| Updated On - Sep 2, 2026
CENTAC Puducherry has released the NEET UG 2026 Final Merit List at centacpuducherry.in. Candidates must edit their course preferences for Round 1 counselling by 1 PM on September 2 2026.
The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Puducherry has released the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 Final Merit List on the official portal at centacpuducherry.in. The list was published on September 1, 2026. It covers admission to Medical, Dental, BAMS Ayurveda and B.V.Sc. & A.H. courses under the National State Seats and NRI streams.
Candidates listed in the merit roster must update their course preferences for Round 1 seat allotment by 1 PM on September 2, 2026. The edit window on the CENTAC dashboard closes strictly at the stated cut-off. No requests will be entertained after this deadline.
CENTAC NEET UG 2026 Key Details
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Centralised Admission Committee, Puducherry |
| Final Merit List published on | September 1, 2026 |
| Edit course preferences deadline | 1 PM, September 2, 2026 |
| Courses covered | MBBS, BDS, BAMS Ayurveda, B.V.Sc. & A.H. |
| Streams | National State Seats and NRI |
| Official portal | centacpuducherry.in |
| Helpdesk | 0413-2655570, 0413-2655571 (10 AM to 5 PM) |
Categories Covered in the Final Merit List
The Final Merit List has been published across all reservation categories under Government Quota. Separate lists have also been released for Management and NRI streams. Candidates can access the roster relevant to their category from the CENTAC portal.
- Government Quota: General, EWS, OBC, MBC, BCM, EBC, SC, BT, ESM, FF, MSP and Government School Students
- Management Quota and Management Quota Tamil
- NRI and NRI B.V.Sc. & A.H.
A list of candidates removed under the Dual Nativity claim has also been notified. A separate list of MSP non-eligible candidates is available on the portal.
How to Edit Course Preferences on the CENTAC Portal?
Candidates must log in to their CENTAC dashboard and revise their choices before the deadline. The steps are straightforward and can be completed in a few minutes.
- Visit the official CENTAC portal at centacpuducherry.in.
- Click on the UG NEET 2026 candidate login link.
- Enter your application number and password to sign in.
- Open the course preference section on your dashboard.
- Add, drop or reorder your course and college choices.
- Save the final list and download the confirmation page.
What Happens After the Preference Window Closes?
Once the edit window shuts at 1 PM on September 2, choices will be frozen. CENTAC will process Round 1 seat allotment based on merit rank, category and locked preferences. The allotment result will be uploaded to the candidate dashboard.
Allotted candidates will then have to pay the required fee and report to the designated college within the reporting window. Non-reporting or non-payment will lead to cancellation of the allotted seat.
Preferences locked on the dashboard directly decide the seat you are considered for. A high rank alone is not enough if your course order does not reflect what you actually want to study.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Log in to centacpuducherry.in and check your name in the Final Merit List.
- Review your rank, category and quota tag on the dashboard.
- Edit and reorder your course preferences before 1 PM on September 2, 2026.
- Save the choices and keep the confirmation page for future reference.
- Keep original certificates, category proof and fee ready for Round 1 reporting.
Watch the CENTAC portal for the Round 1 seat allotment result and the reporting schedule for allotted candidates.
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