Top MBBS Colleges in Kerala Under NRI Quota: Admission 2025, Eligibility, Fees, Seats, Process

Top MBBS Colleges in Kerala Under NRI Quota: Admission 2025, Eligibility, Fees, Seats, Process

Team Careers360Updated on 25 Nov 2025, 02:14 PM IST

Kerala remains a favoured option among NRI students for various reasons, including the fact that there is a dedicated NRI quota in private medical colleges, good hospital exposure, and a stable academic environment enabling families abroad to have a rather easy planning for advancing MBBS education in India.

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  1. Kerala MBBS NRI Quota Seats and Fees
  2. Eligibility Criteria for MBBS NRI Quota in Kerala 2025
  3. Application Process for Kerala MBBS NRI Quota 2025
  4. Selection & Counselling Process for MBBS NRI Quota in Kerala 2025
Top MBBS Colleges in Kerala Under NRI Quota: Admission 2025, Eligibility, Fees, Seats, Process
Top MBBS Colleges in Kerala Under NRI Quota

In Kerala, the MBBS admission process under the NRI quota for the 2025-26 session will be carried out through a centralised counselling procedure conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, CEE, Kerala, based entirely on the NEET UG score. NRI seats comprise about 15% of the intake in most private self-financing colleges; although the fee structure under this quota is more expensive than that of the government and merit ranks.

Eligibility Criteria for MBBS NRI Quota in Kerala 2025

All candidates who want to get admitted under the NRI quota in Kerala private medical colleges must generally satisfy the following conditions:

  1. Educational Qualification:

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  • Passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English as compulsory subjects.

  • Minimum aggregate marks in PCB:

  • 50% for General category

  • Relaxations for certain reserved categories may be available as per MCI/NMC and state norms

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  1. Entrance Examination:

  • Must qualify NEET UG 2025 with at least the minimum percentile prescribed by NMC for respective categories.

  • NEET qualification is mandatory even for NRI/NRI-sponsored seats.

  1. NRI Criteria:

  • The candidate should be an NRI or be sponsored by a genuine NRI, typically a close blood relative, such as:

  • Parent (father/mother)

  • Sibling

  • Grandparent

  • Maternal or paternal uncle/aunt

  • The NRI sponsor must:

  • Hold a valid NRI status (passport, visa, resident permit etc.).

  • Provide a sponsorship declaration/affidavit stating that they will financially support the candidate’s course of study.

  • Provide proof of relationship with the candidate (birth certificates, passport entries, etc.).

Application Process for Kerala MBBS NRI Quota 2025

Admissions to MBBS NRI quota seats in Kerala are done only through the centralised counselling conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE). A typical application workflow is as follows:

  • Go to the KEAM/CEE Kerala official portal.

  • Complete online registration using NEET UG 2025 details, personal information, mobile number and email ID.

  • Create a login account and password.

  • Select MBBS/BDS option and choose NRI quota as applicable.

  • Enter academic details – 10th and 12th standard marks, board, year of passing, school details etc.

  • Provide NEET UG 2025 Roll Number, Application Number, Score and Percentile.

  • Typical documents for NRI quota candidates may include:

  • NEET UG 2025 scorecard

  • 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates

  • Proof of date of birth

  • Passport / Visa / Residence proof of the NRI sponsor

  • Affidavit/declaration of sponsorship

  • Proof of relationship between the candidate and the sponsor

  • Photo ID proof (Aadhaar/Passport etc.)

  • Pay the application and counselling fee online through the payment gateway.

  • Verify all details and apply.

  • Download and keep a printout of the confirmation page for future reference and counselling.

Selection & Counselling Process for MBBS NRI Quota in Kerala 2025

  • CEE Kerala prepares an NRI category-wise merit list based purely on NEET UG score and rank of the candidate.

  • Separate lists are published for various categories, including NRI, on the official website.

  • Candidates must regularly check the portal for updates, schedule, and instructions.

  • Eligible NRI candidates can log in and fill their preferred choices of MBBS colleges in Kerala where NRI seats are available.

  • It is advisable to fill as many choices as possible in order of preference.

  • Seats are allotted based on:

  • NEET UG rank

  • Options filled by the candidate

  • Availability of seats under NRI quota in each college

  • Allotment results are published online on the CEE portal.

  • After allotment, the candidate must pay the required tuition fee (as per NRI fee structure) within the stipulated time, either online or at designated banks, as notified.

  • Candidates must report to the allotted medical college with all original documents and fee payment to complete admission formalities.

  • Non-reporting or failure to pay the fee within the deadline may lead to cancellation of the allotment and exclusion from further rounds (as per CEE rules).

  • If seats remain vacant, CEE Kerala may conduct additional rounds of counselling and mop-up rounds, where NRI seats may also be re-allotted.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Can an NRI-sponsored candidate (not directly an NRI) apply for the NRI quota in Kerala?
A:

Yes. An NRI-sponsored candidate can assume the NRI quota in many cases, provided the sponsor is a proper NRI and close relative (permitted to include parent, grandparent, sibling, uncle, or aunt) and that all necessary documents for NRI sponsorship and relationship have been submitted in the format prescribed by CEE Kerala. Candidates should examine the specific rules applying to that year in the prospectus.

Q: Who will conduct MBBS NRI contra counselling in Kerala?
A:

All admissions to MBBS courses, which also include available NRI quota seats, are directed at the state level by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, based on both NEET UG rank and eligibility through KEAM/MBBS counselling portal.

Q: How many NRI seats are there in Kerala MBBS colleges
A:

Normally, 15% of the total admission is reserved for NRI candidates in most of the self-financing private medical colleges. For example, in a college having around 150 MBBS seats, approximately 22-23 seats would be for NRIs (rounded as per official seat matrix). The actual NRI seat matrix for each college would be published by CEE Kerala in the official seat matrix for the concerned year.

Q: Is NEET compulsory for MBBS NRI quota in Kerala?
A:

Yes. All aspirants looking for an MBBS seat through the NRI quota in Kerala have to qualify NEET UG. Failure to qualify this makes a candidate ineligible for NRI seats.

Q: What is the NRI fee for MBBS in Kerala private medical colleges under the NRI quota?
A:

As per the last fee notifications, the total MBBS fee for all the years of study totals around ₹97,45,740 under the NRI quota across several private medical colleges in Kerala. However, the exact structure of the said fees will be as per the latest orders of CEE Kerala/fee regulatory committee and the notifications of individual colleges for 2025-26.

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