The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC) of Puducherry has published the draft merit list for postgraduate MD and MS courses under government and management quotas for NEET-PG 2026. This is a critical milestone in the admission process: the draft list shows which candidates have qualified for counselling based on their NEET-PG scores and eligibility. Candidates now have a narrow window to verify their details, raise objections if needed, and confirm their course preferences before the final merit list is released. Missing these deadlines could mean losing your seat allotment opportunity.
Verify your draft merit list status immediately, submit any objections or missing certificates by 9 November 2026 at 5 PM, and ensure your course preferences are filled in—leaving preferences blank will disqualify you from allotment.
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Unlock My College ListWhat CENTAC Has Released and Why It Matters
CENTAC has made public the draft merit list for MD and MS postgraduate courses across government, management, and Telugu-minority management quotas. This list is built on the NEET-PG 2026 cutoff scores that each candidate achieved. The draft list also includes special category rankings for Puducherry residents in categories such as meritorious sports persons, persons with disabilities, freedom fighters, and ex-servicemen.
For an MBBS graduate, this draft list is your first official confirmation of whether you have cleared the merit threshold for counselling. It is not your final allotment—it is a checkpoint. The committee will now process objections and verify documents before publishing a revised draft and then the final merit list. Understanding this distinction is important: a place on the draft list does not guarantee a seat, but absence from it means you will not proceed further in this round.
Critical Deadline: Objections and Certificate Submission by 9 November
Candidates have until 9 November 2026 at 5:00 PM to submit objections or upload missing certificates through their CENTAC dashboard. This is a hard deadline. If your application shows a verification status issue, or if you have been asked to submit a renewed Revenue Certificate (a document proving your domicile or residency status), you must act now.
Common reasons for objections include discrepancies in name spelling, date of birth, category classification, or eligibility criteria. If CENTAC has flagged your application as incomplete—for example, if your Revenue Certificate has expired or was not recently renewed—you must upload the corrected document before the deadline. Candidates whose claims were rejected solely because of an outdated Revenue Certificate are explicitly invited to resubmit proper certificates. After 5 PM on 9 November, the portal will close and objections will not be accepted.
- Log into your CENTAC dashboard and check your verification status
- If flagged, identify what document or information is missing
- Upload corrected or renewed certificates (e.g., Revenue Certificate, caste certificate, disability certificate)
- Submit objections if you believe there is an error in your merit list placement
- Do not wait—submit before 5 PM on 9 November 2026
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Course Preference Submission: A Non-Negotiable Step
CENTAC has published the seat matrix for MD and MS courses on its website. Candidates must now review this matrix and update their course preferences if they have not already done so. This is not optional. The committee has explicitly stated that candidates whose course preference list remains empty will not be considered for allotment in Round 1.
The seat matrix shows how many seats are available in each speciality (such as Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Radiology, Anesthesia, and others) across government and management colleges in Puducherry. You should rank these courses in order of your preference. Your ranking, combined with your merit position and the availability of seats, will determine which course and college you are offered. If you leave this field blank, the system will not allocate you any seat, regardless of your merit rank.
- Visit the CENTAC website and download or view the seat matrix for MD/MS courses
- Identify which specialities and colleges are available
- Rank your preferred courses in order of choice
- Update your preferences in your dashboard before the deadline for Round 1 allotment
- Confirm your submission—do not assume it has been saved
What Happens After the Objection Deadline
Once the 9 November deadline passes, CENTAC will review all objections and process any certificate submissions. The committee will then publish a revised draft merit list, which may differ from the current draft because some candidates' positions may change based on corrected information or newly submitted documents. The number of candidates on the revised list is subject to change—some may be added if their objections are upheld, and others may be removed if their applications are found to be ineligible.
After the revised draft is published, a final merit list will be released. This final list will form the basis for Round 1 allotment. Candidates on the final merit list, in order of their rank and based on their course preferences and seat availability, will be offered seats. The allotment will be conducted algorithmically: the system will match your rank, your preferences, and available seats to assign you a course and college.
Duplicate Applications and Document Verification Rules
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CENTAC has issued a stern warning: if any candidate has submitted more than one application, both applications will be rejected and the candidate's eligibility will be cancelled. This is a zero-tolerance policy. If you applied more than once—whether by mistake or intentionally—you must contact CENTAC immediately to clarify, though rejection is likely.
Additionally, any false information discovered in your application will result in rejection or cancellation of admission. Final admission is conditional on physical verification of all documents. If, during verification, CENTAC finds that you have submitted forged documents (such as a fake caste certificate, fake degree, or fake Revenue Certificate), your admission will be cancelled and legal action will be initiated against you. This is not a minor administrative issue—it is a criminal matter. Submit only genuine, original documents.
