Puducherry NEET UG Medical Admission Process
CENTAC conducts Puducherry UG NEET admissions for MBBS, BDS and BAMS. The 2026-27 authority matrix uses college, quota and Puducherry-region distributions; listed seats are not live vacancies.
Counselling Authority
CENTAC Puducherry
State Quota
Source-specific by college and region
Reference MBBS intake / colleges
180 IGMC&R I; 750 private MBBS / Source-specific matrix
Overview
CENTAC conducts Puducherry UG NEET admissions for MBBS, BDS and BAMS. The 2026-27 authority matrix uses college, quota and Puducherry-region distributions; listed seats are not live vacancies.
Counselling Authority & Official Portal
Authority Name
Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Government of Puducherry
Official Website
https://centacpuducherry.in/Counselling Portal
https://centacpuducherry.in/UgNeet_2026/Helpline
See the current CENTAC notice for the operative contact details
Current source documents
Current official updates, merit, allotment, fees, seat matrix and brochure links.
Dated 14 August 2026; listed quota totals, not live vacancies.
Dated 3 September 2026; marks by college or region, quota and category, not NEET AIR closing ranks.
Dated 28 August 2026; approved maximum fees for 2026-27 through 2028-29. Hostel, transport and food are excluded.
Use this source for the complete eligibility and application conditions.
Eligibility Criteria
Summary
Use the current CENTAC UG NEET 2026-27 brochure and notice for NEET qualification, region, domicile, category, NRI and document requirements. The portal does not infer eligibility from historical practice.
Domicile Rule
The official 2026-27 matrix distinguishes Puducherry, Karaikal, Yanam and Mahe allocations. Confirm the applicable region and domicile conditions in the current CENTAC brochure before choice filling.
Reservation & Category Quota
| Category | Reservation | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Government / state quota | College-specific | Published as a quota total in the official 2026-27 matrix. |
| All India quota | College-specific | Where shown in the college-specific official matrix. |
| NRI / NRI-sponsored | College-specific | Where shown; confirm eligibility and documents from the current notice. |
| Regional and horizontal reservations | Source-specific | Puducherry, Karaikal, Yanam and Mahe allocations and category reservations are shown in the Government of Puducherry matrix. |
Step-by-Step Counselling Process
Read the current CENTAC notice
Confirm the applicable course, region, category, quota, dates, documents and reporting conditions from the current official notice.
Register on the UG NEET portal
Complete the application and retain the submitted form and payment record.
Review merit and preferences
Use the official merit, course-preference and seat-matrix notices; do not treat a marks notice as an AIR cutoff.
Check allotment
Download the official allotment result and read its fee, joining and reporting conditions.
Pay only after confirmation
Verify the current fee notice, college instructions and any applicable court-order caveat before payment.
Report with required documents
Follow the reporting deadline in the latest CENTAC allotment notice and submit the required originals.
Important Dates
| Event | Official date status |
|---|---|
| Current 2026–27 counselling schedule | Not verified in latest source review |
Key Points to Remember
- The official 2026-27 matrix lists 180 IGMC&R I MBBS seats, 63 Rajiv Gandhi Ayurveda Medical College BAMS seats, 750 private MBBS seats, 125 MGPGIDS BDS seats and 200 private BDS seats.
- The Round 1 cutoff notice reports marks, not NEET AIR closing ranks; the portal keeps it separate from rank-based cutoff tables.
- The fee order states that approved fees are maximum charges for the covered period and excludes hostel, transport and food.
- The fee order records a court-order caveat for Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical and Dental Colleges; candidates must read the latest applicable order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are CENTAC matrix seats live vacancies?
No. They are listed quota totals from the Government of Puducherry 2026-27 matrix. A later official vacancy notice is required for vacancy claims.
Does the CENTAC Round 1 cutoff file show AIR closing ranks?
No. It reports marks by college or region, quota and category. It is not treated as rank-based cutoff evidence.
Where should I confirm current dates and fees?
Use the current CENTAC authority page and the relevant allotment or fee notice immediately before registration, payment or reporting.
Explore Puducherry Medical Colleges
View complete list of MBBS and BDS colleges in Puducherry with seat matrix, fee structure, and cutoff ranks
Official Source
Authority
CENTAC Puducherry
Website
https://centacpuducherry.in/Quick Stats
- State Quota
- Source-specific by college and region
- Reference MBBS intake
- 180 IGMC&R I; 750 private MBBS
- Medical Colleges
- Source-specific matrix
- Courses
- 3
Reference values are not live vacancy totals. Confirm current rules, seat scope, and any source-specific figures with the official authority.