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NEET PG 2026 · Karnataka · NRI Seats
MD General Medicine NRI Quota in Karnataka
2025 closing rank, eligibility, sponsor documents and the KEA process for NRI seats
Everything an NRI or NRI-sponsored candidate needs for MD General Medicine in Karnataka: the 2025 NRI closing rank, who can apply and who can sponsor, the documents KEA checks, how NRI seats compare with management and open-quota seats, and the mistakes that cost candidates their seat.
2025 NRI closing rank: 1,32,637
2024: 1,60,024
KEA NRI fee (2025): ₹7,000
Private colleges only
How to read this page: ranks are NEET PG All India Ranks from KEA counselling. Eligibility and documents are summarised from KEA rules as reported — the current KEA brochure is final. Start embassy paperwork early.
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Quick Answer: MD General Medicine NRI Quota in Karnataka
NRI seats for MD General Medicine are in Karnataka private medical colleges and are allotted through KEA counselling on NEET PG merit. In 2025 the last NRI seat closed at rank 1,32,637 (1,60,024 in 2024). NRI candidates and candidates sponsored by an NRI blood relative can apply with an embassy NRI certificate, the KEA sponsorship declaration and a Tahsildar-certified family tree.
2025 Data for 2026 Planning
NRI Quota Key Numbers
2025 NRI Closing Rank1,32,637
Last MD General Medicine NRI seat in KEA counselling.
2024 NRI Closing Rank1,60,024
NRI seats closed about 27,400 ranks earlier in 2025.
KEA Registration (2025)₹7,000
For NRI, OCI, PIO and foreign-national candidates.
Management Closing Rank2,20,761
The fallback if your rank is after the NRI range.
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Eligibility
Who Can Apply for NRI Quota
Every NRI candidate must qualify NEET PG and register with KEA. The KEA brochure for 2026 gives the final definitions.
NRI-sponsored candidates
Resident candidates sponsored by an NRI blood relative can apply. The relationship must be proved with a Tahsildar-certified family tree and affidavits, and the sponsor must commit to paying the fees.
OCI, PIO and foreign nationals
They register with KEA in the same ₹7,000 fee group as NRI candidates (2025). Which seats they qualify for is set in the KEA brochure — confirm before registering.
Government medical colleges do not have NRI seats. Deemed universities fill their NRI seats through MCC.
Documents
NRI Quota Documents for KEA PG Counselling
Most NRI candidates lose time on embassy and relationship papers. Start them as soon as you decide on NRI seats.
| # | Document | Provided By | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEET PG 2026 scorecard, MBBS degree, internship completion and medical registration | Candidate | Same academic documents as every KEA candidate. |
| 2 | Candidate’s passport | Candidate | Keep it valid through counselling. |
| 3 | Sponsor’s passport and visa or residence permit | NRI sponsor | Shows the sponsor lives and works abroad. |
| 4 | Certificate of NRI status from the Indian Embassy or Consulate | NRI sponsor | Takes time — apply as early as possible. |
| 5 | NRI sponsorship declaration in the KEA format (Annexure) | NRI sponsor | Use the format in the current KEA brochure. |
| 6 | Family tree certified by the Tahsildar and a relationship affidavit | Candidate and sponsor | Proves the blood relation between candidate and sponsor. |
| 7 | Sponsor’s affidavit to bear the fees and recent bank statements | NRI sponsor | Shows the sponsor will pay the course fees. |
This list summarises documents commonly asked for in KEA NRI verification. Follow the exact list and formats in the KEA 2026 brochure, and see the full Karnataka NEET PG document checklist.
Compare Seat Types
NRI vs Management vs Open Quota
KEA allots all three in the same counselling. List the seat types you are eligible for in the right order.
| Seat Type | 2025 Closing Rank | Who Can Apply | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seats — open quota | 83,310 | Candidates from every state | Private fee of the college |
| NRI quota | 1,32,637 | NRI or NRI-sponsored candidates | NRI fee set for the college |
| Management / institutional | 2,20,761 | Any NEET PG-qualified candidate | ₹65.15 lakh – ₹1.10 crore (listed) |
Closing Rank Trend · 2024 vs 2025
NRI and open-quota seats closed earlier in 2025; management seats closed later.
| Quota | 2024 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRI quota | 1,60,024 | 1,32,637 | −27,387 ranks |
| Management / institutional (MNG) | 1,68,809 | 2,20,761 | +51,952 ranks |
| Private seats — open quota | 98,343 | 83,310 | −15,033 ranks |
Fees
MD General Medicine NRI Quota Fees
Each private college’s NRI fee is fixed in the KEA fee notification for the year. It is higher than the ₹13,87,994 private-quota fee.
Private colleges (KEA)
Check the NRI fee for your exact college and seat in the KEA 2026–27 fee notification. For comparison, listed 2025 management fees ranged from ₹65.15 lakh to ₹1.10 crore — see the management quota page.
Deemed universities (MCC)
NRI fees are charged in US dollars. Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (KAHER), Belagavi: About US$98,300 (reported); Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (MAHE): About US$198,600 for the course (reported).
