India, Aug. 25 -- A severe shortage of hostel accommodation at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) has left hundreds of students struggling, with many forced to cancel admissions and discontinue their education. A survey conducted on August 9 by a group of five students from the Department of Political Science has exposed the alarming ground reality, highlighting systemic neglect by the university administration.

The survey, which gathered responses from 205 students via Google Forms, reveals that the majority have been denied hostel access. Alarmingly, many of the affected students are women, among the most vulnerable groups on campus.

"Almost all new hostel construction has been completed, yet deserving students are still being de...