NEW DELHI: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has released the notice regarding the refund of security deposits for candidates who participated in the NEET UG 2024 counseling. As per the notification, candidates who were eligible for a refund will receive their security deposit directly in the bank account they used during registration. This announcement brings clarity to students and parents waiting for refunds.
However, students who did not follow the counseling guidelines, such as failing to report to their allotted college, may not be eligible for a refund. As per the notification, candidates who were eligible for a refund will receive their security deposit directly in the bank account they used during registration. Any discrepancies in account details could delay the refund process.
The MCC issues a notice with a list of candidates who are eligible for a refund. The refund is credited to the candidate’s account within 1–15 days. If there is a delay in crediting the refund, the candidate can contact their bank and the NMC.
Security deposit refund for NEET UG 2024
The amount of the security deposit refund for NEET UG 2024 counseling is given below.
- The security deposit for General and OBC/EWS categories is ₹10,000
- The security deposit for SC/ST/PwD categories is ₹5,000
- The security deposit for Deemed University candidates is ₹2,00,000
Students who have not received the refund should wait up to 2 weeks. Because it is being done in different batches.
The security deposit refund applies to the following students:
- Students who participated in Counselling but did not secure a seat are eligible for a full refund.
- If a candidate registered but later decided not to proceed with seat allotment and exited in Round 1, their security deposit is refundable.
- If candidates complete the Counselling process but do not get a seat, their deposit will be refunded.
- Students who took admission but later withdrew within the allowed timeframe may also be eligible for a refund.