D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, Pune

Introduction

Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (DPU), Pimpri, Pune, established in 2003 as a deemed-to-be university under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956 by visionary Padma Shri Dr. D. Y. Patil, originated from the Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College founded in 1996, now serving over 5,000 students across health sciences, engineering, management, and allied fields on a 43-acre campus with NAAC A++ accreditation.​

History and Establishment

Began with medical education in 1996 under Dr. P. D. Patil's leadership; elevated to deemed university status in 2003 via UGC notification, granted Category-I status in 2018 and inclusion under UGC Section 12B, expanding to multidisciplinary programs while upholding innovation and quality.​

Core Values, Mission, Vision

Guided by "Knowledge is Supreme," DPU emphasizes excellence, value-based education, innovation, societal responsibility, and global competencies; mission delivers cutting-edge, holistic training; vision positions it as a premier private university transforming lives through research and skill-building.​

Academic Structure and Programs Offered

Structured into constituent colleges/schools covering Medicine (MBBS/MD/MS), Dentistry (BDS/MDS), Physiotherapy, Nursing, Biotechnology, Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Pharmacy, Management (MBA/BBA), Engineering (BTech/MTech), and allied health; offers UG/PG/PhD/diploma via semester/choice-based systems.​

Research and Facilities, Campus and Location

Features advanced labs, simulation centers, central library, hostels, sports complexes, Wi-Fi, auditorium, and hospital (2,500+ beds); 43-acre campus in Sant Tukaram Nagar, Pimpri Colony, Pune, supports research with international collaborations.​

Rankings and Achievements, Rankings and Recognition

NIRF 2024: #44 (University), #11 (Medical); NAAC A++ (CGPA 3.64), UGC Category-I; excels in dental (#3 NIRF 2022), medical research, and placements.​

Placements, Admissions, Opportunities

Strong placement cell with top recruiters (e.g., Deloitte, TCS); admissions via ALL India entrances (NEET/JEE/CAT/AIIMS); scholarships, global exchanges available.​

Governance and Leadership

Led by Chancellor Dr. Vijay D. Patil and Pro-Chancellor Mrs. Shivani Vijay Patil under DPU Society; self-financed with UGC oversight