NEET UG 2026 · Puducherry State Quota

NEET UG 2026 Puducherry state quota cutoff & college list.

Complete closing-rank reference for all 1 Puducherry medical & dental colleges. State quota counselling is conducted by Puducherry Health Department. Data based on PHD round-1 counselling for NEET UG 2025 — adjusted with our 2026 difficulty model.

State Quota MBBS Seats

approx (85% bucket)

State Quota BDS Seats

approx

Govt MBBS Fee

₹18,000/yr

per year

Counselling Starts

June 2026

expected

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/01 — STATE OVERVIEW About Puducherry NEET counselling.

Puducherry fills its MBBS and BDS seats through two parallel processes. The 15% All India Quota (AIQ) is conducted centrally by MCC and is open to candidates from any state. The remaining 85% State Quota is conducted by Puducherry Health Department, requires Puducherry domicile, and typically has lower (more accessible) closing ranks than AIQ.

Cutoff trend note: Puducherry has limited state quota seats.

Key things to know about Puducherry state quota

JIPMER Puducherry is a central institution with AIQ seats.
Very limited state quota seats available.
Requires UT Puducherry domicile.

/02 — GOVT MBBS Puducherry Government MBBS Closing Ranks (NEET 2025).

Closing ranks show the last successful allotment in round-1 counselling. Add ~5–10% for NEET 2026 expectations due to slight difficulty change vs 2025.

College	Type	UR	OBC	SC	ST	Fees/yr
JIPMER Puducherry Puducherry	CENTRAL	850 (AIQ)	1,700 (AIQ)	7,000 (AIQ)	16,500 (AIQ)	₹4,815

/05 — FAQPuducherry NEET 2026 — frequently asked questions.

Who conducts NEET counselling for Puducherry?

Puducherry Health Department (PHD) conducts the NEET state quota counselling for Puducherry. The 85% state quota seats are filled through this authority, while the 15% AIQ seats are filled by the central MCC counselling.

When does Puducherry NEET 2026 counselling start?

Puducherry NEET state quota counselling typically begins June 2026, after the NTA NEET UG 2026 result is declared in mid-June 2026. Exact dates will be announced by PHD.

What are the government MBBS fees in Puducherry?

Annual government MBBS fees in Puducherry are approximately ₹18,000/yr. Private and deemed college fees range from ₹10 lakh to ₹26 lakh per year.

How many state quota MBBS seats are there in Puducherry?

Puducherry has approximately 40 state quota MBBS seats (85% of total) and ~20 BDS seats. The remaining 15% AIQ seats are filled through MCC.

What domicile proof is required for Puducherry state quota?

Most states require a domicile certificate, proof of residence (5+ years typical), and proof of having completed Class 11 and 12 in the state. Check PHD's official notification for the exact list of acceptable documents.