NEET PG 2026: CENTAC invites applications for MD, MS admissions, last date October 27
Puducherry: The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Puducherry, has invited online applications from NEET PG 2026 qualified candidates seeking admission to postgraduate medical (MD/MS) courses for the academic year 2026-27.
According to the official press release, the online application process has commenced for admissions under the Government Quota, Management Quota and Management-Telugu Minority Quota.
Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official CENTAC website. The last date for online submission is October 27, 2026, up to 5 pm.
CENTAC has prescribed different non-refundable application fees depending on the quota and category under which candidates apply.
For Government Quota admissions, which are restricted to residents of the Union Territory of Puducherry, candidates belonging to SC, ST and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) categories must pay Rs 1,500, while candidates belonging to other categories must pay Rs 3,000.
For Management Quota and Management-Telugu Minority Quota admissions, the application fee is Rs 5,000. The detailed application fee structure is as follows-
S.NO | QUOTA | CATEGORY | APPLICATION FEE |
1 | Government Quota (Puducherry residents only) | SC / ST / PwD | Rs 1,500 |
2 | Government Quota (Puducherry residents only) | Other categories | Rs 3,000 |
3 | Management Quota (All) | All applicable candidates | Rs 5,000 |
4 | Management-Telugu Minority Quota | All applicable candidates | Rs 5,000 |
All the above application fees are non-refundable, as specified in the notification.
However, the seat matrix, which will provide details of the seats available for admission, is yet to be uploaded. The committee has clarified that the seat matrix will be published once the relevant information is received from the competent authorities.
Candidates are therefore advised to check the official website for updates regarding the availability of seats under the respective quotas.
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
1 Candidates are deemed to have read, agreed and accepted the terms and conditions specified in the CENTAC PG NEET 2026 Information Brochure while submitting the online application form.
2 Applications of candidates that are found to be claiming nativity/residency in multiple states or have furnished fake certificates for availing quota benefits will be rejected, notwithstanding initiation of legal action in accordance with law in force.
3 Submission of duplicate applications by a Single Candidate will result in rejection of both the applications and cancellation of candidature.
To view the press release, click the link below
https://medicaldialogues.in/pdf_upload/2026/10/21/centac-480393.pdf
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