A stalemate continues at the Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil boys' hostel in Mumbai University's Kalina campus. Outstation students are forced to pick unaffordable living options because of the unavailability of hostel rooms, even as varsity's canteen staff have made it their home.

This hostel, which can accommodate around 150 students, has been closed for over two years after complaints by residents regarding its dangerous condition. Repairs have not started on the structure, but instead canteen workers have started living in it. While the varsity stated that students' complaints were taken into account and an audit of the structure has been done, and repairs will begin, they seem to be unaware of the people staying there.