Puducherry NEET UG 2026 Round 3 Vacancies: MBBS & BDS Seats Available

Puducherry's Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC) has released the official list of remaining vacant seats in MBBS and BDS courses after Round 3 of counselling on 17 October 2026. This list shows which seats are still unfilled across government quota, management quota, and NRI quota categories at all medical and dental colleges in Puducherry. If you have not yet been allotted a seat, or if you are eligible for a higher round, this vacancy list tells you exactly where seats remain and which categories they are reserved for. Understanding this list is critical because Round 4 (if it happens) will fill from these vacancies, and your chances depend on knowing which seats exist in your category and preferred college.

What This Vacancy List Means for You

This is not a merit list, result, or allotment. It is a snapshot of seats that were NOT filled in Round 3 of counselling. If you were not allotted a seat in Round 3, or if you are on a waiting list, this list shows you where seats still exist. If CENTAC conducts a Round 4, these are the seats that will be offered in that round.

The list is broken into three quota categories: Government Quota (GQ), Management Quota (MQ), and NRI Quota. Each shows the college, course (MBBS or BDS), and the number of vacant seats broken down by category (General, EWS, OBC, MBC, EBC, BCM, SC, ST, BT). The more seats shown, the better your chances in the next round if you fall into that category.

Government Quota Vacancies: MBBS and BDS

Government quota seats are filled through CENTAC's official counselling process and are the most competitive. After Round 3, very few government quota seats remain vacant—only 12 in total across all colleges and courses.

SVMC&RI, Puducherry (MBBS) has 1 OBC seat vacant in the Puducherry region. MGPGIDS, Puducherry (BDS) has 1 SC seat vacant in the Puducherry region. MINDS, Puducherry (BDS) has 8 General seats vacant in the Puducherry region. SVDC, Puducherry (BDS) has 2 General seats vacant in the Puducherry region. RGAMC, Puducherry (B.A.M.S. Ayurveda) has 14 General seats and 1 General seat in Yanam region—note that RGAMC offers Ayurveda, not MBBS or BDS, so these are outside the scope of NEET UG MBBS/BDS counselling.

If you belong to the OBC, SC, or General categories and are waiting for a government quota seat, check the table below to see if your category has a vacancy at your preferred college. Government quota seats are highly sought after, so if a vacancy exists in your category, your chances in Round 4 depend on your rank and the cutoff for that seat.

Management Quota Vacancies: MBBS and BDS

Management quota seats are filled by colleges directly and are not part of the official CENTAC counselling process. However, CENTAC publishes the vacancy list to inform candidates of all available seats. After Round 3, a significant number of management quota seats remain vacant—118 in total. These seats are typically filled on a first-come, first-served basis or through the college's own admission process, and they often come with higher fees than government quota seats.

For MBBS, the largest number of management quota vacancies are at SVMC&RI, Puducherry (43 seats), followed by SMVMC&H, Puducherry (6 seats), PIMS, Puducherry (2 seats), and IGMC&RI, Puducherry (1 seat). For BDS, SVDC, Puducherry has 37 vacancies and MINDS, Puducherry has 20 vacancies. If you are interested in a management quota seat, contact the college directly—do not wait for CENTAC to allot you a management quota seat, as these are outside the official counselling process.

Management quota seats do not have category-wise breakdowns in this list; they are offered as a single pool. This means if you are eligible (NEET qualified), you can apply for a management quota seat regardless of your category, but you will pay the college's management quota fee, which is typically much higher than government quota fees.

NRI Quota Vacancies

NRI (Non-Resident Indian) quota seats are reserved for Indian citizens living abroad or holding NRI status. After Round 3, only 1 NRI quota seat remains vacant: 1 MBBS seat at PIMS, Puducherry (NRI_NRISP_OCI category). This category includes NRI, NRISP (Non-Resident Indian Spouse), and OCI (Overseas Citizen of India) candidates.

If you hold NRI, NRISP, or OCI status and are interested in this seat, you must contact PIMS directly or check CENTAC's official portal for the process to apply for NRI quota seats. NRI quota seats typically have different fee structures and admission processes compared to government and management quota seats.

