The MD Pathology at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) is a three-year postgraduate medical programme offered at Yenepoya Medical College (YMC), Mangaluru. The programme covers general pathology, histopathology and tissue processing, cytopathology and FNAC, clinical haematology and blood banking, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, clinical biochemistry laboratory, transfusion medicine, molecular pathology techniques, autopsy pathology, and laboratory quality management and accreditation, preparing graduates for clinical pathologist, histopathologist, laboratory medicine specialist, 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 Pathology 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 Pathology at Yenepoya Medical College (YMC), Mangaluru
- Covers general pathology, histopathology and tissue processing, cytopathology and FNAC 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 Pathology 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 Pathology 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 Pathology.
- 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 target is histopathologist, clinical pathologist, or laboratory medicine specialist
- Interest in diagnostic pathology, cytology, blood banking, and molecular diagnostics
- Academic or lab-based career track preferred over direct clinical patient-care practice
- Management quota fee of INR 1.05 Crore is acceptable for a laboratory or faculty career
- Targeting NMC-recognised medical college faculty or NABL-accredited lab roles
✗ Skip if
- Clinical patient-care specialist career is the primary goal rather than lab-based work
- Govt quota only: management quota at INR 1.05 Crore is outside budget and no govt seat secured
- DM super-speciality in a clinical branch is the preferred next step after PG
- AIIMS or premier research institution brand is non-negotiable for the career plan
Yenepoya University MD Pathology 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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