Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (DPU), Pune, sponsored by Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Society, Pune, was declared as “Deemed-to-be-University” under Section 3 of UGC Act 1956 in 2003. From a humble beginning with one constituent unit i.e. Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre, Pune; DPU over the last 16 years has grown exponentially with addition of eight more constituent units under its ambit.
The Government of India, MHRD, on the advice of UGC, declared Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune as Deemed-to-be University comprising of Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Center, Pimpri, Pune vide its notification dated 11th January 2003.
The scholarships provided by the university are based on merit as well as the financial background of students. Here are some of the scholarship criteria set by the university:
- Students from difficult financial backgrounds will get free seats up to a limit according to university rules.
- Students from SC/ST/OBC classes will get concessions and receive a Government Scholarship.
- Students who score the first rank each year will get an award.
| Number |
Type of Scholarship |
| 1 |
Pune Vidyapeeth Vidyarthi Kalyan Mandal Scholarship |
| 2 |
Merit-cum-Need Based Scholarship for Girls. This scholarship is for ₹50,000 yearly and is based on academic performance |
| 3 |
For the MSCIT Course |
| 4 |
For SC/ST/OBC students and is awarded by the Government of India along with the Social Welfare Department |
