The Centralised Admission Committee (Centac) has published the draft merit list for admission to Postgraduate Dental (MDS) courses for the academic year 2026-27.

In a release, the admission committee said the draft merit list was prepared on the basis of cut off marks prescribed in the NEET-MDS 2026. The special category lists of U.T. candidates (Meritorious Sports Person, Persons with Disabilities, Freedom Fighter and Ex-Servicemen) were also published.

Verification status of the submitted applications is available in the respective candidate’s dashboard. Objections/certificates to be uploaded, if any, may be submitted using the dashboard login under a link marked as objections before 5 p.m. on August 20, the release added.

Candidates whose claims have been rejected due to non-submission of recently renewed Revenue Certificates are requested to submit proper certificates before 5 p.m. on August 20. The seat matrix for PG Dental (M.D.S) courses was published in Centac website.

Candidates could update their course preferences, if required, for Round 1 allotment, the release said.

Final admission will be subject to physical verification of documents. The candidature of any candidate found to be submitting forged documents will be cancelled and action as per law will be initiated.

For more details, log on to www.centacpuducherry.in or submit queries through the Grievance option in their login dashboard or contact helpline no - 0413 - 2655570, the release added.

Published - August 19, 2026 11:01 pm IST