The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially approved the conversion of 188 NEET UG 2025 candidates from the Indian category to the NRI (Non-Resident Indian) category for Round 1 of counselling. These candidates have successfully submitted the required documents and are now eligible to participate under the NRI quota.

🗂️ Document Submission Guidelines

Candidates seeking NRI category conversion were required to email scanned copies of the following documents to MCC:

• NEET UG 2025 scorecard

• Self-attested declaration confirming NRI/OCI/PIO status or confirming they are children of NRI parents

• OCI/PIO card (if applicable)

• Embassy certificate of the sponsor (parent or candidate)

The conversion approval is provisional and subject to final verification at the time of reporting to the allotted college. Additionally, the embassy certificates will be forwarded to the Ministry of External Affairs or the respective Indian embassies/high commissions for authentication.

📌 Important Notes for Converted Candidates

• Original documents must be presented at the time of physical reporting to the allotted medical or dental college.

• Failure to produce original documents or discrepancies during verification may result in seat cancellation under the NRI category.

• MCC emphasized that the conversion applies only for Round 1, and those approved will be considered for NRI quota seat allotment accordingly.

🗓️ Timeline & Related Updates

• PwBD candidates (Persons with Benchmark Disa bilities) were granted an extension for registration in Round 1. The final deadline was August 3, 2025.

• Round 1 seat allotment results are scheduled to be declared on August 6, 2025.

• Following the declaration, selected candidates will need to complete the reporting and admission formalities at allotted colleges.

✅ What This Means for Candidates

🧭 Guidance for NRI Quota Aspirants

This conversion opens up access to NRI quota seats in both government and private medical/dental colleges. Candidates should:

• Double-check all submitted documents for completeness and accuracy

• Track the MCC counselling portal for updates on seat allotment and reporting

• Prepare for document verification and fee submission between August 6–10, as per the Round 1 schedule

MCC has reiterated that this is a one-time approval for Round 1 and urged all converted candidates to comply strictly with reporting and verification protocols.