Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Dental)

Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth is a deemed-to-be-university located in Pune, Maharashtra, India. It was established in 2003 by the Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Society, which was founded by Padmashree Dr. D. Y. Patil, a renowned educationist and philanthropist. The university offers a range of courses in health sciences, biotechnology, design, management, and computer science. It has nine constituent units, namely:

- Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre
- Dr. D. Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital
- Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Ayurveda and Research Centre
- Dr. D. Y. Patil Homoeopathic Medical College and Research Centre
- Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy
- Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Nursing
- Dr. D. Y. Patil Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Institute
- Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Optometry and Visual Sciences
- Dr. D. Y. Patil School of Management

The university has a vision to provide quality education, research, and innovation in various fields and to contribute to the socio-economic development of the nation. It has a mission to foster a culture of excellence, creativity, and social responsibility among its students, faculty, and staff. The university has been accredited with an 'A' grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a CGPA of 3.08. It has also been ranked among the top private universities in India by various agencies and publications. Some of the notable rankings are:

- Ranked 14th by IIRF Ranking 2024 among the top private B-Schools in India²
- Ranked 46th by NIRF 2023 among the top universities in India
- Ranked 24th by India Today 2023 among the best medical colleges in India
- Ranked 3rd by Outlook 2023 among the top private dental colleges in India

The university has a state-of-the-art infrastructure with well-equipped laboratories, libraries, classrooms, auditoriums, hostels, sports facilities, and medical facilities. It has a dedicated and qualified faculty who are engaged in teaching, research, and consultancy. The university has a strong research culture and has received extramural funding from various national and international agencies. It has also established collaborations and MoUs with several reputed foreign universities and industries for academic and research exchange. Some of the prominent partners are:

- Miami University, USA
- John Hopkins University, USA
- University of Skovde, Sweden
- Serum Institute of India
- Indian Oil Corporation
- Zydus Cadila Research Center
- C-DAC, Pune
- GVK BIO, Bangalore

The university offers a variety of courses at the certificate, diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. The admission to these courses is based on the performance of the candidates in the entrance tests conducted by the university or the national level tests such as CAT, XAT, NEET, etc. The university also provides online degree programs in management and business administration. The university follows a semester system and has a choice based credit system (CBCS) for curriculum design and evaluation. The university also offers scholarships, fee concessions, and financial assistance to the meritorious and needy students.

The university has a vibrant campus life with various cultural, sports, and co-curricular activities. It has several clubs, societies, and associations that cater to the interests and hobbies of the students. The university also organizes various events, workshops, seminars, conferences, and guest lectures to enhance the learning and exposure of the students. The university has a strong alumni network that supports and mentors the current students and helps them in their career development. The university also has a dedicated placement cell that provides training, guidance, and opportunities to the students for their employability and entrepreneurship. The university has a record of placing its students in reputed national and international organizations in various sectors such as healthcare, biotechnology, IT, education, research, etc.