No, physical presence is not always required for NRI admission in India. Most institutions and counselling authorities allow online registration, document upload, choice filling, and seat allotment. However, certain steps may require either your presence or that of an authorised representative.

1. Most NRI admissions allow online processing

   1. Many states and universities conduct the entire NRI quota admission process online (registration, document upload, choice filling).

   2. Physical presence is generally not required.

2. Document verification can often be done digitally

   1. Counselling authorities accept scanned copies of documents.

   2. If physical verification is needed, an authorised representative can attend on the student’s behalf.

3. Authorised relatives can represent the student

   1. For institutions requiring in-person reporting, parents, guardians, or first-degree relatives can represent the student.

   2. Edusquare Consulting assists in preparing authorisation letters.

4. Online fee payment eliminates campus visits

   1. Tuition, hostel, and admission fees can typically be paid online.

   2. This allows students to complete the entire process from abroad.

5. College reporting may require a representative

   1. Some states (especially for MBBS) ask for reporting at the college after allotment.

   2. Even then, representatives are allowed with proper authorisation.

6. Travel is optional, not compulsory

   1. Students may travel to India only if they wish to attend orientation or visit the campus.

   2. Admission can be completed without travelling.

7. Edusquare Consulting provides full remote support

   1. They guide students through documentation, counselling, reporting, and seat confirmation.

   2. This ensures physical presence is rarely necessary.

8. Special cases may differ

   1. A small number of autonomous institutions may require in-person verification.

   2. Edusquare Consulting informs students in advance and helps them plan accordingly.