Budget beyond tuition
Add hostel, university and exam charges, and plan for three years. Get every amount in writing before paying. Compare all seat types on the fees page.
Admission Process
How to Get an NRI Seat for MD General Medicine
- 1
Prepare Documents
Embassy certificate, sponsor papers and family tree — start early.
- 2
Register With KEA
Choose the NRI category. Check 2026 dates.
- 3
Verify Documents
KEA checks NRI status and sponsorship before you can choose NRI seats.
- 4
Option Entry
List NRI seats, plus management or open-quota seats as back-up. Read the option entry guide.
- 5
Pay and Report
If allotted, pay the fee as KEA instructs and report on time.
Avoid These
NRI Quota Mistakes That Cost Candidates Their Seat
Late embassy paperwork
The embassy NRI certificate and the notarised sponsor declaration take time. Without them at verification, you cannot be considered for NRI seats.
Relationship not proved
The family tree must clearly show the blood relation to the sponsor. Names that do not match across documents cause rejections.
Not planning a back-up
Unfilled NRI seats can be moved to other categories in later rounds — in 2018 KEA moved 211 to the management quota. Keep management and open-quota options in your list.
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FAQs
MD General Medicine NRI Quota — Questions
What rank is needed for MD General Medicine NRI quota in Karnataka?
In KEA 2025 counselling, the last NRI seat for MD General Medicine closed at NEET PG rank 1,32,637, compared with 1,60,024 in 2024. Popular colleges fill much earlier, and you must have the NEET PG qualifying score for your category.
Who is eligible for MD General Medicine NRI quota in Karnataka?
NRI candidates and candidates sponsored by an eligible NRI relative can apply for NRI seats in Karnataka private medical colleges through KEA, if they qualify NEET PG. Government colleges do not have NRI seats. The exact definition of NRI and of an eligible sponsor is given in the KEA brochure.
Which documents are required for NRI quota in KEA PG counselling?
Commonly required documents are the sponsor’s passport and visa or residence permit, an NRI status certificate from the Indian Embassy or Consulate, an NRI sponsorship declaration in the KEA format, a family tree certified by the Tahsildar with a relationship affidavit, the sponsor’s affidavit to pay the fees, and the candidate’s academic documents and passport.
Who can sponsor a candidate for NRI quota in Karnataka?
The sponsor must be an NRI who is a blood relative of the candidate, and the relationship must be proved with a Tahsildar-certified family tree and affidavits. Sources differ on which relatives are accepted, so check the relationship rules in the current KEA brochure before you apply.
What is the NRI quota fee for MD General Medicine in Karnataka?
Each private college’s NRI fee is set in the KEA fee notification for that year, and it is higher than the private-quota fee of ₹13,87,994. Listed 2025 management fees for MD General Medicine ranged from ₹65.15 lakh to ₹1.10 crore. Ask us for the current NRI fee of the colleges you are considering.
What is the KEA registration fee for NRI candidates?
For KEA PG counselling in 2025, the registration fee was ₹7,000 for NRI, OCI, PIO and foreign-national candidates, compared with ₹4,000 for non-Karnataka and ₹1,500 for general Karnataka candidates. Check the 2026 notification for the current fee.
What is the difference between NRI quota and management quota?
NRI seats need NRI status or NRI sponsorship with documents. Management seats are open to any NEET PG-qualified candidate. In 2025 the last MD General Medicine NRI seat closed at 1,32,637 and the last management seat at 2,20,761.
What happens to unfilled NRI seats in Karnataka?
KEA can move NRI seats that stay empty to other seat categories in later rounds. In 2018, for example, KEA transferred 211 unfilled NRI seats to the other/management quota for the mop-up round. Check each round’s seat matrix.
Can OCI and PIO cardholders apply for NRI quota in Karnataka?
OCI and PIO cardholders register with KEA in the same fee group as NRI and foreign-national candidates. Which seats they are eligible for is set in the KEA brochure, so confirm your category before registration.
Do deemed universities in Karnataka have NRI seats for MD General Medicine?
Yes. Deemed universities fill NRI seats through MCC counselling and charge NRI fees in US dollars. Reported figures include about US$98,300 at JNMC Belagavi and about US$198,600 for the course at KMC Manipal. Confirm the fee in the MCC deemed fee list.
Verify Before You Act
Sources & Official Links
Official authorities
- Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) — brochure, NRI rules, fee notification and allotments
- Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) — deemed university NRI seats
- National Medical Commission (NMC) — approved colleges and PG seats
- NBEMS — NEET PG result and scorecard
How we built this page
- NRI, management and open-quota closing ranks: KEA 2024 and 2025 allotments, as compiled by Sartha.
- Registration fees: KEA PG 2025 notification, as reported by Careers360.
- NRI documents: KEA NRI verification requirements as summarised in published counselling guides.
- 2018 NRI seat transfer: Careers360 news report (May 2018). Deemed NRI fees: published 2025 fee compilations.
- Facts checked on 12 October 2026. Where an official notice differs, the notice applies.
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