📌 Overview & Counselling Authority
Authority
Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC)
State Quota
State Specific
Private Seats
~ 650 (Excl. Deemed)
State Type
Open State (For Pvt Mgmt)
📌 CENTAC conducts the counselling for State Quota seats in IGMC&RI and Private Medical Colleges. JIPMER and Deemed Universities (like Aarupadai Veedu, Mahatma Gandhi) are counselled exclusively by MCC AIQ.
✅ Eligibility & Domicile Rules
| Category | Criteria Notes |
|---|
| State Quota Seats (Govt & Pvt) | Candidate or their parents must be a resident of the UT of Puducherry for at least 5 years continuously, OR the candidate should have passed Class 10 and 12 from recognized schools in Puducherry. |
| Management Quota (Private Colleges) | Open to all. Non-domicile candidates from any state in India can apply for Management Quota seats in Private Medical Colleges via CENTAC. |
| Basic Qualification | Must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English. Minimum 17 years of age. |
📊 Expected Cutoff — Govt College (IGMC&RI)
Based on previous year trends for State Quota allocations in Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute.
| Category |
Approx. Safe Rank (Round 1) |
Expected Safe Score |
| Unreserved (UR) | 40,000 - 50,000 | 560 - 580+ |
| OBC | 45,000 - 55,000 | 550 - 565+ |
| SC | 1,40,000 - 1,60,000 | 430 - 450+ |
| ST | 3,00,000 - 3,50,000 | 320 - 340+ |
📅 CENTAC NEET Counselling Schedule 2026
| Event / Activity | Expected Date | Status |
|---|
| Online Registration Starts | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Draft Merit List Publication | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Final Merit List Publication | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Choice Filling & Option Entry | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Seat Allotment Result | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Reporting to College | To be announced | Coming Soon |
📋 Counselling Process (Step-by-Step)
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1
Online Application
Register on the CENTAC portal, fill in all required details, upload documents, and pay the application fee.
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2
Draft & Final Merit List
CENTAC publishes a draft merit list based on NEET scores. Candidates can raise objections if any, after which the Final Merit List is released.
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3
Choice Filling
Eligible candidates submit their preferred colleges and quotas.
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4
Seat Allotment & Admission
Download the provisional allotment order. Report physically to the allotted college for document verification and fee payment.
💰 Institution-wise Detailed Fee Structure & Bond
1. Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute (IGMC&RI)
Detailed 1st Year fee structure for Govt Quota seats.
| Particular | Amount (₹) |
|---|
| Admission Fees (One Time) | 50,000 |
| Academic Fees | 22,000 |
| Special / Lab / Library Fees | 33,000 |
| College Dev. / Student Welfare / Cultural / Sports | 18,700 |
| Caution Deposit (Refundable) | 20,000 |
| Tuition Fee | NIL |
| Total Fees in 1st Year | ₹1,43,700 |
📌 Penalty / Bond Clause (IGMC&RI): If a candidate discontinues on or before the last date of counselling, penalty is ₹50,000. If left on or after 31st August or in subsequent years, penalty is ₹4,00,000.
2. Self Financing Private Medical Colleges
Applies to colleges like PIMS, SMVMCH, SVMC.
| Quota Type | Annual Tuition Fee (₹) |
|---|
| Government Quota | ₹4,00,000 / Year |
| Management Quota | ₹16,80,000 / Year |
| NRI Quota | ₹21,00,000 / Year |
📁 Documents Required for Verification
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card & Scorecard
CENTAC Application Printout
Class 10th Certificate (DOB Proof)
Class 12th Marksheet & Certificate
Residence Certificate of UT of Puducherry
Community Certificate (OBC/MBC/SC/ST)
Aadhaar Card / Photo ID
Passport Size Photographs
Transfer & Conduct Certificate
🏥 Complete Medical Colleges List in Pondicherry
| SN | College Name | University | Est. | Seats | Type |
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| 1 | Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER) | Autonomous | 1956 | 243 | Central Govt. |
| 2 | Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute | Pondicherry Uni. | 2010 | 180 | State Govt. |
⚠️ JIPMER counselling is conducted purely by MCC AIQ, NOT by CENTAC State Counselling.
| SN | College Name | University | Est. | Seats | Type |
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| 1 | Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (Christian Min.) | Pondicherry Uni. | 2000 | 150 | Trust |
| 2 | Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital | Pondicherry Uni. | 2006 | 250 | Trust |
| 3 | Sri Venkateswaraa Medical College, Hospital & RC (Telugu Min.) | Pondicherry Uni. | 2007 | 250 | Trust |
| SN | College Name | University | Est. | Seats | Type |
|---|
| 1 | Vinayaka Missions Medical College, Karaikal | Vinayaka Missions Uni. | 1997 | 150 | Deemed |
| 2 | Aarupadai Veedu Medical College | Vinayaka Missions Uni. | 1999 | 150 | Deemed |
| 3 | Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute | Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth | 2002 | 250 | Deemed |
| 4 | Sri Lakshmi Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences | Bharath Institute | 2006 | 250 | Deemed |
⚠️ Deemed Universities ki counselling CENTAC dwara NAHI hoti hai. Inki 100% seats ki counselling MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) AIQ portal dwara ki jati hai.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Pondicherry an Open State for NEET Counselling?
Yes, Pondicherry is an Open State. While the Government Quota seats are strictly reserved for UT domicile candidates, non-domicile candidates from other states can apply for the Management Quota seats in Private Medical Colleges.
Who conducts the Pondicherry MBBS Counselling 2026?
The counselling is conducted by the Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Government of Puducherry.
What is the fee for IGMC&RI in Pondicherry?
For Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute (IGMC&RI), the tuition fee is NIL, but the total 1st-year fee including admission, academic, lab, and refundable caution deposits is ₹1,43,700.
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