Overview
The Tamil Nadu counselling authority has issued a schedule update for MDS Round 1, opening a specific window during which candidates who have already joined their allotted college can resign without forfeiting their Security Deposit and Tuition Fee. This window runs from 23rd September 2026, 12:00 Noon, to 24th September 2026, 12:00 Noon, and comes with a strict, non-negotiable closing condition.
Candidates considering whether to hold their current Round 1 seat, resign, or move into Round 2 re-allotment should read this update carefully, since each path carries a different set of consequences.
Type
This is a state-level MDS counselling schedule update specific to Round 1 in Tamil Nadu.
It covers a resignation window for already-joined candidates, distinct from the standard Round 2 re-allotment process.
It applies specifically to candidates who joined their allotted college in Round 1 and now wish to reconsider.
State / Authority
This update applies exclusively to MDS Round 1 counselling within the State of Tamil Nadu.
It is governed by the Tamil Nadu medical/dental counselling authority overseeing MDS admissions.
Resignation and Round 2 participation each follow separate, distinct rule sets under this authority.
Provider
The counselling authority is responsible for processing resignation requests and generating resignation letters.
Allotted colleges are responsible for accepting resignation letters and returning original certificates to resigning candidates.
The authority separately manages Round 2 re-allotment rules for candidates who choose that path instead of resigning.
Key Details of the Resignation Window
The resignation window is open from 23rd September 2026, 12:00 Noon, to 24th September 2026, 12:00 Noon — exactly 24 hours.
Candidates resigning within this window do not forfeit their Security Deposit or Tuition Fee already paid.
Candidates must download the resignation letter and submit it to their allotted college to collect their original certificates back.
No withdrawal of resignation is permitted after 24th September 2026, 12:00 Noon — once submitted and the window closes, this decision is final and irreversible.
Candidates opting instead for Round-2 re-allotment will be governed entirely by Round 2's own separate rules, not the resignation rules described here.
Candidates who neither resign nor participate in Round 2 will automatically retain their current Round 1 seat, with no further action required from them.
Key Eligibility & Requirements
Only candidates who have already joined their allotted college in Round 1 are eligible to use this specific no-forfeiture resignation window.
Resignation must be completed — including downloading the resignation letter and submitting it to the allotted college — within the 23rd-24th September window to qualify for full deposit and fee retention.
Candidates who miss this window but still wish to withdraw later may face different, potentially less favourable terms, since this specific no-forfeiture provision applies only within these 24 hours.
What to Do Now
Decide clearly, before 23rd September, whether you intend to keep your current seat, resign, or move to Round 2 re-allotment, since each path leads to a different and largely irreversible outcome.
If resigning, download your resignation letter and submit it to your allotted college promptly within the window — don't wait until the final hour of this 24-hour period.
Once you submit your resignation, treat it as final, since withdrawal is explicitly not permitted after 24th September, 12:00 Noon.
If you're leaning toward Round 2 instead of resignation, review Round 2's specific rules carefully, since they govern your candidature differently from this resignation window.
Before deciding, comparing your current allotment against recent cutoff and seat trends for colleges you might target in Round 2 can help you weigh whether resigning or re-allotment makes more sense for your situation.
Key Things to Remember
Tamil Nadu MDS Round 1 joined candidates can resign without forfeiting their Security Deposit and Tuition Fee only between 23rd September, 12 Noon, and 24th September 2026, 12 Noon.
Resignation requires downloading and submitting the resignation letter to the allotted college to reclaim original certificates.
Withdrawal of resignation is not permitted after 24th September, 12:00 Noon — this decision is final once made.
Candidates who take no action — neither resigning nor opting into Round 2 — automatically retain their current Round 1 seat.
This article is based on the official Tamil Nadu MDS Round 1 counselling schedule update. Candidates should verify all details and further instructions directly through the official Tamil Nadu medical/dental counselling portal.
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