Puducherry NEET UG 2026 Revised Draft Merit List OUT: Check Merit List, Objection Deadline and Next Steps
Candidates participating in Puducherry NEET UG 2026 counselling have an important update to check. The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Government of Puducherry, has released the revised draft merit lists for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate medical and dental courses through NEET UG 2026.
The revised lists cover candidates across different categories, including Government Quota, Management/MQT and NRI candidates.
But there is an important point candidates should understand: this is a revised draft merit list, not a seat allotment result.
CENTAC has given candidates a short window to check their details and raise objections. The deadline is August 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
If you believe your name, merit position, quota or category has been incorrectly mentioned, you need to submit the discrepancy through your registered candidate dashboard before the deadline.
Puducherry NEET UG 2026 Revised Draft Merit List: Important Details
Here are the key points candidates should know:
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Counselling Authority | CENTAC, Government of Puducherry |
| Admission Basis | NEET UG 2026 |
| Courses | MBBS/BDS and other UG-NEET courses |
| Merit List Status | Revised Draft Merit List |
| Quotas Covered | Government, Management/MQT and NRI |
| Objection Deadline | August 27, 2026 |
| Objection Time | Before 10:00 AM |
| Objection Mode | Registered Candidate Dashboard |
| Seat Allotment | Not released yet |
The revised merit list stage is important because the information published here can form the basis for the next stages of the counselling process.
What Has CENTAC Released?
CENTAC has published revised draft merit lists covering different categories of candidates participating in UG-NEET counselling.
Candidates should open the list applicable to them and carefully check their details.
Depending on the category, the lists cover:
- Government Quota candidates
- Management/MQT candidates
- NRI candidates
- MBBS/BDS aspirants
- Other UG-NEET courses included in the CENTAC counselling process
The publication also includes merit lists for BAMS and veterinary courses. Therefore, MBBS and BDS candidates should make sure they are checking the correct list instead of assuming that every published list relates to medical or dental admissions.
Revised Draft Merit List Is Not Seat Allotment
This distinction is extremely important.
The release of the revised draft merit list does not mean that CENTAC has allotted an MBBS or BDS seat.
At this stage, CENTAC is publishing the revised ranking and candidate details so that students can check whether their information has been correctly considered.
The next stages of counselling, including choice filling and seat allotment, will follow as per the official CENTAC schedule.
So, if your name appears in the revised draft merit list, do not assume that your college or course has already been allotted.
Puducherry NEET UG 2026 Objection Deadline
Candidates have very little time to raise discrepancies in the revised merit list.
Objections Must Be Submitted Before August 27
The deadline for submitting objections is:
August 27, 2026, before 10:00 AM
The authority has not separately specified a timezone for this deadline.
Candidates should therefore avoid waiting until the final few minutes. If you identify an error, submit your objection as early as possible through the official candidate dashboard.
How to Check Your Puducherry NEET UG 2026 Merit Position
Candidates should follow a simple verification process.
Step 1: Open the Official Revised Merit List
Visit the official CENTAC revised merit list page and identify the list applicable to your quota and category.
Step 2: Search for Your Details
Check your:
- Name
- Merit number
- NEET rank
- Quota
- Category
- Other relevant candidate details
Do not check only your name. Go through the complete entry to make sure all important information has been correctly recorded.
Step 3: Compare With Your Application Details
Compare the merit list information with the details submitted during your CENTAC application.
Pay particular attention to your quota and category, as an incorrect category or quota could affect your position and subsequent counselling opportunities.
Step 4: Raise an Objection if Required
If you find a discrepancy, log in to your registered candidate dashboard and submit the objection before 10:00 AM on August 27, 2026.
Step 5: Keep Proof of Your Submission
After submitting an objection, save the confirmation or take a screenshot for your records.
This can be useful if you need to refer to your objection later.
Who Should Check the Revised Merit List?
Every candidate participating in the relevant Puducherry UG-NEET counselling process should check the published merit list.
