NEET PG Stray Round 2024: Everything You Need to Know

Introduction

The NEET PG Stray Round 2024 is the final stage of the NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate) counselling process. This round is conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) to fill vacant seats left after the completion of all previous rounds, including mop-up rounds.

This article provides detailed information about the NEET PG Stray Round, eligibility criteria, important dates, registration process, seat allocation, and other key aspects.

What is the NEET PG Stray Round?

The NEET PG Stray Vacancy Round is the final round of seat allotment for postgraduate medical courses, conducted to fill unoccupied seats in various medical colleges across India. It is specifically designed for candidates who remained unallocated after the mop-up round.

• The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the eligibility criteria for the NEET PG 2024 stray vacancy round, aimed at filling remaining seats in postgraduate medical programs. Candidates not holding any seats in either the All India Quota (AIQ) or State Quota are eligible to participate. However, those who joined seats allotted through MCC in Round 3 are ineligible for this round. Candidates who did not report in Round 3 can participate in state PG counselling, but those who have joined state quota seats in earlier rounds cannot participate in the MCC’s stray vacancy round.
• The revised counselling schedule is as follows:

• It’s important to note that candidates who do not join their allotted seats in the stray vacancy round will lose their security deposit and will be disqualified from appearing in the NEET exam the following year. Additionally, data of candidates who have joined seats in Round 3 will be shared with state counselling authorities, and such candidates will be prohibited from participating in subsequent state counselling rounds.
• For detailed information and updates, candidates are advised to visit the official MCC website at https://mcc.nic.in/.

NEET PG Stray Round 2024 Registration Process

Since fresh registration is not allowed, here’s how candidates can participate:

1. Check Your Eligibility: Ensure that you have not been allotted a seat in previous rounds.
2. Visit the MCC Website: The official MCC website will release the seat matrix.
3. Choice Filling: Candidates must submit their choices from the available vacant seats.
4. Lock Choices: Ensure you lock your choices before the deadline.
5. Seat Allotment: Based on merit, seats are allocated to eligible candidates.
6. Reporting to the Allotted College: If allotted a seat, candidates must complete admission formalities within the given timeframe.

Important: Candidates who do not report to the allotted college will lose their seats and will not be eligible for any further rounds.

Aspirants should take note of the following points:

• To participate in NEET PG Counselling 2024, candidates must register on the official website of the Medical Counselling Committee (www.mcc.nic.in).
• During registration, candidates are required to pay a Non-Refundable Registration Fee and a Refundable Security Deposit, as per their category.
• Candidates who fail to join the allotted seats in Round-2, Mop-Up Round, or Stray Vacancy Round will forfeit their Refundable Security Deposit.
• As per the Gazette Notification of MCI, 5% of seats are reserved for candidates under the PwD Category.

How to Check NEET PG Stray Vacancy Seat Matrix?

The seat matrix for NEET PG Stray Round 2024 will be published on the MCC website before the choice-filling process begins. To check visit the below link:

VACANT SEATS STRAY ROUND PG 2024

Documents Required for NEET PG Stray Round Admission

Candidates who secure a seat must submit the following documents during reporting:

• NEET PG 2025 Admit Card
• NEET PG 2025 Scorecard
• MBBS Degree Certificate
• Internship Completion Certificate
• Medical Council Registration Certificate
• Category Certificate (if applicable)
• Allotment Letter
• Valid Photo ID Proof

Conclusion

For the latest updates, visit MCC’s official website and stay informed about important announcements related to the Stray Round NEET PG 2024.