This policy establishes protections for academic freedom at Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, supporting free inquiry, research, teaching, learning, publication, and expression without censorship, retaliation, discrimination, or undue external influence. It applies to faculty, researchers, students, visiting scholars, and guest lecturers, including their classroom activities, research endeavors, and public statements connected with scholarly work. The policy also defines responsibilities relating to ethical standards, professional integrity, inclusivity, institutional neutrality, governance oversight, and dispute resolution.
Policy issued: 2024-06-26. Last updated: 2024-07-16.
Unappreciated Work of Coauthors — Rajashri Patil, Sriram Kannuri, Sahjid Mukhida, Sameena Khan, Nikunja Kumar Das. Journal of the Indian Medical Association (2026)