Kerala govt issues document checklist for NRI quota medical admissions

Written By :  MD Bureau
Published On 2026-01-26 11:00 GMT   |   Update On 2026-01-26 11:00 GMT
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Thiruvananthapuram: The Government of Kerala has issued a revised order modifying the documents required to be submitted by candidates seeking admission to medical courses under the NRI quota.

The changes have been notified through G.O.(Rt) No.191/2026/H&FWD, issued by the Health and Family Welfare Department, with immediate effect

As per the government order, the revised document requirements are based on recommendations from the Admission Supervisory Committee and the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Government are pleased to order that the NRI students shall submit the following documents in addition to the documents mentioned in the GOs read above for admission to the Medical courses.

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i. Resident Identity Card: In cases where visas are not stamped on passports (e.g UAE), the Resident Identity Card shall be accepted in lieu of the visa, without the requirement of attestation from the Indian Embassy/Consulate General.

ii. Employment Proof: The Resident Identity Card or Golden Visa shall be considered as valid proof for the Employment Certificate.

iii. Sponsorship Certificate: Documents attested by Embassies abroad shall have a validity of six months. In case of a discrepancy between the employer's name in the Sponsorship Certificate and the Resident Identity Card, the CEE/Concerned Authorities shall conduct a verification, seek explanations from the applicant, and take appropriate decisions based on the information gathered from the relevant institutions.

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official websites of the CEE Kerala and the Health and Family Welfare Department for further updates related to medical admissions under the NRI quota.

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To view the full official notice, click the link mentioned below-

https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/upload1-323332.pdf

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