Bachelor of Optometry 

at Yenepoya University, Mangalore

1. The placements provided by Principal K.M. Kundnani College of Pharmacy has a median salary of INR 2.80 Lacs whereas Yenepoya University has a median salary of INR 5 Lacs .
2. Total fees for Principal K.M. is INR 72840 whereas Yenepoya University has INR 4.00 Lacs .
3. Principal K.M. is approved by AICTE whereas Yenepoya university is approved by Grade (A) UGC, PCI.

{Source: MBBS students & alumni}

* Excellent Teaching Quality: According to multiple reviews, the teaching quality is excellent, with professors being knowledgeable and qualified in their respective fields.
* World-Class Education: The university offers world-class education for medical students, making sure they produce excellent doctors.
* Infrastructure and Facilities: The college boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure, including well-built libraries, fully equipped laboratories, and modern hostel facilities with free Wi-Fi.
* Internship Opportunities: Almost all students get internships in the college hospital itself, providing hands-on experience.
* PG Studies: The university also offers postgraduate studies, allowing students to pursue further education in various departments.
* Campus Life: While there may be some drawbacks in terms of food quality, students enjoy a lively campus environment with regular sports festivals and cultural events.
* Employment Prospects: Graduates from Yenepoya University find employment opportunities in top hospitals worldwide.
* Affordability: The university offers both management and government quota seats, making it an option for students who couldn't secure admission to prestigious government colleges through competitive entrances.
* CBME Curriculum: The new curriculum implemented by the college is considered relevant and effective, making learning easier and more engaging.

Overall, Yenepoya University's MBBS program seems to offer an excellent combination of academic rigor, practical exposure, and personal growth opportunities, making it a good choice for aspiring medical professionals.

Students seeking admission to Yenepoya University are required to meet the eligibility criteria for their desired course. The application process is completely online of the university.  Students get selected on the basis of merit list for majority of UG and PG programmes while Medical and Ayurveda courses, such as MBBS, MD requires NEET exam score.

 

To get seat in Yenepoya University, candidates must meet the eligibilty criteria first. The basic eligibilty for UG courses is minimum 50% - 65% aggregate in Class 12. Student can apply online on the admission portal of the Yenepoya University, Mangalore.

• Admissions to UG & PG programmes are based on merit in the qualifying examinations
• Admission to Medical, Dental, Ayurveda and Homeopathy programmes is based on NEET exam

Admission is also depend on number of seats available for different courses at Yenepoya University, Mangalore. 

Yenepoya University MSc is spread across various specialisations. This gives students’ the choice to pursue the field of their interest. Listed below are all the specialisations offered under the programme:

Biology

Forensic Science

Statistics

AML and Data Science

Biochemistry

Bioscience

Cloud Computing and Devops

As per the Yenepoya University fee refund policy, students who wish to cancel their admission are entitled to a refund of fees.  However, the refund is subject to fulfillment of certain conditions. The below presents the guidelines to be followed as per the fee refund policy of the YU:

Point of time when notice of withdrawal of admission	% of Refund of Fees
100%	Student not eligible (INR 1,000 is deducted)
100%	Before the formal announcement of the counselling date by the respective college. (INR 1,000 is deducted)
50%	After the formal announcement of the counselling date by the respective college.
No refund	After the commencement of the classes (no refund)

As per the unofficial online sources, Yenepoya University alumni are primarily working in the Healthcare Services sector with a 54% share. The detailed sector-wise distribution of alumni is depicted in the below pie chart:

The University has revealed the median package in the NIRF report. Of all the courses, PG (3-year) students have consistently bagged the highest median package in the last three years (2020 to 2022). Take a look at the table below for Yenepoya University placement package trends: 

Course	Median Package (2020)	Median Package (2021)	Median Package (2022)
UG (3-year)	INR 1.50 LPA	INR 1.50 LPA	INR 1.50 LPA
BPharma/ BPT	INR 1.68 LPA	INR 5 LPA	INR 5 LPA
PG Diploma	INR 3.60 LPA	INR 4.20 LPA	INR 6 LPA
PG (2-year)	INR 4.50 LPA	INR 4.80 LPA	INR 4.80 LPA
PG (3-year)	INR 9.60 LPA	INR 12 LPA	INR 12 LPA

The total strength and the number of students placed during Yenepoya University placements from 2020 to 2022 for various UG and PG courses are mentioned below:

Course	Placement Statistics (2020)	Placement Statistics (2021)	Placement Statistics (2022)
UG (3-year)	- Total students: 59 - Students placed: 51	- Total students: 43 - Students placed: 37	- Total students: 86 - Students placed: 86
BPharma/ BPT	- Total students: 120 - Students placed: 116	- Total students: 126 - Students placed: 113	- Total students: 140 - Students placed: 139
PG Diploma	- Total students: 19 - Students placed: 15	- Total students: 16 - Students placed: 15	- Total students: 19 - Students placed: 19
PG (2-year)	- Total students: 24 - Students placed: 22	- Total students: 24 - Students placed: 21	- Total students: 57 - Students placed: 56
PG (3-year)	- Total students: 114 - Students placed: 103	- Total students: 130 - Students placed: 117	- Total students: 130 - Students placed: 120

NOTE: The above statistics are collated from the NIRF report 2023.

The University has not released the official placement report. However, the NIRF report 2023 includes the course-wise placement data for the 2022 drive. The percentage of UG (3-year) students placed in 2022 was 100% and the highest median package was offered to PG (3-year) students. Check the complete insights of Yenepoya University placements 2022 from the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2022)
Total students (UG-3 year)	86
Students placed (UG-3 year)	86
Median package (UG-3 year)	INR 1.50 LPA
Total students (PG-2 year)	57
Students placed (PG-2 year)	56
Median package (PG-2 year)	INR 4.80 LPA
Total students (PG-3 year)	130
Students placed (PG-3 year)	120
Median package (PG-3 year)	INR 12 LPA

NOTE: The above details are gathered from the NIRF report 2023.