If you're a NEET-UG qualified candidate hoping for a state-quota MBBS, BDS, BAMS or BVSc & AH seat in Puducherry, there's a small but important update worth acting on immediately. The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), which runs Puducherry's counselling for these courses, has extended its online registration deadline to August 8, 2026, as per a notice dated August 6. This is a short, two-day extension aimed at candidates who missed the original cutoff — not a full re-opening of the process. Anyone eligible but not yet registered should treat this as a final, narrow opportunity before merit lists and seat allotment rounds begin.
Eligible NEET UG 2026 candidates wanting Puducherry MBBS, BDS, BAMS or BVSc & AH seats must complete online registration at centacpuducherry.in by August 8, 2026 — after which the window closes and merit-list processing starts.
What exactly changed
CENTAC's counselling covers admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS and BVSc & AH courses in Puducherry institutions for the 2026-27 academic year, across National, Service Category (SS) and NRI seats.
The original registration window has been extended by a short margin, moving the last date to August 8, 2026, per the official notice. Before this extension, CENTAC had already received 5,641 completed applications, indicating that most candidates interested in these seats have already applied — this extension is aimed at the remainder who missed the earlier cutoff.
Who can apply
Only candidates who have a valid NEET UG 2026 All India Rank issued by the National Testing Agency (NTA) are eligible to register. Beyond that basic qualification, CENTAC applies its own residency and category norms for Puducherry state-quota seats.
Candidates seeking NRI seats need to separately satisfy the NRI eligibility conditions laid out in the CENTAC UG NEET 2026-27 Information Brochure. Standard age and academic eligibility rules set by the National Medical Commission and the Dental Council of India also apply on top of CENTAC's own criteria.
Courses and seat categories on offer
The extended window is not limited to MBBS — it spans multiple undergraduate health-science courses run through CENTAC, across both government and self-financing institutions in Puducherry.
- MBBS seats in Puducherry's government and private medical colleges
- BDS seats in Puducherry dental colleges
- BAMS seats in ayurveda institutions under CENTAC
- BVSc & AH seats across National, Service Category and NRI categories
How to register before the deadline
The process is entirely online, and candidates who already have their NEET UG 2026 documents in order should be able to complete it quickly.
The application needs to be submitted well before 5 PM on August 8, 2026, since portals often slow down or close exactly at the deadline. Don't wait for the last hour.
- Go to centacpuducherry.in and open the UG NEET 2026 admission link
- Register using your NEET UG 2026 roll number and application number
- Fill in personal, academic and category details as per the CENTAC brochure
- Upload the required documents in the specified format
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form
- Download and save the confirmation page for your records
Key dates and details at a glance
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | CENTAC, Government of Puducherry |
| Notice date | August 6, 2026 |
| Extended registration deadline | August 8, 2026 |
| Courses covered | MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BVSc & AH |
| Seat categories | National, Service Category (SS), NRI |
| Mode of application | Online at centacpuducherry.in |
| Helpdesk | 0413-2655570 / 0413-2655571 (10 AM–5 PM) |
What to watch after registration closes
Once the extended window shuts on August 8, CENTAC will move to preparing a provisional merit list based on NEET UG 2026 ranks, followed by choice filling and the first round of seat allotment. Candidates should keep checking centacpuducherry.in regularly for these updates rather than waiting for a notification, since counselling schedules can shift with short notice — as this deadline extension itself shows.
If you're also registered for other state or central counselling processes, keep track of overlapping dates so you don't miss reporting deadlines elsewhere while focused on Puducherry's schedule.
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Who can register in this extended CENTAC window?
Any candidate holding a valid NEET UG 2026 All India Rank from the NTA and meeting CENTAC's residency/category norms for Puducherry seats, or the NRI eligibility criteria for NRI-category seats.
What is the new last date to apply?
August 8, 2026, as per CENTAC's notice dated August 6, 2026. Applications should be completed online before 5 PM on that date.
Which courses does this counselling cover?
MBBS, BDS, BAMS and BVSc & AH seats in Puducherry institutions, across National, Service Category and NRI seat categories.
Where do I apply?
Only through the official CENTAC portal, centacpuducherry.in — there is no other authorised application channel.
What documents should I have ready before registering?
Your NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and 12 marksheets, residence proof, and category certificate where applicable, since these are typically required during the online application and later document verification.
What happens after registration closes on August 8?
CENTAC will release a provisional merit list based on NEET UG 2026 ranks, followed by choice filling and Round 1 seat allotment. These schedules will be published on centacpuducherry.in.
Whom do I contact if I face issues while applying?
CENTAC's helpdesk is available at 0413-2655570 or 0413-2655571 between 10 AM and 5 PM for queries related to registration.
If you are eligible and haven't registered yet for Puducherry's state-quota MBBS, BDS, BAMS or BVSc & AH seats, complete your CENTAC application well before the August 8 cutoff rather than waiting till the final hours. Once this window closes, attention shifts to the merit list and seat allotment rounds — keep checking centacpuducherry.in for those updates.
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