Tamil Nadu NEET UG 2024 Counselling Special Stray Round Dates, Eligibility

 

 

The Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee has announced the Special Stray Vacancy Round Counselling for MBBS and BDS seats for the academic year 2024–2025. This particular round of Counselling, scheduled between 25th November and 5th December 2024, comes after completing four rounds of online Counselling and the recent inclusion of additional seats in the seat matrix. Below, we provide a comprehensive overview of the process, eligibility criteria, and critical instructions for candidates.

 

Overview of the Special Stray Vacancy Round

 

The Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee, in adherence to the guidelines issued by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and the Supreme Court of India, has finalized a particular round of Counselling to fill seven vacant MBBS seats and 28 vacant BDS seats across Tamil Nadu.

Additionally, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has recently approved an increase of 50 seats at Annai Medical College, raising its intake from 50 to 100 seats for the 2024-2025 academic year. This extraordinary situation necessitated the inclusion of these newly added seats in the Special Stray Vacancy Round.

Candidates should note that this is the final phase of Counselling, making it imperative to understand the process and guidelines thoroughly.

 

Important Dates

 

Eligibility Criteria

 

Candidates Eligible to Apply

 

1. Unallotted Candidates: Candidates who do not hold any seat in previous rounds of Counselling. Must have applied to the Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee and be listed in the merit list.
   
   
2. Reallotment Applicants: Candidates continuing in seats allotted during Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, or the Stray Round can apply for reallotment. These candidates must register in the Special Stray Vacancy Round to generate virtual vacancies.

 

Candidates Not Eligible to Apply

 

1. Candidates who were allotted a seat in the Stray Round of the Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee but failed to join.
   
   
2. Candidates are currently studying in seats allotted through All India Quota (AIQ) in Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, or the AIQ Stray Round.
   
   
3. Candidates were allotted seats in the Special Stray Round of AIQ, whose results will be published on November 23rd, 2024.
   
   
4. Candidates who have resigned or discontinued their MBBS/BDS courses after the cutoff date of 14th November 2024.

 

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Key Instructions for Candidates

Filling Choices

 

• Finality of Decisions: Candidates must think carefully before making their choices. Since this is the last phase of counselling, failure to fill allotted seats will lead to severe consequences, including forfeiture of the security deposit, tuition fees already paid, and payment of a discontinuation fee.
  
  
• Repercussions for Non-Joining: Candidates who fail to join allotted seats in the Special Stray Vacancy Round will be allowed to participate in Tamil Nadu UG Medical Counselling for the next academic year.
  
  

Virtual Vacancies and Reallotment

 

Candidates already holding seats can register to generate virtual vacancies, enabling potential reallocation of seats.

 

Seat Availability

 

The table below summarizes the seat availability for the Special Stray Vacancy Round:

 

 

These newly added seats will increase the opportunities for candidates and add to the competition.

 

Additional Guidelines

 

1. Provisional Affiliation for Annai Medical College: The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R Medical University has issued a Provisional Affiliation Order for the increased intake at Annai Medical College on 15th November 2024. These 50 new MBBS seats are part of the Special Stray Vacancy Round.
   
   
2. Adherence to Guidelines: The Special Stray Vacancy Round follows MCC and Supreme Court guidelines.

 

Implications for Candidates

This special round is a final opportunity for candidates who aspire to secure an MBBS or BDS seat in Tamil Nadu. Adding new seats and creating virtual vacancies presents a promising opportunity for eligible candidates. However, the high stakes associated with non-compliance necessitate careful decision-making.

Key takeaways include:

• Understanding the eligibility criteria and ensuring compliance.
  
  
• Prioritizing choices with clarity to avoid financial and academic penalties.
  
  
• Recognizing the impact of non-joining on future Counselling opportunities.

 

FAQ’s on Tamil Nadu Special Stray Vacancy Round 

 

Q1. What is the Special Stray Vacancy Round?

The Special Stray Vacancy Round is the final phase of Tamil Nadu Medical Counselling for MBBS and BDS seats in the 2024-2025 academic year. It aims to fill the remaining vacant seats after the completion of earlier counselling rounds.

 

Q2. When will the Special Stray Vacancy Round Counselling be conducted?

The Counselling will take place from 25th November to 5th December 2024.

Q3. Who is eligible to participate in the Special Stray Vacancy Round?

Eligible candidates include:

• Candidates who were unallotted in the previous rounds are listed in the Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee's merit list.
  
  
• Candidates seeking reallotment of seats from earlier rounds (Rounds 1, 2, 3, or the Stray Round).

 

Q4. Who is not eligible to participate in this round?

Ineligible candidates include:

• Those who were allotted seats in earlier Stray Rounds and failed to join.
  
  
• Candidates holding seats through All India Quota (AIQ) in previous rounds.
  
  
• Candidates have been allotted seats in the AIQ Special Stray Round, and their results will be declared on November 23rd, 2024.
  
  
• Candidates who resigned or discontinued after 14th November 2024.

 

Q5. What happens if a candidate fails to join the seat allotted in this round?

Candidates failing to join their allotted seats will face serious consequences, such as:

• Forfeiture of their security deposit and tuition fees.
  
  
• Payment of a discontinuation fee.
  
  
• Ineligibility to participate in Tamil Nadu UG Medical Counselling for the next academic year.

 

Q6. How many seats are available in this round?

The available seats include:

• 7 MBBS seats
  
  
• 28 BDS seats
  
  
• 50 newly added MBBS seats at Annai Medical College.

The Special Stray Vacancy Round for MBBS and BDS admissions is an extraordinary event that maximizes seat utilization in Tamil Nadu’s medical colleges. Candidates must approach this process diligently and clearly understand the rules. With additional seats and a well-structured Counselling system, the Tamil Nadu Medical Selection Committee ensures that deserving candidates are given every opportunity to secure a place in their desired courses.

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