As per laid down policy, under the NRI category, Non-Resident Indian applicants holding Indian Passport are eligible for seats in Professional Colleges provided the applicant has studied and passed qualifying examination from School/College located outside India, in the country of his/her residence, subject to production of certificate issued by Indian Diplomatic Mission or Chancellery or Commission abroad under their seal stating that the father/parent of the applicant is the Indian resident in that country. One seat in each branch of study in Government Colleges and 5% of self-finance seats in the un-aided colleges are reserved for the candidates under this category.
Likewise, under the Goan Natives category (GN), an applicant whose either of the parents/grandparents was born in Goa is eligible for seats in Professional Colleges provided the applicant has studied and passed the qualifying examination from schools/colleges located outside Goa, but within the States of India.
