The Karan Johar directed film, starring Shah Rukh Khan, is the only Indian film on the reminder list, which includes all the releases to be considered by the Academy for nomination.
Johar, however, said that whether the film it is nominated or not he is deeply honoured that his work has been accepted on a global platform.
"MNIK started off as a movement and it's heartening to hear that today it's in the broad list of films eligible to be in the running in all categories," the director said.
"Whether it will be selected or not depends on many factors, including luck, but it's wonderful to know that people all over the world have loved MNIK so much."
