The M.Sc Medical Microbiology at Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) is a three-year postgraduate programme offered at Yenepoya Medical College (YMC), Mangaluru. The programme covers medical microbiology fundamentals and infectious disease agents, bacteriology and antimicrobial resistance, virology and emerging infections, mycology and parasitology, clinical immunology and immune diagnostics, infection control and hospital epidemiology, diagnostic microbiology laboratory methods (culture, PCR, serology), blood bank and transfusion medicine microbiology, tropical disease microbiology, and clinical laboratory training at Yenepoya Medical College Hospital, preparing graduates for medical microbiologist, clinical laboratory scientist, and infection control professional roles. Yenepoya (Deemed to be University) holds NAAC A+ accreditation. Total programme fee is INR 2,66,000 for the three years.
📋 Admission Status: Yenepoya University M.Sc Medical Microbiology admissions for 2026-27 are open. Apply at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in. Admission is based on CUET-PG 2026 or Y-ENTRANCE score and graduation merit.
Key Points
- Three-Year M.Sc Medical Microbiology at YMC, Yenepoya University, Mangaluru
- Covers medical microbiology fundamentals and infectious disease agents, bacteriolo and more
- Eligibility: B.Sc in Microbiology, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, BAMS, BPT, or B.Pharma from a UGC-recognised university with minimum 50 percent aggregate marks with minimum 50 percent aggregate
- Admission via CUET-PG 2026 (NTA) or Y-ENTRANCE university test and graduation merit
- Yenepoya University: NAAC A+ accredited; total fee INR 2,66,000 for three years
Yenepoya University M.Sc Medical Microbiology Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Fee (Year 1) | INR 1,41,000 |
| Fee (Year 2) | INR 1,25,000 |
| Total Fees (Three Years, Hostel Separate) | INR 2,66,000 |
- Source: Yenepoya Mangalore Campus Fee Structure 2026-27, M.Sc Medical Microbiology.
- Hostel charges are separate; verify 2026-27 fee at yenepoya.edu.in.
Yenepoya University M.Sc Medical Microbiology Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| CUET-PG 2026 Exam | Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 Result | April 24, 2026 |
| Yenepoya Application Window | June to September 2026; confirm at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 (NTA) Registration End | Jan 25, 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 (NTA) Exam Date | Mar 6 - Mar 27, 2026 |
| CUET-PG 2026 (NTA) Result | April 24, 2026 |
- Admission: CUET-PG 2026 or Y-ENTRANCE score; graduation merit required.
- Apply at admissions.yenepoya.edu.in with graduation marksheets and scorecard.
- Final merit list declared after document verification at YMC, 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 hold B.Sc in Microbiology, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, BAMS, BPT, or B.Pharma from a UGC-recognised university with minimum 50 percent aggregate marks with a minimum of 50 percent aggregate marks (45 percent for SC/ST Karnataka candidates).
- A valid CUET-PG 2026 score (NTA) or Y-ENTRANCE (Yenepoya University AI-proctored entrance test) score is required. Merit-based direct admission may also be available; confirm at yenepoya.edu.in.
Admission Process
- Appear in CUET-PG 2026 (exam: Mar 6 - Mar 27, 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 graduation marksheets, CUET-PG or Y-ENTRANCE scorecard, and supporting documents.
- Merit list is declared based on entrance score and graduation marks; shortlisted candidates receive an admission offer.
- Pay the Year 1 fee of INR 1,41,000 and complete document verification at YMC, Deralakatte, Mangaluru.
- Complete registration; classes commence August 2026.
✓ Opt for this if
- Career target is medical microbiologist or clinical lab scientist in a hospital or diagnostic lab
- Background in B.Sc Microbiology, Life Sciences, or Biotechnology and interest in clinical pathogens
- Yenepoya Medical College Hospital provides direct clinical microbiology laboratory training
- Total fee of INR 2.66 Lakhs for a 3-year M.Sc Medical Microbiology at a teaching hospital is competitive
- Planning PhD in Infectious Disease, ICMR research career, or infection control roles after M.Sc
✗ Skip if
- Goal is M.Sc Microbiology in a general science faculty rather than a medical college setting
- Top research institute brand (IIT, NIMR, NCDC) is required for competitive infectious disease research
- Clinical medical career (MBBS, MD) is the actual goal; M.Sc Medical Microbiology is a lab science pathway
- International microbiology research career requires a globally ranked university postgraduate degree
Yenepoya University M.Sc Medical Microbiology 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 graduation 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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