The Mumbai University's Bal Apte Centre for Studies, which is named after the late Rajya Sabha member of Parliament from the BJP and an ideologue of RSS; has been embroiled in controversy three years after it was formed with the sanction of a huge grant of Rs 25 crore. After pointing out how the centre has not held any activity, students are alleging that the varsity has money to splurge on it, while their huge list of demands remains unfulfilled due to lack of funds.

The Bal Apte Centre for Studies was set up with the sanction of a huge grant from the state government following the recommendation of then education minister, Vinod Tawde.