Puducherry NEET Counselling 2026 is conducted by CENTAC (Centralised Admission Committee) for MBBS and BDS admission in Puducherry for the academic session 2026-27. Students who have qualified NEET UG and are residents of Puducherry can apply for the internal state quota. Puducherry is home to JIPMER — one of India’s top medical colleges (NIRF rank 4, 2025) with 187 MBBS seats. The official website for state quota counselling is centaconline.in.
Puducherry NEET Counselling 2026
What is Puducherry NEET Counselling?
Puducherry NEET Counselling 2026 has two distinct components. JIPMER MBBS admissions are conducted through MCC counselling (AIQ) for its 187 MBBS seats — there is no state quota for JIPMER MBBS. For other Puducherry medical colleges, CENTAC (Centralised Admission Committee) conducts counselling for the 85% internal/state quota. Candidates may also participate in MCC counselling for All India Quota (AIQ) seats across Puducherry colleges.
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Puducherry NEET Counselling 2026 – Important Dates
Dates will be released by CENTAC / JIPMER after the NEET Result 2026 is declared.
| Event | Tentative Date 2026 |
|---|---|
| MCC NEET UG AIQ Counselling (JIPMER) | After NEET Result (July–August 2026) |
| CENTAC Registration for Puducherry Quota | To be announced |
| Release of Puducherry Merit List | To be announced |
| Choice Filling & Locking | To be announced |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | To be announced |
| Round 1 Reporting | To be announced |
| Round 2 / Mop-Up Round | To be announced |
Puducherry NEET Counselling 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
- NEET UG Qualification: Must have qualified NEET UG 2026 with a valid scorecard from NTA.
- JIPMER (AIQ): All India candidates are eligible via MCC counselling. No state quota / domicile requirement for JIPMER MBBS.
- CENTAC (Puducherry Internal Quota): Candidates must be residents of Puducherry UT for 10 years, or children of UT government employees, or others meeting CENTAC eligibility norms.
- Age: At least 17 years old as on December 31, 2026.
- Academic Qualification: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology with minimum 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC, 45% for PwD).
Puducherry NEET Counselling 2026 – Rounds
- JIPMER (AIQ via MCC): Multiple rounds (Round 1, 2, 3, and stray vacancy). JIPMER Puducherry General closing rank was ~360 (2025). Score target: 680+ for General, 660+ for OBC.
- CENTAC (Puducherry Internal Quota): Round 1 followed by Round 2 / Mop-Up for remaining seats.
JIPMER: via MCC (mcc.nic.in) | Other Puducherry colleges: via CENTAC (centaconline.in)
Puducherry NEET Application Form 2026
- JIPMER MBBS: Register on mcc.nic.in for MCC AIQ counselling. NEET UG 2026 roll number (from your NEET Admit Card) is required. No domicile restriction.
- IGMCRI and other Puducherry colleges: Register on centaconline.in with Puducherry residency / nativity certificate.
- NRI candidates can apply for NRI quota at private Puducherry colleges via CENTAC guidelines.
Documents Required for Puducherry NEET Counselling 2026
- NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Scorecard
- Class 10 and Class 12 Certificates and Mark Sheets
- Allotment Letter from MCC / CENTAC
- Puducherry Nativity / Residency Certificate (for CENTAC internal quota)
- Category Certificate – SC, ST, OBC/BCM/MBC (if applicable)
- Passport-size photographs and Photo ID Proof
- PwD Certificate (if applicable)
Puducherry NEET Cut Off – Overview (Reference for 2026 Aspirants)
The Puducherry NEET 2026 Cut Off will be released by MCC (for JIPMER AIQ) and CENTAC (for internal quota). Based on 2025 official data from MBBSCouncil, Vedantu, and Careers360, here is an overview.
⚠️ Trend-based figures. Official JIPMER cut off via MCC at mcc.nic.in; CENTAC cut off at centaconline.in after counselling.
- The JIPMER NEET Cut Off is released for General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS categories for AIQ seats via MCC.
- CENTAC releases Puducherry internal quota cut offs separately for IGMCRI and private Puducherry medical colleges.
- To verify your score, check the NEET Result and NEET Answer Key.
Puducherry NEET Counselling 2026 – An Overview
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| UT | Puducherry |
| Courses | MBBS, BDS |
| Process | NEET Counselling |
| Conducting Body (JIPMER) | MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) — via mcc.nic.in |
| Conducting Body (Others) | CENTAC (Centralised Admission Committee) — centaconline.in |
| JIPMER MBBS Seats | 187 MBBS seats (all AIQ, no state quota) |
| NIRF Rank 2025 | 4th (Medical category) |
| Eligibility for JIPMER | All India; no domicile restriction |
| Eligibility for CENTAC | Puducherry UT resident / nativity |
| NEET Admit Card | NEET Admit Card 2026 |
| NEET Answer Key | NEET Answer Key 2026 |
| NEET Result | NEET Result 2026 |
| Medical Colleges | Medical Colleges in Puducherry |
| Top Medical Colleges | Top Medical Colleges in Puducherry |
Puducherry NEET Counselling 2026 – FAQs
Q1. Who conducts Puducherry NEET Counselling 2026?
JIPMER MBBS admissions are via MCC at mcc.nic.in (AIQ, all India). Other Puducherry colleges are via CENTAC at centaconline.in (Puducherry internal quota).
Q2. What is the expected NEET cut off for JIPMER Puducherry in 2025?
Based on 2025 data: JIPMER General AIQ closing AIR ~360 (MBBSCouncil). OBC round 1 score ~612 marks; SC ~578 marks; ST ~567 marks. Aim for 680+ marks for a safe chance at JIPMER in General category.
Q3. Is there a state quota for JIPMER MBBS?
No. JIPMER Puducherry fills all its MBBS seats through 15% AIQ counselling by MCC — open to all India candidates. There is no state quota / domicile-based reservation for JIPMER MBBS.
Q4. How many MBBS seats are there at JIPMER Puducherry?
JIPMER Puducherry has 187 MBBS seats and the Karaikal campus has 62 MBBS seats. JIPMER is ranked 4th in India (NIRF Medical 2025).
Q5. Where can I check the NEET Result and Answer Key?
Check the NEET Result 2026 and NEET Answer Key 2026 on AglaSem as soon as they are released by NTA.
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