Pune: 09 Sep 2025: Ajeenkya DY Patil University (ADYPU) hosted a press conference on 9th September at its DY Patil Knowledge City campus, announcing a series of landmark achievements that highlight the university’s growing stature in the fields of education, research, innovation, and student success.

The university proudly shared that it has received the NAAC ‘A’ Grade accreditation, a recognition that reaffirms its commitment to academic excellence. 

Adding to this, the School of Engineering entered the NIRF 2025 rankings in the 201–300 band, while the MBA program received the prestigious NBA accreditation, marking its management education on par with the country’s finest. 

The leadership of the institution was also recognized on an international platform when Chancellor Dr. Ajeenkya D. Y. Patil was honored with the Bharat Bhushan Award for visionary leadership and service to society. 

In another moment of pride, ADYPU earned the Great Place to Work®️ certification with a 92% Trust Index score, highlighting the strong culture of trust, purpose, and collaboration that defines the university community.

This year also marked a leap forward in technology and sustainability. 

ADYPU launched its own supercomputer, a powerful research tool that will fuel advancements in artificial intelligence, big data, and related areas. 

In another remarkable achievement, the university became the first in India to receive the Net Zero Assessment Certificate at the GNFZ Conference, signaling its deep commitment to sustainability as a responsibility, not a choice.

The press conference also highlighted remarkable student achievements that continue to bring ADYPU recognition on national and global platforms. 

Team Vac-Vectoor won second place at Innoquest and received a special mention at DesignX Thermal, while students from the School of Design secured first place at the DXS24 Global Innovation Challenge (UX India 2024, Bangalore). 

Legendary automobile designer Dilip Chhabria joined ADYPU as a mentor for design students, opening doors to unparalleled creativity and industry exposure. 

The story of Devashish Sharma, a student from the 2026 batch who secured a placement with Google at a package of ₹55 LPA, stood out as a proud moment that epitomizes the university’s mission to turn aspirations into achievements.

Expanding its academic horizons, ADYPU launched the School of Science this year, introducing futuristic programs in Quantum Technology, Nanotechnology, Data Science, and Cyber Forensics, among others. 

The university further strengthened its reputation on an international stage by winning the Business Titan Award by Radio City at Phuket.

Expanding its footprint in strategic research, ADYPU-DRIF has signed key MoUs in the field of defense innovations with the Global Policy Institute (DC), CAPS, IIT Guwahati, the Airport Authority of India, and the Indian Air Force. 

Simultaneously, the School of Film and Media brought the industry directly to campus through Film Production Week with Amalendu Chaudhari, BBC journalism workshops, the Dolby Sound Conclave, Red Bull DJ sessions, and a dedicated Game Production Week, offering students experiential learning opportunities that extend beyond classrooms.

The university’s growing reputation is also reflected in rankings and collaborations. ADYPU was ranked 79th in Times Engineering 2025 and 77th in Times of India Private Institutes 2025. Its Biotech Engineering program earned NBA accreditation, while the institution strengthened its global and industry connections by signing an MoU with Purdue University (EPICS) and over 20 leading corporate partners. Further, its Student Placement & Corporate Relations team received the Career Connect & Corporate Relations Award for outstanding contributions to student career advancement.

Looking to the future, ADYPU emphasized its complete alignment with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, incorporating multidisciplinary learning, major-minor flexibility, international credit transfers, and mandatory internships into its academic model.

Speaking at the conference, Dr. Ajeenkya D. Y. Patil, Chancellor of ADYPU, remarked, “These achievements are not just milestones; they are stepping stones toward our larger vision. ADYPU is more than a university; it is a launchpad for innovators, creators, and leaders who will shape tomorrow’s world. The best is yet to come.”

Situated in Pune’s dynamic DY Patil Knowledge City, ADYPU is a hub of innovation and academic excellence. The university offers a wide array of forward-thinking undergraduate and postgraduate programs spanning engineering, design, management, media, architecture, filmmaking, and law.