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How to Apply for MBBS Under NRI Quota in India

In present time Pursuing MBBS in India is a dream for all medical aspirants. For Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), the Indian government has introduced the NRI Quota in medical colleges , which provides a unique opportunity to secure an MBBS seat in top medical colleges across the country. This quota is meant for students who hold an NRI status and wish to study medicine in India, but are unable to go through the regular admission process due to various reasons.

Even you are not an NRI and looking for MBBS seat in Govt medical college / Central University /Deemed University or private medical college under this quota, here’s everything you need to know about the process, eligibility, required documents, and much more.

Understanding the NRI Quota for MBBS Admission in India

The NRI quota allows students who are citizens of countries outside of India to apply for a limited number of MBBS seats in Indian medical colleges. Under this quota, the number of seats is fixed by each institution and usually involves a higher fee structure compared to the general category, but it offers an easier admission process.

Eligibility Criteria for NRI Quota MBBS Admission

To apply for MBBS under the NRI quota, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• NRI Status: Some students think that the candidate must be a Non-Resident Indian (NRI), which means they are living outside of India but it is not compulsory, even if you are living in India you can apply under NRI quota .
• NEET UG Qualification:All medical aspirants including NRIs need to qualify for the NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test), which is the entrance exam for all medical admissions in India.
• Age and Educational Requirements: The candidate must have completed 17 years of age as of December 31st of the admission year and must have passed the 10+2 (or equivalent) examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as main subjects.
• Proof of NRI Status: The candidate must provide valid proof of their NRI status, such as a passport, visa, or other relevant documents.

Application Process for NRI Quota MBBS Admission

The application process for NRI quota MBBS admissions in India is divided in to the following steps:

Step 1: Research and Shortlist Colleges

Before applying, it’s crucial to research and shortlist the top medical colleges in India that offer NRI quota seats. Some of the well-known medical colleges offering these seats include:

• All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
• Jawahar Lal Nehru Medical College (Central University )
• Govt . Medical colleges of Various states
• Top Deemed medical colleges of India
• Private medical colleges of various states

Step 2: Appear for NEET UG Exam

To apply under the NRI quota MBBS Admission, you need to first qualify the NEET UG exam, which is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). You must secure a qualifying score to be eligible for the counseling process.

Click here to visit official website of NTA.

Step 3: Register for Counseling

After declaration of the NEET UG result, you must register for the NEET UG Counseling conducted by the Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) or the respective state medical councils, depending on whether you are applying for AIIMS  Government ,Deemed  or private medical college.

• For All India Quota (AIQ) and Deemed University Quota, the MCC will manage the counseling process.
• For state quota, the respective state authorities will manage the counseling.

During the registration, select the NRI Quota option to ensure that you are considered for seats under this category. Click here to check last year cut college wise cut off .

Step 4: Document Verification

Once you register for counseling, you will need to submit the following documents for verification:

• Valid Passport (to prove NRI status)
• NEET UG Admit Card and Scorecard
• 12th Grade Marksheet (with subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
• Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
• Visa or OCI Card (if applicable)
• Proof of NRI Status (if the parent is an NRI)

These documents are necessary to verify your NRI status and academic eligibility.

Step 5: Seat Allotment and Payment of Fees

After document verification, the counseling authorities will allot you a seat based on your NEET rank and preference. If you are allocated a seat, you will need to confirm your admission by paying the prescribed admission fee, which can be significantly higher for NRI quota seats compared to the general category.

Documents Required for NRI Quota MBBS Admission

Here’s a list of documents you will need to submit as part of your application process:

• Passport (of the candidate and parents)
• Visa or OCI Card (if applicable)
• Proof of NRI status (such as NRI bank account statements, income tax returns, etc.)
• NEET Admit Card
• NEET Scorecard
• Class 12th Marksheet (with relevant subjects)
• Domicile Certificate (for state quota)

Fee Structure for NRI Quota MBBS Seats in India

The fee structure for NRI quota MBBS seats is much higher than the regular category. The fees generally range from INR 20-40 lakhs per annum for private medical colleges. Government medical colleges may offer slightly lower fees under the NRI quota, but they still remain higher than the general category.

It’s important to confirm the exact fee structure from the respective colleges during the counseling process.