Understanding the Category Codes

The vacancy list uses abbreviations for different reserved categories. Understanding these is essential because your eligibility for a seat depends on your category. Here is what each code means:

GEN = General (unreserved); EWS = Economically Weaker Section; OBC = Other Backward Class; MBC = Most Backward Class; EBC = Extremely Backward Class; BCM = Backward Caste Muslim; SC = Scheduled Caste; ST = Scheduled Tribe; BT = Backward Tribe. Each state and union territory has its own category definitions, and Puducherry's categories may differ from other states. Your NEET admit card and your category certificate will specify which category you belong to.

When you look at the vacancy table, find the row for your preferred college and course, then look across to find your category column. If the number in that cell is greater than zero, a seat in your category is available. If it is zero, no seat in your category is available at that college. For example, if you are OBC and looking at SVMC&RI MBBS, there is 1 OBC seat available in the Puducherry region.

• GEN = General (unreserved)
• EWS = Economically Weaker Section
• OBC = Other Backward Class
• MBC = Most Backward Class
• EBC = Extremely Backward Class
• BCM = Backward Caste Muslim
• SC = Scheduled Caste
• ST = Scheduled Tribe
• BT = Backward Tribe

What Happens Next: Will There Be a Round 4?

This vacancy list does not confirm that a Round 4 will happen. CENTAC will decide whether to conduct further rounds based on the number of vacancies and the number of candidates still waiting for seats. Typically, if a significant number of seats remain vacant after a round, CENTAC may conduct another round. However, you must wait for an official announcement from CENTAC.

If Round 4 is announced, the process will be similar to previous rounds: candidates will be invited to participate, they will be asked to update their choices (if allowed), and allotments will be made based on merit rank and category. The exact dates and process will be published in a separate notification. Do not assume a Round 4 will happen—keep checking CENTAC's official website and portal for updates.

If you are currently on a waiting list or have not been allotted a seat, this vacancy list gives you hope: seats do exist. However, your chances in the next round depend on your NEET rank, your category, and the cutoff for each seat. A lower rank does not guarantee a seat even if vacancies exist.

Important Notes on Regions and Seat Allocation

Some colleges in Puducherry have seats allocated to different regions: Puducherry (PDY), Karaikal (KKL), Mahe (MAH), and Yanam (YNM). This is because Puducherry is a union territory with four separate regions. When a seat is marked for a specific region, it means that seat is reserved for candidates from that region, or it is allocated to that region's quota.

For example, MGPGIDS (BDS) shows 1 SC seat in Puducherry region, 0 seats in Karaikal, 0 in Mahe, and 0 in Yanam. This means the SC seat is only available for candidates from the Puducherry region. If you are from Karaikal, Mahe, or Yanam, you cannot apply for this seat. Check which region you belong to and match it with the region column in the vacancy table.

If you are unsure which region you belong to, check your NEET admit card or your domicile certificate. Your region determines which seats you are eligible for, so this is a critical detail.

How to Use This Vacancy List to Plan Your Next Steps

Step 1: Find your NEET rank and category. Your NEET admit card will show both. Step 2: Identify which colleges and courses you are interested in. Step 3: Check the vacancy table to see if your category has a seat at those colleges. Step 4: Note the number of vacancies in your category—the more vacancies, the better your chances. Step 5: Compare your rank with the previous round's cutoff for that seat (if available from CENTAC). If your rank is better than the cutoff, you have a reasonable chance in the next round.

Do not rely solely on this vacancy list to decide your next move. Vacancies can change, and new rounds may have different cutoffs. Always cross-check with CENTAC's official portal and wait for official announcements about the next round. If you are unsure about your eligibility or strategy, consult a counsellor or contact CENTAC directly.

If you are interested in management quota seats, do not wait for CENTAC to allot you a seat. Contact the colleges directly and inquire about their admission process, fees, and available seats. Management quota seats are often filled quickly, so acting fast is important.

Frequently asked questions

This vacancy list is a snapshot as of 17 October 2026 and shows where seats remain after Round 3. If you were not allotted a seat, use this list to identify colleges and categories where vacancies exist and plan your strategy for the next round. Do not wait passively—if you are interested in management quota seats, contact colleges directly now. Most importantly, keep checking CENTAC's official website and portal for announcements about Round 4 and any updates to this list. Your next opportunity depends on acting quickly once the next round is announced.