NEET UG:
MBBS Admission for NRI Quota in NEET 2024

Introduction:

Medical courses in India are the choice of a vast number of students. Indian medical education is governed by MCI (Medical Council of India).  Getting into a government medical college is often considered an extraordinary accomplishment, as many people aspire to become doctors. For non-resident Indians (NRIs) who aspire to become doctors, the NRI quota offers a unique opportunity to study at top government medical colleges in India. Apart from the 15% all-India quota (AIQ) and 85% state quota, deemed universities in India offer admission to NRI students under the 15% NRI quota in NEET reserved by the Medical Council of India. Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) are included in the NRI quota.

Who are NRI candidates?

The following conditions must be met by a candidate to be included in the NRI quota in NEET: 

● It is a requirement that the candidate be an Indian national living abroad.

● Offspring of Indian nationals who are employed or on business overseas are likewise classified as non-resident Indians (NRI).

● Non-resident Indian (NRI) candidates are those who were born outside of India but whose parents are Indian.

● Applicants classified as NRIs are those whose children are workers of the State or Central Government and are on deputation overseas.

● In addition, candidates must be foreign nationals who have lived abroad for five years to qualify as NRIs.

● It is also required of candidates to pass their 10+2 and 10th-grade exams in the nation in which they now reside.

Eligibility criteria of NRI students for MBBS admission:

To be eligible to apply to Indian MBBS colleges, students must fulfil the NRI quota.

● A valid passport is required for applicants.

● The offered NRI seats in govt medical colleges and private institutes under NRI Quota will only be allocated to bonafide NRI’s

● To be admitted, candidates had to obtain a qualifying NEET.
● Applications for NRI sponsorship must be submitted by individuals who are related by blood to the sponsor, such as a mother, sister, father, brother, aunt, or uncle.

● The class 12 exam in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, or an equivalent exam, must be passed by the candidate with at least 60% of the possible points.

● Nominees for the NRI quota must be at least 17 years old, and the maximum age limit is 25.

How Can I Take Part of the Government Medical Universities' NRI Quota?

● Students must take these important actions to register for the counselling sessions and take advantage of the NRI quota.

● Apply for the NEET exam by going to the official NTA website.

● Make sure you achieve the minimum cut-off and pass the NEET test.

● To secure admission to a government or private medical college that falls under the NRI quota in NEET, register for the state counselling program and attend rounds.

● For admission to the NRI quota, check the state website link as each governmental authority has a distinct counselling process.

Admission to medical colleges for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs):

The first step is to appear for the relevant entrance exams. After receiving the entrance exam results, candidates need to research and identify government medical colleges that offer NRI quota seats. Colleges usually release a separate application form for NRI quota admissions. Fill out the form accurately and provide all necessary documents, including proof of NRI status, academic records, entrance exam scores, and language proficiency scores. Some colleges might conduct counselling sessions where eligible candidates are invited to participate. Based on merit and availability of seats, candidates will be allotted seats in their chosen colleges.
Through NRI quota allocations in some states, NRI candidates who wish to pursue an MBBS in India can obtain a seat. NRI seats are available in both government and private medical institutions in five states: Pondicherry, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana. Each of these states has a very different MBBS pricing system. The cheapest NRI MBBS tuition in India is typically found at government colleges. The amount can differ significantly between states; some impose a yearly tuition price of approximately $12,500, while others put the fee at $30,000 for NRI quota students enrolled in NEET. Remarkably, unclaimed open NRI seats are frequently transferred to state quotas, either reserved or general. Because there is usually less competition for NRI quota seats because there are fewer applicants. Because of this, these seats have relatively lower entrance cut-offs, which attracts qualified NRI candidates.

Government Medical Colleges with NRI Allotment:

S. No Name of Institute
1
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
2
Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune
3
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry
4
King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow
5
Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), New Delhi
6
Grant Medical College and Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai
7
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI), Bangalore
8
Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh
9
Stanley Medical College (SMC), Chennai
10
Government Medical College (GMC), Nagpur

The first step is to appear for the relevant entrance exams. After receiving the entrance exam results, candidates need to research and identify government medical colleges that offer NRI quota seats. Colleges usually release a separate application form for NRI quota admissions. Fill out the form accurately and provide all necessary documents, including proof of NRI status, academic records, entrance exam scores, and language proficiency scores. Some colleges might conduct counselling sessions where eligible candidates are invited to participate. Based on merit and availability of seats, candidates will be allotted seats in their chosen colleges.
Through NRI quota allocations in some states, NRI candidates who wish to pursue an MBBS in India can obtain a seat. NRI seats are available in both government and private medical institutions in five states: Pondicherry, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Haryana. Each of these states has a very different MBBS pricing system. The cheapest NRI MBBS tuition in India is typically found at government colleges. The amount can differ significantly between states; some impose a yearly tuition price of approximately $12,500, while others put the fee at $30,000 for NRI quota students enrolled in NEET. Remarkably, unclaimed open NRI seats are frequently transferred to state quotas, either reserved or general. Because there is usually less competition for NRI quota seats because there are fewer applicants. Because of this, these seats have relatively lower entrance cut-offs, which attracts qualified NRI candidates.