The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC) for Puducherry has released the seat availability list for NEET UG 2026 Round 2 counselling. A total of 882 seats remain open across MBBS, BDS, and BAMS programmes in government and private colleges after the first round of allotments. If you participated in Round 1 but did not secure a seat, or if you want to upgrade your course choice, Round 2 is your opportunity. However, the registration and preference-filling window is tight—it closes on September 10, 2026 at 5 PM. Understanding the rules, fees, and process is critical to avoid missing this chance.
All NEET UG candidates registered with CENTAC must submit fresh course preferences by September 10, 2026 at 5 PM for Round 2; Round 1 preferences do not carry forward and will be cancelled if you secure a new allotment.
What is CENTAC Round 2 and why does it matter?
CENTAC coordinates centralised admissions for medical, dental, and ayurveda programmes in the Union Territory of Puducherry. After the first round of seat allotments, some candidates do not join their allocated seats, and some colleges have unfilled positions. Round 2 opens these vacant seats to all registered candidates, giving them a second chance to secure admission or move to a preferred course or college.
Round 2 is not a consolation round—it is a full re-allotment cycle. Candidates who were allotted a seat in Round 1 but did not join, as well as those who received no allotment, can both participate. The key difference is that all previous preferences are erased, and you must make entirely new choices based on the Round 2 vacancy list.
How many seats are available in CENTAC Round 2?
CENTAC has released a total of 882 vacant seats across three undergraduate medical streams: MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery), BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), and BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery). These seats span government colleges, private medical institutions, and the ayurveda college operated by Puducherry.
The exact college-wise and course-wise breakdown is available in the official seat matrix PDF on the CENTAC portal at centacpuducherry.in. Candidates must download this document to identify which colleges and courses have vacancies in their eligible quota (Government, Management, NRI, or other applicable category).
Who can apply for CENTAC Round 2?
Any candidate who registered with CENTAC for the 2026 NEET UG counselling cycle is eligible for Round 2. This includes three groups: candidates who did not receive any allotment in Round 1, candidates who were allotted a seat in Round 1 but did not join, and candidates who were allotted and joined a seat in Round 1 but now wish to upgrade or change their course.
However, fresh registrations are not accepted for Round 2. If you missed the initial registration deadline, you cannot participate in this round. Only those already registered in the CENTAC system can proceed.
Registration fees for Round 2: what you need to pay
The registration fee for Round 2 varies depending on your quota and category. Most candidates who were allotted a seat in Round 1 do not need to pay the fee again if they are applying under the same quota. However, candidates in the EBC (Economically Backward Class), SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe), and GSS (Government Sponsored Scheme) categories must pay the fee afresh even if they participated in Round 1.
For candidates applying under the Government quota (General, EWS, OBC, MBC, BCM, BT categories), the fee is ₹10,000. Those in the Government EBC, SC, ST, and GSS categories pay ₹5,000. Candidates applying under Management, NRI, OCI, PIO, or Foreign National quotas must pay ₹2,00,000. Payment is made online during the registration process on the CENTAC portal.
- Government UT Puducherry (GE, EWS, OBC, MBC, BCM, BT): ₹10,000
- Government (EBC, SC, ST, GSS): ₹5,000
- Management, NRI, OCI, PIO, Foreign National: ₹2,00,000
Critical dates and deadlines for Round 2
The timeline for CENTAC Round 2 is compressed and leaves little room for delay. The Round 2 vacancy list was released on September 9, 2026. Registration and course preference filling closes on September 10, 2026 at 5 PM—this is a hard deadline. Any submission after 5 PM will not be accepted.
If you were allotted a seat in Round 1 and wish to resign from it to participate in Round 2, you must do so by September 11, 2026 at 5 PM. The Round 2 seat allotment result will be announced at a later date, which will be communicated on the portal. Candidates must monitor centacpuducherry.in regularly for updates on the allotment schedule and reporting dates.
- Round 2 Vacancy List Released: September 9, 2026
- Registration and Course Preferences Deadline: September 10, 2026 at 5 PM
- Resignation from Round 1 Seat Deadline: September 11, 2026 at 5 PM
- Round 2 Seat Allotment Result: To be announced
How to register and fill preferences for Round 2
The entire Round 2 process is conducted online through the CENTAC portal. Start by visiting centacpuducherry.in and locating the Round 2 registration link. Log in using your existing CENTAC registration credentials (the same username and password you used for Round 1). If you have forgotten your login details, use the 'Forgot Password' option to reset them.
Once logged in, pay the applicable registration fee online. After payment confirmation, you will be directed to the course preference form. Here, you must select fresh courses and colleges based on the Round 2 vacancy list. You can apply under different quotas if eligible (for example, switching from Government to Management quota). After filling all preferences, submit the form and save the confirmation page for your records. Do not close the browser until you see the final submission confirmation.
- Visit centacpuducherry.in and open the Round 2 registration link
- Log in with your CENTAC credentials
- Pay the applicable registration fee online
- Download and review the Round 2 seat matrix PDF
- Fill fresh course preferences under your eligible quota
- Submit and save the confirmation page
Why Round 1 preferences do not carry forward—and what this means
A critical rule in CENTAC Round 2 is that all preferences submitted in Round 1 are automatically cancelled and do not carry forward. This means that even if you carefully ranked colleges and courses in Round 1, those choices will not be considered in Round 2. You must submit an entirely new preference list.
