Parents of MBBS students allotted state quota seats at P.A. Sangma International Medical College & Hospital (PIMC), USTM, have raised concerns over delays in admission, alleging that they were unable to complete the process despite September 2 being the deadline for the first round of admissions set by the Directorate of Health Services (DHS), Meghalaya. According to parents, they visited the institution after receiving state quota allotments but were shown an official communication describing the college as facing a severe financial crisis and being at risk of collapse. They said they were informed that unless the Government of Meghalaya and parents provided support, including through higher quota admission fees, the management could face difficulties meeting its financial obligations. Parents claimed that the college had not accepted admission fee payments and some were asked to return home, leaving them disappointed and uncertain about their children’s future. In a memorandum addressed to the Commissioner and Secretary of Health and Family Welfare, parents of the 2026 MBBS state quota batch said they had witnessed ongoing development of super-speciality hospital facilities, clinical infrastructure, hostels and academic buildings during their campus visit. However, they also said they learned about the institution’s substantial financial commitments, including bank loans, delayed loan repayments and difficulties in paying staff salaries on time. While expressing support for PIMC’s goal of providing quality medical education in Meghalaya and the Northeast, the parents said their primary concerns were the continuity of education, quality clinical training and the future of their children. They have urged the Meghalaya government to intervene urgently to resolve the admission issue, provide necessary support to the institution and ensure that state quota students can secure their seats without facing additional financial burdens beyond the existing fee commitments.