D. Y. Patil University, located in Nerul, Navi Mumbai (Sector 7), is a deemed-to-be university established in 2002. It is recognized by the UGC and accredited with NAAC ‘A++’. Founded by Dr. D. Y. Patil, the institution is part of the larger D. Y. Patil Group, which runs several universities and colleges across India.
The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in disciplines such as Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Biotechnology, Management (MBA), Hospitality, and Allied Health Sciences. It is particularly renowned for its medical and healthcare education, with a strong emphasis on research, clinical training, and industry collaboration.
The Nerul campus is equipped with advanced laboratories, teaching hospitals, a central library, hostels, and sports facilities, fostering holistic student development. D. Y. Patil University has a strong placement record, especially in healthcare and allied sectors, and provides scholarships to meritorious and economically weaker students. Guided by its vision of excellence and innovation, it continues to be one of Maharashtra’s leading deemed universities.