IIT Bombay, set up by an Act of Parliament, was established in 1958, at Powai, a northern suburb of Mumbai. Today the Institute is recognised as one of the centres of academic excellence in the country. Over the years, there has been dynamic progress at IIT Bombay in all academic and research activities, and a parallel improvement in facilities and infrastructure, to keep it on par with the best institutions in the world.

When the aim is to ensure that the lamp of education glows bright, the results are but self- evident: The D. Y. Patil Groups forays into education and healthcare extend back to over two decades and today stand as benchmarks that others aspire to emulate. The University houses in its ambit some of the leading institutes of higher learning and has a culture of commitment, transparency and teamwork. The hallmark of the continuing success is the reputation that the University has, of being a.......

"Provide an independent global framework for international education, training and exchange of information for Clinical Research Professionals and to foster professional excellence in design and execution of clinical research, thereby contributing to enhancing the Clinical Research culture in India".

The University of Mumbai (known earlier as University of Bombay) is one of the oldest and premier Universities in India. It was established in 1857 consequent upon "Woods Education Dispatch", and it is one amongst the first three Universities in India.