Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth

What Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth does

Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (DPU) is a private Deemed-to-be-University established on January 11, 2003 under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956, headquartered in Pimpri, Pune, India. It operates as a platform-plus-units architecture with 14 constituent units spanning medical education (Medical College with 250 MBBS seats and 253 MD/MS seats, Dental College with 100 BDS seats), traditional medicine (Ayurved, Homoeopathy), allied health (Nursing, Physiotherapy, Optometry, Allied Health Sciences), biotechnology, management (Global Business School & Research Centre), design, liberal arts, and science & technology. Four NABH-accredited teaching hospitals (Medical, Dental, Ayurveda, Homoeopathy) provide clinical training infrastructure across two campuses in Pimpri and Tathawade, Pune.

The university delivers UG, PG, super-speciality, diploma, and Ph.D. programmes across 14 faculties, supported by 673+ full-time faculty and a centralised online proctored entrance test infrastructure (admissions.dpuerp.in). Revenue is generated through four streams: recurring academic tuition and programme fees across the constituent units, professional healthcare services from the four hospitals, external research funding (ICMR, DST-FIST, DSIR-SIRO since 2014), and entrance examination transaction fees. Multi-channel student acquisition includes newspaper advertising, the official website, social media, dedicated portals for NRI/PIO/FN admissions, and conference/event-led positioning (e.g., hosting the AIU centenary conference, April 2026).

DPU holds NAAC A++ (CGPA 3.64/4, valid until February 2029), NIRF 2025 ranks of 4th (Dental), 12th (Medical), and 41st (University), QS World subject placements in Top 51-150 (Dentistry) and Top 451-500 (Medicine) for 2026, AACSB membership for its business school (June 2026), and UGC Category-I status (2018). The 17th Convocation in May 2026 conferred 18,719 degrees, including 47 Ph.D. and 16,728 postgraduate degrees. Governance is held by the Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Society under founding-family control (Chancellor Dr. P. D. Patil, Pro-Chancellor Dr. Bhagyashree P. Patil), with Prof. (Dr.) N. J. Pawar as Vice-Chancellor.

Name

Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth

Legal name

Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri, Pune (Deemed to be University)

Website

https://dpu.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth is a private Deemed-to-be-University in Pune, India, operating 14 constituent units across medicine, dentistry, biotechnology, management, nursing, and allied health sciences, serving domestic and NRI students through UG, PG, and Ph.D. programmes backed by four NABH-accredited teaching hospitals.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF), Allied Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Schools (PT/OT/SLP, etc.) (EDAHAGAH)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Medical education
• Dental education
• Professional degree programs
• Healthcare education

Headquarters

HQ city

Pimpri

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Academic Tuition and Programme Fees: Revenue generated from tuition fees across 14 constituent units offering undergraduate, postgraduate, super-speciality, diploma, and Ph.D. programmes in medicine, dentistry, biotechnology, management, nursing, physiotherapy, optometry, ayurved, homoeopathy, design, liberal arts, science & technology, and allied health sciences. Fee structure documents are published annually for each academic year.
2. Healthcare Services: Revenue from four NABH-accredited hospitals (Medical, Dental, Ayurveda, and Homoeopathy) attached to the constituent colleges providing patient care services.
3. Research Grants and Funding: External research funding from agencies such as ICMR (Rs 56 lakh grant for stem cell research), DST-FIST for Biotechnology Institute, and other government research bodies. Grant-funded research projects contribute to institutional research output.
4. Entrance Examination Fees: Revenue generated from All India Online Proctor Based Entrance Test fees collected from applicants seeking admission to various undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. programmes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth is a private Deemed-to-be-University that delivers undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and super-specialty academic programs across 14 constituent units covering medicine, dentistry, nursing, physiotherapy, optometry, ayurveda, homoeopathy, biotechnology, bioinformatics, management, design, liberal arts, science & technology, and allied health sciences. It also operates four NABH-accredited teaching hospitals (Medical, Dental, Ayurveda, and Homoeopathy) that provide clinical training infrastructure and patient care.

Product overview

Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth is a multi-disciplinary Deemed-to-be-University established in 2003 under Section 3 of the UGC Act. The institution operates as a platform-plus-units architecture with 14 constituent units spanning medical sciences (Medical College, Dental College), allied health sciences (Nursing, Physiotherapy, Optometry, Allied Health Sciences), traditional medicine (Ayurved, Homoeopathy), science and technology (Biotechnology, Science & Technology), business education (Global Business School), design, liberal arts, and support services (Online Learning Centre, Skill Development, Incubation Centre). The portfolio includes undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and super-specialty programs across healthcare, technology, management, and creative disciplines. Recent achievements include AACSB International membership for its business school (2026), QS World Subject Rankings for dentistry (Top 51-150) and medicine (Top 451-500) in 2026, and NIRF rankings of 4th in Dental and 12th in Medical categories nationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre Flagship medical college and hospital providing MBBS (250 seats), MD/MS in 21 specialties (253 seats), super-specialty M.Ch/DM in 12 specialties (30 seats), and MPH programs with comprehensive clinical training at the attached NABH-accredited hospital.
• Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College & Hospital

