Puducherry NEET UG 2026 Round 3: Registration Extended to 6 Oct

Puducherry's CENTAC (Centralised Admission Committee) has extended the Round 3 registration deadline to 6 October 2026, 5:00 PM. This extension comes after the MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) released its Round 3 allotment, which created new vacancies in Puducherry's medical colleges. The notice also opens a window for candidates who joined seats in Round 1 or Round 2 to withdraw without paying a forfeiture fee — but only if they act by the same 6 October deadline. If you are a NEET UG candidate in Puducherry, this notice directly affects your options right now.

What is this notice about?

This is an urgent update from Puducherry's medical admission authority. After the national MCC released its Round 3 allotment results, some candidates across India chose seats in other states, leaving vacancies in Puducherry's medical colleges. CENTAC is now filling those vacancies through its own Round 3 counselling.

The notice does two things: (1) it extends the deadline for new candidates to register for Round 3, and (2) it allows candidates who already have a seat from Round 1 or Round 2 to withdraw and try for a better option in Round 3 — without losing money as a penalty. Both actions must happen by 6 October 5 PM.

Important dates — act now

The single critical date is 6 October 2026, 5:00 PM. This is the final deadline for both Round 3 registration and for withdrawing from a Round 1 or Round 2 seat. The notice explicitly states: 'no further extension of time will be provided for registration.' This means if you miss 5 PM on 6 October, you cannot register for Round 3 or withdraw from an earlier round.

Today is 5 October. You have less than 24 hours. If you are planning to register for Round 3 or withdraw from an earlier seat, do it immediately — do not wait until the last moment, as the portal may experience heavy traffic.

• Round 3 registration and fee payment deadline: 6 October 2026, 5:00 PM
• Withdrawal from Round 1/2 seat deadline: 6 October 2026, 5:00 PM
• No further extensions will be granted

Who can register for Round 3?

Any NEET UG candidate who has not yet been allotted a seat in Puducherry, or who wishes to try for a different seat, can register for Round 3. The notice does not specify additional eligibility criteria — it assumes you have already qualified NEET UG and are eligible for counselling.

The key requirement is that you must register and pay the fee by 6 October 5 PM. The notice mentions that 'revised vacancies for UG NEET courses have been published on the CENTAC website,' so check the website to see which colleges and courses have seats available before you register.

• You must be a NEET UG qualified candidate
• You must not have already accepted a seat in Puducherry in Round 1 or Round 2 (or you must withdraw it first)
• You must register and pay the fee by 6 October 5 PM

How to register for Round 3

Registration for Round 3 is done online through the CENTAC portal at www.centacpuducherry.in. You will log in with your candidate credentials (the same login you used for earlier rounds) and complete the registration form. The notice does not detail the exact steps, but the portal should guide you through the process.

After you register, you must pay the registration fee. The notice does not specify the fee amount — you will see this on the portal. Payment must also be completed by 6 October 5 PM. Once you have registered and paid, you will be eligible for Round 3 allotment.

• Visit www.centacpuducherry.in
• Log in with your candidate credentials
• Complete the Round 3 registration form
• Pay the registration fee
• Ensure both registration and payment are done by 6 October 5 PM

Withdrawing from Round 1 or Round 2 — without forfeiture fee

If you have already joined a seat allotted to you in Round 1 or Round 2, you now have a one-time opportunity to withdraw that seat without paying a forfeiture fee (a penalty that normally applies when you give up an allotted seat). This is a special window created because new vacancies have opened up in Round 3.

To withdraw, you must submit a Resignation Request Letter through your Candidate Login Dashboard on or before 6 October 5 PM. The notice refers to 'Annexure – 17 in the UG NEET Information Brochure' for the format of this letter — this means the template is available in the official information brochure, which you should download from the CENTAC website if you have not already.

Why would you do this? If you withdrew from Round 1 or 2, you can then register for Round 3 and compete for a seat in a college or course you prefer more. However, there is a risk: you are giving up a guaranteed seat to try for a better one, and there is no guarantee you will get a seat in Round 3. Only withdraw if you are confident about your chances in Round 3.

• You must have joined a seat in Round 1 or Round 2
• Submit a Resignation Request Letter (use Annexure 17 format from the Information Brochure) through your Candidate Login Dashboard
• Deadline: 6 October 5 PM
• No forfeiture fee will be charged if you withdraw by this deadline
• After withdrawal, you can register for Round 3

What are the new vacancies?

The notice states that 'revised vacancies for UG NEET courses have been published on the CENTAC website.' However, the notice itself does not list which colleges have vacancies or how many seats are available in each course. You must visit www.centacpuducherry.in to see the updated vacancy list.

These vacancies arose because candidates who were allotted seats in other states through the national MCC Round 3 chose to join those seats instead of the Puducherry seats they had been offered. This freed up seats in Puducherry colleges, which CENTAC is now offering in its own Round 3.

• Check www.centacpuducherry.in for the complete list of available seats
• Vacancies are in UG NEET medical courses (MBBS and BDS)
• Vacancies arose from candidates who chose seats in other states

How to access the portal and get help

All registration and withdrawal actions are done through your Candidate Login Dashboard on www.centacpuducherry.in. You will use the same login credentials you created for earlier rounds.

If you face any issues, the notice provides two ways to get help. First, you can submit a query through the 'Grievances' option in your Login Dashboard — this is the official channel and will be monitored by CENTAC staff. Second, you can call the CENTAC Helpline at 0413-2655570 or 0413-2655571. The notice does not specify helpline hours, so try calling during business hours.

• Portal: www.centacpuducherry.in
• Use your existing candidate login
• Submit queries via the Grievances option in your dashboard
• Helpline: 0413-2655570 or 0413-2655571
• SMS notifications have been sent to eligible candidates

Critical trap: the forfeiture fee

Normally, if you withdraw from an allotted seat after joining, you lose a portion of your fees as a penalty — this is called a forfeiture fee. The notice explicitly says that candidates who withdraw by 6 October 5 PM will NOT have to pay this fee. This is a one-time exception.

However, if you withdraw AFTER 6 October 5 PM, the forfeiture fee will apply. So if you are thinking about withdrawing, do it before the deadline. Do not assume you can withdraw later without penalty — you cannot.

• Withdraw by 6 October 5 PM: no forfeiture fee
• Withdraw after 6 October 5 PM: forfeiture fee will apply
• This is a one-time window — do not miss it if you plan to withdraw

What happens after 6 October?

The notice does not provide details about what happens next — when Round 3 allotment will be released, when you must join, or what the next steps are. You will need to check the CENTAC website or contact the helpline for the full Round 3 schedule.

What is clear is that 6 October 5 PM is a hard stop for registration and withdrawal. After that time, no new registrations will be accepted, and no withdrawals without forfeiture fee will be allowed.

• Check www.centacpuducherry.in for the Round 3 allotment schedule
• The notice does not specify when allotment results will be released
• Contact the helpline for the complete timeline

Frequently asked questions

If you are a NEET UG candidate in Puducherry, you have less than 24 hours to act. If you want to register for Round 3, log in to www.centacpuducherry.in now, complete your registration, and pay the fee before 6 October 5 PM. If you have a seat from Round 1 or 2 and want to withdraw to try for Round 3, submit your Resignation Request Letter immediately through your dashboard. Do not wait — the deadline is firm, and no extensions will be granted. For help, use the Grievances option in your dashboard or call 0413-2655570 / 0413-2655571.