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How to Cancel or Withdraw Seat in Delhi Counselling Without Penalty

Manika Gupta • 5 Mins read • 2 Jun 25

The Counselling sessions for NEET 2025 are expected to begin soon after NEET result declaration on 14th June, 2025 (tentative). But one of the most serious concerns that students might have regarding counselling is about the seat cancellation and withdrawal. Here is everything you need to know about Delhi NEET UG Counselling 2025 for seat cancellation or withdrawal without penalty.

Delhi NEET Counselling

Delhi is home to many prestigious public and private medical colleges in India. Many students opt for medical colleges of Delhi as their first priority. The Delhi NEET Counselling is conducted by MMC for All India seats and by FMSC and GGSIPU for State Quota seats. Check the table below for the key highlights about Delhi NEET Counselling.

Particulars	Details
Counselling Authorities	Medical Counselling Committee - 15% All India Quota FMSC and GGSIPU - 85% State Quota
Participating Colleges	MAMC, LHMC, UCMS, VMMC, NDMC MC, BSAMC
Total Number of Seats	Around 1,397 (MBBS and BDS combined)
Mode of Counselling	Online
Eligibility	Must qualify NEET UG 2025 Delhi Domicile Completed Class 11 and 12 in Delhi (for state quota) 17 years or above as of December 31, 2025 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotech & English; Min 50% (40% SC/ST/OBC)

Why Students Withdraw or Cancel Their Seat?

There are several reasons why students wish to withdraw or cancel their seats.

Better Seat - Usually, the students get seats in better colleges during the second or mop-up counselling round thus, they opt out from the previously allotted seat.
Admitted to private college - The students get seats in the private colleges or deemed colleges so they usually cancel the allotted seats.
Study Abroad - Mostly students wish to pursue MBBS from abroad. The students who get admission in medical universities in Abroad opt out from the allocated seats.
Financial Reasons - The students sometimes also opt out due to financial constraints or personal reasons.

Official Guidelines for Seat Withdrawal in Delhi Counselling

It is crucial for students to thoroughly understand and go through the official guidelines for seat withdrawal in delhi counselling. Check the table below for official guidelines for seat cancellation for both DU and IPU.

Particulars	DU	IPU
Counselling Authority	MCC (Medical Counselling Committee)	GGSIPU
Withdrawal Method	Online via MCC portal + verified by allotted college	Online via IPU Candidate Portal
Eligibility for Withdrawal	Round 1 & Round 2 candidates	Candidates who have paid part academic fee
Withdrawal Deadline	Set by MCC	Before final seat locking of the respective round
Security Deposit Refund	Full refund if resigned before deadline No refund if after deadline	₹1,000 deducted from part fee Remaining amount refunded
Upgradation Allowed	Yes, if opted	Yes, during earlier rounds only
Refund Timeline	Typically within 2 months	2–3 months
Stray Vacancy Eligibility	Eligible if resigned properly	May participate depending on schedule & surrender rules
Surrender After Final Round	Not allowed (after Mop-up)	Not allowed after Round 3

How to Cancel Seat Without Penalty - Step-by-Step Guide

Follow the steps below to cancel your seat without penalty.

Visit the official portal of DU/IPU university and login using your NEET credentials.
Click on the option for resign seat/withdrawal seat.
For DU, the option is only available if a seat is allotted during Round 1. For IPU, the option is available only till the last date of seat locking.
In case of DU counselling allotted seats, once you confirm your withdrawal and download the resignation letter, inform the allotted college about resignation. Make sure that the allotted college verifies your resignation online.
For IPU colleges, the university will deduct an amount of Rs. 1000/- from fees.

Conditions for Penalty Free Exit

To ensure that you get a penalty free exit after resignation ensure that you have followed all the guidelines. Check the table below for comparison for penalty free exit and penalty exit.

Penalty Free Exit	Penalty Applied
Resignation within deadline	Withdrawal after deadline
Did not report to the allotted college	Failure to resign through official portal
No admission taken	Withdrawal after final round
If seat is allotted in Round 1 and student does not applied for upgradation and did not joined	Joining college then resigning without verification

What Penalties may be Applied?

Check the table below for applied penalties for particular conditions.

Scenario	Applied Penalty
Resignation after deadline	Forfeiture of security deposit / fees
Did not resign through official portal	Refund not allowed
Withdrawal after final round	No exit permitted
Resigning after joining college	Forfeit security deposit + no refund

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Usually, students face difficulty in claiming the refund amount and cancelling admission due to small but significant mistakes. One should avoid such mistakes to ensure a smooth admission process.

Do not miss the deadlines for withdrawal otherwise it will lead to forfeiture of security deposit and disqualification from further rounds.
Must complete the resignation process on MCC portal.
Even if you have upgraded your seat, you must apply for resignation from the previously allotted seat. Upgradation does not lead to auto withdrawal.
If you're withdrawing after the final round(stray/mop-up round), no security deposit is refunded.
Must keep the proof of official confirmation of seat withdrawal.

Documents Needed for Withdrawal

Below mentioned is the list of required sets of documents for withdrawal.

Allotment letter
Admission fee receipt
ID proof
Bank Documents
Withdrawal form (if applicable)

Conclusion

Seat withdrawal can be a hectic process but is crucial and usually, unavoidable due to conditions. It is crucial for students to keep track of updated guidelines and deadlines for seat withdrawal. The students must thoroughly go through the terms and conditions stated by MCC and IPU before applying for seat withdrawal.

FAQs

Can I cancel my seat after Round 1 without penalty?

Yes, you can cancel your seat after Round 1 without penalty if you are applying for an upgrade or do not take admission in an allotted college.

Will my security deposit be refunded?

If you follow all the outlined guidelines and apply for the seat cancellation within the stipulated timeline, your security fund will be refunded.

How do I apply for withdrawal in the DU/IPU counselling portal?

Visit the official portal and login using the credentials. Navigate for the option of resignation seat/withdrawal/ surrender seat. Click on the option and confirm. Click the link for redirecting to the portal - DU and IPU.