DY Patil University

What DY Patil University does

D.Y. Patil University is a private multi-disciplinary higher education institution headquartered at the Ambi campus in Pune, Maharashtra, India, established under the DYPU Act 2019 and the Maharashtra Private University Act No VIII of 2024. It operates across eight schools — Architecture, Design, Engineering & Technology, Hospitality & Tourism Studies, Law, Management, Pharmacy, and an Online programs vertical — delivering undergraduate (B.Tech, BBA, BCA, B.Arch, B.Des, B.Pharm, BBA-LLB, LLB), postgraduate (MBA, MCA, M.Tech, M.Arch, M.Des), diploma (D.Pharm), and doctoral (Ph.D. in Management, Engineering, Architecture) programs. The core operating technology is an NEP 2020-aligned blended-learning curriculum integrated with smart classroom infrastructure, high-tech labs, and an LMS platform; the curriculum embeds industry-recognized certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, IBM, Meta, Google, SAP, Unity, Adobe, edX, Coursera, NASSCOM, NPTEL, and Swayam, with B.Tech AI programs co-developed and powered by Intellipaat School of Technology including 18-month internships and a Rs 10 Crore student seed fund pool.

The university's revenue is generated almost entirely through tuition and academic fees charged across program tiers — annual tuition ranges from INR 1,10,000 for LLB and INR 1,35,000–2,00,000 for M.Tech up to INR 3,25,000–3,75,000 for B.Tech AI & Data Science, with MBA at INR 2,30,000 — plus ancillary hostel fees. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the university website, virtual tours, and offline admissions; a parallel self-serve online channel was launched in 2026 with three flagship programs (Online MBA in Product Management — claimed as India's first — Online MBA in Fintech & Digital Banking, and Online MCA in Applied AI and Modern Computing), reaching over 25,000 enrolled online learners. The institution is regulated by UGC, AICTE, BCI, COA, and PCI, and is supported by a Corporate Relations & Career Services cell that connects graduates to 100+ recruiting partners including TCS, Infosys, Accenture, Wipro, Capgemini, Lupin, Serum Institute, JCB, and SBI Life.

Name

DY Patil University

Legal name

D Y Patil University Pune

Website

https://dypatiluniversitypune.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

D.Y. Patil University is a private multi-disciplinary university in Pune, India, offering undergraduate through doctoral programs across 8 schools (engineering, management, pharmacy, law, design, architecture, hospitality, and online) with integrated industry certifications and placement support to 100+ corporate recruiters.

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Product category

Higher Education (University Degree Programs)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Architecture, Built Environment & Design Engineering (EDAHAEAJ)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• University degree programs
• Engineering and technology
• Management education
• Pharmaceutical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Primary revenue from tuition fees across undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs. Fee structure varies by program from INR 1,35,000 to 3,75,000 per annum for B.Tech programs, with MBA at INR 2,30,000 per annum and other programs ranging between INR 1,10,000 to 2,30,000 per annum.
2. Online and Distance Education: Revenue from online programs including Online MBA in Product Management, Fintech, and AI programs targeting working professionals and learners in India's digital economy.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

D Y Patil University is a private university delivering undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs across eight schools: Architecture, Design, Engineering & Technology, Hospitality & Tourism Studies, Law, Management, and Pharmacy, plus an Online Learning Platform. Programs include B.Tech, MBA, MCA, B.Arch, B.Des, B.Pharm, BBA, BCA, BBA-LLB, LLB, M.Tech, M.Des, M.Arch, and Ph.D. degrees, with tuition fees ranging from INR 50,000 to INR 3,75,000 per annum. The university also recently launched India's first Online MBA in Product Management alongside Online MBA in Fintech & Digital Banking and Online MCA in Applied AI and Modern Computing.

Product overview

D.Y. Patil University is a multi-disciplinary higher education institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs across architecture, design, engineering, pharmacy, management, law, hospitality, and computer applications. The university's flagship offerings include B.Tech programs in Computer Science & Engineering with AI/ML specializations, AI & Data Science, and Information Technology; the recently launched Online MBA in Product Management (India's first), Online MBA in Fintech & Digital Banking, and Online MCA in Applied AI and Modern Computing targeting over 25,000 online learners; traditional MBA with specializations in HR, Finance, Marketing, International Business, Business Analytics, and Media Management; MCA with AI & Data Science, Cloud Computing, and Cyber Security specializations; M.Tech programs in Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, VLSI & Embedded Systems, and Signal Processing; along with pharmacy (B.Pharm, D.Pharm), law (LLB, BBA-LLB), hospitality (BBA in Hospitality Studies, BBA in Culinary Management), and doctoral programs in Management, Engineering, and Architecture. The institution features NEP 2020-aligned curricula, industry certifications from Cisco, Microsoft, IBM, Meta, Google, SAP, Unity, and Adobe, and partnerships with Intellipaat for technology programs and iHUB IIT Roorkee for AI certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DYPU School of Architecture: School offering B.Arch and M.Arch programs, approved by Council of Architecture.
• DYPU School of Design
• DYPU School of Engineering & Technology
• DYPU School of Hospitality & Tourism Studies
• DYPU School of Law
• DYPU School of Management
• DYPU School of Pharmacy
• D.Y. Patil Deemed to be University Online

