D Y Patil University (DYPU), Navi Mumbai - Introduction

The D Y Patil University (DYPU) is named after its illustrious and visionary founder, Dr Dnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil. Known for his philanthropic and social service, Dr Patil, a padmashree awardee visualized a dream to make quality education accessible to the ever burgeoning, aspiring youth of the nation seeking careers in professional domains like engineering and medicine . Thus, the D Y Patil University stands as a symbol of excellence in education and health care, the twin objectives of the founder chancellor. The academic programs are planned, adhering to the vision and mission of the university. The presence of the ideas created through our vision and mission can be seen in the designing of our courses and their curricula, the pedagogical tools and methods adopted and promoted, the faculty Development Programs, the interaction with all stakeholders, the robust feedback systems, the reliable evaluation and assessment systems that are in force at our university.

This Applies to our undergraduate and post graduate programs as well as our research programs across the courses, namely Health Sciences, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Business Management, Hospitality and Tourism Studies. A strategy is in place with specific goals and action plans to carry out the mission and accomplishing the Vision as well as adhere to the norms set by statutory educational bodies of the nation, to provide a certain standard of quality education.

Our Placements

In last 5 years self employed are 1100, Students opting for higher education 383 and 103 Students have qualified competitive exams.

Our Alumni

DYPU Alumni Association is registered and has contributed substantially in the form of endowments, donations, awards and participation in academic activities. Two University gold medals are instituted through Alumni endowments. Two alumni are also Member of Parliaments.

·         The primary thrust of DYPU is on areas of pedagogical importance like the effective delivery of the curriculum through   methods conducive to active learning and ‘Learning by doing’.

·         Learner-centric, innovative methods are practiced at all Schools.

·         These include patient-centric, evidence-based, community-based experiential learning, simulation method, role-   reversal case-study method, integrated teaching-learning programs and peer-assisted learning.

·         State-of-the-art clinical skills in the simulation laboratory is established with high fidelity patient simulators with trainers.

·         A full-time faculty coordinator oversees structured training for Medical, Dental, Ayurveda and Nursing students.

·         Additionally, audio-video resources, Virtual classrooms hosting national and international subject experts through   webinars and e-content development, makes teaching learning interactive and participatory.

·         Learning Management System (LMS)for development and delivery of e-learning resources is installed in all the   schools.

·         Also, Interactive Display boards and Lecture Capture Systems are available in class rooms. Entire campus is Wi-Fi   enabled with broadband internet access.

·         For medical students, the university has actively pursued the system of providing them with early clinical exposure that   gives them a head start in acquiring the necessary diagnostic acumen.

·         Additionally, DYPU constantly and consistently endeavors to upgrade existing skills, knowledge and explore emerging   areas and subjects in the domain of health care.

·         A part of the growth strategy the university has adopted, is to promote inter- disciplinary and multi -disciplinary studies,   especially involving technology, that transcends narrow boundaries imposed by conventional courses.

·         A case in point is the Medical Simulation Lab and Simulation Skills Centre mentioned earlier.

·         This fits in appropriately with the education and health policies being promoted at the national level.

·         DYPU is uniquely positioned to shape medical education with the Interprofessional Education (IPE) movement with its   emphasis on emerging trends and upgradation of skills in health care, converging with fast paced growth seen in   science and technology.