The Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Services (DHFWS), Puducherry has released an addendum (Annexure II) to its NEET UG 2026 merit list for the state's domicile quota. On 31.07.2026, DHFWS had published its merit list based on data supplied by the NTA after filtering candidates by 'Permanent State' as Puducherry. While checking that list, the office found that two eligible candidates' names were missing altogether, and a third candidate's caste category is disputed. This notice, dated 05.08.2026, corrects the record by naming these candidates so they can register and appear for All India MCC counselling under the JIPMER Puducherry Domicile Internal Quota for 2026-27. This is a correction notice, not a fresh application window or a results announcement.
If you are a Puducherry domicile NEET UG candidate, check this addendum and your own entry in the DHFWS merit list carefully — a missing name or wrong category here can stop you from registering for JIPMER's Puducherry Domicile Internal Quota counselling.
Why this addendum was issued
MCC runs All India counselling for MBBS seats, including special 'domicile' or 'internal' quota seats reserved by certain institutes for residents of a particular state or Union Territory — here, Puducherry. To run this quota, DHFWS Puducherry prepares its own merit list of candidates who have declared Puducherry as their permanent state, based on data received from the NTA.
After DHFWS filtered the NTA data by 'Permanent State: Puducherry' and published its merit list on 31.07.2026, it noticed that two candidates who should have been on that list were missing entirely. It also received a claim from a third candidate disputing the caste category recorded against their name in the NTA database. This addendum documents both issues and asks that the corrected details be included in the NTA/MCC records so the affected candidates are not shut out of counselling.
Candidates added because their names were missing
The following two candidates were left out of the 31.07.2026 merit list and are now being added through this addendum:
| Sl. No. | Roll No. | Name | Category | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1224104239 | Kona Sai Deekshitha | General | 420 |
| 2 | 1220107115 | Ryali Nikhitha Sai Tulasi Lakshmi Sri | Gen-EWS | 487 |
Category dispute case
A separate case in this addendum involves a change-of-category claim, not a missing name. The candidate below appears in the NTA database under a different caste category than the one the candidate claims to actually hold. This is flagged separately because it needs to be resolved before the candidate's category-based eligibility for counselling can be confirmed.
| Sl. No. | Roll No. | Name | Category note | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3701102412 | Sasi H | NTA database shows category as ST; the candidate claims the correct category is BT | 185 |
What is the Puducherry Domicile Internal Quota?
Certain MBBS seats — here, at JIPMER Puducherry — are set aside specifically for candidates who are domiciles (permanent residents) of Puducherry. These seats are filled through All India MCC counselling, but only candidates who are correctly listed as Puducherry domicile in the official merit list prepared by DHFWS can compete for them.
Because this list is built by cross-checking NTA's central database against each candidate's declared permanent state, any mismatch in name, roll number, or category in that database can silently drop an eligible candidate from the state's own merit list — which is exactly what happened with the two candidates named in this addendum.
What affected candidates should do
If you recognise your name, roll number, or a similar issue in this notice, or if you are a Puducherry domicile candidate who is unsure whether your name appears correctly on the DHFWS merit list, take these steps:
- Cross-check your Roll Number and name against the original DHFWS Puducherry merit list dated 31.07.2026 and this addendum dated 05.08.2026.
- If you believe your category has been recorded incorrectly in the NTA database (as happened with the disputed case above), be ready to produce your valid caste/category certificate to support your claim during document verification.
- Keep watching for further communication from DHFWS Puducherry or MCC on how and when the corrected NTA database will be updated, since this notice does not specify a further deadline for registration.
- Do not assume your name will automatically be added just because you match a similar profile — this addendum names specific candidates by roll number; anyone else with a genuine discrepancy must raise it separately with the Nodal Officer (Medical Education), Puducherry.
The trap: category mismatches can cost you a seat
The disputed case in this notice is a reminder of a common and costly problem in NEET counselling: the category recorded in the NTA's central database is what counselling authorities go by, not what a candidate believes their category to be. If your caste/category certificate shows a different or more specific category than what NTA has on file — for example, a particular sub-category — this mismatch can affect your eligibility for reserved seats or, in the worst case, get your candidature questioned during verification.
If you have any doubt about how your category is recorded with NTA, resolve it well before document verification, with your original category certificate in hand, rather than discovering the mismatch at the counselling stage.
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What exactly does this notice do?
It is a correction (addendum) to the Puducherry domicile NEET UG 2026 merit list. It adds two candidates whose names were missing from the list published on 31.07.2026, and flags a category dispute for a third candidate — all so they can register for MCC counselling under the JIPMER Puducherry Domicile Internal Quota.
Who is affected by this notice?
Directly, three named candidates: Kona Sai Deekshitha, Ryali Nikhitha Sai Tulasi Lakshmi Sri (both added as missing names), and Sasi H (whose caste category is disputed). More broadly, it is a signal for all Puducherry domicile NEET UG candidates to verify their entries on the state merit list.
What is the JIPMER Puducherry Domicile Internal Quota?
It is a set of MBBS seats at JIPMER Puducherry reserved for candidates who are permanent residents (domiciles) of Puducherry, filled through All India MCC counselling based on a merit list DHFWS Puducherry prepares from NTA's NEET UG data.
Why were these candidates' names missing in the first place?
DHFWS builds its Puducherry domicile list by filtering NTA's database for candidates whose 'Permanent State' is recorded as Puducherry. The notice does not explain the exact technical reason, only that these two candidates were found missing when the office checked the published list.
What should I do if my caste category is wrongly recorded with NTA?
Keep your valid category certificate ready and raise the discrepancy with the concerned authority — in this case, the Nodal Officer (Medical Education), DHFWS Puducherry — as this candidate's case has been formally flagged in the addendum.
Does this notice mention any registration deadline?
No. The notice only states that these names are being sent for inclusion in the NTA database so the candidates can register and appear for MCC counselling; it does not give a specific deadline.
Is this related to the main All India Quota (AIQ) counselling schedule?
It is connected — this correction feeds into the state domicile list used for JIPMER's Internal Quota seats, which are filled through MCC's All India counselling process, but the notice itself is a merit-list correction, not a schedule announcement.
If you are a Puducherry domicile NEET UG 2026 candidate, check your name, roll number, and category against both the 31.07.2026 merit list and this 05.08.2026 addendum without delay. If you spot any discrepancy, contact the Office of the Nodal Officer (Medical Education), DHFWS Puducherry with your documents ready, rather than waiting for counselling to begin.
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