CENTAC NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment provisional result has officially been released by the Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, Government of Puducherry, on September 3, 2026, on the official admission portal (centacpuducherry.in). The official 23-page provisional allotment publication covers all undergraduate medical and allied health programs, including MBBS Medicine, BDS Dental Surgery, BAMS Ayurveda, and BVSc and AH Veterinary Sciences across Government Quota (UT of Puducherry residents), Management Quota (Open All India), and NRI / OCI / Foreign National Quotas. Candidates who submitted course and college preferences can now verify their exact All India Rank (AIR), NEET score, category allocation, and download their official provisional allotment order to initiate physical college reporting. Explore our specialized Medical Admissions Category and calculate admission possibilities across national rounds using our All India College Predictor Hub.
Following the release of the CENTAC NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment, candidates who have secured an allotment must pay the prescribed annual tuition fee directly through the CENTAC online payment portal and complete physical reporting and document verification at their respective allotted institutions between September 4, 2026, and September 9, 2026 (up to 5:00 PM). Below is the comprehensive, official data breakdown containing 100% verified opening and closing ranks, cutoff marks across all categories, fee structures, regional reservation quotas, and post-allotment joining instructions.
CENTAC NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Key Summary and Schedule
The Centralised Admission Committee conducts medical admissions under a strict regulatory framework. Key operational milestones for Round 1 post-allotment formalities are detailed in the schedule matrix below:
| Counselling Event / Milestone | Official Notification Date and Time | Operational Authority / Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Publication of CENTAC NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment (Provisional List) | September 3, 2026 (Official 23-Page Gazette) | CENTAC Portal: centacpuducherry.in |
| Download of Provisional Allotment Orders | September 4, 2026 Onwards | Student Dashboard Login |
| Online Remittance of Tuition Fees via CENTAC Account | September 4, 2026 to September 8, 2026 | CENTAC Payment Gateway / RTGS / NEFT |
| Physical Reporting and Document Verification at Allotted College | September 4, 2026 to September 9, 2026 (5:00 PM) | Respective Medical / Dental / AYUSH Colleges |
| Release of Vacancy Matrix for Round 2 Counselling | September 11, 2026 | CENTAC Website Notification |
| Commencement of MBBS / BDS Academic Session (AY 2026-27) | September 15, 2026 | National Medical Commission (NMC) Mandate |
Official NEET UG 2026 Qualifying Cutoff Marks Reference
As officially notified in the footnote of every single page of the CENTAC Round 1 Allotment Report, the minimum qualifying NEET UG 2026 cutoff benchmark scores are defined as follows:
| Candidate Category | NEET UG 2026 Cutoff Percentile | Official NEET UG Minimum Score |
|---|---|---|
| General / Unreserved (GE) / EWS | 50th Percentile | 213 Marks |
| General – Persons with Disability (GE-PH) | 45th Percentile | 194 Marks |
| OBC / MBC / SC / EBC / BCM / ST / BT / PH Reserved Categories | 40th Percentile | 177 Marks |
Government Quota MBBS: College Wise Opening and Closing Ranks (Official Data)
The Government Quota seats across Puducherry UT are reserved for origin residents of Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam across categories including UGE (Unreserved), UMB (MBC), UOB (OBC), USC (SC), UEB (EBC), UBM (BCM), UEW (EWS), and Special Reservation sub-quotas (GSS – Government School Students, FF – Freedom Fighters, ESM – Ex-Servicemen, MSP – Meritorious Sports Persons). The official opening and closing figures from the allotment gazette are detailed below:
1. Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute (IGMCRI), Puducherry – Government MBBS (126 Allotted)
| Allotted Category Code | Category Description | Opening NEET AIR | Opening Score | Closing NEET AIR | Closing Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UGE | Unreserved / General Merit (Puducherry UT) | 29,296 | 561 | 78,152 | 509 |
| YGE | Yanam General Quota | 55,032 | 530 | 1,79,964 | 443 |
| MGE | Mahe General Quota | 57,886 | 527 | 74,606 | 512 |
| KGE | Karaikal General Quota | 63,095 | 522 | 1,23,448 | 476 |
| UGE/ESM | General Ex-Servicemen Quota | 72,284 | 514 | 72,284 | 514 |
| UOB | Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 78,878 | 509 | 1,14,455 | 482 |
| UMB | Most Backward Classes (MBC) | 80,209 | 508 | 1,15,778 | 481 |
| UEB | Extreme Backward Classes (EBC) | 1,01,953 | 491 | 1,59,937 | 454 |
| UBM | Backward Class Muslims (BCM) | 1,11,367 | 484 | 1,67,920 | 450 |
| KMB | Karaikal MBC Quota | 1,29,345 | 473 | 2,20,151 | 423 |
| KOB | Karaikal OBC Quota | 1,29,442 | 472 | 1,29,442 | 472 |
| KEB | Karaikal EBC Quota | 1,38,072 | 467 | 1,38,072 | 467 |
| UOB/FF | OBC Freedom Fighter Ward | 1,42,977 | 464 | 2,43,734 | 412 |
| MOB | Mahe OBC Quota | 1,80,774 | 443 | 1,80,774 | 443 |
| UMB/GSS | MBC Government School Students (7.5% Horizontal) | 1,91,627 | 437 | 3,58,330 | 368 |
| KSC | Karaikal Scheduled Caste (SC) | 1,95,804 | 435 | 4,75,061 | 332 |
| USC | Scheduled Castes (Puducherry Origin) | 1,99,376 | 433 | 3,20,953 | 381 |
| YMB | Yanam MBC Quota | 2,10,923 | 427 | 2,10,923 | 427 |
| UMB/FF | MBC Freedom Fighter Ward | 2,22,179 | 422 | 3,68,315 | 365 |
| UEW | Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 3,20,585 | 382 | 6,41,512 | 289 |
| KOB/GSS | Karaikal OBC Govt School Students | 3,83,457 | 360 | 11,74,039 | 180 |
| YSC | Yanam Scheduled Caste (SC) | 4,17,599 | 349 | 4,17,599 | 349 |
| MGE/GSS | Mahe General Govt School Students | 4,48,057 | 340 | 4,48,057 | 340 |
| KMB/FF | Karaikal MBC Freedom Fighter | 4,49,896 | 340 | 4,49,896 | 340 |
| UOB/GSS | OBC Govt School Students | 4,64,322 | 335 | 7,59,754 | 261 |
| UGE/MSP | General Meritorious Sports Persons | 4,78,733 | 331 | 4,78,733 | 331 |
| USC/GSS | SC Govt School Students | 4,92,760 | 327 | 6,19,009 | 294 |
| UGE/GSS | General Govt School Students | 6,91,671 | 277 | 7,79,164 | 257 |
2. Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) – Govt Quota MBBS (105 Allotted)
| Allotted Category Code | Category Description | Opening NEET AIR | Opening Score | Closing NEET AIR | Closing Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UGE | Unreserved / General Merit (PIMS Govt Quota) | 84,830 | 504 | 1,45,302 | 463 |
| UMB | Most Backward Classes (MBC) | 1,45,404 | 462 | 1,84,505 | 441 |
| UOB | Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 1,48,154 | 461 | 1,73,327 | 447 |
| UBM | Backward Class Muslims (BCM) | 1,70,856 | 448 | 1,70,856 | 448 |
| UEB | Extreme Backward Classes (EBC) | 1,73,929 | 446 | 1,94,864 | 435 |
| UMB/ESM | MBC Ex-Servicemen Quota | 2,28,337 | 419 | 2,28,337 | 419 |
| USC | Scheduled Castes (SC) | 3,22,762 | 381 | 3,63,421 | 367 |
| UGE/FF | General Freedom Fighter Ward | 3,76,617 | 362 | 3,76,617 | 362 |
| USC/FF | SC Freedom Fighter Ward | 3,85,801 | 359 | 3,85,801 | 359 |
| UMB/FF | MBC Freedom Fighter Ward | 4,08,833 | 352 | 4,17,962 | 349 |
| UBM/GSS | BCM Govt School Students | 7,82,158 | 256 | 7,82,158 | 256 |
| USC/GSS | SC Govt School Students | 8,15,379 | 249 | 11,29,066 | 188 |
| UGE/GSS | General Govt School Students | 8,57,213 | 240 | 9,73,621 | 217 |
| UMB/GSS | MBC Govt School Students | 9,54,763 | 221 | 9,55,378 | 220 |
| UMB/MSP | MBC Meritorious Sports Persons | 10,43,049 | 204 | 10,43,049 | 204 |
