The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), functioning under the Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Puducherry, has released the Round 3 Provisional Allotment List for UG NEET-based courses for the academic year 2026–27. The notice, dated October 12, 2026, was issued under reference number CENTAC/UG-NEET/2026/28.

The provisional allotment list was published after the committee disposed of objections and grievances submitted by candidates against the draft allotment list available on the official website.

The Round 3 allotment covers admissions to MBBS, BDS, BAMS and Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) courses under the applicable Government, Management, Management–Telugu Minority, NRI and other specified quotas.

According to CENTAC, 1,196 seats have been allotted out of 1,285 seats listed across the categories mentioned in the notification. Candidates can log in using their dashboard credentials to check their allotment status and download the allotment order.

CENTAC Puducherry Round 3 Allotment 2026: Important Dates

Candidates should download their allotment orders and report to their allotted colleges with all required original certificates within the prescribed timeline.

CENTAC Round 3 Seat Allotment 2026: Course-Wise Details

The provisional allotment notice provides the following seat figures:

The figures are from the CENTAC notice dated October 12, 2026. The notice also includes specific conditions for certain allotments linked to proceedings before the Madras High Court.

Important Court-Related Conditions

CENTAC has highlighted three conditions associated with particular seats:

• Four allotted seats: Admission will be subject to the outcome of W.A. No. 2674 of 2026 pending before the Madras High Court.

• One MSP quota seat: One seat has been released and allotted under the MSP quota in accordance with W.P. No. 36623 of 2026 before the Madras High Court.

• One PIMS seat: One seat has been allotted and withheld at PIMS under USC/GSS in accordance with W.P. No. 38666 of 2026 before the Madras High Court.

Candidates concerned by these conditions should refer to the official allotment list and applicable instructions.

How to Check the CENTAC Round 3 Allotment List

Candidates can follow these steps to check their allotment status:

1. Visit the official CENTAC website: https://www.centacpuducherry.in

2. Open the candidate login or dashboard section.

3. Log in using the registered dashboard credentials.

4. Check the Round 3 provisional allotment status.

5. Download the allotment order, if available.

6. Follow the instructions in the allotment order and report to the allotted college with all required original certificates.

Official Website: https://www.centacpuducherry.in

Click here to check the allotment: https://www.centacpuducherry.in

Special Instructions for MSP Quota Candidates

Candidates freshly allotted seats under the MSP quota in Round 3 must report to the CENTAC office on October 13, 2026, for verification of original documents by the designated authorities of the Directorate of Sports & Youth Services.

Their allotment orders will be enabled only after successful verification of the required documents.

Candidates who already completed verification of their original sports certificates during Round 1 or Round 2 can download their allotment orders and report directly to the allotted college.

Special Instructions for NRI Quota Candidates

Candidates freshly allotted seats under the NRI quota must report to the CENTAC office on October 13, 2026, between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM, for verification of original documents.

The allotment order will be made available only after successful verification. Candidates who completed verification of their original NRI certificates during Round 1 or Round 2 can download their allotment orders and report directly to their allotted colleges.

College Reporting and Admission Deadline

Candidates must report to the Principal of their allotted college with the downloaded allotment order and all required original certificates. Reporting has been permitted from October 12, 2026, and the final deadline for joining is October 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

Admission is subject to the production of all required original certificates and completion of the prescribed admission formalities. Candidates should check the allotment order carefully for any additional college-specific instructions.

CENTAC Fee Payment Instructions

CENTAC has stated that the fee structure for UG NEET-based courses for the 2026–27 academic year is available on its official website.

Candidates must transfer the required fee to the CENTAC account through the payment options available in their dashboard. The permitted methods include:

• Net banking

• NEFT

• RTGS, using the challan generated through the dashboard

Candidates paying through bank transfer must pay the exact amount shown on the challan to avoid the payment being returned. An NEFT/RTGS challan can be used only once, and applicants should read the help instructions carefully before making payment.

CENTAC will transfer the fees collected to the respective colleges.

Candidates Exempted from Fee Payment

According to the notice:

• Puducherry SC/ST and EBC candidates allotted seats under the Government Quota do not need to make the fee payment, as it will be paid by the AD Welfare Department or Fisheries Department, as applicable.

• Puducherry candidates allotted seats under the 10% Government School reservation do not need to make the fee payment.

Candidates should verify their eligibility for these exemptions and follow the official dashboard instructions.

Rules for Candidates Already Admitted in Round 1 or Round 2

Candidates who joined a course in Round 1 or Round 2 but received a new course allotment in Round 3 must follow the applicable fee adjustment rules.

• If the tuition fee for the newly allotted course is higher, the candidate must pay the difference.

• Any excess amount paid during Round 1 or Round 2 will be refunded.

• Candidates who retain their existing course in Round 3 cannot withdraw or resign from that admission, according to the notice.

• Candidates transferred to a new course in Round 3 who fail to join the newly allotted course will forfeit an amount equal to the registration fee for the allotted course. The balance tuition fee will be refunded after deducting the forfeiture amount.

Candidates should review their previous admission status and the new allotment order before taking further action.

CENTAC Registration Fee Refund and Forfeiture Rules

The notice specifies the following rules for registration fees:

1. Candidates who are not allotted any seat in Round 3 will receive a full refund of the registration fee.

2. For Puducherry SC/ST/EBC/GSS candidates, the registration fee will be refunded only if they join the allotted seat.

3. Candidates allotted a seat in Round 3 who join the course will have their registration fee adjusted against tuition fees. Any remaining tuition fee must be paid.

4. Candidates allotted a seat who decline the allotment or fail to join will forfeit the registration fee.

5. Candidates admitted in Round 1 or Round 2 who are transferred to a new course in Round 3 but fail to join the new course will forfeit an amount equal to the registration fee for that course. The remaining tuition fee will be refunded after the deduction.

6. Candidates who joined in Round 1 or Round 2 and retain the same course in Round 3 cannot withdraw or resign their admission.

Candidates should check the official notice for the full conditions applicable to their category and admission status.

CENTAC Helpdesk and Contact Details

For further information, candidates can visit the official CENTAC website, submit queries through the Grievances option in their login dashboard or contact the helpdesk.

Official Website: https://www.centacpuducherry.in

Helpline Numbers: 0413-2655570 / 0413-2655571

Candidates are advised to check their dashboard regularly and complete verification, payment and reporting formalities before the deadlines.

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