03 Sep, 2025 — CENTAC Counselling 2025 merit list has been published on centacpuducherry.in for various programs. Check here.
The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC) manages the counselling for B.Tech, B.Arch and medical programmes. Results and allotment information are available on CENTAC’s official site, centacpuducherry.in. Candidates allocated seats must complete admission formalities by the specified deadline.
CENTAC handles admissions for multiple courses, and eligibility requirements differ by programme. Applicants should review the eligibility rules carefully before applying.
Law admissions under CENTAC 2025 require a separate application. Candidates may register for multiple programmes using a single CENTAC application form, but law aspirants must submit the distinct law form as indicated on the website. CENTAC prepares separate merit lists for each course using candidates’ scores. Document verification and seat allocation are completed through the centralised counselling process.
CENTAC is the state-level admission system run by the Centralised Admission Committee, Government of Puducherry, for entry into engineering, pharmacy and medical programmes at government and private institutions in the territory. Shortlisting is based on merit and accepted entrance exam results. Out-of-state applicants may need valid JEE Main, NEET or other recognised exam scores. Seats are allotted according to the cut-offs declared by CENTAC for each institution and programme.
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Below are the key CENTAC 2025 dates for PG medical and dental admissions.
July 2025
Applicants can find the CENTAC 2025 eligibility requirements below:
The following lists the course-wise academic qualifications applicants must meet as part of the eligibility criteria:
Step-by-step instructions to complete the CENTAC 2025 application form are provided below:
The sections below outline the information you must enter in the CENTAC 2025 application form:
Enter the university code and preferences exactly as shown on the form
The category-wise application fees for CENTAC 2025 are listed below:
Documents required during the CENTAC 2025 application process are listed here:
Note: For errors or queries, candidates should write to or visit “The Convenor”, CENTAC office, PEC Campus, Pillaichavady, Puducherry – 605 014
The seat distribution for CENTAC 2025 is provided below:
The CENTAC 2025 merit list is published separately for each programme. Selected candidates’ names appear on the websites of the participating universities.
The CENTAC 2025 cut-off is the minimum score needed to be eligible for admission to undergraduate programmes.
Cut-offs depend on several factors, including seat availability and applicant scores:
Applicants who meet the CENTAC 2025 cut-off are included in the committee’s merit list.
The documents required during CENTAC 2025 counselling are listed below:
Ques. How many rounds are conducted in the CENTAC 2025 counselling process?
Ans. CENTAC 2025 counselling will consist of four rounds. The entire counselling process is conducted online.
Ques. Who is responsible for CENTAC 2025?
Ans. CENTAC 2025 is organised by the Centralised Admission Committee, Government of Puducherry, for admissions to engineering, pharmacy and medical programmes in the state.
Ques. Is there a form correction window for CENTAC 2025?
Ans. No, CENTAC 2025 does not offer a correction window. Applicants should complete their application accurately before submission.
Ques. Is there an entrance exam for CENTAC 2025 admissions?
Ans. No separate entrance exam is held by CENTAC. Selection is based on criteria relevant to the chosen course and accepted entrance test scores where applicable.
Ques. Do I need to appear for NEET for CENTAC MBBS admissions?
Ans. Yes, candidates must have valid NEET scores to apply for MBBS/BDS admissions through CENTAC. Applications are submitted online on the official CENTAC site.
| Table of Contents |
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| CENTAC 2025 Online counselling begins | July 2025 |
| Last date to submit the online counselling application form | July 2025 |
| CENTAC 2025 Round 1 provisional allotment list | July 2025 |
| Reporting to the allotted college | July 2025 |
| Counselling authority | Central Admission Committee (CENTAC), Puducherry |
| Courses offered | B.Tech, B.Pharm, B.Sc Nursing, B.Sc (MLT), BA LLB, MBBS and BDS (based on NEET score) |
| Qualification required | Indian nationals; typical age range: minimum 17 years and maximum 21 years |
| Conducted for | Admissions to government institutions in Puducherry |
| Official address | “The Convenor” CENTAC office, PEC Campus, Pillaichavady, Puducherry – 605 014 |
| Course applied | Mention the course you are applying for (e.g. B.Tech, B.Pharm) | ||
| Name of candidate | Enter the full name (up to 50 characters) in capital letters | ||
| Gender | Enter the code number for female candidates | ||
| Enter the code number for male candidates | |||
| Enter the code number for other gender candidates | |||
| Father’s name | Provide father’s or guardian’s name | ||
| Mother’s name | Provide mother’s name | ||
| Date of birth | Give DOB in DD/MM/YYYY format and state age as of October 01, 2023 | ||
| Educational stream | List 10+2 subjects and marks obtained in the final examinations | ||
| Correspondence address | Enter the address in English capital letters with PIN code, landline with STD code and mobile number | ||
| Mark of identification | Specify a visible identification mark | ||
| Educational qualification | High school: year of passing, board/university, total marks, marks obtained and percentage | ||
| Category | |||
| Scheduled Tribe | |||
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | |||
| Differently abled / Blind | |||
| Sportsmen (national / international level participants) | |||
| General category | |||
| Code of university (preference-wise) | Enter university code and preference exactly as shown on the form | ||
| Enclosures sent | Indicate which supporting documents are sent with the CENTAC 2025 application | ||
| Courses | Fee (General category) | Fee (Reserved category) |
|---|---|---|
| One course | 500 | 250 |
| Two courses | 750 | 350 |
| Three courses | 1000 | 500 |
| Categories | Reservation (%) |
|---|---|
| Vertical reservation | |
| General | 50 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 11 |
| Backward Classes Muslims (BCM) | 2 |
| Most Backward Classes (MBC) | 18 |
| Extreme Backward Classes (EBC) | 2 |
| Backward Tribes | 1 |
| Scheduled Caste (ST) | 16 |
| Horizontal reservation | |
| Children/Grandchildren of freedom fighters (FF) | 4 |
| Physically challenged | 3 |
| Wards of ex-servicemen | 1 or 3** |
| Candidates meritorious in sports (SP) | 1 |
