Puducherry's CENTAC (Centralised Admission Committee) has announced that all candidates who were admitted to MBBS or BDS seats in Round 3 through the All India Quota (AIQ) have been removed from the CENTAC Round 3 state counselling eligible list. This removal happens before CENTAC processes its own Round 3 seats. The reason: MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) rules do not allow candidates to resign from AIQ seats in Round 3, so to prevent a candidate from holding both an AIQ seat and a state seat simultaneously, CENTAC must filter out AIQ-admitted candidates before allotting its own seats. If you secured an AIQ seat in Round 3, you will not receive a CENTAC state counselling seat in this round.
If you were admitted to an MBBS or BDS seat through AIQ in Round 3, you have been automatically removed from CENTAC Round 3 counselling and will not be allotted a state seat.
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This is an administrative notice from CENTAC explaining a mandatory filtering process that has already been applied to Round 3 counselling. CENTAC has removed all candidates who hold AIQ (All India Quota) seats from its Round 3 eligible candidate list before processing seat allotments.
The reason for this removal is a rule set by MCC (Medical Counselling Committee), the national body that oversees NEET UG counselling. MCC has directed that AIQ candidates must be filtered out before state counselling rounds because there is no provision for resignation in Round 3 of AIQ counselling. This means once you accept an AIQ seat in Round 3, you cannot give it up. To prevent candidates from holding two seats at once (one AIQ and one state), CENTAC must exclude AIQ-admitted candidates from its own Round 3 allotment process.
Who is affected by this removal?
This removal affects only candidates who were admitted to MBBS or BDS seats through the All India Quota (AIQ) in Round 3 of NEET UG 2026 counselling. If you received an AIQ seat in Round 3 and joined it, you are no longer eligible for a CENTAC state counselling seat in Round 3.
Candidates who did not get an AIQ seat, or who got an AIQ seat in an earlier round (Round 1 or Round 2), are not affected by this notice. Similarly, candidates who are eligible only for state counselling (Puducherry state quota seats) and never participated in AIQ counselling are unaffected.
Why is this happening?
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MCC rules state that in Round 3 of AIQ counselling, candidates cannot resign from their allotted seats. This is different from earlier rounds where resignation is allowed. Because resignation is not permitted in Round 3 AIQ, any candidate who accepts an AIQ seat in Round 3 is locked into that seat.
To prevent a candidate from simultaneously holding an AIQ seat and a state seat (which would be unfair to other candidates waiting for those seats), MCC has mandated that all AIQ Round 3 admitted candidates must be removed from state counselling lists before state seats are allotted. This ensures that each seat goes to only one candidate and no one can hold multiple seats at the same time.
What does 'weeded out' or 'removed' mean?
Being 'weeded out' or 'removed' means your name has been deleted from the list of candidates eligible for CENTAC Round 3 seat allotment. Even if your rank and score would normally qualify you for a state seat, you will not be considered for one in this round because you already hold an AIQ seat.
This is not a punishment or a rejection. It is a procedural step to prevent double allotment. Your AIQ seat remains valid and you should proceed with joining that seat if you have not already done so.
When did this removal happen?
According to the notice dated 11 October 2026, this removal has already been completed. CENTAC has filtered out AIQ Round 3 admitted candidates from its eligible list before processing Round 3 seats. This means the removal was done before CENTAC's Round 3 seat allotment was finalized.
If you were affected, you would have been removed before the Round 3 allotment results were published. You will not see your name in the CENTAC Round 3 allotment list if you hold an AIQ seat.
What should you do if you hold an AIQ Round 3 seat?
If you were admitted to an MBBS or BDS seat through AIQ in Round 3, you should focus on joining that seat. Do not expect to receive a CENTAC state counselling seat in Round 3. Your AIQ seat is your admission for this round.
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Follow the joining instructions provided by the AIQ counselling authority (MCC). Ensure you submit all required documents and complete the joining process within the deadline given to you. Your AIQ seat is final and you should not wait for state counselling results.
What if you did not get an AIQ seat?
If you did not get an AIQ seat in Round 3, or if you got an AIQ seat in Round 1 or Round 2 (not Round 3), then this notice does not affect you. You remain eligible for CENTAC Round 3 state counselling and your name should appear in the CENTAC Round 3 allotment list if your rank qualifies.