Quantifiable outcome

• 18,719 degrees/diplomas conferred at 17th Convocation (May 2026), including 47 Ph.D. and 16,728 postgraduate degrees
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments12 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• AACSB InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026Global Business School and Research Centre (GBSRC), a constituent of DPU, formally received AACSB International membership on June 5, 2026. AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) is a premier business education accreditation body. Fewer than 5% of business schools worldwide meet its accreditation standards. The membership provides opportunities for academic benchmarking, faculty development, international networking, and will help strengthen academic programmes, research initiatives, and industry engagement.
• Drug Controller General of India (DCGI)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026DPU Ethics Committee is registered by the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) since 2013, enabling the institution to conduct clinical trials and drug-related research under regulatory oversight.
• National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026All four hospitals of Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Medical, Dental, Ayurveda, and Homoeopathy) have been accredited by the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH), ensuring quality standards in patient care across all affiliated hospitals.
• Association of Indian Universities (AIU)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2026Dr D Y Patil Vidyapeeth served as the host institution for the 100th Annual General Body Meeting and National Conference of Vice Chancellors organized by the Association of Indian Universities from April 28-30, 2026. The conference themed 'Shaping Self-Reliant Bharat Through Knowledge and Innovation' brought together over 300 vice-chancellors from universities across India, Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma inaugurated the event, and the conference featured discussions on internationalisation in higher education, AI-enabled institutions, sustainability, entrepreneurship, and the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025.
• Semey Medical University, KazakhstanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2026Honorable Chancellor Dr. P. D. Patil Sir visited Semey Medical University in Kazakhstan, indicating an international academic collaboration between the two institutions. The visit was documented as part of DPU's global engagement initiatives.
• QS (Quacquarelli Symonds)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 January 2026DPU has achieved multiple rankings through QS World University Rankings: Top 51-150 band for Dentistry, Top 451-500 band for Medicine (QS World Rankings by Subject 2026), QS Asia University Rankings 2026, QS Sustainability Rankings 2026. Also holds QS I-GAUGE Platinum (Overall), Diamond (Dental), QS Stars 4 Stars rating, QS Digital Maturity Framework certification, and QS Institution of Happiness certification.
• Times Higher Education (THE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025DPU ranked in THE World University Rankings 2025 (1001-1200 band), THE Asia University Rankings 2025 (501-600 band), THE Ranking by Subject 2025 for Medical and Health (801-1000 band), and THE Impact Rankings 2025 (301-400 band for SDGs 2, 3, and 5). These rankings provide international benchmarking for the institution.
• National Medical Commission (NMC), IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2021The Medical College has been recognized as a Regional Centre for conducting revised Basic Course Workshops exclusively for PG teachers (rBCW-PG) in stand-alone PG Institutions by the National Medical Commission, New Delhi since 11th February 2021.
• Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014DPU has been recognized as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) since 2014, enabling the institution to undertake formal research activities and access research-related benefits.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Belagavi: Health-sciences-anchored deemed university with attached teaching hospital offering medical, dental, ayurved, and allied health programs; similar size and accreditation footprint as DPU.
• Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai: Deemed university centered on a large NABH-accredited teaching hospital plus medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy, and allied health sciences; closely comparable to DPU on hospital-led academic model.
• Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore: Multi-disciplinary deemed university with flagship medical, dental, nursing, ayurveda, engineering, and management programs; holds strong NIRF rankings and AA+ NAAC similar to DPU.
• Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai: Dental-strong deemed university with medical, dental, nursing, engineering, and management programs; comparable NIRF top-10 dental standing to DPU.
• Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMSDU), Karad: Maharashtra-based deemed university focused on medical, dental, nursing, physiotherapy, and ayurved programs anchored around a teaching hospital; similar geography and academic portfolio to DPU.
• JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research, Mysuru: Health-sciences-focused deemed university with medical, dental, pharmacy, and life sciences programs; comparable NAAC A++ posture and academic hospital model to DPU.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal: India's leading multi-disciplinary deemed university with medical, dental, nursing, pharmacy, and engineering programs; comparable to DPU on hospital-integrated teaching model, NAAC A++ accreditation, and international rankings.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Chennai: Deemed university offering medical, dental, nursing, physiotherapy, engineering, and management programs; similar portfolio breadth and tuition-driven revenue model to DPU.
• D. Y. Patil Deemed to be University, Navi Mumbai: Sister institution under the same D.Y. Patil family brand offering medical, dental, nursing, biotechnology, and management programs; competes for the same NRI/domestic medical applicant pool.
• Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Pune: Another Pune-headquartered multi-disciplinary deemed university offering medical, dental, nursing, ayurved, homoeopathy, engineering, and management programs; competes head-to-head with DPU for the same Pune student catchment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DPUPune
• YouTubeyoutube.com/DPUPimpri
• Facebookfacebook.com/dpu.in
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dpupune
• Instagraminstagram.com/dpu.pune

Compliance17 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries15 records

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