CENTAC Puducherry PG Dental Admissions 2025: Online Applications Expected Soon Based on NEET MDS Rank

PG Dental aspirants! CENTAC Puducherry is set to open online applications soon for MDS admissions 2025, based on NEET MDS 2025 ranks. Stay vigilant on centacpuducherry.in for application dates, eligibility criteria, and merit list publication for your Higher Education in dentistry.

A significant announcement is on the horizon for postgraduate dental aspirants aiming for MDS admissions in Puducherry. The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC) is poised to commence the online application process for Postgraduate (PG) Dental Courses for the 2025 academic year very soon. This highly anticipated process will pave the way for eligible candidates to secure seats in various Master of Dental Surgery programs across the Union Territory.

Admissions to these prestigious programs will be strictly based on the NEET – MDS-2025 Rank, with the cut-off marks to be determined and fixed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) or the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW). The entire admission process, from application submission to counselling and final seat allocation, will be conducted entirely online through the official CENTAC website.

Eligibility and Admission Criteria:

To be considered for CENTAC PG Dental Admissions 2025, candidates must meet specific eligibility criteria, which primarily include:

Nationality: Candidates must be Indian Nationals. Special provisions are also made for French Nationals residing in Puducherry under the Treaty of Cession, and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are entitled to benefits similar to Indian Nationals, subject to government notifications.

Residence Criteria (for Puducherry residents): This includes continuous residency in Puducherry for at least five years immediately preceding the application date, or having completed five successive classes in a recognized educational institution in Puducherry while continuously residing there for five years. Certain categories, such as children of Puducherry natives or government employees, also have specific eligibility pathways.

NEET MDS Score: A valid NEET – MDS-2025 Rank is the fundamental requirement for admission.

What Aspirants Need to Know and Do:

While the exact dates for online application submission, counselling schedule, and merit list publication are yet to be officially announced, PG Dental aspirants must remain vigilant and prepared:

Monitor Official Website: Regularly visit the official CENTAC website (centacpuducherry.in) for the precise announcement regarding the start of online applications. This is where all future updates and the detailed schedule will be published.

Prepare Documents: Although the application window is not yet open, aspirants should proactively gather all necessary documents. This typically includes their NEET MDS 2025 scorecard, BDS degree and mark sheets, internship completion certificate, Dental Council registration certificate, domicile/residence proof, category certificate (if applicable), and identity proof.

Understand Merit List Process: CENTAC will publish merit lists for different quotas, including Government Quota, Management Quota, Telugu Minority Management Quota, and NRI Quota. The process will involve an initial Draft Merit List, followed by a Revised Draft and then a Final Merit List, allowing candidates time to raise objections and submit required documents between publications.

The CENTAC PG Dental Admissions 2025 offer a significant opportunity for postgraduate dental aspirants to pursue advanced Higher Education in dentistry. Staying informed and prepared will be crucial for a smooth application and admission process.

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