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My Dear Students,

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School, Pune.

We believe that students must be empowered and equipped to face the continuous challenges of the corporate world by bridging the gap between their knowledge and the requirements of the industry to produce technically sound and innovative managers who have original thinking. At Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School, this is sought to be achieved with the focussed and professional efforts of the management supported by the passion of its highly qualified faculty.

While education is imparted within the framework and guidelines laid down by the regulatory bodies, we enhance classroom teaching with seminars, workshops, industrial visits, corporate lectures, home assignments and tests, besides co-curricular activities. The curriculum is designed according to NEP 2020.

Our programmes aim to impart practical skills needed for the corporate world, provide training for employability skills, and empower students to become effective leaders, in addition to inculcating integrity, sincerity and dedication among the students.

We employ diverse methods, including lectures, seminars, workshops, technical (lab) sessions, and industrial visits. Students engage in experiential learning, real-time projects, certification courses, desertation, and research-based projects. The curriculum encompasses topics on entrepreneurship, specialization specific modules, aptitude tests, etc., fostering academic growth.

It is indeed true that “Change begins at the end of the comfort zone.” We empower students to become influential leaders with the values of integrity, sincerity and dedication.

I take this opportunity to assure you all of our commitment to excellence in all endeavours, and to encourage intellectual discipline and academic vigour to maximise learning.

I am sure that the holistic learning experience at Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School will put you on the path to a satisfying and rewarding career.

Once again, I welcome you to our institution and hope you have a great learning experience. I also wish you a very happy and successful future.

Dr. Amol Gawande, best known for his cerebral, creative endeavours, progressive mindset, resilient, visionary acclaimed of being the youngest director at Dr. D.Y. Patil B-School, Pune and has been conferred with the academic fraternity since about sixteen years.

He is NSE Certified, CCC Certified from DOECC and has earned Entrepreneurship Development Certification from the Department of Science and Technology, India. Under his extrusive leadership, Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School is a proud member of Institution's Innovation Council (IIC) under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

He has received many awards and accolades from “Best Director of the Year Award”, “Most Visionary and Innovative Director of the Year Award”, “Rashtriya Siksha Gaurav Puraskar” to “National Happiness Uniocorn Award” in 2022. He has filed for 9 Patents and got the grant for his 3 Patents. He has presented research papers in several International Universities like Harvard University and MIT University, published 2 text books, 5 edited books, 12 book chapters, 7 case studies, 27 journal Papers, 11 conference proceedings, 7 News articles, 16 conference Presentations and 5 copyrights.

He is a proud member of many professional and social bodies. He is serving as the Executive Board Member of AIMS (Association of Indian Management Schools) and prior to this, he served as the Chairman of AIMS, Pune Chapter. He is also the Vice President of CEGR (Centre for Education, Growth and Research, New Delhi). He is the Executive Member of Management Education & Research Consortium Global (MERC Global) and International Association of Business Researchers, India. He is the Founder Member of International Association of Commerce & Management, India.

Under his prominent leadership, excellent vision and differentiated approach, Dr. D.Y. Patil B-School has received several high standing awards for being the Best Emerging B-Schools in India from Times of India and ET Now. He is a bonafide prodigy, dynamic at his approach, treasure-trove of talent, holds special inclination towards music and is student centroidal. He is an excellent leader pitching and striving for perfection.

Educational Qualifications

MA in Psychology
Ph.D. in Management
MMS in Financial Management
B.Com.

Academic Affiliations

Director, Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School, (August, 2019 – Present)
Professor, Global Business School and Research Centre, (Dec. 2016 - July 2019)
Assistant Professor, MIT School of Telecom Management, (March 2014 - Dec. 2016)
Assistant Professor, MITCON Institute of Management, (Dec. 2011 - March 2014)
Lecturer, MBA Dept., Siddhant College of Engineering, (Jan. 2011 - Dec 2011)

Industry Experience

Manager – Trading (U.S. Equity Market), Capstone Securities Analysis Pvt. Ltd., (May 2009 – Dec. 2010)
Manager (Commodity Advisory Services), Syscon Securities Private Limited, (Jan. 2004 –May 2007)

Awards & Honors

Visionary Academic Leader of the Year 2023 Award by CEGR, New Delhi on 19^th April 2023.
National Happiness Uniocorn Award by Hertfullness Organization, India on 21^st August 2022.
Innovative Academic Leader of the Year 2022 Award by Integrated Chambers of Commerce and Industry on 30^th July 2022.
Best Director of the Year Award by Center for Education Growth and Research (CEGR), New Delhi, on 18^th April, 2022.
Rashtriya Siksha Gaurav Puraskar Award by Center for Education Growth and Research (CEGR), New Delhi, on 30^th December 2021.
Most Visionary and Innovative Director of the Year Award by Bizox Media Network Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, on 18^th March 2021.
Best Director of the Year Award at World Leadership Congress on 17^th February 2021.

