The Yenepoya Nursing College is recognized by Indian Nursing Council , New Delhi Karnataka State Nursing Council, Bengaluru Yenepoya Deemed to be University, University Grants Commission, National Assessment and Accreditation Council 

Yenepoya Nursing College is attached to NABH accredited Yenepoya Medical College Hospital (1050 bedded hospital) as a parent Hospital. 

Vision: To be a premier nursing institution of academic excellence, fostering value based education to develop competent professionals and inspiring leaders with a global outlook

Mission

• To prepare proficient nursing professionals for providing holistic & quality health care with ethical standards in diverse settings
• To foster an inquisitive mind for innovative and evidence based nursing practice
• To empower professionals to face the future health care challenges of the society

Yenepoya Nursing College (YNC) was established in 2002 by Islamic Academy of Education (IAE) trust with the aim of preparing graduate nurses with a professional outlook. The college was affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS). Since 2009 the college is affiliated to Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru.
The college is recognized by Government of Karnataka (GOK), Indian Nursing Council(INC) and Karnataka State Nursing Council (KSNC).