The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has officially opened the registration process for the Special Stray Vacancy Round 3 of the NEET UG 2024 counselling today, December 23. Candidates who have cleared the NEET UG 2024 exam but have not yet secured a seat can apply for this round. The last date for submitting choices is tomorrow, December 24, by 11 AM, and the seat allotment results will be announced shortly thereafter.
To participate in this special stray vacancy round, eligible candidates can visit the official MCC website at mcc.nic.in. This round offers an opportunity for students who have not been allotted a seat in previous rounds to secure admission.
Steps to Apply for NEET UG 2024 Special Stray Vacancy Round 3
1. Visit the Official Website: Go to the NEET Counselling portal at mcc.nic.in.
2. Click on the Registration Link: On the homepage, locate and click the link for the special stray vacancy round registration.
3. Login with Your Details: Enter your NEET UG registration number and password.
4. Complete the Application Form: Fill out the necessary details, submit the form, and pay the required fee.
5. Download the Acknowledgment: After submission, download the acknowledgment form for future reference.
Once seats are allotted, candidates must report to the assigned college to complete the admission formalities. This includes presenting the original documents for verification. Candidates who are allotted seats during this round must report to their respective colleges for document verification between December 25 and 30, 2024, by 5 PM.
Background on NEET UG 2024 Exam and Ongoing Discussions
The NEET UG 2024 exam was conducted on May 5, 2024. However, after the results were announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA), allegations emerged regarding a paper leak and the manipulation of marks for 1,563 candidates. These allegations led to legal action, with the Supreme Court intervening. Following a review, the number of top scorers in the exam was reduced from 61 to 17.
Meanwhile, discussions are ongoing between the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health regarding the format of the NEET UG 2025 exam. The decision on whether the exam will be conducted in pen-and-paper format or shifted to an online mode is expected soon. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan confirmed that two rounds of talks have already taken place with Union Health Minister JP Nadda.
