MCC NEET UG 2026 Round-1: Resignation Window for Freeze Candidates

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has opened a resignation window for candidates who joined a seat in Round-1 of NEET UG 2026 counselling but now wish to withdraw. This is a time-limited opportunity: you can resign without losing your security deposit if you do so between 4:00 PM on 12 September 2026 and 6:00 PM on 15 September 2026. After 6:00 PM on 15 September, any resignation will result in forfeiture of your security deposit. This notice applies only to candidates who have already joined a Round-1 allotted seat and are marked as 'FREEZE' — meaning they have completed the admission process at their allotted college.

Who This Notice Applies To

This resignation facility is only for FREEZE candidates of Round-1. A 'FREEZE' candidate is one who has already joined (reported to and been admitted at) a college through Round-1 of MCC counselling. If you received a seat allotment in Round-1 but have not yet joined the college, or if you are waiting for a later round, this notice does not apply to you.

The notice is issued by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), which conducts All India Quota (AIQ) counselling for MBBS and BDS seats across India. If you were allotted a seat through MCC Round-1 counselling and have already completed your admission formalities at the college, you are eligible to use this resignation window.

What 'Resignation' and 'Seat Withdrawal' Mean

Resignation means formally giving up your seat at the college where you have already joined. Once you resign, you will no longer be a student at that institution, and your seat will be released back to the counselling pool for other candidates in later rounds.

Seat withdrawal is the same thing — the terms are used interchangeably in this notice. By resigning or withdrawing, you are telling MCC and your college that you do not wish to continue your admission at that institution. This might be because you have received a better option elsewhere, you have decided to pursue a different course, or for any other personal reason.

Critical Dates: When You Can Resign

The resignation window opens at 4:00 PM on 12 September 2026 and closes at 6:00 PM on 15 September 2026. You must submit your resignation within this exact timeframe. This is a hard deadline — there is no extension.

The timing is important because it determines whether you lose your security deposit. Any resignation submitted on or before 6:00 PM on 15 September 2026 will be processed without forfeiture of your security deposit. Any resignation submitted after 6:00 PM on 15 September 2026 will result in the loss of your entire security deposit.

• Resignation window opens: 4:00 PM on 12 September 2026
• Resignation window closes: 6:00 PM on 15 September 2026
• Resign by this deadline to keep your security deposit
• Resign after this deadline and you forfeit your security deposit

How to Resign: Step-by-Step Process

The resignation process has two parts: physical reporting and online documentation. You cannot resign entirely online — you must physically go to your allotted college.

First, you must physically report to your allotted institute (the college where you joined in Round-1). Simply submitting an online form is not enough. You must appear in person at the college to formally resign from your seat.

Second, once you are at the college, the Nodal Officer (the designated official responsible for admissions at that college) will generate your Resignation Letter or Seat Withdrawal slip online through the MCC portal. This online document is your proof of resignation. Without this online-generated slip, your resignation will be treated as invalid ('Null & Void'), even if you physically visited the college and told them you want to resign.

• Physically report to your allotted college during the resignation window
• Meet the Nodal Officer at the college (the admissions official)
• Ask the Nodal Officer to generate your Resignation Letter or Seat Withdrawal slip online via the MCC portal
• Obtain a copy of the online-generated slip as proof
• Keep this slip safe — it is your proof that you have resigned

The Critical Trap: Online Generation of Resignation Letter

This is the most important rule to understand: your resignation is only valid if the Nodal Officer of your college generates the Resignation Letter or Seat Withdrawal slip online through the MCC portal. If you resign verbally, in writing by hand, or through any other method, it will NOT be accepted.

Many candidates make the mistake of assuming that telling the college they want to resign is enough. It is not. The college must formally process your resignation through the official MCC online system. If the Nodal Officer fails to generate the online slip, or if you forget to ask for it, your resignation will be treated as 'Null & Void' — meaning it will be as if you never resigned at all. You will remain enrolled at the college, and you will forfeit your security deposit if you try to resign later.

Before you leave the college, always confirm that the Nodal Officer has generated the online slip and that you have a copy or receipt of it. Do not leave without this documentation.

• ⚠️ Verbal resignation is NOT valid
• ⚠️ Handwritten resignation letter is NOT valid
• ⚠️ Email or phone resignation is NOT valid
• ✅ Only online-generated slip from Nodal Officer via MCC portal is valid
• ⚠️ If the slip is not generated, your resignation is 'Null & Void'

Security Deposit: What You Lose If You Miss the Deadline

When you joined your Round-1 seat, you paid a security deposit to the college. This is a refundable amount — you get it back when you resign within the stipulated time, or when you complete your course and graduate.

If you resign on or before 6:00 PM on 15 September 2026, your security deposit will be refunded to you in full. If you resign after this deadline, you will lose your entire security deposit — it will be forfeited and not returned to you.

The amount of the security deposit varies by college and course (MBBS or BDS), but it is typically several thousand rupees. Losing it is a significant financial penalty. This is why the deadline is so important.

• Security deposit is refundable if you resign on time
• Security deposit is forfeited if you resign late
• The amount varies by college and course
• Forfeiture is permanent — you cannot recover it later

What Happens After You Resign

Once your resignation is processed and the online slip is generated, your seat will be released back to MCC. This seat may then be offered to other candidates in subsequent rounds of counselling (Round-2, Round-3, or Stray Vacancy round), depending on the counselling schedule.

You will no longer be a student at that college. Your admission will be cancelled, and you will have no further obligations to the institution. If you wish to pursue MBBS or BDS through MCC counselling again, you may participate in later rounds if you are eligible and if seats are available.

• Your seat is released for other candidates in later rounds
• Your admission at the college is cancelled
• You are no longer bound by any obligations to the college
• You may participate in later counselling rounds if eligible

Important Instructions to Follow

The MCC has issued three key instructions that you must follow to ensure your resignation is valid and processed correctly.

First, you must physically report to your allotted institute. Do not attempt to resign remotely or by proxy. You must be present at the college in person.

Second, ensure that the resignation is submitted within the stipulated time (by 6:00 PM on 15 September 2026) to avoid forfeiture of your security deposit. Any resignation after this time will result in loss of your deposit.

Third, and most critically, ensure that the Nodal Officer generates your Resignation Letter or Seat Withdrawal slip online through the MCC portal. This is the only valid form of resignation. Without this online slip, your resignation will be treated as 'Null & Void' and will not be accepted.

• Physically report to your allotted college — no remote resignation
• Submit resignation by 6:00 PM on 15 September 2026 to keep your security deposit
• Ensure the Nodal Officer generates the online slip — this is mandatory
• Obtain a copy of the online-generated slip as proof
• Do not leave the college without this documentation

Who to Contact for Help

If you have questions about the resignation process, you can contact the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) at the email address provided: adgme@nic.in. However, given the tight deadline, it is better to contact your college's Nodal Officer directly, as they are the ones who will process your resignation.

Your college's admissions office or Nodal Officer can guide you through the exact process at your institution and ensure that your resignation is processed correctly and on time.

• MCC email: adgme@nic.in
• Primary contact: Nodal Officer at your allotted college
• College admissions office can guide you through the process

Frequently asked questions

If you joined a Round-1 seat through MCC counselling and wish to resign, act immediately. You have until 6:00 PM on 15 September 2026 to resign without losing your security deposit. Contact your college's Nodal Officer right away to schedule your resignation and ensure the online slip is generated. Do not delay — after 6:00 PM on 15 September, any resignation will result in forfeiture of your entire security deposit. For further assistance, email MCC at adgme@nic.in.