Puducherry's Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC) has published the revised eligible candidates list for the Stray Round of NEET UG counselling for 2026-27 on 23 October 2026. This list includes candidates who have submitted their willingness to participate in Stray Round and paid the registration fee. The list covers both Government Quota and Management Quota seats across MBBS and BDS courses. If your name appears on this list, you are eligible to participate in the upcoming Stray Round allotment — but only if you have also paid the tuition fee and filled in your course preferences. This is a critical checkpoint: candidates who are not on this list or who have not completed these steps will not be considered for allotment.
Check the revised eligible candidates list on www.centacpuducherry.in immediately; if you're listed, ensure you've paid tuition fee and filled course preferences, and raise any objections by 23 October 2026, 9 p.m.
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Unlock My College ListWhat is the Stray Round Revised Eligible Candidates List?
The revised eligible candidates list is a formal document published by CENTAC that names all candidates who are eligible to participate in the Stray Round of counselling for NEET UG 2026-27. This is not the final allotment — it is the list of candidates who have cleared the eligibility check and can now compete for available seats in the next phase.
The list was first published on 22 October 2026, and CENTAC received objections from candidates who believed they should or should not be on it. After reviewing those objections, CENTAC published this revised version on 23 October 2026. The revision means some candidates may have been added or removed based on their objections.
The list is divided into two parts: existing candidates (those who participated in earlier rounds of counselling but did not join a seat) and fresh candidates (those who are entering the counselling process for the first time). Existing candidates will be considered for allotment first; fresh candidates will be considered only after all existing candidates have been exhausted.
Who Has Been Removed from the Eligible List?
CENTAC has removed three categories of candidates from the Stray Round eligible list, following directions from the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). These candidates are ineligible for Stray Round because they have already been allotted or admitted to a seat elsewhere.
Understanding these exclusions is important: if you fall into any of these categories, you will not appear on the list, and you should not attempt to participate in Stray Round. Doing so may result in your application being rejected or your seat being cancelled.
- All candidates in Round 3 Allotment List of CENTAC (both those who joined and those who did not join) — these candidates have already been allotted a seat in Puducherry and cannot participate again.
- All candidates in Round 3 Admitted List of MCC — these candidates have been admitted to a seat through the national counselling process and are no longer eligible for Puducherry's Stray Round.
- All candidates in Stray Round Allotment List of MCC — these candidates have already been allotted a seat in the national Stray Round and cannot participate in Puducherry's Stray Round.
How to Check If You Are on the Revised Eligible List
The revised eligible candidates list is published on the official CENTAC website: www.centacpuducherry.in. You can access it directly from the website without needing to log in — it is a public document.
To find your name, search the list using your NEET roll number or registration number. The list will show your name, category, and whether you are in the 'existing candidates' or 'fresh candidates' section. If your name is not on the list, you are not eligible for Stray Round allotment in Puducherry.
If you believe your name should be on the list but is not, or if you believe your name should not be on the list but is, you have until 23 October 2026, 9 p.m. to raise an objection (see the 'Objections' section below).
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Being on the revised eligible candidates list is not enough to guarantee a seat in Stray Round. CENTAC has set two additional mandatory requirements that you must meet. If you fail to meet either of these, you will be excluded from allotment even if your name is on the eligible list.
The first requirement is that you must have paid the tuition fee for the course(s) you wish to study. This is different from the registration fee, which you already paid to get on the eligible list. The tuition fee is the actual course fee for MBBS or BDS. If you have not paid this fee, you will not be considered for allotment, and you will lose your chance in Stray Round.
The second requirement is that you must have filled in your course preferences in the CENTAC portal. If your course preferences are empty — meaning you have not selected any courses you wish to study — you will not be considered for allotment. This is a common mistake: candidates assume that being on the eligible list is enough, but without course preferences, the allotment algorithm has no information about which seat to offer you.
- You must have submitted your willingness for Stray Round (already done if you're on the eligible list).
- You must have paid the registration fee (already done if you're on the eligible list).
- You must have paid the tuition fee for the course(s) you wish to study — this is separate and must be done now.
- You must have filled in your course preferences in the CENTAC portal — this must be done now.
