I’m planning NEET UG and considering MBBS in India under the NRI/OCI/PIO category, so here's what I’ve gathered for 2025:
NEET qualification is mandatory—whether you're an Indian citizen, OCI, PIO, or foreign national, you must take and clear the NEET UG exam to apply for MBBS under the NRI quota
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NEET For NRI Students However, OCI and PIO candidates are only eligible for NRI seats, not the All India quota or other Indian-national seats—a rule reinforced through policy and upheld by courts .
Eligibility-wise, candidates need:
A valid passport
10+2 completion from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, scoring at least 50% aggregate in PCB (40% for reserved categories)
A sponsor who is a first-degree relative (e.g. parent, uncle, aunt) living abroad and willing to fund the education—supported by embassy-issued sponsorship certificate, relationship proof, visa, bank statements, and a tehsildar‑signed family tree in some states like Karnataka .
Fee-wise, typical costs range:
Deemed/private universities: $25,000–40,000 USD/year (~₹20–35 lakh)
NRI seats in government medical colleges: $18,000–30,000 USD/year (~₹15–25 lakh) .
Stay updated with state‑specific counselling rules—some states like Karnataka now require stricter document verification including embassy certificates and family tree documents (no notarized affidavits accepted)
