Puducherry NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Round: Draft Allotment List Published

Puducherry's Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC) has published the draft allotment list for MBBS and BDS seats in the Special Stray Round for the 2026–27 academic year. This is the final round of counselling for any remaining vacant seats. The list is now live on the CENTAC portal, and candidates who appear on it can check their allotted college and course. However, this is a draft list only — it will change after objections are reviewed. You have until 10 AM on 13 November to raise any objections, and then you must join your allotted college by 5 PM on 16 November with all original certificates and fees.

What is the Special Stray Round?

The Special Stray Round is the final counselling round for MBBS and BDS admissions in Puducherry. It is held to fill any seats that remain vacant after all previous rounds of counselling are complete. This round is open to candidates who have a valid NEET UG 2026 score and meet the eligibility criteria set by CENTAC.

In this round, both general and management quota seats may be available, depending on what colleges have not yet filled. The Special Stray Round is typically the last opportunity to secure a seat in the current academic year, so it is important to act quickly if your name appears on the allotment list.

What is a Draft Allotment List?

A draft allotment list is a preliminary list showing which college and course each candidate has been tentatively assigned to, based on their merit score, category, and the seats available. It is NOT final. The notice explicitly states that the draft list is 'only indicative in nature and subject to change.' This means seats can be reassigned, and the list will be updated after objections are reviewed.

The draft list is published so that candidates can check their provisional allotment and raise any errors or objections before the final (provisional) allotment list is released. You cannot claim any legal right to a seat based on the draft list, and you cannot challenge it in court. Think of it as a preview — the real allotment comes after objections are handled.

Important Dates: What You Must Do and When

The timeline for the Special Stray Round is very tight. All key dates are listed below. Missing any deadline will result in loss of your seat.

How to Check Your Draft Allotment

To check whether you have been allotted a seat, you must log in to the CENTAC portal using your dashboard credentials. The portal is www.centacpuducherry.in. Use the same username and password you created during the NEET counselling registration process.

Once logged in, you will be able to see your allotted college, course (MBBS or BDS), and seat category. The notice also states that SMS notifications have been sent to candidates, so you may have already received a text message with this information. However, always verify by logging into the portal directly.

Submitting Objections: What Errors Can You Raise?

If you find any error in your draft allotment — for example, if you were allotted a course you did not apply for, or if your category is shown incorrectly — you can raise an objection. Objections must be submitted through the GRIEVANCES option in your login dashboard on the CENTAC portal.

The objection window is open from 12.11.2026 (now) until 13.11.2026 at 10:00 AM. After 10 AM on 13 November, the objection portal will close, and no further objections will be accepted. CENTAC will then review all objections received and publish the Provisional Allotment List. Do not wait until the last moment — submit your objection as soon as you spot an error.

• Log in to www.centacpuducherry.in with your credentials
• Click on the GRIEVANCES option in your dashboard
• Describe the error clearly (e.g., 'I was allotted BDS but applied only for MBBS')
• Submit before 10:00 AM on 13.11.2026
• Do not submit after the deadline — late objections will not be considered

What Happens After Objections Are Submitted?

After the objection deadline (10 AM on 13 November), CENTAC will review all objections raised by candidates. If an objection is valid, the allotment may be corrected. Once all objections have been disposed of, CENTAC will publish the Provisional Allotment List. The notice does not specify the exact date this will be published, but it will be announced on the portal and via SMS.

The Provisional Allotment List is the final allotment for the Special Stray Round. Only after this list is published should you approach your allotted college. Do not go to any college based on the draft list — wait for the provisional list and download your provisional allotment order from your login dashboard.

Joining Your Allotted College: Documents and Deadline

Once the Provisional Allotment List is published, you must report to the Principal of your allotted college. The last date to join is 16.11.2026 at 5:00 PM. If you do not report by this date and time, your seat will be cancelled, and you will lose your admission.

When you report to the college, you must bring all of the following:

• All original certificates (10th, 12th, NEET admit card, NEET result, category certificate if applicable, domicile certificate, etc.)

• The requisite admission fee (the amount will be specified by the college)

• Your provisional allotment order (downloaded from your login dashboard)

The college will verify all your documents and complete the admission formalities. Admission is strictly conditional on the production of all original certificates and completion of all formalities. If any document is missing or invalid, the college may reject your admission.

• All original certificates (10th, 12th, NEET admit card, NEET result, category certificate if applicable, domicile certificate, etc.)
• Requisite admission fee
• Provisional allotment order (downloaded from your login dashboard)
• Report to the Principal of your allotted college
• Complete all admission formalities on the same day

Management Quota (Existing): What Does This Mean?

The notice mentions 'Management Quota (Existing)' and a 'Revised List of Eligible Candidates' for this quota. Management quota seats are seats that private medical colleges can fill directly, outside the main merit-based counselling process. These seats are typically more expensive and have different eligibility rules than general or reserved category seats.

The 'Existing' designation means these are management quota seats that were already defined and recognized by the government before this round. The 'Revised List' indicates that after objections to the earlier eligible candidates list were reviewed, the list has been updated. If you are on this revised list, you are eligible to be considered for a management quota seat in the Special Stray Round. The exact eligibility criteria and fees for management quota seats are set by each individual college and should be checked on the college's website or by contacting the college directly.

Critical Warnings: What Can Go Wrong

The notice contains several important legal disclaimers that you must understand. First, the draft allotment list is 'only indicative in nature and subject to change.' This means you cannot rely on it as a guarantee. Second, 'candidates cannot claim any right over the said allotted seat' based on the draft list. Third, 'the Draft Allotment List cannot be challenged before the Court of Law.' In other words, if you disagree with the draft allotment, your only remedy is to submit an objection through the CENTAC portal — you cannot file a court case.

Additionally, the notice warns that you should '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.' Going to a college before the provisional list is published may waste your time and could lead to confusion. Always wait for the official provisional allotment order.

• ⚠️ Draft list is NOT final and can change
• ⚠️ You have NO legal right to a seat based on the draft list
• ⚠️ You cannot challenge the draft list in court
• ⚠️ Do NOT go to a college until the Provisional Allotment List is published
• ⚠️ Missing the 16.11.2026, 5:00 PM joining deadline will result in loss of your seat
• ⚠️ All original certificates MUST be produced — photocopies are not accepted

How to Contact CENTAC for Help

If you have questions or face any technical issues while checking your allotment or submitting objections, you can reach out to CENTAC through multiple channels:

• Website: www.centacpuducherry.in

• Helpline Phone: 0413-2655570 or 0413-2655571

• Grievances option in your login dashboard on the portal

The helpline is your best option if you need immediate assistance. Keep the reference number of this notice (CENTAC/UG-NEET/2026/45) handy when you call.

• Website: www.centacpuducherry.in
• Helpline: 0413-2655570 or 0413-2655571
• Grievances option in your login dashboard
• Reference: CENTAC/UG-NEET/2026/45

Frequently asked questions

Check your draft allotment on www.centacpuducherry.in immediately using your login credentials. If you find any error, submit an objection through the GRIEVANCES option before 10:00 AM on 13.11.2026 — this is your only chance to correct mistakes. After the provisional allotment list is published (date to be announced), download your allotment order and report to your allotted college by 5:00 PM on 16.11.2026 with all original certificates, the admission fee, and your allotment order. Missing this deadline will result in loss of your seat. For help, call CENTAC helpline at 0413-2655570 or 0413-2655571.