CENTAC NEET UG 2026 Round 2: Seat Matrix & Registration Guide

The Round 2 seat matrix released by CENTAC reveals a significant number of opportunities across three primary medical streams. Out of the 882 vacant seats, the majority are distributed between Government and Management quotas in Puducherry's medical, dental, and ayurvedic institutions.

Specifically, MBBS seats remain the most sought-after, with vacancies present in both government-run institutes like the Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute (IGMC&RI) and private self-financing colleges like PIMS. Understanding the college-wise breakup is essential for making a strategic preference list. For instance, some colleges might have higher vacancies in the NRI quota, while others may have seats left in the specialized reservation categories such as EBC, SC, or ST.

Aspirants should not only look at the numbers but also the historical cutoffs. By using the NEET 2026 College Predictor, you can filter colleges based on the 882 available seats to see where your rank realistically fits. The BDS and BAMS streams also offer robust career paths for those who might miss the MBBS cutoff. Dental colleges affiliated with CENTAC have reported a healthy number of vacancies, which are ideal for students interested in oral healthcare. Similarly, the BAMS seats in the Union Territory’s ayurveda college cater to those pursuing traditional medicine.

It is highly recommended to download the official PDF from centacpuducherry.in to view the dynamic seat matrix, which accounts for the withdrawals and non-joinings from Round 1. Remember, if you are looking at colleges in other regions as well, our JAC Delhi College Predictor or IP University College Predictor can help you keep your options open across India.

Participating in CENTAC Round 2 requires a clear understanding of the fee structure, as it varies significantly depending on the quota and category. For candidates applying under the Government UT Puducherry quota (GE, EWS, OBC, MBC, BCM, BT), the registration fee is set at Rs 10,000. However, there is a concessional fee of Rs 5,000 for candidates belonging to EBC, SC, ST, and GSS categories.

It is important to note that while Round 1 admitted candidates usually don't have to pay again, specific categories like EBC, SC, and ST must pay the fee afresh for the second round. This step is mandatory to validate your participation in the choice-filling process.

For those aiming for Management, NRI, OCI, PIO, or Foreign National seats, the registration fee is substantially higher at Rs 2,00,000. This reflects the competitive and premium nature of these seats. All payments must be made online through the official portal before the September 10 deadline. Eligibility for Round 2 is broad; it includes all candidates who registered during the initial phase.

This covers those who were not allotted any seat in Round 1, those who were allotted a seat but chose not to join, and even those who joined their Round 1 seat but are seeking an upgrade. Before committing to these high fees, students should evaluate the long-term value of their degree using the Online Degree Passing Predictor or the ROI Calculator to ensure their chosen path is financially viable. If you're planning for abroad, check our MBBS Abroad resources for comparison.