Puducherry NEET Counselling 2026 is the admission process for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, and B.V.Sc & A.H. seats across the Union Territory’s medical, dental, ayurveda, and veterinary colleges. It’s conducted by the Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), under the Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Puducherry, at www.centacpuducherry.in. As of now, CENTAC has not yet released its 2026-27
Information Brochure or counselling schedule, the dates for online application, merit lists, and each round will be published as separate Notices/Press Releases on the CENTAC website once available. NEET UG 2026 was originally scheduled for 3 May 2026, but a fresh Re-NEET exam was held on 21 June 2026 for affected candidates, and the National Testing Agency (NTA) declared the final NEET UG 2026 result on 16 July 2026.
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CENTAC directly counsels the Government Quota and Management Quota seats at the region's non-deemed institutions, while the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) at government colleges, JIPMER's seats, and every seat at Puducherry's four deemed medical/dental universities are handled by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
This guide contains all that you require regarding dates, eligibility criteria, fee structure, documents, reservation and seat matrix for Puducherry NEET Counselling 2026 for MBBS & BDS.
Puducherry NEET Counselling 2026 Highlights
Here's a quick snapshot of Puducherry's counselling before we get into the details.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling name | Puducherry NEET UG Counselling 2026 |
| Conducting authority | Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Puducherry |
| Official website | centacpuducherry.in |
| Courses covered | MBBS, BDS, BAMS, B.V.Sc & A.H. (CENTAC also assists U.T. candidates seeking BSMS/BUMS/BHMS seats in other states) |
| Total medical seats | 1,873 across 9 colleges (2 government, 7 private/deemed) |
| Total dental seats | 410 across 4 colleges (1 government, 3 private/deemed) |
| Quota split | 15% All India Quota (MCC) + 85% Government/Management Quota (CENTAC), except JIPMER and the 4 deemed universities, which are 100% MCC |
| Regions covered | Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam (Puducherry's four non-contiguous regions) |
| Rounds of counselling | Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and Stray Round — all online |
| Distinctive features | Region-wise reservation quotas; French Nationals treated on par with Indian Nationals; "Open State" Management Quota open to candidates from any state |
| NEET UG 2026 exam date | 3 May 2026 (original); 21 June 2026 (Re-exam) |
| NEET UG 2026 result date | 16 July 2026 |
Latest News & Notifications
Here's what has happened so far in this year's cycle, most recent update first.
| Date | Latest Notification | Download / View |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July 2026 | NTA declared the NEET UG 2026 (Re-Examination) Result, including AIR, scorecards, and category-wise qualifying cut-offs. | Download Result Notice |
| 26 July 2026 | MCC is expected to release the NEET UG 2026 counselling schedule for AIQ, Deemed Universities, Central Universities, and other participating institutes. | View MCC Update |
| July 2026 | CENTAC is expected to release the Puducherry NEET Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin, seat matrix, and online registration schedule shortly after the national counselling schedule is announced. | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| July 2026 | Candidates are advised to keep all original documents, domicile certificates (if applicable), and category certificates ready before registration begins. | View Advisory |
| To Be Announced | Puducherry NEET Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Online Registration & Application Form | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Application Fee Payment Schedule | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Provisional Merit List | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Final Merit List | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | MBBS / BDS / BAMS Seat Matrix | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Round 1 Choice Filling & Locking | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | Check Result |
| To Be Announced | Reporting to Allotted College | Download Reporting Notice |
| To Be Announced | Round 2 Counselling Schedule | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | Check Result |
| To Be Announced | Mop-up Round Counselling | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Mop-up Round Seat Allotment Result | Check Result |
| To Be Announced | Stray Vacancy Round (If Required) | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Final Admission & Reporting Instructions | Download PDF (Available Soon) |
| To Be Announced | Corrigendum / Revised Notifications | Download PDF |
Puducherry NEET Counselling 2026 Dates
CENTAC hasn't released its 2026-27 schedule yet. Here's the current state of schedule:
| Event | Status |
|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 Re-exam | 21 June 2026 |
| NEET UG 2026 result declared | 16 July 2026 |
| Opening of online application for NEET UG courses | Awaited — to be published on centacpuducherry.in |
| Last date for submission of online application | Awaited |
| First List – Draft Merit List | Awaited |
| Second List – Revised Draft Merit List | Awaited |
| Third List – Final Merit List | Awaited |
| Round 1 Counselling | Awaited |
| Round 2 Counselling | Awaited |
| Round 3 Counselling | Awaited |
| Stray Round Counselling | Awaited |
Types of Puducherry NEET Counselling 2026
Puducherry's counselling splits across a few different tracks depending on the college and quota:
- Government Quota (GQ): Seats reserved for residents of the U.T. of Puducherry in both government institutions (IGMCRI) and private colleges counselled by CENTAC.
