About Dr MV Shetty Institute of Technology Moodbidri
Yenepoya Institute of Technology — formerly Dr MV Shetty Institute of Technology — is a private VTU-affiliated engineering college at Thodar, Moodbidri, Mangalore district, established in 1989. The college rebranded to Yenepoya Institute of Technology as part of the Yenepoya Group's consolidation. It holds NAAC A accreditation across a 110-acre campus in Moodbidri, about 35 km from Mangalore city.
Quick Facts
| Founded | 1989 |
|---|---|
| Former Name | Dr MV Shetty Institute of Technology |
| Location | Thodar, Moodbidri, Dakshina Kannada |
| Distance | ~35 km from Mangalore city |
| Affiliation | Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) |
| Accreditation | NAAC A |
| Campus | 110 acres |
| Website | yenepoya.edu.in |
Branches and KCET Cutoffs 2025 (GM-HS)
| Branch | KCET 2025 Closing Rank (GM-HS) | First Year Fee |
|---|---|---|
| BE Computer Science & Engineering | ~1,00,729–1,20,000 | Rs 58,806 |
| BE AI & Machine Learning | ~1,10,000–1,40,000 | Rs 1,04,265 |
| BE Electronics & Communication | ~1,30,000–1,80,000 | Rs 58,806 |
| BE Mechanical Engineering | ~1,50,000–2,00,000 | Rs 58,806 |
| BE Electrical & Electronics | ~2,20,000–2,40,000 | Rs 58,806 |
KCET 2025 overall HS range was 1,00,729–2,33,985 GM. COMEDK 2024 GM range was 48,759–95,054. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
Fee Structure 2026-27
| Category | Annual Fee (Approx) |
|---|---|
| KCET Government Quota — Core branches | Rs 58,806 first year |
| KCET Government Quota — AI/ML | Rs 1,04,265 first year |
| COMEDK / Management Quota | Rs 1.5–2.5 lakh per year |
Admissions Process 2026
Admission is through KCET for Karnataka domicile students and COMEDK UGET for others. Standard eligibility: 45% in PCM at 12th standard (40% for SC/ST). The college is listed under Dakshina Kannada district in KEA's KCET counselling. Students from Mangalore, Udupi, Hassan and Dakshina Kannada districts frequently choose Yenepoya IT as a local mid-tier option.
110-Acre Campus — Moodbidri Context
Moodbidri is known as the "Jain Kashi" of Karnataka — a historic Jain pilgrimage town with 18 Jain bastis. The 110-acre campus is at Thodar village, about 5 km from Moodbidri. The Western Ghats setting provides a green campus environment distinct from Mangalore's urban colleges. The Mangalore-Hassan NH-75 passes through the area, giving reasonable connectivity to Mangalore's port and industrial zones for internships and placement drives.
Library and Infrastructure
- Library with 7,276 volumes, 2,252 titles, 47 national and 21 international journal subscriptions
- Reading room with capacity for 150 students
- Air-conditioned seminar hall (150-seat capacity)
- Computer lab with 362 terminals and internet connectivity
- Separate hostels for boys and girls in Mangalore and Moodbidri
- Computing labs for all engineering departments
Who Should Apply
Yenepoya IT suits students from Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Hassan districts in the 1,00,000–1,50,000 GM KCET range who want a NAAC A accredited engineering college near Mangalore. The 110-acre green campus and separate hostels make it practical for outstation students.
Who Should Look Elsewhere
Students whose rank reaches NMAM Institute of Technology Nitte (NAAC A+), AJIET Mangalore (NAAC A+), or St Joseph Engineering College Mangalore (NAAC A+) should take those first — all have stronger placement networks in the Mangalore-Udupi belt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the same as Dr MV Shetty Institute of Technology?
Yes. Dr MV Shetty Institute of Technology, Moodbidri has been renamed Yenepoya Institute of Technology. The VTU affiliation, campus location and programmes remain the same.
What is the KCET cutoff at Yenepoya IT Moodbidri?
KCET 2025 GM-HS range for BE programmes was 1,00,729–2,33,985. CSE closed around 1,00,729–1,20,000 GM. Verify at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in.
How far is Yenepoya IT from Mangalore?
The campus is approximately 35 km from Mangalore city on the Mangalore-Hassan highway (NH-75).