You have to apply under NRI category as for last 6 years she is an NRI 

You Are at present NRI Hence  advised you not to apply under the general category

You have to approach NLU for admission based on your rank as you are an NRI 

counselling is common for all candidates 

you cannot apply in general category 

Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are not eligible for the CLAT exam in the resident category.

She will not come under resident category.

NRIs must apply for the CLAT exam through the NRI quota offered by the participating college.s.

A Non-Resident Indian (NRI) is an Indian citizen who lives outside of India for more than 182 days in a financial year.

There's no provision in law to consider the NRI as resident Indian for the purpose of CLAT Exams.

Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are not eligible for the CLAT exam in the resident category..

If she is not interested in getting into by NRI quota then she may not be able to pursue the desired qualify

1. NRI category is privilege, any privilege can be given up by the claimant. There is no bar against it. If you are ok with general category you are eschewing your claim, no one can any objections for that.
2. Anyway, “CLAT office will not do allotment of NRI/NRI Sponsored seats”. The only concession is, inclusion in Admission Counseling process for their other applied categories. You can avail general category.

Clarification on CLAT 2025 Application for Your Daughter

1. Applying Under Indian General Category:

   • It is not mandatory for NRI students to apply under the NRI quota. Your daughter, as an Indian citizen, can choose to apply under the Indian general category if she meets all eligibility criteria.
   • The CLAT guidelines do not restrict students who have studied abroad (like in Grades 6–12) from applying under the general category. NRI quota is optional, not compulsory.

2. What the CLAT Notification Means:

   • The statement in your CLAT application form refers to the process for NRI/NRI-sponsored category candidates.
     
   • If your daughter had applied under the NRI quota, she would be required to approach NLUs directly with her NRI rank for admissions.
   • However, the last sentence confirms that candidates are included in the general admission counseling process for their other applied categories (e.g., general category) if they do not wish to claim NRI benefits.

3. Conclusion:

   • Your decision to apply under the Indian general category is valid and acceptable, as you are Indian citizens moving back permanently.
   • The NRI quota is only an additional option and not mandatory for students with an NRI background.

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Yes you can if not applied in NRI

Your are right. It is the candidate who is given right to avail the reservation in any particular category. NRI is nothing but Indian citizen who resides for long time abroad.

Therefore if you being NRI opted for General category you have done no wrong and in adversity you can challenge this action by filing writ petition in high curt. 

1. Indian General Category Eligibility: Yes, your daughter can apply under the Indian General Category, even if she has completed her 6th to 12th grade in the USA, as long as she is an Indian citizen. The eligibility for the General Category is not restricted by the location of schooling.

2. NRI Category Application: It is not mandatory to apply under the NRI category unless you wish to avail of the NRI quota. As your daughter is an Indian citizen, you can choose to apply under the General Category, and it is perfectly acceptable.

3. Explanation of the CLAT Application Statement: The sentence you mentioned means that if you choose not to apply for the NRI quota and instead opt for the General Category or other categories, your daughter will be part of the regular counselling process for those categories. The NRI/NRI Sponsored categories will not be applicable unless you explicitly choose that route.

If you do not wish to apply under the NRI quota, applying under the Indian General Category is completely acceptable, and she will be part of the normal counselling process for that category.

- If your daughter is an Indian citizen, she can apply under the Indian General Category, however she will not be entitled to get the NRI reservation.