CENTAC Begins registrations for MBBS, BDS, BAMS admissions 2024, know all application process, eligibility criteria, seat matrix details here
Puducherry- The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC) is inviting online applications from UG NEET-2024 qualified candidates for admission to 1st year of MBBS, BDS and BAMS (Ayurveda) courses in Government and Self-financed Medical, Dental, Ayurveda and Veterinary Colleges of Union Territory of Puducherry.
The online application portal has been activated from 28 July 2024 and will remain valid till 06 August 2024. Application should be submitted online only through the official website of CENTAC.
In this regard, CENTAC has released an information brochure detailing eligibility, Application fee, seat matrix, etc.
STEPS FOR FILLING UP THE APPLICATION
1 As a first-time user, the candidate should create his / her login details as per the following steps-
i On the “New Registration” page, the candidate has to enter a valid Mobile Number and email. The candidate should take utmost care in providing the Mobile Number and email ID. Any changes/modifications will not be allowed.
ii Candidate should then create a new password (of a maximum of six characters) for online registration purposes.
2 After successful registration, the applicant should log in using his / her “Registered email-id” and “Password” to fill in the details in the online application form.
3 Candidate should upload scanned copies of recently renewed and self-attested documents obtained from the respective competent authorities (wherever necessary). Original certificates must be produced only at the time of admission to the respective colleges.
4 Applicant can change the details in the application form and upload files using the “Back Button” before making payment.
5 The candidate can then proceed with “Make Payment” and complete his / her application submission.
6 After payment is made, corrections, additions, deletions, etc., in any manner will not be allowed. The candidates are, therefore, advised to fill out their applications carefully.
7 Choices once exercised concerning community / rural/urban/special categories are final and cannot be changed once the Final Merit List is published.
8 The candidate should comply with all the instructions while filling in the application form. Incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.
9 The CENTAC disclaims any liability that may arise to a candidate(s) due to incorrect information provided by him/her in his/her online Application Form.
DOCUMENTS TO BE UPLOADED
1 List of documents (Self-attested copies) to be uploaded by ALL candidates-
i Passport size photograph of the applicant (20 to 50 KB).
ii Scanned signature of the applicant (20 to 50 KB).
iii Birth Certificate / High School / Higher Secondary School Certificate for verification of date of
birth (100 to 500 KB).
iv Mark sheets of the qualifying examination (100 to 500 KB).
v UG NEET - 2024 Score Card (100 to 500 KB).
vi Transfer Certificate from the school last studied in (100 to 500 KB).
2 Additional Documents for U.T. of Puducherry Candidates, as Applicable-
i Residence / Community / EWS, if applicable (100 to 500 KB).
ii Regional Claim for UG Professional Courses (100 to 500 KB).
iii Freedom Fighter / Ex-Servicemen / Person with Disabilities / Sports Certificates, if applicable (100 to 500 KB).
iv Transfer Certificate / Study Certificate issued by the Head of the Institution of the school last
studied for Government School 10% Quota.
v An affidavit should be uploaded in Rs.20, e-Stamp paper duly attested by the Notary for claiming Puducherry Residence.
3 Additional Documents for Other State Candidates, as Applicable-
i Residence / Community, if applicable (100 to 500 KB).
4 Additional Documents for NRI / NRI Sponsored / OCI / FN-
i Passport / VISA / Resident VISA / Green Card / Citizenship Card / OCI Card (obtained before 04/03/2021) of the Parent or Sponsor.
ii Embassy Certificate of the Parent / Sponsor (Certificate from the Consulate).
iii Affidavit from the NRI / NRI sponsor that he/ she will sponsor the entire course fee of the candidate duly notarized by the concerned country.
iv Relationship certificate in the form of an Affidavit from the parent, if the parent is not the sponsor.
