350 applications  received by the state for medical seats at PA Sangma Institute.

350 applicants were submitted to the state for admission to the University of Science & Technology, Meghalaya’s (USTM) PA Sangma International Medical College & Hospital.

Health Minister Ampareen Lyngdoh defended the state quota fee structure of Rs 4,95,000 per student year in an interview with reporters on Tuesday. Of the 150 seats available, 64 were given to Meghalaya, 63 to management, and 23 to non-resident Indians.Unreserved (9), Khasi-Jaintia (60), Garo (21) SC/OST (2), NRI (25) and management quota 233 are among those who applied.

Verification of the application materials is necessary before they can be accepted.

The online mop-up and stray vacancy round for Meghalaya State NEET UG 2024 counselling for the PA Sangma International Medical College & Hospital, Baridua, covering the state quota, management quota, and NRI quota, started on October 28 at 4 pm and ended at 5 pm on October 29, according to the notice released by the health and family welfare department.Ampareen responded, “We are already committed that the Shillong Medical College and Tura Medical College are in an advanced stage of operation,” to inquiries about the two medical schools. Our goals are 2025–2026 and 2026–2027, respectively.

“In the case of the USTM, the amount of fees was agreed upon in a joint meeting of all concerned with the USTM. So in a private medical college, these norms are permissible. It’s allowed. So they do get into this and the national medical council (NMC) monitors all of that and it gives its approval”, she said.

She also said the chief minister is aware of the situation. “He is now going to be sitting once he is convenient with time, he will take a look at this and then we will decide whether any further assistance should be given for these students availing these seats,” the minister said.