- Management Quota (MQ) / Self-Supporting Quota (SS): Seats in private colleges filled largely on all-India merit; Puducherry is an "Open State," so candidates from any part of India can apply for these seats.
- Minority Management Quota (MQC/MQT): Reserved specifically for Puducherry-resident candidates belonging to the Christian religious minority (at PIMS) or the Telugu linguistic minority (at SVMCH&RI and SVDC).
- NRI Quota: Seats for NRI, NRI-sponsored, OCI, OCI-sponsored, and Foreign National candidates at both government and private institutions.
- All India Quota (AIQ – 15%): Seats surrendered by government colleges and filled centrally by MCC/DGHS.
- JIPMER Counselling: JIPMER (an Institute of National Importance) runs 100% through MCC, though it internally reserves a share of seats for Puducherry UT-domicile candidates.
- Deemed University Counselling: Puducherry's four deemed universities such as Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Aarupadai Veedu Medical College, Vinayaka Missions Medical College (Karaikal), and Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, plus the dental college Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences fill 100% of their seats through MCC's Deemed University Counselling, not CENTAC.
- Regional Quota: A compartmentalised reservation specifically for residents of Karaikal (18%), Mahe (4%), and Yanam (3%) regions, within Government Quota seats.
Puducherry NEET Counselling Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility depends on your NEET UG 2026 qualification, academic record, and important in Puducherry's which of several residence tests you satisfy.
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian National (French Nationals residing in Puducherry under the Treaty of Cession are treated on par with Indian Nationals for all courses) |
| NEET qualification | Must have qualified NEET UG 2026 (including the Re-exam held on 21 June 2026), meeting the minimum percentile fixed by MCC/MoHFW |
| Academic qualification | Passed the qualifying exam (SSLC/HSC or equivalent) with the required subjects and minimum marks as prescribed for each course |
| Residence of U.T. of Puducherry (any one of) | Candidate or parent/guardian has resided continuously in Puducherry for 5+ years; or studied 5 successive classes immediately preceding the qualifying exam in a recognised institution in Puducherry while residing there for 5 years;or is a child of a native who has declared Puducherry as their home town; or is a child of a Central/State Govt./Defence/Paramilitary/PSU employee posted in Puducherry for 3+ continuous years (with both years of HSC also completed in a Puducherry school); or is a child of Defence/Government personnel who died or were disabled in service in Puducherry |
| Regional claim (Karaikal/Mahe/Yanam) | Must be an ordinary resident of the specific region for 5 continuous years and have studied there for 3 years immediately preceding the qualifying exam, certified by the Head of Institution and countersigned by the regional education/administrative authority |
| Dual Nativity restriction | A candidate eligible for Government Quota in both Puducherry and another State/UT must choose only one, claiming both is treated as a serious violation with cancellation of admission and potential legal action |
| Other States | Indian Nationals who are not Puducherry residents, eligible only for Management Quota, Self-Supporting, and (where applicable) NRI seats, not Government Quota |
| NRI/NRI Sponsored/OCI/OCI Sponsored/FN | Must meet MCC/Supreme Court-defined relationship and residency norms for the respective category |
Puducherry NEET Counselling Process Step by Step
- Check your NEET UG 2026/Re-NEET result and rank on neet.nta.nic.in.
- Register on centacpuducherry.in using a mobile number and email exclusive to you or your parent/guardian.
- Fill in personal details, academic information, and upload all required documents.
- Pay the prescribed Application Fee based on the quota(s) you're applying for.
- Submit your Course Preferences (Course Group then College then Course), in order of priority, this must be done for every round separately.
- Wait for your application's verification status to show "SUCCESS" on your dashboard; if it shows "FAILED," resubmit corrected certificates before the deadline.
- Check the Draft Merit List, Revised Draft Merit List, and Final Merit List as they're published.
