CENTAC Releases Revised UG NEET Draft Merit List 2026: Check MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BVSc Merit Status and Round 1 Instructions
The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Puducherry has released the revised draft merit list for UG NEET-based courses for 2026. The revised list was published on August 25, 2026 and covers admissions to MBBS, BDS, BAMS and BVSc & AH courses under the applicable Government, Management, minority and NRI quota categories.
The revised merit list has been prepared on the basis of NEET UG 2026 performance and the applicable eligibility and reservation rules. Candidates should now check their merit position, verification status and course preferences because CENTAC has linked these steps to the upcoming Round 1 allotment process.
Official CENTAC Website:
https://www.centacpuducherry.in/
CENTAC UG NEET Revised Draft Merit List 2026: Highlights
Particulars Details Counselling Authority Centralised Admission Committee, Puducherry Short Name CENTAC Admission UG NEET Counselling 2026 Revised Draft Merit List Released Release Date August 25, 2026 Courses MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BVSc & AH Admission Basis NEET UG 2026 Merit List Status Revised Draft Special Category Lists Released Current Action Check merit, verification and preferences Round 1 Upcoming Official Website centacpuducherry.in
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling Authority | Centralised Admission Committee, Puducherry |
| Short Name | CENTAC |
| Admission | UG NEET Counselling 2026 |
| Revised Draft Merit List | Released |
| Release Date | August 25, 2026 |
| Courses | MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BVSc & AH |
| Admission Basis | NEET UG 2026 |
| Merit List Status | Revised Draft |
| Special Category Lists | Released |
| Current Action | Check merit, verification and preferences |
| Round 1 | Upcoming |
| Official Website | centacpuducherry.in |
CENTAC's official portal now lists the Revised Draft Merit List for UG NEET – Medical/Dental/BAMS Ayurveda/BVSc & AH as well as a separate notice regarding the revised list.
CENTAC Revised UG NEET Merit List 2026 Out
The revised draft list replaces the earlier draft merit list released on August 17, 2026.
CENTAC initially published the UG NEET draft merit list on August 17 for candidates seeking admission through Puducherry counselling. It subsequently reviewed the applicant data and published the revised version on August 25.
Candidates should therefore use the August 25 revised list, rather than relying on the older August 17 draft.
Courses Covered in CENTAC Revised Merit List
The revised UG NEET merit list covers admission to:
MBBS
BDS
BAMS
BVSc & AH
The official listing specifically identifies medical, dental, Ayurveda and veterinary admissions under the revised draft merit-list process.
Which Quotas Are Covered?
The revised merit process covers applicable seats under categories including:
Government Quota
Management Quota
Management/Minority categories, where applicable
NRI Quota
National Self-Supporting categories, where applicable
The exact quota eligibility depends on the candidate's application details and the course selected.
Special Category Merit Lists Released
CENTAC has also published special-category merit information for eligible Puducherry candidates.
These include applicable categories such as:
Meritorious Sports Persons
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
Freedom Fighter dependents
Ex-Servicemen dependents
Government School Students
Candidates claiming one of these categories should check the relevant special list instead of relying only on the general merit position.
How to Check CENTAC Revised UG NEET Merit List 2026
Candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the CENTAC official website.
- Open the UG NEET Information section.
- Select the Merit List tab.
- Find the August 25 revised draft merit list.
- Open the relevant PDF.
- Download the merit list.
- Use Ctrl + F on a computer.
- Search using your application number, name or other available candidate details.
- Check the merit position and eligibility status.
- Save the PDF for counselling reference.
Official Website:
https://www.centacpuducherry.in/
What Candidates Should Check in the Merit List
Candidates should verify all relevant information carefully, including:
Name
Application details
NEET UG details
Merit position
Category
Quota eligibility
Verification status
Course eligibility
Special-category status, where applicable
Any error should be raised through the prescribed CENTAC process within the applicable deadline.
August 27 Deadline for Candidate Action
According to the latest instructions accompanying the revised merit-list process, candidates should check their verification status and complete any required corrections, uploads or course preferences by:
August 27, 2026, 10 AM
Candidates with missing or renewed Revenue Certificates may need to upload the required documents through the dashboard. Applicants should also complete the applicable course preferences for Round 1.
This deadline is particularly important because incomplete verification or preference submission can affect consideration in the Round 1 allotment.
What Is Verification Status?
Verification status indicates whether CENTAC has accepted the candidate's submitted details and supporting documentation for the relevant admission category.
A candidate may need to address issues relating to:
Residence/domicile documentation
Revenue certificates
Category claims
Quota eligibility
Academic records
NEET details
Other certificates
Candidates should log into the CENTAC dashboard and check whether any action is pending.
Revenue Certificate Updates
CENTAC has specifically advised candidates with missing or updated Revenue Certificates to submit the appropriate document where required.
This can be important for candidates claiming benefits or eligibility linked to residence, income or other quota-related requirements.
Applicants should not assume their earlier upload remains valid if the dashboard shows a deficiency.
Course Preferences for Round 1
Candidates should also complete their course and college preferences for the upcoming Round 1 allotment.
The broad process is:
Revised Draft Merit List
↓
Check Verification Status
↓
Resolve Document Issues
↓
Fill Course Preferences
↓
Round 1 Allotment
Preference order matters because the allotment process considers candidate merit along with the choices submitted and available seats.
