NEET SS 2024 Stray Round Counselling Process Postponed

The NEET SS 2024 Stray Round counselling process has been postponed due to the ongoing admissions for Tamil Nadu in-service candidates. According to the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), the stray round of counselling will only commence after the completion of the Tamil Nadu in-service admissions, which are scheduled to conclude by July 10, 2025. The vacant seats from Tamil Nadu will be reverted back to MCC by July 11, 2025, after which the stray round counselling will be conducted on a revised schedule to be announced soon on the official MCC website.

This postponement follows a directive from the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India prioritizing the in-service counselling round for Tamil Nadu. The Tamil Nadu state counselling authority is conducting this round independently, with the second round of in-service seat admissions running from July 1 to July 5, 2025, and candidates required to join by July 10.

Additionally, MCC has allowed candidates who secured seats through the Institute of National Importance Super-Specialty (INI SS) counselling to resign from their NEET SS seats (with forfeiture of their security deposit) to avoid conflicts between central and institutional counselling rounds.

Important Dates

• Completion of Tamil Nadu in-service admissions: July 10, 2025
• Reversion of vacant seats to MCC: July 11, 2025
• Expected start of stray round counselling: To be announced

FAQs

1. What should candidates do during this postponement?

Candidates are advised to regularly check the official MCC portal for the updated schedule and further instructions regarding the NEET SS 2024 stray round counselling.

2. Will candidates lose their seats if the counselling is postponed?

No, the candidates are encouraged to stay updated with the MCC notifications and will not lose their currently held seats during the postponement.

3. Can candidates resign from their seats if they have secured other admissions?

Yes, candidates who have secured seats through INI SS counselling can resign from their NEET SS seats with forfeiture of their security deposits.

4. How can I check the results and merit lists?

The results and merit lists will be available on the official MCC website once the counselling process resumes.

5. What are the implications of this postponement on future admissions?

This postponement allows for a smoother admission process for Tamil Nadu in-service candidates, ensuring that all eligible candidates are accommodated fairly.