CENTAC UG NEET 2026 Registration Deadline Extended Till August 8

The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Government of Puducherry, has extended the last date to apply for UG NEET courses for the academic year 2026-27. According to the official notification dated August 6, 2026, eligible candidates can now submit their online applications through the official website, centacpuducherry.in, until August 8, 2026. The extension applies to admissions for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, and BVSc & AH courses in Puducherry, including National, Service Category, and NRI seats. Candidates must possess a valid NEET UG 2026 All India Rank issued by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to be eligible for admission. The Puducherry state-quota counselling process is conducted online by CENTAC and is based on candidates' NEET UG 2026 scores and ranks. After the registration window closes, CENTAC will release the merit list, followed by the choice filling and seat allotment process.

CENTAC NEET UG 2026 Key Details

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

Candidates must satisfy the following eligibility criteria:

1. Must have qualified the NEET UG 2026 examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
2. Must fulfill the residency and category requirements prescribed by CENTAC for Puducherry state-quota seats.
3. Applicants seeking NRI seats must meet the NRI eligibility conditions mentioned in the CENTAC UG NEET 2026-27 Information Brochure.
4. Candidates must also satisfy the age and academic eligibility criteria prescribed by the National Medical Commission (NMC) and the Dental Council of India (DCI).

How to Apply for CENTAC NEET UG 2026 Counselling

Candidates who missed the earlier deadline can now complete their application before August 8, 2026 by following these steps:

1. Visit the official website: centacpuducherry.in.
2. Click on the UG NEET 2026 Admission link on the homepage.
3. Register using your NEET UG 2026 roll number and application number.
4. Fill in your personal, academic, and category details.
5. Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
6. Pay the application fee online.
7. Submit the application form.
8. Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Courses and Seats Covered

The extended application window covers admissions to the following undergraduate courses:

1. MBBS seats in government and private medical colleges of Puducherry.
2. BDS seats in dental colleges.
3. BAMS seats in Ayurveda institutions.
4. BVSc & AH seats under National, Service, and NRI categories.
5. The extension is applicable to admissions under both government and self-financing quotas in Puducherry-based institutions.

Action Plan for Candidates

Candidates should complete the following before the deadline:

1. Visit centacpuducherry.in and open the UG NEET 2026 admission portal.
2. Keep your NEET UG 2026 scorecard and admit card ready.
3. Arrange the required documents, including:
4. Class 10 marksheet
5. Class 12 marksheet
6. Residence certificate
7. Category certificate (if applicable)
8. Complete the registration and submit the application before 5:00 PM on August 8, 2026.
9. Pay the application fee online.
10. Download and save the submitted application form for future reference.
11. For any queries, contact the CENTAC Helpdesk at 0413-2655570.