Puducherry NEET UG Counselling 2026 is conducted by the Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), which functions under the Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Puducherry. CENTAC handles admission to M.B.B.S., B.D.S., B.A.M.S. and B.V.Sc. & A.H. (National Self-Supporting and NRI) courses offered in the Union Territory of Puducherry for the academic year 2026-27, based on the NEET UG 2026 All India Rank.
CENTAC reopened the application window for candidates who had already registered but not completed their application, and for candidates who wanted to submit renewed certificates. The last date for this fresh/renewed application was fixed as 14.08.2026, 5:00 p.m., with no further extension. This came after an earlier revision, where the original last date of 6 August 2026 was extended to 8 August 2026, 5:00 p.m. (Notice dated 06.08.2026). A further step in the schedule requires candidates to submit objections and upload supporting certificates by 19 August 2026, 5:00 p.m.
This guide walks candidates through the complete Puducherry NEET UG Counselling 2026 process, including registration, application fee, eligibility, documents required, choice filling, reservation policy, merit list, seat matrix, seat allotment and the participating medical, dental.
Puducherry NEET UG Counselling 2026 Overview
Before applying, it helps to understand who runs Puducherry NEET Counselling 2026, which courses it covers, and which seats fall under its scope. CENTAC counsels for 85% of seats in Government Colleges (Government Quota and NRI), all Government Quota seats in Private Colleges, all Management Quota seats in Private Colleges, and NRI Quota seats in Private Colleges. The remaining 15% All India Quota seats in Government colleges are filled separately by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) / AYUSH.
The table below summarises the key details of Puducherry NEET UG Counselling 2026.
| Particulars | Details |
| Counselling Name | Puducherry NEET UG Counselling 2026 (CENTAC NEET UG Counselling) |
| Conducting Authority | Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Puducherry |
| Courses Offered | M.B.B.S., B.D.S., B.A.M.S., B.V.Sc. & A.H. (National-SS & NRI) |
| Admission Through | NEET UG 2026 |
| Counselling Type | Government Quota, Management Quota, Telugu Minority Management Quota, NRI Quota |
| Participating Colleges | 4 Medical, 3 Dental, 1 Ayurveda, 1 Veterinary college |
| Official Website | www.centacpuducherry.in |
| Current Status | Application window reopened for pending/renewed-certificate candidates till 14.08.2026, 5:00 p.m.; objection and certificate upload window till 19.08.2026, 5:00 p.m. |
Important Dates for Puducherry NEET UG Counselling 2026
The application schedule for Puducherry NEET UG Counselling 2026 has been revised more than once. The table below lists the dates confirmed through official CENTAC notices and the counselling schedule shared so far. Candidates should note that the registration deadline has moved from its original date, so only the latest revised date should be treated as valid.
| Event | Date |
| Original Last Date for Online Application | 6 August 2026 – 5:00 p.m. |
| Extended Last Date for Online Application (Notice dated 06.08.2026) | 8 August 2026 – 5:00 p.m.; no further extension stated in this notice |
| Opening of Fresh Application for candidates with incomplete applications / renewed certificates (Notice dated 12.08.2026) | 12 August 2026 |
| Last Date for submission of Fresh/Renewed Application and for MQ/NRI Quota Edit requests via Grievance option (Notice dated 12.08.2026) | 14 August 2026 (Friday) – 5:00 p.m. (Grievance-based MQ/NRI request to be raised by 3:00 p.m.); no further extension |
| Submission of Objections and Upload of Supporting Certificates | 19 August 2026 – 5:00 p.m. |
| Merit List (Draft / Revised Draft / Final) | To be notified by the counselling authority |
| Choice Filling (Round-wise) | To be notified by the counselling authority |
| Choice Locking | To be notified by the counselling authority |
| Seat Allotment (Round 1, 2, 3, Stray) | To be notified by the counselling authority |
| Reporting / Admission | To be notified by the counselling authority |
Eligibility Criteria for Puducherry NEET UG Counselling 2026
Eligibility for Puducherry NEET UG Counselling 2026 depends on nationality, residence status, academic qualification, NEET UG 2026 rank and age. Admission to 100% seats in Government-approved Medical/Dental colleges is based on the NEET UG 2026 score and rank, as per the regulations of the National Medical Commission and National Dental Commission.
