If you registered for NEET UG 2026 counselling in Puducherry, there's a short but important window open right now. CENTAC — the Centralised Admission Committee that runs medical, dental, and allied-course counselling for the Union Territory — has put out a revised draft merit list for Round 1, and it directly affects who gets called for seat allotment in MBBS, BDS, BAMS, and BVSc & AH programmes in Puducherry's colleges. Because this is a draft list, it is meant to be checked and corrected, not treated as final. Missing this correction window can mean an incorrect rank or category tag following you into the actual seat allotment round.
Puducherry NEET UG 2026 candidates must verify their name, rank, and category on the revised draft merit list and file any objection online by 10 AM on August 27, 2026, since this list feeds directly into Round 1 seat allotment.
What CENTAC has released and why it matters
CENTAC published the revised draft merit list for Round 1 on August 25, 2026, on its official portal, centacpuducherry.in. This list is built from applications submitted by candidates who registered before the August 6, 2026 deadline.
A 'revised draft' list is essentially a checkpoint: CENTAC has already reviewed initial submissions once, and this is the updated version after that review. It is not the final merit list used for allotment — but whatever stands uncorrected here is likely to carry forward, which is why the objection stage matters.
Courses and quotas covered
The list applies to four undergraduate programmes offered through Puducherry colleges: MBBS, BDS, BAMS, and BVSc & AH. It spans three broad quota categories — Government Quota, Management Quota, and NRI Quota — each with further sub-categories.
Within Government Quota, the list lists sub-groups such as General/GQ, EWS, OBC, MBC, BCM, EBC, and SC, along with special categories like BT, Ex-Servicemen (ESM), Freedom Fighter dependents (FF), MSP, and Government School Students. The Management and NRI section separately lists MQ, MQT, NRI, and NRI candidates specifically for BVSc & AH. Notably, the ST and PwD (Persons with Disability) categories currently show no entries, which candidates in those categories should watch closely as the process moves forward.
How to check your entry and raise an objection
The process is entirely online, and CENTAC is not accepting objections through any offline or email channel this round.
- Go to centacpuducherry.in and open the National SS and NRI section on the homepage.
- Click through to the UG NEET 2026 revised draft merit list link and select your relevant category and course.
- Download the PDF and cross-check your name, NEET rank, category, and personal details against what you submitted at registration.
- If you spot a mismatch, log in to your candidate dashboard, open the objection tab, describe the discrepancy, and upload supporting documents.
- Submit before 10:00 AM on August 27, 2026 — submissions after this time will not be considered.
Key dates at a glance
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Registration closed | August 6, 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Revised draft merit list released | August 25, 2026 |
| Objection window closes | August 27, 2026, 10:00 AM |
What this means for your admission chances
A small clerical slip — a wrong category code, a mismatched name spelling, or an incorrect rank entry — can change how you appear in the final merit order and, in turn, which seat you're offered or whether you're called at all in Round 1. Because ST and PwD entries are currently blank, candidates under these categories should independently confirm with the helpdesk that their applications were processed correctly, rather than assuming a technical delay will resolve itself.
Once objections are closed, CENTAC will move to publish the final merit list, followed by the seat matrix (the list of available seats by college and category) and the choice-filling schedule for Round 1. Candidates should treat the next update — the final list — as the version that actually determines their standing, and keep tracking the portal rather than relying on this draft.
Help if you're stuck
CENTAC has a helpdesk for candidates facing login issues, document upload problems, or unclear discrepancies in their entry. It operates on working days between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
- Helpdesk numbers: 0413 2655570 and 0413 2655571
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Who does this CENTAC merit list apply to?
Only candidates who applied for Puducherry NEET UG 2026 counselling before the August 6, 2026 registration deadline appear on this list, across MBBS, BDS, BAMS, and BVSc & AH seats.
What is the last date to raise an objection on the revised draft list?
Objections must be submitted online through the candidate dashboard by 10:00 AM on August 27, 2026. No offline objections are accepted.
Is this the final merit list used for seat allotment?
No. This is a revised draft list. CENTAC will issue a final merit list after resolving objections, and that final list is what determines Round 1 seat allotment.
I belong to the ST or PwD category and don't see my name — what should I do?
The ST and PwD sections currently show no entries in this draft. If you registered under either category, contact the CENTAC helpdesk directly to confirm your application status rather than waiting for the next list.
What documents do I need to raise an objection?
You'll need proof supporting your claim — for example, your NEET scorecard, category certificate, or registration confirmation — uploaded in soft copy on the objection tab of your dashboard.
What happens after the objection window closes?
CENTAC will release the final merit list, followed by the seat matrix and the Round 1 choice-filling schedule. Candidates should keep checking centacpuducherry.in for these updates.
If you're in the Puducherry NEET UG counselling pool, don't skip this step — download your entry, verify every detail, and file an objection before the 10 AM, August 27 cutoff if anything looks off. Once that window shuts, keep watching the CENTAC portal for the final merit list and the Round 1 choice-filling schedule.
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