The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), Directorate General of Health Services, Government of India, has issued an important notice dated 27 May 2026 for candidates who claim to be NRI/OCI or want to convert their nationality from Indian to NRI for the upcoming NEET UG/PG Counselling 2026–2027. The notice is specifically important for students who wish to participate in counselling under the NRI quota.
As per the notice, MCC has referred to the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India judgment in W.P. No. 13393 of 2007 and others (2008), Anshul Tomar vs. State of M.P., which laid down eligibility criteria for seats reserved under the NRI quota.
Public Notice for eligibility of NRI candidature for Academic Year 2026-27
Who Can Be Considered Eligible Under NRI Quota?
According to the Supreme Court guidelines mentioned in the MCC notice, the following categories may be considered for NRI quota eligibility:
- If the mother or father of the student is an NRI and is ordinarily residing abroad, the student may be considered eligible.
- If a first-degree relation of the student is an NRI and is ordinarily residing abroad, the student may also be considered eligible. This may include real brother or sister, apart from parents.
- A student may also be considered under the sponsorship of a person who treats the student as a ward/Palya, provided the sponsor is the nearest blood relation and satisfies the required conditions.
Nearest Relation Mentioned in the Notice
The notice states that the following blood relations may be considered under the definition of nearest relation:
- Real brother or sister of father — real uncle or real aunt
- Real brother or sister of mother — maternal uncle or maternal aunt
- Father and mother of father — grandfather and grandmother
- Father and mother of mother — maternal grandfather and maternal grandmother
- First-degree paternal and maternal cousins
However, the sponsor must be an NRI and must be ordinarily residing abroad.
Guardian Proof Will Be Very Important
One of the most important parts of the MCC notice is that the NRI sponsor must have looked after the student as a guardian. MCC has clearly mentioned that during counselling, the candidate may have to submit evidential proof/legal documents to show that the sponsor is actually a bonafide legal guardian of the candidate as per the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890.
The notice also states that an affidavit containing the required facts will be necessary.
What This Means for NEET UG/PG Aspirants
This notice is very important for all students planning to apply under the NRI quota in NEET UG 2026 or NEET PG 2026 counselling. Students should not wait until the counselling portal opens. They should start preparing their documents in advance, especially if their NRI sponsor is not their mother or father.
Candidates may need to arrange:
- NRI sponsor documents
- Passport and visa/residence proof of sponsor
- Relationship proof
- Affidavit
- Legal guardianship-related documents, wherever applicable
- Proof that the sponsor ordinarily resides abroad
- Any document required by MCC or the competent counselling authority during counselling
ICCC Bharat Advice to Students and Parents
Students and parents should be very careful while preparing NRI quota documents. Every year, many students face problems because they do not prepare proper documentation before counselling starts. If the NRI portal opens for a limited time, candidates may not get enough time to arrange embassy documents, affidavit, relationship proof, and legal supporting papers.
Therefore, all NEET UG/PG aspirants who are planning to apply under NRI quota should verify their eligibility and prepare documents well in advance.
Conclusion
The MCC notice dated 27.05.2026 makes it clear that NRI quota eligibility will be strictly based on the Supreme Court guidelines and supporting legal proof. Candidates must ensure that their sponsor falls under the accepted NRI relationship category and that proper documentary evidence is available during counselling.
For NRI quota admission guidance and document preparation support, students may contact:
ICCC Bharat – Information Cum Career Counseling Center
Call / WhatsApp: 8884499764
Website: medicalneetpg.com