| Eligibility Requirement | Details |
| NEET UG Qualification | Candidate must have qualified NEET UG 2026 and secured a rank in the NEET UG 2026 merit list |
| Nationality | Indian National (French Nationals residing in Puducherry under the Treaty of Cession are treated on par with Indian Nationals) |
| Domicile / Residence Requirement (for UT of Puducherry Quota) | Candidate or parent/guardian must satisfy at least one of the residence conditions specified in G.O. Ms. No. 64 dated 25.05.2006, such as 5 years’ continuous residence in Puducherry, or 5 successive years of schooling in Puducherry with residence, or being children of Puducherry natives, among other specified conditions |
| Academic Qualification (M.B.B.S. & B.D.S., Indian HSC Boards) | Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Botany & Zoology / Biotechnology, and English, with 50% marks for Unreserved/EWS candidates and 40% marks for OBC/MBC/EBC/BCM/SC/ST/BT/PwD candidates in HSC |
| Academic Qualification (B.A.M.S. & B.V.Sc.&A.H., Indian HSC Boards) | Same subject combination as above, with 50% marks for Unreserved/EWS candidates and 40% marks for OBC/MBC/EBC/BCM/SC/ST/BT/PwD candidates |
| Academic Qualification (HSC Boards outside India) | Must have passed Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English with 50% marks, and must obtain an equivalence certificate from UGC (or Pondicherry University for Lycée Français, Puducherry candidates) |
| Age Requirement (M.B.B.S. & B.D.S.) | Minimum 17 years as on 31 December 2026; no upper age limit |
| Age Requirement (B.A.M.S. & B.V.Sc.&A.H.) | Minimum 17 years as on 31 December 2026; maximum 25 years as on 31 December of the year of admission, relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST/OBC and disabled candidates |
| Category Eligibility | Reservation available under UR, EWS, OBC, MBC, EBC, BCM, SC, ST, BT (vertical) and FF, PwD, ESM, MSP, GSS 10% (horizontal), as applicable |
| Other Conditions | Candidates with dual nativity (eligible for Government Quota in Puducherry as well as another State/UT) must choose only one jurisdiction for Government Quota admission |
Puducherry NEET Counselling 2026 Registration Process
Registration for Puducherry NEET Counselling 2026 is entirely online through the CENTAC website. Physical applications are not accepted, and only one application per candidate is allowed; submitting more than one application leads to cancellation of candidature.
- Visit the official CENTAC website, www.centacpuducherry.in.
- Complete New Registration by entering a valid mobile number and e-mail ID, and creating a password (maximum 6 characters). No changes are allowed to registration details after this step.
- Log in using the registered e-mail ID and password, and verify access using the OTP sent to the registered mobile number.
- Fill the application form by entering personal details, academic information, and uploading the required documents.
- Use the “Back” option to review and correct any details before proceeding, since information entered is treated as final and correct once submitted.
- Pay the applicable Application Fee online through the payment gateway on the dashboard. The application is not considered valid or complete until payment is confirmed.
- Once payment reflects in the application, submit course preferences, and view/download the completed application form.
Candidates can apply under one or more quotas (Government Quota / Management Quota / NRI Quota) at the time of application. A new quota cannot be added after the last date for submission of application, except through the Grievance option where CENTAC has specifically permitted it.
Application Fee for Puducherry NEET Counselling 2026
Payment of the Application Fee is mandatory, and applications submitted without fee payment are treated as incomplete and summarily rejected. The fee once paid is non-refundable, and course preferences can be submitted only after payment is completed.
| Candidate Category | Application Fee to be Paid |
| Government Quota – SC / ST / PwD (Residents of U.T. of Puducherry) | Rs. 500/- |
| Government Quota – Others (Residents of U.T. of Puducherry) | Rs. 1,000/- |
| Management Quota (All candidates) | Rs. 2,000/- |
| NRI Quota (NRI / NRI Sponsored / OCI / OCI Sponsored / FN) | Rs. 5,000/- |
Payment must be made online only, through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI on the payment gateway available on the candidate’s dashboard. CENTAC is not responsible for rejection of an application due to delay in payment confirmation by the bank.
Besides the Application Fee, candidates should also be aware of the following charges, which are separate and apply at later stages:
- Registration Fee: Payable from Round 2 onwards for participating in subsequent rounds; may be forfeited under specific conditions such as not joining an allotted seat.
- Tuition Fee: Structure to be published on the CENTAC website by the concerned department; paid to CENTAC through the online mode.
- Cautionary Deposit for JIPMER-allotted candidates: Candidates allotted an M.B.B.S. seat in JIPMER under the Puducherry Domicile Internal Quota, who still wish to be considered for a CENTAC allotment, must deposit Rs. 1,00,000/- as a Cautionary Deposit, which is forfeited if the candidate is later allotted a CENTAC seat and fails to join.
