Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth

Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (DPU) is a deemed-to-be-university located in Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 2003 under Section 3 of the UGC Act, it is part of the larger D. Y. Patil Group founded by the visionary educationist Dr. D. Y. Patil. The institution has grown from its medical education roots to become a multi-disciplinary university offering programs in medicine, dentistry, nursing, physiotherapy, biotechnology, management, and allied health sciences. The university operates multiple campuses and constituent institutions including the Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital, and the Dr. D. Y. Patil Biotechnology & Bioinformatics Institute. DPU is recognized for its strong clinical infrastructure, with a 2000+ bed teaching hospital that serves as a major healthcare provider in the Pune region while providing hands-on training to students. The institution emphasizes research, innovation, and industry collaboration, with particular strength in medical and healthcare education.