NEET UG Counselling 2026: Round 1 Seat Resignation Deadline Today

If you have been allotted a seat in NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 but wish to withdraw, today is your final opportunity to do so without losing your security deposit. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has set a hard deadline of 1:00 PM on September 2 for all seat resignations. The process differs depending on whether you chose the 'Freeze' or 'Float' option during registration, and following the correct procedure is essential—improper withdrawals may result in automatic seat confirmation and forfeiture of your deposit.

What is the deadline and why does it matter?

The resignation window for Round 1 seat allotments closes today at 1:00 PM on mcc.nic.in. This is a hard cutoff—any resignation submitted after this time will not be processed, and you will be locked into your allotted seat. Missing this deadline has serious consequences: your security deposit will be forfeited, and you will lose the opportunity to participate in subsequent counselling rounds.

The deadline exists to allow the MCC to process withdrawals, reallocate vacant seats, and prepare for Round 2 counselling. If you are unsure about your seat choice or wish to explore other options in the next round, resigning within this window is your only path forward without financial penalty.

How does the Freeze option work for seat resignation?

If you selected the 'Freeze' option during Round 1 registration, your seat is locked at a specific college. To resign from a Freeze seat, you must physically visit your allotted institute in person. Simply logging into the MCC portal and clicking 'resign' is not sufficient—the system requires your physical presence at the college.

When you visit the college, you must submit your resignation application form and supporting documents to the college's nodal officer (the designated official responsible for admissions). The nodal officer will then generate your official Seat Withdrawal Slip from the MCC website. You must obtain and keep this slip as proof of your resignation. Without this system-generated slip, your resignation will be considered invalid, and you will remain admitted to the seat.

• Visit your allotted college in person
• Meet the college's nodal officer
• Submit resignation form and documents
• Ensure the nodal officer generates your Seat Withdrawal Slip online
• Collect and preserve the slip as proof

How does the Float option work for seat resignation?

If you chose the 'Float' option, your seat can move to different colleges based on your preferences in each round. Resigning from a Float seat is simpler than Freeze: you can do it entirely online through mcc.nic.in without visiting any college. Log in with your NEET roll number and password, navigate to your candidate dashboard, and initiate the resignation process.

Like Freeze candidates, you must ensure that a system-generated Seat Withdrawal Slip or Resignation Letter is created online through the MCC website. This slip is your proof of valid resignation. If you resign without generating this slip, the system will treat your resignation as invalid, and you will remain admitted to your seat. The slip must be obtained before the 1 PM deadline.

• Log into mcc.nic.in with your NEET roll number and password
• Access your candidate dashboard
• Initiate the resignation process online
• Generate the system-issued Seat Withdrawal Slip
• Download and save the slip before 1 PM

What happens if you resign within the deadline?

If you successfully resign before 1:00 PM today with a valid system-generated Seat Withdrawal Slip, you will retain your full security deposit. This means the money you paid during registration will be returned to you. You will also become eligible to participate in Round 2 and any subsequent counselling rounds, giving you another chance to secure a seat that better matches your preferences or merit position.

Resigning within the deadline is the only way to avoid financial loss and keep your options open. Many candidates use this window strategically: if they receive a seat at a college far from home, in a less preferred state, or in a specialty they did not prioritize, they resign and wait for Round 2, hoping for a better allocation based on the seats vacated by other candidates.

What happens if you miss the deadline or resign incorrectly?

If you do not resign by 1:00 PM today, or if you attempt to resign without generating the official Seat Withdrawal Slip, the MCC system will treat you as having accepted your seat. You will be automatically confirmed in your allotted college and course, and your security deposit will be forfeited. You will not be able to participate in Round 2 or later rounds—your admission process will be complete.

Incorrect resignation methods include submitting a resignation request through email, phone, or in person without the system-generated slip, or attempting to resign after the deadline. The MCC is explicit: only resignations processed through the official Seat Withdrawal Slip are valid. Any other method will be ignored by the system, and you will remain locked into your seat.

