The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), Directorate General of Health Services, Government of India, has issued an important notice for candidates who wish to apply under the NRI quota in upcoming NEET UG and PG counselling for the academic year 2026-27.
The notice, dated May 27, 2026, applies to candidates claiming NRI or OCI status and those seeking conversion of their nationality from Indian to NRI for counselling purposes.
MCC NRI Quota Notice 2026: Quick Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Issuing Authority | Medical Counselling Committee, DGHS |
| Notice Reference | U-11011/07/2025-MEC |
| Notice Date | May 27, 2026 |
| Applicable Counselling | NEET UG and NEET PG 2026-27 |
| Category | NRI/OCI quota |
| Main Requirement | Eligible NRI parent, first-degree relative or nearest relative |
| Legal Reference | Supreme Court guidelines in W.P. No. 13393 of 2007 |
| Guardianship Reference | Guardians and Wards Act, 1890 |
| Official Email | adgme@nic.in |
Supreme Court Guidelines for NRI Quota
MCC has referred to the eligibility principles laid down by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in W.P. No. 13393 of 2007 and connected cases, including Anshul Tomar vs. State of Madhya Pradesh.
According to the notice, candidates may be considered eligible for NRI quota if their parent, first-degree relative or eligible nearest relative is an NRI who ordinarily resides abroad and meets the prescribed sponsorship and guardianship conditions.
Who Can Sponsor an NRI Candidate?
The following relationships may be considered for NRI quota eligibility:
- Mother or father of the candidate who is an NRI and ordinarily residing abroad.
- Real brother or sister of the candidate who is an NRI and ordinarily residing abroad.
- Real brother or sister of the candidate’s father, including paternal uncle or paternal aunt.
- Real brother or sister of the candidate’s mother, including maternal uncle or maternal aunt.
- Grandfather or grandmother on the paternal side.
- Grandfather or grandmother on the maternal side.
- First-degree paternal or maternal cousins, subject to fulfilment of the prescribed conditions.
Conditions for a Nearest Relative Sponsor
Where the candidate is being considered as the ward of an NRI relative, the sponsoring person must satisfy all applicable conditions:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Relationship | The sponsor must be the nearest eligible blood relative |
| NRI status | The sponsor must be an NRI |
| Residence | The sponsor must ordinarily reside abroad |
| Guardianship | The sponsor must have looked after the candidate as a legal guardian |
| Evidence | Documentary evidence of guardianship must be submitted |
| Affidavit | An affidavit confirming the relevant facts must be provided |
Meeting only the relationship requirement may not be sufficient. The candidate must also establish the sponsor’s NRI status, overseas residence and role as the candidate’s bona fide legal guardian.
Documents Required for NRI Quota Verification
MCC has stated that candidates applying for NRI quota seats may be required to submit documentary and legal evidence during counselling.
Candidates should be prepared to provide:
- Proof of the sponsor’s NRI status.
- Proof that the sponsor ordinarily resides abroad.
- Documents establishing the relationship between the candidate and sponsor.
- Legal documents demonstrating that the sponsor is the candidate’s bona fide guardian.
- Evidence that the sponsor has looked after the candidate as a guardian.
- An affidavit confirming the sponsorship and guardianship facts.
- Any additional documents requested by MCC or the competent counselling authority.
MCC has specifically indicated that legal documents may be sought in accordance with the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890.
Important Instructions for NEET Aspirants
Candidates seeking NRI quota admission in NEET UG or PG counselling 2026-27 should:
- Carefully verify whether their sponsor falls within the eligible relative categories.
- Arrange NRI status and overseas residence documents in advance.
- Obtain valid proof of legal guardianship wherever applicable.
- Prepare the required affidavit before the counselling process begins.
- Ensure that all documents contain consistent names, relationships and dates.
- Upload or submit documents only in the format prescribed by MCC or the relevant authority.
- Avoid claiming NRI quota without sufficient documentary proof.
Candidates should note that final eligibility will be determined by MCC or the competent counselling authority after verification of the submitted documents. The notice does not automatically guarantee NRI quota eligibility; candidates must satisfy the relationship, residence, guardianship and documentation requirements.
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