ADYPU Pune Admission 2026

Ajeenkya DY Patil University
Pune, Maharashtra · ADYPU Pune · Estd. 2015
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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Ajeenkya DY Patil University Pune 2026-27 admissions at adypu.edu.in. Application typically February-June 2026. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Ajeenkya DY Patil University

Ajeenkya DY Patil University (ADYPU), established in 2015 by an Act of the Maharashtra state legislature, is a private state university located at Charholi Budruk, Lohegaon (Pune). The university is part of the Dr. DY Patil Group (Ajeenkya branch — named after Dr. Ajeenkya DY Patil, son of the founder Dr. Dnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil). ADYPU has a strong focus on liberal arts, design and emerging technologies.

Ajeenkya DY Patil University has multiple schools — School of Design (BDes), School of Engineering & Technology, School of Architecture, School of Liberal Arts, School of Management, School of Film & Media Studies, School of Health Sciences, School of Hospitality & Tourism, and School of Fashion. The School of Design and the School of Film & Media Studies are flagship verticals. NAAC accredited.

Admissions through ADYPU Entrance Test or design portfolio (Design programmes) + interview. JEE Main, NATA, NID DAT, NIFT, CAT accepted depending on programme. CUET UG/PG accepted. PhD through ADYPU PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹1,500 (General) / ₹1,500 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

ADYPU Entrance / Portfolio
Conducted by Ajeenkya DY Patil University Pune

Admissions through ADYPU Entrance Test or design portfolio (Design programmes) + interview. JEE Main, NATA, NID DAT, NIFT, CAT, CUET UG/PG accepted depending on programme. PhD through ADYPU PhD entrance.

Eligibility

BDes: Plus Two pass + portfolio + interview/NID DAT/NIFT. UG: Plus Two pass with 50%. MBA: bachelor 50% + CAT/CMAT. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
ADYPU Admission Opens 2026 15 Feb 2026 — adypu.edu.in Closed
ADYPU Entrance 2026 20 May 2026 — adypu.edu.in Upcoming
ADYPU Counselling 2026 30 Jun 2026 — adypu.edu.in Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

ADYPU merit scholarships, DY Patil Foundation scholarships, MH state Mahajyoti/Sarathi, Central Sector Scholarship.

Reservations

SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Ajeenkya DY Patil University?
Ajeenkya DY Patil University admits students primarily through ADYPU Entrance / Portfolio. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Ajeenkya DY Patil University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹1500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹1500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Ajeenkya DY Patil University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Ajeenkya DY Patil University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Ajeenkya DY Patil University accept ADYPU Entrance / Portfolio scores?
ADYPU Entrance / Portfolio is the primary basis for admission at Ajeenkya DY Patil University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.