MCC allows NEET SS 2025 Round 1 seat resignations without deposit loss

The Medical Counselling Committee announced a special one-time seat resignation provision. Eligible candidates can resign from their Round 1 NEET SS seats without losing deposits. This process will be available from July 31 to August 4, 2026, at allotted colleges. Resignations must be processed online by college authorities through the MCC portal. The Federation of All India Medical Association welcomed this beneficial decision for many candidates.

NEET SS Counselling 2025: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced a one-time relaxation allowing candidates allotted seats in Round 1 of the NEET Super Specialty (SS) Counselling 2025 to resign from their allotted seats without forfeiting their security deposit.According to an official notice issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on July 31, 2026, the decision has been taken under exceptional circumstances in the interest of candidates and should not be treated as a precedent for future counselling rounds.Direct Link HereCandidates wishing to resign their Round 1 seats can do so by approaching their allotted colleges between 12:00 PM on July 31, 2026, and 6:00 PM on August 4, 2026. During this period, they can complete the resignation process and collect their original documents from the respective institutions.The MCC has also clarified that the resignation process must be completed online through the MCC portal. The allotted college authorities are required to generate the resignation letter online. Any resignation accepted by the college offline will be considered null and void and will not be recognised by the MCC. Supreme Court Orders Completion of NEET SS 2025 Counselling Within Two Weeks After Nearly Five Months Of DelayCandidates are advised to complete the online resignation process within the stipulated timeline to avoid any complications during the counselling process. The notice was published by the MCC on July 31, 2026.