How to Submit Objections to the Revised Eligible List
If you believe there is an error in the revised eligible candidates list — for example, your name should be on it but is not, or your name should not be on it but is — you have the right to submit an objection. Objections must be submitted through the CENTAC portal using your dashboard login.
To submit an objection, log in to your CENTAC dashboard using your registration number and password. Look for the 'Grievances' option in the menu. Click on it and fill in the details of your objection, explaining clearly why you believe the list is incorrect. Attach any supporting documents if necessary.
The deadline for submitting objections is 23 October 2026, 9 p.m. This is a hard deadline — objections submitted after this time will not be accepted. If you have an objection, submit it immediately; do not wait until the last moment, as portal delays or technical issues may prevent you from submitting in time.
- Log in to your CENTAC dashboard at www.centacpuducherry.in using your registration number and password.
- Navigate to the 'Grievances' option.
- Fill in the details of your objection clearly, explaining why you believe the list is incorrect.
- Attach supporting documents if available.
- Submit before 23 October 2026, 9 p.m. — this is the final deadline.
Understanding 'Existing Candidates' vs. 'Fresh Candidates'
The revised eligible candidates list is divided into two sections: existing candidates and fresh candidates. This distinction affects the order in which candidates are considered for allotment in Stray Round.
Existing candidates are those who participated in earlier rounds of CENTAC counselling (Round 1, Round 2, or Round 3) but did not join any seat. They may have been allotted a seat but chose not to join, or they may have participated but not been allotted. These candidates are given priority in Stray Round: the allotment algorithm will first try to allot seats to all existing candidates before moving to fresh candidates.
Fresh candidates are those who are participating in CENTAC counselling for the first time. They did not participate in earlier rounds. Fresh candidates will only be considered for allotment after all existing candidates have been processed. This means if you are a fresh candidate, you will have a lower priority than existing candidates, and you may not get a seat if all available seats are taken by existing candidates.
What Happens After the Revised Eligible List?
After the objection deadline (23 October 2026, 9 p.m.), CENTAC will finalize the eligible candidates list. Any objections that were submitted will be reviewed, and a final list will be published. This final list will be used for the Stray Round allotment process.
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The next step is the allotment of seats. CENTAC will use the allotment algorithm to match candidates with available seats based on their merit rank, category, course preferences, and quota (Government or Management). Candidates who are allotted a seat will be notified, and they will have a specified time to join the college and complete admission formalities.
If you are allotted a seat in Stray Round, you must join within the given time frame. If you do not join, your seat will be cancelled, and it will be offered to the next candidate in the merit list. Failure to join on time can result in losing your seat permanently.
Important Dates and Deadlines
The key date in this notice is 23 October 2026, 9 p.m. — the deadline for submitting objections to the revised eligible candidates list. This is the only action date mentioned in the notice. After this deadline, no objections will be accepted, and the list will be finalized.
The revised eligible candidates list itself was published on 23 October 2026. You should check it immediately to see if your name is on it. Do not delay — the sooner you verify your eligibility and complete the required steps (paying tuition fee and filling course preferences), the better.
- 23 October 2026, 9 p.m. — deadline for submitting objections to the revised eligible candidates list.
How to Contact CENTAC for Help
If you have questions about the revised eligible candidates list, the objection process, or any other aspect of Stray Round counselling, CENTAC provides two ways to get help.
You can submit queries through the 'Grievances' option in your CENTAC login dashboard. This is the official channel and is recommended for formal complaints or objections. Alternatively, you can call the CENTAC helpline at 0413-2655570 or 0413-2655571. The helpline staff can answer general questions and guide you through the process.
- Submit queries through the 'Grievances' option in your CENTAC dashboard.
- Call the CENTAC helpline: 0413-2655570 or 0413-2655571.
Common Mistakes That Will Get You Excluded from Allotment
Even if your name is on the revised eligible candidates list, you can still be excluded from allotment if you make certain mistakes. Understanding these traps can help you avoid them.
The most common mistake is not paying the tuition fee. Many candidates assume that paying the registration fee is enough, but it is not. The tuition fee is a separate payment and must be made to be considered for allotment. If you have not paid it, do so immediately.
