Conferred with an Honorary Doctorate by the University of Central Lancanshire, United Kingdom, Dr. Ajeenkya Patil also has a Master's degree in Business Administration from Richmond College, U.K., and a degree in Marketing from London School of Economics. He nourishes a dream of turning Maharashtra into a place for world-class education and learning.

The DYP-DC Center for Automotive Research and Studies is a testimony to his acute foresight and exceptional business knowledge.

In the words of Dr. Ajeenkya Patil, the chairman of DY Patil Group, “We are honoured to initiate one of the finest institutions of India with Dilip Chhabria, The DYPDC Center for Automotive Research and Studies. The institute will be a worldwide center of excellence in Automotive Studies that will produce the best designers who will subsequently contribute to India’s automotive industry. The institute is one of its kinds because we have Dilip Chhabria acting as the chief mentor to the students, a highly qualified faculty from across the globe, and a great infrastructure.

“I am pleased to welcome you all to DYPDC College, and wish you all the very best for your education and your career” – Dr.Ajeenkya Patil