Puducherry NEET UG 2026 Round 2: Payment Deadline Extended to 12 Sept

Puducherry's CENTAC (Centralised Admission Committee) has extended the deadline for Round 2 registration fee payment to 12 September 2026 at 3:00 PM. This extension applies to candidates who have submitted their willingness to accept a seat but have not yet paid the Round 2 registration fee. At the same time, CENTAC has opened a window for candidates who were allotted and joined a seat in Round 1 to withdraw from that seat without paying a forfeiture fee — they must submit their withdrawal request by the same deadline of 12 September 3:00 PM. This is a critical update for all Puducherry NEET UG 2026 candidates currently in the counselling process.

What This Notice Means for You

This notice affects two groups of candidates in Puducherry's NEET UG 2026 counselling. First, if you have already submitted your willingness to accept a seat in Round 2 but have not yet paid the registration fee, you now have until 12 September 3:00 PM to complete that payment. Second, if you were allotted a seat in Round 1, joined that college, but now wish to withdraw and participate in Round 2 or later rounds, you can do so without losing money to a forfeiture fee — but only if you submit your withdrawal request by 12 September 3:00 PM.

CENTAC has made clear that this is the final extension. No further requests for more time will be entertained. This means if you miss 3:00 PM on 12 September, you will either lose your Round 2 seat (if you haven't paid) or be locked into your Round 1 seat (if you wanted to withdraw).

Who Needs to Pay Round 2 Registration Fee by 12 September

You must pay the Round 2 registration fee if you have already submitted your willingness to accept a seat in Round 2 of Puducherry's counselling but have not yet completed the payment. Submitting willingness means you indicated through the CENTAC portal that you are interested in accepting a seat offered to you in Round 2. However, willingness alone does not secure your seat — payment of the registration fee is the final step that confirms your acceptance.

If you do not pay by 3:00 PM on 12 September, your Round 2 seat will be forfeited and offered to the next candidate on the merit list. You will not be able to participate in further rounds of counselling for that seat.

Who Can Withdraw Their Round 1 Seat Without Forfeiture Fee

If you were allotted a seat in Round 1 of Puducherry's counselling and have already joined (reported to) that college, you now have the option to withdraw from that seat without paying a forfeiture fee. Normally, withdrawing from an allotted seat after joining results in a financial penalty (forfeiture fee). This notice removes that penalty for a limited time only.

This option is available only to candidates who have actually joined their Round 1 seat — that is, you have reported to the college and completed the admission formalities. If you were allotted a seat in Round 1 but never joined, this withdrawal option does not apply to you. The withdrawal must be submitted by 12 September 3:00 PM through your CENTAC login dashboard.

Why Would You Withdraw from Round 1?

Candidates withdraw from Round 1 seats for several reasons. You may have been allotted a seat at a college far from home or in a course/college you did not prefer, and you want to try for a better option in Round 2. You may have received a Round 1 seat in a private college with high fees, and you want to wait for a government college seat in a later round. Or you may have joined a seat but discovered the college or course was not what you expected.

By withdrawing without a forfeiture fee, you free yourself to participate in Round 2 and subsequent rounds of counselling. However, you must act by 12 September 3:00 PM. After that deadline, if you wish to withdraw, you will have to pay the forfeiture fee as per the normal rules.

How to Pay Round 2 Registration Fee

The notice does not specify the exact payment method or the amount of the registration fee. To pay, you must log into your CENTAC candidate dashboard using your login credentials (usually your application number and password). Once logged in, you should see an option to pay the Round 2 registration fee. The payment is likely online through a secure gateway.

If you are unsure how to access the payment option or what the fee amount is, contact the CENTAC helpline at 0413-2655570 or 0413-2655571. You can also visit the CENTAC website at www.centacpuducherry.in for detailed instructions. Do not wait until the last moment — payment systems can be slow or experience technical issues, so pay well before 3:00 PM on 12 September.

How to Withdraw Your Round 1 Seat

To withdraw from your Round 1 allotted seat, you must submit a Resignation Request Letter through your CENTAC candidate login dashboard. The notice refers to Annexure 17 in the UG NEET Information Brochure, which contains the format or template for this letter. You should download that template, fill it out with your details, and upload it through your dashboard.

The withdrawal request must be submitted on or before 12 September 3:00 PM. Once you submit the request, CENTAC will process it and confirm your withdrawal. After withdrawal, you will be eligible to participate in Round 2 and later rounds of counselling. Keep a copy of your withdrawal confirmation for your records.

