P.A. Sangma International Medical College & Hospital says withdrawal of promised ₹235-crore interest-free loan and low state-quota fees have placed institution under severe financial strain
September 11, 2026: The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) has sounded a serious warning over the financial future of its P.A. Sangma International Medical College & Hospital (PIMC), saying the institution’s very survival and long-term sustainability could be at risk.
In a letter dated September 7 addressed to parents of students from the medical college’s second MBBS batch, the university said it was facing severe financial hardship, attributing the crisis primarily to the sudden withdrawal of financial assistance it says had been committed when the institution was established, coupled with what it described as an exceptionally low fee structure fixed by the government for State Quota seats.
The university specifically pointed to the non-release of a ₹235-crore interest-free loan and the allocation of 50 per cent of MBBS seats under the State Quota at a very low fee structure as major factors behind the financial pressure.
According to the university, these circumstances have created substantial difficulties in maintaining its academic, clinical and operational commitments.
USTM said it remains committed to providing quality medical education, maintaining prescribed academic and clinical standards and delivering healthcare services to the people of Meghalaya. However, it cautioned that the continuing financial constraints could have serious consequences for the institution.
Parents called for crucial meeting
Against this backdrop, USTM has convened a meeting with parents on September 12 to discuss the students’ academic progress, overall development and their future.
The university has also sought the parents’ understanding, constructive suggestions and continued support as it confronts the financial challenges facing the medical college.
The development has put the spotlight on the difficult financial equation surrounding private medical education, particularly where institutions are required to accommodate a substantial State Quota at fees that may be significantly below their operating costs. For the students and their families, however, the immediate concern is straightforward: the stability and continuity of their medical education must not become collateral damage in a dispute over funding and fee structures.
The September 12 meeting is therefore likely to be closely watched by parents and students as USTM lays out the challenges facing PIMC and its plans for sustaining the institution.
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