YENEPOYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MOODBIDRI

What YENEPOYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MOODBIDRI does

Yenepoya Institute of Technology (YIT) is a private engineering college operating from a 15-acre rural campus in Moodbidri (Moodabidri), Mangalore, Karnataka, India. Founded in 2009, the institute is affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi, approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and holds National Board of Accreditation (NBA) for its undergraduate programs. It is part of the Yenepoya Group, a diversified educational conglomerate that also operates Yenepoya (Deemed to be University). YIT serves undergraduate and postgraduate students entering through the VTU centralized counseling process under CET code E165, enrolling 5,000+ students across nine engineering disciplines.

The institute delivers eight Bachelor of Engineering programs (Computer Science, Electronics & Communication, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics, Information Science, AI & Machine Learning, CSE-IoT-Cyber Security including Blockchain, CSE-Data Science) and one Master of Technology program (VLSI Design and Embedded Systems). Its technology footprint centers on a Robotics and Automation Lab with a three-tier (Beginner, Challenger, Facilitator) peer-learning structure, and a Digital Library with VTU Consortium access to 7,703+ online journals, 25,908+ e-books, and 15+ databases (IEEE Xplore, Elsevier Science Direct, Springer Nature, EBSCO). Supplementary offerings include Microsoft Azure/Power Platform certification pathways (AZ-900, PL-900, SC-900), professional body chapters (IEEE, ISTE), and campus amenities (library, hostels, cafeteria, gym, transport) on a 100 Mbps Wi-Fi campus.

YIT operates a tuition-driven revenue model with secondary income from campus facilities (hostels, cafeteria, transport). Specific fees are not publicly disclosed and follow government-regulated AICTE/VTU fee norms. Distribution is single-campus, delivered physically to enrolled students via VTU counseling; the GTM is effectively direct-to-student (B2C) with recruiters (TCS, Wipro, Mindtree, Mphasis, Tech Mahindra and others) functioning as placement channels rather than revenue customers. Placement outcomes reported are an 80% average placement rate, ₹6.4 LPA average package, ₹10 LPA highest package, and 215+ total offers.

Name

YENEPOYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MOODBIDRI

Legal name

Yenepoya Institute of Technology

Website

https://yit.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Yenepoya Institute of Technology (YIT) is a private AICTE-approved, VTU-affiliated, NBA-accredited engineering college in Moodbidri, Karnataka, serving 5,000+ undergraduate and postgraduate engineering students across nine disciplines, including AI/ML, Data Science, and IoT-Cyber Security.

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Product category

Higher Education / Engineering Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mechatronics Systems & Integration (EDAOAHAB)

Keywords

• Engineering education
• Undergraduate BE programs
• Postgraduate M.Tech
• Technical higher education
• VTU affiliated college

Headquarters

HQ city

Moodbidri

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate (BE) and postgraduate (M.Tech) engineering program tuition fees. Students pay semester/yearly fees for education services including access to labs, library, and campus facilities.
2. Campus Facilities and Services: Additional revenue from hostel accommodation, cafeteria/food court services, laundry facilities, gym access, transportation, and stationery store operations within campus.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Yenepoya Institute of Technology is a private engineering college that delivers VTU-affiliated undergraduate Bachelor of Engineering (BE) programs across eight specializations (including Computer Science, AI/ML, IoT/Cyber Security, Data Science, Electronics, Mechanical, Electrical, and Information Science) and a postgraduate M.Tech program in VLSI Design & Embedded Systems. Educational delivery combines classroom instruction, specialized laboratories (Robotics and Automation), digital library resources, and campus placement services.

