CENTAC Puducherry NEET UG 2025 Merit List Released for Management Quota
For the 2025–2026 academic year, the merit list for NEET-based undergraduate medical programs (MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BVSc, and AH) has been formally released by the Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC) of the Government of Puducherry.
This list relates to medical and allied health science programs’ management quotas, which include National SS and NRI categories.
Students can use this list to identify their approximate admissions rank under Puducherry’s management quota, which is crucial in the NEET counselling process.
Which things are included in the Merit List?
The following are included in the CENTAC NEET UG 2025 draft merit list:Â
 1) Names and application numbers of the candidates
 2) The All India Ranks (AIR) and NEET scores
 3) Birthdate and category
 4) Status of residence or domicile (Puducherry or Others)
General, OBC, MBC, BCM, SC, ST, EWS, NRI, and so on are examples of quota status.
 Under the management quota, the list included applicants with AIR as low as 9489 and NEET scores as high as 557.
NEET UG 2025 Cutoff for Management Quota
The following are the cut-off scores for the several categories, per the document:
Category | NEET UG 2025 Cutoff Marks |
General/ EWS | 144 |
General – PH | 127 |
OBC/ MBC/ SC/ EBC/ BCM/ ST/ BT/ PH | 113 |
For NEET counselling in India, this cutoff is essential, particularly in light of management and NRI quotas.
Why This Merit List Is Important for NEET Counselling:
During the NEET counselling process, this draft merit list will be utilised for:
1) Seat distribution according to the management quota
2) Verification of documents and confirmation of eligibility
3) Completing the distribution for Puducherry’s MBBS, BDS, BAMS, and BVSc & AH courses
Students whose names appear on this list should get ready for the subsequent counselling rounds by filling out the necessary forms, making sure the cost is paid, and submitting the necessary paperwork.
What Should You Do Next?
1) Look up your name on the merit list along with your NEET score.
2) Send in the UGC’s Equivalency Certificate, if applicable.
3) Prepare for the next CENTAC NEET counselling rounds in 2025.
4) For any inconsistencies or document adjustments, get in touch with the CENTAC office.
Final Thoughts:
Being on the CENTAC NEET UG 2025 draft merit list is a positive step forward in your MBBS admissions process under the NEET counselling in India. Stay current with official CENTAC announcements and follow all guidelines carefully to secure your medical seat.
FAQ
The Centralised Admission Committee, or CENTAC, of the Government of Puducherry's Directorate of Higher and Technical Education, made the list public.
This is merely a preliminary merit list. Following document verification and discrepancy resolution, the final list will be made public.
The cutoff scores for the General, General-PH, and OBC/SC/ST categories are 144, 127, and 113, respectively, according to CENTAC.
The management quota comprises seats set aside for non-resident Puducherry students, National Self-Supporting (SS) candidates, and NRI students in private and deemed universities.
You have to:
- Send in any missing paperwork.
- Await the final merit list.
- Engage in online decision-making
- Participate in counselling and document verification.