Puducherry NEET UG Counselling 2025: Dates, Registration, Fees, Eligibility, Document etc.

The Puducherry Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC) conducts Puducherry NEET UG Counselling for MBBS and BDS courses. Admission to medical and dental courses in Puducherry is based on NEET UG scores. Pondicherry NEET UG Counselling offers 1,830 MBBS and 410 BDS seats. The process involves registration, college selection, merit list checking, seat allotment, document verification and reporting to the college. The authorities will conduct three rounds of counselling, including a mop-up round.

This article provides details about Pondicherry NEET UG Counselling 2025 like important dates, the online registration process, the counselling procedure and eligibility criteria etc.

Summary

Before explaining the Puducherry NEET UG counselling process, let’s first take a quick look at NEET UG 2025:

Specific	Details
Counselling Name	Puducherry NEET UG Counselling
Conducting Authority	Puducherry Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC)
Effective Entrance Exam	NEET UG Conducted by the NTA.
Courses Offered	MBBS/BDS
Medical College in Puducherry	9
Dental College in Puducherry	4
Medical Seat in Puducherry	1830
Dental Seat in Puducherry	410
No. of Counselling Round	4 (Stray Round is Optional)
Date of start counselling	To be announced
Counselling Mode	Online
Official Websites	https://www.centacpuducherry.in/

Counselling Date

The table below lists important dates for Puducherry NEET UG Counselling 2025. Let’s look:

Events	Dates
Release of the application form	Last week of July 2025
Last date fo fill Puducherry NEET application form 2024	First week of Aug 2025
Physical Examination of PwD Candidates	First week of Aug 2025
Publication of Draft Merit List	Second – Third week of Aug 2025
Release of Seat Matrix	Last week of Aug 2025
Choice filling process	Last week of Aug 2025
First Round of Counselling/Allotment	First week of Sep 2025
First Round Institute Reporting	First week of Sep 2025
Second Round of Counselling Registration	Second – Third week of Sep 2025
Second Round of Counselling Seat Allotment Result	First week of Sep 2025
Second Round of Counselling Institute Reporting	Last week of Sep to first week of Oct 2025
Third Round of Counselling Registration	Second – Third week of Oct 2025
Third Round of Counselling Seat Allotment Result	Second – Third week of Oct 2025
Third Round of Counselling Institute Reporting	Third week of Oct 2025
Stray Vacancy Round Registration	Last week of Oct 2025
Stray Vacancy Round Seat Allotment Result	First week of Nov 2025
Stray Vacancy Round Institute Reporting	First week of Nov 2025
Special Stray Round Registration	Last week of Nov to First week of Dec 2025
Special Stray Round Result	First week of Dec 2025

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the authorities to apply for Pondicherry NEET UG Counselling 2025. Review the guidelines carefully before applying. The eligibility details are provided below:

Criteria	Details
Qualification	Must have passed H.Sc. (Academic) Examination from the Board of Higher Secondary Examination of Tamil Nadu or equivalent.
Nationality	Indian citizens, NRI candidates with Indian passports, Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), and Persons of Indian Origin (PIO).
Age Limit	Minimum: 17 years, Maximum: 25 years.
Minimum Marks	50% aggregate (40% for OBC/BCM/MBC/EBC/BT/SC/ST candidates) in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Bio-Technology, Botany, and Zoology.
Individual Pass	Must pass each subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Bio-Technology, and English) individually.
Additional Requirement	English must be one of the subjects studied.

Registration Process

Here is the step-by-step registration process for Pondicherry NEET UG Counselling 2025. Candidates must follow each step carefully for registration:

Step 1: Create Login (First-time Users)

1. Visit www.centacpuducherry.in.
2. Click on “New Registration.”
3. Enter your mobile number and email ID (used for communication).
4. Create a password and verify your mobile number with the OTP sent to you.

Step 2: Log In and Fill the Application Form

1. Use your registered email and password to log in.
2. Complete the application form with accurate details.

Step 3: Upload Documents

• Upload the required documents in the specified format and size.

Step 4: Pay the Application Fee

1. Review all your details and uploaded documents.
2. Pay the application fee online.
   Note: After payment, no changes can be made to your application.

Counselling Process

Here is the step-by-step counselling process for Puducherry NEET UG Counselling 2025. Candidates must follow each step carefully for registration.

Step 1: Registration & Application

• Application notifications coming soon on the official CENTAC website.
• Create an account, fill in your details, and upload scanned copies of your photo, signature, and certificates.
• Pay the application fee to complete your registration.

Step 2: Merit List Announcement

• CENTAC will prepare a merit list based on NEET scores and other criteria.
• Check the CENTAC website for updates on the merit list announcement.

