Infamous Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College Withdraws ₹32.77 Lakh Fee
• Infamous D.Y. Patil Medical College Bows to Pressure
• ₹32.77 Lakh Illegal Fee Withdrawn
• Sprouts SIT Triggers Major Medical Fee Reversal
• Student Protest Forces D.Y. Patil U-Turn
Unmesh Gujarathi
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The infamous Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College has been forced to withdraw its illegal ₹32.77 lakh fifth-year MBBS fee after sustained whistleblower activism and regulatory pressure. Sprouts SIT exposed policy violations, occult-linked leadership chaos, and student protests, triggering NMC intervention and potential refunds for hundreds of exploited medical students.
Illegal Fifth-Year Fee Scrapped After Whistleblower Alert
Pune’s infamous Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College has quietly rescinded its ₹32,76,990 “fifth-year installment” fee following intense regulatory pressure. This fee was imposed despite clear National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines prohibiting tuition charges during internships. The rollback followed a formal petition by whistleblower Dr. Divyansh Dwivedi to the Vice President, with intervention from both DMER and the NMC.
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Sustained Advocacy Forces Regulatory Action
A crucial virtual hearing on June 25, 2025, initiated by Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif, reviewed findings from DMER based on sustained activism. This included RTI disclosures, Vice Presidential representations, Sprouts SIT investigative reports, and nearly two years of unresolved student complaints. A decisive NMC circular dated July 11, 2025, chaired by Dr. B.N. Gangadhar, reaffirmed that internship training must remain entirely fee-free.
Documentary Evidence Exposes Policy Breach
The infamous Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College had promoted a five-year MBBS fee structure inclusive of internship fees in its prospectus, contradicting its own affidavit submitted to UGC, which clearly exempted internship charges. Sprouts SIT’s document analysis highlighted this contradiction, pointing to systemic misrepresentation and potential regulatory fraud within the infamous Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College.
Leadership Under Scrutiny Amid Public Outcry
Controversy deepened as the infamous Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College’s Pro-Chancellor Bhagyashree Patil was hospitalized amidst reports of engaging in occult rituals. Her behavior during the crisis sparked concerns about irrational leadership. Simultaneously, Dean Dr. Jitendra S. Bhawalkar came under fire for overseeing fee collections between 2019 and 2021. SIT sources branded him the “most controversial dean” in the history of the infamous Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College.
Student Protests and Digital Activism Make Headlines
In a rare display of coordinated resistance, over 1,000 students from the infamous Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College held a virtual protest on WhatsApp, sending synchronized voice notes to NMC officials protesting fee coercion. Chairman Dr. Gangadhar responded with a direct warning of MCC-level consequences. Simultaneously, students made ₹1 donations to PM-CARES while naming management in payment notes—creating a permanent digital record of their grievances.
Strategic Backpedal and Verbal Refund Assurances
Following the DMER hearing, the infamous Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College quickly removed the fifth-year fee notification from its circulars. Registrar Annie Francis informally confirmed that refunds would be processed if requested. While not yet publicly acknowledged, this move represents a major moral and financial victory for affected MBBS students from the 2019 and 2020 cohorts.
Long-Term Consequences and Student Rights at Stake
Sprouts SIT has uncovered a persistent pattern of fee extortion, documentary falsification, and refusal to comply with national regulations by the infamous Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College. With mounting pressure from the PMO, NMC, and public activism, the path forward may include official apologies, financial penalties, and policy reforms. The real test will be whether student rights are finally respected.
Accountability Achieved Through Investigative Journalism
The entire episode at the infamous Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College reaffirms the crucial role of fearless journalism and civic participation. RTI petitions, legal complaints, SIT exposés, and digital resistance have collectively forced one of India’s most infamous institutions to backtrack. This case sets a clear precedent: no institution is above the law, and no unjust fee goes unquestioned.
Major Controversies of Infamous Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College
1. Illegal Fifth-Year MBBS Fee Collection
The infamous Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College attempted to impose a ₹32.77 lakh fee for the internship year—despite clear NMC regulations stating that no tuition fee should be charged for internships. The scam came to light after a whistleblower complaint and was later rolled back after a series of exposes by the Sprouts News Investigation Team (SIT).
2. Misrepresentation in Official Documents
The infamous Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College’s prospectus misled students by falsely including internship fees in its five-year structure. This directly contradicted the college’s UGC affidavit and NMC rules. The Sprouts SIT revealed multiple conflicting documents, highlighting a deliberate attempt to exploit students financially.
3. Controversial Administration and Occult Allegations
Amid mounting protests, Pro-Chancellor Bhagyashree Patil of the infamous Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College reportedly underwent occult rituals during a period of intense scrutiny. Her hospitalization coincided with public outrage, raising questions about the leadership’s stability and priorities during the fee scam crisis.
4. Dean Under Investigation for Past Collection Practices
Dean Dr. Jitendra S. Bhawalkar, who served at the infamous Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College during 2019–2021, is under fire for greenlighting the unlawful collection of internship fees. He has been described by SIT sources as the most “controversial dean” due to his role in enabling financial exploitation of MBBS students.
5. Digital Protests & Public Exposure
Following Sprouts SIT reports, over 1,000 students of the infamous Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College staged digital protests—sending voice notes to NMC leadership and filing symbolic ₹1 donations to PM CARES while tagging college officials. This drew national attention and forced the NMC to issue direct warnings to the management.
6. Persistent Violation of MCC and NMC Rules
The infamous Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College has repeatedly violated MCC counselling norms by withholding original documents, coercing students for fees, and ignoring refund policies. These actions prompted intervention from the NMC Chairman and state-level DMER officials, leading to the forced withdrawal of illegal circulars.
7. High Court and PMO Complaints Pending
Several complaints have been filed against the infamous Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College with the Bombay High Court, PMO, and NMC Grievance Cell. These include allegations of extortion, regulatory fraud, and psychological harassment. The college is currently under the scanner of multiple watchdog bodies.
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8. Pattern of Repeat Offenses Across Academic Years
Sprouts SIT investigations reveal that the infamous Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College repeated the illegal internship fee structure for both the 2019 and 2020 MBBS batches. Despite earlier complaints, no internal reform was initiated—suggesting a willful and systematic pattern of exploitation.
9. Suppression of Student Voices and Threats
Several students of the infamous Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College have reported threats of academic penalties, cancellation of NOCs, and withholding of certificates if they raised concerns publicly. This has triggered national concern about the safety and rights of medical students in private institutions.
10. Delayed and Conditional Refunds
While the infamous Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College has now quietly removed the fifth-year fee, no blanket refund circular has been issued.