- Forfeiture on non-joining/resignation: Amounts forfeited vary by round and category – for example, in Round 2, Rs. 10,000 (Government Quota, all except SC/ST/GSS 10%) or Rs. 5,000 (SC/ST/GSS 10%), and Rs. 2,00,000 for Management Quota/NRI Quota; in Round 3, Rs. 1,00,000 (Government Quota, all except SC/ST/GSS 10%) or Rs. 25,000 (SC/ST/GSS 10%), and Rs. 2,00,000 for Management Quota/NRI Quota.
Documents Required for Puducherry NEET Counselling 2026
Candidates must upload scanned, self-attested copies of the required documents during application. Original certificates are to be produced only at the time of admission in the respective college.
Documents for All Candidates:
- Passport size photograph of the applicant
- Scanned signature of the applicant
- Birth Certificate / 10th Std marksheet / Higher Secondary marksheet (as proof of Date of Birth)
- 10th Standard Marksheet
- 12th Standard Marksheet (Equivalence Certificate from UGC required for candidates with foreign board qualifications, or from Pondicherry University for Lycee Francais, Puducherry candidates)
- NEET UG 2026 Score Card
- HSC Transfer Certificate from the school last studied
Documents for U.T. of Puducherry Candidates:
- Residence / Community Certificate, obtained on or after 1 January 2026
- Residence Affidavit on Rs. 20 e-Stamp paper, attested by a Notary, for claiming Puducherry Residence
- Regional Claim documents for Karaikal, Mahe or Yanam, if applicable
- Freedom Fighter / Ex-Serviceman / Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (UDID Card) certificate, if applicable
- Telugu Linguistic Minority Certificate or Transfer Certificate from the school last studied, if applicable
- All India OBC/SC/ST certificate for Puducherry residents applying under Management Quota, if applicable
- Sports Certificates, if applicable
- EWS Certificate, if applicable, obtained on or after 1 April 2026
- Transfer Certificate for Government School Students (Std I to XII in Government Schools of Puducherry), if applicable
Documents for Other State Candidates:
- All India Community Certificate, if applicable, as proof of community for candidates with a NEET UG score below the General Category cut-off
Choice Filling and Choice Locking Process
After payment of the Application Fee, candidates can begin submitting course preferences (choice filling) for the round in progress. This is separate from the initial application step.
- Choice filling begins only after the Application Fee is successfully paid, and it is open to all candidates who have applied and are eligible to participate in that round.
- Candidates select colleges, then select the courses offered by those colleges, and arrange them in descending order of priority (highest preference first).
- Candidates are advised to choose as many eligible course preferences as possible, since seat allotment strictly follows the order of preferences submitted.
- If a college/course is not included in the preference list, it is treated as the candidate not being interested in that college/course.
- Course preferences can be edited any number of times before the deadline specified for that round. Once the deadline passes, preferences are frozen and no further modification is permitted.
- No seat will be allotted if a candidate fails to submit at least one course preference for a round.
- Fresh course preferences must be submitted separately for each round including Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and Stray Round. Preferences submitted in an earlier round automatically become null and void for the next round.
- After choice locking, CENTAC processes the allotment based on preferences, seat availability, merit and reservation norms, and publishes the Eligible List followed by the Allotment List.
Puducherry NEET UG Counselling 2026 Reservation Policy
Reservation for Government Quota seats in Puducherry NEET UG Counselling 2026 follows both vertical (category-based) and horizontal (special category) reservation, along with a regional quota for Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam.
Vertical Reservation (Government Quota):
| Category | % Reservation – Pondicherry, Karaikal & Yanam Regions | % Reservation – Mahe Region |
| Unreserved (UR) | 50% | 50% |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 11% | 16% |
| Backward Classes Muslims (BCM) | 2% | 10% |
| Most Backward Classes (MBC) | 18% | 7% |
| Extreme Backward Classes (EBC) | 2% | NIL |
| Backward Tribes (BT) | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 16% | 16% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Note: Out of the 50% Unreserved seats, 10% EWS reservation applies only in institutions that have met the seat-increase criteria specified for EWS.
Horizontal Reservation:
| Category | % Reservation |
| Freedom Fighter (FF) | 4% |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 5% |
| Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 1% |
| Meritorious Sports Persons (MSP) | 1% |
| Government School Students (GSS 10%) | 10% |
Regional Quota (applicable only to Government Quota seats in Government Institutions):
| U.T. of Puducherry | Karaikal | Mahe | Yanam |
| 75% | 18% | 4% | 3% |
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates must have a benchmark disability of at least 40% under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, hold a valid UDID Card, and undergo assessment by a Medical Board constituted by the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Services, Government of Puducherry.
