The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced the commencement of the Karnataka Stray Vacancy Round 2024 for the allotment of unfilled PG Medical 2024 seats. This round aims to allocate seats that remained vacant after the PGET-2024 Mop-Up Round, along with any newly available seats due to cancellations.
Important Highlights of Karnataka Stray Vacancy Round 2024
- Seat Availability: The seats available in this round include those that were unfilled after the mop-up round and those cancelled after the PGET-2024 Mop-Up Round.
- Document Submission Requirement: To be eligible for this round, candidates must deposit their original documents at the KEA office in Bangalore.
- Document Submission Dates:
- Candidates who have verified their documents but have not yet deposited them can do so between February 18, 2025, and February 19, 2025.
- The submission time is 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the KEA office.
- Guidelines and Schedule: The detailed schedule for the KEA NEET PG 2024 Stray Vacancy Round will soon be posted on the KEA website.
Eligibility Criteria for Karnataka Stray Vacancy Round 2024
To participate in this round, candidates must:
- Have completed the verification process and possess a verification slip.
- Deposit their original documents within the stipulated timeframe.
- Ensure compliance with KEA’s eligibility guidelines for seat allotment.
Additional Considerations for Applicants
- Selection Criteria: Seats will be allotted strictly based on merit and availability. Candidates are advised to check the KEA website for real-time updates regularly.
- Counselling Process: After document submission, shortlisted candidates will be invited for further counselling sessions where they can select from the available seats.
- Fee Payment: Once a seat is allotted, candidates must complete the required payment within the specified timeframe to confirm their admission.
- Seat Cancellation and Reallocation: If a candidate fails to confirm their seat, it may be reallocated to the next eligible applicant.
Expected Seat Matrix for Karnataka Stray Vacancy Round 2024
The seat matrix will include:
- Government and private medical colleges offer postgraduate medical programs.
- Specializations in demand such as General Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Radiology, Anesthesia, and Orthopedics.
- Reserved category seats, as per government norms. For more details on the vacant seat matrix after the Mop Up round check – Karnataka SR provisional seat matrix 2024.
What Candidates Should Expect
- The seat matrix will be updated on the KEA website, allowing candidates to view available seats before the commencement of the stray vacancy round.
- The allotment process will be conducted based on merit and seat availability.
- Further updates on counselling schedules and procedural guidelines will be issued by KEA.
Conclusion
The Karnataka Stray Vacancy Round 2024 presents a final opportunity for medical aspirants to secure a seat in postgraduate medical courses. Aspiring candidates must adhere to the document submission deadlines and stay updated with KEA’s announcements to maximize their chances of securing admission.
For a detailed analysis of the KEA NEET PG 2024 Stray Vacancy Round Seat Matrix, refer to the published report on Career Media
Stay tuned for more updates on Karnataka’s medical seat allotment process!