NEET Counselling 2024 Special Stray Vacancy Round: NEET UG Counselling 2024 Special Stray Vacancy Round has been announced by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). This is an important round for candidates seeking admission to medical colleges under the All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed and Central Universities, AIIMS institutes, and JIPMER (Puducherry and Karaikal). The article below provides details about NEET Counselling 2024 Special Stray Vacancy Round, including the schedule, application process, documents required, and more.
MCC has released the official schedule for the NEET UG 2024 Special Stray Vacancy Round. The registration for this round will begin on November 20, 2024, and will end on November 21, 2024.
Following this, the seat allotment results will be announced on November 23, 2024. Candidates who are allotted seats will need to report to their designated colleges between November 25 and November 30, 2024, for the completion of the admission process.
The Special Stray Vacancy Round is specifically conducted to fill any remaining vacant seats in various courses under the All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed Universities, Central Universities, State Quotas, and institutes like AIIMS and JIPMER. This round also covers seats for MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc Nursing courses.
The special stray round in MCC NEET UG Counselling 2024 is a crucial opportunity for candidates who haven't secured a seat in the first three rounds. It is the final chance to get a seat in medical colleges across India, as no more counselling rounds will be held after this.
Candidates who were not allotted a seat in any of the first three rounds are eligible for the special stray round. However, there is no option for seat upgrades during this round. This means that candidates who were allotted seats in the third (mop-up) round cannot participate in the special stray round, making it a fresh chance for others.
To make the most of this opportunity, candidates must be proactive—ensuring they have the required fees and original documents ready and adhering to the deadlines set on the official website.
The following table outlines the schedule for the NEET UG 2024 Special Stray Vacancy Round. Candidates should carefully note the dates and times for payment, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted college to ensure they do not miss any important deadlines.
NEET Counselling 2024 Special Stray Vacancy Round Schedule
| Event | Date & Time |
| Payment for Special Round | November 20, 2024 (from 10:00 AM) to November 21, 2024 (up to 03:00 PM) |
| Choice Filling & Choice Locking | November 20, 2024 (from 10:00 AM) to November 22, 2024 (up to 08:00 AM) |
| Choice Locking | November 21, 2024 (from 08:00 PM) to November 22, 2024 (up to 08:00 AM) (as per server timing) |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | November 22, 2024 |
| Publication of Result | November 23, 2024 |
| Reporting at Allotted College | November 25, 2024 to November 30, 2024 (up to 05:00 PM as per server timing) |
Candidates participating in MCC NEET UG Counselling 2024 should check if they meet the eligibility criteria for the special stray round.
The application process for the NEET UG 2024 Special Stray Vacancy Round involves the following steps:
Candidates are advised to keep a copy of their application form and payment receipt for any future correspondence.
For the NEET UG 2024 Special Stray Vacancy Round, candidates must provide the following documents during the registration and reporting process:
These documents must be submitted in their original form during the reporting process at the allocated college.
The Special Stray Vacancy Round is conducted to fill any remaining vacant seats in medical colleges under All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed Universities, Central Universities, and State Quotas for courses like MBBS, BDS, and B.Sc Nursing.
Registration for the NEET UG 2024 Special Stray Vacancy Round will begin on November 20, 2024, and end on November 21, 2024.
The seat allotment result for the Special Stray Vacancy Round will be declared on November 23, 2024.
After being allotted a seat, candidates must report to the designated college between November 25 to November 30, 2024, and carry original documents for admission.
Yes, candidates who did not participate in earlier rounds can still apply for the Special Stray Vacancy Round, as long as they meet the eligibility criteria.
