CENTAC 2024 Admitted List (Stray Round) has been released for UG NEET courses. CENTAC is organised by Centralised Admission Committee, Puducherry every year. The CENTAC is conducted to provide admission in Undergraduate and Postgraduate degree courses such as B. Tech, MBBS, BAMS, M.Tech, MBA etc. Admission is offered based on 12th level qualifying exam scores and reservation criteria of Government of Puducherry. The candidates can also take admission in CENTAC by having valid scores in various National level exam such as JEE Main, NEET PG, UG NEET, etc. Qualified candidates can get admission in many government and private colleges in Puducherry and other states as well. In this article we have provided detailed information about CENTAC 2024 such as application form, dates, eligibility criteria etc.
CENTAC 2024 Notifications – Admitted List Out (Stray Round)
CENTAC 2024 Admitted List (Stray Round) has been released on 23rd September 2024 for UG NEET courses. Check here for counselling details.
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CENTAC 2024 Overview
| Name | CENTAC 2024 |
| Conducting Authority | Centralized Admission Committee |
| Courses offered | Engineering, Medical, Management etc. |
| Category | Undergraduate and Postgraduate |
| Admission level | State level |
| Application mode | Online mode |
CENTAC 2024 Admission Dates
Check the official admission dates for CENTAC 2024 mentioned below:
| Events | Dates 2024 |
| Application Form starts | 8th May 2024 |
| Last date to apply | 10th June 2024 |
| Release of Merit List | 14th June 2024 |
| Final merit list | 3rd July 2024 |
| Release of seat allotment | 3rd July 2024 |
CENTAC 2024 Application Form
Here are details about CENTAC 2024 Application Form with some key instructions below:
- CENTAC 2024 application form is made available through online mode for admission.
- Candidates must fulfill the eligibility requirements before filling the application form.
- Fill the application form with details such as personal, academic qualification, address, etc.
- CENTAC 2024 application form has been released from 8th May 2024.
- Upload the scanned photograph and signature in prescribe size and format.
- The last date to submit the application form till 10th June 2024.
- Once the application form is filled take the printout of the application form for future reference.
Application Fee:
- CENTAC 2024 application fee can be paid through online mode.
- Candidates can pay the fee using Debit Card, Credit Card, and Net Banking.
- The application fee is non-refundable once paid.
Application fee for different UG courses are as follows:
| Courses | General Category | Reserved Category |
| For UG Non-NEET courses | Rs. 1000/- | Rs. 500/- |
| For UG Arts, Science and Commerce courses | Rs. 300/- | Rs. 150/- |
| For all UG Non-NEET courses -NRI/ NRI Sponsored | Rs. 5000/- | |
How to Apply for CENTAC 2024
Following are the steps given to fill the CENTAC 2024 application form:
- Step-1: Visit the website (link is given above).
- Step-2: First candidate has to create the login details by entering valid mobile number and Email ID.
- Step-3: Then candidates shall create a new password for online registration purpose.
- Step-4: Fill the application form with details such as personal, educational qualification, contact details, etc.
- Step-5: Upload the scanned passport size photograph (20 to 50 KB) and signature (20 KB to 50 KB) and other documents.
- Step-6: Click on “Make Payment” and candidates can pay the fee using online mode.
- Step-7: Take the printout of the application form for further use.
CENTAC 2024 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for CENTAC 2024 is provided below:
For B. Tech Course:
- Qualification: The candidates must pass 12th level or equivalent conducted by Board of Higher Secondary Examination of Tamil Nadu or equivalent from any recognized board.
- Subject: In qualifying exam candidates must pass in Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subject with one of the Chemistry, Computer Science, Informatics Practices.
- Marks: The minimum marks candidates must score at least 45% aggregate marks (40% marks for OBC/ SC/ ST).
For MBBS/ BDS Courses:
- Qualification: Candidates must qualify H.Sc./ 12th class exam conducted by Board of Higher Secondary exam of Tamil Nadu or any other equivalent.
