NRI Quota MBBS Admission in Himachal Pradesh Medical Colleges

Students who aspire to secure NRI Quota MBBS Admission in government and private medical colleges in Himachal Pradesh can do so through the NRI quota. This region has seven esteemed medical colleges, where 43 seats have been reserved for NRI admissions. The admission process for NRI students closely resembles that of Indian residents, as it primarily relies on the marks obtained in the (NEET-UG). The NEET-UG examination is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The eligibility of an NRI student for admission is determined by their NEET rank, which is evaluated based on the candidate’s performance compared to other applicants applying under the NRI quota.

NRI students interested in seeking admission and have successfully qualified for the NEET examination, meeting the necessary eligibility requirements, can register for the counseling process. This involves completing and submitting the application form and paying the prescribed fee. Registration for counseling serves as a crucial step for NRI students aspiring to secure a seat in their desired medical college in Himachal Pradesh. By participating in the counseling process, NRI students can compete for the available NRI quota seats and secure admission based on their merit in the NEET examination.

NRI Quota Seats in Government and Private un-aided Medical Colleges

College Name	NRI Quota Seats
IGMC, Shimla	2
Dr. RPGMC, Tanda	4
Dr. YSGMC, Nahan	4
SLBSGMC, Ner Chowk, Mandi	2
Pt. JLNGMC, Chamba	4
Dr. RKGMC, Hamirpur	4
MMMCH, Solan	23
Total	43

Fee Structure for NRI Quota MBBS Admission 2025

For Govt. Institutions: US $20,000 Per annum.
For MMMCH, Solan: US $2,29,956 (Total)

NRI Quota Eligibility

To be eligible for NRI admissions under the NEET-UG 2025, candidates must meet the following criteria:

1. NRI Status: The applicant must be an NRI citizen.
2. Parental NRI Status: The applicant’s parents should also be NRIs. They should fulfill the following criteria:
3. OCI/PIO/Permanent Citizenship: The parents should hold Overseas Citizen of India (OCI), Person of Indian Origin (PIO), or permanent citizenship status with Andhra Pradesh (AP) origin.
4. Sufficient Income: The parents should have an annual income adequate to support the applicant’s course of study.

These criteria ensure that only candidates who genuinely fall under the NRI category and have the necessary financial means are considered for NRI admissions.

NRI Sponsored Category Eligibility Criteria

• If there is a lack of eligible NRI candidates who meet the specified eligibility criteria, NRI-sponsored candidates will be considered for seat allocation.
• The allocation of seats to NRI-sponsored candidates will be based on their merit and preference of specialty and college.
• Certain conditions must be fulfilled for NRI-sponsored candidates to be eligible for seat allocation.
• The sponsor must be a blood relation to the applicant, such as a father, mother, brother, sister, uncle, aunt, or grandparent. Legally adopted children are also eligible.
• A genealogical tree certificate or an equivalent document issued by the Tahsildar or higher authority is required to establish the relationship between the sponsor and the applicant.
• The sponsor must possess an NRI status certificate issued by the Indian embassy, hold an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) status certificate, or have a PIO status certificate issued by the competent authority.
• A copy of the sponsor’s passport with a valid visa must be provided.
• Sponsors with student/visiting visas or temporary visas are not eligible to sponsor.
• The sponsor must have sufficient annual income to support the course of study for their ward.

Documents Required

Documents Required by NRI Student

• NEET UG – 2025 result card.
• If studied abroad, an equivalent certificate from a recognized board in India.
• Proof of DOB and place of birth.
• School leaving certificate from the institution last studied.
• Study certificate from class 6 to intermediate /equivalent.
• Citizenship status of the candidate.

Document Required by NRI Parents

• The parent must provide a recent NRI status certificate issued by the respective embassy, bearing their seal, or an OCI/PIO/Permanent citizenship certificate obtained from the competent authority.
• A copy of the NRI parent’s bank account statement for the last six months must be submitted.
• An employment certificate of the NRI parent should be provided. If the parent is self-employed, details about the nature of their business, annual income, and supporting evidence must be furnished. A copy of the income tax returns filed for the previous financial year should also be included.

Documents Required for NRI Sponsored Category

• The NEET-UG-2025 result card is required.
• The marks sheet or memo of the qualifying examination must be provided.
• A transfer certificate from the previous institution is necessary.
• The SSC (Secondary School Certificate) certificate is required.
• A study certificate from class 6th to 12th standard should be provided.
• A genealogical tree certificate or an equivalent document issued by the Tehsildar or higher authority is necessary.