- Check your Provisional Allotment after each round and download the Provisional Allotment Order.
- Pay the Registration Fee/Tuition Fee as applicable for that round, and report physically to the allotted college with original documents to confirm admission.
- Decide whether to retain your seat, resign, or try for sliding in the next round, remembering that fresh course preferences must be submitted for every round.
- Participate in the Stray Round if you remain unallotted after Round 3, subject to eligibility.
Puducherry NEET Counselling Registration Process
- Visit centacpuducherry.in, click the NEET UG link, and register with a valid mobile number and email ID.
- Create a password (maximum six characters) and log in using the OTP sent to your registered mobile number each time.
- Fill in Personal Details, Academic Information, and upload the required documents.
- Complete the Payment of Fees step before you're allowed to submit Course Preferences.
- You can edit personal details and documents (using the Back button) before payment, and update most information up until the last date for submission of the online application, after that the data is frozen.
Puducherry NEET Counselling Choice Filling
- Course Preferences must be submitted fresh for every round, preferences filled in a previous round become null and void the moment a new round begins.
- Filling preferences is a three-step process: choose your Course Group(s) first, then the College(s) available under each group, then the Course(s) available under each college, arranged in your priority order.
- Without any course preference, no seat will be allotted, even if you're otherwise eligible and registered.
- Preferences are final once submitted for a round, CENTAC will not entertain requests to change them afterward.
- New Course Groups cannot be added after the last date for submission of the application itself, so decide your broad course interests (MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BVSc) early.
- Confirm the tuition fee and any additional college-specific fee (especially for private colleges) before locking your preferences, CENTAC takes no responsibility for private colleges' additional charges.
Puducherry NEET Counselling 2026 Documents Required
Keep scanned copies (self-attested, recently renewed) ready for upload, and originals ready for physical verification at the time of admission:
For all candidates:
- Passport-size photograph and scanned signature
- Proof of birth (Birth Certificate/10th/12th marksheet)
- 10th Standard Marksheet
- 12th Standard Marksheet (plus Equivalence Certificate from the Association of Indian Universities, for foreign-board candidates, or from Pondicherry University for Lycée Français, Puducherry candidates)
- NEET UG 2026 Score Card
- HSC Transfer Certificate from the school last studied
For U.T. of Puducherry candidates (certificates dated on or after 1 January 2026):
- Residence/Community Certificate
- Affidavit for claiming Puducherry Residence (on Rs.20 e-Stamp paper, notarised)
- Regional Claim certificate, if applicable (Karaikal/Mahe/Yanam)
- Freedom Fighter/Ex-Servicemen/PwD certificate, if applicable
- Government School Students 10% - HSC Transfer Certificate showing study in a Puducherry Government school
- EWS certificate (dated on or after 1 April 2026), if applicable
For Other State candidates: All India Community Certificate, if applicable.
For NRI/OCI/FN candidates: Valid Indian passport (candidate/parent), Embassy Certificate, Sponsor Relationship Certificate and Relationship Tree Certificate (for sponsored candidates), OCI card/passport, or Foreign National passport/visa/citizenship card, as applicable — all obtained on or after 1 January 2026.
Puducherry NEET Counselling Reservation Policy
Puducherry runs one of the most granular, region-aware reservation systems among all the states and UTs, the percentages differ for Puducherry/Karaikal/Yanam versus Mahe.
| Category | Puducherry, Karaikal & Yanam | 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% |
Puducherry NEET Counselling Seat Allotment Process
- Counselling runs in four rounds including Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and the Stray Round entirely online, based on merit (NEET UG 2026 All India Rank) and the reservation rules above.
- Sliding is allowed only in Round 2 and Round 3. If you slide into a new seat, your earlier admitted seat is automatically cancelled, you cannot revert to it.
- Each candidate gets only one seat per round. Mutual transfer or an individual request to transfer colleges is never permitted.
- Allotment terms you'll see on your dashboard: Fresh (first-time allotment), Upgraded (moved to a better category, same course/college), Transfer (moved to a different course or college), and Retained (kept the same seat as the previous round).
- Cautionary Deposit for JIPMER-allotted candidates: If you've been allotted a seat in JIPMER (via MCC) but still want to remain eligible in CENTAC's lists, you must deposit Rs.1,00,000 as a Cautionary Deposit, this is forfeited if CENTAC allots you a seat and you fail to join.
