The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Puducherry has issued Notice Ref. No. CENTAC/UG-NEET/2026/20 dated September 18, 2026, regarding the extension of the Round 2 admission deadline for UG NEET-based courses.

The extension has been issued in accordance with the revised counselling schedule published by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).

CENTAC UG NEET Round 2 Admission Deadline Extended

As per the latest CENTAC notice, the last date for completing Round 2 admission has been extended to:

September 19, 2026 (Saturday), up to 5:00 PM

Candidates who have been allotted seats in the second round should complete the required admission formalities within the revised deadline.

CENTAC has specifically stated that no further extension of time will be provided for admission.

Courses Covered

The extended Round 2 admission deadline applies to the following UG NEET courses mentioned in the notice:

• M.B.B.S.
• B.D.S.
• B.A.M.S.
• B.V.Sc. & A.H.

The notice specifically refers to National – SS & NRI categories for the listed courses.

Important Dates

Candidates Must Complete Admission by 5 PM

Candidates who have received a Round 2 allotment should complete the admission process within the revised deadline.

The final deadline is:

September 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM

Candidates should carefully check their CENTAC Login Dashboard and follow the instructions applicable to their allotted course and seat.

Revised Schedule Based on MCC

CENTAC has stated that the deadline has been extended as per the revised schedule published by MCC.

Candidates should therefore follow the updated CENTAC admission timeline rather than any earlier Round 2 deadline.

The notice does not provide any additional extension beyond September 19, 2026.

Where to Check Updates

Candidates can visit the official CENTAC website for further admission-related information.

For counselling-related issues, candidates can also submit a grievance through the Login Dashboard.

CENTAC Helpline

0413-2655570 / 0413-2655571

Candidates should use the official channels for any clarification regarding the Round 2 admission process.

What Candidates Should Do Now

Candidates allotted seats in CENTAC UG NEET Round 2 should:

1. Log in to the CENTAC candidate dashboard.
2. Check their Round 2 allotment and admission instructions.
3. Complete the required admission formalities.
4. Ensure that all applicable requirements are fulfilled.
5. Complete admission before 5:00 PM on September 19, 2026.
6. Contact the CENTAC helpline or submit a grievance through the dashboard if they face an issue.

Candidates should not wait until the last moment because CENTAC has clearly stated that no further extension will be provided.

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