APPLICATION FEE
Sl. No. | Courses | Residents of Puducherry | Other States | |
SC / ST / PwD | Others | |||
1 | Government Quota | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 1000/- | NA |
2 | Management Quota (All) | Rs. 1000/- | Rs. 2000/- | Rs. 2000/- |
3 | NRI / NRI Sponsored / FN / OCI / Self-supporting | Rs. 5000 /- | ||
REGISTRATION FEE FOR UG M.B.B.S. COURSES
Sl. No. | Round | Registration Fee | Forfeiture of Registration Fees | If Joined, Exit before the NEXT Round | Eligible to Participate in the NEXT Round |
1. | ROUND 1 | NIL | No Forfeiture | Yes | Yes |
2. | ROUND 2 | Registration Fee: Government Quota - Rs. 10,000/- General / OBC / EBC / MBC / BCM / BT Rs.5000/- : SC/ST/PwD (Including Round 1 admitted SC/ST candidates) Management Quota – Rs.2,00,000/- NRI Quota – Rs.2,00,000 /- | YES i If NOT joined the allotted or Upgraded seat in Round 2. ii Joined in Round1 and Exits in Round 2 | Yes | Yes |
3. | ROUND 3 | Registration Fee: Government Quota - Rs. 1,00,000/- General/OBC / EBC / MBC / BCM / BT Rs. 25,000/- SC / ST / PwD (Including Round 1 OR Round 2 admitted SC/ST candidates) Management Quota – Rs.2,00,000/- NRI Quota – Rs.2,00,000 /- | YES If NOT joined the allotted or Upgraded seat in Round 3. | No | No, if allotted in ROUND 3 |
4. | STRAY ROUND | Full Tuition Fee (SC / ST candidates registering for Government Quota should pay 25% of the Tuition Fees) | Full Tuition Fee will be forfeited if allotted and NOT joined and will also NOT be eligible for next year's admissions. | ||
REGISTRATION FEE FOR B.D.S. / B.A.M.S. COURSES
Sl. No. | Round | Registration Fee | Forfeiture of Registration Fees | If Joined, Exit before the NEXT Round | Eligible to Participate in the NEXT Round |
1. | ROUND 1 | NIL | NIL | Yes | Yes |
2. | ROUND 2 | NIL | NIL | Yes | Yes |
3. | ROUND 3 | NIL | NIL | No | No, if allotted in ROUND 3 |
4. | STRAY ROUND | Rs. 50000/- | Registration Fee will be forfeited if allotted and NOT joined and will also NOT be eligible for next year's admissions. | ||
ELIGIBILITY FOR MBBS AND BDS
Name of the Degree | Exam Eligibility | Subject Eligibility | Mark Eligibility | Remarks |
M.B.B.S. & B.D.S. | Passed 10+2 or equivalent examination (Refer Section 2.3.1) AND Qualified UG-NEET 2024 | Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Botany & Zoology / Biotechnology & English | Unreserved, General EWS & students who have received education abroad : Minimum of 50% marks AND Qualified UG-NEET | •Government Quota Seats in Govt. Colleges. •Self-Supporting Seats in Govt. Colleges. •Government Quota Seats in Private Colleges. •Management Quota Seats in Private Colleges. •Minority (Management) Quota Seats in Private (Minority) Colleges. •NRI Quota Seats in Govt./ Private Colleges. •Foreign National Quota Seats in Govt. Colleges. |
ELIGIBILITY FOR BAMS
Name of the Degree | Exam Eligibility | Subject Eligibility | Mark Eligibility | Remarks |
B.A.M.S. | Passed 10+2 or equivalent Examination AND Qualified UG-NEET 2024 | Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Botany & Zoology/Biotechnology | Unreserved, General EWS &students who have received education abroad: Minimum of 50% marks AND Qualified UG-NEET | •Government Quota Seats in Govt. Colleges. |
Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes / or Other Backward Classes (NCL)PwD : Minimum of 40% marks AND Qualified UG -NEET |
AGE ELIGIBILITY
Sl. No. | Course | Lower Age Limit | Upper Age Limit |
1. | M.B.B.S. & B.D.S. | Born on or before 31.12.2007 | No Upper Limit |
2. | B.A.M.S. & B.V.Sc.&A.H. | Born on or before 31.12.2007 | • Not more than 25 years on the 31st December of the year of admission in the first year. • Relaxed by 5 years in the case of SC/ST/OBC and disabled candidates. |
COLLEGE-WISE COURSES OFFERED WITH NUMBER OF SEATS
S.NO | INSTITUTIONS | SEATS |
1 | Indira Gandhi Medical College &Research Institute (IGMCRI), Pondicherry. | 180 |
2 | Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS), Pondicherry. | 150 |
3 | Sri ManakulaVinayagar Medical College & Hospital (SMVMCH), Pondicherry | 250 |
4 | Sri Venkateswara Medical College & Research Institute (SVMCH&RI), Pondicherry | 250 |
5 | Mahatma Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Dental Sciences (MGPGIDS), Pondicherry. | 100 |
6 | Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences (MINDS), Mahe (UT of Puducherry). | 100 |
7 | Sri Venkateshwaraa Dental College (SVDC), Pondicherry. | 100 |
8 | Rajiv Gandhi Ayurveda Medical College (RGAMC), Mahe (UT of Puducherry). | 63 |
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