As NEET UG 2025 counselling progresses through multiple rounds, many medical aspirants who are allotted seats during the early phases may reconsider their options. Whether it’s due to better opportunities in later rounds, state quota preferences, or admission abroad, students may wish to resign from their current seat. However, understanding how to resign a seat without incurring a penalty is crucial.
This article explains in simple terms how candidates can resign their allotted seat during NEET UG 2025 counselling without facing financial or academic penalties.
What Does “Seat Resignation” Mean?
Seat resignation refers to a candidate voluntarily giving up their allotted medical seat. This can happen after Round 1 or Round 2 of counselling and is a formal process governed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for All India Quota (AIQ) seats and respective state authorities for state quota seats.
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When Can You Resign a Seat Without Penalty?
To avoid a penalty, students must resign within the stipulated resignation window. Here are the specific scenarios:
1. After Round 1 (All India Quota)
- If you are allotted a seat in Round 1, and
- You do not report to the college OR
- You report and later choose to resign within the given deadline. You can resign without penalty, and your security deposit is refunded.
Important: You become eligible for Round 2 even after resignation from Round 1.
2. After Round 2 (All India Quota)
- If you are allotted a seat in Round 2 and wish to resign, Penalty applies. MCC does not allow withdrawal/resignation after Round 2.
- If you don’t join the college or leave the seat, your security deposit is forfeited, and you are debarred from further rounds (including Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy).
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Join NEET News 2025 Key Deadline to Remember
MCC usually announces the last date to resign Round 1 seats on their official portal (www.mcc.nic.in). For NEET UG 2025, this date will be mentioned in the counselling schedule under “Resignation Window”.
Example (based on past years):
Resignation without penalty is typically allowed up to 2-3 days after the Round 2 registration begins.
How to Resign Your NEET UG Seat Properly?
Follow these steps to resign your seat without facing a penalty:
Step 1: Report to Your Allotted College (if you have already done so)
- Carry original documents
- Complete initial admission formalities
Step 2: Submit a Resignation Letter
- Draft a formal resignation letter addressed to the college principal/dean
- Mention your NEET Roll Number, counselling round, and reason for resignation
Step 3: Get an Acknowledgement Slip
- This slip is proof that your resignation has been accepted
- MCC may ask for it if any issue arises later
Step 4: Inform MCC Through the Counselling Portal
- Log in to your MCC account
- Look for “Resignation from Seat” option (available during Round 2 start window)
- Submit an online request along with a scanned acknowledgement slip from the college
Points to Keep in Mind
- No resignation is permitted after Round 2; choose carefully if you’re participating in this round.
- If you want to participate in state counselling, resign from your AIQ seat in time.
- Always keep hard and soft copies of the resignation letter and acknowledgement.
- Resigning after Round 1 keeps you eligible for further rounds.
What Happens to the Security Deposit?
If you resign on time and as per guidelines:
- Your security deposit is refunded to the bank account linked with your NEET counselling profile.
- Refunds usually take 3–4 weeks after the counselling process ends.
The NEET UG 2025 counselling process is time-bound and rule-driven. Students must carefully evaluate their decisions at every stage. If you plan to aim for a better college in later rounds, or switch to state quota or abroad options, make sure to resign your current seat within the allowed window. Doing so correctly will save your deposit and eligibility for further rounds.
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