Product overview

Yenepoya Institute of Technology offers a comprehensive engineering education portfolio consisting of undergraduate (BE) and postgraduate (M.Tech) degree programs across seven specialized departments. The institution supplements its core academic offerings with professional certification pathways through Microsoft's training programs, enabling students to earn credentials like AZ-900, PL-900, and SC-900. Practical learning is enhanced through dedicated facilities including a Robotics and Automation Laboratory, comprehensive campus amenities (library with VTU Consortium access, cafeteria, gym, transportation, hostel), and numerous student clubs and associations such as IEEE, ISTE, CYBERNAUTS, EMERGE, INFERA, and YenArtificia that foster technical skill development and professional growth.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor of Engineering (BE) Programs Eight undergraduate BE specializations affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU): Computer Science & Engineering, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, CSE (Data Science), CSE (IoT, Cyber Security including Blockchain Technology), Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Information Science & Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Targeting 12th-grade-passed students admitted via VTU centralized counseling (CET CODE: E165).
• M.Tech in VLSI Design and Embedded Systems Postgraduate Master of Technology (M.Tech) program with specialization in VLSI Design and Embedded Systems, targeting engineering graduates seeking advanced technical specialization and research opportunities.
• Microsoft Certification Programs Professional certification pathways enabling students to earn industry-recognized Microsoft credentials including AZ-900 (Microsoft Azure Fundamentals), PL-900 (Power Platform Fundamentals), and SC-900 (Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals).
• Robotics and Automation Laboratory Hands-on laboratory for Electronics & Communication Engineering students providing training in Analog/Digital electronics, Microcontrollers, IoT, and embedded systems with a three-tier experiential learning structure (Beginner/II year, Challenger/III year, Facilitator/IV year) and competitions and workshops throughout the year.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% average placement rate across all engineering branches
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• K-Tech Innovation HubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2025MoU signed on November 5, 2025 between YIT and K-Tech Innovation Hub, Mangaluru to foster collaboration and innovation. Represented by Mr. Aditya Poojna from K-Tech.
• Lextria ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2025MoU signed on October 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM in the Board Room, YIT. Event began with welcome address by Mr. G. Sujaykumar highlighting importance of IPR and innovation. Prof. Jaganesh G. C, YIT-KSCST IPR Cell Coordinator, shared insights on the MoU.
• Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2025MoU signed May 27, 2025 between KCCI, Mangalore and YIT. Welcome by Mr. G. Sujaykumar, followed by presentation by Vice Principal Dr. Prabhakara B. K. Shri Anand G. Pai, President of KCCI, delivered keynote address.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NMAM Institute of Technology: Engineering college in Nitte, Karnataka, also VTU-affiliated and AICTE-approved with comparable program mix and rural-coastal Karnataka positioning. Most direct peer given overlapping geography, regulatory stack, and target student segment.
• Sahyadri College of Engineering & Management: VTU-affiliated engineering college in Mangalore region offering BE programs with similar tier positioning and rural-Karnataka student base. Directly competes for the same applicant pool through VTU counseling.
• Srinivas Institute of Technology: Karnataka coastal-region VTU-affiliated engineering college with similar program mix and target demographic. Competes within the same admission cycle and recruiter base.
• SDM College of Engineering & Technology: VTU-affiliated engineering college in Dharwad with similar 16+ year track record, AICTE/NBA accreditation, and tier-2 Karnataka positioning. Operates in a comparable regulatory and market context.
• Mangalore Institute of Technology & Engineering: Karnataka-based VTU-affiliated engineering college with comparable BE/M.Tech programs and similar industry placement model. Competes head-to-head in the Mangalore/Dakshina Kannada catchment area.
• Alva's Institute of Engineering & Technology: Karnataka-based VTU-affiliated engineering college offering BE programs in similar disciplines with comparable placement-driven value proposition. Directly competes for Karnataka applicants.
• PA College of Engineering: VTU-affiliated engineering institution in Mangalore region with comparable scale and program structure. Operates within identical regulatory and competitive framework as YIT.
• Canara Engineering College: VTU-affiliated engineering college in Mangalore with similar program portfolio and AICTE/NBA compliance. Targets the same VTU counseling funnel as YIT.

Broad incumbents

• Manipal Institute of Technology (MAHE): Larger and more established Karnataka-based engineering college under the Manipal Academy of Higher Education group. Competes for Karnataka engineering applicants but operates at a significantly higher tier with national brand recognition and stronger placement outcomes.
• Jain (Deemed-to-be University) - School of Engineering: Larger deemed university in Bangalore with broader engineering portfolio and online delivery. Competes for Karnataka engineering applicants with stronger urban positioning, though less directly comparable on rural-campus dimensions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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