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Dreaming of a medical career is often a journey filled with passion, dedication, and a desire to make a difference in the world. For many aspiring doctors, India stands as a beacon of exceptional medical education, drawing students from around the globe to its esteemed institutions. If you’re an NRI/OCI/POI student with the same dream, navigating the admission process in India is a daunting task. But fret not, for this blog is tailored to help you understand the steps in pursuing your medical aspirations in India.
Students, whether they are Indians or NRI/OCI/POI, must qualify for the NEET (National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test) to get admission to medical courses in India. NEET-UG is the only pre-medical entrance exam that allows students to be admitted to top medical colleges.
Different quotas in NEET allow students to achieve their dream careers. Admission for medical courses for NRI is done through the NRI quota in NEET. Apart from the 15% ALL India Quota (AIQ) and 85% State Quota, universities in India offer admission to NRI students under the 15% NRI quota in the NEET reserved by the Medical Council of India. Both Persons of Indian Origin (POI) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) are included in the NRI Quota. They must clear the NEET exam to get admission to their dream medical college.
The NRI (Non-Resident Indian) quota is a reservation system or allocation of seats in medical educational institutions that is specifically for students who hold NRI/OCI/PIO status. The seats are reserved for Indians living abroad but of Indian origin. Such students may have families living abroad for work, business, or other reasons.
A candidate is eligible for the NRI quota in NEET if they meet the following criteria:
Also Read: Questions and Answer/ FAQs by NRI students for NEET Exam
It is essential to meet the eligibility criteria of any exam before applying for it. NEET UG is the only medical entrance exam that permits NRI students to get admission to medical colleges for undergraduate medical courses. Hence, it becomes crucial to understand the eligibility criteria for the exam. This criterion needs to be fulfilled before applying for the exam. Below are the necessary details to keep in mind.
If applicable:
NRI Documents:
| State | NRI Quota in Government College |
| Rajasthan | Yes |
| Haryana | Yes |
| Chandigarh | Yes |
| Goa | Yes |
| Himachal Pradesh | Yes |
| Punjab | Yes |
| Pondicherry | Yes |
| State | NRI Quota in Private College |
| Kerala | Yes |
| Tamil Nadu | Yes |
| Andhra Pradesh & Telangana | Yes |
| Karnataka | Yes |
| S. No | Name of Institute | Fees | No of Seats |
| 1 | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi | US $75,000 | 7 |
| 2 | Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune | ₹ 20,00,000 | 5* |
| 3 | Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry | US $75,000 | 5 |
| 4 | Sri Padmavathi Medical College for Women, Tirupati | ₹ 25,00,000 | 23 |
| 5 | Sri Venkateswara Medical College, Tirupati | $20,000 | 23 |
| 6 | Vinayaka Missions Medical College & Hospital, Karaikal | $ 32, 000 (Per Year) | 41 |
| 7 | Sree Siddhartha Medical College (SMC), Tumkur | ₹ 40,00,000 | 19 |
| 8 | Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Mullana | $ 1,60,000 (Complete Course) | 22 |
| 9 | Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha | – | 30 |
| 10 | Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore | $ 1,84,500 (Complete Course) | 23 |
| 11 | Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum | $ 2,01,500 (Complete Course) | 30 |
| 12 | BVDU Medical College & Hospital, Sangli | – | 23 |
| 13 | Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi | $ 2,50,000 /- (Complete Course) | 15 |
| 14 | Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Medical College, Pune | – | 23 |
| 15 | Dr D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Center, Pune | $ 43,500 (Per Year) | 38 |
Note: This is the minimum fee (per year) which is mentioned above, fees may be vary for new session. It is advised to visit the official website of the colleges for complete details.
We have now come to the end of this blog about the NRI Quota in Medical Colleges and other important details for students and parents who are interested in seeking admission to government and private medical institutions in India. While we have made every effort to provide you with all the necessary information, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any further questions. We sincerely hope that you found this blog helpful.
Wishing you all the best for your future endeavours!
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Can an NRI apply for general category. What will the entrance exam fees for an NRI applying g for general category
No, an NRI can only be applied under the NRI Category, not the General Category. General Category, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST are confined to Indian Nationals appearing for NEET based on constitutional rights. Reservations are not applicable to NRI Candidates. So, if you are an NRI, you should select NRI as your category.
PCMB and class11th looking for NEET
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As per our understanding, you are a class 11 student with Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Biology as subjects and are preparing for the NEET Exam.
