The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially released the comprehensive list of candidates who have successfully changed their nationality status from Indian to Non-Resident Indian (NRI) for the third round of the NEET PG 2025 counselling cycle. On February 5, 2026, the portal reflected that exactly 811 candidates were found eligible after a rigorous document scrutiny phase. This conversion is a standard administrative requirement for aspirants looking to secure postgraduate specialization seats in private medical colleges and Deemed Universities, where the NRI quota offers a distinct admission pathway.
Scrutiny of Eligibility and Relative Sponsorship
The transition of these 811 candidates was authorized following the submission of digital sponsorship documents and relationship certificates. A notable aspect of this year's conversion is the inclusion of "wards of NRIs," a category that has expanded due to various court rulings. While 113 of these candidates are direct NRIs or children of NRIs, the remaining 698 qualified by showing they are wards of first- or second-degree relatives residing abroad. This allows an aspirant to be sponsored by an uncle, aunt, or grandparent, provided the legal affidavits are notarized and submitted to the committee.
- Provisional Status: The NRI eligibility list is currently provisional, and the finality of the admission rests on the physical verification of original passports and visas.
- Documentation: Candidates are required to maintain a clear "family tree" document to prove their relationship with the overseas sponsor.
- Merit Implications: Since NRI seats often have lower cut-off scores, this status change provides a significant advantage for a high-scoring aspirant who has the financial capacity to meet the steep tuition requirements.
| Conversion Group | Number of Candidates | Eligibility Type |
| Priority 1 | 113 | Direct NRI / Child of NRI |
| Priority 2 | 698 | Sponsored by Extended Relatives |
| Total Approved | 811 | Round-3 NRI Eligible Pool |
Impact on Seat Allotment and Institutional Revenue
The conversion of over 800 applicants into the NRI pool has a direct impact on the seat matrix for Round-3. Private medical institutions often rely on these high-fee seats to offset the costs of subsidized government-quota positions. For any specialization, NRI tuition fees can range significantly higher than management quotas. However, because this status is permanent for the remainder of the session, these candidates cannot revert to their original category if they fail to secure a seat in this round.
- Reporting Deadline: Candidates in this list who receive an allotment must complete their reporting formalities at the respective college by February 11, 2026.
- Verification Duty: The allotted college acts as the final gatekeeper, checking the credentials of both the student and the international sponsor.
- Stray Vacancy Round: If any NRI seats remain unfilled after this phase, they are typically converted into management seats for the final stray vacancy round.
Conclusion
The publication of the NRI conversion list highlights the evolving landscape of medical admissions where financial sponsorship plays a key role. Candidates can verify their inclusion by checking the official NRI conversion notice on the MCC website. It is important to note that the credentials provided during this phase must be identical to the ones presented during physical reporting. Detailed FAQs regarding NRI quota admission rules are available for further reference on the council's archive section.