Tamil Nadu's Directorate of Medical Education & Research has opened a resignation portal for MBBS and BDS candidates who joined their allotted colleges in Round 1 of the 2026–27 counselling. If you have already joined a college but want to leave, you can now resign through the portal and get your original certificates back from the college—and crucially, you will not lose any fees you have paid. However, this is a one-way decision: once you resign, your seat becomes vacant for the next round, and you cannot claim it again. The portal opened on 09.09.2026, and a final resignation deadline will be announced later.
You can resign from your Round 1 seat with no fee loss if you act before the deadline, but resignation is permanent—you cannot reclaim the seat in future rounds.
What is the resignation portal and who can use it?
The resignation portal is an online system run by Tamil Nadu's medical counselling authority that allows candidates who have already joined a college in Round 1 to formally withdraw from their seat. It is open only to candidates who have physically joined their allotted college—not to those who were allotted a seat but never joined.
To use the portal, you log in with your original counselling credentials (the same username and password you used during the allotment process). Once logged in, you can download a resignation letter, print it, and submit it to your college. The college will then return your original certificates (10th, 12th, degree, caste certificate, etc.) to you.
Important dates: when the portal is open
The resignation portal opened on 09.09.2026 (9 September 2026). This is the start date—you can begin logging in and downloading your resignation letter from this date onwards.
The final deadline for resignation has not yet been announced. The notice states 'The Last date for resignation will be announced later.' This means you must watch for a follow-up notification from the Directorate of Medical Education & Research. Do not assume you have unlimited time—once the deadline is announced, any resignation submitted after that date will not be accepted.
- Portal opens: 09.09.2026
- Portal closes: to be announced (watch for updates)
Who is eligible to resign?
You are eligible to resign only if you have already joined your allotted college in Round 1. 'Joined' means you have physically reported to the college, completed admission formalities, and are enrolled as a student.
If you were allotted a seat in Round 1 but never joined the college—for example, you chose to wait for a better college in a later round—you cannot use the resignation portal. The portal does not apply to you. Your seat will be treated as vacant automatically, and you remain eligible for future rounds.
- You must have joined your Round 1 allotted college
- You must have completed admission formalities at the college
- If you never joined, you do not need to resign—you are already out
The critical advantage: free exit with no fee forfeiture
If you resign before the deadline, you will be allowed a 'free exit.' This means the college cannot keep any fees you have paid. You will get back all the money you have deposited—tuition fees, admission fees, hostel fees, or any other charges—as long as you resign before the stipulated deadline.
This is a major protection. Many colleges have strict refund policies and may forfeit fees if you leave after a certain date. But Tamil Nadu's counselling rules guarantee that if you resign through the portal before the deadline, no forfeiture applies. This is your window to leave without financial loss.
- All fees paid to the college will be refunded
- No forfeiture of any amount if you resign before the deadline
- This applies even if the college's own refund policy is stricter
The permanent trap: you cannot reclaim your seat after resignation
This is the most important warning in the notice. Once you resign through the portal, your seat is marked as vacant and released to the next round of counselling. You will not be able to claim that seat again—not in Round 2, Round 3, or any future round.
The notice explicitly states: 'If the candidates resigns the college in the portal, his/her seat will be shown as vacant in the upcoming round and the candidate will not be able to claim the seat again.' This means if you change your mind after resigning, you cannot go back to that college or that seat. You can only participate in future rounds as a fresh candidate competing for whatever seats remain available.
The authority emphasizes: 'Hence, candidates are advised to be careful while submitting their resignation.' Do not resign on impulse. Think through your decision carefully, because resignation is final and irreversible.
- Your seat becomes vacant immediately after resignation
- You cannot reclaim the same seat in any future round
- You can only compete for other available seats in later rounds
- Resignation is permanent—there is no undo option
Step-by-step: how to resign through the portal
The process is straightforward but must be done carefully. First, go to the Tamil Nadu medical counselling portal (TN MedSelect) and log in using your original credentials—the same username and password you received during the allotment process.
Once logged in, locate the resignation option and download the resignation letter. This letter is an official document that confirms your resignation. Print it out clearly.
Take the printed resignation letter to your college's admission office. Submit it to the concerned college authority. The college will then process your resignation and return your original certificates (10th mark sheet, 12th mark sheet, degree certificate, caste certificate, income certificate, etc.) to you. Keep a receipt or acknowledgment from the college showing that you have submitted the resignation letter.
After you resign, your seat will be released to the next round of counselling. You will no longer be a student of that college.
- Log in to the TN MedSelect portal with your original credentials
- Download the resignation letter from the portal
- Print the resignation letter
- Submit the printed letter to your college's admission office
- Collect your original certificates from the college
- Keep a receipt or acknowledgment from the college
What happens to your seat after you resign?
Once you resign, your seat is immediately marked as vacant in the system. In the next round of counselling (Round 2, Round 3, etc.), that seat will be available for other candidates to be allotted. This is how the counselling process fills all available seats across all rounds.
You, as the resigning candidate, will not be in the running for that seat again. However, if you wish to continue your medical education in Tamil Nadu, you can participate in future rounds and compete for other available seats—but only if you meet the eligibility criteria for those rounds and if seats remain unfilled.
- Your seat becomes available for the next round of counselling
- Other candidates may be allotted to your college and course
- You cannot reclaim the seat
- You may compete for other available seats in future rounds
What if you don't join your Round 1 seat at all?
If you were allotted a seat in Round 1 but chose not to join the college (for example, you decided to wait for a better college in Round 2), you do not need to use the resignation portal. Your seat is already treated as vacant, and you remain eligible for future rounds.
