The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has released the schedule for the UGNEET-2024 Special Stray Vacancy Round to fill unreported and unfilled medical and dental seats. This round is in accordance with the guidelines issued by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), New Delhi.
Key Dates and Details
| Activity | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Display of Seat Matrix | November 19, 2024 (after 2:00 PM) |
| Fee Payment for Medical/Dental Deposit | November 20–22, 2024 |
| Option Entry | November 20, 2024 (11:00 AM) to November 24, 2024 (11:00 AM) |
| Provisional Seat Allotment Results | November 25, 2024 (after 2:00 PM) |
| Final Seat Allotment Results | November 26, 2024 (after 2:00 PM) |
| Payment of Balance Fee (if any) | November 26–28, 2024 |
| Last Date for Reporting | November 29, 2024 (before 5:30 PM) |
| Residual Vacancy Allotment | November 30, 2024 (2:30 PM) |
Important Guidelines
1. Candidates must pay the Medical/Dental Course Fee Deposit to participate in the special stray vacancy round.
2. Options must be entered only after the deposit payment. Previous options entered for earlier rounds will not be considered.
3. Failure to report to the allotted college by the deadline will result in forfeiture of the seat and fees.
Medical/Dental Course Fee Deposit
Candidates interested in the special stray vacancy round must deposit the following fees based on their seat preference:
| Medical Seats | Deposit Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| P Seats | ₹12,00,867 | Eligible for G and P seat options for all types of dental seats. |
| P Seats in Private Universities | ₹22,15,750 | Eligible for G, P, and private university seats. |
| Dental Seats | Deposit Amount | Eligibility |
| G Seats | ₹96,058 | Eligible for only G seat options. |
| P and P Seats in Private Universities | ₹4,00,000 | Eligible for G, P, and private university seats (balance fee payable post-result). |
| N/Q Seats | ₹6,00,000 | Eligible for all types of seat options (balance fee payable post-result). |
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Candidates who fail to accept allotted seats or fail to report will forfeit the deposited fee. Additionally, such candidates may not be allowed to participate in subsequent counseling rounds.
