Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Services, Government of Puducherry
— Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Services
Overview of Puducherry NEET UG State Merit List 2026
The Directorate of Health and Family Welfare Services, Government of Puducherry, has published the UT of Puducherry NEET UG State Merit List for the 2026-27 academic session. Candidates who appeared for the NEET UG exam and applied for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, and BVSc & AH courses can access the merit list via the official health department portal, health.py.gov.in.
Key Dates for Puducherry NEET UG 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Merit List Publication | 2026-07-31 |
| Objection Submission Deadline | 2026-08-05 |
| CENTAC Application Closing | 2026-08-06 (5:00 PM) |
Objection Process
Candidates identifying discrepancies in their merit rank, category, or NEET data have until 5 August 2026 to raise objections. Objections should be submitted through the designated portal at health.py.gov.in or via the official email address provided by the department. Ensure you include relevant supporting documents and your merit list details.
Application and Counselling Guidelines
Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC) is conducting the admissions for medical and allied health courses. Applications must be submitted online at centacpuducherry.in. Note the following:
- Only one application per candidate is permitted.
- Residence and community certificates must be dated on or after 1 January 2026.
- EWS and income certificates must be issued on or after 1 April 2026.
- Meritorious Sports Person (MSP) candidates must submit self-attested documents by the stipulated deadline.
Counselling Application Fees
- Government Quota (SC/ST/PwD - Residents): Rs 500
- Government Quota (Others): Rs 1,000
- Management / Self-Supporting Quota: Rs 2,000
- NRI / OCI / Foreign National: Rs 5,000
FAQ
Q: Can I edit my application after submission?
A: No, once submitted, applications are processed as-is. Ensure all details are accurate before final submission.
Q: How do I find my rank in the merit list?
A: Download the official PDF from the health department website and use the 'Ctrl+F' function to search by your name or NEET roll number.
Visit health.py.gov.in to check merit, and apply for counselling at centacpuducherry.in.
