Questions and Answers/ FAQs by NRI students for NEET Exam

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  • November 24, 2023

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, or NEET, is the single admission test and criterion set by the government of India for medical students seeking admission to the country’s top medical institutes. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is in charge of administering the exam and compiling the All-India merit list. Medical students from India and abroad hope to achieve a high AIR in the NEET-UG examination (All India Rank).

  • The NEET UG was conducted successfully on May 5, 2024, in 571 cities in India and 14 cities overseas.
  • In 2024, over 24 lakh students appeared for the examination.
  • The NEET-UG test scores are accepted and recognized by colleges and universities all over the world, including India, for students wishing to pursue primary education abroad.
  • As a result, many NRI students pursuing education outside of India prepare for the NEET-UG entrance exam in order to gain admission to the best medical schools.

As an NRI student, you must have some concerns and questions about quotas, admissions procedures, and criteria at prestigious medical universities. We’ll go over some of the most frequently asked NRI student and parent questions about NEET eligibility, NRI quota in NEET, exam preparation, and eligibility criteria.

FAQs by NRI students for NEET Exam
  1. Can NRI students appear for the NEET-UG exam?
  2. Is there an NRI quota in NEET?
  3. Is there an NRI quota for MBBS?
  4. Who is eligible to apply for the MBBS NRI quota in NEET or Medical colleges?
  5. What is the procedure for applying for the NRI quota in NEET?
  6. What is the procedure to apply for the NRI quota for MBBS admission?
  7. Is there a quota for NRIs at AIIMS?
  8. Is there a quota for NRIs in JIPMER?
  9. How can NRI students get admissions in the MBBS program of prestigious medical colleges in India?
  10. What is the process for an NRI student to gain admission in AIIMS?
  11. How to get admission in private medical colleges under the NRI quota?
  12. What is the fee structure in AIIMS and other medical institutes for NRI students?
  13. Is there any Gulf/CIWG quota in NEET for MBBS admission?
  14. Can NRI students get admission in MBBS under the DASA scheme?
  15. How can NRI students register for the NEET-UG exam?
  16. What are the documents required by an NRI student to apply and appear for the NEET-UG examination?
  17. Can I take the NEET examination outside India?
  18. What are the chances of an NRI student passing the NEET exam?
  19. What is the most effective way for NRI students to prepare and qualify NEET exam?
  20. Can a student get direct admission in the MBBS course under the NRI quota without clearing NEET-UG exam?
  21. How do I prepare for NEET-UG as an NRI student in a Gulf country?
  22. Do I need to relocate to India to prepare for NEET-UG?
  23. Can I apply for admission using the NRI quota during the AIQ counselling?
  24. How many Indian states provide NRI quota seats?
  25. Can NRI students apply for the All India Quota?
  26. Can I apply for both 85% State and 15% AIQ Counselling?

1. Can NRI students appear for the NEET-UG exam?

Answer: Yes, NRI students can appear and take the NEET-UG entrance exam only if they meet all of the qualifying requirements & criteria for the NEET exam, such as age, appearance, and performance in Grade XII (or equivalent) examinations.

2. Is there an NRI quota in NEET?

Answer: No, there is no NRI quota in the NEET exam, but applicants who are eligible for the NRI category can apply for the NRI quota as some government/private medical colleges/deemed institutions have an NRI quota for NEET-UG qualified students.

3. Is there an NRI quota for MBBS?

Answer: Yes, there is an MBBS NRI quota or reserved seats for Non-Resident Indian students in some government / private medical colleges/ deemed universities and JIPMER Puducherry for the MBBS program.

4. Who is eligible to apply for the MBBS NRI quota in NEET or Medical colleges?

Answer: NRI candidates or candidates whose parents are NRIs or NRI sponsored candidates, where sponsors must be a first-degree relative (blood relation) 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.

5. What is the procedure for applying for the NRI quota in NEET?

Answer: NRI students after clearing the NEET-UG examination can apply for MBBS admission in government medical institutions and deemed universities under the NRI quota during the NEET-UG counseling. While filling out the counseling form, NRI students can apply for the MBBS NRI quota. NRI quota seats in private medical institutes are exclusively available at the state level only.

6. What is the procedure to apply for the NRI quota for MBBS admission?

Answer: The procedure to apply for the NRI quota for MBBS admission is as follows:

  • Apply to appear for the NEET-UG exam on NTA’s official website
  • Appear for the NEET-UG exam and qualify the cut-off
  • Register for state counseling if you want to apply under the NRI quota for admission to a government or private medical college.
  • For admission to the NRI quota, each state has its own process.

7. Is there a quota for NRIs at AIIMS?

Answer: In AIIMS, there is no special AIIMS NRI quota. To get admissions in the AIIMS MBBS program, a student must pass the NEET-UG test with a high score. But for the session 2021-22, as a temporary relief, NRI candidates can apply in the Foreign Nationals category for admissions in AIIMS. (7 seats are available at AIIMS).

