Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (DPU), Pune, is a private deemed-to-be university founded in 2003 through a UGC notification issued under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. It functions under the Dr. D.Y. Patil Educational Society and has UGC Category-I University status. NAAC has accredited DPU with an A++ grade in its third cycle, with a CGPA of 3.64 valid until February 2029. The university also holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications.

DPU placed 12th in Medical and 4th in Dental in the NIRF 2025 rankings. Its academic network includes 14 schools and institutes offering more than 80 programmes in medicine, dentistry, Ayurveda, homoeopathy, allied health, engineering, management, design, performing arts, science and research.

The university covers 42.5 acres across its Pimpri and Tathawade campuses in Pune. Sant Tukaram Nagar in Pimpri serves as the medical campus and includes four NABH-accredited hospitals with more than 1,700 beds. Management, technology, design and science schools operate from Tathawade.

  • Medical Sciences: Available programmes include MBBS with 250 seats, BDS with 100 seats, BAMS with 100 seats, BHMS with 100 seats, MD/MS in more than 30 specialities, MDS, DM and M.Ch super-specialty courses.
  • Allied Health: Students can choose BPT with 100 seats, B.Sc Nursing with 100 seats, Bachelor of Optometry with 50 seats, and allied science courses in laboratory technology, radiology and emergency care.
  • Engineering and Technology: DPU runs B.Tech courses in CSE, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Biotechnology and Medical Biotechnology, along with BCA.
  • Management: The management portfolio includes BBA with 120 seats and an MBA at GBSRC with 240 seats across 12 specialisations, including Hospital Management, Finance and Business Analytics.
  • Design and Performing Arts: B.Des is offered in Communication, Fashion, Interior, Product and UX Design, while BPA covers classical dance, music and theatre.
  • Science and Research: Postgraduate choices include M.Sc in Biotechnology, Clinical Research, Clinical Embryology and Nursing specialisations. PhD study is available across all domains.

Institutional-quota MBBS fees total INR 2,82,55,024. The two-year MBA costs INR 13,86,900, while total B.Tech CSE fees are INR 9,97,556.

During the latest placement season, GBSRC MBA students received a highest package of INR 21 LPA and an average package of INR 7 LPA. More than 120 companies took part, including Deloitte, KPMG, Asian Paints, ICICI Prudential, TCS, Wipro and Axis Bank.

Admission Update: Applications for the 2026-27 academic session remain open for selected programmes through DPU's official admissions portal. The School of Science and Technology is accepting applications for B.Tech, BCA and related technology programmes, while the Dental College lists BDS and MDS admissions as open.

DPU Admission Dates 2026

DPU is accepting applications for selected courses in the 2026-27 session. Medical admissions depend on the relevant national entrance examination and counselling route, while several technology and design programmes use the university's application system.

EventDate
B.Tech, BCA and related School of Science and Technology admissions for the 2026-27 sessionApplications open
BDS and MDS admissions for the 2026-27 sessionApplications open

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Admission routes differ by course family. The applicable examinations and selection methods are listed below.

Course FamilyEntrance ExamCounselling / Selection
MBBS, BDSNEET UGMCC AIQ for 50% of seats, Maharashtra State Quota and Institutional Quota
BAMS, BHMSNEET UGState counselling through DMER Maharashtra and Institutional Quota
MD/MS (Allopathy)NEET PGMCC PG counselling and Institutional Quota
MDSNEET MDSMCC MDS counselling and Institutional Quota
B.Tech (all branches)JEE Main or MHT CETUniversity counselling
MBA (all specialisations)CAT, MAT, CMAT or MAH-MBA CETGroup Discussion and Personal Interview at GBSRC, Tathawade
BBA, B.Com, BCAMHT CET or direct meritUniversity counselling
B.DesNID DAT, UCEED, NIFT or university design testPortfolio assessment and interview

DPU Courses and Fees

More than 80 programmes are taught through DPU's 14 schools and institutes. Listed total fees range from INR 90,300 for B.Com to INR 2,82,55,024 for institutional-quota MBBS. The medical courses use the teaching and clinical facilities connected with the university's hospital network of more than 1,700 beds.

CourseDurationEligibilityTotal Fees
MBBS5.5 years10+2 with PCB and a qualifying NEET UG score, including the 50th percentile requirement for General-category studentsINR 2,82,55,024 for institutional quota
BDS5 years10+2 with PCB and a qualifying NEET UG scoreINR 93,92,993
BAMS5.5 years10+2 with PCB and a qualifying NEET UG scoreINR 58,84,376
BHMS5.5 years10+2 with PCB and a qualifying NEET UG scoreINR 15,91,323
BPT4.5 years10+2 with PCB, followed by NEET UG or merit-based selectionINR 17,30,236
B.Sc Nursing4 yearsAt least 45% in 10+2 with PCB and a qualifying NEET UG scoreINR 17,31,536
B.Tech (CSE, AI-DS)4 yearsAt least 45% in 10+2 with PCM, plus JEE Main or MHT CETINR 9,97,556
B.Tech (Biotechnology)4 years10+2 with PCB or PCM, followed by JEE Main or merit-based selectionINR 8,25,232
BBA3 yearsAt least 45% in 10+2 from any streamINR 9,35,100
MBA (all specialisations)2 yearsA bachelor's degree and a valid CAT, MAT, CMAT or MAH-MBA CET scoreINR 13,86,900
B.Des (all specialisations)4 years10+2 from any stream and a design aptitude testINR 14,00,000
B.Com3 years10+2 from any streamINR 90,300

