D.Y. Patil PGDM Institute, Akurdi (DYPPGDMI), is part of the Dr. D.Y. Patil Pratishthan — one of Maharashtra's largest private educational groups comprising 162 institutes, three deemed universities, and over 1.25 lakh students. Founded under the visionary leadership of Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil, the institute is approved by AICTE and recognized by the Government of Maharashtra.
DYPPGDMI offers a comprehensive PGDM programme structured across four terms, incorporating core and elective courses, industry-recognized certifications (Cambridge Level Certificates, Power BI, CAPM, Advanced Excel, Generative AI), international and domestic tours, social immersion live projects, and a strong corporate placement cell (CRPC).
The institute was listed among the Top 10 Promising Colleges for Entrepreneurship Programs by Higher Education Review 2024 and ranked 7th Best Emerging B-School of India by Outlook India 2024. The campus features smart classrooms, an NSE Finance Lab, seminar halls, computer labs, a well-stocked library, and boys' and girls' hostels.