The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC) of Puducherry has released the revised list of vacancies for the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) programme at Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences for the 2026-27 academic session. This notice shows the exact number of government quota seats available in each category — information you need to know before counselling begins. The college is located in the Puducherry region, and a total of 21 government quota seats are on offer across nine different categories (General, EWS, OBC, MBC, EBC, BCM, SC, ST, and BT). This revised list replaces any earlier vacancy announcement and is the official seat matrix for this institution.
Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences has 21 government quota BDS seats available in 2026-27, split across 9 categories: 10 General, 2 OBC, 4 MBC, 1 EBC, 1 BCM, 3 SC, and 1 BT.
What is this notice?
This is the official revised seat matrix (vacancy list) for BDS admission at Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences (MINDS), Puducherry, for the 2026-27 academic year. It is issued by CENTAC, the body that conducts centralised counselling for medical and dental admissions in Puducherry.
The notice is called 'revised' because CENTAC has updated the vacancy numbers from an earlier announcement. This revised list is what will be used for counselling — it is the final, authoritative count of how many seats are available in each category at this college. You must use these numbers to understand your chances of admission and to plan your counselling strategy.
About Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences
Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences (MINDS) is a government dental college in Puducherry. It offers the BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) degree, a 5-year undergraduate programme in dentistry. The college is located in the Puducherry region.
This notice covers only the government quota seats at this college — these are seats funded and allocated by the Puducherry government through its own counselling process. There may be other seats (private quota, management quota, or seats under other schemes) at the same college, but those are not listed here.
Total seats and category breakdown
Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences has a total of 21 government quota BDS seats available for the 2026-27 session. These seats are divided among nine different categories based on caste, economic status, and other criteria used by Puducherry for reservation.
The breakdown is as follows: 10 seats are unreserved (General category), 2 seats for OBC (Other Backward Classes), 4 seats for MBC (Most Backward Classes), 1 seat for EBC (Extremely Backward Classes), 1 seat for BCM (a Puducherry-specific category), 3 seats for SC (Scheduled Caste), and 1 seat for BT (a Puducherry-specific category). There are 0 seats for EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) and 0 seats for ST (Scheduled Tribe) in this revised list.
- General (GEN): 10 seats
- EWS (Economically Weaker Sections): 0 seats
- OBC (Other Backward Classes): 2 seats
- MBC (Most Backward Classes): 4 seats
- EBC (Extremely Backward Classes): 1 seat
- BCM (Puducherry-specific category): 1 seat
- SC (Scheduled Caste): 3 seats
- ST (Scheduled Tribe): 0 seats
- BT (Puducherry-specific category): 1 seat
| Category | Seats Available |
|---|---|
| General (GEN) | 10 |
| EWS | 0 |
| OBC | 2 |
| MBC | 4 |
| EBC | 1 |
| BCM | 1 |
| SC | 3 |
| ST | 0 |
| BT | 1 |
| Total | 21 |
Reserved seats and special categories
Out of the 21 government quota seats, 11 seats are reserved for candidates from SC, ST, OBC, MBC, EBC, BCM, and BT categories. This means that if you belong to any of these categories and have a valid category certificate, you are eligible to compete for these reserved seats. The remaining 10 seats are unreserved and open to all candidates (General category).
Puducherry uses several category codes that may differ from other states. MBC (Most Backward Classes), EBC (Extremely Backward Classes), BCM, and BT are Puducherry-specific categories. If you belong to any of these, you must have a valid category certificate issued by the Puducherry government. Certificates from other states may not be accepted — check with CENTAC if you have a certificate from outside Puducherry.
- Reserved seats (SC, ST, OBC, MBC, EBC, BCM, BT): 11 seats
- Unreserved seats (General): 10 seats
- Puducherry-specific categories: MBC, EBC, BCM, BT — require valid Puducherry government certificates
Special quota seats (PWD, FF, ESM, MSP)
The notice also lists seats reserved under special schemes: PWD (Persons with Disability), FF (Freedom Fighter), ESM (Ex-Servicemen), and MSP (a Puducherry-specific scheme). However, in this revised list, there are 0 seats under PWD, 0 under FF, 0 under ESM, and 0 under MSP. This means no additional seats are available under these schemes for this college in this session.
If you are eligible under any of these special categories, you should still register during counselling and declare your status. CENTAC may have seats available under these schemes at other colleges, or the situation may change. Do not assume you are ineligible just because this particular college shows zero seats.
- PWD (Persons with Disability): 0 seats
- FF (Freedom Fighter): 0 seats
- ESM (Ex-Servicemen): 0 seats
- MSP (Puducherry-specific scheme): 0 seats
What this notice does NOT tell you
This notice is a seat matrix only — it does NOT include counselling dates, application procedures, document requirements, fee information, or cutoff scores. It simply tells you how many seats are available in each category. You will need to check the main CENTAC counselling notification for all other details.
This notice also does not include merit lists, allotment results, or any information about which candidates have been selected. It is purely a vacancy announcement. Counselling will happen in rounds, and seats will be filled based on your NEET UG 2026 score, category, and choices during the counselling process.
