CENTAC Puducherry has officially started the online registration for MBBS and BDS counselling for the academic year 2025–26. Candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2025 and wish to take admission in Government or Private Medical and Dental Colleges in Puducherry can now register online. But before you proceed, let’s first understand the eligibility and counselling process in Puducherry.
Puducherry MBBS Counselling 2025
Only candidates qualified in NEET 2025 are eligible to participate in CENTAC counselling. The entire admission process is conducted online only on the official website of CENTAC.
Admissions are offered into the following quota types:
- Government Quota (GQ)
- Management Quota (MQ)
- Minority Quota (Christian/Telugu)
- NRI/NRI Sponsored/OCI/FN
- Self-Supporting Seats (in Government colleges)
Who Can Apply?
To apply under Government Quota, you must be a resident of Puducherry. The residence eligibility is defined by:
- Continuous residence of the candidate or parent in UT of Puducherry for the last 5 years.
- OR continuous 5 years of study in recognized schools in Puducherry.
- OR children of Central/State Govt/Defense/PSU employees posted in Puducherry for at least 3 years.
- OR children of freedom fighters or government servants who died while in service.
Application Fee
| Quota Type | Puducherry Residents | Other State Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Government Quota Only | ₹500 | ₹1000 |
| Management Quota Only | ₹1000 | ₹2000 |
| Both Govt. + Management Quota | ₹1000 | ₹2000 |
| NRI/OCI/FN Quota | ₹5000 | ₹5000 |
Puducherry MBBS Counselling Important Dates
| Task | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening of Online Application for NEET UG | Will be published on the CENTAC website |
| Last Date for Submission of Application | Will be announced on the official website |
| MERIT LISTS | |
| First List – Draft Merit List | To be notified |
| Second List – Revised Draft Merit List | To be notified |
| Third List – Final Merit List | To be notified |
| Counselling Rounds | |
| Round 1 Counselling | To be announced |
| Round 2 Counselling | To be announced |
| Round 3 Counselling | To be announced |
| Stray Vacancy Round | To be announced |
MBBS Seats in Puducherry Colleges
| Sl. No | Name of College | Type | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute (IGMCRI), Puducherry | Government | 180 |
| 2 | Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Puducherry | Private | 150 |
| 3 | Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital (SMVMCH), Puducherry | Private | 250 |
| 4 | Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College & Research Institute (SVMCH&RI), Puducherry | Private | 250 |
Puducherry Government College Seat Matrix 2025
| Sl. No. | College Name | Govt. Quota – UT (75%) | Karaikal (18%) | Yanam (3%) | Mahe (4%) | NRI Quota | AIQ 15% (via MCC) | Self-Supporting (SS) / MQ | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute (IGMC&I), Puducherry | 98 | 24 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 27 | – | 180 |
Seat Categories for MBBS/BDS Admission in Puducherry (NEET UG 2025)
Seat Categories for MBBS/BDS Admission in Puducherry (NEET UG 2025)| Sl. No. | Seat Category | Seat Code | Eligible Candidates | Courses Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Government Quota (GQ) | UTP | Residents of the Union Territory of Puducherry | MBBS (Govt. & Pvt), BDS, BAMS |
| 2 | Management Quota (MQ) | MQ | Residents of Puducherry | MBBS – PIMS, SMVMCH, SVMCH&RC; BDS – SVDC, MINDS |
| – Christian Minority Quota | MQC | Christian Minority Candidates from Puducherry | MBBS – PIMS | |
| – Telugu Minority Quota | MQT | Telugu Minority Candidates from Puducherry | MBBS – SVMCH&RC; BDS – SVDC | |
| – General (AGE)** | AGE | Indian Citizens / OCI (OCI card before 04.03.2021) | MBBS – SMVMCH; BDS – SVDC, MINDS | |
| 3 | Self-Supporting Quota (SS) | AGE | Indian Citizens / OCI (OCI card before 04.03.2021) | BDS – MGPGIDS; B.V.Sc & A.H – RIVER |
| 4 | NRI / NRI Sponsored / OCI / FN | NRI | NRI / NRI Sponsored / OCI / OCI Sponsored / FN (FN not eligible for B.V.Sc. & A.H. – RIVER) | MBBS – IGMCRI, PIMS, SMVMCH, SVMCH&RC; BDS – MGPGIDS; B.V.Sc – RIVER |
How to Apply for Puducherry NEET UG MBBS/BDS Counselling 2025
All candidates seeking admission to MBBS/BDS in Puducherry must apply online through the official CENTAC website. Make sure to read the full information brochure before starting your application.
- First step is “New User Registration” at www.centacpuducherry.in
- Register yourself with valid information
- Fill up the application form
- Upload the required documents ((Photo, Signature, Marksheets, Certificates)
- Pay the application fee
- Final step is to fill up your Course & College Preference.
Eligibility Criteria For MBBS in Puducherry
| Qualification Source | Subject Eligibility | Marks Eligibility | NEET UG 2025 Requirement | Eligible for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSC from Indian Boards | Must have passed Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Botany & Zoology / Biotechnology, and English | – UR / General-EWS: 50% – OBC / MBC / EBC / BCM / SC / ST / BT / PwD: 40% | Must be qualified and ranked in NEET UG 2025 | – Govt. Quota in Govt. & Private Colleges – Self-Supporting Quota (Govt.) – Management Quota (Private) – Minority Quota (Private Minority Colleges) – NRI Quota (Govt. & Private) – Foreign National Quota (Govt.) |
| HSC from Boards outside India | Must have passed Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Biotechnology, and English | Minimum 50% marks | Must qualify NEET UG 2025 + AIU equivalency certificate required | Same as above, as per NMC & University norms |
Age Limit: For MBBS/BDS, Candidates must be Born on or before 31.12.2008 and there is no upper limit.