About Yenepoya  (University)

Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) was founded by the late Mr Yenepoya Moideen Kunhi. It was established in 1991. The IAE sponsored the formation of a new trust, the Yenepoya University, which after due process of inspection by the University Grants Commission (UGC), was recognized by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India on 27 February 2008, vide their notification No. F.9-11/2007-U.3(A). The Yenepoya University is the first private University in the District of Dakshin Kannada (South Canara). The University maintains its social commitment through conducting free medical, eye & dental camps, in the community. It has also adopted 2 nearby villages for comprehensive and total health care and prevention (Kotepura & Balepuni). Special attention is being given to identify and treat HIV patients. We offer total health care support to a local HIV/AIDS Care and Support Centre. The YMC also runs Prevention of Parent to Child Transmission (PPTCT) & Integrated Counselling and Testing Centre (ICTC) programmes.

The Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) emblem reflects the rich ideals and the core values upon which the very foundations have been built. The colours on the shield are a salutation to the three key facets of the University - the mentor, the materials and the medium - through which this increase takes place, and are also representative of them.Green embodies life and the giver thereof. Green is the colour of paradise, the ultimate destination for all knowledge seekers. Just as the azure sky, wraps the Earth, blue symbolizes protection. Blue is synonymous with scholastic achievements and the success the institution has to its credit. And last but not the least, grey symbolizes stability and dependability. It stands for the staunch guiding (governing) principles and discipline that our students and hence our institutions are known for. The Shield, symbolic of a reputed seat of learning is adorned with (emblazoned with) the motto "Rabbi Zidni 'Ilma" on the ribbon below. The words in Arabic, taken from the Holy Quran, literally translate into the meaningful phrase - "Lord, increase me in knowledge" - indeed the very frame, the life plasma and the purpose of the institution, all its faculties and facilities.

Constituent Institutes

• Yenopoya Medical College, Mangalore.
• Yenopoya Nursing College, Mangalore.
• Yenopoya Physiotherapy College, Mangalore.
• Yenepoya Dental College.

Faculty

• Medical.
• Dental.
• Nursing.
• Physiotherapy.

Facilities

Hostel - Separate Hostels are provided for Men and Women with a capacity of 500 each within the Campus. All the rooms are well furnished and well equipped. The students are expected to stay in the hostels throughout the period of their study. The hostels have facilities to cater to both vegetarian & non-vegetarian students. The rooms are provided the basic amenities, attached mess, TV room, recreation room, basketball & volleyball courts & visitors area. Each hostel is managed by a Chief Warden and two Assistant Wardens.

Library - Yenepoya Medical College Library cum Digital Information Centre is situated in the Academic block. The library has a fully functioning library software that allows for bar-coding of all the reading material. All books as required by Medical Council of India and Dental Council of India are provided. Journal with back volumes are also available.

The Library is divided into two separate sections:

1.  Central Library.
2.  PG.Library.

Services provided :

• Circulation Service.
• Reference Service.
• Reprographic Service.
• Current Awareness Service.
• Internet/E-mail Service.
• Helinet Consortium - Access to e-journals & e-texts.

The Digital Information centre also has audio visual section, computers for the use of students and internet access. Internet access is also provided free to all the staff in their respective departments. The broadband link provides to access OVID, Science direct, Cochrane and library and many other scientific websites. Access to current journals and medical literature is also provided in the library. The Library, spread over 1300 sq, mts has a good collection of back volumes of journals. The library is common for the YMC, YDC and other institutions under the Yenepoya banner. Simple amenities like reading room with newspapers, pure drinking water, bag storage space & prayer room are also provided. Library timings: 9 AM to 12 Midnight. During Examinations the timings are extended.

Transport - The Trust has developed a transport department running a fleet of 25 vehicles including buses, minibuses, jeeps & cars.

Museum - A separate museum for Anatomy, Pathology, Microbiology, Pharmacology and Forensic Medicine are housed in the respective departments, with excellent collection of wet and dry specimens, embryology models and translight exhibits. A unique Dental Materials Museum, is also a part of the campus. There are only two such museums in the country at present.

