NEET PG Counselling 2024: MCC Releases Notice Regarding Conversion of Nationality from Indian to NRI for Round 3

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has issued a notification for candidates seeking to convert their nationality from Indian to NRI for Round 3 of NEET PG Counselling 2024 for MD/MS/Diploma seats. This process is being conducted in compliance with the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India's directions in W.P. (C) No. 689/2017- Consortium of Deemed Universities in Karnataka (CODEUNIK) & Anr. Vs. Union of India & Ors. dated 22 August 2017.

Key Information for Candidates

Students can check the important information regarding the conversion of nationality from Indian to NRI below.

• Eligibility Criteria:

  • Candidates claiming NRI status must adhere to the directives of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the cases of W.P. (C) No. 689/2017 and Anshul Tomar (supra).

  • Candidates must submit their documents as per the specified format in Annexure-I.

• Submission Window:

  • Start: 12:00 PM, 31 December 2024

  • End: 12:00 PM, 1 January 2025

  • Submissions received before or after this time will not be considered.

• Mode of Submission:

  • Candidates must send a single email with all required documents attached to nri.adgmemcc1@gmail.com.

• Documents Required:

  • Documents proving that the sponsor is an NRI (passport and visa).

  • Relationship proof between the candidate and the NRI sponsor as per court directives.

  • NEET-PG 2024 scorecard.

  • Notarized affidavit from the sponsor confirming full financial support for the course.

  • Embassy certificate of the sponsor (issued within the last six months).

  • Family tree notarized by a Tehsildar.

  • Translations in English for any document in a regional language.

• Important Notes:

  • Candidates who have already been converted to NRI status in Round-1 or Round-2 need not resubmit documents.

  • The conversion is provisional and subject to verification by the allotted college at the time of reporting. Embassy certificates may also undergo further verification by the Ministry of External Affairs.

  • Any discrepancies or false claims in the submitted documents may lead to the cancellation of the candidate’s provisional allotment and legal action.

• Disclaimer:

  • Candidates who convert their category to NRI will no longer be eligible for benefits under Muslim Minority Quota, Jain Minority Quota, SC/ST/OBC/EWS, or any other quotas.

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official MCC website (www.mcc.nic.in) for further updates and instructions.