Kerala NEET Counselling 2024: Special Stray Vacancy (Round 3) Option Registration Begins for MBBS Admissions

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The option registration for the Special Stray Vacancy Round 3 for MBBS admissions has started on December 23, 2024, and will close on December 24, 2024, at 4:00 PM. Final allotments will be published on the same day.

The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has started the option registration process for the Special Stray Vacancy Round 3 to fill the remaining MBBS seats. The option registration will close at 4:00 PM today, December 24, 2024. This round aims to address vacant seats arising after previous allotments. Eligible candidates can now register their options online. Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2024

Important Dates for Special Stray Vacancy (Round 3)

Event	Date/Deadline
Online Option Registration Opens	December 23, 2024
Option Registration Closes	December 24, 2024, at 4:00 PM
Final Allotment Publication	December 24, 2024
Joining at Allotted Colleges	December 26–28, 2024, till 4:30 PM
Admission Data Upload Deadline	December 28, 2024, by 5:00 PM

Candidates must adhere to these deadlines to avoid disqualification or forfeiture of their chances.

Eligibility and Participation Guidelines

Who Can Participate?

Only candidates included in the Kerala State Medical Rank List published by CEE.

Who is Ineligible?

Candidates admitted or allotted seats in earlier rounds, including previous special stray vacancy rounds.
Candidates vacating seats after October 15, 2024.
Those included in the AIQ Stray Vacancy Round 3 allotment list.

Additional Instructions:

Vacancies will be filled based on options registered by candidates during this round. No changes to allotted seats are permitted after the final allotment. Candidates are advised to register options only for colleges and courses where they genuinely intend to study.

Registration Fee Details

Candidates must pay a non-refundable registration fee to participate in Round 3:

₹10,000 for general category candidates.
₹5,000 for SC/ST/OEC candidates and those eligible for fee concessions as per government orders.
The fee can be paid online or through designated Head Post Offices listed on the official website.

Note:

Candidates who vacated MBBS seats within the prescribed timeline in earlier rounds may have their previously paid fees adjusted against the registration fee.
Candidates who fail to join after allotment or withdraw after admission will forfeit their registration fees and face penalties.

Tentative Allotment Process

Option Registration: Candidates must log in to the CEE Kerala portal and register their preferences.
Vacancy Conversion: Any remaining category-specific seats will be converted as per the prospectus.
Final Allotment: Results will be published on December 24, 2024.

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Candidates who fail to join their allotted seat or opt out after allotment will:

Pay a penalty of ₹10,00,000.
Face debarment from CEE’s entrance exams and allotments for up to two years.

Key Takeaways for Candidates

This is the last opportunity to secure an MBBS seat through Kerala NEET counselling. Ensure timely payment of registration fees and submission of options before the deadline. Monitor the official website for updates and allotment results.

Contact Information

For assistance, candidates can contact:

Helpline: 0471-2525300
Email: ceekinfo.cee@kerala.gov.in

The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala, encourages candidates to carefully follow the guidelines and deadlines to avoid any penalties or disqualification.

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