A visionary and educationist, DY Patil is a pioneer in technical and professional education in the country. The DY Patil group, founded by him, has 3 deemed universities, 6 private universities, and over 180 institutions, with the first institution, Ramrao Adik Institute of Technology (RAIT), founded in 1983 in Navi Mumbai. List of colleges and coursesNavi MumbaiDY Patil Deemed-to-be University, NerulDY Patil Medical College, Navi MumbaiDY Patil University - School of MedicinePuneDY Patil Vidyapeeth, Pimpri (Medical, Dental, Biotechnology)DY Patil International University, AkurdiDY Patil College of Engineering, AkurdiDY Patil Institute of Technology, PimpriDY Patil University, Ambi (Talegaon)DY Patil College of Engineering and Innovation, Varale. KolhapurDY Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research InstituteDY Patil College of Engineering and Technology, KolhapurDY Patil Agriculture & Technical University, Talsande. Born on October 22, 1935, DY Patil served as the governor of Tripura, Bihar, and West Bengal during his distinguished public life.