Vacant Seats MCC: Refund and Cancellation Policy Explained

Every year, thousands of students appear for NEET Counselling, which plays an important role for any medical aspirant in India. The NEET UG Counselling is conducted in various rounds, with a Special Stray Vacancy Round which fills all the remaining medical seats. The remaining seats get filled by the students based on their merit, preference, and availability. 

The NEET UG 2025 Counselling will be conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), which includes allocation of the seats, verification of the documents, and payment of fees, which includes a security deposit. 

However, due to some reasons few seats remain vacant, which include last-minute withdrawals, upgradation, or confusion about the refund of the deposit. 

In this blog, we will explain everything step by step about the Medical Counselling Committee 2025 security deposit refund policy and guidelines for NEET UG Counselling.

What are the vacant seats in MCC NEET UG counselling?

During NEET Counselling, students secure their seats with a security deposit amount, however, some seats remain vacant for some reasons. The vacant seats in MCC NEET UG Counselling mean the seats that do not get filled after numerous counselling rounds. This can happen in Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, the Mop-up Round, and even after the Stray Vacancy round.

Reasons for Vacant seats

• Students who opt for better colleges through upgradation.
• Students who withdraw after Round 1 allotment.
• Document verification remains incomplete.
• Students do not report to the college.

Read More :Vacant Seats in MCC Counselling 2025: Complete Overview & Eligibility

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The security deposits in NEET UG counselling mean a fixed amount needs to be deposited to confirm their seat in the allocation process. The Medical Counselling Committee charges a security deposit from candidates, however, the security deposit is refundable or nonrefundable under some circumstances:

You’ll get a refund if:

• If a candidate does not get a seat in any round of counselling.
• If a candidate withdraws from the allotted seat within the stipulated time.
• If the seat is cancelled for any reason by the institute itself.
• If a candidate is upgraded to a higher seat.

You won’t get a refund if:

• If a candidate got a seat but did not report to the college.
• If a candidate joined in Round 2 and wants to withdraw.
• If a candidate did not complete the resignation formalities after joining and leaving a college.

How much is the security deposit amount?

The Medical Counselling Committee charges some amount from the candidate in the form of a security deposit. The security deposit for an All India Quota (AIQ) seat in NEET UG counselling depends on the institution and category. Here is the breakdown of the charges:

• ₹ 10,000 for AIQ/Deemed/Central Universities (General Category)
• ₹ 5,000 for SC/ST/OBC Candidates
• ₹ 2,00,000 for Deemed Universities for all categories

MCC 2025 refund policy and guideline- scenario-wise breakdown

The MCC follows some policy for refundable security deposit during NEET UG Counselling. Here is the scenario-wise breakdown of the MCC 2025 Refund Policy and Guideline.

No seat allotted 

• Full refund of the security deposit if no seat is allotted.
• The refund timeline is within 30 days after the counselling process ends.

Withdrawal before seat freezing

• A full refund will be issued if the candidate withdraws from the counseling process before the seat freezes.
• Refunds are typically processed within 30 days of the withdrawal date.

Withdrawal after seat freezing

• No refund if the candidate withdraws from the counselling process after the seat freezing.
• Refund is not applicable in this scenario. 

Upgradation to a new seat

• Refund of the previous security deposit may be applicable if a candidate is upgraded to a new seat.
• Refunds may typically be processed within 30 days of the upgradation.

Admission cancelled by the institute

• A full refund is applicable if the admission is cancelled by the institute.
• Refunds may typically be processed within 30 days of the cancellation.

During the NEET UG counselling process, candidates cancel the allotted seat for better options or preferences, or maybe thinking of planning to study abroad. Here is how a student should cancel the seat in the right way:

1. Take the decision before round 2

During the counselling process, students are allowed to exit freely after Round 1, but when Round 2 starts, exits get locked. According to the Medical Counseling Committee, Round 2 acts as the final allotment.

2. Visit the official website of MCC and log in - Visit the MCC official website mcc.nic.in for NEET UG counselling of the relevant state authority and log in using your registration details.
3. Access the resignation option - Visit the Seat Resignation or Surrender Seat Option within the candidate activity board.
4. Follow instructions - Follow the instructions carefully on the website to resign your seat formally.
5. Save and download confirmation - Confirm our resignation and save the changes, and download to keep a copy of the resignation confirmation page for future reference.
6. Report to the college physically (if required) - If it is required, report to the college physically to formally resign from your seat.

During MCC Counselling, a candidate should have an idea to claim a security deposit refund. Here are the step-by-step guidelines to claim your refund of the security deposit:

• A Candidate should ensure that he/she fulfil the eligibility criteria for refund as per MCC guidelines.
• A candidate needs to submit documents

1. NEET UG 2025 Admit Card
2. Proof of Counselling Registration
3. Receipt of Security Deposit Payment
4. Details of Bank Account for Refund

• Keep tracking the refund status by logging in to the official MCC website and checking the refund status under the “Refund” section.
• Reach out to the MCC Help Desk if the payment is delayed through email or the helpline.

Why do students lose their security deposit refunds?

During NEET UG Counselling, students often make some mistakes, which cause them to lose their security deposit refund. Here are the reasons which should avoid the students.

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• Candidates forget to formally resign after joining, which is against MCC guidelines.
• Candidates exit after Round 2 counselling, MCC does not allow that, once you join Round 2, you are locked in.
• Candidates fill in the wrong bank details and lose their security deposit refund due to a technical error.
• Candidates participate in Mop-Up and don’t take the allotted seat or resign formally.

NEET Counselling security fee refund

During the counselling, the security deposit gets refunded after the counselling ends under the specific MCC guidelines. Here is the list of quota type and their registration fee and refundable security fee:

• If a candidate gets the seat, the security deposit gets adjusted against the first-year fees.
• If a candidate did not get a seat, the full amount of the security deposit gets refunded to the original payment account.
• Candidates get the refund of the Security deposit within 30 days of the counselling ending, and MCC publishes the completion counselling notification on their portal.

What happens to the vacant seats after counselling?

After the NEET UG counselling last round, which is a stray vacancy round, if the seats remain vacant for some reason, they usually go back to the respective colleges. Students can check on the MCC official website. Here is what the colleges do with the remaining seats:

• They hold their own offline counselling.
• They admit eligible students based on their NEET score, first-come-first-serve.
• They publish the remaining seat lists online.

NEET UG 2025 counselling important tips

The NEET UG 2025 Counselling is about to happen after the NEET UG result, Students need to keep updated about the notification issued by the medical counselling committee. Here are the important tips for NEET Counselling: 

• Keep checking the official MCC website regularly for the latest updates and guidelines.
• Keep your documents ready, required for counselling, to get access to the counselling easily without any delay.
• Keep your bank details and other information cross-checked to avoid last-minute errors.
• Keep in touch with the educational consultants for professional guidance and counselling.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1- Is the security deposit refundable if I don’t get a seat?

Yes, the medical counseling committee refunds the full security deposit for not getting a seat within 30 days after the counseling ends under the specified MCC guidelines.

2- Can I join in Round 1 and exit later in the counselling rounds?

Yes, you can join in round 1 and exit freely, you can still go for round 2, and candidates are allowed to participate in subsequent rounds of counselling.

3- Can I join round 2 and leave, and get a security deposit refund?

No, you are not eligible for a refund if you leave after round 2. Once you get in round 2, that means you are locked in.

4- How long does it take to refund a security deposit?

The security deposit refund usually comes within 30 days of the counselling end, as it is specified under the MCC policy and guidelines.

5- Can I contact MCC if the payment is delayed?

Yes, you can call on the official grievance portal of MCC if the payment is delayed.