Must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as compulsory subjects.
Minimum 50% aggregate in PCB for General/OBC/EWS category; 45% for SC/ST/PwD.
Must have completed at least 17 years of age on or before December 31 of the year of admission.
Must be medically fit to pursue the course.
NEET UG is NOT required for this diploma program. Admission is merit-based on Class 12 PCB scores.
Admission Process
Fee Structure Breakdown
Year 1 tuition fee: Rs. 1,50,000.
Year 2 tuition fee: Rs. 1,50,000.
Total tuition for full 2-year Diploma in Dental Mechanics course: Rs. 3,00,000.
University examination fee: As per Yenepoya University norms.
Hostel fee: Rs. 1,20,000 - Rs. 1,65,400 per year available at Yenepoya Dental College campus hostels.
Grand Total including all charges and hostel: Rs. 5,40,000 - Rs. 6,30,000 approx. for entire 2-year diploma.
Note: Exact year-wise fee to be confirmed from Yenepoya Dental College Admissions Office as the university revises diploma fees annually.
Admission Process
Admission is merit-based on Class 12 PCB aggregate scores; NEET UG is not required.
Yenepoya Dental College publishes admission notification annually on ydc.yenepoya.edu.in; candidates must check the official website for the 2026-27 notification and application dates.
Candidates fill the application form online at the Yenepoya University admissions portal or download it from ydc.yenepoya.edu.in.
Submit the filled form with self-attested copies of required documents to the college admissions office within the stipulated date.
A merit list is prepared based on Class 12 PCB marks and published on the college notice board and website.
Shortlisted candidates must report for document verification with all originals and pay the prescribed fee to confirm admission.
Post-Selection Reporting
Report to Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya University, University Road, Deralakatte, Mangalore - 575018 within the stipulated date.
Documents required: Class 10 mark sheet and certificate, Class 12 mark sheet and certificate, School and College Leaving Certificate, Character Certificate, Domicile/Nativity certificate, Category certificate if applicable, 4 passport-size photographs, Medical fitness certificate, Anti-ragging undertaking.
Program overview: DCI recognized Diploma in Dental Mechanics; trains students in fabrication of complete dentures, removable partial dentures, fixed crowns and bridges, orthodontic appliances, cast metal frameworks, ceramic fused to metal restorations, and other dental prosthetic devices in a laboratory setting. The course curriculum includes Applied Physics and Chemistry, Applied Oral Anatomy, Dental Materials & Metallurgy, Dental Mechanics (Primary and Secondary), and Basic knowledge of computers and Medical Records Management.
Career scope: Government dental hospitals, private dental clinics, dental college labs, dental manufacturing units, armed forces dental units, and independent dental laboratory setup.
Detailed Fee Structure
Year 1: Rs. 1,50,000 | Year 2: Rs. 1,50,000 | Total Tuition: Rs. 3,00,000 | Hostel: Rs. 1,20,000 - Rs. 1,65,400 / Year
