Puducherry NEET PG Counselling 2026 —
Apply by 29 October, 5 PM (Extended, Final)
In one line: CENTAC has extended the last date for fresh applications for PG Medical (MD/MS) 2026-27 to 29 October 2026, 5:00 PM, and says there will be no further extension (Ref. No. CENTAC/PGM/2026/02, 27 October 2026). Candidates who have already applied can edit their data and certificates from the dashboard, and Government Quota applicants can now opt for Management Quota by editing their application.
Last verified · 27 October 2026 · against CENTAC press release Ref. No. CENTAC/PGM/2026/02 dated 27 October 2026 (extension of last date for fresh applications) and the application notice of 20 October 2026; check centacpuducherry.in
Last Date Extended —
29 October, 5 PM, No Further Extension
| Point | What the press release says |
|---|---|
| Fresh applications, MD/MS | Up to 29 October 2026, 5:00 PM (earlier 27 October, 5 PM); no further extension |
| Already applied? | Edit and resubmit your data and certificates through the dashboard login |
| Government Quota applicants | Can edit the application to opt for Management Quota as well |
| Queries | Grievances option in the dashboard; helpline 0413-2655570 / 2655571 |
| Where | www.centacpuducherry.in |
What this means for your child
If you applied only for Government Quota and are open to a management seat, edit before 5 PM on 29 October; after that the categories are fixed. Government Quota is for residents of Puducherry. No one can reserve or sell an MD/MS seat. Every PG seat, management and NRI quota included, is allotted only through MCC or state counselling on your NEET PG rank. Pay fees only to the college or university, against a receipt.
Source: CENTAC, Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Puducherry: Press Release, extension of last date for submission of fresh application for PG Medical courses 2026-2027, Ref. No. CENTAC/PGM/2026/02, dated 27 October 2026. Check the official portal for the full notice.
The short answer. CENTAC has extended the last date for fresh applications for PG Medical (MD/MS) 2026-27 to 29 October 2026, 5:00 PM, and says there will be no further extension (Ref. No. CENTAC/PGM/2026/02, 27 October 2026). Candidates who have already applied can edit their data and certificates from the dashboard, and Government Quota applicants can now opt for Management Quota by editing their application.
Puducherry NEET PG 2026
Application Window
| Step | Date and time (2026) |
|---|---|
| Online applications open (Government Quota, Management Quota, Management Quota – Telugu Minority) | 20 Oct |
| Last date of online application | 29 Oct, 5:00 PM (extended; earlier 27 Oct) |
| Seat matrix | To be uploaded by CENTAC once received from the competent authorities |
| Counselling and allotment dates | Not yet announced; see centacpuducherry.in |
Notice: CENTAC press release Ref. No. CENTAC/PGM/2026/01 dated 20 October 2026, admission to PG Medical (MD/MS) courses 2026-27 for NEET PG 2026 qualified candidates. Portal: centacpuducherry.in.
No one can reserve or sell an MD/MS seat. Every PG seat, management and NRI quota included, is allotted only through MCC or state counselling on your NEET PG rank. Pay fees only to the college or university, against a receipt.
Puducherry PG
Application Fee (Non-Refundable)
| Applied for | SC / ST / PwD | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Government Quota (residents of the U.T. of Puducherry only) | ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 |
| Management Quota (All) and Management Quota – Telugu Minority | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
Read before you apply: CENTAC states that applications claiming nativity or residency in more than one state, or using fake certificates to claim quota benefits, will be rejected and may lead to legal action. Two applications by one candidate lead to rejection of both and cancellation of candidature. The fee structure for PG Medical courses is published on the CENTAC website. Use the information brochure for the steps to apply and the documents to upload.
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Karnataka PG — KEA →
PGET-2026: Government, private and minority seats
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Questions Doctors Ask Us
CENTAC extended it to 5 PM on 29 October 2026 and says there will be no further extension. Applicants can edit their data, and Government Quota applicants can add Management Quota by editing their application.
The last date for online applications to Puducherry PG Medical (MD/MS) courses 2026-27, extended on 27 October, is 5 PM on 29 October 2026, with no further extension. Applications opened on 20 October 2026 on centacpuducherry.in.
For Government Quota (residents of Puducherry only) the non-refundable fee is Rs 1,500 for SC/ST/PwD candidates and Rs 3,000 for others. For Management Quota and Management Quota (Telugu Minority) it is Rs 5,000.
The CENTAC notice lists the Government Quota as open to residents of the U.T. of Puducherry only. Management Quota applications are listed as (All). Claims of residency in more than one state, or fake certificates, lead to rejection and legal action under the notice.
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