Breaking News: MCC Releases Revised NEET PG Counselling 2024 Round 3 Schedule
NEET PG: In a major development, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the revised schedule for NEET PG Counselling 2024 Round 3. This revised timeline provides clarity for candidates seeking admission to postgraduate medical courses across various institutions, including those under the All India Quota (AIQ), Deemed Universities, Central Universities, and the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS). This update is particularly significant in light of the recent reduction in the NEET PG qualifying percentile, offering more opportunities for candidates to secure a seat in medical colleges.
Revised NEET PG 2024 Counselling Round 3 Schedule
The revised NEET PG 2024 Round 3 schedule is as follows, outlining the key dates and activities that candidates need to be aware of to successfully navigate the counselling process:
| Activity | Start Date | End Date | Key Details |
| Registration & Fee Payment | December 26, 2024 | January 22, 2025 | Registration closes at 3:00 PM on Jan 22. Payment must be completed by 6:00 PM on Jan 22. |
| Choice Filling | January 12, 2025 | January 23, 2025 | Candidates can fill their preferences up to 8:00 AM on Jan 23. |
| Choice Locking | January 22, 2025 | January 23, 2025 | Locking begins at 8:00 PM on Jan 22 and closes at 8:00 AM on Jan 23. |
| Seat Allotment Processing | January 23, 2025 | January 24, 2025 | Allocation of seats based on the preferences submitted by candidates. |
| Result Declaration | Â | January 25, 2025 | Seat allotment results will be published on the MCC portal. |
| Reporting & Joining | January 26, 2025 | February 3, 2025 | Candidates must report to their allotted institutes during this period. |
| Data Verification by Institutes | February 4, 2025 | February 5, 2025 | Institutes will verify the status of joined candidates. |
Online Stray Vacancy Round Schedule
In addition to the revised Round 3 counselling schedule, MCC has also outlined the dates for the Online Stray Vacancy Round, which is aimed at filling any remaining seats after the completion of Round 3. This round provides an additional opportunity for candidates to secure a seat if vacancies still exist in various institutes. The schedule is as follows:
| Activity | Start Date | End Date | Key Details |
| Registration & Fee Payment | February 7, 2025 | February 11, 2025 | Registration closes at 12:00 Noon. Payment accepted until 3:00 PM on Feb 11. |
| Choice Filling | February 7, 2025 | February 11, 2025 | Choices can be filled up to 11:55 PM on Feb 11. |
| Choice Locking | February 11, 2025 | February 11, 2025 | Locking begins at 4:00 PM and ends at 11:55 PM on Feb 11. |
| Seat Allotment Processing | February 12, 2025 | February 13, 2025 | MCC processes the allocation of remaining seats. |
| Result Declaration & Reporting | February 14, 2025 | February 28, 2025 | Candidates must report to institutes for final admissions. |
Impact of NEET PG Percentile ReductionÂ
One of the key updates leading to the revised counselling schedule is the reduction in the NEET PG qualifying percentile for 2024. This decision has made a significant impact on the counselling process, as it has opened up more opportunities for candidates who previously may not have qualified. The percentile reduction is as follows:
- General / OBC Candidates:Â A reduction of 15% in the qualifying percentile.
- SC / ST / OBC / PwD Candidates:Â A reduction of 10% in the qualifying percentile.
The revised NEET PG Counselling 2024 Round 3 schedule, along with the reduction in qualifying percentiles, provides a new window of opportunity for candidates aiming to secure admission to postgraduate medical programs.Â
It ensures that more candidates are eligible for counselling, which will help fill vacant seats in medical colleges and encourage greater diversity in the field. Candidates must stay informed, follow the revised schedule, and complete all the necessary steps within the specified deadlines to maximize their chances of securing a seat in their desired specialty.
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