CENTAC NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Allotment: Puducherry Seat Assignment & Joining Deadline

The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC) of Puducherry has announced the provisional seat allotment for NEET UG 2026 Round 1 counselling. The allotment covers MBBS, BDS, BAMS (Ayurveda), and BVSc & AH (Veterinary) programmes under the National SS and NRI quota categories for the 2026–27 academic year. If you have received an allotment, you must report to your assigned college by 5 PM on September 7, 2026—missing this deadline will result in automatic cancellation of your seat. This article explains what you need to do, what documents to carry, and how to avoid losing your admission.

What CENTAC Released and When

On September 3, 2026, CENTAC published the Round 1 provisional seat allotment on its official portal at centacpuducherry.in. This allotment covers admission to four professional courses: MBBS, BDS, BAMS, and BVSc & AH. The allotment was issued for candidates who applied under the National SS (Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe) and NRI (Non-Resident Indian) quota categories.

The allotment is provisional, meaning it is subject to document verification and fee payment at the college. Candidates can log in to the CENTAC portal using their application number and date of birth to view which college and course they have been assigned.

Critical Joining Deadline: September 7, 2026

The most important date for allotted candidates is September 7, 2026. You must report to your assigned college by 5:00 PM on this date. This is not a soft deadline—CENTAC has explicitly warned that any candidate who does not join by this time will have their seat automatically cancelled.

Once your seat is cancelled, it will not be held for you. Instead, it will be added to the pool of vacant seats for Round 2 counselling. This means you will lose your current allotment and will need to participate in the next round if you wish to secure admission. Given the competitive nature of NEET UG counselling, losing a confirmed allotment is a significant setback.

How to Check Your Allotment on the CENTAC Portal

Checking your allotment is straightforward and takes only a few minutes. Visit the official CENTAC website at centacpuducherry.in and look for the Round 1 Provisional Allotment link for NEET UG. You will need to enter two pieces of information: your application number and your date of birth.

Once you log in, your allotted college name and course will appear on the screen. Download and save this allotment letter immediately—you will need to print at least two copies to carry with you when you report to the college. CENTAC does not send SMS or email notifications, so it is your responsibility to check the portal and download your letter.

• Visit centacpuducherry.in
• Click on the Round 1 Provisional Allotment link for NEET UG
• Enter your application number and date of birth
• View your allotted college and course
• Download and print at least two copies of the allotment letter

Documents You Must Carry When Reporting

When you report to your allotted college, you must bring original documents along with two sets of photocopies. The college will verify these documents as part of the admission process. Missing or incomplete documentation can delay your admission or, in some cases, block it entirely. Plan ahead and gather all required papers before your reporting date.

The college will also conduct a verification process and issue a joining report once your documents are confirmed. At this stage, you will also be required to pay the course fee. Make sure you have arranged the fee in advance so you can complete payment on the day of reporting.

• CENTAC provisional allotment letter (downloaded from the portal)
• NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
• Nativity or residence certificate (if you have claimed it)
• Category certificate (if you are a reserved category candidate)
• Aadhaar card and recent passport-size photographs
• Transfer certificate and conduct certificate from your last school

Fee Payment and Accepted Modes

CENTAC published the fee structure for medical, dental, and nursing programmes on August 28, 2026. The exact fee you will pay depends on the course and college you have been allotted. Before you travel to the college, check the official CENTAC notification on centacpuducherry.in to confirm the applicable fee for your specific course and institution.

Payment is typically accepted through demand draft or online transfer at the allotted college. Carry proof of payment (such as a bank receipt or demand draft counterfoil) when you report for verification. This proof will be required as part of your admission documentation.

What Happens After You Report to the College

Once you arrive at the college with your documents and fee, the admission process moves into the verification and confirmation stage. The college will check your original documents against the photocopies you have submitted. They will verify that all information matches your NEET scorecard and allotment letter.

After verification is complete and your fee is received, the college will issue a joining report or admission confirmation letter. This letter is your proof of admission and should be kept safely. You will then be directed to complete any remaining formalities, such as hostel registration or course-specific orientation, depending on the college's procedures.

Why CENTAC Matters for Puducherry NEET Aspirants

CENTAC is the single-window admission authority for professional courses in Puducherry. It manages state quota seats, National SS quota seats, and NRI quota seats through one unified counselling process. This centralized system ensures transparency and prevents candidates from having to navigate multiple separate counselling portals.

For NEET UG aspirants, this means that whether you are a Puducherry resident, a candidate from another state applying under the National SS quota, or an NRI candidate, your admission is processed through the same system with the same rules and deadlines. Understanding CENTAC's process and meeting its deadlines is essential for securing your medical or dental seat in Puducherry.

What to Do Immediately After Receiving Your Allotment

If you have been allotted a seat, your first step is to download and print your allotment letter from the CENTAC portal. Print at least two copies—one to carry with you and one as a backup. Next, gather all the original documents listed above and prepare two sets of self-attested photocopies. This preparation should be done well in advance, not on the day of reporting.

Arrange the course fee in the mode accepted by your allotted college (demand draft or online transfer). Confirm the exact fee amount by checking the CENTAC fee notification. Finally, plan your travel to the college and ensure you arrive well before 5 PM on September 7, 2026. Do not leave this to the last minute—travel delays or document-gathering issues could cause you to miss the deadline.

• Log in to centacpuducherry.in and download your Round 1 allotment letter
• Print at least two copies of the allotment letter
• Gather all original documents and prepare two sets of self-attested photocopies
• Confirm the applicable course fee from the CENTAC notification
• Arrange the fee in the accepted mode (demand draft or online transfer)
• Plan your travel and aim to arrive at the college well before 5 PM on September 7, 2026

What Happens Next: Round 2 and Beyond

After the September 7 joining deadline closes, CENTAC will compile a list of seats that have been vacated by candidates who did not report. These vacant seats will be added to the Round 2 counselling pool. If you did not receive an allotment in Round 1, or if you are waiting to see if a better option becomes available, you should monitor the CENTAC portal for the Round 2 schedule and updated vacancy list.

Round 2 typically follows a similar process: preference submission, allotment, and a joining deadline. Keep checking centacpuducherry.in for announcements about Round 2 counselling dates and the updated seat matrix. The more rounds of counselling that occur, the more seats become available, so candidates who were not allotted in earlier rounds often get opportunities in later rounds.

Frequently asked questions

If you have received a CENTAC Round 1 allotment, act immediately: download your letter, gather your documents, arrange your fee, and plan to report by 5 PM on September 7, 2026. Missing this deadline will result in automatic seat cancellation with no option for recovery. For those awaiting Round 2, keep monitoring centacpuducherry.in for the next counselling schedule and updated vacancy list.