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Sir, i am from nepal and currently preparing for mbbs in kota . If i score a good marks can i get government college and wanted to know about the fees too . Will it be same for good rank holders.?
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To get a seat in a Government College, you must score more than 550 marks in the NEET Exam. Well, there is a little bit of difference between the Government Medical College seats in all India quota and state quota seats for MBBS, BDS, etc. It varies from one state to another.
Can I apply for 2 seat in NRI quota?
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A student can only apply or single seat in the medical college under AIQ or State Quota Counselling.
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Sir I m from Oman and had got 280 marks in neet 2024
I m 100% NRI
Can I get admission in Rajasthan govt. college in MBBS
if so then pls share me the site how to apply
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Government colleges of Rajasthan allow NRIs to get admission into medical degree courses, and admission depends on the cutoff marks. The authorities will release the cutoff marks when they announce the date for the counselling process, which is expected to begin in the first week of August.
My daughter is studying in Singapore and taken Biology / Chemistry/Maths as subjects but no physics, is she eligible to give the NEET exams for entrance under NRI quota?
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As per your concern, please find below the academic eligibility criteria for the NEET Exam.
The candidate must pass the 10+2 examinations and have English as one subject, followed by Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/ Biotechnology.
To be eligible for NEET, the student needs to secure the undermentioned marks in aggregate for PCB: UR – 50% | OBC/SC/ST – 40% | PWD – 45%
So, to fulfil the NEET eligibility criteria, students must have Physics and English as one of the subjects.
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By holding Indian passport, how an NRI student will be eligible for government seat. Parents studied in India
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Firstly, the student must pass the NEET exam and clear the cutoff to get admission into the government college. Secondly, below we are sharing the list of some documents which are mandatory for the NRI students to get a seat in a medical government college:
1.Valid passport
2.NEET Score Card
3.Class X Marksheet & passing certificate
4.Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card/ PAN Card/ Driving License)
5.Transfer Certificate
6.Health Certificate
7.Migration Certificate
8.Health Insurance Certificate
9.Community Certificate
10.Joint declaration by parent and the applicant as per the format
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Hello, I am an Indian national and living in India. My daughter holds USA passport and studying in India since standard 1. She has OCI card and aadhar card. Can she take admission in regular quota or she will have to take in NRI quota only? And what is the cut off marks in NEET for US nationals? Thank you in advance.
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If your daughter has been studying in India since Standard 1 and has acquired Indian citizenship, she needs to apply using an Aadhar card.
She can utilize NRI sponsorship only when you or her relative works or resides in the USA. However, utilizing NRI sponsorship will be subject to the rules and regulations finalized by the MCC and other conducting bodies. US Nationals need to qualify for the NEET cutoff marks to be eligible for NRI quota admissions. The institute-wise cutoff varies every year.
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my daughter has completed her 12th with PCMB(CBSE) in Bahrain(Gulf) and appeared for NEET. Is she eligible for general quota or considered under NRI quota only
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NRIs’ eligibility to participate in AIQ counselling for General seats will be subject to the rules and regulations finalised by the NMC only.
According to the previous year’s guidelines, this benefit was provided to NRIs, OCIs, and PIOs eligible to apply for AIQ counselling for General Quota seats.
Is children of people working in merchant navy eligibile for nri quota.
In last 5 years,parents of childs are staying onboard the ship for more than 182 days every year.
Merchant navy people are exempted to pay tax in india as they are considered nri if stay more than 6 months on ships.
So are they eligibile for nri quota for admission in medical.
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If you stay more than 182 days on ships, you can be considered an NRI and sponsor your child to get admission into the medical college. According to the NRI sponsorship criteria, you are required to have a First-Degree/Second-Degree relationship with the candidates you wish to sponsor.
1.First Degree Relationship with the candidate means only the following: Mother, Father, Brother, Sister, or Children, as the case may be. 2.Second-degree Relationship with the candidate means only the following: Maternal Grandmother/ Grand Father, Paternal Grandmother / Grand Father, Real Maternal Aunt / Uncle, Real Paternal Aunt / Uncle, Half Maternal Sister / Brother, or Half Paternal Sister / Brother, as the case may be.
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My daughter is in grade 10 in uae. Can she be considered as Indian general category in she is doing her 11 and 12 from India. As NRI fee is very high so I wanted her to do 11 and 12 from India.
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Generally, to fall under the NRI category, your daughter needs at least four years of the academic year outside India, including the 10th and 12th. So, as per your query, if your daughter has done her 11th and 12th standard in India, she will not be counted as an NRI candidate. She will fall under the general category like any other Indian student.
