The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), under the Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Puducherry, has published the draft merit list for PG Medical (MD/MS) courses for the 2026-27 academic session.

According to the notice dated November 6, 2026, the draft merit list covers Government, Management and Management (Telugu Minority) Quota seats. The list has been prepared based on the qualifying cut-off marks prescribed for NEET PG 2026.

CENTAC has also published special category lists for Puducherry Union Territory candidates under the following categories:

• Meritorious Sports Person

• Persons with Disabilities

• Freedom Fighter

• Ex-Servicemen

Candidates can access the draft merit list and check their application verification status through their respective candidate dashboards.

CENTAC PG Medical Merit List 2026: Objection Submission Deadline

Candidates who want to raise objections or submit pending certificates must use the OBJECTIONS link available in their login dashboard.

The last date to submit objections and certificates is November 9, 2026, by 5:00 PM.

Candidates whose claims were rejected due to non-submission of recently renewed Revenue Certificates have also been asked to upload the proper certificates within the same deadline.

After reviewing and disposing of the submitted objections, CENTAC will publish a revised draft merit list. The number of candidates included in the merit lists may change after this process.

PG Medical Course Preferences for Round 1 Allotment

CENTAC has published the seat matrix for PG Medical (MD/MS) courses on its official website. Candidates can update their course preferences, if required, for the first-round seat allotment.

Candidates must ensure that their course preferences are not empty. Applicants with empty course preferences will not be considered for allotment.

Candidates should review the available seat matrix and update their preferences through the candidate login dashboard.

Important Instructions Regarding Applications and Certificates

CENTAC has issued important instructions regarding application verification and document submission:

• In cases where candidates submitted duplicate applications, both applications have been rejected and their candidature cancelled.

• Submission of false information may lead to rejection of the application or cancellation of admission.

• Final admission will be subject to physical verification of documents.

• If a candidate is found to have submitted forged documents, their candidature will be cancelled and legal action will be initiated as applicable.

Candidates should ensure that all submitted details and certificates are genuine, valid and up to date.

How to Check CENTAC PG Medical Draft Merit List 2026

Candidates can follow these steps to check the draft merit list:

1. Visit the official website at www.centacpuducherry.in.

2. Open the PG Medical admission section for the 2026-27 academic year.

3. Access the draft merit list and relevant special category lists.

4. Log in to the candidate dashboard to check application verification status.

5. Use the OBJECTIONS link to submit objections or upload pending certificates, if required.

6. Review the PG Medical seat matrix and update course preferences for Round 1 allotment.

CENTAC Puducherry PG Medical Counselling: Important Dates

Official Website and Helpline

Candidates can visit the CENTAC website for the draft merit list, seat matrix and further counselling updates.

• Official Website: www.centacpuducherry.in

• Helpline Number: 0413-2655570

• Grievance Facility: Available through the candidate login dashboard

CENTAC has also sent SMS notifications to candidates regarding the publication of the draft merit list.

For Counselling & Admission Guidance, Call or WhatsApp: 9340961481

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