CENTAC NEET MDS 2026 Round 3 registration deadline extended; apply under revised cut-off

The Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), operating under the Government of Puducherry, has extended the registration deadline for NEET MDS 2026 Round 3 counselling for Postgraduate Dental (MDS) courses. The committee also invited fresh applications from eligible candidates under revised cut-off marks, according to a notification issued on October 21, 2026.

This extension aims to broaden the applicant pool before the final closure of the seat matrix for PG Dental admissions for the 2026-2027 academic session. The Round 3 registration and fresh application window initially opened on October 17, 2026, on the official CENTAC portal, centacpuducherry.in.

Eligibility and Application Process for Round 3

The extended Round 3 registration covers both new applicants and those seeking an upgrade from previous rounds. Candidates who qualified NEET MDS 2026 are eligible, including fresh applicants meeting the revised cut-off marks and those who secured admission in Round 1 or Round 2 but wish to upgrade their course or institution preferences. Candidates seeking an upgrade must resign their currently allotted seats during the Round 3 registration process.

The entire registration process is conducted online via the official CENTAC portal. Applicants are required to visit centacpuducherry.in, navigate to the PG Dental (MDS) 2026 admission section, and either log in or register. They must then complete the Round 3 application form, pay the requisite fee, submit their new course and institute preferences, and download the acknowledgement for future reference. The online application process for NEET MDS Puducherry Counselling 2026 initially commenced on July 1, 2026, with a deadline of July 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

1. Visit the official CENTAC portal at centacpuducherry.in.
2. Open the PG Dental (MDS) 2026 admission section.
3. Log in with existing credentials or register as a new applicant.
4. Complete the Round 3 application form.
5. Pay the application fee online.
6. Submit course and institute preferences.
7. Download and save the acknowledgement for confirmation.

Key Dates and Counselling Stages

Round 3 represents the final counselling stage for PG Dental admissions in Puducherry. Following the conclusion of this round, any remaining unfilled seats are typically moved to a stray vacancy round. The list of candidates eligible for Round 3 for the 2026-2027 academic year was published on September 14, 2026. The next major update will be the release of the Round 3 provisional allotment list, followed by reporting and admission dates, which will be announced on the CENTAC website.

For any assistance, candidates can contact the CENTAC helpline numbers 0413-2655570 and 0413-2655571, which are active from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The seat matrix and fee structure for MDS admissions in Puducherry will be uploaded separately on the CENTAC website once received from the competent authorities.

Further reading

• NEET MDS 2026 qualifying cutoff reduced by 20.576 percentile points
• NEET MDS 2026 stray vacancy round registration begins today; apply by 26 October
• NEET MDS exam pattern: sections, marking and duration Next step
• INI CET November 2027 registration status verification closes today, admit cards out October 26
• NEET UG 2026: Apply for vacant MBBS seats by Oct 14, 5 PM Applications open
• NEET MDS: complete exam guide

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