Documents of NRI Sponsor to be Submitted

• NRI status certificate (Citizenship/Residence or equivalent).
• Passport copy with a valid visa.
• Copy of recent NRI bank account details.
• Employment certificate.

Selection Criteria

• The selection criteria for NRI quota seats will involve a separate merit list based on the NEET-UG-2025 rank/score. The Centralized Counselling Committee will utilize this list to allocate NRI quota seats.
• Once all the eligible candidates from the NRI category who have qualified for NEET-UG-2025 are admitted, any remaining vacancies in the NRI quota will be filled through the NRI-sponsored category.
• If, after the completion of the second round of Common/Centralized Counselling, there are still unfilled NRI quota seats in private Medical Colleges, these seats will be filled at the institutional level. Eligible NRI candidates who fulfill the specified eligibility criteria will be considered for these seats. However, the vacant/unfilled NRI quota seats in Government Medical Colleges will be filled according to the procedure outlined in the Prospectus.

Instructions For Filling Up Online Application Form

1. The fee for the MBBS online application form is Rs. 2000 for the NRI category.
2. Click “Apply for MBBS Counselling” on the Website’s Home Page, i.e., www.amruhp.ac.in.
3. Fill in all the details and verify your email ID.
4. Upload all the relevant documents.
5. Pay the fees.

Merit List

AMRU will release a category-wise merit list based on the All India merit ranking of NEET-UG-2025 of the qualified candidates who have submitted their online application form and have obtained the printout of a confirmation copy of the online form. The NRI candidates are advised to check their merit rank and attend the counseling as per schedule.

Himachal Pradesh NEET UG Counselling Procedure

1. A secure online counseling system will be implemented for the provisional allocation of available seats based on the candidates’ merit, choices, and preferences. This process will be conducted within a specified period through the University’s website, www.amruhp.ac.in. Candidates will have the opportunity to modify their choices of course, college, and quota during the given period after the display of the merit list, which will be prepared per the combined and category-wise merit ranks of qualified candidates in the NEET-UG-2025 All India Merit. Candidates must exercise caution and accuracy while selecting their choices and preferences for the course, college (s), and quota.
2. After the provisional allocation of seats in the counseling rounds, candidates can log in to their accounts on the University website to download their provisional admission letters. They must then report to the Principal of the respective college with all the original documents and a printed copy of the confirmation of the online application form. These documents and their photocopies (self-attested) will be verified. Once the original documents are verified, the prescribed eligibility criteria are met, medical fitness is confirmed, and the required fees are submitted, candidates must report to the college where they have been provisionally allocated for their joining.
3. Following the completion of the 1st round of counseling, the University will conduct the 2nd round according to the schedule provided. The online counseling form will be made available on the website www.amruhp.ac.in. During this period, candidates must submit fresh choices and preferences for courses, colleges, and quotas to be provisionally allocated vacant seats. All candidates listed in the AMRU merit list published by the University are eligible to fill out the online counseling form for the 2nd round. If a candidate is satisfied with the seat allocated during the 1st round of counseling, they are not required to participate in subsequent rounds. During the 2nd round of counseling, candidates may also be eligible for shifting or upgrading from one medical college to another. Those allocated seats during this round must pay a token amount or registration fee as specified, depending on their choice of course, college, and quota. Failure to remit this fee will result in the candidate not being allocated a seat. It is important to note that candidates who have already been admitted during the 1st round of counseling in Government Medical Colleges, including Private Colleges, are exempt from paying the token fee when filling out the counseling form for the 2nd round.
4. Following the completion of the 1st and 2nd rounds of counseling, the University will release the schedule for the Mop-up round of counseling. The counseling form will be made available on the official website, www.amruhp.ac.in. Candidates eligible for the mop-up round must complete the online application form with fresh choices and preferences for courses, colleges, and quotas within the given period. Along with the application form, candidates must also submit the prescribed token amount of fee, if applicable, for provisional allocation against the vacant seats. If a candidate is satisfied with the seat allocated to them in the previous rounds of online counseling, they are not required to participate in subsequent rounds. During the mop-up round of counseling, no inter-se-shifting from one Government Medical College to another Medical College will be allowed, per the guidelines set by the NMC.

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