8. Is there a quota for NRIs in JIPMER?

Answer: Yes, JIPMER has an NRI quota. 5 out of a total of 150 seats are reserved for NRI/ OCI candidates under a self-financing scheme with a total fee of US $75,000/- payable in one installment at JIPMER.

9. How can NRI students get admissions in the MBBS program of prestigious medical colleges in India?

Answer: By qualifying the NEET-UG exam, NRI candidates can gain admission in the MBBS program of elite medical colleges of India. NEET-UG will be used for MBBS admissions at all medical institutes, including AIIMS and JIPMER.

10. What is the process for an NRI student to gain admission in AIIMS?

Answer: The process of getting admissions in AIIMS for an NRI student is as follows:

  • Apply to appear for the NEET-UG exam on NTA’s NEET official website
  • Appear for the NEET-UG exam and qualify the cut-off
  • Register for NEET counseling and choose the best institute/ AIIMS based on your score.

11. How to get admission in private medical colleges under the NRI quota?

Answer: The process of getting admissions in private medical colleges for an NRI student is as follows:

  • Apply to appear for the NEET-UG exam on NTA’s NEET official website
  • Appear for the NEET-UG exam and qualify the cut-off
  • Register for NEET counseling and choose the best private medical institute based on your score.

12. What is the fee structure in AIIMS and other medical institutes for NRI students?

Answer: It’s hard to provide an accurate answer for this query as different medical institutes charge different fees for NRI students, but for AIIMS, the fee structure for NRI students (if applying under the UR category) is the same as for Resident Indians, which is around Rs. 6000/- for the MBBS program, including academic and hostel expenses. For other medical institutes, if a candidate is applying under the Foreign Nationals category, a tuition fee of US $ 75,000/- will be charged. However, it is recommended to visit the institute’s respective websites to get the complete fee details.

13. Is there any Gulf/CIWG quota in NEET for MBBS admission?

Answer: No, there’s no Gulf/CIWG quota in NEET or medical colleges in India. Gulf quota is applicable exclusively for the premier engineering colleges like NITs, IIITs, and other colleges under the DASA scheme.

14. Can NRI students get admission in MBBS under the DASA scheme?

Answer: No, NRI students cannot get admissions in MBBS/ medical colleges under the DASA scheme. DASA scheme is applicable only for engineering college admissions.

15. How can NRI students register for the NEET-UG exam?

Answer: The registration process for NRI students is the same as Indian nationals. To register for the NEET-UG exam, NRI students must apply on NTA’s official NEET website by filling out the registration form. The registration usually starts in the month of December, however, it could be delayed due to several reasons.

16. What are the documents required by an NRI student to apply and appear for the NEET-UG examination?

Answer: Documents required from NRI students for NEET-UG examination:

  • Passport photograph & signature – Scanned and clear
  • Passport number/ Aadhaar
  • Grade 10th and 12th (equivalent exam) mark-sheet
  • One valid ID proof

While appearing for the NEET exam, students need to carry their admit card and valid ID proof only.

17. Can I take the NEET examination outside India?

Answer: Yes, NRI students can appear for the NEET examination outside India as NEET has examination centers in Dubai (UAE) and Kuwait (Kuwait City). However, currently, there’s no examination center in other gulf countries or foreign nations apart from them.

18. What are the chances of an NRI student passing the NEET exam?

Answer: The chances of NRI students qualifying the NEET exam depend entirely on their exam preparation and performance. If you have prepared with determination, consistency, and hard work, then you’ll pass the exams with flying colors.

19. What is the most effective way for NRI students to prepare and qualify NEET exam?

Answer: The best way to crack NEET-UG pre-medical entrance exam is – start your preparation early (preferably from class 11th) and join a reputed coaching institute like ALLEN Overseas. Our expert faculty, comprehensive study material, and unique teaching methodology will empower you to clear your NEET exam with your dream score.

20. Can a student get direct admission in the MBBS course under the NRI quota without clearing NEET-UG exam?

Answer: No, NEET-UG examination is mandatory for every student seeking admission in the MBBS courses in India. You cannot take direct admission in the MBBS courses in India without qualifying NEET exam.

21. How do I prepare for NEET-UG as an NRI student in a Gulf country?

Answer: There are so many classes/coaching centers in Gulf countries that prepare students for NEET-UG examinations. However, if you are looking for the best institute with top-class faculty, comprehensive study material, and a proven track record of success in the NEET examination, look no further than ALLEN Overseas. Our interactive classroom program provides 360-degree support to students to ace competitive exams like JEE and NEET with their dream scores.

