Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)

Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) is a comprehensive, health-sciences–focused university that has evolved into a prominent academic hub in coastal Karnataka, offering a wide spectrum of programmes in medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, physiotherapy, allied health sciences, public health, management and basic sciences. Set in the tranquil suburban locality of Deralakatte in Mangaluru, the university combines a modern academic ecosystem with a green, self-contained campus designed to support intensive professional education as well as holistic student development.​

A major strength of Yenepoya is its integrated network of teaching hospitals, spearheaded by Yenepoya Medical College Hospital at Deralakatte. This tertiary-care facility, along with associated hospitals and specialty centres, provides comprehensive services in general medicine and surgery, super-specialties, emergency and critical care, thereby creating a rich clinical learning environment for students. The flagship medical college hospital has received accreditation from the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers (NABH), indicating adherence to stringent quality and patient-safety standards in clinical practice and administration. In addition, its laboratories have been accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), which certifies the reliability and technical competence of diagnostic services provided within the hospital ecosystem.