CENTAC BAMS Admission 2026: Fresh Applications Open Until November 3 for Stray-2 Round
Published 30 Oct 20267 min read
The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Puducherry, has invited fresh applications from NEET UG 2026-qualified candidates for vacant BAMS seats at Rajiv Gandhi Ayurveda Medical College (RGAMC), Mahe. According to the latest notification dated October 29, 2026, eligible candidates can apply for the Stray-2 Round until November 3, 2026, at 5 PM. The admission process covers vacant seats under Government Quota (GQ) and Management Quota (MQ). CENTAC has also activated facilities for existing candidates to submit willingness, update course preferences and complete applicable tuition-fee payments. An important condition applies to fresh applicants: their candidature will be considered for seat allotment only after the existing merit list has been exhausted.
CENTAC BAMS Stray-2 Round 2026: Important Dates
CENTAC has opened the additional BAMS admission process for the 2026–27 academic session at RGAMC, Mahe.
| Admission event | Details |
|---|---|
| Official notice date | October 29, 2026 |
| Counselling round | Stray-2 Round |
| Course | BAMS |
| College | Rajiv Gandhi Ayurveda Medical College, Mahe |
| Entrance examination | NEET UG 2026 |
| Fresh application deadline | November 3, 2026 |
| Closing time | 5 PM |
| Participating quotas | Government and Management |
Candidates should complete the required application and payment formalities before the deadline.
16 BAMS Seats Vacant at Rajiv Gandhi Ayurveda Medical College
The reported vacancy list for Rajiv Gandhi Ayurveda Medical College, Mahe, includes 16 BAMS seats.
The distribution is as follows:
| Quota | Vacant seats |
|---|---|
| Government Quota | 15 |
| Management Quota | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
The available seats are subject to the official vacancy list and applicable reservation and allotment rules.
CENTAC BAMS Admission 2026: Category-Wise Registration Fees
Candidates participating in Stray-2 Round must pay the applicable tuition fee as the round's registration fee.
The reported fee structure is:
| Candidate category | Applicable quota | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Puducherry SC/ST/EBC/GSS candidates | Government Quota | ₹25,000 |
| Other eligible Puducherry residents | Government Quota | ₹74,000 |
| Management quota candidates | Management Quota | ₹2,35,000 |
Candidates who have already made payments during previous counselling rounds must pay the applicable balance rather than assuming that their earlier payment automatically completes the current requirement. Applicants should verify the amount displayed on their CENTAC dashboard and the official fee instructions before making payment.
Who Can Apply for CENTAC BAMS Stray-2 Round 2026?
- Fresh applications are invited from candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 and meet the applicable CENTAC admission requirements.
- Both Government Quota and Management Quota applications are covered by the October 29 notice.
- However, fresh applicants will not be considered ahead of candidates already included in the existing merit list.
- Fresh candidates will be considered for allotment only after the existing merit list has been exhausted.
Candidates who participated in earlier counselling rounds should also check their previous allotment and admission status. Certain previous allotments or admission-related circumstances may restrict participation in Stray-2 Round.
How to Apply for CENTAC BAMS Admission 2026?
Eligible candidates should use the official CENTAC UG NEET admission portal to complete the applicable registration and participation formalities.
The general process is:
- Visit the official CENTAC UG NEET 2026 portal.
- Select the BAMS fresh registration facility if applying as a new candidate.
- Enter the required candidate and NEET UG details.
- Complete the application and other applicable formalities.
- Log in to the CENTAC dashboard.
- Submit willingness and fresh course preferences, wherever applicable.
- Pay the applicable fee according to the candidate's quota and category.
- Review the information and retain the payment and submission confirmation.
Existing registered candidates should log in to their dashboards and follow the instructions applicable to their participation status.
Important Instructions for CENTAC BAMS Candidates
Candidates should carefully review the Stray-2 Round instructions before submitting preferences or making payments.
- Fresh applicants will be considered only after the existing merit list is exhausted.
- Previous allotments and admission status may affect eligibility.
- Candidates must submit willingness and course preferences through the CENTAC dashboard where required.
- Candidates who made payments during earlier rounds must check the applicable balance.
- Failure to join an allotted seat may result in fee forfeiture and restrictions on further participation, as specified in the counselling rules.
- Candidates should select preferences only after considering the applicable fees and their ability to join the allotted institution.
Where to Check CENTAC BAMS Admission Updates?
Candidates can use the following official websites for application instructions and admission updates:
- CENTAC UG NEET portal: https://centacpuducherry.in/UgNeet_2026/
- CENTAC official website: https://centacpuducherry.in/
- Rajiv Gandhi Ayurveda Medical College: https://mahe.gov.in/ayrveda-medical-college/
Candidates should rely on official notifications and their CENTAC dashboard for the latest eligibility, payment, allotment and reporting instructions.