| BT/GSS | Backward Tribes Govt School Students | 11,43,958 | 185 | 11,43,958 | 185 |
3. Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital (SMVMCH) – Govt Quota MBBS (92 Allotted)
| Allotted Category Code | Category Description | Opening NEET AIR | Opening Score | Closing NEET AIR | Closing Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UGE | Unreserved / General Merit (SMVMCH Govt Quota) | 1,16,578 | 481 | 1,89,063 | 438 |
| UOB | Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 1,90,539 | 438 | 1,95,781 | 435 |
| UMB | Most Backward Classes (MBC) | 1,91,253 | 437 | 2,27,593 | 420 |
| UBM | Backward Class Muslims (BCM) | 1,93,550 | 436 | 1,93,695 | 436 |
| UEB | Extreme Backward Classes (EBC) | 2,07,066 | 429 | 2,12,658 | 427 |
| USC | Scheduled Castes (SC) | 3,45,832 | 373 | 4,22,374 | 348 |
| UGE/ESM | General Ex-Servicemen Quota | 3,67,239 | 365 | 3,67,239 | 365 |
| UOB/FF | OBC Freedom Fighter Ward | 4,10,789 | 351 | 4,57,583 | 337 |
| UGE/MSP | General Meritorious Sports Persons | 4,27,402 | 346 | 4,27,402 | 346 |
| UOB/GSS | OBC Govt School Students | 8,09,261 | 251 | 8,09,261 | 251 |
Management Quota MBBS (Open All India): Opening and Closing Ranks
The Management Quota (National Self-Supporting) seats in private medical colleges under CENTAC are open to students across all Indian states and Union Territories based on All India Rank. Official opening and closing figures are detailed below:
| Medical College Name | Quota Type | Total Allotted Candidates | Opening NEET AIR (Score) | Closing NEET AIR (Score) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) | Management Quota (Open All India) | 104 Candidates | 14,601 (588 Marks) | 1,12,430 (484 Marks) |
| Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College (SMVMCH) | Management Quota (Open All India) | 117 Candidates | 42,167 (544 Marks) | 1,42,376 (464 Marks) |
NRI / OCI / Foreign National Quota MBBS Cutoffs
| Medical College Name | Quota Type | Total Allotted Candidates | Opening NEET AIR (Score) | Closing NEET AIR (Score) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMCRI) | NRI / OCI Quota | 22 Candidates | 5,132 (620 Marks) | 3,05,302 (387 Marks) |
| Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) | NRI / OCI Quota | 38 Candidates | 1,32,877 (470 Marks) | 3,44,807 (373 Marks) |
| Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College (SMVMCH) | NRI / OCI Quota | 38 Candidates | 2,82,496 (396 Marks) | 5,13,577 (322 Marks) |
Government Dental (BDS): Mahatma Gandhi PG Institute (MGPGIDS) Cutoff Matrix
For Mahatma Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences (MGPGIDS), Puducherry, 47 candidates were allotted under the UT Government Quota across distinct community reservation categories:
| Allotted Category Code | Category Description | Opening NEET AIR | Opening Score | Closing NEET AIR | Closing Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UGE | Unreserved / General Merit (MGPGIDS BDS) | 1,16,768 | 481 | 2,28,649 | 419 |
| KGE | Karaikal General Quota | 2,29,194 | 419 | 3,35,738 | 376 |
| UBM | Backward Class Muslims (BCM) | 2,30,795 | 418 | 2,30,795 | 418 |
| UEB | Extreme Backward Classes (EBC) | 2,33,070 | 417 | 2,33,070 | 417 |
| UMB | Most Backward Classes (MBC) | 2,41,608 | 413 | 2,48,305 | 410 |
| UOB | Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 2,45,755 | 411 | 2,48,343 | 410 |
| YGE | Yanam General Quota | 2,67,029 | 402 | 2,67,029 | 402 |
| MGE | Mahe General Quota | 2,89,966 | 393 | 2,89,966 | 393 |
| KOB | Karaikal OBC Quota | 3,37,004 | 376 | 3,37,004 | 376 |
| KMB | Karaikal MBC Quota | 3,46,562 | 372 | 5,27,285 | 318 |
| MBM | Mahe BCM Quota | 3,93,672 | 357 | 3,93,672 | 357 |
| USC | Scheduled Castes (SC) | 4,27,290 | 346 | 4,89,541 | 328 |
| UMB/FF | MBC Freedom Fighter Ward | 5,11,309 | 322 | 5,11,309 | 322 |
| KSC | Karaikal SC Quota | 5,52,463 | 311 | 5,52,463 | 311 |
