Mumbai is buzzing with the latest twist in the admission saga at SSPM Medical College, Sindhudurg! A brave student, caught in a storm of alleged fee demands and scary threats, has fought back loudly. The state panel, appointed to sniff out admission irregularities, told the government that this student must get a chance in the next admission round. It all began when the student sent emails claiming the college asked for extra fees unfairly. The CET Cell quickly acted, giving him time till November 11 to submit papers and seal his admission. But wait, things got spicier! The student cried out about life threats, mental torture, and strong coercion after securing a seat in the third admission round. Worried for his safety, he refused to enroll and begged to join the stray vacancy round instead. Dr Vandana Gaopande, the dean of SSPM Medical College, kept her calm despite the storm. She said she was busy in a no-phone yoga program and couldn’t take calls. About the “death threats,” she called them "preposterous" and declared, "We are not gangsters but a medical college." On the sensitive hostel issue, she said, “hostel accommodation is indeed optional.” But the CET Cell commissioner Dilip Sardesai stepped in and asked both the student and college officials to come to the CET Cell on Monday. They will face each other, share their stories, and then a decision will be made. The student’s claims are serious and heart-wrenching. He alleges being threatened with false cases if he did not follow the college's demands. The dean and counselor reportedly said refusing hostel accommodation could cause "disciplinary action." Worse, he says he was illegally kept on campus and forced to send emails supporting the college, causing "severe psychological trauma." He also charges the college with discriminating against weaker students. In a plea to the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), the student wrote passionately: "I have committed no error as a student. A college that uses coercion for hostel admissions can go to any extent later." His demand is simple — "appropriate justice and a fair opportunity." This case is far from over. As the government panel pushes for fairness, all eyes are on the upcoming Monday showdown. Will the truth come out and give this student his rightful place? Stay tuned!