Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Nursing, established in 2000 and located in Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, serves as a constituent unit of Dr. D. Y. Patil Education Society (Deemed to be University), Kolhapur. The campus is fully equipped with modern infrastructure including well-designed lecture halls, comprehensive laboratories, an auditorium with seating capacity up to 250, a central library spanning 1,230 square meters, hostel facilities, and direct access to a 710-bed teaching hospital with 14 specialty services. The college maintains 265 total seats across undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programs and is approved by the Government of Maharashtra, Indian Nursing Council, and Maharashtra Nursing Council.
- Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Nursing Facilities: Central Library
- Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Nursing Facilities: Other Facilities
- Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Nursing Facilities: Sports & Recreation
- Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Nursing Facilities: Innovation & Research
- Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Nursing Hostel Facilities
- Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Nursing Events & Festivals
Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Nursing Facilities: Central Library
The college library serves as a comprehensive knowledge hub designed to support both teaching staff and students across all academic levels. The central library facility is expansive and well-organized with dedicated reading spaces for different user categories.
The central library spans 1,230 square meters and accommodates over 330 students simultaneously across its reading zones. The collection includes 10,500 central library books and 130 national and international journals. Additionally, the dedicated nursing library houses 1,886 books and 19 national and international journals. The library operates for 16 hours daily, offering extended access for sustained academic support. Internet connectivity and digital library facilities are freely available to all students and faculty members, enabling comprehensive research and reference capabilities.
Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Nursing Facilities: Other Facilities
The college provides a full spectrum of academic and support infrastructure across the campus to enhance the learning environment and student well-being. Each facility is designed to meet Indian Nursing Council norms and support holistic nursing education.
Lecture halls feature well-spaced desks, excellent ventilation, natural lighting, and superior acoustics. Each classroom is equipped with the latest audio-visual teaching aids to facilitate interactive learning. The auditorium is centrally air-conditioned with a capacity of up to 250 seats and complete audio-visual infrastructure for seminars, symposia, guest lectures, and cultural programs.
The college operates eight specialized laboratories including departments for obstetrics and gynaecology, child health nursing (paediatric), nutrition, community health nursing, advanced skills, preclinical sciences (biochemistry, microbiology, anatomy, and physiology), and computer applications. The preclinical science laboratories and computer lab benefit from shared access to D. Y. Patil Medical College facilities, which are equipped with the latest technology. Additional support facilities include a canteen, health center with first aid services, ATM, comprehensive IT infrastructure with WiFi connectivity, and a seminar hall that is air-conditioned.
Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Nursing Facilities: Sports & Recreation
The college provides structured recreational and fitness facilities to promote physical wellness and work-life balance among its student population and staff. Sports and gym amenities support extracurricular activities integral to nursing education.
The campus offers dedicated gym facilities and sports facilities for all students. Hostel recreational areas include indoor gaming options such as table tennis and carom, television rooms, and open recreational zones designed for leisure and informal social interaction during non-academic hours.
Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Nursing Facilities: Innovation & Research
The college infrastructure supports evidence-based practice and research-oriented learning essential to advanced nursing education. Clinical and research facilities are integrated within the campus ecosystem to provide students with authentic research exposure.
The college benefits from being located on a shared campus with D. Y. Patil Multi-specialty Hospital, which operates 805 beds with advanced diagnostic and therapeutic departments. The hospital includes 13 operation theaters, multiple medical and surgical wards, neonatal and general ICUs, pathology, microbiology, component blood bank facilities, and radiography services featuring CT scan, MRI, ultrasound, mammography, and X-ray equipment. Students are strategically posted within the hospital to gain clinical experience and skill development. Community health experience is facilitated through postings at the D. Y. Patil Urban Family Health Centre in Kasbabawda and rural health centers at Herly and Shiroli, enabling students to engage in urban and rural public health settings as per their curriculum requirements.
Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Nursing Hostel Facilities
The college provides residential accommodation for students requiring on-campus housing. Hostel facilities are structured to ensure comfort, security, and community living conducive to academic focus.
Hostel rooms feature non-air-conditioned triple-sharing arrangements furnished with beds, tables, chairs, and wardrobes. Additional amenities within hostel blocks include water coolers, television rooms, guest rooms for visiting family members, and indoor recreational play areas. Each hostel has an attached cafeteria with mess services. Round-the-clock security is maintained across hostel facilities, and reading rooms provide quiet study spaces for residents. The hostels are managed to ensure hygiene standards and a supportive living environment that complements academic pursuits.
Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Nursing Events & Festivals
The college actively facilitates academic events, cultural celebrations, and professional development activities that enrich the student experience beyond classroom learning. The campus calendar includes regular seminars, continuing education programs, and community engagement initiatives.
The auditorium and seminar halls regularly host continuing education programs, guest lectures, symposia, and seminars featuring healthcare professionals and academic experts. Cultural activities and institutional celebrations are organized throughout the academic year utilizing the college's event infrastructure. Alumni associations maintain ongoing networking and professional engagement opportunities for graduates, fostering a vibrant community of nursing professionals connected to the institution.