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DPU Vidyapeeth, Pune
About Dr. D. Y. Patil University, Pimpri, Pune

D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune, established under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 by the University Grants Commission (UGC) on 11th January 2003, has rapidly emerged as a leading centre of academic and research excellence. The University is home to 15 constituent units and two specialized centres, offering a diverse range of programmes spanning Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Optometry, Biotechnology, Commerce and Management, Ayurved, Homeopathy, Design, Allied Health Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science and Technology, Online Learning and Skill Development.

Academic Excellence and Accreditation: The University’s relentless pursuit of academic excellence is exemplified by its impressive NAAC accreditation with prestigious A++ Grade in its third cycle, valid until February 7th, 2029. Furthermore, DPU has attained ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001: 2015 certification and is recognized as a Green Education Campus Certified University, reinforcing its commitment to quality and sustainability. In a significant recognition of its status, the University Grants Commission (UGC) granted DPU Category-I University status on April 20th, 2018, marking it as one of the premier Institutions under Section 128 of the UGC Act, 1956.

Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth has consistently demonstrated academic distinction in National rankings. Under the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024, conducted by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, the University was ranked 5th in the Dental category, 11th in the Medical category, 44th in the University category, and 63rd overall among Indian Institutions.