School of Pharmacy and Research at Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU), by Dr. D. Y. Patil Group, Pune, invites students to build a career in healthcare through its wide range of diploma, degree, postgraduate and doctoral pharmacy courses
Pune, (Maharashtra) [India] September 07, 2026: Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU), by Dr. D. Y. Patil Group, Pune, has announced the opening of admissions for the academic year 2026-27 at its School of Pharmacy and Research. Formerly known as Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, the school has been shaping pharmacy professionals since 1994 and continues to be one of the well-known names in pharmacy education in the country.
Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU), by Dr. D. Y. Patil Group, Pune, is one of the constituent institutes set up under the Dr. D. Y. Patil Unitech Society, offering programmes across Engineering, Pharmacy, Management, Hotel Management, Law and Humanities. The university follows the National Education Policy 2020 and lays emphasis on equity, access, quality and accountability in education, along with a strong focus on interdisciplinary learning, hands-on training and industry exposure.
Dr. Somnath P. Patil, Pro-Chancellor, Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU), by Dr. D. Y. Patil Group, Pune, said, “Pharmacy today is not just about dispensing medicines, it is about caring for people and contributing to the larger healthcare system. At Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU), by Dr. D. Y. Patil Group, Pune, we want to give our students an education that is rooted in real-world practice, so that they step out ready for the industry and ready to lead. I invite students who wish to build a meaningful career in healthcare to be a part of this journey with us.”
Dnyaan Prasad Global University School of Pharmacy and Research by Dr. D. Y. Patil Group, Pune, offers a full range of courses starting from Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharm) to Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm), B. Pharm + MBA (Pharma. Tech), Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D), Pharm D (Post Baccalaureate), Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharm) with specialisations in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Analysis, and Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences. To keep pace with changing industry needs, the institute has also introduced an Advanced Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Computational Drug Discovery and an Advanced Certificate Course in Clinical Trials and Pharmacovigilance.
The institute has received several important recognitions, including a rank of 35th in NIRF, NAAC accreditation with A++ grade (2nd cycle, CGPA 3.77), a national rank of 07 with Zonal rank 01 and State rank 01 in the IIRF rankings, and a place in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ranking 2025. The school has also been recognised as one of the Best Industry Linked Pharmaceutical Institutes, ranked 25th among Leaders in Pharmacy in India, and awarded the Diamond Band under the R World Institutional Ranking for Academic and Research. It also won the MS APTI Best Active College of the Year Award in 2025 and the AICTE Lilavati National Award.
Innovation and research remain a key focus area for the institute. Its Institution’s Innovation Council has been awarded the highest 4-star rating by the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell and has also received Mentor Status with financial support to guide other institutes. Students from the school have won recognition at state-level platforms too — Siddhi Bhalekar and Trupti Shelar, along with their mentor Dr. Shweta Mishra, won the District Level MH State Student Innovation Challenge 2024 and received seed funding of Rs. 1 lakh, while Pranali Jadhav secured the 2nd rank in the Maharashtra State Inter-University Research Competition ‘Avishkar 2024’ with a scholarship of Rs. 1 lakh. A student-led startup incubated at the institute, Drinkos Pvt. Ltd., has raised Rs. 40 lakhs in funding under the NIDHI PRAYAS scheme.
Talking about what sets the institute apart, Dr. Rohini S. Patil, Chief Operating Officer, Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU), by Dr. D. Y. Patil Group, Pune, said, “Our aim has always been to build an environment where students learn by doing, not just by reading. Through our labs, industry tie-ups and research culture, we make sure students at Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU) get exposure that goes well beyond the classroom. We look forward to welcoming a new batch of aspiring pharmacists this admission season.”
Students at Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU), by Dr. D. Y. Patil Group, Pune, benefit from strong placement support and tie-ups with leading names in the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector such as Cipla, GSK, Zydus, Lupin, Sanofi, Medtronic, Abbott, Sandoz, Emcure, TCS and Cognizant, among others. The institute has also signed MoUs with organisations and universities in India and abroad, including Piramal, Haffkine, University of Illinois Chicago and University of Surrey, opening doors for internships, research collaborations and higher studies.
With admissions now open for 2026-27, seats are filling up fast for the D. Pharm programme and other courses at the institute.
About Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU), by Dr. D. Y. Patil Group, Pune
Dnyaan Prasad Global University (DPGU), by Dr. D. Y. Patil Group, Pune, is set up under the Dr. D. Y. Patil Unitech Society and carries forward its legacy of nearly five decades in education. The university runs six constituent institutes offering programmes in Engineering, Pharmacy, Management, Hotel Management, Law and Humanities. Its School of Pharmacy and Research, formerly known as Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, has been training pharmacy professionals since 1994 and offers programmes from diploma to doctoral level, backed by modern laboratories, active industry partnerships and a strong research culture.
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