Round 1
No forfeitureFree exit
You can decline an allotted seat without losing the security deposit and remain eligible for Round 2.
MCC 2025 guide
Know the cost of leaving a seat.
Round rules change what you can hold, upgrade or walk away from. Check the official bulletin before acting.
Government, central and DNB₹25,000Refundable security deposit
Deemed universities₹2,00,000Refundable security deposit
Open MCC bulletin Round 2
Money at riskExit costs the deposit
If you receive a fresh allotment or upgrade and do not report, MCC can forfeit the security deposit.
Round 3
Choice narrowsHolding a seat closes later routes
A joined or retained MCC seat can remove you from later stray rounds and affect state-counselling eligibility.
Stray vacancy
Verify before listingNon-joining carries the highest risk
Do not list a stray-round seat unless you are ready to join. Verify the current debarment and forfeiture clause first.
This page is a reading aid, not legal or counselling advice. MCC can revise schedules and rules. The current information bulletin controls.