CENTAC NEET-MDS 2026 Round 3 Extended: Fresh Applications Till 26 October, Willingness Till 28 October
Rachna Bajaj
Published 22 Oct 20261 min read5 Views
CENTAC has extended the deadlines for Round 3 of NEET-MDS 2026 counselling in Puducherry. Fresh applications now close at 5:00 PM on 26 October 2026.
CENTAC has extended the deadlines for Round 3 of NEET-MDS 2026 counselling in Puducherry. Fresh applications now close at 5:00 PM on 26 October 2026. Willingness, registration-fee payment, and course preferences close at 5:00 PM on 28 October 2026.
These are separate deadlines, so candidates should complete every step that applies to them.
CENTAC MDS Round 3 2026: Extended Deadlines
| Step | New deadline |
|---|---|
| Fresh applications | 26 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Willingness, registration-fee payment and course preferences | 28 October 2026, 5:00 PM |
What Each Deadline Covers
- 26 October 2026, 5:00 PM: Candidates who haven't applied to CENTAC yet must submit a fresh application by this time.
- 28 October 2026, 5:00 PM: Candidates taking part in Round 3 must submit willingness, pay the registration fee, and enter course preferences by this time.
The two dates apply to different steps. Meeting one doesn't cover the other.
What Candidates Should Do Now
- Read the revised notice before submitting anything.
- Check your CENTAC dashboard for the steps that apply to you.
- Complete every step before its own deadline.
- Don't wait for the last hour, as portals can slow down near a deadline.
The source doesn't list the fee amount or eligibility rules. Use only the revised notice and your dashboard [VERIFY].
Official Links
- Official CENTAC portal: https://centacpuducherry.in/
- Official extension notice: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11455cnTCEpaa8aJWJCdpMu5OWAd-Rzzd/view?usp=sharing