- If you don't report and join within the stipulated time after any round, your provisional allotment is automatically cancelled.
- Resigning an admitted seat is possible before Round 2 (without forfeiture) or before Round 3 (with forfeiture of the applicable Forfeiture Fee), resignation must be processed online and approved by CENTAC, not the college.
- Fake, fraudulent, or suppressed information at any stage leads to immediate loss of the seat, forfeiture of fees, criminal prosecution, and potential debarment/blacklisting by NMC/DCI/AYUSH/VCI.
Puducherry NEET Counselling 2026 Fees
There are two components a Registration Fee (per round, from Round 2 onward) and, from Round 3, the Tuition Fee itself plus a forfeiture structure if you don't join after being allotted.
Applicatin Fee:
| Applied For | Puducherry Residents – SC/ST/PwD | Puducherry Residents – Others | Other States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Quota only | Rs.500 | Rs.1,000 | - |
| Management Quota/Self-Supporting Quota only | Rs.1,000 | Rs.2,000 | Rs.2,000 |
| Both Government Quota and Management Quota | Rs.1,000 | Rs.2,000 | - |
| NRI/NRI Sponsored/OCI/OCI Sponsored/FN | Rs.5,000 | Rs.5,000 | Rs.5,000 |
A candidate should pay the highest fee applicable to the combination of quotas they're applying for. The Application Fee, once paid, is non-refundable.
Tuition Fee:
| Round | Tuition Fee Payable | Forfeited If You Don't Join |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Nil | No forfeiture |
| Round 2 | Rs.10,000 (Rs.5,000 for SC/ST/PwD) – Government Quota; Rs.2,00,000 – Management/NRI Quota | Same amount as payable |
| Round 3 | Full Tuition Fee for GQ/MQ/NRI (SC/ST pay 25% of Tuition Fee for GQ); for B.A.M.S., Rs.10,000 GQ (Rs.5,000 SC/ST/PwD) | Same amount as payable |
| Stray Round | Full Tuition Fee for GQ/MQ/NRI (SC/ST pay 25% for GQ) | Full Tuition Fee, plus debarment from further counselling that year and the next, and from the following year's NEET exam |
Puducherry NEET Counselling 2026 Merit List
CENTAC prepares the Merit List purely on the basis of each candidate's NEET UG 2026 All India Rank, using only the cut-off marks fixed by MCC/MoHFW for each category. Once the Final Merit List is published, no further changes to residence, community, or special-category claims are entertained.
Downloadable PDF – Merit List
| Merit List | Download |
|---|---|
| Government Quota Merit List | Download PDF – Coming Soon |
| Management Quota Merit List | Download PDF – Coming Soon |
| NRI Quota Merit List | Download PDF – Coming Soon |
| Local Quota Merit List | Download PDF – Coming Soon |
Puducherry NEET Counselling Cut Off
The cutoff is the NEET UG rank/marks of the last candidate allotted a seat for a specific college, course, category, and round, it isn't decided in advance, and it eases across Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and the Stray Round as higher-ranked candidates settle into better seats. Official, round-wise cutoffs for 2026 will be published by CENTAC and MCC separately after each round.
Downloadable PDF – OR-CR (Opening Rank–Closing Rank)
| Round | Download |
|---|---|
| Round 1 OR-CR | Download PDF – Coming Soon |
| Round 2 OR-CR | Download PDF – Coming Soon |
| Mop-Up Round OR-CR | Download PDF – Coming Soon |
Top Medical Colleges in Puducherry
Puducherry has 9 medical colleges offering roughly 1,873 MBBS seats, split between 2 government institutions (423 seats) and 7 private/deemed colleges (1,450 seats).
Top Government Medical Colleges in Puducherry
| College Name | College Website |
|---|---|
| Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry & Karaikal | Click Here |
| Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute (IGMCRI), Puducherry | Click Here |
Top Private Medical Colleges in Puducherry
| College Name | College Website |
|---|---|
| Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute (MGMCRI), Pillaiyarkuppam | Click Here |
| Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences (SLIMS), Puducherry | Click Here |
| Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital (SMVMCH), Puducherry | Click Here |
| Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital & Research Centre (SVMCH&RC), Puducherry | Click Here |
| Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Puducherry | Click Here |
| Aarupadai Veedu Medical College (AVMC), Kirumampakkam | Click Here |
| Vinayaka Missions Medical College & Hospital, Karaikal | Click Here |
Top Dental Colleges in Puducherry
Puducherry has just 4 dental colleges offering roughly 410 BDS seats including only 1 government institution (110 seats) against 3 private/deemed colleges (300 seats).
