The Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Services, Government of Puducherry, has released the UT of Puducherry NEET UG State Merit List 2026-27 on the Health Department portal, health.py.gov.in. The merit list was uploaded on 31 July 2026, and candidates can raise objections against it up to 5 August 2026. Separately, the Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Puducherry has opened online applications for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, and BVSc & AH admission, with the application window closing on 6 August 2026, 5:00 PM.
Direct Link to Check Puducherry NEET UG State Merit List 2026-27
Puducherry NEET UG State Merit List 2026-27 - Quick Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Merit List Name | UT of Puducherry NEET UG State Merit List 2026-27 |
| Issuing Authority | Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Services, Government of Puducherry |
| Admission Notification Issued By | Directorate of Higher and Technical Education / CENTAC |
| Courses Covered | MBBS, BDS, BAMS (Ayurveda), BVSc & AH (National Self-Supporting and NRI seats only) |
| Merit List Portal | health.py.gov.in |
| Application Portal | centacpuducherry.in |
| Application Fee | Rs 500 to Rs 5,000 (category/quota-wise) |
Puducherry NEET UG Merit List 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| UG NEET admission notification issued | 30 July 2026 |
| UT of Puducherry NEET UG State Merit List published | 31 July 2026 |
| Last date to raise objections against merit list | 5 August 2026 |
| Last date for online application (CENTAC) | 6 August 2026, 5:00 PM |
| MSP certificate submission/upload deadline | 6 August 2026, 5:00 PM |
How to Download the Puducherry NEET UG State Merit List 2026-27
- Visit the Health Department, Puducherry website: health.py.gov.in.
- Look for the notice titled "UT of Puducherry NEET UG State Merit List 2026-27."
- Open the direct PDF link: Download Merit List PDF.
- Use Ctrl+F to search your roll number or name in the PDF.
- Check your merit rank, category, and NEET UG marks/AIR as listed.
- Save or print the page for future reference during counselling.
How to Raise an Objection Against the Merit List
CENTAC confirmed in a notice dated 3 August 2026 that objections to the merit list are open until 5 August 2026. Objections can be submitted in either of these ways:
- Online, through the process indicated on the Health Department portal (health.py.gov.in).
- By email to [email protected], quoting your merit list details.
Not Available Officially: a separate online objection dashboard/portal link distinct from the email route has not been specified in the official notice reviewed for this article. Candidates should check health.py.gov.in directly for any updated procedure.
CENTAC UG NEET Admission Notification 2026-27
The admission notification for MBBS, BDS, BAMS, and BVSc & AH courses was issued on 30 July 2026 by the Directorate of Higher and Technical Education. Applications are accepted only through the CENTAC UG NEET dashboard at centacpuducherry.in/UgNeet_2026/, and the window closes on 6 August 2026 at 5:00 PM. As of 4 August 2026, the portal showed more than 3,400 completed applications.
Puducherry UG Medical Counselling 2026: Application Fee
| Quota | Fee |
|---|---|
| Government Quota – SC/ST/PwD (Puducherry residents) | Rs 500 |
| Government Quota – all other candidates | Rs 1,000 |
| Management / Self-Supporting Quota | Rs 2,000 |
| NRI / NRI-Sponsored / OCI / OCI-Sponsored / Foreign National | Rs 5,000 |
Payment is accepted online only. A single candidate may submit only one application; submitting more than one leads to cancellation of both.
Documents and Certificate Dating Rules
Candidates claiming Puducherry residency must upload renewed certificates issued on or after 1 January 2026, including:
- Residence certificate
- Community certificate (Note: community certificates issued in the Central Educational Institutions format are not accepted)
For EWS and income certificates, the certificate must be issued on or after 1 April 2026.
Where applicable, candidates must also upload:
- Regional reservation certificates (for Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam candidates)
- Special reservation certificates: freedom fighter, PwBD, ex-servicemen, Meritorious Sports Person (MSP), and government school categories
Guidelines for MSP and PwBD Candidates
CENTAC published separate guidelines on 31 July 2026 for the Meritorious Sports Persons (MSP) quota and for assessment of Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) under the Government Quota.
- MSP applicants from the Puducherry region must hand-deliver self-attested copies of sports certificates, along with a copy of the application, at the CENTAC office, Kamarajar Manimandapam, by 6 August 2026, 5:00 PM.
- MSP candidates from Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam must upload a single self-attested PDF through their login dashboard by the same deadline.
Cross-State AYUSH Option for Puducherry Candidates
CENTAC has also invited applications from Puducherry candidates for BSMS, BUMS, and BHMS courses in government Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy colleges in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The original notification was issued on 21 July 2026, and the last date was extended through a notice dated 31 July 2026. Candidates should check the revised deadline directly on the portal before applying, as the exact extended date was not specified in the source reviewed for this article (Not Available Officially).
Puducherry NEET UG 2026: Topper Details
Krishanth Abhinav M topped the Union Territory of Puducherry in the Re-NEET UG 2026 result, securing All India Rank (AIR) 553 with a percentile of 99.9721, as reported by exam-tracking sources including Aakash Institute and Daily Jagran.
Source conflict note: Moneycontrol has separately reported that the Puducherry topper scored 670 marks. This specific marks figure could not be independently cross-verified against a second source at the time of writing, so it is presented here as reported by Moneycontrol rather than as a confirmed official figure. Candidates should treat the AIR/percentile (cross-verified across two sources) as more reliable than the marks figure until the official NTA scorecard or CENTAC records are checked directly.
Important Instructions for Applicants
- Only one application per candidate is permitted; multiple applications result in cancellation.
- Applications and objections must be submitted only through the official portals or email listed in this article.
- Keep renewed residence, community, EWS/income, and category certificates ready with the correct issue dates before starting the application.
- False nativity or residency claims across multiple states can lead to rejection and legal action.
- Since the seat matrix and full counselling schedule are still awaited, candidates should check centacpuducherry.in regularly for updates rather than relying on unofficial estimates.
Puducherry NEET UG State Merit List 2026: Important Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Merit List PDF | Check Here |
| CENTAC Puducherry Official Website | centacpuducherry.in |
