CENTAC has opened round 2 registrations for NEET UG counselling 2026, inviting eligible candidates to submit course preferences for 882 seats across MBBS, BDS, and BAMS programmes.
Round: Round 2
Authority: CENTAC (Centralised Admissions Committee, Puducherry)
Seats available: 882 across MBBS, BDS, and BAMS
Action required: Registration and course preference submission
CENTAC NEET counselling 2026 round 2: What candidates must do
Candidates who qualify for round 2 must register on the CENTAC portal and fill in their course preferences carefully. Seat allotment in CENTAC counselling is based on NEET UG 2026 merit and the preferences submitted during this window.
Students are advised to list all preferred courses and colleges in order of priority before the deadline, as preferences cannot typically be revised after submission closes.
Seats on offer
The 882 seats up for allocation in round 2 span three courses:
- MBBS – undergraduate medical degree
- BDS – undergraduate dental degree
- BAMS – Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery
Who should apply
Candidates who were not allotted a seat in round 1, or who were allotted a seat but did not join and remain eligible under CENTAC rules, should check their eligibility and participate in round 2 registration without delay.
Next steps for applicants
- Visit the official CENTAC website to confirm round 2 schedule and deadlines
- Complete registration and pay any applicable fee within the stipulated window
- Submit course and college preferences in order of priority
- Keep NEET UG 2026 scorecard, identity documents, and category certificates ready for verification
Candidates should monitor the official CENTAC portal regularly for allotment results and reporting instructions once the preference window closes.
