Puducherry NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Round: Vacancy List & Seats

Puducherry's Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC) has released the official vacancy list for the Special Stray Round of NEET UG counselling for the 2026-27 academic session. This is the final round of seat allocation, and the vacancies shown are the seats still available across government quota, management quota, and NRI quota after all previous counselling rounds. The list covers MBBS, BDS, and BAMS courses across Puducherry's medical and dental colleges. If you have not yet been allotted a seat or wish to upgrade to a better college or course, this round is your last opportunity — understanding which seats are open in your category is essential before you apply.

What is the Special Stray Round?

The Special Stray Round is the final counselling round in Puducherry's NEET UG admission process. It is held after all regular counselling rounds (merit-based allotments) are complete. This round is designed to fill any remaining vacant seats that were not filled in earlier rounds.

In this round, eligible candidates who were not allotted a seat in previous rounds, or who wish to change their allotted college or course, can apply. The seats available in this round are typically fewer than in earlier rounds, as most seats have already been filled. This is your last chance to secure admission for the 2026-27 session.

How Many Seats Are Available?

The vacancy list shows very limited availability across most colleges. In government quota (the seats filled by the state through merit-based counselling), almost all seats are full — only 1 BDS seat remains at MINDS, Puducherry in the General category. All MBBS government quota seats across IGMC&RI, PIMS, SMVMC&H, and SVMC&RI are completely filled.

Management quota seats (seats the college fills directly, often at higher fees) have more availability: 35 MBBS seats at SVMC&RI, 26 BDS seats at SVDC, and 1 BAMS seat at RGAMC. Management quota seats typically require higher fees than government quota seats. NRI quota seats (for Non-Resident Indians and OCI cardholders) show zero vacancies across all colleges.

Understanding Quota Types: Government, Management, and NRI

**Government Quota (GQ):** These are seats funded and allocated by the Puducherry government. Admission is based on your NEET rank and category (General, EWS, OBC, MBC, EBC, BCM, SC, ST, BT). The fees are lower than management quota. The notice shows government quota seats broken down by region (PDY = Puducherry, KKL = Karaikal, MAH = Mahe, YNM = Yanam), but only the PDY region has any vacancy — and only 1 BDS seat.

**Management Quota (MQ):** These are seats the college fills directly, typically at higher fees than government quota. There is no merit-based rank cutoff — eligibility is based on your NEET score meeting the college's minimum requirement. Management quota seats are available at SVMC&RI (35 MBBS), SVDC (26 BDS), and RGAMC (1 BAMS).

**Management Quota – Telugu Minority (MQT):** A special category for Telugu-speaking minorities. The notice shows zero vacancies in this category.

**NRI Quota:** Reserved for Non-Resident Indians, Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), and OCI cardholders. All NRI quota seats across all colleges show zero vacancies.

Category Breakdown in Government Quota

Government quota seats are reserved for different social and economic categories. The notice lists these categories as: GEN (General), EWS (Economically Weaker Section), OBC (Other Backward Class), MBC (Most Backward Class), EBC (Extremely Backward Class), BCM (Backward Class Muslim), SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe), and BT (Backward Tribe).

The single available government quota seat — 1 BDS at MINDS — is in the General (GEN) category. All other category columns show zero for all colleges, meaning no seats are available for EWS, OBC, MBC, EBC, BCM, SC, ST, or BT candidates in government quota. If you belong to a reserved category and are seeking a government quota seat, this round offers no options.

Colleges Offering Seats in This Round

The following colleges have vacancies in the Special Stray Round:

**IGMC&RI (Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute), Puducherry:** MBBS — no vacancies in any quota.

**PIMS (Puducherry Institute of Medical Sciences), Puducherry:** MBBS — no vacancies in any quota.

**SMVMC&H (Sri Manakula Vinayaka Medical College & Hospital), Puducherry:** MBBS — no vacancies in any quota.

**SVMC&RI (Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College & Research Institute), Puducherry:** MBBS — 35 seats in Management Quota; no government quota vacancies.

**MGPGIDS (Meenakshi Government Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences), Puducherry:** BDS — no vacancies in any quota.

**MINDS (Meenakshi Institute of Dental Sciences), Puducherry:** BDS — 1 seat in Government Quota (General category); no management quota vacancies.

**SVDC (Sri Venkateshwaraa Dental College), Puducherry:** BDS — 26 seats in Management Quota; no government quota vacancies.

**RGAMC (Rajah Muthiah Ayurveda Medical College), Puducherry:** BAMS (Ayurveda) — 1 seat in Management Quota; no government quota vacancies.