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Note: The listed MBBS and BDS amounts apply to institutional-quota seats. Government fee regulatory rules cover seats allotted through the MCC AIQ central pool, and those fees are substantially lower. Students should contact the DPU admissions office or check mcc.nic.in for the current regulated amounts.

Institutional-quota fees for postgraduate MD/MS courses start at INR 3,52,000 for Anatomy and other non-clinical study and reach INR 3,52,77,632 for General Medicine, Radiology and Orthopaedics. Depending on the chosen specialty, DM super-specialty fees extend from INR 84,600 to INR 1,20,50,000.

DPU Admission Process

Entrance requirements at DPU depend on the subject. National examinations govern medical and dental admission, while engineering, management and design applicants complete the examination and selection route set for their programme.

MBBS, BDS, BAMS, and BHMS Admission

A valid NEET UG result is required for every undergraduate medical programme. MBBS and BDS applicants may seek AIQ seats through MCC counselling or apply for institutional-quota seats under the university process.

  • Complete 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, securing at least 50% in aggregate. The minimum is 40% for SC, ST and OBC applicants.
  • Meet the NEET UG qualifying percentile, which is the 50th percentile for General-category applicants and the 40th percentile for reserved categories.
  • For an AIQ seat, register on the MCC counselling portal, enter course and college choices, accept the allotment and report to DPU with original documents.
  • For institutional-quota consideration, submit an application directly through admissions.dpu.edu.in and meet the NEET UG score requirement.
  • In recent admission cycles, the MBBS AIQ closing rank at DPU Pimpri has fallen within the top 40,000 General-category all-India ranks.

MD/MS, MDS, DM, and M.Ch Admission

Applicants use NEET PG for MD/MS, NEET MDS for MDS and NEET SS for DM or M.Ch. MCC PG counselling allocates the AIQ share of postgraduate medical seats. Institutional-quota seats follow DPU's direct admission process.

B.Tech and BCA Admission

DPU considers JEE Main or MHT CET results for its engineering programmes. Students who clear the required cutoff must apply through the university admission portal. B.Tech eligibility includes at least 45% in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

MBA Admission at GBSRC

The Global Business School and Research Centre at Tathawade conducts DPU's MBA programme. Applicants first submit a CAT, MAT, CMAT or MAH-MBA CET score. Shortlisted students then attend a Group Discussion and Personal Interview on the GBSRC campus before the final selection.

  • Eligibility: A bachelor's degree with at least 50% in aggregate, reduced to 45% for reserved-category applicants
  • Entrance: A valid CAT, CMAT, MAT or MAH-MBA CET result
  • Selection: Group Discussion and Personal Interview at the GBSRC campus in Tathawade

B.Des Admission

For B.Des, applicants may present a NID DAT, UCEED, NIFT or DPU design aptitude test score. The next stages are a portfolio review and personal interview. Students may select Communication Design, Fashion Design, Interior and Furniture Design, Product Design or User Experience Design.

DPU Placements and Career Outcomes

Career routes are different across DPU schools. GBSRC arranges formal campus recruitment for MBA and BBA students. Medical and dental graduates usually prepare for postgraduate entrance examinations, begin clinical work or enter government service.

The latest GBSRC MBA placement season produced a highest CTC of INR 21 LPA and an average CTC of INR 7 LPA. Annual drives attract more than 120 companies. Deloitte, KPMG, Asian Paints, ICICI Prudential, TCS, Wipro, Axis Bank and ETG are among the recruiters. Job opportunities cover consulting, banking and insurance, FMCG, IT services and healthcare management.

MBBS graduates can sit for NEET PG to enter MD/MS, while BDS graduates can use NEET MDS for dental specialisation. They may also complete clinical residency work at one of DPU's four hospitals before joining government or private practice. After the final-year examination, MBBS students complete a compulsory one-year rotating internship at DYPATIL Hospital in Pimpri. BAMS and BHMS graduates may take AYUSH postgraduate entrance tests or establish private practices.

