Dr. P. D. Patil is the man, the architect behind the success of Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth and Dr. D. Y. Patil Unitech Society, Pimpri, Pune. Dr. Patil, after graduating in Science and Law, obtained a doctorate degree in Philosophy before providing vocational and technical training at the College of Engineering, Pimpri.
It was just the beginning. A man of ideals and goals, his mission has always been to spread literacy and make healthcare accessible for everyone. He believes that our country and society can progress, only if there is growth in the socio-economic-ethical area. In an effort to make education more affordable and accessible, he decided to establish educational institutes. He believed that the transformation through educational awakening can be achieved through the creation of world-class education facilities in various disciplines at all levels.
Dr. Patil has always been passionate about his life’s mission- “Empowerment through Knowledge”.
A steady and focused approach to his objective culminated in the establishment of Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth and Dr. D. Y. Patil Unitech Society, Pimpri, Pune which boasts more than 30 institutions like Engineering, Computer Technology, Information Technology, Management, Education, Law, Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Biotechnology & Bioinformatics, Medical Sciences & Health Care including Medical, Dental, Allopathic, Ayurvedic, Homoeopathic, Pharmaceutical, Nursing, Physiotherapy and Optometry institutes, at its Pimpri and Tathawade campuses.
The Vidyapeeth has come a long way since its esatblishment. It has been recognized by the Government of India and the University Grants Commission (UGC) as a "Deemed to be University”. The Vidyapeeth, besides being one of the best in the country, is considered one of the topmost brands in the education field, not only in Maharashtra but across the world. The Vidyapeeth is a model institution for providing high-quality academics and holistic education across Maharashtra and the country.
It provides unique learning solutions, which are a combination of pedagogically sound and comprehensive courses for a variety of subjects. It teaches a student to think, to embellish his or her creativity.
It also incorporates innovative learning and teaching resources focused on the all-around development of the student. The curricula provide market-driven programs and studies, developed, tested, and continually improved by the faculty and other stakeholders. The concept of education remains the same; it’s the teaching, learning, and thinking which has been carefully nurtured.
These various institutions under DPU are providing quality education to about 4500+ students. What distinguishes Vidyapeeth among others are its state-of-the-art infrastructure and dedicated faculty. All the programs offered in these Institutes are duly recognized by respective Councils such as MCI/DCI/INC/CCIM/CCH/AICTE/UGC, etc.
In the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking 2024, a methodology adopted by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India, In the Vidyapeeth has achieved the 44th rank in the University category, 11th in the Medical category, and 5th in the Dental category.
The Vidyapeeth is also an ISO 9001: 2015 Certified University. The Vidyapeeth has been re-accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a Cumulative Grade Points Average (CGPA) of 3.64 on a four-point scale at an ‘A++’ grade. All the technical programs are also accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA).
The educationist par excellence always believes that hard work pays. He has left no stone unturned to make his vision and mission successful. For instance, it can be gauged in the meticulous planning and rigorous execution of his plans. Be it academics, students, or staff, his contributions to each and every segment is commendable. Another feather in the Vidyapeeth cap is the invaluable list of visiting faculty and researchers from different parts of the world.
In fact, he takes a personal interest in the functioning of all the constituent units of the organizations. All the different institutes have garnered awards and recognition in the national and international arena.
The man himself is a success story.
One man, with many glittering achievements in the field of education: that’s Dr. P. D. Patil for you!
