This schedule is applicable to various categories, including the All India Quota (15%), Deemed Universities, Central Universities, all AIIMS Institutes, and JIPMER located in Puducherry and Karaikal. It is essential for all candidates to be aware of these dates and procedures to ensure a smooth and successful admission process.

Registration/Payment

• Dates: 14th August, 2024 to 20th August, 2024 (up to 12:00 NOON) only as per Server Time

• Payment Facility: The payment facility will be available until 03:00 PM on 20th August, 2024, as per Server Time. Candidates must ensure that they complete their payment within this timeframe to avoid any issues.

Choice Filling/Locking

• Dates: 16th August, 2024 to 20th August, 2024 (up to 11:55 P.M on 20th August, 2024) only as per Server Time

• Choice Locking: Choice locking will be available from 04:00 P.M on 20th August, 2024, up to 11:55 P.M on the same day, as per Server Time. It is crucial for candidates to lock their choices within this period to secure their preferred options.

Ist Round:

• Processing of Seat Allotment: The processing of seat allotment will take place from 21st August, 2024 to 22nd August, 2024. During this time, the authorities will evaluate the choices filled by candidates and allocate seats accordingly.

• Result Announcement: The results of the first round will be announced on 23rd August, 2024. Candidates should check the official website for their allotment status.

• Reporting/Joining: Candidates who are allotted seats must report and join their respective institutes from 24th August, 2024 to 29th August, 2024. It is important to adhere to these dates to secure admission.

• Verification of Joined Candidates Data by Institutes: The verification of data for candidates who have joined will occur from 30th August to 31st August, 2024. Institutes will confirm the details of the candidates who have reported.

• Sharing of Data by MCC: The Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) will share the data related to the allotment process over a period of two days.

Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix

• Dates: The verification of the tentative seat matrix by the participating institutes and the National Medical Commission (NMC) will take place from 14th August to 16th August, 2024. This step is crucial to ensure that all available seats are accurately represented.

IInd Round:

• Registration/Payment: The second round of registration and payment will be open from 5th September, 2024 to 10th September, 2024 (up to 12:00 NOON) as per Server Time. Candidates must complete their registration and payment within this timeframe.

• Payment Facility: The payment facility will be available until 03:00 PM on 10th September, 2024, as per Server Time.

• Choice Filling/Locking: Candidates can fill and lock their choices from 6th September, 2024 to 10th September, 2024 (until 11:55 PM) as per Server Time.

• Choice Locking: Choice locking will be available from 04:00 P.M on 10th September, 2024, up to 11:55 PM on the same day, as per Server Time.

• Processing of Seat Allotment: The processing of seat allotment for the second round will occur from 11th September, 2024 to 12th September, 2024.

• Result Announcement: The results for the second round will be declared on 13th September, 2024. Candidates should check the official website for updates.

• Reporting/Joining: Candidates who receive allotment must report and join their respective institutes from 14th September, 2024 to 20th September, 2024.

• Verification of Joined Candidates Data by Institutes: The verification of data for candidates who have joined will take place from 21st September, 2024 to 22nd September, 2024.

• Sharing of Data by MCC: The MCC will share the data related to the second round over a period of two days.

Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix

• Dates: The verification of the tentative seat matrix by the participating institutes will occur from 4th September, 2024 to 5th September, 2024. This verification is essential to ensure that all participating institutes have accurate information regarding available seats.

ROUND-3 FOR ALL INDIA QUOTA/ DEEMED UNIVERSITIES/CENTRAL UNIVERSITIES (MBBS/ BDS/ B. Sc Nursing):

• Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix: The verification of the tentative seat matrix by the participating institutes will take place from 25th September, 2024 to 26th September, 2024. This step is crucial for ensuring that all available seats are accurately represented.

• Registration/Payment: The registration and payment for the third round will be open from 26th September, 2024 to 2nd October, 2024 (up to 12:00 NOON as per Server Time). Candidates must ensure they complete their registration and payment within this timeframe.

• Payment Facility: The payment facility will be available until 03:00 PM on 2nd October, 2024, as per Server Time.

• Choice Filling/Locking: Candidates can fill and lock their choices from 27th September, 2024 to 2nd October, 2024 (until 11:55 PM) as per Server Time.

• Choice Locking: Choice locking will be available from 04:00 P.M on 2nd October, 2024, up to 11:55 PM on the same day, as per Server Time.

• Processing of Seat Allotment: The processing of seat allotment for the third round will occur from 3rd October, 2024 to 4th October, 2024.

• Result Announcement: The results for the third round will be declared on 5th October, 2024. Candidates should check the official website for updates.

• Reporting: Candidates who receive allotment must report and join their respective institutes from 6th October, 2024 to 12th October, 2024.

• Verification of Joined Candidates Data by Institutes: The verification of data for candidates who have joined will take place from 13th October, 2024 to 15th October, 2024.

ONLINE STRAY VACANCY ROUND FOR ALL INDIA QUOTA/ DEEMED UNIVERSITIES/CENTRAL UNIVERSITIES (MBBS/ BDS/ B. Sc Nursing):

• Verification of Tentative Seat Matrix: The verification of the tentative seat matrix by the participating institutes (OTP Linked) will occur on 16th October, 2024. This verification is essential to ensure that all available seats are accurately represented.

• Registration/Payment: The registration and payment for the stray vacancy round will be open from 16th October, 2024 to 20th October, 2024 (up to 12:00 NOON as per Server Time). Candidates must ensure they complete their registration and payment within this timeframe.

• Payment Facility: The payment facility will be available until 03:00 PM on 20th October, 2024, as per Server Time.

• Choice Filling/Locking: Candidates can fill and lock their choices from 17th October, 2024 to 20th October, 2024 (until 11:55 PM) as per Server Time.

• Choice Locking: Choice locking will be available from 04:00 P.M on 20th October, 2024, up to 11:55 PM on the same day, as per Server Time.

• Processing of Seat Allotment: The processing of seat allotment for the stray vacancy round will occur from 21st October, 2024 to 22nd October, 2024.

• Result Announcement: The results for the stray vacancy round will be declared on 23rd October, 2024. Candidates should check the official website for updates.

• Reporting: Candidates who receive allotment must report and join their respective institutes from 24th October, 2024 to 30th October, 2024.

This schedule is designed to provide clarity and structure to the counseling process for NEET-UG, ensuring that all candidates have the necessary information to navigate their admission journey effectively. It is crucial for candidates to stay updated with any changes or announcements made by the authorities throughout this process.

Note: To ensure strict adherence to the established time schedule and to accommodate the limited time available for conducting counseling sessions, all participating institutes and colleges are hereby instructed to consider all Saturdays, Sundays, and Gazetted Holidays as working days. This directive is essential for maintaining the efficiency and effectiveness of the counseling process, allowing for timely completion of all necessary procedures.