Top Government Dental Colleges in Puducherry
| College Name | College Website |
|---|---|
| Mahatma Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences (MGPGIDS), Puducherry | Click Here |
Top Private Dental Colleges in Puducherry
| College Name | College Website |
|---|---|
| Sri Venkateshwaraa Dental College (SVDC), Puducherry | Click Here |
| Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital (MINDS), Mahe | Click Here |
| Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences (IGIDS), Puducherry | Click Here |
Puducherry NEET Counselling 2026 Seat Matrix
Puducherry's seat matrix breaks down across two distinct counselling tracks:
Counselled by CENTAC:
| Institution | Type | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute (IGMCRI) | Government Medical College | 180 |
| Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) | Private Medical College | 150 |
| Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital (SMVMCH) | Private Medical College | 250 |
| Sri Venkateswara Medical College Hospital & Research Centre (SVMCH&RC) | Private Medical College | 250 |
| Mahatma Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences (MGPGIDS) | Government Dental College | 110 (Approx.) |
| Sri Venkateswara Dental College (SVDC) | Private Dental College | 100 |
| Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences (MINDS) | Private Dental College | 100 |
Counselled by MCC (100% All India, including a built-in Puducherry-domicile quota at JIPMER):
| Institution | Type | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER), Puducherry & Karaikal | Institute of National Importance | 243 |
| Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute (MGMCRI) | Deemed University | 250 |
| Aarupadai Veedu Medical College (AVMC) | Deemed University | 150 |
| Vinayaka Missions Medical College, Karaikal | Deemed University | 150 |
| Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences (SLIMS) | Deemed University | 250 |
| Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences (IGIDS) | Deemed University | 100 (Approx.) |
Check CENTAC's official seat matrix, released after the Government of Puducherry finalises seats for the 2026-27 session, for confirmed figures.
Downloadable PDF – Seat Matrix
| Round | Download |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Seat Matrix | Download PDF – Coming Soon |
| Round 2 Seat Matrix | Download PDF – Coming Soon |
| Mop-Up Round Seat Matrix | Download PDF – Coming Soon |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who conducts Puducherry NEET UG Counselling 2026?
A. The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), under the Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Puducherry, conducts counselling for Government and Management Quota seats. All India Quota seats, JIPMER, and Puducherry's four deemed medical/dental universities are counselled separately by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
Q. How many MBBS and BDS seats are there in Puducherry?
A. Approximately 1,873 MBBS seats across 9 colleges (2 government, 7 private/deemed), and about 410 BDS seats across 4 colleges (1 government, 3 private/deemed).
Q. Can candidates from other states apply for Puducherry NEET counselling?
A. For Management Quota, Self-Supporting, and NRI seats Puducherry is an "Open State" for these categories. However, Government Quota seats are reserved strictly for residents of the U.T. of Puducherry (including its Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam regions).
Q. Is the NEET UG 2026 Re-exam result valid for Puducherry counselling?
A. NTA declared the NEET UG 2026 result (covering the Re-exam held on 21 June 2026) on 16 July 2026, and CENTAC will use this All India Rank for the current counselling cycle.
Q. What is Regional Quota in Puducherry NEET counselling?
A. It's a compartmentalised reservation within Government Quota seats specifically for residents of Karaikal (18%), Mahe (4%), and Yanam (3%) regions, the remaining 75% is open to the rest of the U.T. of Puducherry.
Q. How many rounds does Puducherry NEET counselling have, and can I upgrade my seat?
A. Four rounds including Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and a Stray Round. Sliding (upgrading to a better seat) is allowed only in Round 2 and Round 3, and once you slide, your earlier seat is automatically cancelled.
Q. What happens if I get allotted a seat in JIPMER through MCC?
A. CENTAC will not allot you any of its own seats despite your eligibility, unless you pay a Rs.1,00,000 Cautionary Deposit to remain in CENTAC's lists, this prevents candidates from blocking CENTAC seats while holding a JIPMER seat.
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