This rule exists because the seat availability changes between rounds. Colleges that had no vacancies in Round 1 may have seats in Round 2, and vice versa. Additionally, if you secure a new allotment in Round 2, your Round 1 allotted course is automatically cancelled. This is why it is essential to think carefully about your Round 2 preferences and ensure you do not leave the preference list empty—an empty list will result in no seat allocation at all.
Documents you must have ready before filling preferences
Before you begin the Round 2 registration process, gather all required documents and keep them accessible. You will need your NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard to verify your eligibility and rank. Your Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates are required to confirm your educational qualifications.
If you are a Puducherry resident, you will need a nativity or residence certificate. If you belong to a reserved category (SC, ST, OBC, EBC) or are eligible for EWS (Economically Weaker Section) status, bring the relevant community or category certificate issued by the appropriate authority. Finally, keep a valid photo ID proof such as an Aadhaar card or passport ready for verification. Having these documents in digital or physical form will speed up the registration process.
- NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard
- Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets and certificates
- Nativity or residence certificate (for Puducherry candidates)
- Community, EWS, or category certificate (if applicable)
- Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar, passport, or similar)
Key rules to remember before locking your Round 2 preferences
Once you submit your Round 2 preferences, they cannot be changed. The allotment process will begin based on your submitted choices, your NEET rank, and the availability of seats in each college and course. Seats may shift dynamically during the live allotment run, meaning that even if a seat was shown as available when you filled preferences, it may be filled by a higher-ranked candidate before your turn.
If you were allotted a seat in Round 1 and secure a new allotment in Round 2, your Round 1 seat is automatically cancelled. You cannot hold both seats. This is why candidates sometimes choose to resign from their Round 1 seat before Round 2 allotment is announced—to avoid confusion or to free up that seat for other candidates. If you do not submit any preferences in Round 2, you will not be allotted any seat, even if you were allotted in Round 1.
- All Round 1 preferences are null and void for Round 2
- Fresh preferences must be submitted; old choices will not be considered
- A new Round 2 allotment automatically cancels your Round 1 course
- Seats may shift dynamically during the live allotment process
- Empty preference lists result in no seat allocation
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I was allotted a seat in Round 1 but did not join. Can I participate in Round 2?
Yes, you can participate in Round 2. All candidates registered with CENTAC, whether they received an allotment in Round 1 or not, and whether they joined or not, are eligible for Round 2. However, you must register again, pay the applicable fee (unless you are in certain categories), and submit fresh course preferences. Your Round 1 preferences will not carry forward.
What happens to my Round 1 seat if I get allotted in Round 2?
If you secure a new allotment in Round 2, your Round 1 allotted seat is automatically cancelled. You cannot hold both seats. This is why some candidates choose to resign from their Round 1 seat before Round 2 allotment is announced, to avoid any confusion or to free up that seat for other candidates.
Do I have to pay the Round 2 registration fee if I paid it in Round 1?
Most candidates who were allotted in Round 1 do not need to pay the fee again if they are applying under the same quota. However, candidates in the EBC, SC, ST, and GSS categories must pay the fee afresh even if they participated in Round 1. The fee amounts are: Government quota ₹10,000, Government EBC/SC/ST/GSS ₹5,000, and Management/NRI/OCI/PIO/Foreign National ₹2,00,000.
What is the deadline for filling Round 2 preferences?
The deadline for registering and filling course preferences for Round 2 is September 10, 2026 at 5 PM. This is a hard deadline. Any submission after 5 PM will not be accepted. If you wish to resign from your Round 1 seat, you must do so by September 11, 2026 at 5 PM.
Can I change my preferences after I submit them for Round 2?
No, once you submit your Round 2 preferences, they cannot be changed. The allotment process will begin based on your submitted choices, your NEET rank, and seat availability. Seats may shift dynamically during the live allotment run, so a seat shown as available when you filled preferences may be filled by a higher-ranked candidate before your turn.
What happens if I do not submit any preferences for Round 2?
If you do not submit any preferences for Round 2, you will not be allotted any seat in this round, even if you were allotted in Round 1. It is essential to fill at least one preference to be considered for allotment.
How do I know which colleges and courses have vacancies in Round 2?
CENTAC has released the Round 2 seat matrix PDF on the official portal at centacpuducherry.in. Download this document to see the college-wise and course-wise breakdown of available seats. The matrix will show which colleges have MBBS, BDS, or BAMS seats available in your eligible quota.
Can I apply under a different quota in Round 2 if I applied under Government quota in Round 1?
Yes, if you are eligible, you can apply under a different quota in Round 2. For example, you can switch from Government quota to Management or NRI quota if you meet the eligibility criteria. However, the registration fee will differ based on the quota you choose.
Mark September 10, 2026 at 5 PM as your absolute deadline to register and fill preferences for CENTAC Round 2. Download the seat matrix immediately, verify your eligibility and quota, and prepare your preference list carefully. Monitor centacpuducherry.in for the Round 2 allotment result and reporting schedule once preferences are submitted.
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