Tamil Nadu's Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DME) has opened an online resignation portal for candidates who joined a seat in Round 1 of MBBS/BDS counselling (2026–27 session) under Government, Management (including Minority), or NRI quotas. If you accepted a seat in Round 1 but now wish to resign — either to try for a better college in a later round or for any other reason — you must use this portal to formally withdraw. This is a time-limited window; once it closes, you will lose the opportunity to resign and participate in subsequent counselling rounds. The portal is live on the official TN MedSelect platform.
If you joined a Round 1 MBBS/BDS seat in Tamil Nadu and want to resign to try for a better option in later rounds, you must use the resignation portal immediately — missing this deadline will lock you into your current seat.
What is this resignation portal and why does it matter?
After Round 1 of counselling, candidates who were allotted a seat and chose to join a college are now 'joined candidates'. If you are one of them and have changed your mind — whether because you want to try for a different college, a different course, or a different quota — you have the option to resign from your current seat.
Resigning formally through this portal is crucial. If you simply do not report to your college or ignore your allotment, you will still be considered a joined candidate and will not be eligible to participate in Round 2, Round 3, or any subsequent counselling round. Your seat will be blocked, and you will lose all chances to upgrade or change your choice.
This portal is your only legal way to withdraw from Round 1 and re-enter the counselling process for later rounds. The window to resign is limited, so you must act quickly.
Who can use this resignation portal?
This portal is open only to candidates who meet all of the following conditions:
You must have participated in Round 1 of MBBS/BDS counselling for the 2026–27 session in Tamil Nadu. You must have been allotted a seat (either Government, Management including Minority, or NRI quota). You must have formally joined that seat — that is, you completed the admission process and were registered at the college. You must not have already resigned or withdrawn in any previous step.
- Participated in Round 1 MBBS/BDS counselling (2026–27)
- Received an allotment in Government, Management (including Minority), or NRI quota
- Completed joining formalities at the allotted college
- Have not already resigned or withdrawn
Which quotas and courses are covered?
This resignation portal applies to candidates who joined seats under the following categories:
Government quota seats (state-funded MBBS/BDS colleges), Management quota seats (private colleges, including those with minority status), and NRI quota seats (seats reserved for Non-Resident Indian candidates). Both MBBS and BDS courses are included. If you joined under any of these quotas in Round 1, you are eligible to use this portal.
- Government quota (MBBS and BDS)
- Management quota (MBBS and BDS)
- Minority management quota (MBBS and BDS)
- NRI quota (MBBS and BDS)
How to access and use the resignation portal
The resignation portal is available on the official TN MedSelect platform at counug.tnmedicalonline.co.in. You will need to log in using your NEET UG registration credentials (your application number and password or the login method specified by the portal).
Once logged in, you will see an option to resign from your Round 1 allotment. Click on it and confirm your resignation. The portal will ask you to verify your details — ensure all information is correct before submitting. After you submit, you will receive a confirmation message or reference number. Save this confirmation for your records.
After you resign, your seat will be released back to the counselling pool, and you will become eligible to participate in Round 2 and any subsequent rounds of counselling. You will be treated as a fresh candidate in those rounds, subject to the same eligibility and merit criteria.
- Visit counug.tnmedicalonline.co.in
- Log in with your NEET UG registration number and password
- Navigate to the resignation option
- Verify your details carefully
- Submit your resignation
- Save the confirmation reference number
Important: What happens after you resign?
Once your resignation is processed and confirmed, you will no longer be a joined candidate at your Round 1 college. Your seat will be cancelled, and the college will remove you from their admission register.
You will become eligible to participate in all future counselling rounds (Round 2, Round 3, etc.) for the same session. Your merit rank and NEET score remain valid. You will be able to fill fresh choices in the next round's choice-filling window and compete for seats again based on your rank and the available vacancies.
However, if you do not resign through this portal and simply stop attending college or ignore your allotment, you will remain a joined candidate. This will disqualify you from all subsequent rounds, and you will lose your seat without the option to participate further. This is a critical distinction — resignation must be formal and done through the portal.
