On 10 August 2026, the Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Services (DHFWS), Government of Puducherry, wrote to the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) — the body that runs NEET UG counselling for All India Quota seats — with an addendum called Annexure III. This annexure lists three NEET UG 2026 candidates whose names were missing from the official Puducherry domicile merit list released by DHFWS on 31 July 2026. According to the letter, these names dropped out of the National Testing Agency's (NTA) database when it was filtered by 'permanent state', even though the students are genuinely Puducherry domicile candidates. The notice asks MCC to add their names back into the system so they can register for MBBS seats reserved for Puducherry domicile candidates at JIPMER (Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research). This is a correction notice, not a fresh merit list or a change in counselling schedule.
If your name is Deepshikaa, Suriya Prakash S, or Arun T, you are now confirmed eligible to register for the JIPMER Puducherry Domicile Quota in MCC counselling — and if you believe you qualify for this quota but are missing from any list, you must contact DHFWS Puducherry directly with proof.
What this notice actually does
This is an official correction letter, not a new counselling round or a new merit list for everyone. DHFWS Puducherry had already published a domicile merit list on 31 July 2026 for candidates who qualify as 'Puducherry domicile' for JIPMER's reserved seats. After that list came out, DHFWS discovered that three eligible candidates were missing from it — not because they failed to qualify, but because of a technical mismatch in NTA's records.
This letter, along with its attached Annexure III, formally tells MCC to treat these three candidates as Puducherry domicile candidates and include them in the MCC database so they can register for counselling under this quota.
The three names added in this addendum
Annexure III lists the following NEET UG 2026 candidates, along with their roll numbers, category, and NEET marks, as confirmed Puducherry domicile candidates for the JIPMER Internal Domicile Quota.
| Roll No. | Name | Category | NEET UG Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001607188 | Deepshikaa | General | 561 |
| 4101303372 | Suriya Prakash S | OBC-NCL (Central List) | 519 |
| 4101201011 | Arun T | OBC-NCL (Central List) | 587 |
Why were these names missing in the first place?
According to the letter, NTA's database records a 'permanent state' field for every NEET UG candidate. When DHFWS Puducherry prepared its domicile merit list, it pulled candidates by filtering this field for 'Puducherry'. For these three candidates, that filter did not pick them up — meaning their permanent state was not showing as Puducherry in NTA's system at the time, even though DHFWS has now confirmed they should be treated as Puducherry domicile candidates.
This is a data-matching problem between what candidates may have entered on their NEET UG application form and how the domicile authority verifies eligibility — a reminder of how a small mismatch in personal details can knock a genuinely eligible candidate out of a quota list.
What is the JIPMER Puducherry Domicile Quota?
JIPMER is an Institute of National Importance located in Puducherry, and it participates in MCC's All India NEET UG counselling for its MBBS seats. A portion of JIPMER's seats is set aside specifically for candidates who are domiciled in Puducherry — this is called the 'Puducherry Internal Domicile Quota'. It is filled using a separate merit list that the Puducherry government prepares from NEET UG qualified candidates who meet its domicile criteria, distinct from the general All India Quota merit list.
What affected candidates should do
If your name is on this addendum, or if you already know you are a genuine Puducherry domicile candidate, here is what matters for MCC counselling registration.
- Keep your domicile proof (as required by Puducherry authorities) ready for verification during counselling.
- Watch the MCC website for the counselling schedule and register within the window given, selecting the JIPMER Puducherry Domicile Quota option where applicable.
- Double-check that your personal details on the NEET/MCC registration — especially state/permanent state — are correctly reflected, since this notice shows how a mismatch can cause exclusion from quota lists.
- If you believe you qualify for the Puducherry domicile quota but your name does not appear on any official list, contact the Office of the Nodal Officer (Medical Education), DHFWS, Government of Puducherry, with your NEET roll number and domicile proof without delay.
The bigger lesson: check your state and domicile details early
This notice is a small but important reminder for every NEET UG candidate applying under any state or institutional domicile quota: the 'permanent state' or domicile field recorded in NTA's system directly determines whether you show up on a state's domicile merit list. If there is any discrepancy — a spelling difference, a wrong state code, or an unupdated address — a genuinely eligible candidate can be left off a quota list entirely, as happened here to three candidates.
Candidates applying under any home-state or domicile-based quota should verify their state/domicile details as recorded with NTA and MCC well before counselling rounds begin, and flag any discrepancy to the relevant state health department immediately rather than waiting for round-by-round deadlines.
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What is this notice about?
It is a correction addendum from the Puducherry government's health department, adding three NEET UG 2026 candidates who were missing from the earlier Puducherry domicile merit list, so they can register for JIPMER's Puducherry Domicile Quota through MCC counselling.
Who are the candidates added in this list?
Deepshikaa (Roll No. 2001607188, General category, 561 marks), Suriya Prakash S (Roll No. 4101303372, OBC-NCL Central List, 519 marks), and Arun T (Roll No. 4101201011, OBC-NCL Central List, 587 marks).
Why were their names missing in the first place?
The letter states that NTA's database, when filtered by 'permanent state', did not show Puducherry for these candidates, so they were left out of the domicile merit list DHFWS Puducherry released on 31 July 2026, even though they are genuine Puducherry domicile candidates.
Does this notice change these candidates' NEET rank or marks?
No. No new rank is mentioned. It only corrects the domicile database so these candidates are recognised as eligible for the JIPMER Puducherry Domicile Quota during MCC registration.
What is the JIPMER Puducherry Domicile Quota?
JIPMER, an Institute of National Importance in Puducherry, reserves some of its MBBS seats for candidates domiciled in Puducherry. These seats are filled through MCC counselling using a separate domicile merit list prepared by the Puducherry government.
I believe I am a Puducherry domicile candidate but my name is not on any list — what should I do?
Contact the Office of the Nodal Officer (Medical Education), Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Services, Government of Puducherry, with your NEET roll number and proof of domicile, so they can verify your case and, if needed, send a similar correction to MCC.
Does this affect the general All India Quota merit list?
No. This addendum only concerns the Puducherry Domicile Internal Quota seats at JIPMER, not the general All India Quota merit list used for other MBBS/BDS colleges.
Where do I register for JIPMER counselling under this quota?
Registration for MBBS counselling, including domicile quota options, is done through the MCC website during the scheduled counselling rounds for the 2026-27 academic year.
If your name is one of the three listed in this addendum, keep an eye on the MCC website for the counselling schedule and register under the JIPMER Puducherry Domicile Quota with your domicile proof ready. If you believe you qualify for this quota but your name is still missing from any official list, contact the DHFWS Puducherry Nodal Officer (Medical Education) office immediately — do not wait until counselling rounds are underway.
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