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NRI Quota MD MS Karnataka
Eligibility, the first-degree sponsor rule, documents and the KEA and MCC process for NRI quota MD/MS seats in Karnataka.
Most NRI applications fail on paperwork, not rank. This page sets out exactly who qualifies, what KEA checks and how the seats are allotted — from KEA and MCC rules and published figures.
KEA + MCCTwo counselling routes
₹7,000KEA NRI registration
1st-degreeSponsor relative only
324NRI forms rejected, 2024
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What is the NRI quota for MD/MS in Karnataka?
NRI quota seats are MD/MS seats kept for NRIs, OCI/PIO cardholders, foreign nationals and candidates sponsored by a first-degree NRI relative. In Karnataka they are filled two ways: KEA counsels NRI seats in private medical colleges and private universities, and MCC counsels NRI seats in deemed universities. In both, you need a valid NEET PG score and seats go in order of NEET PG rank — there is no direct admission.
2026-27 update — Basaveshwara Medical College (BMCH), Chitradurga: BMCH is now part of SJM University, which has set its own MD/MS fees for 2026-27. Radio-Diagnosis and Dermatology are ₹55.10 lakh (private) and ₹95.10 lakh (management / NRI) a year; General Medicine, Paediatrics and OBG are ₹40.70 lakh and ₹75.10 lakh (year 1). Older BMCH fee figures on this page come from 2025 KEA data. See BMCH PG fees 2026-27 → · BMCH overview
Eligibility
Who Can Take an NRI Quota MD/MS Seat in Karnataka
You must qualify NEET PG for the year and register under the NRI category with documents that prove it.
OCI / PIO / foreign national
Overseas Citizens of India, Persons of Indian Origin and foreign nationals register in the same NRI category at KEA.
NRI-sponsored
A resident Indian sponsored by an NRI relative. KEA limits sponsors to first-degree relatives — in 2024 it rejected 324 of 1,090 NRI applications, mostly over distant-relative sponsors.
Two Routes
KEA vs MCC: How NRI Seats Are Filled
| KEA (state counselling) | MCC (deemed universities) | |
|---|---|---|
| Colleges | Private colleges and private universities (e.g. Ramaiah, SDM, KIMS, Vydehi, Father Muller) | KMC Manipal & Mangaluru, K.S. Hegde, Yenepoya, JSS, JNMC, BLDE, Sri Devaraj Urs, Sri Siddhartha |
| Registration | KEA PGET under NRI / OCI / PIO category — ₹7,000 | MCC deemed-university registration, NRI documents uploaded |
| NRI fee | Same as the college’s Other / Management fee, in rupees | Set by each university; often in US dollars |
| Documents checked by | KEA document verification | The university, at reporting |
| If NRI seats stay empty | Have been converted to Management seats at mop-up (2018, 2024) | Go back to the university’s pool as per MCC rules |
Step by Step
NRI Quota Admission Process in Karnataka (KEA)
Register for KEA PGET under NRI
Choose the NRI / OCI / PIO category and pay the ₹7,000 fee. KEA PGET-2026 registration was reported open from 5 to 15 October 2026.
Get NRI documents verified
Sponsor’s embassy certificate, passport and visa, relationship proof and bank statements. Weak sponsor papers are the main reason NRI applications fail.
Enter options
List NRI seats college by college. Put your real priorities first — an allotted seat you do not join can cost you fees and future rounds.
Seat allotment
KEA allots by NEET PG rank among verified NRI candidates. Results come round by round.
Pay and give a bank guarantee
Pay the first year’s fee and furnish a bank guarantee for the balance course fee, as KEA requires for NRI and management seats.
Report to the college
Join with original documents within the reporting window. Non-Karnataka candidates also need Karnataka Medical Council registration.
Checklist
NRI Quota Documents for MD/MS in Karnataka
Commonly asked by KEA and colleges. The exact list is in each year’s KEA bulletin — see our full document checklist.
- NRI sponsorship certificate in the KEA format
- Embassy-issued or attested proof of the sponsor’s NRI status
- Sponsor’s passport and valid visa / residence permit
- Relationship certificate or family tree proving first-degree relation
- Sponsor’s NRE/NRO bank statements (colleges often ask for one year)
- Candidate’s OCI/PIO card, if applicable
- NEET PG admit card and scorecard
- MBBS marks cards, degree / provisional certificate and internship certificate
- Irrevocable bank guarantee for the balance fee (at admission)
Seats & Competition
How Many NRI Seats Are There?
KEA does not publish a clean college-wise NRI seat count; it releases a seat matrix before each round. These are the figures we could verify.
NRI applications at KEA, 2024
766 accepted and 324 rejected (2023: 850 accepted, 149 rejected).
NRI allotments in KEA 2025 Round 2
Out of 3,164 MD/MS allotments in that round.
KEA seats vacant before the 2025 stray round
Mostly management seats — a sign that fee, not rank, is often the limit.
NRI seats in deemed universities (official notices)
| College | Year | Gen Medicine | Radiology | Dermatology | OBG | Paediatrics |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (KAHER)Belagavi | 2024-25 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
| Shri B.M. Patil Medical College (BLDE)Vijayapura | 2025-26 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Sri Devaraj Urs Medical CollegeKolar | 2025-26 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
Seat numbers change every year — confirm on the KEA or MCC seat matrix for the round you are in.
