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CENTAC

Centralised Admission Committee

Form Date: 23 May - 28 Jun 2027 (Tentative)

Form Date: 23 May - 28 Jun 2027

CENTAC Basic Information

  • Application Fee:₹ 500
  • Exam Conducting Body:Centralised Admission Commitee (CAC)
  • Courses:B.Tech, BDS, MBBS, BSc Agri, B.PHARM
  • Streams:Engineering, Medical, Agriculture, Dental, Pharmacy

CENTAC 2027: Application form, Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus

Updated On - October 28 2026 by Abhinandan Singh

CENTAC 2027 Aplication form will release soon in online mode. The admission is controlled by the Centralized Admission Committee to offer various Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Diploma Programmes. There will be no entrance exam organized for offering admission in the UG course. It is a state-level exam that is used to fill a professional degree in college in the Union Territory of Puducherry. Candidates who wish to apply for admission to the participating institutes of the Centralized admission committee conduct the CENTAC once a year. This is a state-level examination. For more information candidates can read the whole article.
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CENTAC 2027 Latest Update as on 28 October 2026

Checked on 28 October 2026

CENTAC is currently running the 2026-2027 admission cycle, with the latest official update showing ongoing UG NEET counselling activity and notices issued by the Government of Puducherry’s Directorate of Higher and Technical Education through CENTAC; students should watch the official portal for the next admission notice.

Key highlights
ExamCENTAC 2027
StatusThe official CENTAC portal currently displays notices for the Academic Year 2026-2027.
Next expectedFresh CENTAC 2027/2026-27 admission notices are typically expected after the current counselling cycle advances to the next round or next academic phase.
Official websitecentacpuducherry.in
Last verified28 October 2026

CENTAC, under the Government of Puducherry Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, is actively managing the 2026-2027 admission cycle on centacpuducherry.in, with recent official notices covering UG NEET merit lists, vacancy positions, allotment rounds, and related admission changes. As of today, there is no separate official notification confirming a distinct CENTAC 2027 schedule; the portal reflects ongoing 2026-2027 counselling activity rather than a fresh 2027 launch. The next important step for students is to watch for the next admission notice, because that will confirm the application window, eligibility details, and counselling dates. Based on the previous-year pattern, a fresh notification and registration timeline would usually appear before the next round of admissions, but that remains tentative until CENTAC publishes it officially. Students should rely only on the official portal for updates and prepare documents in advance.

✓ Official
  • The official CENTAC portal currently displays notices for the Academic Year 2026-2027.
  • On 20-10-2026, the portal listed the government admission portal for colleges in the U.T. / M.S. courses for 2026-2027.
  • On 22-09-2026, the portal showed a notice related to government quota in Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences.
  • On 22-09-2026 and earlier dates, the portal listed UG NEET vacancy, merit list, allotment, and extension notices for 2026-2027 admissions.
◷ Expected based on previous-year pattern — not official
  • Fresh CENTAC 2027/2026-27 admission notices are typically expected after the current counselling cycle advances to the next round or next academic phase.
  • Application or registration windows are often expected to open first, followed by draft merit lists and objection periods, based on the sequence seen in the current 2026-2027 portal notices.
  • Round-wise counselling/allotment updates are expected to continue if vacancies remain in UG NEET and allied courses.
  • If CENTAC follows the usual pattern, document verification and choice-filling steps are expected before final allotment lists.
  • For the next admission cycle, the official portal should be checked regularly for the notification, schedule, and eligibility instructions.
  • Students should expect the next firm timeline only when CENTAC issues a new official admission notice.

Major Changes This Year

The official portal has not announced a separate CENTAC 2027 notification yet; the latest change is continued 2026-2027 counselling activity, including merit lists, allotment updates, and vacancy notices for UG NEET courses.

No major change has been officially announced yet for CENTAC 2027. The official portal currently shows ongoing 2026-2027 admission notices, including merit lists, vacancy updates, allotment information, and extension notices for UG NEET-related courses. There is no confirmed update on a new 2027 application form, revised eligibility, syllabus change, or altered counselling pattern. Any fresh schedule or rule change should be treated as tentative until CENTAC posts a formal notification on its website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Has CENTAC 2027 application started?

No separate CENTAC 2027 application notification is confirmed yet on the official portal; the site currently shows 2026-2027 admission notices.

What is the latest official update on CENTAC 2027?

