The Bachelor in Nutrition and Dietetics (Hons.) at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) is a four-year undergraduate programme offered at Yenepoya School of Allied Health Sciences (YSAHS), Mangaluru. The programme covers nutritional science, clinical dietetics, food biochemistry, community nutrition, therapeutic nutrition, dietetic counselling, food safety and quality management, and a clinical internship in hospital diet departments, preparing graduates for dietitian and nutrition consultant roles. Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) holds NAAC A+ accreditation. Total programme fee is INR 3,97,000 for the four years.
📋 Admission Status: Yenepoya University Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics admissions for 2026-27 are open. Apply at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in. Admission is based on Y-ENTRANCE score and Class 12 merit.
Key Points
- Four-year Bachelor in Nutrition and Dietetics (Hons.) at YSAHS, Yenepoya University, Mangaluru
- Covers clinical dietetics, community nutrition, food science, and therapeutic nutrition
- Eligibility: Class 12 (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) with minimum 50% aggregate marks
- Admission via Y-ENTRANCE university test and Class 12 merit (60:40) or CUET-UG
- Yenepoya University: NAAC A+ accredited; total fee INR 3,97,000 for four years
Yenepoya University Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Fee (Instalment 1) | INR 1,15,000 |
| Fee (Instalment 2) | INR 94,000 |
| Fee (Instalment 3) | INR 94,000 |
| Fee (Instalment 4) | INR 94,000 |
| Total Fees (4 Years, Hostel Separate) | INR 3,97,000 |
- Source: Yenepoya Mangalore Campus Fee Structure 2026-27.
- Registration fee INR 26,000 payable at admission; not included above.
- Hostel charges are separate; verify 2026-27 fee at yenepoya.edu.in.
Yenepoya University Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| CUET-UG 2026 Exam (NTA) | May 11 to May 31, 2026 |
| CUET-UG 2026 Result | June 14, 2026 (Tentative) |
| Yenepoya Application Window | June 25, 2026 to September 30, 2026 |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
| CUET-UG 2026 (NTA) Registration End | January 31, 2026 |
| CUET-UG 2026 (NTA) Exam Date | May 11 to May 31, 2026 |
| CUET-UG 2026 (NTA) Result | June 14, 2026 (Tentative) |
- Admission: 60% Y-ENTRANCE or CUET-UG score, 40% Class 12 marks.
- Apply at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in with Class 12 marksheet and scorecard.
- Final merit list declared after document verification at YSAHS, Mangaluru.
- Confirm 2026-27 seat availability at yenepoya.edu.in or +91-8867754493.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) from a recognised board with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks (45 percent for SC/ST Karnataka candidates).
- A valid CUET-UG 2026 score (NTA) or Y-ENTRANCE (Yenepoya University AI-proctored entrance test) score is required. Merit-based direct admission on Class 12 marks may also be available; confirm at yenepoya.edu.in.
Admission Process
- Appear in CUET-UG 2026 (exam: May 11 to May 31, 2026) conducted by NTA, or register for the Y-ENTRANCE (Yenepoya University AI-proctored entrance test) at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in.
- Apply at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in with Class 12 marksheet, CUET-UG or Y-ENTRANCE scorecard, and supporting documents.
- Merit list is declared based on 60% Y-ENTRANCE or CUET-UG score and 40% Class 12 marks; shortlisted candidates receive an admission offer.
- Pay Instalment 1 of INR 1,15,000 (plus INR 26,000 registration fee) and complete document verification at YSAHS, Mangaluru.
- Complete registration; classes commence August 2026.
✓ Opt for this if
- Career target is clinical dietitian, hospital nutritionist, or community nutrition professional
- Interest in food science, therapeutic nutrition, and nutrition counselling
- Yenepoya YSAHS hospital diet department provides clinical internship in dietetics
- Fee of INR 3.97 Lakhs for a 4-year honours nutrition degree is affordable in India
- Planning M.Sc Nutrition and Dietetics or a clinical dietitian career after graduation
✗ Skip if
- Goal is MBBS, nursing, or food technology research; nutrition dietetics is a clinical nutrition path
- Large metro hospital clinical internship from year one is a non-negotiable requirement
- Fee of INR 3.97 Lakhs is outside budget without scholarship or financial support
- Interest is food product development or food technology R&D rather than clinical dietetics
Yenepoya University Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Yenepoya Merit Scholarship | As per university norms | Based on Class 12 marks or entrance exam rank; awarded at admission |
| Central Sector Scholarship (NSP) | Up to INR 12,000/year | Merit-based; family income below INR 8,00,000; scholarships.gov.in |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (Government of Karnataka) | As per government norms | SC/ST Karnataka domicile students; state scholarship portal |
| Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (J&K) | As per scheme norms | Students from J&K and UT of Ladakh; aicte-pragati-saksham-neu.in |
- Yenepoya Merit Scholarship: based on Class 12 marks or entrance rank.
- Central Sector Scholarship: family income below INR 8 lakh; scholarships.gov.in.
- Karnataka state scholarships: SC/ST/OBC domicile students; state portal.
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