OJEE Extends NEET 2024 Round 3 reporting Deadline due to Cyclone Dana
Odisha- The Odisha Joint Entrance Examination (OJEE) Board has extended the National Eligibility and Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET UG) round 3 counselling 2024 reporting deadline due to the recent occurrence of the Cyclone Dana. The announcement has recently been made through a fresh notification by the OJEE.
As per the notification, OJEE has extended the last date for NEET UG Round 3 counselling reporting till October 30, 2024. Initially, the deadline was set between October 24 to October 26, 2024.
The decision of the extension has been taken as the state is preparing for the cyclone. In addition, other educational institutions in Odisha have already been closed and examinations have also been postponed
Along with this, OJEE authorities have strictly instructed the MBBS and BDS candidates who have got fresh allotments in the NEET UG 3rd round of counselling 2024 to report to their respective colleges by the revised deadline i.e. October 30, 2024. Additionally, upgradation round candidates need to report at the OJEE Cell on October 28, 2024, between 10 am and 4 pm. If they do not do so, their seat will be cancelled, which will then be included in the round of vacant seats.
Meanwhile, the schedule for NEET UG stray vacancy round counselling for the academic year 2024 will be announced soon. Therefore, colleges have been directed to facilitate the physical reporting process for the allotted candidates and complete the admission formalities. Also, Deans and principals of colleges have been asked to make necessary arrangements so that the process remains smooth despite weather-related challenges.
On this, the official website highlighted that “Regarding reporting of MBBS/BDS students, Dean and Principals are required to take appropriate decisions at their level for physical reporting of the students keep in view of the situation due to cyclone Dana”.
