The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has opened a seat withdrawal window for a specific group of candidates: those who joined a Round 1 seat through MCC counselling, did not upgrade to a better seat in Round 2 (and so kept their Round 1 seat), but now wish to resign and leave that seat. This is a time-limited opportunity. If you are a Round 1 FLOAT candidate in this situation, you can withdraw your seat online without losing your security deposit — but only if you act by 15 September 2026 at 6:00 PM. After that deadline, any resignation will result in forfeiture of your security deposit. This notice is critical if you are reconsidering your Round 1 allotment.
Round 1 FLOAT candidates who did not upgrade in Round 2 can resign their seat online by 15 Sept 6 PM without losing their security deposit; after that, the deposit is forfeited.
Who is this notice for?
This notice applies only to FLOAT candidates from Round 1 of MCC UG Counselling 2026. A FLOAT candidate is one who was allotted a seat in Round 1, joined that seat, and then participated in Round 2 counselling but did not upgrade — meaning they retained their original Round 1 seat because no better option was available to them.
If you joined a Round 1 seat and then upgraded to a different (better) seat in Round 2, this notice does not apply to you — you are already in your Round 2 seat. Similarly, if you did not join your Round 1 seat at all, or if you are a candidate from Round 2 or later rounds, this withdrawal facility is not for you.
The key condition is: you must have joined your Round 1 seat, participated in Round 2, not upgraded, and now wish to leave that Round 1 seat.
- Joined a Round 1 seat through MCC counselling
- Did not upgrade in Round 2 (seat retained from Round 1)
- Now wish to resign or withdraw from that Round 1 seat
What does 'FLOAT' mean?
In MCC counselling, a FLOAT candidate is one whose seat is not locked to a particular college or category after Round 1. When Round 2 counselling happens, FLOAT candidates can participate and potentially upgrade to a better seat at a different college or in a different category. If they do not upgrade, they retain their Round 1 seat — this is called 'seat retained' status.
The term 'FLOAT' distinguishes these candidates from those whose seats are 'locked' (fixed to a particular college and category and not available for upgrade). Understanding this helps you know whether this withdrawal window applies to you.
Important dates: when can you resign?
The resignation/withdrawal window is open for a very short period. You must act quickly.
The window opens at 2:00 PM on 13 September 2026 and closes at 6:00 PM on 15 September 2026. This is a 2-day-and-4-hour window. Any resignation submitted within this time will be processed without forfeiture of your security deposit.
- Start date and time: 2:00 PM on 13 September 2026
- End date and time: 6:00 PM on 15 September 2026
- Resignations within this window: security deposit NOT forfeited
- Resignations after 6:00 PM on 15 September 2026: security deposit IS forfeited
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Resignation window opens | 13 September 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Resignation window closes | 15 September 2026, 6:00 PM |
| Deadline to avoid security deposit forfeiture | 15 September 2026, 6:00 PM |
How to resign: step-by-step process
The resignation process is entirely online. You do not need to visit a college or submit physical documents. You must log into your MCC counselling account and generate a Seat Withdrawal slip through the official MCC portal.
Here is what you must do: (1) Log into your MCC counselling account using your credentials. (2) Navigate to the resignation or seat withdrawal section. (3) Select your Round 1 seat and request withdrawal. (4) Generate the Seat Withdrawal slip online. (5) Keep a copy of this slip for your records. The slip is your proof that you have resigned.
Do not attempt to resign by email, phone, or any other method. The MCC will only recognize resignations that are formally generated through the online portal. Any resignation not generated online will be treated as 'Null & Void' — meaning it will not be accepted, and you will remain allotted to your Round 1 seat.
- Log into your MCC counselling account
- Go to the resignation/seat withdrawal section
- Select your Round 1 seat
- Request withdrawal
- Generate Seat Withdrawal slip online
- Save and print a copy for your records
The critical trap: online slip generation is mandatory
This is the most important rule to remember: your resignation is valid ONLY if you generate the Seat Withdrawal slip online through the MCC portal. If you do not generate this slip, your resignation will be treated as 'Null & Void' — it will be as if you never resigned at all.
Many candidates make the mistake of assuming that simply logging in or clicking a button is enough. It is not. You must complete the entire process and generate the official slip. Without this slip, the MCC has no record of your resignation, and you will remain bound to your Round 1 seat. If you later try to claim you resigned, you will have no proof.