Step 3: Choose Courses and Colleges

• Once the merit list is out, log in to choose and prioritize your preferred courses and colleges.
• Rank your options wisely—higher-ranked preferences have a better chance of being allotted.

Step 4: Seat Allotment (Multiple Rounds)

• Seats will be allotted based on your rank and preferences in multiple rounds.
• Notifications will be sent via SMS or email.
• Your options:
  1. Accept the seat: Download the allotment order and report to the allotted college with original documents.
  2. Seek an upgrade: Participate in the next round to try for a higher preference (your current seat will be released).
  3. Opt-out: If not satisfied, you can exit the process.

Step 5: Reporting & Admission Confirmation

• If you accept a seat, report to the allotted college within the given timeframe.
• Bring original documents for verification and complete admission formalities.

Application fees 

This table provides the details of the application fee for Pondicherry NEET UG Counselling 2025. It includes the fees for different categories and other necessary payment information for the counselling process:

Type of Quota	All (except SC/ST/PwD)	SC/ST/PwD
Govt. Quota (Puducherry Residents)	Rs. 1000 /-	Rs. 500 /-
Management Quota (All)	Rs. 2000 /-	Rs. 1000 /-
NRI / NRI Sponsored / FN / OCI / PIO	Rs. 5000 /-	–

Seat Reservation

The Pondicherry NEET UG 2025 Counselling seat reservation is categorized to ensure that seats are allocated fairly across different social groups. Below is the detailed seat reservation breakdown for various categories:

Particular	Seat Reservation in Percentile
Schedule Castes	25%
Backward Classes	10%
Backwards are/Border area (1% each)	2%
Persons with disability	5%
Sports Persons	1%

Document Required

• NEET-UG Admit Card and Score Card
• Class X Mark Sheet
• Class XI Mark Sheet
• HSC Mark Sheet or Equivalent Exam Certificate
• Transfer Certificate (TC)
• Graduation Certificate (if applicable)
• Permanent Community Certificate Card
• Income Certificate (for candidates claiming fee exemption)
• A Nativity Certificate And Supporting Documentation Are Required For Applicants Who Have Studied From Standard VI To Standard XII In A State Other Than Tamil Nadu.
• The Candidate Who Is A Tamil Nadu Native And Has Studied From VI To XII Standard In Tamil Nadu Schools Should Also Present Supporting Documentation Of The Parent’s Certificates.
• Special Category Form With An Additional Fee Of Rs.100/- Via Bank Payment Portal With Relevant Certificates For Persons With Benchmark Disabilities, Eminent Sports Person And Ex-Servicemen, As Applicable, Along With The Online Application Form Should Be Uploaded.

Participating College

To apply for medical and dental colleges in Puducherry state can find the right college by exploring important details. For information on fees, colleges, established year, and more, mention below:

Medical College

This table lists the medical colleges that will participate in Pondicherry NEET UG Counselling 2025:

Government Medical College

College Name	Affiliation	Institute Type	Est. Year	Seat Intake	Tuition Fees (Rs.)
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Puducherry	Statutory Autonomous, Puducherry	Govt.	1956	200	14,920
Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Puducherry	Pondicherry University	Govt.	2010	180	1,43,700

Private Medical Colleges

College Name	Affiliation	Institute Type	Est. Year	Seat Intake	Tuition Fees (Rs.)
Vinayaka Missions Medical College, Karaikal, Pondicherry	Vinayaka Missions University (Deemed), Salem	Trust	1997	150	18,50,000
Sri Venkateswara Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Pondicherry	Pondicherry University	Trust	2007	250	16,00,000
Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Pondicherry	Pondicherry University	Trust	2006	250	16,00,000
Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry	Bharath Institute of Higher Education & Research (Deemed Univ.), Chennai	Trust	2006	250	23,00,000
Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Pondicherry	Pondicherry University	Trust	2000	150	16,00,000
Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Pondicherry	Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (Deemed University), Pondicherry	Trust	2002	250	22,00,000
Aarupadai Veedu Medical College, Pondicherry	Vinayaka Missions University (Deemed), Salem	Trust	1999	150	19,50,000

Dental College

This table lists the dental colleges that will participate in Pondicherry NEET UG Counselling 2025.

Government Dental Colleges in Pondicherry

College Name	Affiliation	Institute Type	Est Year	Seat Intake	Tuition Fees
Mahatma Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences, Puducherry	Pondicherry University	Government	1990	110	83, 090/-

Private Dental Colleges in Pondicherry

College Name	Affiliation	Institute Type	Est Year	Seat Intake	Tuition Fees
Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Pondicherry	Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Puducherry	Private	2022	100	83, 090
Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Mahe	Pondicherry University	Private	2009	100	6,50,000
Sri Venkateswara Dental College, Puducherry	Pondicherry University	Private	2015	100	6,50,000

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