Zalaegerszeg and Vasas finished the 2011–12 season in the bottom two places of the table and thus were relegated to their respective NB II divisions.
MTK made their immediate comeback to the league, while Eger returned to the competition after an absence of 26 seasons.
[4] Szolnok won 11–1 on aggregate and therefore both clubs remained in their respective leagues.
Cegléd won 6–2 on aggregate and therefore both clubs remained in their respective leagues.
Tatabánya won 7–3 on aggregate and therefore both clubs remained in their respective leagues.