Before you close your browser or log out, ensure that you have successfully generated and downloaded (or printed) your Seat Withdrawal slip. This slip is your only evidence of resignation.
- ⚠️ Resignation without online slip generation = invalid and treated as 'Null & Void'
- ⚠️ You must generate the slip through the MCC portal — no other method is accepted
- ✅ Always download and save a copy of your Seat Withdrawal slip
- ✅ Keep this slip as proof of your resignation
Security deposit: when is it forfeited?
When you join a Round 1 seat through MCC counselling, you pay a security deposit. This deposit is normally refunded to you when you resign or when your counselling process ends. However, the timing of your resignation determines whether you lose this deposit.
If you resign within the stipulated window (by 6:00 PM on 15 September 2026), your security deposit will NOT be forfeited — you will get it back. If you resign after 6:00 PM on 15 September 2026, your security deposit WILL be forfeited — you will lose this money. There is no exception to this rule.
This is a strong incentive to resign quickly if you have decided to leave your Round 1 seat. Delaying your resignation beyond the deadline will cost you your deposit.
- Resign by 6:00 PM on 15 September 2026 → security deposit refunded
- Resign after 6:00 PM on 15 September 2026 → security deposit forfeited
- No exceptions or appeals for late resignations
What happens after you resign?
Once you have successfully generated and submitted your Seat Withdrawal slip within the deadline, your resignation is processed. Your Round 1 seat is released back to the MCC counselling pool. You are no longer allotted to any seat through MCC counselling.
If there are further rounds of counselling (Round 3, Round 4, etc.), you may be eligible to participate in those rounds, depending on the MCC's rules and your category. However, this notice does not provide details about future rounds. You should monitor the MCC website and your registered email and phone number for announcements about subsequent counselling rounds.
Your security deposit (if you resigned by the deadline) will be refunded to you according to the MCC's refund process and timeline, which will be communicated separately.
- Your Round 1 seat is released
- You are no longer allotted to any MCC seat
- You may be eligible for future counselling rounds (if they occur)
- Your security deposit will be refunded (if you resigned by the deadline)
Why would you want to resign?
There are several reasons a candidate might want to resign from their Round 1 seat. You may have decided that the college or course location is not suitable for you. You may have received an admission offer from a private college or a college outside the MCC system that you prefer. You may have decided to take a gap year and reappear for NEET next year. You may have personal or family circumstances that prevent you from joining.
Whatever your reason, this notice gives you a formal, penalty-free way to withdraw from your Round 1 seat — but only if you act by the deadline. After the deadline, resignation is still possible, but you will lose your security deposit.
- College or location not suitable
- Received a better offer elsewhere
- Decided to take a gap year
- Personal or family circumstances
- Change of mind about pursuing MBBS/BDS this year
Common mistakes to avoid
Mistake 1: Assuming you can resign after the deadline without penalty. You cannot. After 6:00 PM on 15 September 2026, any resignation will result in forfeiture of your security deposit. There is no grace period.
Mistake 2: Not generating the online Seat Withdrawal slip. Simply logging into your account or clicking a button is not enough. You must complete the process and generate the official slip. Without it, your resignation is invalid.
Mistake 3: Resigning through email, phone, or by visiting a college. The MCC only accepts resignations submitted through the official online portal. Any other method will not be recognized.
Mistake 4: Losing your Seat Withdrawal slip. Once you generate it, save and print a copy immediately. If you need to prove you resigned, this slip is your only evidence.
Mistake 5: Waiting until the last moment. The deadline is 6:00 PM on 15 September 2026. If the portal is slow or you encounter technical issues, you may miss the deadline. Resign as soon as you have decided.
- ⚠️ Do not wait until the last moment — resign early
- ⚠️ Do not assume you can resign after the deadline without losing your deposit
- ⚠️ Do not try to resign by email, phone, or in person
- ⚠️ Do not forget to generate the online Seat Withdrawal slip
- ⚠️ Do not lose your Seat Withdrawal slip — save it immediately
What if you have technical issues?
If you encounter technical problems while trying to resign (e.g., the portal is not loading, you cannot log in, you cannot generate the slip), you should contact the MCC immediately. The notice does not provide a specific helpline number or email for technical support, but the MCC's general email is adgme@nic.in.
