NEET UG 2026 Seat Withdrawal: MCC Resignation Process, Eligibility and Rules

MCC has given another exit window to a specific group of students who joined seats during NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 or Round 2 but later decided not to continue with them.

This isn't a general withdrawal option for every candidate. The facility applies to eligible Freeze and Float candidates, and the way resignation is completed depends on which option the student had selected.

MCC's official UG notice section lists a “Notice for resignation of Freeze and Float candidates of Round 1 and Round 2”, along with separate notices concerning Round 2 Float resignations and earlier Freeze resignations.

The resignation window announced in this notice remained available until 6 PM on September 18, 2026. Students using it also had to accept an important consequence: the security deposit would be forfeited.

NEET UG 2026 Seat Resignation Overview

Particular	Details
Counselling	NEET UG Counselling 2026
Authority	Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)
Seats Covered	Eligible Round 1 and Round 2 seats
Candidates Covered	Eligible Freeze and Float candidates
Resignation Deadline	September 18, 2026, up to 6 PM
Freeze Candidate Process	Physical resignation at allotted institute
Eligible Float Candidate Process	Through MCC portal
Security Deposit	Forfeited
Important Proof	Seat Withdrawal Slip, where applicable

The official MCC website continues to show the relevant resignation notice in its UG News & Events section.

Who Was Eligible to Resign From a Round 1 or Round 2 Seat?

This part needs careful reading because simply having a Round 1 or Round 2 allotment did not automatically make a student eligible.

The facility covered candidates who had accepted and joined an allotted seat and had selected either Freeze or Float.

For a Float candidate, there was another condition. The earlier seat should not have been upgraded in the subsequent counselling process.

So before looking at the resignation process, a candidate first needed to identify which category applied to them.

Freeze and Float Candidates Followed Different Processes

This is probably the most important practical point in the MCC notice.

A Freeze candidate could not simply assume that logging into the MCC portal and clicking an online option was enough.

Similarly, an eligible Float candidate had a specific online withdrawal process to complete.

The two routes were different.

If You Selected Freeze

Candidates who had selected Freeze and wanted to give up their Round 1 or Round 2 seat had to complete the resignation physically at the allotted institute.

That meant going to the college where the seat had been allotted and following the prescribed resignation formalities there.

Merely deciding not to attend the college, or informing somebody informally, was not the same as completing an official resignation.

The institute had to process it according to the MCC procedure.

If You Selected Float

The process was different for an eligible Float candidate whose seat had not been upgraded.

Such candidates could complete the withdrawal through their MCC counselling account.

After completing the required steps online, one more thing was essential: generating the Seat Withdrawal Slip.

That slip was not something to ignore after submitting the request.

Seat Withdrawal Slip Was Important

MCC specifically warned candidates about this part of the process.

An eligible Float candidate completing the resignation online needed to successfully generate the seat withdrawal slip after submitting the withdrawal request.

If the slip was not generated, the resignation could be treated as null and void.

In practical terms, don't treat the process as finished just because you clicked a withdrawal option.

The withdrawal slip is the record showing that the resignation process was completed through the portal.

Candidates using the facility should have downloaded and kept a copy safely.

Will the Security Deposit Be Refunded After Resignation?

No, not under this resignation window.

MCC stated that candidates resigning their allotted Round 1 or Round 2 seats through this facility would face forfeiture of the security deposit.

That makes this different from an earlier Round 1 withdrawal opportunity where reports had stated that eligible candidates could withdraw without forfeiture of the security deposit.

Students therefore needed to understand the financial consequence before submitting the resignation.

What If a Float Candidate Received an Upgraded Seat?

The resignation facility described in the notice applied to Float candidates whose seats were not subsequently upgraded.

If an upgrade had taken place, the candidate should not assume that the same withdrawal procedure applied.

Counselling status can change once a new seat replaces an earlier allotment. In such a case, the correct approach is to follow the MCC rules applicable to the upgraded allotment rather than using instructions meant for a non-upgraded Float seat.

Why Did MCC Open the Resignation Facility?

The reported MCC update came after the counselling authority received requests from candidates who wanted to surrender seats they had already accepted and joined.

Opening a defined resignation window also matters for the counselling process itself.

Once a properly resigned seat is returned to the counselling pool, it can be accounted for in subsequent vacancy information according to MCC's process.

In fact, MCC currently carries a separate “New list of withdrawal seats in round 1 & 2” on its website.

That is useful for students heading towards the next counselling stage because vacancies can change after resignations are processed.

NEET UG Round 3 Is the Next Major Stage

The timing of these resignations is important because NEET UG counselling is now moving towards Round 3.

MCC's current schedule lists Round 3 registration from September 22 to September 27, 2026, with the seat allotment result scheduled for September 30.

Students planning for Round 3 should therefore work with the latest vacancy information rather than relying entirely on the seat position seen during Round 2.

MCC has already published a list of withdrawal seats from Rounds 1 and 2.

Also Check : NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 3 Schedule

Was September 18 the Last Date for Resignation?

Yes, for the resignation window covered by this notice, the deadline was 6 PM on September 18, 2026.

Since that deadline has now passed, students should not assume the same facility remains open.

Any candidate dealing with a seat resignation after that time should check the MCC portal for a fresh notice rather than following an old September 18 instruction.

Latest Update

The resignation deadline covered by this MCC notice has already passed. It closed at 6 PM on September 18, 2026.

For students who completed an online Float withdrawal before the deadline, the important thing is to keep the generated Seat Withdrawal Slip safely. Freeze candidates needed to complete the prescribed process through their allotted institution.

For everyone moving towards the next stage of counselling, attention now shifts to Round 3, with registration scheduled to begin on September 22. MCC has also published an updated list of seats withdrawn in Rounds 1 and 2, so candidates preparing a fresh preference list should use the latest seat information rather than an older Round 2 list.

FAQs

Who was eligible for the NEET UG Round 1 and Round 2 seat resignation facility?

The facility applied to eligible candidates who had accepted and joined Round 1 or Round 2 seats under Freeze or Float. For Float candidates, the seat should not have been subsequently upgraded.

What was the last date to resign from the allotted seat?

The resignation window remained open until 6 PM on September 18, 2026.

How did Freeze candidates resign their seats?

Eligible Freeze candidates had to complete the resignation process physically at their allotted institute.

How did eligible Float candidates withdraw their seats?

Eligible Float candidates whose seats were not upgraded could use their MCC counselling account to complete the online withdrawal process.

Is the Seat Withdrawal Slip necessary?

Yes. MCC's instructions said the withdrawal slip had to be generated after the online process. Failure to generate it could make the resignation null and void.

Will the security deposit be refunded after resignation?

No. The resignation facility covered here involved forfeiture of the security deposit.

Can a Float candidate resign if the seat was upgraded?

The facility described in this notice was for Float candidates whose allotted seat had not been upgraded in a subsequent round.

Has MCC published seats withdrawn from Round 1 and Round 2?

Yes. MCC currently lists a new list of withdrawal seats in Round 1 and Round 2 on its official website.