India, Aug. 4 -- For millions of students across India, the name D.Y. Patil represents universities, hospitals and professional colleges that have shaped countless careers. Behind those institutions stood Dr Dnyandeo Yashwantrao Patil, an educationist whose vision helped expand access to higher education across Maharashtra and beyond.

On Tuesday, the Padma Shri awardee and former Governor of Bihar, Tripura and West Bengal passed away at his residence in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy that continues to influence India's educational landscape.

D Y Patil Death

Padma Shri awardee, renowned educationist and former Governor Dr Dnyandeo Yashwantrao (D.Y.) Patil passed away on August 4, 2026, at his residence ...