Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune (DPU) began under the leadership of the great visionary, Dr. D Y Patil. It began with only one institution under its fold - Dr. D Y Patil Medical, College & Research Centre. The Institute started as a centre of excellence with an emphasis on medical education and research. Gradually, the institute gained recognition as one of the best in the state and across the country. Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune is a private, non-profit, self-financing organisation, dedicated to serving society and making a difference. Over the last 19 years, there has been humungous growth and 10 more professional institutions have been added under its umbrella. These 10 institutions of Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune are in the field of medicine, dentistry, nursing, physiotherapy, optometry, biotechnology, homoeopathy, ayurveda, online learning and management. The institutions have earned prominence and stature by providing quality education to more than 4000 students across India and the globe. So far, it has nurtured and produced doctors, dentists, nurses, optometrists, physiotherapist, biotechnologists and management executives.

Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, was accorded the status of University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, vide Notification No. F.9-39/2001-U.3 dated 11th January 2003 of the Government of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Secondary & Higher Education, New Delhi, and (ii) Notification No.F6-9/2003 (CPP-I) dated 24/01/2003 by the University Grants Commission, New Delhi.