According to the latest notification, 732 candidates have been declared eligible for NRI category conversion after the committee completed the verification of applications submitted by students seeking admission under the supernumerary NRI quota.
Candidates who applied for a change in nationality status from Indian to Non-Resident Indian (NRI) can now check their names in the official list published by MCC.
The announcement is particularly important for students seeking admission to MBBS and BDS programmes under NRI quota seats, as only candidates whose names appear on the approved list will be allowed to participate in counselling under this category.
MCC Releases NRI Category Conversion List for NEET UG 2026 Round 1
The Medical Counselling Committee prepared the list after examining applications and supporting documents submitted by candidates through email.
The verification process involved reviewing thousands of applications received from students requesting a change in category from Indian nationality to NRI status.
After completing the evaluation process, the counselling authority finalized the NEET UG 2026 NRI Eligible Candidates List, approving 732 candidates for category conversion.
Students are advised to carefully review the official PDF and confirm whether their names have been included in the approved list.
Direct Link to Download the MCC NEET UG 2026 NRI Eligible Candidates List
Candidates can access the official PDF containing the approved list of NRI candidates through the link below:
Direct Link for NRI Eligible Candidates List (UG Round 1):
Students should download the document and search for their names or application details to verify their eligibility status.
NEET UG 2026: A Total of 732 Candidates Qualified for NRI Conversion
According to MCC, the 732 approved candidates satisfied the documentation requirements necessary for conversion to the NRI category.
The committee approved applications after reviewing the documents submitted in support of each request.
However, candidates should note that inclusion in the approved list does not automatically guarantee seat allotment.
The final allocation of seats will depend on:
- NEET UG 2026 rank
- Availability of NRI quota seats
- Choice filling preferences
- Counselling rules
- Reservation policies
- Merit position
Seat allocation will be carried out according to the revised MCC NEET UG 2026 counselling schedule.
Candidates Can Now Participate in Round 1 Choice Filling for NRI Quota Seats
Candidates whose names appear in the approved list can now proceed with the Round 1 choice-filling process for admissions under specialized institutional NRI quota seats.
MCC has clarified that only verified candidates will be considered for admission under this category.
Students should carefully review their preferred institutions before submitting their choices because the allotment process will be based on the order of preferences entered during counselling.
Important MCC Document Verification Rules for Reporting
Candidates seeking admission under the NRI quota should pay special attention to the document verification process during reporting.
Although the category conversion list has already been published, candidates will still be required to produce original documents during admission.
Students should keep the following documents ready:
- NEET UG 2026 admit card
- NEET UG 2026 scorecard
- MCC registration confirmation
- Provisional seat allotment letter
- Passport
- Sponsorship documents (if applicable)
- Relationship proof between the candidate and the sponsor
- NRI status documents
- Educational certificates
- Identity proof
- Passport-sized photographs
Candidates are advised to carry both original documents and multiple photocopies during the reporting process.
Round 1 Choice Filling and Locking to Conclude on August 18
The Round 1 choice-filling and locking process for MCC NEET UG 2026 counselling will close on August 18, 2026.
Candidates who have not yet finalized their college preferences should complete the process immediately.
Once the choice-locking window closes, the committee will begin processing the Round 1 seat allotment results.
Students are advised to:
- Verify their eligibility status.
- Complete the choice-filling process.
- Review all entered preferences.
- Lock their choices before the deadline.
Failure to lock choices within the stipulated timeline may affect participation in the allotment process.
What's Next After the Release of the NRI Eligible Candidates List?
The release of the NRI eligibility list marks another important milestone in the NEET UG 2026 counselling process.
The next stages include:
- Closure of choice filling and locking.
- Processing of seat allotments.
- Publication of Round 1 results.
- Downloading of allotment letters.
- Reporting to allotted colleges.
- Completion of document verification.
Candidates are encouraged to monitor official notifications regularly to avoid missing any important deadlines.