• Log into your CENTAC candidate dashboard
• Download Annexure 17 (Resignation Request Letter format) from the UG NEET Information Brochure
• Fill out the letter with your name, application number, and reason for withdrawal
• Upload the completed letter through your dashboard
• Submit before 12 September 3:00 PM
• Save the confirmation receipt

Important Dates and Deadlines

There is only one critical deadline in this notice: 12 September 2026 at 3:00 PM. This deadline applies to both Round 2 registration fee payment and Round 1 seat withdrawal. CENTAC has explicitly stated that no further extensions will be granted after this date.

If you miss this deadline, the consequences are serious. If you have not paid your Round 2 fee, your seat will be cancelled. If you wanted to withdraw from Round 1 but did not submit your request, you will remain locked into that seat and cannot participate in further rounds.

• Round 2 registration fee payment deadline: 12 September 2026, 3:00 PM
• Round 1 seat withdrawal deadline: 12 September 2026, 3:00 PM
• No further extensions will be entertained after this date

Documents Required for Withdrawal

To withdraw your Round 1 seat, you need only one document: the Resignation Request Letter in the format specified in Annexure 17 of the UG NEET Information Brochure. This letter should contain your basic details (name, application number, roll number) and a clear statement that you wish to resign/withdraw from your allotted seat.

The notice does not mention any additional supporting documents such as a copy of your allotment letter, admission receipt, or college joining certificate. However, CENTAC may ask for these during verification. It is wise to keep all your admission-related documents ready in case you need to provide them.

• Resignation Request Letter (Annexure 17 format from UG NEET Information Brochure)
• Your CENTAC login credentials to access the dashboard

What Happens After You Pay or Withdraw

If you pay your Round 2 registration fee by the deadline, your seat in Round 2 is confirmed. You will receive further instructions from CENTAC about reporting to your allotted college, document verification, and admission completion. Keep checking your dashboard and email for updates.

If you submit a withdrawal request for your Round 1 seat, CENTAC will process it and confirm your withdrawal. You will then be eligible to participate in Round 2 counselling. Your Round 1 seat will be offered to the next candidate on the merit list. You will not be charged any forfeiture fee for this withdrawal.

How to Get Help

If you have questions or face technical issues while paying the fee or submitting your withdrawal request, CENTAC provides multiple support channels. You can visit the official website at www.centacpuducherry.in for FAQs and detailed instructions. You can also use the Grievances option in your CENTAC login dashboard to submit your query — this is often faster than calling.

For urgent help, call the CENTAC helpline at 0413-2655570 or 0413-2655571. These numbers are monitored during business hours. Given the tight deadline, it is best to reach out early if you have any doubts, rather than waiting until the last day.

• Website: www.centacpuducherry.in
• Helpline: 0413-2655570 or 0413-2655571
• Grievances option in your CENTAC login dashboard

Critical Traps to Avoid

The most dangerous trap is missing the 12 September 3:00 PM deadline. CENTAC has made it absolutely clear that no further extensions will be granted. If you are even one minute late, your payment will not be accepted and your seat will be cancelled, or your withdrawal request will not be processed and you will remain locked into your Round 1 seat. Do not assume you can pay or withdraw on 13 September.

Another trap is confusing willingness with payment. Submitting willingness to accept a Round 2 seat does NOT mean your seat is secure. You must complete the payment to finalize your acceptance. Many candidates submit willingness and then forget to pay, only to discover their seat has been cancelled.

A third trap is not having the correct withdrawal letter format. The notice specifically refers to Annexure 17 in the UG NEET Information Brochure. If you submit a withdrawal request in a different format or without proper details, CENTAC may reject it. Always download and use the official template provided.

• ⚠️ No extensions after 12 September 3:00 PM — missing this deadline is final
• ⚠️ Willingness ≠ payment. You must pay to secure your Round 2 seat
• ⚠️ Use only the official Resignation Request Letter format (Annexure 17) for withdrawal
• ⚠️ Withdrawing from Round 1 without forfeiture fee is available ONLY until 12 September 3:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

If you have submitted willingness for Round 2 but have not yet paid the registration fee, log into your CENTAC dashboard immediately and complete the payment before 3:00 PM on 12 September 2026. If you were allotted and joined a Round 1 seat but wish to withdraw, download the Resignation Request Letter (Annexure 17) from the UG NEET Information Brochure, fill it out, and submit it through your dashboard by the same deadline. This is the final extension — no further time will be granted. If you face any issues, contact the CENTAC helpline at 0413-2655570 or 0413-2655571 or visit www.centacpuducherry.in.