JIPMER-Allotted Candidates to Be Removed From CENTAC Round 1 Where Applicable
CENTAC also issued a separate notice on August 24, 2026 regarding candidates who had already been allotted seats in JIPMER Puducherry or JIPMER Karaikal through All India counselling.
The official portal states that eligible Puducherry-domicile candidates already allotted JIPMER seats through All India counselling will be removed from CENTAC Round 1 allotment, with objections permitted through the dashboard login.
Candidates affected by this notice should verify their status carefully.
CENTAC Seat Matrix 2026
CENTAC published the UG NEET seat matrix on August 14, 2026 for:
MBBS
BDS
BAMS
in government and self-financing colleges.
Candidates preparing for Round 1 should review the seat matrix before finalizing preferences.
The seat matrix provides an indication of:
College
Course
Quota
Category
Available seats
Candidates should use the latest version available on the CENTAC portal.
Merit List vs Seat Allotment
Candidates should understand that the revised merit list is not the same as a seat allotment result.
| Revised Merit List | Seat Allotment |
|---|---|
| Shows merit/eligibility position | Shows actual allotted seat |
| Released before allotment | Released after preferences are processed |
| Does not guarantee admission | Provides a specific college/course allocation |
| Can remain subject to correction | Used for reporting and admission |
| Based primarily on merit and eligibility | Based on merit, choices and seat availability |
Therefore, appearing in the merit list does not automatically mean a candidate has secured an MBBS or BDS seat.
CENTAC Round 1 Allotment 2026
The next major stage is Round 1 seat allotment.
The allotment will depend on:
NEET UG merit
CENTAC merit position
Candidate category
Quota eligibility
Course preferences
College preferences
Seat availability
Reservation rules
Document verification
Candidates should closely monitor the official portal for the Round 1 allotment notification and reporting schedule.
What If There Is an Error in the Revised Merit List?
Candidates who find incorrect information should use the official grievance or objection facility available through the CENTAC dashboard.
They should retain supporting documents such as:
NEET scorecard
CENTAC application
Domicile/residence documents
Revenue certificate
Category certificate
Educational certificates
Payment proof
Other supporting records
Applicants should raise discrepancies before the applicable deadline rather than waiting until after allotment.
CENTAC UG NEET Admission Process 2026
The broad counselling process is:
NEET UG Qualification
↓
CENTAC Registration
↓
Document Verification
↓
Draft Merit List
↓
Revised Draft Merit List
↓
Preference Filling
↓
Round 1 Seat Allotment
↓
Reporting and Admission
↓
Further Counselling Rounds
Candidates must follow each stage separately.
CENTAC Revised Merit List 2026: Important Dates
Event Date UG NEET Seat Matrix August 14, 2026 Initial Draft Merit List August 17, 2026 JIPMER-Allotted Candidate Notice August 24, 2026 Revised Draft Merit List August 25, 2026 Verification/Preference Action Deadline August 27, 2026, 10 AM Round 1 Allotment To be notified
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| UG NEET Seat Matrix | August 14, 2026 |
| Initial Draft Merit List | August 17, 2026 |
| JIPMER-Allotted Candidate Notice | August 24, 2026 |
| Revised Draft Merit List | August 25, 2026 |
| Verification/Preference Action Deadline | August 27, 2026, 10 AM |
| Round 1 Allotment | To be notified |
The official CENTAC portal confirms the August 17 initial list and the August 25 revised list.
CENTAC Revised UG NEET Merit List 2026: Key Points
CENTAC has released the revised UG NEET draft merit list on August 25, 2026. The list covers MBBS, BDS, BAMS and BVSc & AH admissions.
The revised merit list follows the earlier draft published on August 17. Candidates should check the latest revised document rather than using the old merit list.
Candidates should verify their merit position, category, quota and document status. Applicants with pending documentation should resolve the issue through their CENTAC dashboard.
Course preferences also need to be completed according to CENTAC's instructions. The latest guidance indicates a deadline of August 27 at 10 AM for applicable corrections, document uploads and preference submission.
Candidates already allotted JIPMER Puducherry or Karaikal seats through All India counselling should also check the separate CENTAC notice because they may be removed from the Round 1 allotment process.
FAQs
Has CENTAC released the revised UG NEET merit list 2026?
Yes. CENTAC released the revised draft UG NEET merit list on August 25, 2026.
Which courses are covered?
The revised merit list covers MBBS, BDS, BAMS and BVSc & AH admissions.
Where can candidates check the revised merit list?
Official CENTAC Website:
https://www.centacpuducherry.in/
When was the original draft merit list released?
The earlier draft merit list was published on August 17, 2026.
What is the latest deadline for verification and preferences?
The latest reported deadline is August 27, 2026 at 10 AM for applicable verification-related action, document uploads and preference filling.
Does appearing in the merit list guarantee an MBBS seat?
No. The merit list establishes the candidate's position and eligibility for counselling. Actual allotment depends on rank, category, quota, preferences and available seats.
Are special-category merit lists also available?
Yes. CENTAC has issued applicable special-category merit lists, including lists for PwBD, sports, freedom-fighter dependents, ex-servicemen dependents and government-school candidates.
What happens after the revised merit list?
Candidates must complete any pending verification or preference requirements and then wait for the Round 1 seat allotment.
What should JIPMER-allotted candidates check?
Candidates already allotted seats in JIPMER Puducherry or Karaikal through All India counselling should review CENTAC's August 24 notice because applicable candidates will be removed from CENTAC Round 1 allotment.