Important: BAMS and B.V.Sc. Are NOT MBBS/BDS

This notice includes seats in BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery) at RGAMC and B.V.Sc.&A.H. (Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry) at RIVER. **These are NOT MBBS or BDS courses.** If you are a NEET UG candidate seeking MBBS or BDS admission, these seats are not relevant to you. BAMS is an Ayurveda course and B.V.Sc. is a veterinary course — both are separate from allopathic medicine and dentistry. Do not apply for these seats unless you specifically wish to pursue Ayurveda or veterinary science.

What This Means for Your Application

If you are eligible for the Special Stray Round and wish to apply, your options are extremely limited. For MBBS, only management quota seats are available (35 at SVMC&RI). For BDS, you have 1 government quota seat (General category only, at MINDS) or 26 management quota seats (at SVDC). For BAMS, 1 management quota seat is available at RGAMC.

**If you are a General category candidate:** You can apply for the 1 BDS government quota seat at MINDS, or any of the management quota seats (35 MBBS at SVMC&RI, 26 BDS at SVDC, 1 BAMS at RGAMC).

**If you belong to a reserved category (EWS, OBC, MBC, EBC, BCM, SC, ST, BT):** No government quota seats are available in this round. Your only option is management quota seats, which do not have category-based reservations — they are open to all candidates who meet the college's minimum NEET score requirement.

**If you are an NRI or OCI cardholder:** No NRI quota seats are available in this round.

Management Quota Seats: What You Need to Know

Management quota seats are filled by the college directly, not through merit-based counselling. This means there is no rank-based cutoff — instead, the college sets a minimum NEET score, and any candidate meeting that score can apply. However, management quota seats typically charge significantly higher fees than government quota seats.

The 35 MBBS seats at SVMC&RI and 26 BDS seats at SVDC are management quota seats. These are open to all candidates (all categories) who meet the college's eligibility criteria. If you are applying for a management quota seat, you will need to contact the college directly or check the college's website for the minimum NEET score required and the fee structure. The CENTAC notice does not specify these details — it only lists the number of seats available.

Management quota seats are typically more expensive than government quota seats because the college retains the fees. Before applying, ensure you understand the full fee liability and that you can afford it.

Regional Breakdown (PDY, KKL, MAH, YNM)

The government quota section of the notice breaks down seats by region: PDY (Puducherry), KKL (Karaikal), MAH (Mahe), and YNM (Yanam). These are the four regions of the Union Territory of Puducherry. The notice shows that for most colleges, all regional categories have zero vacancies. Only MINDS shows 1 vacancy in the PDY (Puducherry) region for BDS.

If you are a resident of Karaikal, Mahe, or Yanam, there are no government quota seats available in those regions in this round. The single available government quota seat is in the Puducherry region only.

Key Dates and Next Steps

This notice was issued on **2 November 2026** and lists the vacancies available for the Special Stray Round. However, the notice does not specify the application deadline, counselling schedule, or allotment date for this round. You must check the CENTAC website (centac.ac.in) or contact CENTAC directly for the exact dates and application process.

To apply for the Special Stray Round, you will typically need to: (1) log in to the CENTAC portal with your NEET registration details, (2) select your preferred college and course from the available vacancies, (3) pay any applicable fees, and (4) submit your application by the deadline. The exact process and deadlines will be announced separately by CENTAC.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

**Mistake 1: Applying for a seat in a category where no vacancy exists.** The notice clearly shows that for government quota, only 1 BDS seat is available (General category at MINDS). If you belong to OBC, SC, ST, or any other reserved category, do not waste time applying for government quota seats in this round — none are available. Your only option is management quota.

**Mistake 2: Confusing BAMS and B.V.Sc. with MBBS/BDS.** These are entirely different courses. BAMS is Ayurveda, and B.V.Sc. is veterinary science. If you are seeking MBBS or BDS, do not apply for these seats.

**Mistake 3: Assuming management quota seats have the same fees as government quota.** Management quota seats are significantly more expensive. Before applying, confirm the fee structure with the college.

**Mistake 4: Missing the application deadline.** The notice does not state the deadline. Check the CENTAC website immediately and note the exact date and time. Missing the deadline will disqualify your application.

**Mistake 5: Not verifying your eligibility.** Ensure you meet the college's minimum NEET score requirement and that you are eligible for the quota type you are applying for (government, management, or NRI).

Frequently asked questions

This is the final round of seat allocation for NEET UG 2026-27 in Puducherry. With only 1 government quota seat available (BDS at MINDS) and most vacancies in expensive management quota seats, your options are extremely limited. Check the CENTAC website immediately for the application deadline, portal link, and complete process. Prepare all required documents now and apply as soon as the portal opens — do not miss this last opportunity.