
NEET PG Counselling Puducherry: The Centralized Admission Committee (CENTAC) for Puducherry has announced the admission process for postgraduate medical courses (M.D./M.S.) for the academic year 2024-25, under the supervision of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). Applications are open from September 12, 2024, to September 21, 2024. This article will provide a comprehensive overview of the admission procedure, eligibility criteria, fee structures, important dates, and a detailed guide to help candidates navigate the NEET PG Counselling process in Puducherry.
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While the MCC handles counseling for the All India Quota (50% of seats), Central Universities, and deemed universities, NEET PG Counselling Puducherry will oversee the admissions for the remaining seats under the Government of Puducherry's regulations. This includes the seats not allocated through the All India Quota.
| Eligibility Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Candidates must have successfully completed an MBBS degree from a recognized medical institution. |
| Internship Completion | Candidates must have finished a One-Year Compulsory Rotatory Residential Internship (CRRI) by August 15, 2024. |
| NEET-PG 2024 | Admission will be based on the NEET PG 2024 All-India Rank, which determines the selection for the courses. |
| Particular | Date |
| Online Application Process Start Date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 21 Sep 2024 |
| Draft Merit List Release | To be announced |
| Final Merit List Release | To be announced |
| Round 1 Course Preferences Submission | To be announced |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | To be announced |
| Round 1 Seat Confirm and Joining Deadline | To be announced |
| Quota Type | Puducherry Residents | Other States | SC/ST/PwD Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Quota | Rs. 1500/- | Rs. 3000/- | NIL |
| Management Quota | Rs. 2500/- | Rs. 5000/- | Rs. 5000/- |
Payment Mode: Fees must be paid online through one of the following methods:
| Round | Quota | Fee (General/OBC) | Fee (SC/ST/PwD) | Forfeiture |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | Government Quota | NIL | NIL | No forfeiture |
| Round 2 | Government Quota | Rs. 25,000 | Rs. 12,500 | Forfeiture if not joined |
| Management Quota | Rs. 2,00,000 | Rs. 2,00,000 | Forfeiture if not joined | |
| Round 3 | Government Quota | Rs. 1,00,000 | Rs. 25,000 | Forfeiture if not joined |
| Management Quota | Rs. 2,00,000 | Rs. 2,00,000 | Forfeiture if not joined | |
| Stray Round | Government Quota (SC/ST) | 25% of Tuition Fee | 25% of Tuition Fee | Entire tuition fee forfeited if not joined |
| Round | Eligibility | Purpose | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | All candidates who have qualified NEET-PG. | To allocate seats based on rank and preferences. | Candidates can choose from available seats based on their rank and preference. |
| Round 2 | Candidates who did not receive a seat in Round 1 or wish to upgrade their seat. | To provide an opportunity for seat allocation or upgrading from the previous round. | Candidates can either secure a new seat or upgrade their existing seat based on availability. |
| Round 3 | Candidates who were allocated seats in Rounds 1 and 2 or wish to slide into a different seat. | To allow further seat allocation or sliding into preferred seats based on availability. | Sliding is allowed based on preference and availability. |
| Stray Vacancy Round | Any remaining candidates after Round 3. | To fill any vacant seats remaining post Round 3. | Seats are allocated as they become available; no sliding options are available. |