The resignation portal is only for candidates who have already joined. If you never joined, the system will automatically release your seat to the next round, and you can participate in that round without any additional action.
- Resignation portal does not apply to you if you never joined
- Your seat is automatically vacant if you don't join
- You remain eligible for future rounds
When will the final resignation deadline be announced?
The notice does not specify the final deadline. It only states that 'The Last date for resignation will be announced later.' This means the Directorate of Medical Education & Research will issue a separate notification with the exact deadline.
You must monitor the official TN MedSelect portal and the DME website regularly for this announcement. Do not assume you have weeks or months—the deadline could be announced within days. Missing the deadline means you cannot resign and will be locked into your seat for the entire academic year.
- Final deadline: to be announced in a separate notification
- Check the TN MedSelect portal regularly
- Check the DME website (dme.tn.gov.in) for updates
- Do not miss the deadline once it is announced
What documents will you get back after resignation?
When you submit your resignation letter to the college, the college is required to return all your original certificates. These typically include your 10th mark sheet, 12th mark sheet, degree certificate (if applicable), caste certificate, income certificate, and any other original documents you submitted during admission.
Make sure you collect all of these documents from the college before you leave. Do not leave without a receipt or acknowledgment showing what documents you have received. This protects you in case of any dispute later.
- 10th mark sheet
- 12th mark sheet
- Degree certificate (if applicable)
- Caste certificate
- Income certificate
- Any other original documents submitted during admission
Common mistakes to avoid
Do not resign on impulse or out of frustration. Resignation is permanent. Once you submit it, you cannot undo it or reclaim your seat. Think carefully about whether you truly want to leave.
Do not assume the deadline is far away. The notice says the deadline 'will be announced later.' It could be announced within days. Check for updates constantly.
Do not resign without collecting your original certificates from the college. Make sure you have a receipt or acknowledgment from the college showing that you have received all your documents.
Do not confuse 'resignation' with 'not joining.' If you were allotted a seat but never joined, you do not need to resign. The resignation portal is only for those who have already joined.
- Resignation is permanent—you cannot reclaim your seat
- Watch for the deadline announcement—it could come soon
- Collect all original certificates before leaving the college
- Only resign if you have actually joined the college
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I joined a college in Round 1 but now want to leave. Can I resign?
Yes, if you have already joined your Round 1 allotted college, you can resign through the portal from 09.09.2026 onwards. Log in with your original credentials, download the resignation letter, and submit it to your college. The college will return your original certificates. However, once you resign, you cannot reclaim that seat in any future round.
Will I lose the fees I paid to the college if I resign?
No. If you resign before the final deadline (which will be announced later), you will be allowed a 'free exit' with no forfeiture of any fees. All money you paid to the college will be refunded. This protection applies as long as you resign before the stipulated deadline.
What is the deadline for resignation?
The notice does not specify the exact deadline. It states that 'The Last date for resignation will be announced later.' You must watch the TN MedSelect portal and the DME website for this announcement. Do not assume you have unlimited time—once the deadline is announced, any resignation after that date will not be accepted.
If I resign, can I claim the same seat in Round 2 or Round 3?
No. Once you resign, your seat is marked as vacant and released to the next round. You will not be able to claim that seat again in any future round. Resignation is permanent and irreversible. You can only compete for other available seats in future rounds.
I was allotted a seat in Round 1 but never joined the college. Do I need to resign?
No. The resignation portal is only for candidates who have already joined their allotted college. If you never joined, your seat is automatically treated as vacant, and you remain eligible for future rounds. You do not need to take any action.
How do I log in to the resignation portal?
Use your original counselling credentials—the same username and password you received during the allotment process. Log in to the TN MedSelect portal, download the resignation letter, print it, and submit it to your college.
What happens after I submit the resignation letter to my college?
The college will process your resignation and return all your original certificates (10th mark sheet, 12th mark sheet, degree certificate, caste certificate, etc.). Your seat will be marked as vacant and released to the next round of counselling. You will no longer be a student of that college.
Can I participate in future rounds of counselling after I resign?
Yes, you can participate in future rounds and compete for other available seats—but only if you meet the eligibility criteria for those rounds and if seats remain unfilled. However, you cannot reclaim the seat you resigned from.
What if I change my mind after resigning?
You cannot undo a resignation. Once you submit it through the portal, your seat is permanently released, and you cannot reclaim it. This is why the notice advises candidates to be very careful before submitting their resignation.
Will I get a receipt or acknowledgment from the college after I resign?
The notice does not explicitly mention a receipt, but it is good practice to ask the college for one. Request a written acknowledgment showing that you have submitted the resignation letter and received all your original certificates. This protects you in case of any dispute later.
Does the resignation portal apply to both MBBS and BDS candidates?
Yes. The notice clearly states that the resignation portal is for 'Tamil Nadu 2026-2027 MBBS & BDS Courses.' Both MBBS and BDS candidates who have joined in Round 1 can use the portal.
What if my college refuses to return my original certificates after I resign?
The college is required to return all your original certificates when you submit your resignation letter. If the college refuses, contact the Directorate of Medical Education & Research immediately. Keep a copy of your resignation letter and any communication with the college as evidence.
If you have joined a college in Round 1 and want to leave, log in to the TN MedSelect portal from 09.09.2026 onwards using your original credentials, download and print your resignation letter, and submit it to your college. Remember: resignation is permanent—you cannot reclaim your seat after resigning. Watch for the final resignation deadline announcement on the DME website and TN MedSelect portal, and resign before that date to ensure no fees are forfeited. Collect all your original certificates from the college and keep a receipt.
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