- Do not submit duplicate applications
- Ensure all information in your application is accurate and truthful
- Prepare original, unaltered copies of all certificates for physical verification
- Do not attempt to forge or alter any document
- Understand that document fraud can result in legal consequences
How This Affects Your NEET-PG Admission Timeline
The release of the draft merit list marks the transition from the application phase to the verification and allotment phase of NEET-PG counselling. You are now in a race against time. The next 48 hours (until 9 November 5 PM) are crucial. After that, the process moves into CENTAC's hands: they will review objections, publish the revised draft, finalize the merit list, and then conduct allotment.
For most candidates, Round 1 allotment will follow within days or weeks of the final merit list publication. Once you are allotted a seat, you will be required to report to your assigned college, complete document verification, and pay fees to confirm your admission. Delays in any of these steps can result in forfeiture of your seat. Plan ahead: ensure your documents are ready, your course preferences are submitted, and you are prepared to move quickly once allotment results are announced.
Practical Checklist for NEET-PG Candidates Right Now
To ensure you do not miss any critical step, follow this checklist immediately. First, log into your CENTAC dashboard and check whether your name appears on the draft merit list. Second, verify that all your personal details—name, date of birth, category, qualification—are correct. Third, check your verification status to see if any documents are flagged as missing or incomplete. Fourth, if any documents are flagged, gather the corrected or renewed versions and upload them before 9 November 5 PM. Fifth, review the seat matrix and finalize your course preferences in order of priority. Sixth, submit your preferences and confirm the submission. Seventh, keep a screenshot or printout of your submitted preferences for your records.
- Check your draft merit list status on the CENTAC dashboard
- Verify all personal and educational details for accuracy
- Identify any flagged or missing documents
- Gather and upload corrected certificates before 9 November 5 PM
- Review the seat matrix for available MD/MS courses
- Rank your course preferences in order of choice
- Submit preferences and save confirmation
- Keep records of all submissions and deadlines
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
What does it mean if my name is on the CENTAC draft merit list?
It means you have met the NEET-PG 2026 cutoff score for your category and are eligible to proceed to the allotment phase. However, the draft list is not final. CENTAC will review objections and verify documents before publishing a revised draft and then a final merit list. Your position on the draft list may change if other candidates' objections are upheld or if errors are corrected.
What should I do if I find an error in my draft merit list entry?
Log into your CENTAC dashboard and submit an objection before 9 November 2026 at 5:00 PM. Describe the error clearly (e.g., name misspelled, wrong date of birth, wrong category assigned) and provide supporting documents if needed. CENTAC will review your objection and correct the error in the revised draft merit list if it is valid.
What happens if I do not submit my course preferences?
You will not be considered for allotment in Round 1, even if you are on the final merit list. CENTAC has explicitly stated that candidates with empty course preference lists will be excluded from allotment. You must rank at least one course to be eligible for a seat.
Can I update my course preferences after 9 November?
The source does not specify a deadline for course preference submission separate from the objection deadline. It is safest to assume that course preferences should be submitted by 9 November 2026 at 5:00 PM. Contact CENTAC directly if you are unsure about the exact deadline for preference updates.
What if I submitted two applications by mistake?
Both applications will be rejected and your candidature will be cancelled. You will not be eligible for allotment. Contact CENTAC immediately to explain the situation, though rejection is likely. In future counselling rounds, ensure you submit only one application.
What documents will be verified physically after allotment?
CENTAC will verify all documents you submitted during the application process, including your MBBS degree, NEET-PG scorecard, category certificate (if applicable), Revenue Certificate, and any other supporting documents. Ensure all documents are original, unaltered, and genuine. Forged documents will result in cancellation of admission and legal action.
When will the final merit list be published?
The source does not specify an exact date. CENTAC will publish the revised draft merit list after reviewing objections (which close on 9 November 2026 at 5:00 PM), and then the final merit list will follow. Monitor the CENTAC website regularly for updates.
What is a Revenue Certificate and why is it important?
A Revenue Certificate is an official document issued by your state or union territory government that proves your domicile or residency status. It is required for eligibility in many PG counselling processes. If your Revenue Certificate has expired or was not recently renewed, CENTAC may reject your application. You must submit a newly renewed certificate before 9 November 2026 at 5:00 PM if flagged.
Act immediately: verify your draft merit list status, submit any objections or missing documents by 9 November 2026 at 5:00 PM, and confirm your course preferences on the CENTAC dashboard. Missing these deadlines will disqualify you from Round 1 allotment. Monitor the CENTAC website for the revised draft and final merit list announcements.
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