How to apply for Puducherry NEET UG Counselling
The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC) handles the admission process for medical, dental, ayurveda, and veterinary courses in Puducherry. All important announcements and updates regarding the CENTAC Puducherry NEET UG Counselling Application 2025 are published on the official website: www.centacpuducherry.in.
The CENTAC Puducherry NEET UG Counselling Application 2025 process is now live. Candidates seeking admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, and BVSc & AH courses in the Union Territory (U.T.) of Puducherry must apply between July 5 and July 14, 2025. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the application process, seat distribution, eligibility criteria, quotas, and counselling structure across CENTAC Puducherry Medical Colleges.
CENTAC Puducherry NEET UG Counselling Application 2025 Overview
The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC) handles the admission process for medical, dental, ayurveda, and veterinary courses in Puducherry. All important announcements and updates regarding the CENTAC Puducherry NEET UG Counselling Application 2025 are published on the official website: www.centacpuducherry.in.
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The CENTAC Puducherry NEET UG Counselling Application 2025 applies to the following medical seat types:
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Government quota seats for MBBS, BDS, and BAMS
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All India Management/Self-supporting quota
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NRI/NRI Sponsored/OCI/Foreign National quota for MBBS, BDS, BVSc, and AH
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Minority quotas (Christian & Telugu)
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Regional quotas (Karaikal, Mahe, Yanam)
The official CENTAC Puducherry NEET UG Counselling 2025 dates are from July 5 to July 14, 2025.
Available Courses and Quotas in CENTAC Puducherry NEET UG Counselling Application 2025
Applicants can choose from the following courses:
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MBBS (Medical)
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BDS (Dental)
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BAMS (Ayurveda)
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BVSc & AH (Veterinary)
Quota-wise availability in each course for CENTAC Puducherry NEET UG Counselling Application 2025:
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Course |
Government Quota |
Minority Quota |
All India Management Quota |
NRI Quota |
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MBBS |
Available |
Christian & Telugu |
Available |
Available |
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BDS |
Available |
Telugu |
Available |
Available |
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BAMS |
Available |
Unavailable |
Unavailable |
Unavailable |
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BVSc |
Unavailable |
Unavailable |
Available (Self-supporting) |
Available |
Only candidates who appear on the merit list will be considered for seat allotment under CENTAC Puducherry NEET UG Counselling Application 2025.
There are 10 CENTAC Puducherry Medical Colleges and four dental colleges. These institutions offer a total of 1,873 MBBS and 410 BDS seats.
MBBS Seat Distribution by Authority:
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All India Quota (AIQ) seats: 15% of total government seats (counselled by MCC)
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State Quota: 85% of government seats (counselled by CENTAC)
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Private Colleges: 100% of seats (counselled by CENTAC)
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Deemed Universities: 100% of seats (counselled by MCC)
Counselling for 1070 MBBS seats out of the 1873 total seats in CENTAC Puducherry Medical Colleges occurs under the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). This includes 800 MBBS seats in Deemed Medical Colleges, 243 JIPMER seats, and 27 AIQ MBBS seats. 803 MBBS seats fall under CENTAC Puducherry for NEET Counselling in 2025.
Eligibility Criteria for CENTAC Puducherry NEET UG Counselling Application 2025
To be eligible, a candidate must:
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Qualify for NEET UG 2025 as per the official cut-off
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Be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2025
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Have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with a minimum 50% (40% for reserved categories)
Quota-wise Nationality and Domicile Requirements
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Quota |
Eligible Candidates |
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Government Quota |
Puducherry Residents |
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Management / SS Quota |
Puducherry / Other States / OCI (pre-04.03.2021) |
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Minority Quotas |
Telugu/Christian Puducherry Residents only |
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NRI Quota |
NRI / Sponsored / OCI / FN |
CENTAC Puducherry NEET UG Counselling Application 2025: Fee Structure
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Quota |
SC/ST/PwD |
Others |
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Government Quota (PDY) |
?500 |
?1000 |
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Management Quota |
?1000 |
?2000 |
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NRI/OCI/FN |
?5000 for all categories |
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Required Documents for CENTAC Puducherry NEET UG Counselling Application 2025
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NEET 2025 Admit Card & Scorecard
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Class X, XI, and XII Mark Sheets
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Transfer Certificate after HSC
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Residence Certificate (dated after 01.01.2025)
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Community Certificate
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Birth Certificate
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Government School Quota proof (Std. 112)
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Minority Quota Certificate (Christian/Telugu)
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EWS Certificate (dated after 01.04.2025)
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PwD Certificate (if applicable)
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Affidavit on ?20 e-stamp paper (Annexure I-A)
Competition Trends in CENTAC Puducherry Medical Colleges
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Year |
Registered |
Appeared |
Participated |
Qualified |
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2023 |
5,797 |
5,715 |
4,010 |
3,140 |
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2024 |
6,461 |
6,318 |
5,619 |
3,433 |
The data shows a steady increase in competition. From 2023 to 2024, participation increased by over 40%. NEET 2025 is expected to witness even higher competition, so early application and proper documentation are crucial.
Crucial Instructions for CENTAC Puducherry NEET UG Counselling Application 2025
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Enter your All India NEET Counselling Rank correctly.
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Ensure all uploaded certificates are dated after the stipulated cut-off (e.g., 01.01.2025 or 01.04.2025).
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Verify details before final submission.
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Avoid submitting forged or duplicate documents. Strict legal action will follow if discrepancies are found.