ProgrammeCareer PathwayKey Next Step
MBBSClinical practice or NEET PG followed by MD/MSCompulsory one-year internship at DPU hospitals
BDSDental practice or NEET MDS followed by specialisationOne-year internship and registration with the State Dental Council
MBA (GBSRC)Campus opportunities in finance, consulting, FMCG and ITINR 21 LPA highest and INR 7 LPA average in the 2024-25 season
B.TechCampus roles in IT services and the biotechnology industryRecruitment by TCS, Wipro and firms working in relevant sectors

DPU Rankings

DPU's strongest NIRF 2025 positions are in Dental and Medical. The university also appears in the national University category and in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Ranking BodyCategory2025 Rank
NIRFUniversity41
NIRFMedical12
NIRFDental4
Times Higher Education (THE)World University Rankings1001 to 1200 band

The university does not have a separate listing in the NIRF Management or Engineering categories at present. Along with these rankings, its NAAC A++ accreditation and UGC Category-I classification serve as quality benchmarks for a private deemed university established in 2003.

DPU Campus and Infrastructure

DPU's two Pune campuses together occupy 42.5 acres. Sant Tukaram Nagar in Pimpri contains Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Dental College, Nursing College and four NABH-accredited hospitals offering more than 1,700 beds. The Tathawade site accommodates GBSRC, the School of Science and Technology, the School of Design and Performing Arts.

Facilities shared across the campuses include central libraries, student centres, auditoriums, sports areas and dedicated research laboratories. The medical campus in Pimpri also has a trauma centre, organ transplant unit, oncology unit, and fertility and IVF centre. Since 2014, DPU has held DSIR recognition as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, supporting its clinical and biomedical research work.

DPU vs Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University vs Symbiosis International University

Students comparing private deemed universities in Pune may consider DPU, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University and Symbiosis International University. Each has a national presence, but their academic strengths, health science options and rankings differ.

ParameterDr. DY Patil Vidyapeeth (DPU)Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed UniversitySymbiosis International University
Established200319962002
NAAC GradeA++, CGPA 3.64A gradeA+, CGPA 3.58
NIRF University 202541Not in the top 10037
MBBS ProgrammeAvailable with 250 seats and NIRF Medical rank 12Available with 150 seatsMBBS not offered
MBA StrengthGBSRC, AICTE approved, with more than 120 recruitersBVIMR New Delhi wing and multiple campusesSCMS with NIRF Management rank 28
Dental (NIRF 2025)National rank 4Dental college availableNo dental school

DPU has the strongest Medical and Dental NIRF positions among the three institutions. SIU holds the advantage in management through SCMS and has the higher MBA ranking. Bharati Vidyapeeth operates across more locations in Maharashtra but has a lower NIRF position. For MBBS or BDS, students should compare the current NEET counselling cutoffs because DPU and Bharati Vidyapeeth both allot seats through MCC AIQ and state counselling.

DPU FAQs

Ques. Where does DPU Pune stand in the NIRF 2025 rankings?

Ans. Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (DPU), Pune, holds the 41st position in the University category, the 12th position in Medical and the 4th position in Dental under NIRF 2025. Its clinical education is supported by a hospital complex in Pimpri with more than 1,700 beds.

Ques. How much does the institutional-quota MBBS programme at DPU Pune cost?

Ans. Institutional-quota students pay a total MBBS fee of INR 2,82,55,024 for the 5.5-year course. MCC AIQ seats follow government-regulated fees, which are substantially lower. The current regulated fee schedule is available through mcc.nic.in.

Ques. Which NEET rank may be required for a DPU MBBS seat?

Ans. In recent cycles, the General-category closing rank for an MBBS AIQ seat at DPU Pimpri has remained within the top 40,000 all-India ranks. Institutional-quota seats generally close at lower NEET ranks than AIQ seats. Since the cutoff changes each year and after every round, students should check the current MCC counselling results.

Ques. What accreditation and UGC status does DPU Pune hold?

Ans. DPU Pune has NAAC A++ accreditation from its third cycle, with a CGPA of 3.64. The accreditation period runs from February 2022 to February 2029. Its UGC Category-I University status permits the institution to introduce new programmes and off-campus centres without receiving prior UGC approval.

Ques. What were the latest GBSRC MBA placement figures?

Ans. The latest placement season at GBSRC, DPU's management school in Tathawade, recorded a highest CTC of INR 21 LPA and an average CTC of INR 7 LPA. More than 120 companies recruit there, including Deloitte, KPMG, Asian Paints, ICICI Prudential, TCS, Wipro and Axis Bank.

Ques. Are both BDS and postgraduate dental courses available at DPU Pune?

Ans. Yes. DPU Dental College has 100 BDS seats and offers MDS in nine specialisations. These include Orthodontics, Oral Surgery, Periodontology, Prosthodontics and Pedodontics. DPU holds the 4th position in Dental under NIRF 2025. BDS admission uses NEET UG, while MDS applicants need NEET MDS.

Ques. Which B.Tech branches can students study at DPU?

Ans. The School of Science and Technology at Tathawade offers B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Biotechnology and Medical Biotechnology. Total fees for B.Tech CSE and AI-DS are INR 9,97,556. Selection is based on JEE Main or MHT CET.