DYP DPU School of Pharmacy and Research, Pune

What DYP DPU School of Pharmacy and Research, Pune does

DYP DPU School of Pharmacy and Research, Pune is a privately held pharmacy educational institution located in Pimpri, Pune, India, operating under the Dr. D. Y. Patil Unitech Society. Founded in 1994 as the first pharmacy institute in the Pimpri Chinchwad area, the institution offers a vertically integrated academic portfolio spanning D.Pharm, B.Pharm, B.Pharm+MBA (Pharm. Technology), M.Pharm (Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance), Pharm.D, Pharm.D (PB), M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Analysis, and Ph.D., alongside newer short-format offerings including an Advanced Diploma in Artificial Intelligence & Computational Drug Discovery and an Advanced Certificate in Clinical Trials and Pharmacovigilance. All programs are recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India, approved by AICTE, and affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University, with additional accreditation from NAAC (A++ CGPA 3.77, 2nd Cycle), NBA, and recognition under UGC Sections 2(f) and 12(B).

The institution generates revenue exclusively through tuition and fees charged across its program portfolio, with pricing subject to the Savitribai Phule Pune University Fee Regulating Authority. Its go-to-market is direct-to-student via its official website (pharmacy.dypvp.edu.in), a dedicated admission portal (admissions.dpgu.edu.in), a Facebook social channel, an alumni portal, on-campus events and conferences (including DST-STUTI programs), and a published e-journal titled Pharmaceutical Resonance. It has no public API, no technology product platform, and no disclosed enterprise customers; the operating model is entirely on-campus academic delivery supplemented by an active Institution Innovation Council (rated 4 stars by MoE for AY 2023-24) and an industry-linkage program that has won the AICTE-CII Best Industry Linked Institute Award for three consecutive years (2019–2021). It has 86 total employees and was rebranded to DPGU School of Pharmacy and Research in 2025.

Name

DYP DPU School of Pharmacy and Research, Pune

Legal name

Dr. D. Y. Patil Unitech Society's Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Pimpri, Pune

Website

https://pharmacy.dypvp.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

DYP DPU School of Pharmacy and Research, Pune is a privately held pharmacy institution in Pimpri, Pune, founded 1994, offering diploma through doctoral programs (including AI-driven drug discovery) to domestic and international students, operating under the Dr. D. Y. Patil Unitech Society.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education (Pharmacy)

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDAHAGAE

Schools of Pharmacy

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Medical & Health Sciences Universities

SECONDARYEDABALAU

Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Industry-Specific Professional Training (e.g., Healthcare, Manufacturing, Construction)

Keywords

• Pharmacy education
• Pharmaceutical sciences
• Higher education
• Pharmacy research
• Professional doctorate

Headquarters

HQ city

Pimpri, Pune

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Academic Tuition and Fee Programs: The institute generates revenue through tuition and fees from its range of academic programs including D. Pharm., B. Pharm., M. Pharm., Pharm. D., Pharm. D. (PB), B.Pharm+MBA (Pharm. Technology), M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Analysis, Ph.D., and Advanced Diploma in Artificial Intelligence & Computational Drug Discovery, along with advanced certificate courses. Programs are recognized by PCI and approved by AICTE, affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University.

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DYP DPU School of Pharmacy and Research, Pune delivers accredited pharmacy education across diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and advanced certificate levels. Programs include D.Pharm., B.Pharm., M.Pharm. (specializations in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, and Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance), Pharm.D., Pharm.D. (PB), B.Pharm+MBA (Pharm. Technology), M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Analysis, Ph.D., an Advanced Diploma in AI & Computational Drug Discovery, and an Advanced Certificate Course in Clinical Trials and Pharmacovigilance. All programs are recognized by PCI, approved by AICTE, and affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University.

Product overview

DYP DPU School of Pharmacy and Research, Pune is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of pharmacy programs from diploma to doctoral levels. The institution operates as a unified academic institution with multiple programs including D. Pharm., B. Pharm., M. Pharm. (specializations in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, and Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance), Pharm. D., M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Analysis, and Ph. D. The institution also offers specialized programs including an integrated B.Pharm+MBA (Pharm. Technology), an advanced diploma in Artificial Intelligence & Computational Drug Discovery, and an advanced certificate course in Clinical Trials and Pharmacovigilance. All programs are recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), approved by AICTE, and affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• D. Pharm. (Diploma in Pharmacy) Diploma program in pharmacy providing foundational education in pharmaceutical sciences for students seeking entry-level pharmacy qualifications.
• B. Pharm. (Bachelor of Pharmacy) Four-year undergraduate pharmacy degree program, established in 1994 as the founding program of the institute and the first pharmacy institute offering in the Pimpri Chinchwad area of Pune.
• B.Pharm + MBA (Pharm. Technology) Integrated dual-degree program combining undergraduate pharmacy education with a management degree in pharmaceutical technology.
• M. Pharm. (Master of Pharmacy) Postgraduate program with specializations in Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, and Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance for advanced pharmaceutical sciences study.
• Pharm. D. (Doctor of Pharmacy) Six-year professional Doctor of Pharmacy program offered to national and international students.
• Pharm. D. (PB) (Post Baccalaureate) Three-year post-baccalaureate Doctor of Pharmacy program for graduates holding a B.Pharm. qualification.
• M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Analysis Master's program focused on pharmaceutical analysis techniques, methodologies, and quality control.
• Ph. D. (Doctor of Philosophy) Doctoral research program in pharmaceutical sciences for original research contributions.
• Advanced Diploma in Artificial Intelligence & Computational Drug Discovery Specialized advanced diploma program combining artificial intelligence with computational drug discovery techniques.
• Advanced Certificate Course in Clinical Trials and Pharmacovigilance Certificate program covering clinical trials methodology and pharmacovigilance practices.

