Puducherry MDS 2026-27 Round 1 Draft Allotment: Check Status & Raise Objections by 7 Sept

The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC) of Puducherry has published the Round 1 Draft Allotment List for MDS (Master of Dental Surgery) postgraduate courses for the 2026-27 session on 6 September 2026. This list shows the provisional seat allocations for both Government and Management quota seats across participating dental colleges in Puducherry. However, this is a draft list only — it is not final and candidates cannot claim any right to the seat shown. All candidates who applied for MDS counselling must now check their allotment status, and if they have any objections or discrepancies, they must raise them immediately through the online dashboard. The final Provisional Allotment List will be published only after all objections are reviewed and disposed of.

What is the Round 1 Draft Allotment List?

The Round 1 Draft Allotment List is an indicative (preliminary) list of seat allocations published by CENTAC after the first round of counselling for MDS courses. It shows which candidate has been tentatively allocated which seat at which college, based on their rank, choices, and the quota (Government or Management) they are eligible for.

This draft list is NOT final. The notice explicitly states that candidates cannot claim any legal right to the seat shown in the draft, and the draft allotment cannot be challenged in court. The list is subject to change after objections are reviewed. Think of it as a 'proposed' allocation — your actual seat will only be confirmed when the Provisional Allotment List is published after objections are disposed of.

Important: Sri Venkateshwaraa Dental College Seats Excluded

As per a separate notice (Ref.No.CENTAC/PGD/2026/06 dated 4 September 2026), all MDS seats at Sri Venkateshwaraa Dental College have been excluded from the Round 1 Draft Allotment. This means no candidate has been allocated a seat at this college in this round.

If you had chosen Sri Venkateshwaraa Dental College in your preference list, you will not see an allotment to that college in the draft list. These seats may be offered in a later round or may be subject to separate counselling. Do not contact the college directly — wait for further instructions from CENTAC.

How to Check Your Allotment Status

To check whether you have been allocated a seat in Round 1, you must log in to the CENTAC counselling dashboard using your credentials (the username and password you created during registration). Once logged in, you will be able to see your allotment status — whether you have been allocated a seat, and if so, at which college and in which speciality.

The dashboard will display your allotment clearly. If you have been allocated a seat, note down the college name, speciality, and quota type. If you have not been allocated a seat, it means either your rank was not sufficient for any of your chosen colleges in this round, or all your preferred colleges were full. You will have the opportunity to participate in subsequent rounds.

• Visit www.centacpuducherry.in
• Log in with your dashboard credentials
• Check your allotment status immediately
• Note down the college, speciality, and quota if allocated

Raising Objections: The Critical 24-Hour Window

If you find any error or discrepancy in the draft allotment list — for example, if you believe you should have been allocated a seat but were not, or if the seat shown is incorrect, or if there is a data entry error — you MUST raise an objection immediately. The objection window is extremely short: you have until 11:00 AM on 7 September 2026 (just one day from the publication date).

Objections are submitted through the GRIEVANCES option in your login dashboard. Do not email, call, or visit the office — the system only accepts objections through the online portal. After you submit your objection, CENTAC will review it and respond. Once all objections are disposed of, the Round 1 Provisional Allotment List will be published.

This is a critical step. If you do not raise an objection within this window and there is an error in your allotment, you will have no recourse later. The notice explicitly states that the draft allotment cannot be challenged in court after this period.

• Log in to your dashboard
• Click on GRIEVANCES option
• Describe your objection clearly (e.g., 'I was not allocated a seat despite being eligible' or 'The college shown is incorrect')
• Submit before 11:00 AM on 7 September 2026
• Do NOT email or call — use the online portal only

What Happens After You Submit an Objection?

After the objection deadline (11 AM on 7 September 2026), CENTAC will review all objections raised by candidates. The committee will investigate each objection and decide whether it is valid. If your objection is upheld, your allotment may be corrected. If it is rejected, your allotment will remain as shown in the draft.

Once all objections have been reviewed and disposed of, CENTAC will publish the Round 1 Provisional Allotment List. This provisional list will reflect any corrections made based on objections. The provisional list is the first 'official' allotment — it is no longer draft, and you can now approach the college to complete admission formalities.

Do NOT Approach the College Yet

Even if you see an allotment in the draft list, do NOT visit or contact the allotted college to begin admission procedures. The notice explicitly warns: 'The Candidates are advised to approach the allotted college / institute only after the publication of Provisional Allotment List and only after downloading the provisional allotment order from the Login Dashboard.'

The draft allotment is not binding. If you approach the college now and later the allotment is changed or cancelled due to an objection or error, you may face confusion or rejection. Wait for the Provisional Allotment List to be published, download your provisional allotment order from the dashboard, and only then contact the college.

• Do not visit the college before the Provisional Allotment List is published
• Do not submit any documents or fees yet
• Wait for the official provisional allotment order
• Only then download the order and approach the college

Important Dates and Deadlines

The timeline for Round 1 is very tight. Mark these dates clearly in your calendar to avoid missing any deadline.

Government Quota vs. Management Quota

The draft allotment list includes seats from both Government quota and Management quota. Government quota seats are filled by the state government and are typically more affordable; Management quota seats are filled by private colleges and usually have higher fees. Your allotment will be to one or the other depending on your eligibility, rank, and the college's seat availability.

The notice does not provide a breakdown of how many seats are Government vs. Management, or which colleges have which quota. This information should be available on the CENTAC website or in the detailed allotment list. If you are unsure about the quota type of your allotted seat, contact CENTAC helpline.

How to Contact CENTAC for Help

If you have questions, technical issues with the dashboard, or need clarification on your allotment, CENTAC provides multiple channels for support. However, note that objections can ONLY be submitted through the online GRIEVANCES option — phone calls and emails cannot be used to raise objections.

• Website: www.centacpuducherry.in
• Helpline: 0413-2655570 or 0413-2655571
• Dashboard GRIEVANCES option (for objections only)
• SMS notifications have also been sent to all candidates

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Many candidates miss critical deadlines or make procedural errors that cost them their seat. Here are the most common pitfalls:

• Missing the objection deadline: The window closes at 11 AM on 7 September. If you submit an objection even 1 minute late, it will not be accepted. Set a reminder now.
• Submitting objections by email or phone: CENTAC will not accept objections via email or phone. You MUST use the online GRIEVANCES portal in the dashboard.
• Approaching the college before the Provisional Allotment List is published: This can lead to confusion and rejection. Wait for the official provisional order.
• Not downloading the provisional allotment order: Once the Provisional Allotment List is published, you must download your allotment order from the dashboard. This is your proof of allocation.
• Ignoring the exclusion of Sri Venkateshwaraa Dental College: If you had chosen this college, do not expect an allotment to it in Round 1. Plan accordingly for future rounds.
• Not checking the dashboard at all: Some candidates assume they will receive a call or email if allocated. The dashboard is the official source — check it yourself.

Frequently asked questions

Check your allotment status on the CENTAC dashboard (www.centacpuducherry.in) immediately using your login credentials. If you find any error or discrepancy, submit an objection through the GRIEVANCES option before 11:00 AM on 7 September 2026 — this is your only chance to correct errors. Do NOT approach the college until the Provisional Allotment List is published and you have downloaded your provisional allotment order. For technical help, call CENTAC helpline: 0413-2655570 or 0413-2655571.