The NRI (Non-Resident Indian) quota MBBS admission in Indian medical colleges is a reserved seat category for NRI students, Children/wards of NRIs , Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) (in select states)
Eligibility Criteria
Age
17+ Years
Exam
NEET-UG Q Gen.: 686 - 144 & Res.: 143 - 113
Education
10+2 with (PCB)
and English
Score
50% General & 40% reserved
NRI
Be an NRI/OCI/PIO, or a ward of an NRI
State counselling Document checklist
NEET Admit Card & Scorecard
Relationship proof with the sponsor (if applicable)
Class 10 & 12 mark sheets
Valid NRI passport + visa/residency proof
NRI sponsoring affidavit
Passport-size photographs
Which colleges offer NRI Quota MBBS Admission seats ?
Government Medical Colleges - 10% to 15% reservation
Private Medical Colleges - 10% to 15% reservation
Deemed universities - 15 % reservation
NRI Quota MBBS Admission Process
NEET-UG Qualification
Registration for Counselling
Document Verification
Seat Allotment
Fees Payment
Admission Confirmation
NRI MBBS Fee Structure (Approximate): ₹20 to ₹45 lakhs per year
Important Dates and Deadlines for NRI Quota Admission
Event
Date
Application Opens
7 February 2025
Application Closes
7 March 2025
NEET 2025 Admit Card Release
1 May 2025
NEET 2025 Exam Date
4 May 2025
NEET Result Announcement
14 June 2025
Counselling Schedule
July / August 2025
Important Tips
Some states allow OCI/PIO candidates under the NRI quota; others restrict it—always check the latest notification.
No domicile requirement applies for NRI seats.
Many states require fresh NRI documents each year.