The Puducherry NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the official and centralized admission process for medical aspirants seeking MBBS, BDS, and BAMS seats across the Union Territory. The counselling is meticulously organized and administered by the Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC), Government of Puducherry.
Admissions for the UT quota seats in government medical colleges and the government-surrendered seats in private/unaided medical institutions are granted strictly based on the merit achieved in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026. CENTAC manages the entire online admission pipeline, including registration, verification of residence claims, publication of the Draft and Final Merit Lists, and subsequent rounds of online choice filling.
To participate in the CENTAC Puducherry NEET 2026 counselling under the UT quota, candidates must strictly meet the following criteria:
Nationality & Domicile: The applicant must be an Indian citizen (or NRI/OCI for specific quotas). The candidate must be a Resident of the U.T. of Puducherry (which includes Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam regions). Residence is generally established if the candidate or their parents have resided in the UT continuously for at least 5 years preceding the application, or if the candidate has studied in recognized schools in the UT for 5 consecutive years prior to the qualifying exam.
NEET Qualification: Candidates must have successfully cleared the NEET UG 2026 examination and secured the minimum cutoff percentile mandated by the NTA.
Academic Qualifications: Must have passed the 10+2 (Higher Secondary) examination from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.
Minimum Marks: Unreserved (General) category candidates require a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in PCB in their 12th standard. For reserved category candidates (OBC/MBC/SC/ST of Puducherry), the requirement is 40%, and for PwD, it is 45%.
Age Limit: The candidate must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026.
Candidates must carry the following original documents along with a set of self-attested photocopies during the physical reporting at the allotted college:
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
NEET UG 2026 Scorecard / Rank Letter
Class 10th Certificate and Marksheet (Proof of Date of Birth)
Class 12th Certificate and Marksheet
Residence/Domicile Certificate issued by the competent authority (Tahsildar/Deputy Tahsildar of Puducherry UT)
Community/Caste Certificate (if applicable) issued by the Govt. of Puducherry
Regional Claim Certificate (for Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam specific seats)
Transfer Certificate (TC) and Conduct Certificate
Valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or PAN)
6 to 8 Recent Passport-size Photographs
Printout of the CENTAC Online Application Form
Official Website: All official notifications, the admission prospectus, and the online application portal are hosted exclusively on the CENTAC website at centacpuducherry.in.
Follow these step-by-step instructions to apply:
Official Notification: Watch the centacpuducherry.in portal for the "UG Medical/Dental/Ayurveda 2026" registration notification.
Online Registration: Create an account on the CENTAC portal using your NEET 2026 Roll Number, valid mobile number, and email ID.
Fill the Application: Log in and accurately enter your personal details, academic history, and specifically your region (Puducherry/Karaikal/Mahe/Yanam) and community/category claims.
Upload Documents: Upload clear, scanned copies of your recent photograph, signature, and necessary certificates (like Residence and Community certificates) in the prescribed format.
Pay Application Fee: Remit the non-refundable counselling registration fee via the secure online payment gateway.
Draft & Final Merit List: CENTAC will first publish a Draft Merit List and invite objections. After resolving discrepancies, the Final Merit List will be published.
Choice Filling: Eligible candidates must log in to submit and lock their preferences for medical colleges and courses before the deadline.
Seat Allotment & Reporting: Download your provisional allotment order if a seat is assigned, pay the requisite fees online, and report to the allotted college for final admission.