• Missing the 1 PM deadline = automatic seat confirmation
• Resigning without a system-generated slip = invalid resignation
• Invalid resignation = automatic seat confirmation and deposit forfeiture
• No exceptions or extensions are granted

Step-by-step process for Freeze candidates

Freeze candidates must follow a structured in-person process to ensure their resignation is recorded correctly. First, visit your allotted college as soon as possible today—do not wait until the last hour, as colleges may have high footfall and processing delays. Bring your NEET roll number, admission letter, and any other documents the college requests.

At the college, locate the nodal officer or the admissions office. Present your resignation application form (you can request a template from the college or download it from mcc.nic.in if available). The nodal officer will then log into the MCC website and generate your Seat Withdrawal Slip in real time. Ensure you receive a printed or digital copy of this slip before you leave the college. This slip is your proof that your resignation was processed correctly and your deposit will be returned.

• Visit your allotted college today before 1 PM
• Bring NEET roll number and admission letter
• Meet the college's nodal officer
• Submit resignation application form
• Witness the nodal officer generate the Seat Withdrawal Slip online
• Collect and keep the slip

Step-by-step process for Float candidates

Float candidates can complete the entire resignation process from home or any location with internet access. Open your web browser and go to mcc.nic.in. Log in using your NEET roll number and password. Navigate to your candidate dashboard and look for the option to resign or withdraw from your Round 1 seat.

Click on the resignation option and follow the on-screen prompts. The system will display your allotted seat details and ask you to confirm your intention to resign. Once you confirm, the MCC system will automatically generate a Seat Withdrawal Slip or Resignation Letter. Download this slip immediately and save it to your device or print it. This slip is your proof of resignation. Do not close the browser or navigate away until you have successfully downloaded and saved the slip. Complete this process well before 1 PM to avoid any last-minute technical issues.

• Visit mcc.nic.in
• Log in with NEET roll number and password
• Go to your candidate dashboard
• Select the resignation or withdrawal option
• Confirm your intention to resign
• Download the system-generated Seat Withdrawal Slip
• Save or print the slip immediately

Why the Freeze vs. Float distinction matters for resignation

The Freeze and Float options represent different counselling strategies. Freeze candidates chose a specific college and locked their seat there, prioritizing certainty and location. Float candidates chose to keep their options open, allowing their seat to shift to different colleges based on availability and their preferences in each round. This choice affects how you must resign because Freeze seats are physically held at one college, while Float seats exist in a centralized pool managed by the MCC.

Understanding your category is crucial: if you are a Freeze candidate and you attempt to resign online without visiting the college, your resignation will not be processed. Conversely, if you are a Float candidate and you visit a college to resign, the college may not have the authority to process your resignation because your seat is not physically held there. Always confirm your category in your admission letter or on the MCC portal before attempting to resign.

What to do after you resign: next steps

Once you have successfully resigned and obtained your Seat Withdrawal Slip, keep it safe. You will need it as proof if there are any disputes or if you need to verify that your deposit was returned. The MCC will process refunds after the counselling cycle concludes, typically within a few weeks. Check your bank account or the MCC portal for updates on refund status.

After resigning, you will automatically be eligible for Round 2 counselling. The MCC will release a fresh list of available seats based on resignations and other vacancies. You will be able to participate in Round 2 with your original NEET rank and merit position. Some candidates also choose to withdraw from counselling entirely if they decide to pursue other options (such as private colleges, foreign universities, or a gap year), but that requires a separate process. For now, focus on completing your resignation correctly today.

• Save your Seat Withdrawal Slip
• Monitor your bank account for deposit refund
• Check the MCC portal for Round 2 counselling dates
• Prepare your preferences for Round 2 if you wish to participate
• Do not assume your resignation is complete until you receive the slip

Frequently asked questions

If you have been allotted a seat in Round 1 and wish to resign, act immediately today. Verify whether you are a Freeze or Float candidate, follow the correct resignation procedure for your category, and ensure you obtain your system-generated Seat Withdrawal Slip before 1:00 PM. Missing this deadline will result in automatic seat confirmation and loss of your security deposit.