CENTAC NEET UG Round 2 Seat Matrix 2026 Released; Check Vacancies, Fees and Choice-Filling Deadline

The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC) has released the revised vacancy list for UG NEET 2026 Round 2 counselling in Puducherry. The vacancy notice covers MBBS, BDS, BAMS and BVSc & AH courses, including seats under the National SS and NRI categories. The revised vacancy list was published on September 9 on the official CENTAC UG NEET portal. CENTAC had issued the Round 2 notice on September 8, inviting registered candidates to submit fresh course preferences and, where applicable, resign from their Round 1 allotted seats. Candidates should check the revised vacancy position before submitting their Round 2 preferences. The official portal lists the vacancy notice separately from the Round 2 registration and course-preference notice.

CENTAC NEET UG Round 2 2026: Important Dates

The Round 2 registration and course-preference notice is available on the official CENTAC UG NEET portal.

CENTAC NEET UG Round 2 Seat Matrix 2026

The revised vacancy document covers MBBS, BDS, BAMS and BVSc & AH courses after Round 1. Candidates should refer to the college-wise vacancy PDF for the exact number of seats available in each institution, course and applicable quota. The official CENTAC portal lists the revised vacancy notice dated September 9, 2026. It should be used as the primary source for the latest college-wise seat position. Important: Earlier reporting stated that 882 candidates were allotted seats against 903 available seats in the Round 1 draft allotment exercise. This should not be interpreted as 882 vacant seats for Round 2.

Courses Covered in CENTAC Round 2

The Round 2 vacancy list covers the following UG NEET-based courses:

• MBBS
• BDS
• BAMS
• BVSc & AH for applicable National SS/NRI seats

The CENTAC UG NEET portal identifies these courses in its latest vacancy and admission notices.

Who Can Participate in CENTAC NEET UG Round 2?

The September 8 Round 2 notice allows candidates registered with CENTAC to participate in the second-round process. The notice specifically provides for Round 2 course-preference submission and resignation from Round 1 allotted seats. Candidates who received a Round 1 allotment should carefully check the applicable rules before deciding whether to retain or resign from their seat. Fresh candidates who were not registered within the prescribed CENTAC application window should not be assumed to be eligible for Round 2 unless the latest official notice specifically permits them.

CENTAC NEET UG Round 2 Registration Fee

The registration fee varies according to quota and category. The fee structure published by CENTAC includes the following categories:

Candidates should check the latest Round 2 notice and their dashboard for the amount applicable to their specific category. The fee structure should not be treated as a universal payment requirement for every Round 2 candidate.

How to Submit CENTAC Round 2 Course Preferences?

Candidates can complete the process online through the official CENTAC UG NEET portal.

• Visit the CENTAC UG NEET 2026 portal.
• Log in using the registered email ID and password.
• Open the Round 2 registration/course-preference section.
• Check the revised vacancy position.
• Select and arrange preferred courses and colleges.
• Pay the applicable fee, if required.
• Submit the preferences before the deadline.
• Save or download the confirmation for future reference.

The official CENTAC portal provides a registered-candidate login using an email ID and password.

CENTAC Round 2 Choice Filling: Important Rules

1. Candidates should carefully review their preferences before submitting them.
2. Round 1 preferences should not be assumed to carry forward automatically.
3. Candidates should submit the required preferences for Round 2.
4. Round 1 allotted candidates should check the resignation rules before withdrawing their seats.
5. The revised vacancy list should be checked before selecting colleges.
6. Candidates should retain proof of their submitted preferences and payment.
7. The latest CENTAC notice should be followed if any schedule or allotment rule changes.

Round 1 Seat Resignation Deadline

Candidates who want to resign from their Round 1 allotted seat should complete the required process by September 11, 2026, at 5 PM, as stated in the Round 2 notice listed by CENTAC. Candidates should make this decision only after reviewing the Round 2 rules because resignation can affect their admission status.

Documents to Keep Ready

Candidates should keep the following documents available for the admission and verification process:

• NEET UG 2026 admit card
• NEET UG 2026 scorecard
• Class 10 certificate/marksheet
• Class 12 certificate/marksheet
• Valid photo identity proof
• Puducherry nativity/residence documents, where applicable
• Community/category certificate, where applicable
• EWS certificate, where applicable
• Other documents specified by CENTAC

The exact document requirements can vary by quota and candidate category. Candidates should follow the latest CENTAC information brochure and admission instructions.

What Candidates Should Do Now

1. Download the revised vacancy list published on September 9.
2. Check college-wise MBBS, BDS and BAMS vacancies.
3. Review their Round 2 eligibility and quota.
4. Submit course preferences by September 10, 5 PM.
5. If applicable, complete Round 1 seat resignation by September 11, 5 PM.
6. Monitor the official CENTAC portal for the Round 2 allotment date and result.

The official CENTAC UG NEET portal currently lists both the revised vacancy notice and Round 2 registration notice.