Yenepoya Dental College was started in 1992 with a first batch of students to study undergraduate dental courses. It takes 5 years to complete the course. This college is located in the southern parts of Karnataka and is known for the wonderfully beautified campus. Students feel proud to be a part of this deemed University. Global learning spirit is maintained in this college with the aim of giving best health care to the community. This University is given autonomous status by the University Grants Commission after proper inspection. The Ministry of Human Development of India has acknowledged the status of this college and has appreciated its efforts to serve the community.
Yenepoya Dental College has the clinical departments with all possible facilities to promote the wonderful study environment. The LCD projectors and overhead projectors are set up to give demonstrations to the students. Educational videos and films are shown to the students at different times of the course. Seminar halls are present along with HOD rooms and staff rooms. The boys and girls have completely separate common rooms to have their free time. Proper library is maintained with a good stock of books and journals to support the education. Digital information center is also provided for students to surf the internet at all times and solve their doubts at all times. The college has indoor and outdoor auditorium for all types of cultural activities. Canteen is also present to serve fresh and hot food to the students. Examination halls are comfortable in giving students great environment for sitting for giving tests and assessments.ts.
Yenepoya Dental College admission eligibility for BDS courses is 17 years of age of the candidate with 50% marks in 12th standard of examination. The candidates must have physics, chemistry, Biology and English as subjects during 12th level of study. He can come from other boards and Universities but have to submit a migration certificate to the office before getting admitted. Transfer certificate from the previous institution is also needed during admission time. Medical fitness certificate must also be attached along with the form of admission. 10thstandard of education certificate must also be submitted during entry in the college. Candidates with B.Sc degree can also study BDS course for 5 years. 4 years of study include full time in the campus lectures and laboratory work while the last year includes a rotator internship in various dental hospitals.
Yenepoya Dental College admission can be decided only by the college office and no other outside agency. One must submit the application form with certain charges mentioned in the form. The fee structure must be known in advance to arrange the payment process conveniently. Student loans can also be taken to pay the fees of the course. MDS course takes 3 years to complete as there are separate rules for the admission of this course.