The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), under the Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Puducherry, has released its detailed Information Brochure for 2026-27 covering admission to NEET UG based courses – MBBS, BDS, BAMS and BVSc & AH (National SS & NRI). The brochure lays out the complete counselling process, seat distribution, fee structure, and document requirements for aspirants.
Total Seats on Offer
| Course | Total Seats (Approx.) |
| MBBS | 930 |
| BDS | 325 |
| B.A.M.S. | 63 |
| B.V.Sc. & A.H. | 26 |
| Overall Total (incl. AIQ) | 1,344 |
Institution-Wise Snapshot
| Course | Government Institution | Private Colleges |
| MBBS | IGMCRI, Puducherry (180 seats) | PIMS, SMVMCH, SVMCH&RC (250 each) |
| BDS | MGPGIDS, Puducherry (125 seats) | SVDC, MINDS (100 each) |
| BAMS | RGAMC, Mahe (63 seats) | – |
| BVSc & AH | RIVER, Puducherry (26 seats) | – |
Quota Categories Explained
- Government Quota (GQ): For Puducherry residents only, across Government and Private colleges
- Management Quota (MQ): Open seats filled on All-India basis (NEET score/rank)
- Telugu Minority Quota (MQT): For Puducherry residents from the Telugu linguistic minority – applicable at SVMCH&RC (MBBS) and SVDC (BDS)
- NRI Quota: For NRI, NRI-Sponsored, OCI, OCI-Sponsored and Foreign Nationals (FN not eligible for BVSc & AH)
Application Fee
| Quota | SC/ST/PwD (Puducherry Residents) | Others |
| Government Quota | Rs. 500 | Rs. 1,000 |
| Management Quota | Rs. 2,000 | Rs. 2,000 |
| NRI / NRI Sponsored / OCI / OCI Sponsored / FN | Rs. 5,000 | Rs. 5,000 |
Reservation Structure (Government Quota)
| Category | Puducherry/Karaikal/Yanam | Mahe Region |
| Unreserved (UR) | 50% | 50% |
| OBC | 11% | 16% |
| BCM | 2% | 10% |
| MBC | 18% | 7% |
| EBC | 2% | Nil |
| BT | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| SC | 16% | 16% |
| ST | 0.5% | 0.5% |
Horizontal reservations also apply for Freedom Fighter (4%), PwD (5%), Ex-Servicemen (1%), Meritorious Sports Persons (1%) and Government School Students (10%).
Regional Reservation Split
| Region | Share of Puducherry Seats |
| Puducherry | 75% |
| Karaikal | 18% |
| Mahe | 4% |
| Yanam | 3% |
Counselling: Four Online Rounds
- Round 1 – No registration fee
- Round 2 – Registration fee applicable (Rs. 5,000–10,000 for GQ; Rs. 2,00,000 for MQ/NRI)
- Round 3 – Higher registration fee slabs; Government Quota seats convert to Management/Self-Supporting if unfilled
- Stray Round – Full tuition fee payable; only for candidates not admitted in earlier rounds
Sliding between colleges/courses is allowed only in Round 2 and Round 3. All counselling – from application to allotment – is conducted online only.
Key Documents Required
- NEET UG 2026 Score Card
- 10th & 12th Standard Marksheets
- Passport-size photo & signature
- Residence/Community Certificate (Puducherry residents — dated on/after 01.01.2026)
- EWS Certificate (on/after 01.04.2026), where applicable
- Category, Regional, or Special Reservation certificates (Freedom Fighter, PwBD, ESM, MSP, Govt. School Quota), where applicable
- For NRI/OCI/FN candidates: passport, embassy certificate, sponsor relationship certificate, and relationship tree – all with specific validity windows
Important Rules Candidates Must Know
- Only one application per candidate is allowed; duplicates lead to cancellation of candidature.
- Candidates with dual nativity claims (claiming residency benefits in more than one state/UT) face disqualification and possible legal action.
- Application data cannot be edited after the submission deadline.
- Fresh course preferences must be submitted for every counselling round – previous round preferences become void.
- Original certificates must be produced only at the time of admission in the allotted college.
Stipend for MBBS Interns
The brochure confirms a monthly stipend of Rs. 20,000 for MBBS interns in private medical colleges, on par with the Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, as per NMC norms.
Get the Full Brochure
The complete 2026-27 Information Brochure – including seat matrix, eligibility norms, certificate formats and annexures – can be downloaded here:
Official Contact
- Website: www.centacpuducherry.in
- Email: centacugneet@dhtepdy.edu.in
- Helpline: 0413-2655570 / 2655571