| UOB/FF | OBC Freedom Fighter Ward | 5,63,658 | 308 | 5,63,658 | 308 |
| UMB/ESM | MBC Ex-Servicemen Quota | 6,43,755 | 288 | 6,43,755 | 288 |
| UEW | Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 8,45,631 | 243 | 8,86,688 | 234 |
| UMB/GSS | MBC Government School Students | 8,81,290 | 235 | 11,12,092 | 191 |
| UOB/MSP | OBC Meritorious Sports Persons | 9,58,819 | 220 | 9,58,819 | 220 |
Government BAMS Ayurveda: Rajiv Gandhi Ayurveda College (RGAMC), Mahe Cutoff Matrix
For BAMS Ayurveda at Rajiv Gandhi Ayurveda Medical College, Mahe, 39 candidates were allotted under UT Government Quota:
| Allotted Category Code | Category Description | Opening NEET AIR | Opening Score | Closing NEET AIR | Closing Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UGE | Unreserved / General Merit (BAMS) | 2,54,496 | 408 | 3,85,781 | 359 |
| KGE | Karaikal General Quota | 3,31,135 | 378 | 4,27,992 | 346 |
| UMB | Most Backward Classes (MBC) | 3,90,185 | 358 | 4,18,067 | 349 |
| UEB | Extreme Backward Classes (EBC) | 3,96,517 | 356 | 3,96,517 | 356 |
| UOB | Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 4,26,835 | 347 | 4,42,473 | 342 |
| USC | Scheduled Castes (SC) | 5,04,546 | 324 | 6,73,040 | 281 |
| YGE | Yanam General Quota | 5,29,824 | 317 | 5,29,824 | 317 |
| KSC | Karaikal SC Quota | 5,88,110 | 302 | 8,84,659 | 235 |
| KOB | Karaikal OBC Quota | 6,41,236 | 289 | 6,41,236 | 289 |
| MGE | Mahe General Quota | 6,54,558 | 286 | 6,54,558 | 286 |
| UMB/FF | MBC Freedom Fighter Ward | 6,61,108 | 284 | 6,61,108 | 284 |
| UBM | Backward Class Muslims (BCM) | 6,74,138 | 281 | 6,74,138 | 281 |
| KMB | Karaikal MBC Quota | 9,58,192 | 220 | 9,58,192 | 220 |
| MBM | Mahe BCM Quota | 9,94,352 | 213 | 9,94,352 | 213 |
Management & NRI Quota BDS and BVSc & AH Cutoffs
Official opening and closing ranks for Management Quota Dental and Veterinary courses in Round 1 are outlined below:
| Institution Name | Course | Quota / Seat Type | Opening Rank (Score) | Closing Rank (Score) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MGPGIDS Puducherry | B.D.S. Dental | Management Quota (50 Seats) | 1,06,198 (488) | 2,37,964 (415) |
| MINDS Mahe | B.D.S. Dental | Management Quota (65 Seats) | 1,19,699 (479) | 3,25,771 (380) |
| MGPGIDS Puducherry | B.D.S. Dental | NRI / OCI Quota (5 Seats) | 6,25,220 (293) | 7,96,901 (253) |
| Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education (RIVER) | B.V.Sc. & A.H. | Management Quota (National SS – 22 Seats) | 65,762 (520) | 1,48,267 (461) |
| RIVER Puducherry | B.V.Sc. & A.H. | NRI Quota (4 Seats) | 1,85,967 (440) | 4,76,109 (332) |
Official Fee Structure and Remittance Guidelines
Candidates must remit annual tuition fees directly through the CENTAC online payment portal or via RTGS/NEFT to the designated CENTAC account before proceeding for document verification:
| Institution Name | Course | Government Quota Annual Fee | Management Quota Annual Fee | NRI Quota Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IGMCRI Puducherry | MBBS | Rs. 1,43,700/- | N/A | USD 25,000/- |
| PIMS Ganapathichettikulam | MBBS | Rs. 4,20,000/- | Rs. 18,00,000/- | USD 25,000/- |
| SMVMCH Puducherry | MBBS | Rs. 4,20,000/- | Rs. 18,00,000/- | USD 25,000/- |
| MGPGIDS Puducherry | BDS | Rs. 50,000/- | Rs. 6,50,000/- | USD 10,000/- |
| MINDS Mahe | BDS | Rs. 1,60,000/- | Rs. 6,50,000/- | USD 12,000/- |
| RGAMC Mahe | BAMS | Rs. 30,000/- | N/A | N/A |
Step-by-Step Reporting and Document Verification Checklist
Allotted candidates must report to their assigned medical/dental college between September 4 and September 9, 2026 (5:00 PM) carrying the original documents listed below along with four sets of self-attested photocopies:
- CENTAC Provisional Seat Allotment Order 2026 (Downloaded from Student Login).
- CENTAC Online Tuition Fee Payment Receipt.
- NEET UG 2026 Score Card and Rank Letter.
- NEET UG 2026 Admit Card / Hall Ticket.
