The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Puducherry, has released the Round 1 Provisional Allotment List for PG Dental (MDS) Courses for the academic year 2026-27.

According to the notice dated September 7, 2026, the provisional allotment list has been published after disposing of the objections and grievances raised by candidates against the Draft Allotment List.

The Round 1 allotment is applicable to MDS seats under Government and Management Quota. Candidates can check their allotment status through their CENTAC Dashboard login and download the allotment order from September 7 onwards.

CENTAC MDS Round 1 Provisional Allotment 2026

Candidates who participated in the CENTAC PG Dental counselling process can now check their Round 1 provisional seat allotment through the official website.

The allotment list was released after consideration of the objections and grievances submitted against the draft allotment list.

CENTAC has also clarified that, as per its notice dated September 4, 2026, MDS seats in Sri Venkateshwaraa Dental College have been excluded from the Round 1 Draft Allotment.

Candidates should carefully check their allotted college, course and quota before proceeding with admission.

How to Check CENTAC MDS Round 1 Allotment 2026

Candidates can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official CENTAC website.
2. Open the PG Dental/MDS counselling section.
3. Log in using the credentials available in the candidate dashboard.
4. Check the Round 1 Provisional Allotment status.
5. Download the Allotment Order.
6. Check the reporting and admission instructions.
7. Report to the allotted college with all required original certificates.

CENTAC MDS Admission Reporting Deadline

Candidates who have been allotted seats in Round 1 can report to the Principal of the allotted college from September 7, 2026 onwards.

Candidates must carry:

• All original certificates
• CENTAC Allotment Order
• Other documents required for admission

The last date for joining is September 11, 2026, up to 5:00 PM.

Admission will be strictly subject to the production of all requisite original certificates and completion of the prescribed admission formalities.

CENTAC MDS Fee Payment 2026

Candidates are required to pay the applicable fee by following the instructions provided in their CENTAC dashboard.

The fee structure for the relevant courses has been uploaded on the CENTAC website.

Candidates making payment through bank transfer should ensure that they transfer the exact amount mentioned in the challan. CENTAC has advised candidates to carefully follow the payment instructions to avoid the amount being returned.

For NEFT/RTGS payments, the generated challan can be used only once.

Candidates are advised to read the HELP Instructions available on the portal before making the payment.

The fees collected by CENTAC will subsequently be transferred to the concerned colleges.

Fee Exemption for Puducherry SC/ST Candidates

Puducherry candidates belonging to SC/ST categories who have been allotted seats under the Government Quota are not required to make the fee payment themselves.

The applicable fee for such candidates will be paid by the Ad Welfare Department.

Important Dates

Candidates Must Complete Admission Within Deadline

Candidates allotted an MDS seat in Round 1 should complete the admission process within the prescribed timeline.

They must report to the allotted college with their original certificates and allotment order and complete all admission formalities.

Candidates should not wait until the final day to report, as admission is subject to document verification and completion of the required formalities.

CENTAC has also informed candidates about the allotment through SMS.

Grievance and Further Information

Candidates requiring clarification can submit their queries through the Grievances option available in their Login Dashboard.

They can also contact the CENTAC helpline at:

0413-2655570 / 2655571

Candidates should regularly check the official CENTAC website for further MDS counselling and admission updates.

For Counselling & Admission Guidance, Call or WhatsApp: 9340961481

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