MCC NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Resignation for Float Candidates: Dates, Process and Important Instructions

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has issued another important notice for candidates participating in NEET UG 2026 counselling. This time, the update is specifically for candidates who selected Float after receiving a Round 1 seat but now want to resign or withdraw from that seat.

As per MCC Notice No. 17 dated August 31, 2026, the resignation/seat withdrawal facility has been opened for eligible Float candidates who had earlier accepted their Round 1 seat allotted through MCC counselling.

If you are a Float candidate and have changed your decision about the Round 1 seat, it is important to complete the withdrawal process within the specified deadline.

MCC NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Resignation Dates for Float Candidates

The resignation facility for Float candidates has been opened from:

Start Date: August 31, 2026, at 3:30 PM

Last Date: September 2, 2026, up to 1:00 PM

So, candidates who want to resign from their Round 1 joined seat must complete the process before 1:00 PM on September 2, 2026.

The window is short, so candidates should not wait until the last few hours.

Who Can Resign Under MCC Notice No. 17?

This particular notice applies to Float candidates who:

• Were allotted a seat in Round 1 through MCC UG Counselling 2026
• Had accepted the Round 1 allotted seat
• Now want to resign or withdraw from that seat

This is different from the resignation facility mentioned in MCC’s Notice No. 16, which was issued for eligible Freeze candidates.

If you selected Float and joined your Round 1 seat but have now decided to leave it, Notice No. 17 is the relevant update for you.

How to Resign From a Round 1 Seat as a Float Candidate?

The process mentioned by MCC is important because the resignation has to be completed online.

Log in to Your MCC Account

Candidates who want to resign or withdraw their Round 1 seat have to log in to their MCC account.

After logging in, they need to follow the prescribed process for withdrawing their Round 1 seat.

Generate the Seat Withdrawal Slip Online

MCC has advised candidates to ensure that they generate the Seat Withdrawal Slip online through their account.

This is probably the most important step in the entire process.

Simply deciding not to continue with the seat, informing the college, or leaving the seat without completing the online withdrawal process will not be enough.

MCC has clearly stated that if the candidate does not generate the Seat Withdrawal Slip online, the resignation will be treated as “Null & Void.”

Will the Security Deposit Be Forfeited?

There is also an important point regarding the security deposit.

MCC has stated that resignation submitted within the stipulated time period will be without forfeiture of the Security Deposit.

Therefore, if you have decided to withdraw from your Round 1 seat, make sure that the resignation is completed within the official window.

What Happens If You Do Not Generate the Withdrawal Slip?

Candidates should be particularly careful about this.

MCC has specifically instructed Float candidates to log in to their account and generate the Seat Withdrawal Slip online.

If the withdrawal slip is not generated, the resignation will be considered Null & Void.

So, don’t assume that simply leaving the seat means that your MCC resignation is complete. Check your account and make sure the online withdrawal slip has been successfully generated.

Why Is This Update Important?

Many NEET candidates select the Float option because they want to retain their current seat while remaining open to a better option in a subsequent round.

However, circumstances can change. A candidate may decide to leave the Round 1 seat altogether because of a change in college preference, fee considerations, another counselling opportunity, or a personal decision.

For such candidates, MCC has now provided this specific resignation window.

The important part is that the candidate must follow the official online withdrawal procedure within the given deadline.

Important Dates and Points at a Glance

For Float candidates, the key details are:

MCC Notice: No. 17

Notice Date: August 31, 2026

Resignation Facility Opens: August 31, 2026 at 3:30 PM

Last Date for Resignation: September 2, 2026 up to 1:00 PM

Applicable Candidates: Eligible Float candidates who accepted their Round 1 allotted seat

Withdrawal Process: Log in to the MCC account and generate the Seat Withdrawal Slip online

Security Deposit: No forfeiture if resignation is completed within the stipulated time

Important Warning: Failure to generate the online Seat Withdrawal Slip will make the resignation Null & Void

Should You Resign From Your MCC Round 1 Seat?

If you are considering resignation, take the decision carefully.

A Round 1 MBBS or BDS seat is an important opportunity, and candidates should understand what they are giving up before completing the withdrawal. If you are planning to leave because you expect a better seat through another counselling process, check your chances and the applicable counselling rules first.

Once you are certain about your decision, complete the resignation within the MCC deadline and make sure the Seat Withdrawal Slip is generated online.

It is also a good idea to save a copy or screenshot of the withdrawal confirmation and slip for your records.

Final Takeaway

The MCC NEET UG 2026 Round 1 resignation facility for Float candidates is now available for candidates who had accepted their Round 1 seat but now want to withdraw from it.

The resignation window started on August 31, 2026 at 3:30 PM and will remain open until September 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM.

The most important thing to remember is that Float candidates must log in to their MCC account and generate the Seat Withdrawal Slip online. If the slip is not generated, MCC will treat the resignation as Null & Void.

Candidates who complete the resignation within the prescribed period will not face forfeiture of the Security Deposit, as stated in MCC Notice No. 17.

Official Notice: MCC Notice No. 17, dated 31.08.2026.