Draft:Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune

DPU was granted deemed-to-be-university status on January 11, 2003, by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (now the Ministry of Education), Government of India, following recommendations from the University Grants Commission (UGC).{{cite web |url=https://assessmentonline.naac.gov.in/storage/app/hei/heath_university/1603364273.pdf |title=NAAC Accreditation Document |publisher=National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), India |access-date=7 March 2025}}{{cite news |author=Trisha Tewari |date=2024-08-27 |title=Top 3 medical colleges in Maharashtra according to NIRF ranking 2024 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/top-3-medical-colleges-in-maharashtra-according-to-nirf-ranking-2024/articleshow/112843249.cms |work=The Times of India |location=India |publisher=Times News Network (TNN) |access-date=2025-03-19}} The university foundation begins with the establishment of Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Pune as its first constituent institute.

Over the years, DPU expanded to include a range of institutions, offering programs in medicine, dentistry, biotechnology, management, optometry, physiotherapy, nursing, ayurveda, homoeopathy, design, skill development, liberal arts and science & technology.{{cite web |url=https://www.education.gov.in/sites/upload_files/mhrd/files/parliament_annexure_en/LSUQ_anx_2448_0.pdf |title=Parliamentary Annexure – Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2448 |publisher=Ministry of Education, Government of India |access-date=7 March 2025}} DPU has been accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and it has been recognized as a Category-I Deemed-to-be-University by the UGC.{{cite web |url=https://www.education.gov.in/sites/upload_files/mhrd/files/ru247.pdf |title=Government Report on Higher Education |publisher=Ministry of Education, Government of India |access-date=7 March 2025}}{{cite news |title=SPPU, DY Patil Vidyapeeth, Symbiosis get 'autonomy' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/sppu-dy-patil-vidyapeeth-symbiosis-get-autonomy/articleshow/63388445.cms |work=The Times of India |location=India |publisher=Times News Network (TNN) |date=2018-03-21 |access-date=2025-03-19}}{{cite web |url=https://www.ugc.gov.in/pdfnews/1320301_HEIs-under-category-I0001.pdf |title=List of Higher Educational Institutions under Category-I |publisher=University Grants Commission (UGC), India |access-date=7 March 2025}}

DPU operates across two campuses located in Pimpri and Tathawade, Pune. The Pimpri campus serves as the main site, accommodating institutions specializing in medical, dental, and allied health sciences.{{cite news |title=Dr. DY Patil Medical College Pimpri Conducts "Lactacon 2022" Conference |url=https://www.apnnews.com/dr-dy-patil-medical-college-pimpri-conducts-lactacon-2022-conference/ |work=APN News |date=August 10, 2022 |access-date=March 19, 2025}} The Tathawade campus hosts institutes focused on biotechnology, management, design, and technology.{{cite news |title=2-day national design summit starts in city from Tuesday |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/2-day-national-design-summit-starts-in-city-from-tuesday/articleshow/99022008.cms |work=The Times of India |location=India |publisher=Times News Network (TNN) |date=2023-03-27 |access-date=2025-03-19}} Both campuses include academic and research facilities such as classrooms, laboratories, and libraries.

{{Infobox India university ranking

| NIRF_O_2024 = 63

| NIRF_U_2024 = 44

| NIRF_M_2024 = 11

| NIRF_D_2024 = 5

}}

In the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024, conducted by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, DPU was ranked 5th in the Dental category,{{cite news |author=EdexLive Desk |date=2024-08-12 |title=NIRF Ranking 2024: All the top institutes in the Dental category |url=https://www.edexlive.com/news/2024/Aug/12/nirf-ranking-2024-all-the-top-institutes-in-the-dental-category |work=EdexLive |location=India |publisher=The New Indian Express |access-date=2025-03-19}} 11th in the Medical category, 44th in the University category and 63rd in the Overall category.{{cite web |title=India Rankings 2024 Report |url=https://www.nirfindia.org/nirfpdfcdn/2024/pdf/Report/IR2024_Report.pdf |website=National Institutional Ranking Framework |publisher=Ministry of Education, Government of India |access-date=2025-03-19}}

The DPU has received the QS I-GAUGE Diamond rating for excellence in higher education. In the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2025, It was ranked in the 1001–1200 band globally and in the 800–1000 band for Medical and Health Sciences.