- Marks: In qualifying exam, candidates must score 50% marks (40% marks for SC/ ST/ OBC/ EBC) for admission.
- Subject: The candidates must pass in subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, Botany and Zoology.
Frequently Asked Question (FAQs)
CENTAC 2024 Merit List
CENTAC 2024 Merit List has been published on 14th June 2024 through online mode. Merit list has been made available based on qualifying rank in which reservation policy of U.T. of Puducherry will be applied for all qualified candidates. The merit list includes a list of all those candidates who will be allowed for admission to various participating institutes for B.Tech courses.
Centralised Admission Committee has first published the draft merit list and candidates will have an opportunity to object the draft merit list. After solving the raised objections, the authority has published the final CENTAC merit list.
CENTAC 2024 Cut Off
For each course CENTAC cut off is released separately. It will be the minimum score that candidates require to be eligible for admission in various UG and PG courses. The cut off varies from institute to institute.
Authority has prepared the cut off based on qualifying exam. It will be determined by number of candidates, availability of seats, and the previous year’s cut off.
Factors Determining CENTAC 2024 Cut Off:
The authority will prepare the CENTAC 2024 Cut off based on various factors:
- Number of seats available
- Number of candidates applied for admission
- Total applicants who have selected in the merit list
- Performance in 12th level scores
- Performance in national level test scores, etc.
CENTAC 2024 Reservation Criteria
As per the norms of Puducherry Government, the reservation of offered seats has been decided by institutes itself for various courses offered by them. For reserved category, candidates are also eligible for selection under Open General category.
Here are reservation policy given for various category below:
Vertical Reservation:
| Category | Reservation Percentage |
| Open general | 50% |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 11% |
| Schedule Caste (SC) | 16% |
| Schedule Tribe (ST) | 0.5% |
| Backward Classes Muslims (BCM) | 2% |
| Most Backward Classes (MBC) | 18% |
| Extreme Backward Classes (EBC) | 2% |
Horizontal Reservation:
| Category | Reservation Criteria |
| Children/ Grand Children of Freedom Fighter (FF) | 4% |
| Person with Disabilities (PwD) | 5% |
| Wards of Ex-Servicemen (ESM) | 1% |
| Candidates who are Meritorious in Sports (MSP) | 1% |
CENTAC 2024 Counselling
The CENTAC Counselling has been started by the authority. The online allotment is done in two rounds. For Round 1, allotment is based on candidate’s course preference, category of seats, reservation, and NEET rank. For Round 2, candidates will submit their willingness and registration fee.
The counselling is organised through online mode. After publishing the provisional allotment list, candidates can download the allotment order from dashboard using their login credentials. The candidates who have allotted seats are instructed to report to colleges with all required original certificate.
CENTAC 2024 Admission
CENTAC 2024 Admission is given on the basis of 12th qualifying exam scores and other national and state level entrance exam. For MBBS and BDS course, seats will be given on the basis of NEET scores. For engineering courses, seats have been allotted on the basis of JEE Main scores.
Candidates should report to the allotted college/ institutes with their original documents and registration fee. Documents will be verified before offering final admission to the candidates.
Documents Required for CENTAC 2024:
- Class 10th mark sheet/ certificate
- Class 12th mark sheet/ certificate
- Certificate of Category
- Qualifying degree of exam
- CENTAC 2024 Call Letter
- Photo ID Proof, etc.
CENTAC Participating Institutes
Candidates can find the list of all CENTAC 2024 participating institutes below that accepts CENTAC scores for admission:
- Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Puducherry
- Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences
- Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College & Hospital
- Sri Venkateshwara Medical College & Research Institute
- Mahatma Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Dental Science
- Mahe Institute of Dental Sciences
- Sri Venkateshwara Dental College
- Rajiv Gandhi Ayurveda Medical College
- Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary and Research, etc.
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