The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) has issued an important notice. Let's learn the relevant details through this news.

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has issued an important advisory for NEET PG 2026 candidates who wish to change their category status from Indian to Non-Resident Indian (NRI). A notice in this regard has been issued on the official website. Candidates can check the notice by visiting the official website. Candidates who wish to claim NRI status must submit all required supporting documents by email only to nri.adgmemcc1@gmail.com. The submission window is from 11:00 AM on December 1, 2025, to 08:00 AM on December 3, 2025. Emails received outside this timeframe will be immediately rejected. MCC emphasizes that all documents must be attached to a single email to ensure a complete submission for processing.

The notice reads, "All candidates are informed that those who are claiming to be NRIs as per the directions/orders of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in the matter (W.P. (C) No. 689/2017- Association of Deemed Universities in Karnataka (CODEUNIK) & others vs. Union of India & others) dated 22-08-2017 (copy enclosed), such candidates should send their relevant documents mentioned below in support of their claim for change of nationality from Indian to NRI through e-mail nri.adgmemcc1@gmail.com between 11:00 AM on December 1, 2025 to 08:00 AM on December 3, 2025. All such candidates are advised to stay in touch with the MCC website (www.mcc.nic.in) for further action. Candidates are advised to send all the documents in a single mail, within the stipulated time."

Documentation Required

The advisory states that only candidates who provide the documents specified by the MCC will be considered for category change. Submission of multiple documents or documents sent in multiple emails will not be considered. NEET PG candidates are advised to carefully follow the stated documentation requirements and ensure that every part of the application complies with the Supreme Court's directives.

Documents Required for NRI Category Change

Candidate's or Parent's Passport

Valid passport of the candidate or parent proving their NRI status.

Visa/Work Permit

Parents' or candidate's visa or work permit indicating their place of residence abroad.

The duration and type of stay must be clearly stated.

Proof of Abroad Residence

Documents such as utility bills, rental agreements, or bank statements to prove continuous residence outside India.

NRI Relationship Proof

Documents proving the relationship between the candidate and the NRI parent (e.g., birth certificate, passport details).

Income/Employment Certificate

Certificate showing that the parent is earning/working abroad.

Affidavit or Declaration

An affidavit claiming NRI status and eligibility under the Supreme Court judgment.