Puducherry NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Round: Allotment List & Joining Deadline

Puducherry's Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC) has published the Special Stray Round provisional allotment list for MBBS and BDS courses for 2026–27 on 13 November 2026. This is the final round of seat allocation after the authority reviewed and resolved all objections and grievances against the draft list. If you applied for Puducherry MBBS or BDS seats and paid the full tuition fee, you can now check whether you have been allotted a seat. The critical deadline is 16 November 2026 at 5 PM — the last moment to report to your allotted college with original certificates and join the course. Missing this deadline means forfeiture of your fee and loss of your seat.

What is the Special Stray Round and why does it matter?

The Special Stray Round is the final round of seat allocation in Puducherry's NEET UG counselling for MBBS and BDS. It is held after all previous rounds (merit-based and other special rounds) are complete, to fill any remaining vacant seats. This round is open to candidates who have paid the full tuition fee and are eligible under Puducherry's admission rules.

This round matters because it is your last opportunity to secure a seat in an MBBS or BDS college in Puducherry for the 2026–27 academic year. Once this round closes and joining deadlines pass, no further allotments will be made. The provisional allotment list published on 13 November 2026 is the result of this round after the authority resolved all candidate objections and grievances against the draft list.

How to check your allotment status and download your allotment order

You must log into the CENTAC portal at www.centacpuducherry.in using your dashboard login credentials (the same username and password you used during registration and earlier counselling rounds). Once logged in, you will see your allotment status — whether you have been allotted a seat, and if so, which college and course.

After checking your status, download your allotment order immediately. This is a critical document — you must carry the original printed copy (or a certified copy) to the college when you report for admission. The allotment order contains your seat details, the college name, the course (MBBS or BDS), and your category/quota under which the seat was allotted. Do not delay downloading; the portal may experience heavy traffic as the joining deadline approaches.

• Visit www.centacpuducherry.in
• Log in with your dashboard credentials
• Check your allotment status
• Download and save your allotment order
• Print a copy to carry to the college

Critical joining deadline: 16 November 2026, 5 PM

The last date and time to report to your allotted college and complete admission formalities is 16 November 2026 at 5:00 PM. This is a hard deadline — no extensions are granted. If you do not report by this time, your allotment will be cancelled and your tuition fee will be forfeited (see the fee refund and forfeiture section below).

You must report in person to the Principal of your allotted college. Reporting means physically presenting yourself at the college, submitting your allotment order and original certificates, and completing all admission formalities (such as signing documents, providing biometric data, and confirming your acceptance of the seat). Do not assume that downloading the allotment order is enough — you must physically report to the college.

• Deadline: 16 November 2026, 5:00 PM
• Report to the Principal of your allotted college
• Bring your downloaded allotment order and all original certificates
• Complete all admission formalities on the same day if possible
• No extensions or late reporting is permitted

Original certificates you must carry to the college

The notice states that admission is 'strictly subject to production of all requisite original certificates and completion of admission formalities.' This means the college will not admit you unless you produce every original certificate they ask for. The notice does not list the specific certificates required, but based on standard NEET UG admission practice in Puducherry, you will typically need to bring originals of your 10th and 12th mark sheets, NEET admit card and score card, category certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate, and any other documents mentioned in the admission brochure.

Do not bring photocopies or scanned copies — colleges require originals for verification. If you have lost any certificate, obtain a duplicate from the issuing authority (your school, board, or state government) before reporting to the college. Arriving without all required originals is a common reason for rejection and loss of your seat. Check the CENTAC website or the admission brochure for the exact list of documents your college requires.

• Bring ALL original certificates — no photocopies
• Typically includes: 10th and 12th mark sheets, NEET admit card and score card, category certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate
• Check the admission brochure or contact your allotted college for the complete list
• Obtain duplicates of any lost certificates before reporting
• Failure to produce all originals will result in rejection and loss of your seat

Fee payment and refund rules: what happens to your tuition fee

Only candidates who paid the full tuition fee were considered for the Special Stray Round allotment. If you were allotted a seat, it means you had already paid the full fee during the earlier registration or counselling stage. The fee structure for UG NEET-based courses (MBBS and BDS) for 2026–27 has been uploaded on the CENTAC website — check it to know the exact amount you paid and what you will owe to the college.

The notice specifies that 'Stray Round allotted candidates can directly report to the college after downloading the allotment order.' This means you do not need to pay any additional fee at the time of reporting — your earlier full tuition fee payment qualifies you for admission. However, the college may collect additional fees (such as hostel fees, examination fees, or other charges) at the time of admission, depending on your choices and the college's fee structure.

• You must have paid the full tuition fee to be eligible for this round
• Check the fee structure on www.centacpuducherry.in
• No additional tuition fee is required at the time of reporting
• The college may collect other charges (hostel, exam, etc.) at admission

Refund and forfeiture of fees: five critical scenarios

The notice outlines five scenarios that determine whether your tuition fee is refunded or forfeited. Understanding these is crucial because a wrong decision (such as not joining or declining your seat) will result in permanent loss of your fee.

