NRI Quota in NEET 2025, Criteria, Eligibility, Reservation

Reservation under NRI quota in NEET

The NRI quota in NEET provides a reserved percentage of seats for Non-Resident Indians, Persons of Indian Origin, and Overseas Citizens of India, facilitating their access to medical education in India.

• The NRI quota in NEET reserves 15% of the total seats in government and private medical colleges across India.
• Several Indian states offer seats under the NRI quota for both government and private medical institutions.
• All deemed medical colleges and universities have a 15% NRI quota for NEET.
• Admission for NRI students is conducted through this specific quota, enabling them to pursue medical courses in India.
• Apart from the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) and 85% State Quota, universities offer admission to NRI students under the 15% NRI quota regulated by the Medical Council of India.
• Both Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) are included in the NRI quota.
• NRI candidates must clear the NEET exam to be eligible for admission to medical colleges under this quota.

Admission Process in Medical College under NRI Quota in NEET

To gain admission under the NRI quota through NEET 2025, candidates must follow a structured process. Here are the key steps:

• Qualify for NEET : The first and most essential step is to qualify for the NEET exam. After the NEET 2025 results are declared, a merit list of qualified candidates will be published by the authorities.
• Check NRI Quota Cut-Off : Based on the NEET cut-off specific to the NRI quota, students must determine their eligibility for the available seats.
• Counseling Process: Eligible candidates need to participate in the counseling rounds. Each state conducts a separate counseling process for NRI quota admissions in government and private medical colleges.
• Submit Necessary Documents : During the admission process, candidates must submit the required documents, which typically include:
  • Proof of NRI status (such as passport and visa copies)
  • Educational certificates (Class X, XII mark sheets)
  • NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the Ministry of External Affairs
  • Other essential documents as required by the respective state or college.
• Secure Admission and Pay Fees : Once allocated a seat, candidates must secure their admission by paying the applicable fees, which are higher for NRI seats compared to regular seats, as they do not receive government subsidies.
• Limited Seats: The NRI quota has a limited number of seats, which vary by college and state. However, competition under this quota is often lower compared to regular seats.

Documents Required for NRI Quota for MBBS

For MBBS admission under the NRI Quota in NEET 2025, the following documents are required:

• Valid passport
• Student visa
• NOC (No Objection Certificate) from the Ministry of External Affairs
• Class X marksheet
• Class X passing certificate
• Vaccination certificate
• Health certificate
• Migration certificate
• Community certificate
• Health insurance certificate
• Passport-size color photograph of the candidate
• Joint declaration by the parents and applicant
• Recent stamp-size color photograph.

Note: This certificate must be uploaded along with the online application form for NEET (UG) 2025.

Candidates must retain the original document for verification at the time of counseling/admission.

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