If a student studied till 11th grade in USA and done 12th in CBSE India from Maharashtra, can they be considered for state quota of Maharashtra or they will be treated NRI ?
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It all depends on your documentation proving his/her Nationality.
My son is studying in dubai in A level british curriculam in grade 11
will he be eligible to write neet exam in uae, and where are the centers.
his results 13th std will be announced only in aug. can he still get admission in indian medical colleges based on neet result.
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Your son can take the NEET-UG entrance exam if he meets all the qualifying requirements and eligibility criteria. These include completing his Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English schooling and achieving a minimum aggregate of 50%.
Rest assured, your son can write the NEET exam from the UAE. Every year, NTA shares a list of the NEET Exam centres, and for NEET 2024, 14 cities outside India, including the UAE, had NEET centres.
The application form generally becomes available in March. As your son is appearing for his 13 std, you can select the option appearing in the class section in the NEET application form.
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My daughter studied in India and waiting for NEET Result. I am a NRI working in overseas. Can I apply for my daughter under NRI category in AIIMS Delhi ?
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After the NEET results, apply for the NEET Counselling and fill in the choices of colleges, including AIIMS Delhi. If your daughter’s NEET marks meet the cutoff of AIIMS Delhi, she can get into the college.
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Hi, My brother lives and studies in India. He got 583 marks in the general quota. I am NRI, can I sponsor him? Is he eligible?
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Yes, you can. NRI-sponsored candidates, where sponsors must be first-degree relatives (blood relations) of the students, are eligible for the MBBS NRI quota at medical institutions, in adherence to the rules and regulations set forth by the different State Governments, Institutions, and the Government of India.
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My daughter is US citizen. But She studied 8th to 12 th in India. We are BC community. Will she be eligible for caste based quota/General quota. ?.
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To be eligible for caste-based quota your daughter needs to acquire Indian citizenship first and then she might become eligible for the same, else she will be considered under the General/ Foreign National/ NRI category based on her set of documents, MCC and GOI guidelines.
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My daughter studying high school (9-12 grade) in USA and interested in studying MBBS in India under NRI category. She has studied Chemistry, Biology, Physics and medical related subjects in her high school(spanning 9-12grades) as she is in a biomedical specialization high school. Will she be eligible in India? or does she must study Chemistry, Physics and Biology only in 11th and 12grades?
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To be eligible to take the NEET (UG) exam, your daughter must have completed 10+2 years of education with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as her core subjects from any recognized board or school.
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I belong to SC category and got 43% in PCB can I get the admission on mbbs in other state in private medical College .
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In response to your query, yes, you can apply for admission to private colleges in other states. You have to apply for counselling for deemed Universities and Private Colleges through the MCC website. Colleges will be allotted based on merit.
Hi, My Son has an Australian Passport (but born in India) and studied in India from 6th – 12th Standard. We are OCI card Holder. He has already appeared for NEET and got the score. Now, the question is can he apply on General Category likewise India Citizen or would he come under NRI Category. Pl advise.
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It all depends on the category you selected during the time of filling out the application form.
My name is Rudra Patel and I am Canadian citizen. My father was born in India and I burn in Canada. I am thinking to do MBBS and MD in India but my question is any chance to do MD in NRI seats? My goal is to be a MD not to stop at MBBS
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To pursue an MD from India, you first have to clear the NEET PG exam. After that, according to your scores and other criteria, a seat in the medical college will be allotted to you.
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Is it requirement for NRI seats as well for MBBS?
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My daughter just passed SSC exam from ICSC Board , Mumbai, India. We are relocating to Europe for 2 years due to company project. My daughter has Eng, physics, chemistry and psycology in 11th n 12th in Europe school. Will she be eligible for NEET UG exam in 2026?
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To be eligible for the NEET UG exam, it is mandatory to have English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as the main subjects in the qualifying exam (class 12).
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I am an NRI and a friend of mine who is an Indian Resident has requested me to sponsor his daughter under the NRI quota. According to him, as an NRI I am allowed to sponsor friends as well. Is that correct? Assuming that money is not an issue between us, what would be your advise?
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As per the regulations, you are required to have a First Degree / Second Degree relationship with the candidates you wish to sponsor.
1.First Degree Relationship with the candidate means only the following: Mother, Father, Full Brother, Full Sister, or Children, as the case may be.
2.Second-degree Relationship with the candidate means only the following: Maternal Grandmother/ Grand Father, Paternal Grandmother / Grand Father, Real Maternal Aunt / Uncle, Real Paternal Aunt / Uncle, Half Maternal Sister / Brother, or Half Paternal Sister / Brother, as the case may be.