The latest official activity is the ongoing 2026-2027 admission process with UG NEET-related notices, merit lists, allotment updates, and vacancy notices.

Has CENTAC released the 2027 exam date or schedule?

No official 2027 schedule has been published yet on the source provided.

Where should students check CENTAC updates?

Students should check the official website centacpuducherry.in for notices, schedules, and admission instructions.

Is the CENTAC syllabus changed for 2027?

No syllabus change has been officially announced yet in the provided official material.

Is the CENTAC eligibility for 2027 confirmed?

No separate 2027 eligibility notification is confirmed yet; students should wait for the next official admission notice.

What should candidates do now?

Monitor the official portal regularly and keep documents ready, because the next official notice will confirm the 2027 application and counselling timeline.

Latest Update: CENTAC 2027 Final Merit list is yet to be released. Check Here.

CENTAC 2027 Exam Status

Candidates can check CENTAC status from below:

ParticularsStatus
Admission notificationTBA

CENTAC 2027 Important Dates

Candidates can check the important dates and events related to CENTAC 2027 in the table given below.

EventsDates (Tentative)
Application Form releasesExpected to be announced by 2027-05-23
Last date to submit the application formExpected to be announced by 2027-06-28
Hard copy of application formExpected to be announced by 2027-06-28
Merit list publicationExpected to be announced
Counselling processExpected to be announced
Counselling for other state candidatesExpected to be announced
 

CENTAC 2027 Application Form

CENTAC 2027 Application Form will available on the official website of CENTAC. Candidates are supposed to go through the below-mentioned guidelines for a great experience in CENTAC online application Form 2027:
  • All the details asked for in the Registration/Application form are Mandatory.
  • E-mail ID and mobile number should remain the same till the admission process is completed otherwise students might not get all the important details.
  • An Email ID once used for Registration online cannot be used again.
  • Once the application form is submitted online, a request for any change in the data entered in the application form will NOT be entertained.
  • Incomplete/incorrect applications are liable to be rejected at any stage without prior information to the candidate.
  • Multiple application forms from the same candidate will result in confusion leading to the disqualification of the candidate.
Documents required for filling the application form are listed below:
  • 10th Mark sheet ( for age proof)
  • 12th Mark sheet
  • Residence Certificate
  • Nationality Certificate
  • Permanent Integrated Certificate
  • Special Category Certificate (if required)
  • Community Certificate
  • Nativity Certificate
  • Sports Certificate
  • Payment receipt
  • NEET Rank card (Xerox copy)

CENTAC 2027 Application Fee

After filling the application form candidates are required to pay an application fee to complete the registration for CENTAC 2027. Courses wise CENTAC 2027 Application Fee is mentioned in the table given below category wise:

CENTAC 2027 Registration Fee
S. No.
Courses
SC/ST
Others
1.

For Professional Courses (UG & PG)

Rs. 500/-

Rs. 1000/-

2.

For PG Courses

Rs. 200/-

Rs. 400/-

3.

For All Other Courses

Rs. 150/-

Rs. 300/-

Mode of Payment: Payment should be made online through Debit card/Credit card/Net Banking etc.

How to Apply for CENTAC 2027 ?

Candidates can check the steps to fill the application form given below.

  • Visit the official website of CENTAC 2027.
  • Click on Sign up button and register yourslef.
  • Then, enter all the asked details such as name, date of birth, contact number, password, etc.
  • candidates will then receive an email on the registered email id and password with the login credentials.
  • Login into account with these credentials and enter the details such as personal, educational details, etc.
  • Now,  upload the documents as per the specifications precribed by the authority
  • Pay the application fee via online mode by the following modes
    • Credit Card
    • Debit Card
    • Net banking, etc.
  • Submit the CENTAC 2027 application form and print it for future reference.

CENTAC 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Before filling up the Application form candidates must ensure that they fulfill the required eligibility criteria. Only eligible candidates will be able to fill the application form. CENTAC 2027 Eligibility criteria are mentioned below for all the courses and streams which must be checked by respective candidates to know their eligibility:

Age Criteria
S.NoName of CoursesLower Age LimitUpper Age Limit
1M.V.Sc-The candidate should not have completed 35
years as on 31 December 2027 (Relaxable up to five
years for SC/ST candidates)
2P.G Arts and Science--
3MBBS & BDS17 years as on
31.12.2027
-
4BAMS17 years as on
01.10.2027
-
5B.Sc Nursing17 years as on
31.12.2027
-
6B.V.Sc & AH 17 years as on
31.12.2027

25 years as on 31.12.2020
(Relaxable up to five years for
OBC/MBC/BCM/EBC/BT/SC/ST)

candidates).

