Established in 2002, Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapith (Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil University) is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Navi Mumbai (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Maharashtra. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapith is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapith offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 20 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Padmashree Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapith also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.