Quantifiable outcome

• Ranked 35th in India by NIRF 2025 (Ministry of Education, Government of India)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Savitribai Phule Pune UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe institute is affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune and the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education. The university provides academic oversight and degree conferral for all programs offered at the institute.
• Pharmacy Council of India (PCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll programs offered by the institute are recognized by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), which is the regulatory body for pharmacy education in India.
• All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe institute is approved by AICTE. The institute has also received multiple awards from AICTE-CII including Best Industry Linked Institute Award for 2019, 2020, and 2021, and Utkrisht Sansthan Vishwakarma Award 2020.
• SWAYAM-NPTEL Local ChapterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe institute is a Local Chapter of SWAYAM-NPTEL, providing students access to online courses and digital learning content from India's premier technical education platform.
• LSSSDC (Life Sciences Sector Skill Development Council)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe institute holds membership with LSSSDC, supporting skill development initiatives in the life sciences sector and providing industry-relevant training to students.
• Maharashtra State Board of Technical EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiploma programs (D. Pharm.) are affiliated to the Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education, providing state-level academic oversight for technical education programs.
• AICTE-CII Industry PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe institute has been recognized as a Mentor Industry Linked Institute by AICTE-CII, winning Best Industry Linked Institute Award in 2019, 2020, and 2021, fostering strong industry-academia linkage.
• Institution Innovation Council (IIC) - Ministry of EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe institute has an active Institution Innovation Council (IIC) rated 4 stars by the Ministry of Education Innovation Cell for promoting innovation and startup culture among students during the academic year 2023-24.
• National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe institute has been NAAC accredited with A++ Grade with CGPA of 3.77 in the 2nd cycle, demonstrating high quality in teaching, learning, and infrastructure as evaluated by NAAC.
• National Board of Accreditation (NBA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe institute has received NBA accreditation, ensuring its pharmacy programs meet quality standards set by the National Board of Accreditation.
• UGC (University Grants Commission)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe institute is recognized under Section 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956, enabling it to receive central funding and grants from the University Grants Commission.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Poona College of Pharmacy (BVDU): A leading pharmacy college in Pune offering D. Pharm., B. Pharm., M. Pharm., and Ph.D. programs. Direct regional competitor in the same Pimpri/Pune catchment, with comparable accreditation levels and recognized by PCI/AICTE.
• ICT Mumbai (Institute of Chemical Technology): Deemed university with pharmacy and pharmaceutical technology programs, ranked among India's top pharmacy schools. Direct peer at the premium end of pharmacy education with strong research focus.
• LM College of Pharmacy (Gujarat University): Established pharmacy college in Ahmedabad offering full pharmacy program portfolio, NBA and NAAC accredited. Comparable peer in pharmacy higher education with similar accreditation stack.
• Manipal College of Pharmacy: Constituent of Manipal Academy of Higher Education offering B. Pharm., M. Pharm., Pharm. D., and Ph.D. with strong NAAC and NBA credentials. Direct national-level peer with similar program depth and regulatory standing.
• Bombay College of Pharmacy: One of India's oldest pharmacy colleges offering undergraduate and postgraduate pharmacy programs, affiliated to University of Mumbai. Comparable peer in the Western India pharmacy higher-education segment.
• National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER): Premier government-run pharmacy institution under Department of Pharmaceuticals, offering M.S. (Pharm.), Ph.D., and executive programs. Direct peer in pharmacy education at the top tier with NIRF top-10 rankings.
• BITS Pilani - Pharmacy Department: Multi-campus deemed university with integrated pharmacy programs including B. Pharm., M. Pharm., and Ph.D. Direct peer at the premium tier with strong research orientation and industry placements.
• SVKM's NMIMS School of Pharmacy: Private deemed university pharmacy school offering B. Pharm., M. Pharm., and Ph.D. Direct peer in the private pharmacy education space with comparable accreditation and program breadth.
• JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty/Mysuru: One of India's top-ranked pharmacy colleges with PCI recognition, NBA accreditation, and strong NIRF ranking. Offers the same breadth of pharmacy programs (D. Pharm. through Ph.D.) and is a direct national-level comparator for tier-1 pharmacy education.

Broad incumbents

• Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune (parent university): Parent deemed university housing multiple professional schools including pharmacy, medicine, engineering, and dentistry. Provides regulatory administrative cover, university-level accreditations, and cross-disciplinary referral opportunities for the pharmacy school.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/dpu.pharmacy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/school-of-pharmacy-and-research

Compliance8 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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