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NEET Counselling in Puducherry

Complete guide to 10 UG colleges & 100 PG seats — cutoffs, fees, and counselling details

Data last updated: March 2026

UG Counselling Authority

Pondicherry Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC)

Open State

Official Website

https://centac.pondicherry.gov.in/

Domicile / Eligibility

Govt Quota: only Puducherry residents with valid proof. Management/NRI Quota: open to all India (no domicile). Min age 17, max 25 (stricter than most). NEET qualification mandatory.

10

Total Colleges

2073

Total Seats

6770

Lowest Fee/Year

#350

Best Cutoff Rank

By College Type

deemed 4
government 1
jipmer 2
private 3

By Counselling

AIQ 2
deemed 4
management 3
state 1

By Course

MBBS 10

Top UG Colleges in Puducherry

Ranked by General category cutoff (lowest rank = most competitive)

JIPMER MBBS

JIPMER Puducherry

Puducherry, Puducherry

Cutoff Rank

#350

₹6770/yr
JIPMER MBBS

JIPMER Karaikal

Karaikal, Puducherry

Cutoff Rank

#17588

₹6770/yr
Government MBBS

Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Puducherry

Puducherry, Puducherry

Cutoff Rank

#17588

₹6770/yr
Deemed MBBS

Vinayaka Missions Medical College, Karaikal

Karaikal, Puducherry

Cutoff Rank

#271525

₹2100000/yr
Deemed MBBS

Aarupadai Veedu Medical College, Puducherry

Puducherry, Puducherry

Cutoff Rank

#330174

₹2350000/yr
Deemed MBBS

MGMC & RI, Puducherry

Puducherry, Puducherry

Cutoff Rank

#425714

₹2500000/yr
Private MBBS

Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Pondicherry

Pondicherry, Puducherry

Cutoff Rank

#425714

₹2350000/yr
Private MBBS

Puducherry Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Pondicherry

Pondicherry, Puducherry

Cutoff Rank

#425714

₹2350000/yr
Private MBBS

Sri Venkateswaraa Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Pondicherry

Pondicherry, Puducherry

Cutoff Rank

#425714

₹2350000/yr
Deemed MBBS

Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry

Pondicherry, Puducherry

Cutoff Rank

#1253815

₹2350000/yr

All UG Colleges in Puducherry

10 colleges accepting NEET UG scores

College Type Course Gen Cutoff Fee/Year Seats
JIPMER Puducherry Puducherry jipmer MBBS #350 ₹6770 243
JIPMER Karaikal Karaikal jipmer MBBS #17588 ₹6770 200
Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Puducherry Puducherry government MBBS #17588 ₹6770 180
Vinayaka Missions Medical College, Karaikal Karaikal deemed MBBS #271525 ₹2100000 150
Aarupadai Veedu Medical College, Puducherry Puducherry deemed MBBS #330174 ₹2350000 150
MGMC & RI, Puducherry Puducherry deemed MBBS #425714 ₹2500000 250
Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital, Pondicherry Pondicherry private MBBS #425714 ₹2350000 250
Puducherry Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Pondicherry Pondicherry private MBBS #425714 ₹2350000 150
Sri Venkateswaraa Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Pondicherry Pondicherry private MBBS #425714 ₹2350000 250
Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry Pondicherry deemed MBBS #1253815 ₹2350000 250

NEET UG Counselling Process in Puducherry

Rounds & process (4 rounds)

Pondicherry Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC) conducts 4 rounds of UG counselling:

  1. Round 1
  2. Round 2
  3. Round 3
  4. Stray Vacancy Round

The general process involves: registration on the official portal, document verification, online choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted college with original documents and fee payment.

Fees & deposits

Registration Fee

Rs 1,000-10,000 (General/OBC/EWS). Rs 500-5,000 (SC/ST/PwD). Non-refundable. Varies by quota.

Security Deposit

Rs 10,000 (General/OBC/EWS). Rs 5,000 (SC/ST/PwD). Refunded upon withdrawal or non-admission.

Important dates and deadlines
State counselling in Puducherry typically begins 2-4 weeks after NEET UG results are declared. The entire process (including mop-up rounds) usually spans 2-3 months. Key deadlines include registration closing dates, document verification dates, choice-filling windows, and college reporting deadlines. Missing any deadline can cost you your seat. Always check the official CENTAC portal for exact dates, as they change every year.
Choice filling tips for Puducherry
  • Put your dream colleges first — you won't lose anything by reaching high
  • Keep safe colleges in the middle — ones where your rank is comfortably within cutoff
  • Add backup options at the end — colleges you'd accept as a last resort
  • Fill at least 10-15 choices to maximize your chances
  • Don't skip rounds — seats vacated by other candidates open up in later rounds
  • Prioritize government colleges for fees — the cost difference over 5 years is massive

Quotas & Reservation in Puducherry

1873

Total MBBS Seats

423

Govt Seats

15%

Management Quota

1%

NRI Quota

Reservation Policy

SC — 15% ST — 7.5% OBC — 27% EWS — 10%

Key Highlights

  • Union Territory — follows central government reservation norms, not state-specific
  • Large private sector dominance — ~650 private seats vs only ~180 government seats
  • Maximum age limit of 25 years — stricter than most states
  • Telugu Minority quota of 50 seats in private minority institutions
  • Multiple quota types: Government, Self-Sponsored, Management, Minority, NRI, Foreign National
  • Self-Sponsored seats exist even in the government college (IGMC&RI)
  • JIPMER Puducherry (Institute of National Importance) is under MCC AIQ, not CENTAC
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many medical colleges are in Puducherry?

Puducherry has 10 medical, dental, and AYUSH colleges that accept NEET UG scores. This includes government, private, and deemed institutions.

What is the lowest NEET cutoff in Puducherry?

The most competitive (lowest) cutoff rank in Puducherry is #350 for General category based on 2024 data. Use our College Predictor to check which colleges match your rank.

How does NEET counselling work in Puducherry?

Puducherry counselling is conducted by Pondicherry Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC) in 4 rounds. Candidates with Puducherry domicile are eligible for state quota seats (85%), while 15% of government seats come under All India Quota (MCC counselling).

How many NEET PG seats are in Puducherry?

Puducherry has 100 PG seats across 11 colleges, covering MD, MS, DNB, and Diploma specialities. Use the PG tab above to explore all available seats.

What are the most popular PG specialities in Puducherry?

The most popular PG specialities in Puducherry are SPM (5 seats), ORTHOPAEDICS (5 seats), OPHTHALMOLOGY (5 seats), OBG (5 seats), GENERAL SURGERY (5 seats). Switch to the PG tab to see the full breakdown.

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