Check the CENTAC portal for your Round 3 allotment result. If you have been allotted a state seat, follow the joining instructions provided by CENTAC.
How to contact CENTAC if you have questions
If you believe you have been incorrectly removed from CENTAC Round 3 counselling, or if you have any questions about this notice, you can submit a query through the Grievances option in your CENTAC login dashboard. This is the official channel for raising concerns.
You can also contact the CENTAC Helpline at the following numbers: 0413-2655570 or 0413-2655571. The helpline staff can clarify whether you were affected by this removal and explain your next steps.
- Submit queries via the Grievances option in your CENTAC login dashboard
- Call CENTAC Helpline: 0413-2655570 or 0413-2655571
Important: This is a procedural notice, not a result or allotment list
This notice is not a merit list, allotment result, or cutoff announcement. It is an explanation of a procedural step that CENTAC has taken before releasing Round 3 allotment results. It clarifies why certain candidates (those with AIQ Round 3 seats) will not appear in the CENTAC Round 3 allotment list.
The actual CENTAC Round 3 allotment results will be published separately. Check the CENTAC portal for the official allotment list and your individual allotment status.
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I got an AIQ seat in Round 3. Will I also get a CENTAC state seat?
No. If you were admitted to an MBBS or BDS seat through AIQ in Round 3, you have been removed from CENTAC Round 3 counselling. You will not be allotted a state seat. Your AIQ seat is your admission for this round, and you should proceed with joining it.
Why am I being removed from CENTAC counselling if I have an AIQ seat?
MCC rules do not allow resignation from AIQ seats in Round 3. To prevent you from holding both an AIQ seat and a state seat simultaneously (which would be unfair to other candidates), CENTAC must remove AIQ Round 3 admitted candidates from its own counselling list before allotting state seats.
I got an AIQ seat in Round 1 or Round 2. Am I affected by this removal?
No. This removal applies only to candidates admitted through AIQ in Round 3. If you got an AIQ seat in Round 1 or Round 2, you remain eligible for CENTAC Round 3 state counselling.
I did not get an AIQ seat. Does this notice affect me?
No. This notice applies only to candidates who hold AIQ Round 3 seats. If you did not get an AIQ seat, you remain eligible for CENTAC Round 3 state counselling and your name should appear in the allotment list if your rank qualifies.
When was this removal done?
According to the notice dated 11 October 2026, this removal was completed before CENTAC processed Round 3 seats. If you were affected, you were removed before the allotment results were finalized.
Can I appeal or request to be included in CENTAC Round 3 counselling?
If you believe you have been incorrectly removed, you can submit a grievance through the Grievances option in your CENTAC login dashboard or call the CENTAC Helpline at 0413-2655570 or 0413-2655571. However, if you legitimately hold an AIQ Round 3 seat, you cannot be included in state counselling due to MCC rules.
What should I do if I have an AIQ Round 3 seat?
You should focus on joining your AIQ seat. Do not wait for CENTAC state counselling results. Follow the joining instructions provided by the AIQ counselling authority and submit all required documents within the deadline.
Where can I check if I have been removed from CENTAC Round 3?
Check the CENTAC portal for the official Round 3 allotment list. If you hold an AIQ Round 3 seat and your name does not appear in the CENTAC allotment list, it means you have been removed as per this notice. You can also contact the CENTAC Helpline for confirmation.
Is this removal permanent or only for Round 3?
This removal applies only to CENTAC Round 3 counselling. It is specific to this round and is based on the fact that you hold an AIQ Round 3 seat. Future rounds may have different eligibility criteria.
What is the difference between AIQ and state quota seats?
AIQ (All India Quota) seats are filled through national-level counselling by MCC and are available to candidates from any state. State quota seats are filled through state-level counselling by CENTAC and are reserved for candidates from Puducherry. A candidate cannot hold both an AIQ and a state seat simultaneously.
If you hold an MBBS or BDS seat through AIQ Round 3, you have been removed from CENTAC Round 3 counselling and should proceed with joining your AIQ seat immediately. If you did not get an AIQ seat or got one in an earlier round, check the CENTAC portal for your Round 3 allotment result. For any questions or concerns about this removal, contact CENTAC via the Grievances option in your login dashboard or call 0413-2655570 / 0413-2655571.
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