MP NEET UG Counselling 2026: Round 2 Resignation Deadline Extended

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Madhya Pradesh has extended the MP NEET UG 2026 Round 2 resignation window from September 22 to October 1, 2026, up to 6 PM. Candidates who want to resign from a Round 2 seat must report in person to their allotted/admitted college for the online resignation process. The applicable penalty is ₹2 lakh for non-NRI candidates and ₹10 lakh for NRI candidates, and candidates who resign under this window will not be eligible for subsequent MP state counselling rounds. The extension comes after the revised MCC counselling timeline. DME Madhya Pradesh has also released a tentative schedule for the Mop-Up Round for MBBS and BDS admissions, with fresh registration scheduled from September 28 to October 2.

MP NEET UG Round 2 Resignation Deadline Extended to October 1

Candidates admitted through the second round of MP State Combined NEET UG Counselling 2026-27 now have additional time to resign from their seats. The revised resignation window will remain open from September 22, 2026, to October 1, 2026, up to 6 PM. The extension has been issued in view of the new counselling schedule announced by the Medical Counselling Committee. Candidates who have already taken admission in Round 2 and want to give up their seat should complete the formal resignation process within this revised window.

MP NEET UG Round 2 Resignation 2026: Important Dates

OGcollege Insight: These dates are based on the DME Madhya Pradesh notice issued on September 21, 2026.

Who Can Resign From an MP NEET Round 2 Seat?

The extended window is relevant to candidates who have been admitted through Round 2 of MP State Combined NEET UG Counselling 2026-27 and now want to surrender their allotted seat. A candidate may consider resignation if their admission situation has changed, for example, because they have secured another seat through a different counselling process. However, resignation is not simply a way to keep an MP seat temporarily while waiting for another option because the state counselling rules attach both a financial penalty and loss of eligibility for later MP state rounds.

How to Resign From MP NEET UG Round 2 Seat?

Step-by-Step Resignation Process

1. Confirm that you are a Round 2 admitted candidate under MP State NEET UG counselling.
2. Check the revised resignation deadline of October 1, 2026, 6 PM.
3. Report personally to the college where you took admission.
4. Request the prescribed online resignation/cancellation process.
5. Complete the applicable formalities and penalty payment.
6. Obtain confirmation/documentation of the resignation from the college.

OGcollege Insight: Candidates should retain proof of the completed resignation process for their records.

What Is the Penalty for MP NEET UG Round 2 Resignation?

Resigning from a Round 2 seat is subject to a financial penalty. The current DME MP notice specifies a ₹2 lakh penalty for non-NRI candidates and ₹10 lakh for NRI candidates. This makes the decision different from simply changing a choice during an online counselling window. Candidates should understand the financial and counselling consequences before completing resignation.

Can You Participate in the Next MP NEET Counselling Round After Resigning?

No. Candidates who resign under this Round 2 resignation window will not be eligible for subsequent rounds of MP State UG counselling for the 2026-27 admission cycle. This is particularly important because DME Madhya Pradesh has also announced a tentative Mop-Up Round. A candidate should not resign assuming that they will automatically be able to enter the next MP state counselling round afterward.

MP NEET UG Mop-Up Round 2026 Schedule

Candidates participating in the Mop-Up Round should note that fresh choice filling is mandatory for participants in that round. The schedule also contains separate rules regarding a seat-leaving bond once the Mop-Up Round begins.

Round 2 Resignation vs Mop-Up Round: What Candidates Should Understand

The two processes should not be confused. The Round 2 resignation window is for candidates who have already taken admission and want to surrender their seat, while the Mop-Up Round is a subsequent counselling stage for eligible candidates. Importantly, resigning from a Round 2 seat under the extended window makes the candidate ineligible for subsequent MP state counselling rounds. Therefore, students should not assume that resignation is a route into the Mop-Up Round.

Should You Resign From Your MP NEET Round 2 Seat?

This decision depends on the candidate's individual admission situation. Before resigning, check whether you already have a confirmed alternative seat, the applicable fee and penalty, and whether you are willing to lose eligibility for later MP state counselling.

Students comparing two medical colleges should look beyond the college name. Course, government/private status, annual fees, patient exposure, internship environment, hostel, location and previous counselling trends can all affect the practical value of a seat.

Talk to a Medical Senior Before Giving Up a Seat

A cutoff or seat matrix cannot explain everything about studying at a medical college. Students may still have questions about clinical exposure, hospital workload, hostel conditions, academics and campus life.

Before taking an irreversible step such as resignation, students can use OGcollege Talk to Seniors to speak with verified medical seniors and understand the student-side experience at different colleges. This can be particularly useful when the choice is between a currently allotted seat and another college the student is considering.

Related OGcollege Guides

Candidates following MP and other NEET counselling processes can also refer to:

“MCC Round 1 Seat Allotment 2026: Join or Upgrade? How to Decide” - useful for understanding the factors involved after an allotment.

“Can You Participate in Both MCC and State NEET Counselling?” - explains how central and state counselling pathways can overlap and what candidates need to track.

“What is the Seat Allotment Process through the NEET Exam?” - explains the broader process from choice filling to allotment and admission.

Final Verdict

The MP NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 resignation deadline has been extended to October 1, 2026, at 6 PM. Candidates who resign must report in person to their admitted college for the online resignation process and will face the applicable penalty of ₹2 lakh for non-NRI candidates or ₹10 lakh for NRI candidates. They will also become ineligible for subsequent MP state counselling rounds.

At the same time, DME Madhya Pradesh has announced a tentative Mop-Up schedule beginning with fresh registration on September 28. Candidates should therefore understand the consequences of resignation before surrendering a Round 2 seat rather than assuming they can automatically participate in the next MP counselling stage.

Verified Sources

Directorate of Medical Education, Madhya Pradesh: The DME MP counselling authority issued the September 21, 2026 notices covering the extension of Round 2 resignation and the tentative Mop-Up schedule. Current reports reproduce the key provisions of these notices.

Times of India: The September 22 report confirms that the Round 2 resignation window was extended to October 1 because of the revised MCC schedule and also reports the upcoming Mop-Up registration window.