CENTAC NEET MDS Counselling 2026 Registration Opens at centacpuducherry.in; Check Last Date to Apply

The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Puducherry has opened the NEET MDS 2026 counselling registration on the official portal at centacpuducherry.in. Eligible candidates can apply for Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) seats in Puducherry through the PG Dental Dashboard on the CENTAC website.

The registration window closes on July 10, 2026 (Friday) at 5:00 PM. Admission will be granted on the basis of NEET MDS 2026 scores, category reservation, and merit position. The counselling covers government quota, self-supporting, and NRI seats in participating dental institutions in the Union Territory.

CENTAC NEET MDS 2026 Key Details

Who Is Eligible to Apply?

Candidates must have qualified NEET MDS 2026 conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). Applicants should hold a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from a Dental Council of India (DCI) recognised institution. Completion of a compulsory rotating internship is mandatory before the cut-off date fixed by the Medical Counselling Committee.

Puducherry-domiciled candidates are eligible for the state government quota. Candidates from any state may apply for the all-India National Special Supernumerary (NSS) and NRI category seats as notified by CENTAC.

What Is the Application Fee?

Candidates are required to pay the CENTAC registration fee online through the official portal. The exact fee for the 2026 cycle is published in the PG Dental Information Brochure available on the CENTAC dashboard. Applicants should download the brochure before payment to confirm the current amount and category-wise breakup.

Payment is accepted through net banking, debit card, credit card, and UPI. The registration fee is non-refundable once the application is submitted successfully.

How to Register for CENTAC NEET MDS 2026?

Candidates can complete the online registration by following the steps below.

1. Visit the official CENTAC portal at centacpuducherry.in.
2. Click on the PG Dental Dashboard link on the homepage.
3. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Fill in personal, academic, and NEET MDS 2026 score details.
5. Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
6. Pay the registration fee online.
7. Submit the form and download the confirmation page.

Documents Required for Registration

Candidates must keep scanned copies of the following documents ready before starting the application.

• NEET MDS 2026 scorecard and rank letter.
• BDS degree certificate and marksheets of all years.
• Internship completion certificate.
• DCI or State Dental Council registration certificate.
• Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets for date of birth proof.
• Nativity or residence certificate for Puducherry candidates.
• Category, community, or PwD certificate, if applicable.
• Recent passport-size photograph and signature.

Participating Institutions Under CENTAC

Admissions through CENTAC PG Dental counselling are offered in the Mahatma Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences (MGPGIDS), Puducherry and other approved dental institutions in the Union Territory. Seats are distributed across government quota, self-supporting, and NRI categories as per the official seat matrix released with the notification.

How Will Seat Allotment Take Place?

After the registration window closes, CENTAC will publish a provisional merit list of registered candidates. Choice filling will then open on the PG Dental Dashboard, followed by rounds of online seat allotment based on merit, choice, and category. Selected candidates must report to the allotted college with original documents for verification and admission.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Download the PG Dental Information Brochure from centacpuducherry.in.
2. Verify eligibility, category status, and NEET MDS 2026 qualifying score.
3. Scan and prepare all documents in the prescribed format.
4. Complete online registration on the PG Dental Dashboard.
5. Pay the registration fee before July 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
6. Save the submitted application form for future counselling rounds.