- Class 10th (SSLC) Marksheet and Passing Certificate (Proof of Date of Birth).
- Class 12th (HSC) Marksheet and Passing Certificate.
- Transfer Certificate (TC) and Conduct Certificate from the last attended institution.
- Puducherry Permanent Resident / Domicile Certificate (For UT Govt Quota candidates).
- Community / Caste Certificate (SC / ST / OBC / MBC / BCM / EBC / BT) issued by Taluk Tehsildar.
- Special Category Certificates (Govt School Students GSS, Freedom Fighter FF, Ex-Servicemen ESM, MSP, PwBD).
- Income and Asset Certificate (for EWS candidates valid for AY 2026-27).
- Government Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card / Passport / Voter ID).
- 8 Recent Passport-Sized Color Photographs (Same as uploaded in NEET application).
Seat Upgradation, Free Exit, and Subsequent Round Protocols
Understanding CENTAC Round 2 progression and security forfeiture terms is essential for candidates planning seat betterment:
- Confirmation with Upgradation: Candidates accepting their Round 1 seat can secure their admission by paying the tuition fee and reporting to the college. At the time of reporting, candidates can submit their online willingness for Round 2 Betterment. If a higher choice preference is allocated in Round 2, the Round 1 seat is vacated automatically, and the tuition fee paid is transferred to the newly allotted college.
- Free Exit Rules in Round 1: Candidates allotted a seat in Round 1 who do not wish to join are permitted a Free Exit. The allotted seat will be cancelled without any financial penalty or forfeiture of registration fees, and the candidate remains eligible to participate in Round 2 choice filling.
- Subsequent Round Rules: In Round 2 and Mop-Up rounds, non-joining after seat allotment results in forfeiture of the security deposit and exclusion from further state counselling rounds.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on CENTAC NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment
Q1: Where can candidates download the CENTAC NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment order?
Answer: Candidates can log in to their student dashboard on the official CENTAC portal at centacpuducherry.in to view and download their official provisional allotment order.
Q2: What is the closing rank for Management Quota MBBS at PIMS in Round 1?
Answer: In Round 1, the Management Quota (Open All India) MBBS seat at Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) closed at All India Rank 1,12,430 (NEET Score: 484).
Q3: What is the closing rank for Management Quota MBBS at SMVMCH in Round 1?
Answer: At Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College (SMVMCH), the Management Quota MBBS seat closed at All India Rank 1,42,376 (NEET Score: 464).
Q4: What was the closing cutoff for General Merit (UGE) at IGMCRI Government Medical College?
Answer: For Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute (IGMCRI), the Unreserved General Merit (UGE) Government Quota seat closed at All India Rank 78,152 (NEET Score: 509).
Q5: What is the last date for physical reporting to the allotted college?
Answer: The physical reporting and document verification window at the allotted medical/dental college is open from September 4, 2026, to September 9, 2026 (up to 5:00 PM).
Q6: Is direct cash payment of tuition fees accepted at college counters?
Answer: No. All tuition fees must be paid directly through the CENTAC online payment system / RTGS / NEFT. CENTAC will transfer the fees to the respective institutions.
Q7: What is the annual tuition fee for Management Quota MBBS in Puducherry?
Answer: The annual tuition fee for Management Quota (All India) MBBS seats at PIMS and SMVMCH is Rs. 18,00,000/- per annum as approved by the Puducherry Fee Committee.
Q8: What is the annual tuition fee for Government Quota MBBS seats in private colleges?
Answer: The annual tuition fee for Government Quota MBBS seats in private self-financing medical colleges (PIMS, SMVMCH) is Rs. 4,20,000/- per annum.
Q9: Is Free Exit applicable in CENTAC Round 1?
Answer: Yes. Candidates allotted a seat in Round 1 can opt for a Free Exit without forfeiture of security deposit if they choose not to join the allotted seat.
Q10: Can candidates allotted a seat in Round 1 apply for upgradation in Round 2?
Answer: Yes. Candidates who report to the college and complete admission formalities can submit their willingness for Round 2 upgradation. If upgraded, the previous seat is automatically cancelled and fees are adjusted.
Q11: What is the official date for the nationwide commencement of MBBS 2026-27 classes?
Answer: As per National Medical Commission (NMC) directives, the MBBS and BDS academic session for the 2026-27 batch officially commences on September 15, 2026.
Q12: Where can students access expert NEET UG counselling support and seat guidance?
Answer: Visit our Medical Admissions Category, explore closing ranks on our All India College Predictor Hub, or Book a Free Admission Counselling Session with our seasoned admission mentors.