Contact them as soon as possible and explain your issue. However, do not rely on this as a backup plan. The safest approach is to resign early, well before the deadline, so that you have time to troubleshoot any problems.
- Contact MCC at adgme@nic.in if you face technical issues
- Do not wait until the last moment to resign
- Resign early to allow time for troubleshooting
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I joined a Round 1 seat and did not upgrade in Round 2. Can I resign?
Yes, if you are a FLOAT candidate (your seat was not locked after Round 1) and you did not upgrade in Round 2, you can resign your Round 1 seat. You must do so online by 6:00 PM on 15 September 2026 to avoid losing your security deposit. After that deadline, you can still resign, but your security deposit will be forfeited.
What is the exact deadline to resign without losing my security deposit?
The deadline is 6:00 PM on 15 September 2026. The resignation window opens at 2:00 PM on 13 September 2026. Any resignation submitted within this window will not result in forfeiture of your security deposit. Any resignation after 6:00 PM on 15 September 2026 will result in forfeiture.
How do I resign? What is the process?
You must resign entirely online through the MCC portal. Log into your account, navigate to the resignation/seat withdrawal section, select your Round 1 seat, request withdrawal, and generate the Seat Withdrawal slip online. You must generate this slip — without it, your resignation will be treated as invalid ('Null & Void'). Save and print a copy of the slip as proof.
What if I resign after 6:00 PM on 15 September 2026?
You can still resign, but your security deposit will be forfeited. You will lose the money you paid as a security deposit when you joined your Round 1 seat. There is no exception to this rule, so it is important to resign by the deadline if you want to keep your deposit.
What if I do not generate the online Seat Withdrawal slip?
If you do not generate the slip through the MCC portal, your resignation will be treated as 'Null & Void' — it will not be accepted. You will remain allotted to your Round 1 seat, and you will have no proof of resignation. The slip is mandatory and is your only evidence that you have resigned.
Can I resign by email or phone?
No. The MCC only accepts resignations submitted through the official online portal. Resignations by email, phone, or in person will not be recognized. You must use the online portal and generate the Seat Withdrawal slip.
What happens to my security deposit if I resign by the deadline?
If you resign by 6:00 PM on 15 September 2026, your security deposit will not be forfeited and will be refunded to you. The exact timeline and process for refund will be communicated by the MCC separately.
I upgraded in Round 2. Does this notice apply to me?
No. This notice applies only to FLOAT candidates who did not upgrade in Round 2 (i.e., those who retained their Round 1 seat). If you upgraded to a different seat in Round 2, you are already in your new seat, and this withdrawal facility does not apply to you.
What happens after I resign? Can I participate in future counselling rounds?
Once you resign, your Round 1 seat is released back to the MCC pool, and you are no longer allotted to any MCC seat. If the MCC conducts further counselling rounds (Round 3, Round 4, etc.), you may be eligible to participate, depending on the MCC's rules. Monitor the MCC website and your email for announcements about future rounds.
The portal is not working. What should I do?
Contact the MCC immediately at adgme@nic.in and explain the technical issue. However, do not wait until the last moment to resign. Resign early (on 13 or 14 September) so that you have time to troubleshoot any problems before the 6:00 PM deadline on 15 September.
Is there any way to get my security deposit back if I resign after the deadline?
No. The notice clearly states that any resignation after 6:00 PM on 15 September 2026 will result in forfeiture of the security deposit. There is no exception or appeal process mentioned. To keep your deposit, you must resign by the deadline.
I lost my Seat Withdrawal slip. What should I do?
You should log back into the MCC portal and regenerate the slip. Keep a copy of it immediately. If you need to prove you resigned, this slip is your only evidence. If you have already resigned and the portal no longer allows you to regenerate the slip, contact the MCC at adgme@nic.in for assistance.
If you are a Round 1 FLOAT candidate who did not upgrade in Round 2 and wish to resign, act immediately. Log into the MCC counselling portal between 2:00 PM on 13 September 2026 and 6:00 PM on 15 September 2026, generate your Seat Withdrawal slip online, and save a copy. Do not delay — after 6:00 PM on 15 September, any resignation will result in forfeiture of your security deposit. If you encounter any technical issues, contact the MCC at adgme@nic.in right away.
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