Puducherry NEET UG Counselling 2026 Merit List
Puducherry NEET UG merit list is prepared based on the NEET UG 2026 All India Rank, applying the category-wise cut-off marks fixed by the MCC/MoHFW. Four separate merit lists are published; Government Quota, Management Quota, Telugu Minority Management Quota, and NRI Quota (covering NRI/NRI Sponsored/OCI/OCI Sponsored/FN candidates).
If NEET UG 2026 cut-off marks are lowered by the MCC/MoHFW at a later stage, CENTAC will invite fresh applications accordingly.
| Round | Download |
| Round 1 | Draft / Revised Draft / Final Merit List |
| Round 2 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 3 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Stray Vacancy | Link will be updated after official release |
Seat Allotment Process for Puducherry
Seat allotment under CENTAC follows a defined sequence in each of the four counselling rounds including Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and Stray Round.
- Publication of the Seat Matrix / Actual Vacancy for the round.
- Candidate submits willingness to participate in the round.
- Payment of Registration Fee (applicable from Round 2 onwards).
- Submission of fresh Course Preferences for the round (preferences from earlier rounds become null and void).
- Publication of the Eligible List.
- Publication of the Allotment List / Result.
- Downloading of the Allotment Order from the dashboard.
- Physical reporting to the allotted college for certificate verification.
- Payment of the balance Tuition Fee to CENTAC, as applicable, and completion of admission formalities at the college.
- Sliding (upgrading to a better preference) is allowed only in Round 2 and Round 3; if a candidate slides to a new seat, the earlier admitted seat is automatically cancelled and cannot be retained. Mutual transfer between candidates is not permitted under any circumstance. De-reservation of vacant seats is carried out only in Round 3.
If an allotted candidate does not report to the college by the prescribed date, the seat is treated as vacant and carried forward to the next round.
| Round | Download |
| Round 1 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 2 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 3 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Stray Vacancy | Link will be updated after official release |
MBBS and BDS Seat Matrix in Puducherry
Checking the seat matrix before choice filling helps candidates understand how many seats are actually available in each college, quota and category, so that course preferences can be arranged realistically. The seat numbers below are approximate and subject to change based on approval from competent authorities; the final seat matrix is published separately.
MBBS Seat Matrix:
| College | Type | Government Quota (Puducherry+Karaikal+Yanam+Mahe) | SS / MQ | NRI | AIQ 15% (by MCC) | Total Seats |
| Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute (IGMCRI), Puducherry | Government | 131 | No | 22 | 27 | 180 |
| Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Puducherry | Private | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | 250 |
| Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital (SMVMCH), Puducherry | Private | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | 250 |
| Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College & Research Institute (SVMCH&RC), Puducherry | Private | Yes | Yes (incl. Telugu Minority MQT for Puducherry) | — | — | 250 |
BDS Seat Matrix:
| College | Type | Government Quota (Puducherry+Karaikal+Yanam+Mahe) | SS / MQ | NRI | AIQ 15% (by MCC) | Total Seats |
| Mahatma Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences (MGPGIDS), Puducherry | Government | 51 | 50 | 5 | 19 | 125 |
| Sri Venkateshwaraa Dental College (SVDC), Puducherry | Private | Yes | Yes (incl. Telugu Minority MQT for Puducherry) | — | — | 100 |
| Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences (MINDS), Mahe | Private | Yes | — | — | — | 100 |
The exact category-wise numeric break-up for private colleges will be available in the official seat matrix published.
| Round | Download |
| Round 1 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 2 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 3 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Stray Vacancy | Link will be updated after official release |
Puducherry NEET Counselling 2026 Process
For a first-time candidate, it helps to see the entire Puducherry NEET UG Counselling 2026 journey as one continuous sequence, from qualifying NEET UG to reporting at a college.
- Qualify NEET UG 2026 and obtain a valid rank in the merit list.
- Register on the CENTAC website and create a login.
- Complete the online application with personal and academic details.
- Pay the Application Fee applicable to the chosen quotas.
- Upload the required documents based on category, quota and region.
- Wait for verification and publication of the Draft, Revised Draft and Final Merit List.
- Refer to the published Seat Matrix before filling preferences.
- Submit fresh Course Preferences for each round, arranged by priority.
- Complete choice locking before the round’s deadline.
- Check the Eligible List and Allotment List published for the round.
- Download the Allotment Order, report physically to the allotted college with original documents, and pay the balance Tuition Fee.
- Decide whether to join, slide (Round 2/3 only), or participate in the next round if not allotted or not satisfied with the allotment.
- Continue through Round 2, Round 3 and, if seats remain vacant, the Stray Round, following the same steps of willingness, fresh preferences, and reporting.
