CENTAC, the body that runs medical and dental admissions in Puducherry, has issued a press release for candidates who applied under the PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) quota for NEET UG 2026-27 counselling. Every such candidate must appear in person before the Resident Medical Officer and Medical Board at Indira Gandhi Government General Hospital & Post Graduate Institute (IGGGH & PGI), Puducherry, for a preliminary check-up. This is done to officially confirm the percentage of disability before the candidate can be considered under the PwBD quota. The examination is scheduled for a single day, and the notice was released just one day in advance, so candidates need to act immediately. This is a mandatory step — missing it can affect a candidate's eligibility to be considered under the PwBD quota in CENTAC counselling.
All PwBD-quota applicants to CENTAC NEET UG 2026-27 must report to the RMO at IGGGH & PGI, Puducherry on 12 August 2026 at 8.30 a.m. with their photos, Aadhaar copy, application form copy and Permanent UDID card.
What this notice is about
CENTAC (Centralised Admission Committee) conducts NEET UG counselling for MBBS and BDS seats in Puducherry. Candidates who claim a seat under the PwBD quota — the reserved category for candidates with benchmark disabilities — must have their disability percentage verified by a government Medical Board before their claim can be accepted.
This press release informs all such applicants that the verification/physical examination has been scheduled, and tells them exactly where to go, when, and what to bring.
Who must attend
This applies only to candidates who have applied to CENTAC for NEET UG 2026-27 admission under the PwBD Quota. If you did not apply under this quota, this notice does not concern you.
Date, time and venue
The examination is scheduled for a single date. There is no mention of a second date or re-scheduling in the notice, so candidates should treat this as a one-time appointment.
- Date: 12 August 2026
- Time: 8.30 a.m.
- Venue: Office of the Resident Medical Officer (RMO), Indira Gandhi Government General Hospital & Post Graduate Institute (IGGGH & PGI), Puducherry
Documents candidates must carry
Candidates should bring all of the following. Since the notice does not mention any alternative documents, missing even one item could cause a problem at the check-up.
- Passport-size photographs — 4 copies
- Xerox (photocopy) of Aadhaar card
- Copy of the CENTAC Application Form
- Permanent UDID card (Unique Disability ID card) for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
| Document | Format required |
|---|---|
| Photograph | Passport size, 4 copies |
| Identity proof | Xerox copy of Aadhaar card |
| Application proof | Copy of CENTAC Application Form |
| Disability proof | Permanent UDID card for PwBD |
Why this examination matters
The physical examination is a preliminary medical check-up, and its purpose is for the Medical Board to give its opinion on the exact percentage of the candidate's disability. This percentage decides whether a candidate meets the benchmark required to be eligible for the PwBD quota, and it can affect the counselling outcome. Candidates who skip this appointment risk losing consideration under the PwBD quota, since this verification appears to be a mandatory step in the CENTAC process — the notice gives no alternative arrangement or later date.
How CENTAC is informing candidates
Besides this press release, CENTAC has stated that SMS alerts are also being sent to affected candidates directly. If you applied under the PwBD quota, check your registered mobile number for this SMS, and also check your CENTAC login dashboard regularly for any further instructions or grievance updates.
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Who needs to attend this physical examination?
Only candidates who applied to CENTAC under the PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) quota for NEET UG 2026-27 admission need to attend.
When and where is the examination?
On 12 August 2026 at 8.30 a.m., before the Resident Medical Officer at Indira Gandhi Government General Hospital & Post Graduate Institute (IGGGH & PGI), Puducherry.
What documents should I carry?
Four passport-size photographs, a photocopy of your Aadhaar card, a copy of your CENTAC application form, and your Permanent UDID card for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.
What is the purpose of this check-up?
It is a preliminary medical check-up so the Medical Board can give its opinion on the exact percentage of the candidate's disability, which determines PwBD quota eligibility.
What if I don't have a Permanent UDID card yet, only a temporary one?
The notice specifically asks for the Permanent UDID card for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. It does not mention accepting a temporary card, so candidates should try to carry the permanent version if they have one.
Will I get a separate individual notice or SMS?
Yes, the notice states that SMS is also being sent to candidates for information, in addition to this general press release.
What if I have doubts or a problem on the day of the examination?
Candidates can submit a grievance through their CENTAC Login Dashboard, or contact the CENTAC Helpline numbers 0413-2655570 / 2655571.
Where can I check more details about this?
Visit the official CENTAC Puducherry website, www.centacpuducherry.in, for further updates.
If you applied under the PwBD quota for CENTAC NEET UG 2026-27 counselling, make sure you report to the RMO at IGGGH & PGI, Puducherry on 12 August 2026 at 8.30 a.m. with all four documents ready. Since this notice gives only one day's notice and mentions no alternate date, do not delay — check your SMS and CENTAC login dashboard right away for confirmation, and call the helpline if you have any doubts.
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