7B.Tech- 

21 years as on 01.07.2020
(Relaxable up to three years for SC

candidates).

8B.P.T17 years as on
31.12.2020
25 years as on 01.07.2020
(Relaxable up to three years for
OBC/BCM/MBC/EBC/BT candidates and
five years for SC/ST candidates).
9B.Pharm--
10B.Sc (M.L.T)--
11B.Sc(MRIT)17 years as on
31.12.2020
30 years as on 31.12.2020
12B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture-21 years as of 01.07.2020 (Relaxable up to 4
years for SC / ST candidates and candidates
B.Sc seeking admission under NRI scheme)
13B.Sc (Hons) Horticulture-21 years as of 01.07.2020 (Relaxable up to 4
years for SC / ST candidates and candidates
B.Sc seeking admission under NRI scheme)
14BA LLB--
15LLB--
16D.G.N.M17 years as
on
31.12.2020
30 years as on 31.12.2020
17D.A.N.M17 years as on
31.12.2020
30 years as on 31.12.2020
18D.M.L.T17 years as on
31.12.2020
30 years as on 31.12.2020
19D.C.E.C17 years as on
31.12.2020
30 years as on 31.12.2020
20D.D.T17 years as on
31.12.2020
30 years as on 31.12.2020
21D.A.P.T17 years35 years
22U.G. Arts and Science CoursesThe candidate should not have completed 21 years of age as of 1st July
2020. However, age relaxation by three years for SC / ST candidates,
five years for PWDs and five years in the case of Nuns belonging to
various Religious congregations and Widows are applicable.
 
23U.G. Performing & Fine Arts CoursesThe candidate should not have completed 23 years of age as of 1st July
2020. However, age relaxation by three years applies to
Physically Challenged and Scheduled Caste and Tribe candidates.
Apart from the above-said candidates, no age relaxation will be given to
any candidate under any circumstances.
 
24Hotel Management CoursesB.Sc.

22 years as of 01.07.2020 for Open Category relaxable up to three years

for SC/ST candidates as on 01.07.2027

  Diploma

25 years as of 01.07.2020 for Open Category relaxable up to three years

for SC/ST candidates

Nationality Criteria
A candidate seeking admission through CENTAC 2027 should be an Indian National. However, French Nationals residing in the UT of Puducherry and covered by the terms of the Treaty of Cession shall be treated on par with Indian Nationals, for admission to all the courses.
Residence Criteria(Applicable for Seats in Govt. Colleges and
Govt. Quota Seats in Private Colleges)
  • The candidate or whose parent or Guardian has been residing continuously in this Union
    Territory for at least five years preceding the date of application.
  • Children of natives of U.T. of Puducherry who has declared any place in U.T. of
    Puducherry as their hometown and so certified by their respective Heads of Office. Nativity
    A certificate in the prescribed format has to be enclosed.
  • Children of Defence Personnel who were killed or disabled in action and children of Central
    Government Servants/ Pondicherry UT Government Servants/Defence Personnel/
    Employees of Public Sector Undertaking wholly or substantially run either by the Central
    Government or by the Puducherry UT Administration who died while in the service in the
    Puducherry UT.
  • Those who have passed the SSLC / HSC or any other public examination and for that
    purpose had undergone academic studies continuously for 5 successive classes
    immediately preceding the qualifying examination in a recognized educational institution located in Pondicherry UT and having their residence in Pondicherry UT for 5 years continuously during that period. Mere stay in places such as residential hostel would not amount to the residence.
Candidates can download the CENTAC 2027 PG Information Bulletin Pdf.

Number of Seats for Different Courses offered by CENTAC 2027

Candidates can check the expected details of the seats for the CENTAC 2027 below.

