The D.Y. Patil Education Society (Institution Deemed to be University) was established under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956 vide MHRD notification No: F.9-26/2004-U-3 dated 01.09.2005. The Sponsoring Society is registered under Societies Registration Act, 1860 with Registration No. Maharashtra/32907/Kolhapur on 21.11.2013.