The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) announced the round 3 seat matrix release for KEA AYUSH NEET UG Counselling 2024 on October 24, 2024. 3,275 seats are available for the third round of KEA NEET AYUSH Counselling 2024, falling under the Open, NRI, and Other categories. This article covers the round 3 seat matrix release in detail and glances at the important dates for medical aspirants.

Overview of Round 3 KEA NEET AYUSH Counselling 2024

Round 3 of KEA NEET AYUSH counselling 2024, also called the Mop-up round, follows the first two rounds of counselling. This round is crucial for candidates striving to secure seats in colleges across Karnataka. It is the final online round. The round 3 KEA NEET AYUSH Counselling 2024 is followed by the offline stray vacancy round.

 

Importance of the Round 3 KEA NEET AYUSH Counselling 2024

This round 3 KEA NEET AYUSH counselling 2024 is crucial. This is because it gives candidates who did not secure a seat in the first two rounds an additional opportunity. Students can use this opportunity to get a seat allotted in prestigious medical colleges. All the processes for round 3 KEA NEET AYUSH Counselling 2024, from registration and choice filling to the release of seat allotments, take place online. This makes it easy and hassle-free for candidates to register, choose, fill, and check for updates from the comfort of their homes. The round 3 seat matrix release shows the seats available in each college. Candidates must strictly adhere to the dates and deadlines on the official website and follow all mentioned to get a seat allotted in the college of their choice.

Also Read KEA NEET UG Counselling 2024: BDS & AYUSH Mop-Up Round Schedule.

 

Eligibility Criteria for Round 3 KEA NEET AYUSH Counselling 2024

Candidates must know if they are eligible for round 3 KEA NEET AYUSH counselling 2024 before proceeding:

•     No Seats Allotted: Candidates not allotted seats in the first two rounds of counselling are eligible for round 3 KEA NEET AYUSH counselling 2024.
  
  
•     Upgrade of Seats: Candidates who were allotted seats but chose to upgrade their seats to another college of their preference are eligible for round 3 KEA NEET AYUSH counselling 2024.
  
  
•     Forfeiture of Round 2 Seats: Candidates forfeiting their Round 2 seats are also eligible for Round 3 KEA NEET AYUSH counselling 2024.
  
  
•     New Applications: NEET qualified candidates who did not participate in the first two rounds of counselling are eligible; however, they must pay the registration fees and the security deposit.
  
  
•     Allotments in CU or Through AIQ: Candidates allotted seats in central universities or through the All India Quota (AIQ) are not eligible for round 3 KEA NEET AYUSH counselling 2024.
  
  
•     Not Joining Colleges: Candidates who did not join the allotted seats in round 2 are not eligible for the mop-up round.

 

Also Read KEAM Kerala NEET UG 2024 Final Rank List Out on cee.kerala.gov.in.

 

Round 3 Seat Matrix Release for KEA NEET AYUSH Counselling 2024

The KEA's round 3 seat matrix shows the number of vacant seats available for the round 3 KEA NEET AYUSH counselling 2024. This allows eligible candidates to get seat allotments in their preferred colleges. The round 3 seat matrix release links and choice filling were updated on October 24, 2024.

• Here is the direct link to the round 3 seat matrix release from the official website: Official link.
  
  
• The link for choice filling for KEA NEET AYUSH Counselling 2024: Official link.

3,275 seats for Ayurveda, Homeopathy, and Unani are available under Open, NRI, and Other (OTH) categories. The following tables simplify the number of seats available for each stream and category. However, candidates are advised to visit the above link for further details regarding the colleges holding vacant seats.

 

Here’s a Table Showing the Total Number of Seats for Each Stream

Sr. No	Stream	Seats
1	Ayurveda	2,460
2	Homoeopathy	723
3	Unani	92
	Total	3,275

 

The Table Below Shows the Total Number of Seats Available for Each Category 

Sr. No	Stream	NRI	OPEN	OTH	Total
1	Ayurveda	1,321	311	828	2,460
2	Homoeopathy	242	67	414	723
3	Unani	48	10	34	92

 

Also Read KEA AYUSH NEET Counselling 2024 Round 2 Final Seat Allotment List (OUT)

 

The Steps Involved in Round 3 of KEA NEET AYUSH Counselling 2024

Candidates must know the process of round 3 KEA NEET AYUSH counselling 2024. This will keep them well-prepared for upcoming events:

• Check for Eligibility: Candidates must check if they are eligible before choosing the colleges of their choice.
  
  
• Payment of Fees: Eligible candidates must pay the required fees to proceed with choice filling.
  
  
• Choice Filling: Candidates can fill in as many colleges as they want, regardless of the available seats. The colleges must be listed as per their preference as this directly impacts the allotment of colleges.
  
  
• Seat Allotment: Seat allotments will be made based on rank, cut-off marks, college preferences, and categories. The provisional seat allotment list will be published initially, followed by the final allotment list. The dates for these seat allotment lists can be obtained from KEA’s official website.
  
  
• Reporting to College: Candidates allotted seats must report to their respective colleges with the required fees and the original documents within the stipulated time. Once the documents are verified and the fees are paid, they can confirm their college seats.

 

Important Points to Remember for Round 3 of KEA NEET AYUSH Counselling 2024

Candidates must remember the following points. This will help them better understand the process and effectively proceed with round 3 of KEA NEET AYUSH counselling 2024:

• Careful Option Entry/Choice Filling: With the round 3 seat matrix release, candidates must carefully select the colleges of their choice. Once the choices are locked, no changes can be made.
  
  
• Original Documents: Candidates must keep all their original documents ready for verification at the respective college. This will avoid hassles at the last minute.
  
  
•     Stay Updated: The authority sets dates may change due to holidays and climate factors. Keeping an eye on the official website will help candidates avoid missing any deadlines.

 

Also Read KEA NEET UG Counselling 2024: Stray Vacancy Round Schedule Released.