Products and services

• Online MBA in Product Management India's first online MBA in Product Management offered by D.Y. Patil Deemed to be University Online, targeting working professionals for careers in product management in India's digital economy.
• Online MBA in Fintech & Digital Banking Online MBA program focused on fintech and digital banking, offered alongside the Product Management MBA targeting professionals in India's rapidly growing fintech sector.
• Online MCA in Applied AI and Modern Computing Online MCA program in Applied AI and Modern Computing offered by D.Y. Patil Deemed to be University Online as part of new-age programs targeting AI sector professionals.
• Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)

Quantifiable outcome

• 77% of students rated offerings as highly relevant to industry requirements
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability15 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationCurriculum designed in collaboration with leading tech companies; students earn Microsoft certifications including Azure Data Fundamentals, Security Compliance Identity Fundamentals; guidance from Microsoft SMEs
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationCCST Cyber Security and CCST Networking certifications integrated into curriculum; training on tools like Kali Linux and Wireshark
• IBMcoreTechnology or IntegrationAdvanced certifications from global knowledge partners; AI and data science curriculum powered by Intellipaat School of Technology with IBM integration
• Meta (Facebook)coreTechnology or IntegrationStudents unlock high-impact credentials from top global platforms enhancing employability in niche domains like AI-driven analytics
• GooglecoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital marketing and analytics certifications; curriculum aligned with Google tools and platforms
• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationEnterprise software certifications integrated into business curriculum for finance and operations management
• IntellipaatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPowering B.Tech AI & Data Science and AI & ML programs with industry-designed curriculum, live sessions from IIT faculty, Microsoft certifications, 18-month internships, and seed fund pool of Rs. 10 Crore for innovative ideas
• UnitycoreTechnology or IntegrationUnity Certified User VR Developer and Unity Certified User Programmer certifications for game development students
• AdobecoreTechnology or IntegrationCertifications and credit transfers in collaboration with Adobe for design programs
• edXcoreTechnology or IntegrationAdditional certification opportunities through edX platform; curriculum integrated with global online learning resources
• CourseracoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for additional certifications and value-added courses following UGC guidelines
• NASSCOMcoreTechnology or IntegrationAdditional certification opportunities through NASSCOM for skill development
• NPTELcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnical education enhancement through NPTEL courses with credit transfers
• SwayamcoreTechnology or IntegrationMOOC courses and certifications following UGC guidelines
• iHUB IIT RoorkeecoreTechnology or IntegrationAI and technology certifications for B.Tech programs with certification from iHUB IIT Roorkee
• PearsoncoreTechnology or IntegrationPython by Pearson IT Specialist Certification integrated into BCA and MCA programs
• IIM BangaloreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic Management certification for BBA students
• International Partner UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal collaborations facilitating student exchange programs, joint research projects, and collaborative academic initiatives across multiple countries

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Christ University: Indian private deemed university delivering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in management, law, engineering, computer applications, sciences and humanities. Comparable on UG/PG portfolio and on private-university positioning in Tier-1 Indian cities.
• Symbiosis International University: Pune-based private deemed university with strong management, law, computer applications, design and hospitality programs under the Symbiosis brand. Closely comparable geographically and on UG/PG program mix targeted at working professionals and undergraduates.
• Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT): Private deemed university with multi-disciplinary engineering, management, law, design and applied sciences programs and strong corporate recruitment networks. Comparable on program breadth, employer tie-ups and engineering-led positioning.
• Amity University: Large Indian private university group with pan-India campuses delivering engineering, management, law, design, architecture, hospitality and pharmacy programs. Closely comparable on multi-school structure, online programs and industry-tied curriculum.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: Indian private deemed university offering engineering, management, law, architecture, design and pharmacy programs across multiple campuses with extensive industry partnerships. Comparable in scale and multidisciplinary delivery model.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): Indian private deemed university offering multidisciplinary UG/PG/doctoral programs across engineering, management, law, pharmacy, architecture and design with strong industry partnerships. Highly comparable in scale, program breadth, fee structure and Indian private-university positioning.

Emerging players

• upGrad: India-focused online higher-ed and upskilling platform partnering with universities to deliver Online MBA, MCA and executive programs for working professionals. Direct competitor in DYPU's online growth segment (Online MBA in Product Management, Fintech, AI).
• Great Learning: Edtech platform offering online PG programs (MBA, M.Tech, MSc) in AI, data science, cloud and product management in collaboration with Indian and global universities. Competes directly with DYPU's online verticals in AI and Product Management.

Broad incumbents

• Shiv Nadar University: Private research-led Indian university offering engineering, management, humanities, natural sciences and design programs with a strong innovation and entrepreneurship thrust. Comparable on multidisciplinary structure, innovation positioning and India private-deemed status.
• Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS Pilani): Premier Indian private higher education institute offering multi-disciplinary engineering, science, management and pharmacy programs with a strong industry-integrated practice school model. Comparable on engineering-led program design and industry tie-ups, though sits at significantly higher brand tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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