The second most common mistake is not filling in course preferences. If you leave your course preferences empty, the allotment algorithm will have no information about which courses you want, and you will not be allotted any seat. You must select at least one course (MBBS or BDS) and rank your preferred colleges in order of preference.
A third mistake is missing the objection deadline. If you believe there is an error in the list but do not submit an objection by 23 October 2026, 9 p.m., your objection will not be considered, and the error will stand. Submit objections early, not at the last moment.
- Not paying the tuition fee — you will be excluded from allotment.
- Not filling in course preferences — you will not be allotted any seat.
- Missing the objection deadline (23 October 2026, 9 p.m.) — your objection will not be considered.
- Assuming that being on the eligible list is enough — it is not; you must complete all additional steps.
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What does it mean if my name is on the revised eligible candidates list?
It means you have met the basic eligibility criteria for Stray Round counselling: you submitted your willingness to participate and paid the registration fee. However, being on this list does not guarantee you a seat. You must also pay the tuition fee and fill in your course preferences to be considered for allotment.
I was allotted a seat in Round 3 but did not join. Can I participate in Stray Round?
No. According to the notice, all candidates in Round 3 Allotment List of CENTAC (both those who joined and those who did not join) have been removed from the Stray Round eligible list. You cannot participate in Stray Round because you have already been allotted a seat in an earlier round.
What is the difference between the registration fee and the tuition fee?
The registration fee is the fee you paid to register for counselling and to be considered for the eligible candidates list. The tuition fee is the actual course fee for MBBS or BDS that you must pay to be considered for allotment in Stray Round. Both fees are separate and must be paid.
I am on the eligible list but have not filled in my course preferences. What will happen?
If your course preferences are empty, you will not be considered for allotment, even though you are on the eligible list. You must fill in your course preferences immediately in the CENTAC portal to be eligible for a seat.
What is the deadline for submitting objections to the revised eligible list?
The deadline is 23 October 2026, 9 p.m. Objections must be submitted through the 'Grievances' option in your CENTAC dashboard. Objections submitted after this time will not be accepted.
I believe my name should be on the eligible list but it is not. What should I do?
Submit an objection through the 'Grievances' option in your CENTAC dashboard before 23 October 2026, 9 p.m. Explain clearly why you believe you should be on the list and attach any supporting documents. CENTAC will review your objection and decide whether to add you to the list.
What is the difference between 'existing candidates' and 'fresh candidates' on the list?
Existing candidates are those who participated in earlier rounds of CENTAC counselling but did not join a seat. Fresh candidates are those participating for the first time. Existing candidates are given priority in allotment; fresh candidates are considered only after all existing candidates have been processed.
Where can I find the revised eligible candidates list?
The list is published on the CENTAC website: www.centacpuducherry.in. You can search for your name using your NEET roll number or registration number. The list is public and does not require a login to view.
I received an SMS from CENTAC. What does it mean?
CENTAC has sent SMS notifications to all candidates to inform them about the revised eligible candidates list. The SMS is a reminder to check the list and complete the required steps (paying tuition fee and filling course preferences) before the objection deadline.
What happens if I do not pay the tuition fee before the allotment?
If you do not pay the tuition fee, you will not be considered for allotment, even if you are on the eligible list and have filled in your course preferences. You will lose your chance in Stray Round. Pay the tuition fee immediately.
Can I change my course preferences after submitting them?
The notice does not specify whether course preferences can be changed after submission. Contact CENTAC through the 'Grievances' option in your dashboard or call the helpline (0413-2655570 / 0413-2655571) to ask about changing preferences.
What should I do if I have a question about the eligible list or the objection process?
You can submit queries through the 'Grievances' option in your CENTAC dashboard, or you can call the CENTAC helpline at 0413-2655570 or 0413-2655571. The helpline staff can answer your questions and guide you through the process.
Check the revised eligible candidates list on www.centacpuducherry.in immediately to see if your name is listed. If you are on the list, pay the tuition fee and fill in your course preferences right away — these are mandatory to be considered for allotment. If you believe there is an error in the list, submit an objection through the 'Grievances' option in your CENTAC dashboard before 23 October 2026, 9 p.m. Do not delay; the objection deadline is firm, and missing it will mean your objection cannot be considered.
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