Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling 2024-25: Instruction Guidelines for Management Quota Admissions Released

The Dr. N.T.R. University of Health Sciences (NTRUHS), Andhra Pradesh, has announced the detailed procedure for NEET PG Counselling 2024-25 for admissions into postgraduate (medical) degree and diploma courses under the Management Quota (MQ). The counselling process, divided into multiple phases—Phase-I, Phase-II, Phase-III (Mop-Up), and Stray Vacancy Round will be conducted as per NMC/DGHS guidelines. It is subject to changes as per DGHS/NMC norms and University guidelines.

Phase-I Counselling

1. Seat Matrix:

   The seat matrix will be available on the website prior to the start of web options.

2. Ineligible Candidates:
   • Those who attended 2023-24 Stray/Special Stray rounds for CQ/MQ counselling and did not join the seat allotted.
   • Those who dropped the course in 2021-22 or later are not eligible for counselling this year.
3. Web Options:
   • Candidates can make as many options as they want for courses and colleges.
   • Only such options should be chosen for which candidates are keen to join.
4. Provisional Allotment:
   • After seat allotment, the provisional order can be downloaded on payment of a non-refundable University Fee of ₹49,600/-.
5. Reporting and Verification:
   • The candidate is required to report to the allotted college, produce original documents, pay tuition fees, and do admission formalities.
   • In case of any discrepancy during verification, the allotment shall stand canceled.
6. Non-Joining Policy:
   • Candidates who do not report or join the Phase-I seat will forfeit the eligibility for that seat in the following phases.
7. Upgradation:
   • Phase-I upgradation can be done to Phase-II and Phase-III (Mop-Up) seats.

Phase-II Counselling

1. Eligibility:
   • Candidates not allotted seats in Phase-I.
   • Candidates allotted seats in Phase-I but failed to join.
   • Candidates who joined their Phase-I seats are eligible for upgradation.
2. Procedure:
   • Web options remain the same as Phase-I.
   • Vacancies from Phase-I (non-joined or free exit) will be filled in this round.
3. Key Notes:
   • Candidates upgrading from Phase-I to Phase-II will forfeit their earlier seats.
   • Default sliding will apply if web options are exercised.

Phase-III Counselling (Mop-Up Round)

1. Eligibility:
   • Candidates not allotted seats in Phase-I and Phase-II.
   • Candidates who reported to Phase-I/Phase-II seats but want to upgrade.
   • Candidates who failed to join their allotted seats in previous phases cannot opt for the same seat.
2. Key Restrictions:
   • Candidates allotted seats in Phase-III cannot participate in further rounds of State Counselling.
   • Vacated seats from previous rounds are filled based on merit and rules.
3. Default Options:
   • Seats allotted in previous phases remain the last preference unless upgraded.

Stray Vacancy Counselling

1. Eligibility:
   • Candidates not holding any seat in Phase-I, II, or III.
   • Candidates not allotted seats in All India Quota (AIQ) rounds.
2. Ineligibility:
   • Candidates holding seats in any round of State or AIQ counselling.
   • Candidates who fail to join their Stray Vacancy seats will be debarred from counselling for the next academic year.
3. Procedure:
   • Fresh registrations and choice filling are conducted for this round.

Important Notes for Counselling

• University Fee: ₹49,600/- (non-refundable).
• Tuition Fee: Paid at the time of admission at the allotted college.
• Dual Reporting: Not permitted. Candidates must choose between CQ or MQ seats.
• Free Exit: Allowed during Phase-I and Phase-II, subject to schedule notifications.

For detailed notifications and updates, visit the official website

Also Check: NEET PG Counseling 2024