This is particularly important for candidates who:
- Applied for MBBS admission
- Applied for BDS admission
- Are participating under Government Quota
- Are participating under Management/MQT
- Are applying through NRI category
- Previously raised a discrepancy
- Need to confirm their revised merit position
Even if you checked an earlier draft merit list, do not assume that nothing has changed. The current publication is a revised draft merit list, so candidates should verify their latest position.
Why Your Quota and Category Matter
NEET rank alone does not tell the complete story in state counselling.
Your admission prospects can depend on factors such as:
- NEET rank
- Category
- Quota
- Eligibility
- Seat availability
- College preferences
- Counselling rules
The Puducherry revised merit lists are separated across different admission categories, including Government Quota, Management/MQT and NRI candidates.
Therefore, candidates should compare themselves with the correct merit list rather than comparing their rank with candidates from another quota.
What If Your Name Is Missing?
If you believe you successfully applied for Puducherry NEET UG 2026 counselling but cannot find your name in the applicable revised draft merit list, do not ignore it.
First, verify that you are checking the correct list and category.
If the issue remains, use the official candidate dashboard and follow the instructions provided by CENTAC for raising a discrepancy.
Because the objection deadline is August 27 at 10:00 AM, candidates should address any issue immediately rather than waiting for the next counselling stage.
What If Your Merit Rank or Category Is Incorrect?
If your merit position, quota, category or another important detail appears incorrect, collect the relevant supporting information before submitting your objection.
For example, if your category has been incorrectly displayed, make sure you have the appropriate certificate or application-related proof available.
The purpose of the draft merit list stage is to allow candidates to identify such discrepancies before the counselling progresses further.
What Happens After the Revised Draft Merit List?
The revised draft merit list is part of the counselling process, not the final admission stage.
Once the objection window closes and the merit list process is completed, CENTAC will proceed with the subsequent counselling activities according to its official schedule.
Candidates should continue monitoring the CENTAC UG-NEET 2026 portal for updates regarding:
- Final merit list
- Choice filling
- Seat allotment
- Reporting
- Admission formalities
Do not rely solely on social media posts or WhatsApp messages for counselling deadlines. Always cross-check important dates on the official CENTAC portal.
MBBS and BDS Candidates Should Not Confuse Merit Lists
CENTAC’s publication covers multiple UG-NEET courses.
This means that candidates looking for MBBS or BDS admission should carefully identify the relevant merit list before checking their position.
The same publication also includes information relating to BAMS and veterinary courses, so simply opening a list and finding a candidate’s name does not necessarily mean that the candidate has been considered for MBBS or BDS.
Always verify the course and applicable quota.
What Should You Do Right Now?
If you are participating in Puducherry NEET UG 2026 counselling, the immediate action is straightforward.
Check your revised draft merit list today.
Verify your merit position, quota and category. If everything is correct, save a copy of the result for your records.
If you find an error, submit your objection through the registered candidate dashboard before August 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
Do not wait until the deadline.
Puducherry NEET UG 2026 Revised Merit List: Key Takeaways
The Puducherry NEET UG 2026 revised draft merit list is now available through CENTAC.
The most important points are:
- CENTAC has released revised draft merit lists for UG-NEET counselling.
- The lists cover Government Quota, Management/MQT and NRI candidates.
- Candidates must verify their merit position, quota and category.
- The objection deadline is August 27, 2026, before 10:00 AM.
- Objections must be submitted through the registered candidate dashboard.
- Candidates should preserve proof of any objection submitted.
- This is a draft merit list, not a seat allotment result.
- The publication also includes BAMS and veterinary courses, so MBBS/BDS candidates must check the correct list.
- Candidates should continue monitoring CENTAC for the next counselling update.
For an MBBS or BDS aspirant, this may look like a routine merit-list update, but it is actually an important checkpoint. A mistake that remains unreported at the draft stage can become much harder to correct later.
Check your details carefully and act before the deadline.
Official Puducherry NEET UG 2026 Links
CENTAC Revised Draft Merit List:
https://centacpuducherry.in/htmlpages/2026/UGNEET_2026/revised_draft_merit_list.html
Official Notice:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Cx6QaXIQS-tZyAxZJ1T7HwFns56MSUvf/view?usp=sharing
Candidate Dashboard:
https://centacpuducherry.in/UgNeet_2026/