The MD Forensic Medicine at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) is a three-year postgraduate medical programme offered at Yenepoya Medical College (YMC), Mangaluru. The programme covers forensic pathology and autopsy techniques, forensic toxicology, clinical forensic medicine, wound analysis, identification of human remains, medical jurisprudence, DNA fingerprinting, forensic serology and ballistics, medico-legal report writing, and evidence handling procedures, preparing graduates for forensic medicine specialist, medico-legal expert, and medical educator roles. Yenepoya University ranks 454 in Collegedunia’s 2026 Medical colleges list in India. Management quota fee is INR 1,05,00,000 for the three years.
📋 Admission Status: Yenepoya Medical College MD Forensic Medicine admissions for 2026-27 are based on NEET-PG 2026 score. Apply through the All India 50 percent quota counselling (MCC) or Karnataka state counselling. Management quota seats: apply at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in.
Key Points
- Three-year MD Forensic Medicine at Yenepoya Medical College (YMC), Mangaluru
- Covers forensic pathology and autopsy techniques, forensic toxicology, clinical forensi and more
- Eligibility: MBBS from a recognised medical university plus NEET-PG 2026 score
- Admission via All India 50% quota counselling (MCC), Karnataka state counselling, or management quota
- Yenepoya University: NAAC A+ accredited; ranks 454 in Collegedunia 2026 Medical list
Yenepoya University MD Forensic Medicine Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Fee (Year 1, Management Quota) | INR 35,00,000 |
| Fee (Year 2, Management Quota) | INR 35,00,000 |
| Fee (Year 3, Management Quota) | INR 35,00,000 |
| Total Fees (3 Years, Management Quota, Hostel Separate) | INR 1,05,00,000 |
- Management quota fees shown; government quota seats have lower regulated fees.
- 50% seats via MCC and Karnataka NEET-PG counselling.
- Verify fee at ymc.yenepoya.edu.in before admission.
Yenepoya University MD Forensic Medicine Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| NEET-PG 2026 Registration Start | June 7, 2026 |
| NEET-PG 2026 Registration End | July 7, 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET-PG 2026 Exam | August 30, 2026 |
| NEET-PG 2026 Result | Sep 2026 |
| Classes Commence | January 2027 |
| NEET-PG 2026 (NBE) Registration End | July 7, 2026 (Tentative) |
| NEET-PG 2026 (NBE) Exam Date | August 30, 2026 |
| NEET-PG 2026 (NBE) Result | Sep 2026 |
- Admission: NEET-PG 2026 score mandatory for all MD/MS seats.
- AIQ 50%: apply via MCC counselling at mcc.nic.in after result.
- Karnataka state 50%: apply via KEA counselling at kea.kar.nic.in.
- Management quota: apply at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in after NEET-PG result.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must hold an MBBS degree from a Medical Council of India (NMC) recognised medical college with a valid registration with the State Medical Council or MCI/NMC. Completion of a 12-month rotating internship is mandatory before admission.
- A valid NEET-PG 2026 score (NBE) is mandatory. All India quota seats are filled through MCC counselling; Karnataka state quota seats through KEA counselling; management quota seats through Yenepoya University direct admission.
Admission Process
- Register and appear in NEET-PG 2026 (registration: June 7, 2026 to July 7, 2026 (Tentative); exam: August 30, 2026; result: Sep 2026).
- For All India 50% quota: participate in MCC NEET-PG counselling at mcc.nic.in; select Yenepoya Medical College, MD Forensic Medicine.
- For Karnataka state 50% quota: register for KEA NEET-PG counselling at kea.kar.nic.in after NEET-PG result.
- For management quota: apply at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in with MBBS marksheets, internship certificate, NEET-PG scorecard, and NMC/State Medical Council registration certificate.
- Complete document verification at YMC, Deralakatte, Mangaluru; classes commence January 2027.
✓ Opt for this if
- Career goal is forensic pathologist, medico-legal specialist, or medical educator
- Interest in forensic sciences, law-medicine interface, and autopsy-based work
- Government service as forensic medical officer is the primary career target
- Management quota fee of INR 1.05 Crore is acceptable for a government career trajectory
- Targeting medical college faculty or government forensic department after MD Forensic Medicine
✗ Skip if
- Clinical patient-care or hospital-based specialist career is the primary goal
- Govt quota only: management quota at INR 1.05 Crore is outside budget and no govt seat secured
- Private hospital or high-earnings clinical practice is the intended career pathway
- DM or super-speciality in a clinical branch is the next-step plan after PG
Yenepoya University MD Forensic Medicine 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 NEET-PG merit.
- Government schemes: SC/ST Karnataka domicile; state scholarship portal.
- Confirm scholarship eligibility at yenepoya.edu.in before admission.
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