Telangana High Court Order NEET-PG Registration: NRI Students and OCI Card

The Telangana High Court ruled on the eligibility of NRI (Non-Resident Indians) students and OCI (Overseas Citizens of India) card holders to register for NEET-PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate courses). The case addressed whether such students, who reside abroad or have OCI status, are entitled to register and seek seats under PG medical admission. The Court held that NRI/OCI candidates cannot be discriminated against in registration or in allocation of seats if they fulfil the criteria established by governing regulations, provided they comply with any specific requirements. It underscored that constitutional equality and non-discrimination require that the system be fair and transparent to all, including foreigners/OCI/NRI categories where law/hospital rules allow. Registration must be granted per eligibility norms—not restricted merely because of nationality or residence status—so long as requisite documentation is in order.