If you're an NRI family looking at MBBS in India, the fee difference between states will shock you. $20,000/year in Himachal Pradesh vs $42,000/year at MMU Solan — both in the same state.
We verified NRI fees from official state brochures and college prospectuses. Here's the complete map.
NRI Fee Comparison: Government Colleges
| College | NRI Fee | Total Course | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMCH Chandigarh (top-5 govt) | $24,700/yr | $111,000 | P1=CHD ancestral |
| IGMC Shimla + 5 HP govt | $20,000/yr | $90,000 | HP NRI preferred |
| GMERS Gujarat (9 colleges) | $25,000/yr | $112,500 | GJ NRI only |
| RUHS Jaipur (23 seats) | ~$24,000/yr | ~$108,000 | RJ domicile preferred |
| Punjab govt (6 colleges) | $24,444/yr | $110,000 | P1=PB NRI |
| Haryana govt (6 colleges) | $27,778/yr | $125,000 | 6-tier P1→P6! |
| Goa Medical College | $11,111/yr | $50,000 | Goan NRI: Rs 12.6L! |
Goan-origin NRI pays Rs 12.6L total — not dollars. 2x the rupee general fee. Non-Goan NRI pays $50,000. Same 2 seats. See Goa profile →
P1 vs P2: Who Actually Gets In?
Most states prefer "home state" NRI first (P1). What happens to P2 (other state NRI)?
| College | P1 Seats | P2 Seats | Reality |
|---|---|---|---|
| KMC Manipal | 38 | 0 | P1 consumed all in 2025. 2026 may differ. |
| Sri Ramachandra Chennai | 29 | 15 | P2 gets seats. AIR 3.5L–11.9L. |
| Amrita Kochi | 20 | 4 | P2 possible but limited. |
| Punjab (168 seats total) | P1 | P2 | 69% seats went VACANT in 2024. |
Punjab's 69% NRI vacancy is the hidden opportunity — vacant NRI seats convert to management/open in R3.
Telangana: The INR Advantage
Most states charge NRI fees in USD. Telangana charges in INR — Rs 23-26L/year. That's significantly cheaper.
Apollo Hyderabad NRI at Rs 26L/yr — branded hospital, Hyderabad city, no USD conversion risk.
States Where Non-Domicile NRI Can Get Govt Seats
In most states, P1 (home-state NRI) gets priority. But these states allow non-domicile NRI:
- Chandigarh — P2 can get GMCH (top-5) if P1 unfilled. 9 seats.
- Goa — Non-Goan NRI at $50K total (vs Rs 12.6L for Goan).
- Bihar — Open to all NRI. No domicile preference. $25-35K.
- Chhattisgarh — Open NRI at private. $35K total.
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All NRI fees verified from official state brochures: AMRUHP (HP), BFUHS (Punjab), DTE Goa, GMCH Chandigarh prospectus, MCC notifications. Data: 2025 session.