Important Tips for NRI Quota MBBS Applicants

• NEET UG Application form: Make sure to apply timely for the NEET exam and keep track of important dates for counseling.
• Documentation: Ensure all your documents are up-to-date and accurate to avoid any delays in the verification process.
• Research Colleges: Don’t just look at the top-ranked colleges; also consider factors like location, infrastructure, and faculty while choosing a college.
• Financial Planning: Be prepared for the higher fees and make the necessary financial arrangements ahead of time.

As per latest information from official website of NMC ,  there are 819 medical colleges with 128875 MBBS seats in India . Out is these 819 medical colleges there are 455 Govt. / Govt Society and remaining 364 are private /deemed medical colleges. There are 65193 MBBS seats in Govt colleges including AIIMS , BHU , JIPMER and 63682 MBBS seats in private /deemed colleges through out India. If we compare with last year data this year there will be 13500 more MBBS seats at the time of counselling.

NEET UG 2025 exam Schedule by NTA

Click here to fill NTA NEET UG 2025 application form .

Admit card is released by NTA on 30th April , click here to download the same from official website.

Total MBBS seats in India 2026

Total MBBS seats* in India Till 10-01-2026
Colleges	Colleges	Seats
Govt	455	65193
Private/Deemed	364	63682
Grand Total	819	128875

NEET UG 2025 exam Schedule by NTA

Last year NEET UG 2025 was conducted on May 4 , 2025 (Sunday) and result was declared on June 14 , 2025 after that state has released merit list for MBBS BDS and other profession courses admission . In Govt. medical colleges  15% of total seats are reserved for All India Quota  and counselling for these seats are conducted by Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).  For the remaining 85 % seats of Govt. colleges and 100% seats of private medical colleges(if any) counselling will be conducted by state authority.

State wise MBBS seats in India 2026

Sr No	State Name	Govt Clg	Govt Seats	Trust Clg	Trust Seats	Total Clg	Total Seats
1	Andaman Nicobar Islands	1	114	0	0	1	114
2	Andhra Pradesh	19	3415	20	3800	39	7215
3	Arunachal Pradesh	1	100	0	0	1	100
4	Assam	15	1975	0	0	16	1975
5	Bihar	13	1645	12	1900	25	3545
6	Chandigarh	1	150	0	0	1	150
7	Chhattisgarh	11	1555	5	900	16	2455
8	Dadra and Nagar Haveli	1	177	0	0	1	177
9	Delhi	9	1296	2	100	11	1396
10	Goa	1	200	0	0	1	200
11	Gujarat	24	4325	19	3200	43	7525
12	Haryana	8	1060	9	1650	17	2710
13	Himachal Pradesh	7	820	1	150	8	970
14	Jammu & Kashmir	11	1525	2	200	13	1725
15	Jharkhand	7	855	3	400	10	1255
16	Karnataka	24	4249	48	9695	72	13944
17	Kerala	14	1855	22	3549	36	5404
18	Madhya Pradesh	21	3025	14	2700	35	5725
19	Maharashtra	43	6075	42	6749	85	12824
20	Manipur	3	375	1	150	4	525
21	Meghalaya	2	100	1	100	3	200
22	Mizoram	1	100	0	0	1	100
23	Nagaland	1	100	0	0	1	100
24	Orissa	15	1925	6	1100	21	3025
25	Pondicherry	2	423	7	1450	9	1873
26	Punjab	6	999	7	900	13	1899
27	Rajasthan	34	4630	15	2700	49	7330
28	Sikkim	0	0	1	150	1	150
29	Tamil Nadu	38	5250	40	7800	78	13050
30	Telangana	37	4390	28	5150	65	9540
31	Tripura	1	150	2	250	3	400
32	Uttar Pradesh	50	5925	37	7500	88	13425
33	Uttarakhand	6	750	4	700	10	1450
34	West Bengal	26	4149	15	2250	41	6399
	Total	455	63682	363	65193	818	128875

NEET UG Qualifying cut off marks 2025,2024 ,2023,2022,2021,2020,2019,2018,2017 

Category	%tile		NEET UG Cut off
		2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
UR/EWS	50th	686–144	720-162	720-137	715-117	720-138	720-146	701-134	691-119	697-131
UR/EWS-PH	45th	143–127	161-127	136-121	116-105	137-122	146-129	133-120	118-107	130-118
SC/ST/OBC	40th	143–113	161-127	136-107	116-93	137-108	146-113	133-107	118-96	130-107
PH-ST/SC/OBC	40th	126–113	161-127	136-107	116-93	121-108	146-113	133-107	106-96

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