PA Sangma International Medical College Begins MBBS Admissions for 2025-26 Session

The PA Sangma International Medical College and Hospital (PIMC), located in Baridua, Ri-Bhoi district, has commenced the admission process for its MBBS program for the 2025-26 academic year. The institution, Meghalaya's first private medical college, has received an official letter of permission from the National Medical Commission (NMC) to admit 150 students.

Admissions to the PIMC are being conducted through a single-window counselling system by the Meghalaya State Counselling Authority for Medical Education (MSCAMA), under the Department of Health & Family Welfare. All admissions are based exclusively on the scores obtained in the NEET-UG 2025 examination.

Breakdown of Seats and Admission Process:

The 150 MBBS seats at PIMC are allocated across three distinct quotas, each with its own eligibility criteria:

• State Quota (64 seats): Reserved for candidates who are permanent residents of Meghalaya and have a valid ST/SC certificate from the state. The fee for this quota is ₹4,95,000 per year.
• Management Quota (63 seats): Open to all Indian citizens who have qualified NEET-UG 2025. The annual fee for this quota is significantly higher at ₹18,00,000.
• NRI Quota (23 seats): Reserved for Non-Resident Indian candidates. The full course fee for this quota is USD 200,000.

The state counselling authority has already concluded the online application window, which ran from July 26 to July 29, 2025. The first round of counselling is currently underway from today, August 1, 2025, to August 6, 2025. The merit list is prepared by the state based on NEET-UG scores, and candidates must appear for physical document verification to complete the process.

College Highlights:

PIMC, which is a collaborative effort between the Government of Meghalaya and the University of Science & Technology, Meghalaya (USTM), is named in honor of the late P.A. Sangma, a former Speaker of the Lok Sabha. The institution is known for its modern infrastructure, on-campus 605-bed teaching hospital, and a curriculum based on the Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) guidelines. Its mission is to produce highly skilled and socially conscious medical professionals for the region and beyond.

Aspirants who have applied are advised to stay updated with the official schedule on the Meghalaya State Counselling Authority website to avoid missing any crucial deadlines for seat allotment and physical reporting.