Participating Medical & Dental Colleges in Puducherry
The colleges listed below are the institutions covered under Puducherry NEET UG Counselling 2026. Candidates should verify the latest seat numbers against the official seat matrix before filling preferences, since seat counts are subject to change based on regulatory approval.
Medical Colleges in Puducherry
| College Type | College Details |
| Government Medical College | Click Here |
| Private Medical Colleges | Click Here |
Dental Colleges in Puducherry
| College Type | College Details |
| Government Dental College | Click Here |
| Private Dental Colleges | Click Here |
Puducherry NEET UG Counselling 2026 Cut Off
Cut-off ranks and marks from previous counselling years give candidates a general sense of admission trends, but the previous year’s cut-off should never be treated as a guaranteed or predicted cut-off for Puducherry NEET UG Counselling 2026. Cut-offs change every year based on the number of applicants, seat matrix, and NEET UG difficulty level. Current-year, official cut-off data will be published by CENTAC only after each round of counselling.
| Round | Download |
| Round 1 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 2 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 3 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Stray Vacancy | Link will be updated after official release |
Official Website for Puducherry NEET Counselling 2026
All official notifications, the application portal, merit lists, seat matrix, allotment results and press releases for Puducherry NEET UG Counselling 2026 are published only on the CENTAC website: www.centacpuducherry.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When will Puducherry NEET UG Counselling 2026 registration close?
A. The last date for online application has been revised more than once. It was originally 6 August 2026, extended to 8 August 2026 (5:00 p.m.), and a further window for candidates with incomplete applications or renewed certificates was opened until 14 August 2026, 5:00 p.m., as per the notice dated 12.08.2026, with no further extension stated in that notice.
Q. Who conducts Puducherry NEET UG Counselling 2026?
A. Puducherry NEET UG Counselling 2026 is conducted by the Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), under the Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Puducherry, for admission to M.B.B.S., B.D.S., B.A.M.S. and B.V.Sc. & A.H. courses.
Q. What is the eligibility criteria for Puducherry NEET Counselling 2026?
A. Candidates must have qualified NEET UG 2026 with a valid rank, be an Indian National (or French National covered under the Treaty of Cession), meet the subject and marks requirement in HSC (50% for Unreserved/EWS and 40% for OBC/MBC/EBC/BCM/SC/ST/BT/PwD), and satisfy the minimum age of 17 years as on 31 December 2026 for M.B.B.S. and B.D.S. Puducherry residence quota requires satisfying at least one of the specified residence conditions.
Q. What is the application fee for Puducherry NEET Counselling 2026?
A. The Government Quota application fee is Rs. 500 for SC/ST/PwD candidates and Rs. 1,000 for other Puducherry residents. Management Quota fee is Rs. 2,000, and NRI Quota fee is Rs. 5,000. Candidates applying under more than one quota must pay the highest applicable fee.
Q. What documents are required for Puducherry NEET Counselling 2026?
A. All candidates need a photograph, signature, proof of date of birth, 10th and 12th marksheets, NEET UG 2026 Score Card and HSC Transfer Certificate. Puducherry residents additionally need Residence/Community certificates, a Residence Affidavit, and category-specific certificates (Regional, FF/ESM/PwBD, EWS, GSS, Telugu Minority) where applicable. NRI/OCI/FN candidates need supporting documents valid up to the last date of application.
Q. How does choice filling work in Puducherry NEET Counselling 2026?
A. After paying the Application Fee, candidates select colleges and courses and arrange them in order of priority. Preferences can be edited until the round’s deadline, after which they are frozen. Fresh preferences must be submitted separately for each of the four rounds including Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and Stray Round.
Q. How many rounds of counselling and colleges are covered under Puducherry NEET UG Counselling 2026?
A. There are four rounds including Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and Stray Round. Counselling covers 4 medical colleges (1 government, 3 private), 3 dental colleges (1 government, 2 private), 1 government Ayurveda college and 1 government Veterinary college. Seat matrix and cut-off details for each round will be published by CENTAC after the respective round.
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Rajesh Mishra is an admission counsellor and the founder of GLN Admission Advice Pvt. Ltd. with more than 16 years of experience in student counselling and admission guidance. He has worked with thousands of students and parents seeking clarity in complex admission processes across India.
His guidance approach is practical, transparent, and strategy focused. Rajesh Mishra helps families understand counselling systems, admission rules, and college selection in simple language so they can make informed decisions.
Through GLN Admission Advice, he provides guidance for Medical, AYUSH, Engineering, MBA, PGDM, and Law admissions, and regularly shares content to help students understand counselling procedures, cutoff trends, and common mistakes during admission counselling.