- Your Round 1 seat is cancelled immediately
- You become eligible for Round 2 and later rounds
- Your NEET score and rank remain valid
- You can fill fresh choices in the next round
- Informal withdrawal (not using the portal) will NOT allow you to participate in later rounds
Critical deadline and timing
The notice does not explicitly state the closing date or time for the resignation portal. This is a significant gap, and you must check the portal itself or contact the DME immediately to confirm the exact deadline. Typically, resignation windows in Tamil Nadu counselling remain open for 2–3 days after Round 1 results, but do not assume — verify the deadline on the official portal or by calling the DME helpline.
Do not delay. Resignation portals close without warning, and once closed, you cannot resign. If you miss the deadline, you will be locked into your Round 1 seat and will not be able to participate in any later round. Check the portal today and resign immediately if you intend to do so.
- Exact closing date/time is NOT stated in this notice — check the portal immediately
- Typically a 2–3 day window, but verify with DME
- Portal closes without extension
- Missing the deadline means you cannot resign and will lose all future rounds
Documents and information you will need
To use the resignation portal, you will need your NEET UG registration details and login credentials. Have the following information ready before you log in:
Your NEET UG application number (the unique ID issued when you registered for NEET), your password or the login method set up on the portal (e.g., OTP via registered mobile or email), your allotment letter or seat confirmation from Round 1, and your college admission receipt or joining confirmation. While the portal itself may not ask for all of these, having them on hand will help you verify your details and ensure you are resigning from the correct seat.
- NEET UG application number
- Portal login password or OTP method
- Round 1 allotment letter
- College joining confirmation or receipt
Common mistakes that can block your resignation
Many candidates make errors that prevent their resignation from being processed. Here are the most common traps:
Logging in with the wrong credentials: If you use an incorrect application number or password, the portal will not recognize you as a joined candidate, and you will not see the resignation option. Double-check your login details before attempting to resign. Using an old or expired password: If you have not logged into the portal recently, your password may have expired or been reset. Try the 'Forgot Password' option to reset it before attempting to resign.
Resigning from the wrong account: If you have multiple NEET applications (e.g., from a previous year or a duplicate registration), ensure you are logging into the account under which you participated in Round 1 and received your allotment. Resigning from the wrong account will not cancel your actual seat.
Not saving the confirmation: After you resign, the portal will display a confirmation message or reference number. Screenshot or note this immediately. If you do not have proof of resignation, the college may still consider you a joined candidate, and you may face disputes when trying to participate in later rounds.
Assuming resignation is automatic: Simply not joining the college or not attending classes does NOT count as resignation. You must actively use the portal to formally withdraw. Passive non-participation will lock you into your seat.
- ⚠️ Wrong login credentials → portal won't show resignation option
- ⚠️ Expired password → reset it using 'Forgot Password'
- ⚠️ Resigning from wrong NEET account → your actual seat won't be cancelled
- ⚠️ Not saving confirmation → no proof of resignation for later rounds
- ⚠️ Not using the portal → informal withdrawal does NOT count; you remain locked in
What if you have technical issues with the portal?
If you encounter errors while trying to log in or resign (e.g., 'Invalid credentials', 'Server error', 'Page not loading'), do not assume your resignation has failed. Try the following steps: Clear your browser cache and cookies, try a different browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari), try accessing the portal from a different device (mobile, tablet, or computer), and wait a few minutes and try again (the server may be temporarily overloaded).
If the problem persists, contact the DME helpline or the TN MedSelect support team immediately. Provide them with your NEET application number, the exact error message you received, and the time you attempted to resign. They can verify whether your resignation was processed or help you complete it manually. Do not wait until the last day to resign — if you encounter issues, you will have time to resolve them.
- Clear browser cache and cookies
- Try a different browser or device
- Wait and retry (server may be busy)
- Contact DME helpline with your application number and error details
- Do not resign on the last day — allow time for troubleshooting
After resignation: What happens in Round 2 and beyond?
Once your resignation is confirmed, you will be eligible to participate in Round 2 of counselling. The exact date and process for Round 2 will be announced separately by the DME. You will need to log back into the portal, fill fresh choices (colleges and courses you wish to be considered for), and wait for the Round 2 allotment.
Your NEET rank and score do not change. However, the seats available in Round 2 will be different — they will include vacancies from Round 1 (seats that were not filled or were released by other resigned candidates) and any new seats added by the DME. Your chances of getting a better college depend on your rank, the choices you fill, and the competition in that round.
If you do not get a seat in Round 2, you can resign again and participate in Round 3, and so on, until all rounds are exhausted or you accept a seat. Each resignation must be done through the portal within the specified window for that round.
