CENTAC UG Medical Counselling (Centralised Admission Committee, Puducherry)
Overview
CENTAC (Centralised Admission Committee), Puducherry conducts UT-quota NEET UG counselling for MBBS, BDS and AYUSH seats at Puducherry's non-central medical colleges. 15% of seats in every state government medical/dental college go to the All India Quota (AIQ), counselled separately by MCC (mcc.nic.in) - only the remaining share is filled through this state counselling. JIPMER Puducherry, notably, is a central institution and is admitted entirely through MCC's AIQ counselling, not through CENTAC.
Exam Pattern
Mode:Online counselling (no written exam)
Duration:Allotment rounds
Total Marks:N/A
Marking Scheme:Allotment based on NEET UG rank + Puducherry reservation rules
Eligibility Criteria
- Qualified NEET UG in the same admission year
- Puducherry UT residence rules as defined in the year's brochure
- Category certificate for reserved-category claims
Important Dates
Round 1
July-August 2027
Mop-up
September-October 2027
Application Process
- Register on centacpuducherry.in after the NEET UG result
- Upload documents and pay the applicable fee
- Fill and lock choices in priority order
- Check round-wise allotment and report to the allotted college
💡 Preparation Tips
- Don't confuse CENTAC with JIPMER admissions - JIPMER MBBS seats go through MCC AIQ counselling only, never through CENTAC
- Keep the standard document checklist ready - NEET UG admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and 12 marksheets, domicile/residence certificate, category certificate (if applicable), passport-size photos, and valid ID proof - keep both originals and photocopies ready for verification.
❓ FAQs
Is JIPMER part of CENTAC?
No - JIPMER is a central institution and its MBBS seats are counselled entirely through MCC's AIQ process. CENTAC covers Puducherry's UT-quota seats at its other medical colleges.