22. Do I need to relocate to India to prepare for NEET-UG?

Answer: No, as ALLEN Overseas and several other coaching institutes are providing digital/physical classes in foreign nations as well, NRI students can prepare for the NEET-UG exam near their home location only, without relocating to India.

23. Can I apply for admission using the NRI quota during the AIQ counselling?

Answer: You cannot apply for the NRI quota in AIQ Counselling. Candidates must apply for the NRI quota during state counselling only. Government and private medical institutes only offer NRI quota seats at the state level.

24. How many Indian states provide NRI quota seats?

Answer: There are five Indian states in total that offer NRI quota seats in their public and private medical institutes. Those states are Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Puducherry. Apart from them, a few states provide only self-financed private medical college seats for NRI students. Those states are Gujarat, Telangana, West Bengal, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.

25. Can NRI students apply for the All India Quota?

Answer: Yes, Indian Nationals, NRIs, OCI, PIO, and Foreign Nationals – are all eligible to apply for the All India Quota provided that they have appeared and qualified NEET-UG exam with a valid All India Rank.

26. Can I apply for both 85% State and 15% AIQ Counselling?

Answer: Yes, a candidate can apply for both 85% State and 15% AIQ Counselling. Since 15% AIQ counselling is conducted by MCC and 85% State Counselling is held by respective state authorities, you can apply for both.

Hope these FAQs clarify your doubts and queries. In case, if you have more questions or need further clarifications about the NEET-UG entrance exam, feel free to contact us.

NEET Official Source:
  1. NEET Official website.
  2. Contact Number: 011-69227700 or 011-40759000
  3. Email Address: neet@nta.ac.in
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31 comments

  1. Good afternoon sir/madam ,
    I am Arunkrishna of grade 10 . CURRENTLY studying in india. My father is working in uae. If i study 11 th and 12 th in uae ,will i be able to get nri quota for medical.where should i study 11th and 12th to get more chance of entering into govt medical college in india.which is best to study for 11thand 12th (for medical)india or uae.is nri quota really benefittable.how much will be the fees for medical college if i enter through nri quota.

    1. Hello, thank you for writing to us!
      If you are interested in NRI quota seats only, you can shift to UAE. You can also avail NRI Sponsorship and continue your studies in India. However, please note that the provision of taking advantage of NRI sponsorship depends on NMC in that particular year.
      Hope this will help you!

  2. Hi sir/Madam
    Good morning
    My daughter studied in singapore .
    Chemistry,biology,maths. English.
    Singapore school Cambridge syllabus.

    Note
    If my daughter study physics subject private under cambridge syllabus.
    centre is Singapore certificate issud UK cambridge only one subject.

    Other all subject maths. bio. chemistry. English. subject under singapore school moe issud under cambridge certificate syllabus .

    She Can attend NRI quoto Neet in India medical pls advice thanks 🙏

    1. Thank you for writing to us!
      For NEET UG, PCB along with English will be required, but in this case, if Physics is studied separately, it totally depends on the institute and the state government eligibility criteria for admission under NRI Quota.

  3. Shall we declare our category as NRI if we are here in UAE or can we declare as Indian and at later stage can provide NRI certificate depending on which seat we are opting during counselling

    1. My daughter is going to complete her studies from class 11-12 in Saudi Arabia.
      Even if she is a NRI, can she gets a State Govt seat if she appears for NEET in India and having nativity certificate? She is from Tamil Nadu

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      1. Greetings from ALLEN Overseas!
        Your daughter has the opportunity to apply for both 85% State and 15% AIQ Counselling. The 15% AIQ counselling, conducted by MCC, and the 85% State Counselling, held by respective state authorities, offer different avenues for admission. The chances of securing a government seat depend on the cut-off for the year she is appearing and the marks she scores in the NEET Exam.

        In addition, there is no NRI quota in government medical colleges in Tamil Nadu. However, some private medical colleges in Tamil Nadu (including CMC Vellore) have NRI quota seats. There are close to 240 MBBS seats under the NRI quota in Tamil Nadu.

        Hope this will help you!

  4. Hi
    My daughter is studying 11th standard in UK. Her subjects are physics, chemistry, Biology and Psychology.
    Can she write Neet as she is not having English . Is iEnglish a mandatory to write NEET?

    Thanks

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    1. Thank you for writing to us!
      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.
      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 fulfill the NEET eligibility criteria, students must have English as one of the subjects.
      We hope this will help you!

  5. I am working in Mauritius but my son is studying in India. He has appeared for 12th and will be giving NEET this year. Is he eligible for NRI quota?

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    1. Greetings from ALLEN Overseas!
      Thank You for writing to us!

      To avail the NRI Quota, your son must reside abroad and acquire NRI status by living outside India for at least five years. He must also complete his 10th and 10+2 examinations outside India.