DPU was ranked 9th in the "Residential Universities – UGC" category under the Swachh Campus Ranking 2019 of Higher Educational Institutions conducted by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (now Ministry of Education). The rankings, part of the Swachh Bharat Mission initiative, assessed institutions on parameters such as campus hygiene, student-toilet ratio, hostel and kitchen cleanliness, water availability and conservation, and administrative responsibility for sanitation. Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth was one of three institutions from the Pune region recognized in the 2019 rankings, alongside Symbiosis International University and Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering.{{cite news |title=Three Pune institutes get Swachhata Ranking Awards |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/three-pune-institutes-get-swachhata-ranking-awards/articleshow/72358855.cms |work=The Times of India |date=2019-12-03 |access-date=2025-05-03}}

Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune offers a range of academic, cultural, and co-curricular activities. The university organises an annual Deeksharambh – Student Induction Programme to introduce new students to the academic environment, institutional values, and available support services.{{cite news |title=Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune centre welcomes next generation of healthcare heroes at Deeksharambh Induction Ceremony |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/business/dr-d-y-patil-vidyapeeth-pimpri-pune-centre-welcomes-next-generation-of-healthcare-heroes-at-deeksharambh-induction-ceremony20241122161052/ |work=ANI News |date=2024-11-22 |access-date=2025-04-30}}

The Vidyapeeth conducts annual convocation ceremonies to confer degrees upon graduating students. These events are attended by university officials and invited dignitaries from various fields and include formal academic proceedings.{{cite news |author=Express News Service |title=Kalam to attend D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth convocation |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/kalam-to-attend-dy-patil-vidyapeeth-convocation/ |work=The Indian Express |date=2024-02-05 |access-date=2025-04-30}}{{cite news |author=Express News Service |title=Integration of medical systems essential, says Harsh Vardhan |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/integration-of-medical-systems-essential-says-harsh-vardhan/ |work=The Indian Express |date=2024-03-12 |access-date=2025-04-30}}

Constituent institutes of the Vidyapeeth organise various cultural and sports events to promote student participation beyond the classroom. Prominent student-led festivals include COGNITUS, IGNITE, ARCANE, and CYTOSOUL, featuring competitions, performances, and interdisciplinary activities. Institutes also host specialised academic and professional events. The Dr. D. Y. Patil School of Design has organised Sketchverse and the National Design Summit, focusing on design innovation and industry engagement.{{cite news |author=Times News Network |title=2-km long comic strip created with 4,500 Illustrations |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/2-km-long-comic-strip-created-with-4500-illustrations/articleshow/119553459.cms |work=The Times of India |date=2025-03-27 |access-date=2025-04-30}}{{cite news |author=ANI News |title=Two-day High Performance National Design Summit inaugurated |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/business/business/two-days-high-performance-national-design-summit-inaugurated20230330150230/ |work=ANI News |date=2023-03-30 |access-date=2025-04-30}}

The Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Ayurved & Research Centre hosted the 8th International Ayurveda Congress, which brought together scholars, researchers, and practitioners in the field of Ayurvedic medicine.{{cite news |title=8th International Ayurveda Congress on February 1–2 in Pimpri |url=https://www.mypunepulse.com/pune-news-8th-international-ayurveda-congress-on-february-1-2-in-pimpri/ |work=Pune Pulse |date=2025-01-27 |access-date=2025-04-30}}

Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, is determined by entrance examinations and academic qualifications, in accordance with the norms established by relevant statutory authorities.

Undergraduate admissions to the MBBS and BDS programmes are based on the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate), as mandated by national regulations. NEET-UG scores are also required for admission to undergraduate programmes in Ayurveda (BAMS) and Homoeopathy (BHMS). Programmes in allied health sciences, optometry, physiotherapy, and nursing generally require candidates to qualify through the All India Proctor Based Online Entrance Test, conducted by the university.{{cite web |title=Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune – Official Website |url=https://dpu.edu.in/ |access-date=2025-05-02}}{{cite news |title=Dr DY Patil Vidyapeeth (DPU), Pune: Courses, Fees, Admission 2024 |url=https://education.indianexpress.com/university/dr-dy-patil-vidyapeeth-dpu-pune |work=The Indian Express |access-date=2025-05-02}}

For undergraduate courses in fields such as design, liberal arts, biotechnology, and management, admission is typically based on academic performance in qualifying examinations and/or institution-level entrance assessments, as applicable.

At the postgraduate level, admission to medical programmes such as Doctor of Medicine (MD) and Master of Surgery (MS) is conducted through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET-PG). Other postgraduate programmes, including Master of Physiotherapy (MPT), Master of Science (M.Sc.), and Master of Business Administration (MBA), follow either national-level entrance examinations or institutional selection processes, depending on the discipline.

Doctoral programme admissions are based on a university-conducted entrance examination and interview. Eligibility is determined by possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification and compliance with academic criteria prescribed by the institution. Admission to super-speciality medical programmes requires a completed MD or MS degree and qualification through the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Super Speciality (NEET-SS).

Programmes offered in online education, skill development, and applied sciences follow independent eligibility and selection criteria as defined by the institution. All admission processes are subject to the regulatory framework established by bodies such as the National Medical Commission (NMC), Dental Council of India (DCI), Central Council of Indian Medicine (CCIM), National Commission for Homoeopathy (CCH), Indian Nursing Council (INC), and the University Grants Commission (UGC).

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