Ajeenkya DY Patil University is a leading private University located in Pune in the Indian State of Maharashtra. It was established in 2002 under Maharashtra Govt. The University runs its courses on two campuses located in Pune and Navi Mumbai. The university is a NAAC accredited A Grade university which is duly recognized by University Grant Commission (UGC). DY Patil University was established with a view to spreading quality education in all areas of high learning and health services in India. The university has a mission of becoming a global leader and a renowned educational institution. Thousands of students are part of the university. The university offers various courses at Undergraduate, Post Graduate and Doctorate levels. It also offers Diploma, Certificate and Research Courses in various fields like Engineering, Management, Architecture, Dentistry, Biotechnology, Hospitality and Tourism, Life Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health.

School of Hotel Management of Ajeenkya DY Patil University is the best place to pursue a degree in Hotel Management. Three programs are offered by the school in Hotel Management. These programs are Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM), B.Sc. in Culinary Arts and B.Sc. in Hospitality and Administration. Bachelor of Hotel Management (BHM) is a four years program divided into eight semesters while the rest of the two are three years full-time programs divided into six semesters. To get admission to this program, students must have cleared he/her 12th with a minimum of 45% marks. Courses offered under the category of hotel management are designed in a manner that includes a perfect blend of industry and academic requirements. The program aims to meet the constantly changing demand of the hospitality and hotel industry. This program focuses on developing skilful and innovative minds through its rigorous curriculum and practical experiences. The course offered by the school of hotel management opens the door of opportunities widely for the students pursuing this course. After completion of the program, students can get career opportunities in hotels, restaurants, bars, the Catering industry, Transport, Tourism etc. The hotel and hospitality industry is the only industry whose demands will increase day by day, this will provide ample opportunities to the students and a prospect of growth.

The faculty at Ajeenkya DY Patil University are highly qualified and fully devoted to developing emerging professionals. The faculty of the University treats the students as mentors who are always ready to help the students. They never behave like all-knowing dispensers of information. Only having a strong curriculum does not assure quality education. Delivering that curriculum is equally important. The University has collaborated with many Top international universities for the purpose of better learning. It has collaborations with Coventry University, Northumbria University, Queens College, and University of South Carolina etc.

The University not only assures quality education but also provides ample opportunities for placement. Every year many leading companies come for recruiting talent from the campus of the university. The university has tie-ups with many leading companies for providing an excellent human resource for them. It has strong corporate links with Maruti Suzuki, Motilal Oswal, Desmania, BYJU’S, TATA motors, Kohler, Faurecia, Bajaj, DC Design, Johnson Controls, Smile Foundation, Pinnacle, Columbia Asia, Lemon Tree, Future General Jaro education etc.

Ajeenkya DY Patil University is divided into nine schools that offer different courses in different streams. These schools are:

•    School of Law
•    School of Liberal Arts
•    School of Management
•    DYPDC School of Design
•    School of Film & Media
•    School of Hotel management
•    School of Architecture
•    School of Engineering
•    School of Information Technologies

The students who aspire to take admission to the various courses offered by Ajeenkya DY Patil University are required to appear for ACET Exam. ACET exam is a mandatory entrance exam for seeking admission to various UG and PG programs of the university. ACET is the ADYPU Common Entrance Test which is mandatory for Indian students for taking admission in any program under any school of ADYP University.