Professional Affiliations

Executive Board Member, Association of Indian Management Schools.
Vice President, Center for Education Growth and Research.
Chairman, Pune Chapter, Association of Indian Management Schools.
Executive Member, International Association of Business Researchers.
Founder Member, International Association of Commerce & Management.
Executive Member, Management Education & Research Consortium Global.

Patents

Published a Patent titled “IOT-Based Vehicle Authority and Monitoring System Using Driving License to the Indian Patent Office on 03/07/2023, Application Number 202321044469A
Published a Patent titled “E-Learning Based Hybrid Training for Education and Management System Model to the Indian Patent Office on 12/11/2022, Application Number 202221064916
Published a Patent titled “The effect of human resource management practices on total quality management implementation” to the Indian Patent Office on 30/05/2022, Application Number: 202221030955.
Received Certificate of Grant for Patent titled “A cloud-based secured electronic trading system” from German Patent & Trade Mark Office, on January 28, 2022, DE file number: 20 2022 100 308.4.
Received Certificate of Grant for Patent titled “An Intelligent MCQ Exam Management System” from German Patent & Trade Mark Office, on January 12, 2022, DE file number: 20 2021 105 950.8.
Received Certificate of Grant for Patent titled “IOT-Supported Online Food Ordering System” from German Patent & Trade Mark Office, on January 12, 2022, DE file number: 20 2021 105 949.4.
Published a Patent titled “Advanced and online MCQ examination management system” to Indian Patent Office on 17/12/2021, Application Number: 202111054012.
Published a Patent titled “Advanced branding in the marketing of Unilever products using ML” to the Indian Patent Office on 11/11/2021, Application Number: 202111051749.
Published a Patent titled “Immediate Lowest Amount Flight Tickets Management System” to Indian Patent Office on 29/10/2021, Application Number: 202121046132.
Published a Patent titled “Improved the Tourism Services and Management System” to Indian Patent Office on 01/10/2021, Application Number: 202121045953.
Published an Innovation Patent titled “STM-Strategic Tourism Management: Strategic Workflow in Hospitality and Tourism Management” to the Australian Government (Innovation Patent Australia) on 05/12/2020, Patent Number: 2020103908.

Copyrights

Registered copyright titled “System and Method for Managing Cryptocurrency”, at the Registrar of Copyrights, Copyright Office, Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Registration Number: L-119845/2022), on 20.12.2022.
Registered copyright titled “Method and System for Managing Credit Card”, at the Registrar of Copyrights, Copyright Office, Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Registration Number: L-118465/2022), on 02/11/2022.
Registered copyright titled “System and Method for Project Based Services Application”, at the Registrar of Copyrights, Copyright Office, Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Registration Number: L-118445/2022), on 01/11/2022.
Registered copyright titled “Electronic Toll Management”, at the Registrar of Copyrights, Copyright Office, Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Registration Number: L-118328/2022), on 20/10/2022.
Registered copyright titled “System and Method for Vendor and Customer Management in a Supply Chain”, at the Registrar of Copyrights, Copyright Office, Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Registration Number: L-118327/2022), on 20/10/2022.
Registered copyright titled “Customized Deployment In Information Management System”, at the Registrar of Copyrights, Copyright Office, Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Registration Number: L-118223/2022), on 17/10/2022.
Registered copyright titled “Smart Village Tourism”, at the Registrar of Copyrights, Copyright Office, Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Registration Number: L-118222/2022), on 17/10/2022.
Registered copyright titled “E-commerce management system”, at the Registrar of Copyrights, Copyright Office, Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Registration Number: L-104051/2021), on 03/06/2021.
Registered copyright titled “Customer retention after product sales”, at the Registrar of Copyrights, Copyright Office, Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Registration Number: L-104052/2021), on 03/06/2021.
Registered copyright titled “Financial management in rural area”, at the Registrar of Copyrights, Copyright Office, Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Registration Number: L-103946/2021), on 31/05/2021.
Registered copyright titled “Deep insight representation using recurring revenue management system” at the Registrar of Copyrights, Copyright Office, Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Registration Number: L-101035/2021), on 30/03/2021.
Registered copyright titled “Marketing strategy of relocation services” at the Registrar of Copyrights, Copyright Office, Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Registration Number: L-99426/2021).

Books

Contemporary issues in Business, Management, and Society. Research and Publication Cell, Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School, Pune, First Edition, ISBN: 978-81-950596-2-1. June 2022.
Fostering Resilient Business Ecosystems and Economic Growth: Towards the Next Normal. Research and Publication Cell, Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School, Pune, First Edition, ISBN: 978-81-950596-1-4. May 2022.
CASEPEDIA: Volume 1: Case Studies in Management. Case Development Cell (CDC), Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School, Pune, India, First Edition, ISBN: 978-81-952936-4-3. July 2021.
Caselets in Business. January, Case Development Cell, Dr. D. Y. Patil B-School, Pune, India, First Edition, ISBN: 978-81-952936-4-3. Jan. 2021.
Embracing Change & Transformation-Breakthrough Innovation and Creativity. Success Publications, Pune, First Edition, ISBN: 978-93-950596-0-7. March 2021.
Textbook of Nanocomputing, Saliha Publications, Tamil Nadu, India, First Edition, pp. 164, ISBN: 978-81-948131-2-5. 2021.
Marketing Strategy, Success Publications, Pune, First Edition, pp. 138, ISBN: 978-81-952936-7-4. 2021.