- You become eligible for Round 2 counselling
- Your NEET rank and score remain the same
- You will fill fresh choices in Round 2
- Round 2 seats include vacancies and new additions
- You can resign again in Round 2 if needed and participate in Round 3
Contact and support
If you have questions about the resignation process, need technical support, or want to verify the exact deadline, contact the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DME), Tamil Nadu. The official portal is counug.tnmedicalonline.co.in, and support details are usually available on the homepage or in the 'Help' or 'Contact Us' section.
You can also reach out to your Round 1 allotted college's admission office — they can confirm whether your resignation has been processed and whether your seat has been released. However, the formal resignation must be done through the online portal; the college cannot process it on your behalf.
- Official portal: counug.tnmedicalonline.co.in
- Check the portal's 'Help' or 'Contact Us' section for DME phone/email
- Verify the resignation deadline on the portal immediately
- Contact your Round 1 college to confirm resignation status
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I joined a seat in Round 1 but now want to try for a better college in Round 2. How do I resign?
You must use the official resignation portal on counug.tnmedicalonline.co.in. Log in with your NEET UG application number and password, navigate to the resignation option, verify your details, and submit. You will receive a confirmation reference number — save it. Once processed, you will be eligible for Round 2 counselling.
What is the deadline to resign? The notice does not mention a date.
The notice does not state the exact closing date or time for the resignation portal. You must check the portal itself immediately or contact the DME to confirm the deadline. Typically, resignation windows are open for 2–3 days after Round 1 results, but do not assume — verify today. Missing the deadline means you cannot resign and will be locked into your Round 1 seat.
If I do not use the portal and simply stop attending my Round 1 college, will I be able to participate in Round 2?
No. If you do not formally resign through the portal, you will remain a joined candidate at your Round 1 college, and you will be disqualified from all subsequent rounds. You will lose your seat without the option to participate further. Resignation must be formal and done through the online portal — informal withdrawal does not count.
After I resign, will my NEET rank and score change?
No. Your NEET rank and score remain exactly the same. After resignation, you will be treated as a fresh candidate in Round 2 and later rounds, competing for available seats based on your unchanged rank and the choices you fill.
Can my college process my resignation for me, or must I do it online?
You must do it yourself through the online portal. The college cannot process your resignation on your behalf. However, you can contact your college's admission office to confirm that your resignation has been received and your seat has been released after you submit it through the portal.
What if I forget to save my resignation confirmation number?
You should save it immediately after resignation. If you lose it, you can log back into the portal and check your resignation status, or contact the DME with your NEET application number to verify that your resignation was processed. However, it is best to screenshot or note the confirmation number right away to avoid any disputes later.
I am getting an error when I try to log into the resignation portal. What should I do?
First, clear your browser cache and cookies, try a different browser or device, and wait a few minutes before retrying. If the problem persists, contact the DME helpline immediately with your NEET application number and the exact error message. Do not wait until the last day to resign — if you encounter issues, you will have time to resolve them with support.
If I resign in Round 1, can I resign again in Round 2 if I do not get a better seat?
Yes. If you resign in Round 1 and participate in Round 2 but do not get a seat you prefer, you can resign again in Round 2 (within the specified window) and participate in Round 3. Each round has its own resignation window, and you can use it as long as you are a joined candidate in that round.
Does this resignation portal apply to all quotas — Government, Management, Minority, and NRI?
Yes. The portal is open to candidates who joined seats under Government quota, Management quota (including Minority), or NRI quota for both MBBS and BDS courses in Round 1. If you joined under any of these categories, you can use this portal to resign.
After I resign, when will Round 2 counselling happen?
The exact date for Round 2 counselling will be announced separately by the DME. Once you resign and your resignation is confirmed, you will be eligible to participate in Round 2. Watch the official portal for the Round 2 schedule, choice-filling dates, and allotment results.
If you joined a seat in Round 1 of Tamil Nadu MBBS/BDS counselling and want to resign, access the portal at counug.tnmedicalonline.co.in immediately. Check the portal for the exact resignation deadline — do not delay, as the window is limited. Log in with your NEET UG credentials, submit your resignation, and save the confirmation number. If you encounter any issues or need to verify the deadline, contact the DME helpline today. Formal resignation through the portal is your only way to participate in Round 2 and later rounds — informal withdrawal will lock you into your current seat permanently.
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