Why is this list 'revised'?
CENTAC has issued this as a 'revised' list, which means the vacancy numbers have been updated from an earlier announcement. This can happen for several reasons: seats may have been added or removed due to infrastructure changes, recognition updates, or corrections to the earlier list. Always use the most recent (revised) list — do not rely on older versions.
If you saw an earlier vacancy list for Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences, disregard it. This revised list dated 24-09-2026 is the official, current seat matrix for counselling.
How to use this information during counselling
During NEET UG 2026 counselling, you will be asked to fill in your choices of colleges and courses in order of preference. When you reach Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences in your choice list, you will see that it offers BDS with 21 government quota seats. Your eligibility to get a seat depends on your NEET score, your category, and how many candidates ahead of you in the merit list have chosen the same college and category.
Use this seat matrix to estimate your chances. For example, if you are in the General category and your NEET rank is such that you are likely to be in the top 10 candidates in your category choosing this college, you have a reasonable chance of getting a seat. If you belong to MBC, you are competing for 4 seats. The more candidates in your category ahead of you, the lower your chances. This information helps you make informed choices during counselling.
- Check which category you belong to and how many seats are available for that category
- Estimate your rank position within your category based on your NEET score
- Compare the number of seats with the likely number of candidates in your category
- Use this to decide whether to include this college in your choice list and at what priority
Important: This is government quota only
This notice covers only the 21 government quota seats at Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences. If the college has other seats (such as private quota, management quota, or seats under other schemes), those are NOT included in this list and will be filled through a separate process or by a different authority.
If you are interested in this college but do not get a government quota seat, check whether other quota seats are available and what the application process is. CENTAC will provide information about all available seats and quotas in its main counselling notification.
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How many BDS seats are available at Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences in 2026-27?
A total of 21 government quota BDS seats are available at Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences for the 2026-27 session. These are divided across 9 categories: 10 General, 2 OBC, 4 MBC, 1 EBC, 1 BCM, 3 SC, 1 BT, and 0 each for EWS and ST.
I belong to the OBC category. How many seats can I apply for at this college?
If you have a valid OBC category certificate from Puducherry, you can apply for the 2 OBC seats reserved at Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences. You will compete with other OBC candidates in the merit list. You can also apply for the 10 General seats if your NEET score qualifies, but the reserved OBC seats are specifically for you.
What does 'revised list' mean? Has the number of seats changed?
A 'revised list' means CENTAC has updated the vacancy numbers from an earlier announcement. The earlier list may have shown different numbers. This revised list dated 24-09-2026 is the current, official seat matrix and is what will be used for counselling. Always use the most recent list.
Are there any seats for EWS or ST candidates at this college?
No. The revised list shows 0 seats for EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) and 0 seats for ST (Scheduled Tribe) at Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences for 2026-27. If you belong to these categories, you may find seats at other colleges listed by CENTAC.
I have a category certificate from another state. Can I use it for admission at Mahe Institute?
Puducherry uses several state-specific categories (MBC, EBC, BCM, BT) that may not be recognized in other states. If your certificate is from outside Puducherry, it may not be accepted. Contact CENTAC directly to confirm whether your certificate is valid. It is safer to have a Puducherry government category certificate.
Does this notice tell me the counselling dates or how to apply?
No. This notice only lists the available seats in each category. It does NOT include counselling dates, application procedures, document requirements, or fees. You will find all that information in the main CENTAC counselling notification. Check the CENTAC website regularly for the full counselling schedule.
Are there any seats for PWD (Persons with Disability) candidates?
The revised list shows 0 seats under PWD at Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences. However, if you are a PWD candidate, you should still register during counselling and declare your status. CENTAC may have PWD seats available at other colleges, or the situation may change.
What is the difference between government quota and private quota seats?
This notice covers only the 21 government quota seats, which are funded and allocated by the Puducherry government. If Mahe Institute has private quota or management quota seats, those are NOT listed here and are filled through a separate process. Check the full CENTAC notification for information about all available seats and quotas.
I scored well in NEET. Does this guarantee me a seat at Mahe Institute?
No. Your NEET score alone does not guarantee a seat. Your chances depend on your rank within your category, how many other candidates in your category have chosen this college, and the number of seats available for your category. Use this seat matrix to estimate your chances, but remember that counselling is competitive.
Why are there 0 seats for some categories like EWS and ST?
The number of reserved seats varies by college based on factors like the college's total intake, infrastructure, and government policy. Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences has 0 EWS and 0 ST seats in this session, but other colleges may have seats in these categories. Check the seat matrices for all colleges to find where seats are available for your category.
This revised seat matrix is the official vacancy list for BDS admission at Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences for 2026-27. Use it to understand how many seats are available in your category and to plan your counselling choices. However, this notice does not include counselling dates, application procedures, or other details — check the main CENTAC counselling notification for the complete information. Keep this list handy during counselling registration and choice filling. If you have questions about your category eligibility or certificate validity, contact CENTAC directly before counselling begins.
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