Scenario 1: If you were NOT allotted any seat in the Special Stray Round, your full tuition fee will be refunded according to the refund schedule mentioned in the admission brochure. Scenario 2: If you were allotted a seat and you join the course, the tuition fee for your allotted course will be transferred to the college, and any balance fee (if you paid more than the course fee) will be refunded to you. Scenario 3: For candidates from Puducherry who belong to the EBC (Economically Backward Class), SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe), or GSS (General Service Scheme) categories, the registration fee will be refunded ONLY if you join the allotted seat — if you do not join, the fee is forfeited. Scenario 4: If you were allotted a seat but you decline it or do not report by the deadline, the entire tuition fee for that course will be forfeited — you will not get any money back. Scenario 5: If you have already joined and completed admission formalities, you cannot withdraw or resign from your seat under any circumstances — your admission is final.

• Not allotted → Full tuition fee refunded (as per brochure schedule)
• Allotted and join → Tuition fee transferred to college; balance refunded
• Puducherry EBC/SC/ST/GSS candidates → Registration fee refunded ONLY if you join
• Allotted but decline or don't join → Entire tuition fee forfeited
• Already joined → Cannot withdraw; admission is final

The trap: forfeiture of fees if you don't join by the deadline

This is the most critical trap in the Special Stray Round. If you are allotted a seat but do not report to the college by 16 November 2026 at 5 PM, your entire tuition fee will be forfeited. You will not get any refund, no matter how much you paid. This is not a penalty — it is the rule. The notice is explicit: 'If a candidate is allotted a seat in Special Stray Round and declines / does not join the course, then the Tuition Fee of the allotted course will be forfeited.'

Many candidates make the mistake of thinking they can 'hold' their allotted seat by not joining, or that they can join later. This is wrong. The deadline is absolute. If you are allotted a seat and you are certain you want to join, mark 16 November 2026 on your calendar and plan to report to the college well before 5 PM. If you are unsure about joining, think carefully before the deadline — once you miss it, your fee is gone and your seat is cancelled.

• ⚠️ Miss the deadline → Entire fee forfeited, no refund
• ⚠️ Declining the seat → Fee forfeited
• ⚠️ No extensions or late reporting allowed
• ✅ If allotted and want to join, report by 16 Nov 5 PM

What if you are allotted a seat but don't want to join?

If you are allotted a seat in the Special Stray Round but you do not wish to join (for example, because you have been allotted a course or college you did not prefer, or because you have received an allotment elsewhere), you have two options: (1) Do not report by the deadline, and your fee will be forfeited; or (2) Report to the college, complete admission, and then withdraw. However, the notice explicitly states: 'Already joined candidates cannot withdraw / resign from their admitted seat.' This means once you complete admission formalities and join, you are locked in — you cannot change your mind later.

Therefore, if you are unsure about joining, do not report to the college. Your fee will be forfeited, but at least you will not be locked into a course or college you do not want. If you are certain you want to join, report by the deadline. But if you report and complete admission, you are committed for the entire academic year and cannot withdraw.

• If you don't want the seat: do not report by 16 Nov 5 PM (fee forfeited)
• If you report and join: you cannot withdraw later
• Think carefully before the deadline — once you join, you are locked in

How to contact CENTAC if you have questions or problems

If you have questions about your allotment, the joining process, fee refunds, or any other aspect of the Special Stray Round, you have three ways to get help. First, visit the CENTAC website at www.centacpuducherry.in — it contains the fee structure, admission brochure, and other important documents. Second, log into your dashboard on the CENTAC portal and use the 'Grievances' option to submit your query directly to the authority. Third, call the CENTAC helpline at 0413-2655570 or 0413-2655571 during office hours.

The notice also mentions that SMS notifications have been sent to all candidates with information about the allotment. Check your phone for any SMS from CENTAC with updates or instructions. Do not rely solely on email or portal messages — check your phone and the website regularly for updates.

• Website: www.centacpuducherry.in
• Dashboard grievances option: submit queries through your login
• Helpline: 0413-2655570 or 0413-2655571
• Check SMS notifications sent to your registered phone number

Important dates and timeline at a glance

Here is a summary of the key dates you need to remember for the Special Stray Round. The provisional allotment list was published on 13 November 2026 (today). You can download your allotment order immediately after logging into the portal. The absolute deadline to report to your allotted college and complete admission is 16 November 2026 at 5:00 PM — this is only 3 days away. After this deadline, no further admissions will be processed, and any allotted seats that were not joined will be cancelled.

• 13 November 2026: Provisional allotment list published
• 13–16 November 2026: Download allotment order and prepare documents
• 16 November 2026, 5:00 PM: Final deadline to report to college and join

Frequently asked questions

If you have been allotted a seat in the Special Stray Round, your next step is to log into the CENTAC portal immediately, download your allotment order, and gather all your original certificates. You must report to the Principal of your allotted college by 16 November 2026 at 5:00 PM with your allotment order and all required documents to complete admission formalities. Do not delay — this is your final and only chance to secure your MBBS or BDS seat in Puducherry. If you have any questions, contact CENTAC at 0413-2655570 or 0413-2655571, or use the Grievances option in your dashboard.