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The beginning in 2000, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune (DPU) was established under the leadership of the great visionary and philanthropist, Dr. D. Y. Patil Sir.

Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune is a private, non-profit, self-financing organization, dedicated to serving society and making a difference. Initially, it had a humble beginning with only one institute under its fold i.e. Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical, College & Research Centre. The Institute started as a Centre of Excellence with emphasis on medical education, research and healthcare. Within a short span of time, the institute gained recognition as one of the best in the State and across the country. Gradually, over the last 20 years, there has seen a humongous growth and 14 more professional institutes have been added under its umbrella. These 14 institutes of Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune are in the field of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Optometry, Biotechnology, Homoeopathy, Ayurveda, Management, Design, Allied Health Sciences, Science and Technology and Liberal Arts. The institutions have earned prominence and stature by providing quality education to more than 4000 students across India and the world. So far, it has nurtured and produced doctors, dentists, nurses, optometrist, physiotherapist, biotechnologists and management executives in large numbers.