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Hi my son would like to apply for nei quota,my sister is having oci can she sponsor my son for nri seat
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As per the regulations, you are required to have a First Degree / Second Degree relationship with the candidates you wish to sponsor.
1.First Degree Relationship with the candidate means only the following: Mother, Father, Brother, Sister, or Children, as the case may be.
2.Second-degree Relationship with the candidate means only the following: Maternal Grandmother/ Grand Father, Paternal Grandmother / Grand Father, Real Maternal Aunt / Uncle, Real Paternal Aunt / Uncle, Half Maternal Sister / Brother, or Half Paternal Sister / Brother, as the case may be.
Hope this will help you!
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Hi, I am an OCI card holder (Born in USA and did my entire schooling in India). I have attempted NEET and also got my NEET score. I wish to take admission in AFMC (Armed Forces Medical College), Pune. It is evident that 115 seats are allotted for boys, 30 for girls and 5 seats for foreign nationals. As an OCI card holder, will I be considered as a foreign national or will I come under the boys category for admission in AFMC Pune?
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As per the decision dated February 03, 2023 passed by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in Writ Petition (Civil) 891 / 2021, the OCI/PIO candidates who have secured OCI/PIO card before 04.03.2021 shall be considered as Indian nationals. Therefore, the foreign national candidates will be those who are NOT citizens of India (by birth or naturalized) (but not Overseas Citizens of India / Persons of Indian Origin (OCI/PIO) candidates who have secured OCI/PIO card on or after 04.03.2021) shall be considered as FOREIGN NATIONALS.
So, please check your documents and proceed accordingly for the admission process in AFMC.
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Hello ,
My kid is a US citizen and has been studying in Indian since his Grade 4.
He has OCI card and has Aadhar card.
Since he has been studying in India for last 8 years and will be finishing 9 years of studies in India by the time he finishes 12th Grade. So will be he be considered as an NRI category or will be considered in General category. Can you please help with this query .
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As you mentioned, your child has an Aadhar Card, so he can apply under the general category. He can utilize NRI sponsorship only when you or his relative works or resides in the USA. However, utilizing NRI sponsorship will be subject to the rules and regulations finalized by the MCC and other conducting bodies. US Nationals must qualify for the NEET cutoff marks to be eligible for NRI quota admissions. The institute-wise cutoff varies every year.
We hope this will help you!
Hi,
Me and my wife live in US and our twin daughters are born in US. Our daughters are currently in 7th grade.
We have Indian passport while our daughters are US citizen and they have OCI card.
If we need to relocate to India due to project related work then our daughters will study from 8th grade to 12th grade in India.
In this scenario will they be eligible to appear in NEET UG and NEET PG as general category students or they will be NRI students?
Reason I am asking is there are very less medical seats for NRI students and they are very costly.
How about other courses like engineering, architecture, CA, CS, etc.?
Thanks.
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Based on the current criteria, your daughters are eligible to apply for NEET UG under the general category. However, it is advisable to stay updated with the latest trends in the NEET exam.
There are different exams with varying eligibility criteria for other courses such as engineering, architecture, etc. Please familiarize yourself with the specific eligibility requirements for these courses.
Each course has its unique benefits, and ultimately, the choice between engineering, medicine, or any other profession should be based on your daughter’s preferences and interests.
Thank You. We hope this will help you. Feel free to reach out to us if you need any other help!
For the NRI or All India Quota did the application process started? how to fill the form? I’m not able to open the mcc registration website for the counselling process from Dubai, do we need to fill up the counselling form from India only or we can register for the counselling from UAE as well? even I’m using the latest version of my web browser it is showing me error as “Required configuration is missing for Login. Kindly Contact Admin”
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Counselling for NEET UG has not started yet, but it is expected to begin at the end of July 2024. We advise you to keep visiting the official website for the latest news related to counselling. Keep Reading our blog for latest news and updates regarding NEET Counselling.
Hi, my daughter has completed 12th with Biology, Chemistry, Math’s Ext 2, and English. She is currently doing Bachelor of Medical science. we are Australian citizens, currently in Australia. Is she eligible for NRI Seat, if yes what is fee for the full course near Punjab.