Government CollegesCoursesNumber of seats
Indira Gandhi Medical College
and Research Institute, Puducherry
M.B.B.SGovt quota – 106
NRI/Foreign – 22
Rajiv Gandhi Ayurveda Medical College, MaheB.A.M.SGovt quota – 42
NRI/Foreign – 07
Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and ResearchB.V.Sc. and A.H.Govt quota – 42
NRI/Foreign – 07

CENTAC 2027 Merit List

CENTAC 2027 Merit List will be as it is given below:

  • The criteria for preparing the Merit List vary from course to course.
  • CENTAC MERIT LIST will be prepared based on the marks scored in the qualifying exams like NEET, JEE, or based on the marks obtained in the qualifying exam. Contact Pondicherry may publish the MERIT LIST as a Draft giving the candidates one or two days to raise objections if any. The Final Merit List will be published after considering the objections if any.
  • A separate CENTAC Merit List will be prepared for Government Quota Seats & Management Quota Seats. The students should refer to the CENTAC website www. centacpuducherry. for the merit list of all the courses.
  • In case the CENTAC ONLINE application is reopened for any Course, then the Merit List will be updated with all the new applications received in the due course. This may alter the existing Merit List as well.
Details of the CENTAC 2027 Merit List

Candidates can check the list of the details of the CENTAC 2027 merit list below.

  • Merit Rank of the candidate
  • Application Number
  • Name of the candidate
  • Date of Birth
  • Merit Marks
  • Marks scored in Biology
  • Marks scored in Physics
  • Marks scored in Chemistry

CENTAC 2027 Counselling

After the declaration of the CENTAC 2027 merit list, all the selected candidates of CENTAC 2027 are required to appear for the online counseling round.

  • CENTAC 2027 counseling process can be done in one or more rounds as per the necessity of the course selected by the candidates.
  • Counseling will be done through a computer module based on the preferences entered by the Candidates.
  • Generally, the CENTAC 2027 counseling consists of round 1, round 2, and mop-up round. CENTAC has the right to conduct as many counseling rounds as per the necessity or requirement of seats for any concerned course.
  • Mock allotments shall be done only for the courses for which the selected candidate has been notified separately.

CENTAC 2027 Seat Matrix

CENTAC 2027 Seat Matrix is given below:

Vertical Reservation:
  • Open General 50 %
  • Other Backward Classes (OBC) 11 %
  • Backward Classes Muslims (BCM) 2 %
  • Most Backward Classes (MBC) 18 %
  • Extreme Backward Classes (EBC) 2 %
  • Backward Tribes (BT) 0.5 %
  • Scheduled Caste (SC) 16 %
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) 0.5 %
Horizontal Reservation:
  • Children/Grand Children of Freedom (Fighter) (FF) 4 %
  • A person with Disabilities (PwD) 5 %
  • Wards of Ex-Servicemen (ESM) 1 % and 3 % **
  • The candidate who are Meritorious in Sports (MSP) 1 %

** It is 1% for MBBS and 3% for all the other courses.

Number of Seats for Different Courses offered by CENTAC 2027

S.NoCourseNumber of Seats
1P.G. Professional Courses987
2P.G. Arts and Science Courses813
3U.G. Professional Courses5604
4U.G. Arts and Science Courses4718
5U.G. Performing Arts and Fine Arts Courses90
6Education Courses300
7Hotel Management Courses90
8Diploma Courses in Polytechnic Colleges1342
9Lateral Entry Admission to Various Courses1574
10Part-time Polytechnic Diploma Courses135

CENTAC 2027 Highlights

Candidates can check CENTAC 2027 highlights from the table given below:

Exam Name

CENTAC 2027

Conducting Body

Centralized Admission Committee

Exam Level

State Level

Course

Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes

CENTAC Official website

www.centacpuducherry.in

Application Link

Activate Soon

Exam Mode

Online (CBT)

Exam Purpose

To offer admission in Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes

About CENTAC

Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC) works under the Govt. of Puducherry. It is a common admission platform for all the colleges of the Union Territory of Puducherry. It offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma courses. CENTAC provides both government and private colleges to the candidates. Candidates will get the colleges as per their rank in the merit list released by the CENTAC. It conducts various counseling rounds for the allotment of seats to the candidates.

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CENTAC Important Dates

TitleDates
CENTAC 2027 Form Date23 May - 28 Jun 2027 (Tentative)

Centralised Admission Committee Exam Pattern

Paper 1
Exam Duration:

3 hours

Total Marks:

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Question Paper Type :

Multiple Choice Questions, Objective

Negative Marking:

No

S.No
Subjects
Questions
Marks
Total
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Frequently Asked Questions

Comments

Form Start Date:

23 May 2027

Form End Date:

28 Jun 2027

The forms will open on 23 May 2027

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DAYS

Examination Date:

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Application Fees:

₹ 500

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