Case Studies

Bharat electronics: Focus on R&D. CASEPEDIA Volume 2 Case Studies in Management (pp 42-46, May). ISBN: 978-81-950596-3-8
Maruti: Triple bottom line. CASEPEDIA Volume 2 Case Studies in Management (pp 21-25, May). ISBN: 978-81-950596-3-8
Reliance Industries: Net Cash Position. CASEPEDIA Volume 1 Case Studies in Management (pp 66-69, August). ISBN: 978-81-952936-5-0
ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co Limited: IT Strategy. CASEPEDIA Volume 1 Case Studies in Management (pp. 44-47, August). ISBN: 978-81-952936-5-0
Biocon: Biologics pre-IPO deals. CASEPEDIA Volume 1: Case Studies in Management (pp. 22-25, July). ISBN: 978-81-952936-5-0.
Shree Cements - Superior Performance vs Peers. Caselets in Business (pp. 34-37, January). ISBN: 978-81-952936-4-3.
Ultratech Cement: Maintaining Industry Leadership. Caselets in Business (pp. 14-17, January). ISBN: 978-81-952936-4-3.
JSW Steel: Focus on operational efficiency. Caselets in Business (pp. 05-09, January). ISBN: 978-81-952936-4-3.
ITC: Acquisition of Sunrise Foods. Caselets in Business (pp. 01-04, January). ISBN: 978-81-952936-4-3.

Research Papers

The impact of an effective academic audit on accreditation performance. Quality Assurance in Education, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print.2025. DOI.
Barriers and need for dataset sharing in the publishing of research thesis. Iberoamerican Journal of Science Measurement and Communication, Vol. 5 No. 2, pp. 1–17.2025. DOI.
Scopus weighted CiteScore: A better alternative to plain CiteScore. Iberoamerican Journal of Science Measurement and Communication, Vol. 5 No. 1, pp. 1–15.2025. DOI.
Predicting and Analyzing Student Exam Behavior with Distributed Machine Learning. March 2024, IEEE Xplore.2024. DOI.
Early Detection of College Student Mental Health Issues Using Machine Learning. November 2024, IEEE Xplore.2024. DOI.
Digitalization in the Retail Business: A Strategy to gain a Competitive Edge. Asian Journal of Management, Vol. 14 (2), pp. 129-132.2023. DOI.
Sealing the gaps: enhancing quality control in business school dissertations. Quality Assurance in Education, Vol. 31 (3), pp. 469-484. 2023. DOI.
Quality complacency in Indian higher education institutions between the second and third cycles of accreditation. Quality Assurance in Education, Vol. 30, No. 4, pp. 431-445. 2022. DOI.
Comparative study of regressor and classifier with decision tree using modern tools. Materials Today: Proceedings, 56(6), 3571-3576. 2022. DOI.
Perceived Organizational Support and Employee Performance: Trust as a Mediator. Empirical Economics Letters, Vol. 20, Special Issue 3, May, pp. 107-114. DOI.
Relationship between work engagement and employee turnover intention: Organizational justice as a mediator. Vidyabharati International Interdisciplinary Research Journal, Vol. 13, Issue 01, pp. 906-913. 2021. DOI.
A study of impact of digital banking on customer service delivery and business performance of banks of India: A literature review. Vidyabharati International Interdisciplinary Research Journal, Vol. 13, Issue 01, pp. 896-905. 2021. DOI.
Covid-19 pandemic and its likely effect on economic development: An opinion survey of professionals. International Journal of Multidisciplinary: Applied Business and Education Research, 2(5), 388–397. 2021. DOI.
Certification of Products in Ecommerce Websites using Rule Based Decision Tree. Empirical Economics Letters, Vol. 20, Special Issue 2, October, pp. 241-250. 2021. DOI.

News Articles

Choosing between MBA and PGDM. Deccan Herald. January 02, 2020. Link.
Eight popular jobs that require an MBA degree. Digital Learning. October 18, 2019. Link.
MBA V/S PGDM: How Are They Different, And What Should You Choose? BW Businessworld Magazine, ABP Group. July 13, 2019. Link.
Industry leaders talk to students on topics of contemporary interest. Hindustan Times. May 10, 2019. Link.
The b-school route. The Pioneer. April 10, 2019. Link.
Amol Gawande (2018). Why Marketing Is A Preferred Choice Amongst Graduates. siliconindia. May 10, 2018. Link.
Amol Gawande (2017). Why Marketing Is A Preferred Choice Amongst Graduates. CEO Insights. October 01, 2017. Link.

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