Thanks & regards
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To be eligible for the NEET UG Exam, a student must meet specific criteria. This includes completing schooling in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English and achieving a minimum aggregate of 50%. Secondly, as you mentioned, your daughter is pursuing a Bachelor of Medical Science from Australia. We would like to advise you to please go through the blog to know the eligibility criteria in detail: https://www.allenoverseas.com/blog/neet-ug-2024-complete-syllabus-exam-pattern-chapter-wise-weightage-important-topics/#NEET-2024-1
Respected Sir / Ma’am
I am born in India and acquired USA Citizen and My daughter is born in USA. We both are OCI holders. She was in India for study from 1st grade to 7th Grade and Then she studied in USA from 8th Grade to 10th Grade. She is planning to go back and do her 11th and 12th from India.
She wants to appear for NEET and wants to seek eligiility under NRI quota either in government or private medical college. Will she be eligible under NRI quota?
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Please find the eligibility criteria for the NEET UG Exam here you will get all the details: https://www.allenoverseas.com/blog/neet-ug-2025-eligibility-syllabus-exam-pattern-cut-off-marks-preparation-tips/
My son, an Indian national, did his 10th, 12th from abroad. Appeared in NEET 2024, scored 670.
Will he be considered NRI, since his education is from abroad?
Can he appear in AIQ counselling for a government college as Indian instead of NRI, and he will pay normal fees, or NRI fees?
Aamir
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It all depends on the category you selected during the time of filling out the application form.
Yes, he is eiligible to appear for the AIQ counselling (15%) for medical seats.
My daughter has completed 10th from Oman and 11th and 12th from Maharashtra State Board, India. Whether Medical College will consider her in General Quota or NRI Quota.
On what basis or guidelines, classification will happen to consider in General Quota or NRI Quota. Request to clarify in detail.
In certain cases, we don’t want get into NRI quota due to fact of higher fees. But there should be some criteria for selection or its based on the parents to opt for General Quota or NRI Quota ?
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The classification of your daughter’s admission, whether in the General Quota or NRI Quota, will largely depend on her nationality and the documents you provide when filling out the NEET UG application form.
For complete details please read out our blog: https://www.allenoverseas.com/blog/your-pathway-to-government-medical-colleges-in-india-via-nri-quota/
Good day sir
I am working in merchant navy as Captain and I have nri status as I am our of country for more than 183 days and I get my salary in us dollars and have nre account
Kindly guide me if my son is eligible to get NRI quota in mbbs..
Kindly also guide me that we don’t have any embassy certificate as I am working on ships and residing in india..
Thks
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If you stay more than 182 days on ships, you can be considered an NRI and sponsor your child to get admission into the medical college. According to the NRI sponsorship criteria, you are required to have a First-Degree/Second-Degree relationship with the candidates you wish to sponsor.
1.First Degree Relationship with the candidate means only the following: Mother, Father, Brother, Sister, or Children, as the case may be. 2.Second-degree Relationship with the candidate means only the following: Maternal Grandmother/ Grand Father, Paternal Grandmother / Grand Father, Real Maternal Aunt / Uncle, Real Paternal Aunt / Uncle, Half Maternal Sister / Brother, or Half Paternal Sister / Brother, as the case may be.
Hope this will help you! Thank You!
Hi Sir/Madam, my child is studying in Singapore. He is studying Cambridge Igcse syllabus. Please advise, whether he is eligible for general quota.
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It all depends on your documentation proving his/her Nationality.
I am foreign national can I get seat through all India quota? …will my fee be equal to same as general category student?
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NRIs’ eligibility to participate in AIQ counselling for General seats will be subject to the rules and regulations finalised by the NMC only.
My child is studying in class 12 with PCMB in CBSE Board in Middle East. She was born in India and has domicile of certificate of MP. If she secures good marks in NEET 2025 she can get admission in state quota seat as general candidate or she has to compulsorily take admission in NRI quota only. Quota ishould be an advantage to NRIs not compulsion.
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The classification of your daughter’s admission, whether in the General Quota or NRI Quota, will largely depend on her nationality and the documents you provide when filling out the NEET UG application form.
For complete details please read out our blog: https://www.allenoverseas.com/blog/your-pathway-to-government-medical-colleges-in-india-via-nri-quota/
My parents and I were born and raised in Gujarat, India. I moved to Australia in February 2024. My birthday is December 26, 2007, and I lived in India from birth until January 2024. I’m planning to take the NEET in 2026. Will I be eligible for the NRI quota or the general quota? For your information, when I sit for the NEET in 2026, I will have been living in Australia for two years, but I am on a 491 (temporary resident) visa in Australia. Even in 2026, I won’t be a permanent resident of Australia.
Thank you in advance.
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It all depends on your documentation proving your Nationality.