      Best Regards
      Team ALLEN Overseas

  6. If one is NRI student (who did 10th, and 12th from abroad) scored 690, will he be eligible for AIQ government seat (as general candidate, not as NRI), and pay normal fees (not NRI fees)?

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    1. Thank you for writing to us!
      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.

      1. Sir

        1- This year’s guidelines regarding NRI’s eligibility to participate in AIQ Counselling for General seats issued or not?

        2- If last year’s guidelines remain same, should such as student (who did 10th, and 12th from abroad and scored 690), participate in Counselling by choosing nationality as “Indian” or “NRI” (as he is not interested in NRI Quota seats). Please note that he is living in India for last one year, and he is not in a position to obtain NRI Certificate from the Embassy of the Country, where he did his 12th?

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        1. Greetings from ALLEN Overseas!
          You can visit the official website of MCC to get the detailed guidelines for NEET Counselling 2024.
          Similar to last year, this year also NRIs, OCIs, and PIOs are eligible to apply for AIQ counselling for General Quota seats.

  7. Hi,
    I have studied Chemistry, Biology and English in Australia in 12th and received high marks in these subjects, however I did not study Physics. Am I still eligible to apply for the NEET? If not, should I consider undertaking a bridging Physics course at an Australian university?

    Kind regards

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    1. Greetings from ALLEN Overseas!
      Thank you for writing to us!
      As per your concern, please find below the academic eligibility criteria for the NEET Exam.
      The candidate must pass the 10+2 exam with subjects Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/ Biotechnology. So, to fulfil the NEET eligibility criteria, students must have Physics as one of the subjects.
      We hope this will help you!

  8. Hi my son going to complete 12 th STD next yr in UAE .. is there state quota like obc is available for nri Students or nri quota only available for them for neet .. thanks

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    1. Greetings from ALLEN Overseas!
      NRI students are not eligible to be available for any other reservation/ quota. You can only apply for the medical seat under the NRI quota.
      Thank You!

  9. Hello Sir,
    My daughter is studying high school in USA. Here 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades are under high school.
    High school grades has semester pattern and every semester, 2 subjects are elective.
    Q1. — If my daughter study biology and chemistry in 11th grade and Physics and zoology in 12th grade with english in both grades, will she be eligible to appear for Neet exam?
    Q2 — If she got eligible marks in NEET for MBBS admission in General Category, what she will be treated like regular student or NRI student?

    Thanks,
    Amol Joshi

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    1. Thank You for writing to us!
      1. To be eligible for the NEET Exam, your daughter must pass the 10+2 exam with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/ Biotechnology as her subjects.
      2. The 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.
      We hope this will help you!

  10. If last year’s guidelines remain same, should such as student (who did 10th, and 12th from abroad and scored 690), participate in Counselling by choosing nationality as “Indian” or “NRI”. Please note that he is living in India for last one year, and he is not in a position to obtain NRI Certificate from the Embassy of the Country, where he did his 12th?

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  11. Hello Allen Overseas,
    I am a current 10th-grade student in the US who is planning to take the NEET exam in 12th grade. I would like to know about my eligibility based on the following conditions:

    – My high school curriculum only allows for one type of science to be taken each year. For example, if I want to take chemistry and also go with physics in 11th grade, I will not be able to take physics until the following year/ 11th grade.
    – I have completed Biology in 9th grade and am currently studying chemistry in 10th grade. I am considering taking physics in either 11th or 12th grade.

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    1. Greetings from ALLEN Overseas!
      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).
      Thank You!

  12. HI
    My Son did his entire schooling in India from LKG to year 12 STD. He has taken NEET and scored good marks.
    But he holds an OCI . Can he apply in the Indian Category.

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    1. Greetings from ALLEN Overseas!
      It all depends on the category you selected during the time of filling out the application form. He can apply for seats under AIQ quota i.e 15% seats only

  13. Could you please let me know the documents and their format required during Counselling to avail NRI quota. is it possible to apply in general category in some state counseling and NRI category in another state counseling.

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    1. Greetings from ALLEN Overseas!
      Please find the list of documents required for during the counselling here: https://www.allenoverseas.com/blog/nri-quota-in-medical-colleges-eligibility-admission-process-list-of-colleges-document-required/
      No, you can’t apply under different categories in two other states.

  14. Following is my child situation:
    Indian citizen studying in USA
    Currently 11th grade and is taking Biology
    Next year(12th Grade) he is planning to take Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
    He will be taking English in both 11th and 12th.

    Will he be eligible for the NEET test.

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    1. Greetings from ALLEN Overseas!
      To be eligible for the NEET exam, completing 10+2 or equivalent examinations in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English from a recognised board is mandatory. For complete details, we will advise you to please read: https://www.allenoverseas.com/blog/neet-ug-2025-eligibility-syllabus-exam-pattern-cut-off-marks-preparation-tips/

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