NRI admission rules in Karnataka are clear and centrally managed through KEA (Karnataka Examinations Authority). Here are the key points:

✔ Karnataka

Karnataka offers NRI seats in government, private, and deemed universities.
The state is considered one of the most transparent and student-friendly for NRI quota admissions.

Key Highlights:

• NRI quota is available in all categories: Government colleges, private colleges, and deemed universities.

• Sponsor eligibility:
  Karnataka allows NRI sponsorship. The sponsor can be:

  • Parent

  • Sibling

  • Grandparent

  • Maternal or paternal uncle/aunt

• NEET is mandatory for all NRI applicants.

• No pre-declaration in the NEET form is needed.

• Allotment happens only through KEA counselling — no direct admission is allowed for MBBS under NRI quota.

• Document verification is strict, and Karnataka requires both student and sponsor to prove NRI status clearly.

• Fees are fixed and published by the state every year, especially for government colleges (₹27 lakhs for NRI category).

• Payment is usually made in Indian Rupees, even for NRI seats.

• Students from any country (UAE, Qatar, USA, UK, Australia, etc.) can apply if NRI documentation is valid.