Where
Colleges with NRI Quota MD/MS Seats in Karnataka
KEA private colleges listing an NRI fee (2025-26)
- AJ Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru
- Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, B G Nagara
- Akash Institute of Medical Sciences, Devanahalli
- Al-Ameen Medical College, Vijayapura
- BGS Global Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru
- Basaveshwara Medical College, Chitradurga
- Dr B R Ambedkar Medical College, Bengaluru
- Dr Chandramma Dayananda Sagar Institute, Harohalli
- East Point College of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru
- Father Muller Medical College, Mangaluru
- JJM Medical College, Davanagere
- KVG Medical College, Sullia
- Kanachur Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru
- Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru
- Khaja Bandanawaz Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalaburagi
- M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru
- MVJ Medical College and Research Hospital, Hoskote
- Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Kalaburagi
- Navodaya Medical College, Raichur
- S Nijalingappa Medical College, Bagalkot
- SDM College of Medical Sciences, Dharwad
- SS Institute of Medical Sciences, Davanagere
- Sapthagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru
- Shridevi Institute of Medical Sciences, Tumakuru
- Sri Chamundeshwari Medical College, Channapatna
- Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences, Chikkaballapura
- Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangaluru
- Subbaiah Institute of Medical Sciences, Shivamogga
- The Oxford Medical College, Bengaluru
- Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru
Deemed universities (MCC)
- Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Manipal (MAHE)
- Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru, Mangaluru (MAHE)
- K.S. Hegde Medical Academy (NITTE), Mangaluru (NITTE)
- Yenepoya Medical College, Mangaluru (Yenepoya)
- Shri B.M. Patil Medical College (BLDE), Vijayapura (BLDE)
- Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar (SDUAHER)
- Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumakuru (SSAHE)
- Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (KAHER), Belagavi (KAHER)
- JSS Medical College, Mysuru (JSS AHER)
- RajaRajeswari Medical College, Bengaluru (Dr. M.G.R. ERI)
Fees for each are on our NRI quota MD/MS fees page; last NRI ranks are on the NRI cutoff page.
NRI Fee & Rank Checker
Check NRI Seats for Your Branch and Budget
Pick a branch, the colleges you want and your yearly budget to see which NRI seats are realistic — with the last NRI rank we have for each.
Pick a branch and budget to see every Karnataka college that lists an NRI fee for it — with the 3-year tuition and the last NRI rank we have seen.
FAQs
NRI Quota MD MS Karnataka — FAQs
What is NRI quota in NEET PG Karnataka?
A share of MD/MS seats in private and deemed colleges kept for NRIs, OCI/PIO cardholders, foreign nationals and NRI-sponsored candidates. KEA fills private-college NRI seats and MCC fills deemed-university NRI seats, both by NEET PG rank.
Who can sponsor an NRI quota candidate in Karnataka?
Only a first-degree relative, as stated by KEA in 2024 following Supreme Court rulings. In 2024 KEA rejected 324 of 1,090 NRI applications, largely because the sponsor was a distant relative.
Is NEET PG required for NRI quota MD/MS?
Yes. Every NRI seat in Karnataka is allotted through KEA or MCC counselling on NEET PG rank. There is no direct or donation admission.
What is the KEA NRI registration fee?
₹7,000 for the NRI / OCI / PIO category (KEA PGET 2025). It is non-refundable.
What happens to unfilled NRI seats in Karnataka?
In 2018 and 2024 KEA converted unfilled NRI seats to management (Other) seats at the mop-up round, filled by non-NRI candidates at the same fee. KEA decides this each year by notice.
Can an OCI cardholder take an NRI seat in Karnataka?
Yes. KEA registers OCI and PIO cardholders and foreign nationals in the NRI category, subject to NEET PG and document verification.
Do I need a bank guarantee for an NRI seat?
Yes. KEA requires NRI and management candidates to furnish a bank guarantee for the balance course fee at admission.
How many NRI candidates got MD/MS seats in Karnataka?
In KEA 2025 Round 2, 19 of 3,164 MD/MS allotments were NRI. KEA had 1,090 NRI applications in 2024, of which 766 were accepted.
Verify Before You Act
Sources & Official Links
Official authorities & sources
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) — private-college NRI counselling, fee matrix and allotments
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) — deemed-university NRI counselling
National Medical Commission (NMC) — approved colleges and PG seats
Careers360 — KEA 2025 Round 2: 19 NRI allotments
Medical Dialogues — 324 NRI applications rejected by KEA (2024)
Kanachur — PG admission document checklist
Careers360 — 2018 NRI seats moved to Other quota
BLDE — PG NEET 2025 notification
Sri Devaraj Urs Academy — PG fees & seats
How we built this page
Eligibility, registration fee and sponsor rules are from KEA bulletins and notices as reported by Careers360 and Medical Dialogues; document lists from college checklists (Kanachur, SDM). Deemed-university NRI seat counts are from the universities’ own notices. Facts checked on 30 October 2026 — where an official KEA or MCC notice differs, the notice applies.
Disclosure: AdmissionMantra is an independent admission counselling firm in Bengaluru, not KEA, MCC or any college. All NRI seats are allotted through KEA or MCC counselling on NEET PG merit; we do not sell seats or accept payment for admission outside counselling.
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