1. Overview of Tamil Nadu NEET PG NRI Quota Fees
Tamil Nadu private self-financing medical colleges reserve up to 15% of their institutional intake for NRI quota PG seats . These seats are open to NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, and foreign nationals, as well as Indian candidates sponsored by eligible NRI blood relatives . Government medical colleges in Tamil Nadu do not offer NRI or Management Quota seats for PG courses .
The NRI quota fee is significantly higher than the government or management quota fee. For the 2025-26 academic year, the NRI quota fee for clinical MD/MS branches in Tamil Nadu private medical colleges was ₹29,00,000 per year, while for non-clinical branches it was ₹17,85,000 per year [citation:1][citation:6]. Some deemed universities charge even higher fees denominated in USD — for example, Sri Ramachandra Medical College charges US$2,25,000 for the entire clinical MD/MS course [citation:13].
NRI quota seats that remain vacant after exhausting choices from all NRI applicants will be converted to NRI lapsed seats in Round 3 and will be available for Management Quota candidates . Candidates must note that the fee structure for NRI lapsed seats is different and higher than that of regular MQ seats .
2. Tamil Nadu NRI Quota PG Fee Structure 2026
The following table presents the NRI quota fee structure for MD/MS courses in Tamil Nadu private medical colleges:
| Course Type | Annual NRI Quota Fee | 3-Year Total |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Branches (MD/MS) | ₹29,00,000 | ₹87,00,000 |
| Non-Clinical Branches | ₹17,85,000 | ₹53,55,000 |
College-wise NRI Quota Fee Examples
| College Name | Clinical NRI Fee (Annual) | Non-Clinical NRI Fee (Annual) |
|---|---|---|
| PSG Institute of Medical Sciences, Coimbatore | ₹26,35,000 | ₹17,85,000 |
| Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College, Perambalur | ₹29,00,000 | ₹17,85,000 |
| Annapoorna Medical College, Salem | ₹29,00,000 | ₹17,85,000 |
| Arunai Medical College, Tiruvannamalai | ₹29,00,000 | ₹17,85,000 |
*Fee data compiled from available college disclosures and aggregator records [citation:1][citation:6]. Final 2026-27 fees subject to Fee Fixation Committee and TN DME notification. NRI fees may be denominated in USD at some deemed universities.
Deemed University NRI Quota Fee (USD)
| Deemed University | Clinical NRI Fee (Total Course) | Payment Schedule |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Ramachandra Medical College (SRIHER), Chennai | US$2,25,000 | US$1,50,000 at admission + US$75,000 at course commencement |
*NRI students must pay fees in USD via wire transfer only at SRIHER . Other deemed universities may have different USD fee structures.
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Get NRI Fee Guidance3. NRI Quota Eligibility Criteria 2026
NRI quota PG seats in Tamil Nadu private medical colleges are open to NRIs, OCIs, PIOs, foreign nationals, and Indian candidates sponsored by eligible NRI blood relatives [citation:4]. The eligibility criteria are as follows:
NRI Quota Eligibility Mandate
- NEET PG Qualification: Must qualify NEET PG 2026 (50th percentile for General/EWS, 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC) [citation:4].
- MBBS Degree: Must possess a recognised MBBS degree from an NMC-recognized institution [citation:4].
- Internship: Must have completed the mandatory 12-month rotatory internship by the official NMC cutoff date [citation:4].
- Medical Registration: Must hold permanent or provisional registration from NMC or Tamil Nadu Medical Council (TNMC) [citation:4].
- NRI Status: Candidate or sponsor must hold documented NRI/OCI/PIO/Foreign National status [citation:4].
Who Can Sponsor a Candidate?
Under the MCC framework and Tamil Nadu guidelines, the sponsor must meet the prescribed relationship and guardianship conditions [citation:9][citation:10]:
- Parent: Father or mother of the candidate who is an NRI and ordinarily resides abroad [citation:9].
- Real Brother/Sister: Real brother or sister of the candidate who is an NRI [citation:10].
- Real Uncle/Aunt: Real brother or sister of the father (paternal uncle/aunt) or mother (maternal uncle/aunt) who is an NRI [citation:9][citation:10].
- Grandparent: Father or mother of the father (paternal grandfather/grandmother) or mother (maternal grandfather/grandmother) who is an NRI [citation:9][citation:10].
- First-Degree Cousin: First-degree paternal and maternal cousins who are NRIs [citation:9][citation:10].
- Ward (Palya): The NRI relative must be the nearest relation, ordinarily reside abroad, and have acted as the candidate's guardian with evidence and a notarized affidavit [citation:9][citation:19].
4. Documents Required for NRI Quota Admission 2026
Candidates applying under the NRI quota must submit the following documents during counselling [citation:19][citation:20]:
Sponsor Documents
- NRI status certificate issued by the Indian Embassy/Consulate of the respective country under their seal [citation:20]
- Valid Indian Passport of the NRI financial supporter [citation:20]
- Visa, residence permit, or work permit of the sponsor [citation:19]
- OCI card (obtained before 04.03.2021) if applicable [citation:20]
- NRE (Non-Resident External) Bank Account Pass Book of the financial supporter [citation:20]
Candidate & Relationship Proofs
- Certificate of Relationship between the NRI financial supporter and the candidate issued by competent Revenue authority [citation:20]
- Notarized sponsorship affidavit from the NRI relative [citation:19]
- Relationship certificate through Family Tree [citation:19]
- NEET PG 2026 admit card and scorecard [citation:19]
- Class 10th and 12th marksheets and certificates [citation:19]
- Birth certificate [citation:19]
5. Tamil Nadu NRI Quota Counselling Process 2026
The NRI quota counselling for PG seats in Tamil Nadu private medical colleges is conducted by the Selection Committee, Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) through the official portal tnmedicalselection.net. The process includes:
- 1 Application: Submit online application on tnmedicalselection.net with the required fee [citation:5].
- 2 Document Verification: Upload and verify all NRI documents including embassy certificate, passport, visa, and relationship proof [citation:20].
- 3 Registration & Security Deposit: Pay the non-refundable registration fee and security deposit of ₹1,00,000 for Management/NRI quota [citation:15].
- 4 Choice Filling: Fill choices for NRI quota seats in preferred private medical colleges [citation:4].
- 5 Seat Allotment & Reporting: Download allotment order, pay the prescribed NRI fee in USD/INR, and report to the college with originals [citation:15].
Important: NRI quota seats that remain vacant after exhausting choices from all NRI applicants will be converted to NRI lapsed seats in Round 3 and made available for Management Quota candidates [citation:2]. The fee for NRI lapsed seats is different and higher than regular MQ seats [citation:2].
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the NRI quota fee for MD/MS in Tamil Nadu private medical colleges?
For 2025-26, the NRI quota fee for clinical MD/MS branches in Tamil Nadu private medical colleges was ₹29,