Lecture halls and demonstration Rooms - These are as follows:

1. Seven Lecture Halls.
2. Audio Visual Teaching facilities with LCD projection systems.
3. Auditorium with a seating capacity of 500.
4. Examination hall with a capacity to accommodate 600 students.
5. Demonstration Rooms and Service Rooms in every Department.

Laboratory - It provides the following facilities:

• 24 hours diagnostic service laboratory.
• Medical Imaging facilities with MRI.
• Medical Record Department.
• Bio-Statistical Unit.
• Pharmacy.
• Central Sterilization Unit.
• Medical Workshop.
• Public Relations Department.
• Physical Education Department.
• Animal House.

Staff Accommodation - Some faculty and other essential staff are provided accommodation in and also around the campus.

Sports - Large sports ground encompasses the campus with facilities for Football, Cricket, Hockey & various other sports activities. Basketball, Volleyball &Tennis courts are provided for, near the hostel premises. The indoor sports centre has facilities for Badminton, Table Tennis and it also houses a well-equipped Gym. The management has provided a Full size football field, cricket & athletic activities, stadium, gymkhana, basketball court, tennis court and indoor sports facilities like table tennis and carom. The department of sports is managed by an enthusiastic physical director. Students of the Colleges have excelled in various extra curricular activities. Yenepoya Medical College students who won Gold and Silver Medals represented the University in inter University competitions.

Environment Management System - Rain Water Harvesting system has been developed with a capacity of about 20 million litres, as a secondary source of water for the Campus. Sewage Treatment Plant is installed for recycling of sewage water and the same is used for gardening and toilet flushing. Incinerators are provided within the Campus for the easy disposal of waste thus providing a tidy and hygienic campus. Multi culture plantation is provided to make the campus green. Solar system ofwater heating is provided for hot water facility for the students.

Health Care Cover - Students are subjected to a thorough medical check-up, immediately on joining the institution. Every student of the College shall be covered under a private health insurance plan which includes a majority of diagnostic tests and procedures as well as hospitalization.

Student Welfare Bureau - A Student Welfare Bureau has been set up in order to guide and counsel the students to enable smooth functioning of all activities of the student body, both curricular and extracurricular activities are headed by the Student Welfare Officer, whose role is to establish a close support with the students and guide them in their personal problems as well. The College, whenever required, offers its own professional English language teachers, with a view to cater the needs of non-native students, who need assistance in the English Language.

Personal Care Department - This Department is meant to help their students who find it difficult to cope with the pressures of professional college life. Management takes special care of such students in the form of counselling and personal contact with parents.

Welfare Activities - Some of these are:

• Community Health Care - Yenepoya Medical College takes great interest in conducting medical check up and Eye camps in rural areas periodically. Camp patients are given free treatment.

• Innovative Programmes - It is an innovative programme, under which a village is provided total and comprehensive health care and social up-liftment on a continuing basis as a part of educational programme in the field of Community Medicine. The Kotepura village has been adopted by the Yenepoya Medical College, for total health care and betterment by the Community Medicine Department of YMC.

• Extension Activities - The Ophthalmology Department takes active part in the National Programme of Blindness Control. The Yenepoya Medical & Dental Colleges also conduct general medical & dental camps. The Institution through its faculty of yenepoya Medical college is actively associated with various NGOs, Governmental and Quasi Governmental agencies involved in prevention and treatment of HIV infection cases.

Sports & Cultural Activities - A sports ground with stadium gymkhana and facilities for various sports and games are provided. There is also a Recreation and Cultural centre and facilities for indoor games. The Yenepoya Institutions have an in-house quarterly magazine called "IQRA" that showcases the academic and professional achievements of the staff and students. In coordination with Health Action For People (an NGO from Kerala) the Department of Community Medicine has conducted "Problem Solving for Better Health" and conducted surveys in the local population and also helped spread awareness about socially relevant diseases like AIDS. The Youth Red Cross wing of the Yenepoya Medical & Dental Colleges is very active in blood donation drives & conducting quizzes.

Information Compiled From :  Yenepoya University - Website