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CENTAC is a state-level admissions process conducted by the Centralised Admission Committee (CENTAC), Government of Puducherry for admissions into various Engineering, Pharmacy, and Medical Programmes various government and private institutions across the state. Applicants are shortlisted by their merit scores and the accepted entrance exam scores. Admissions through CENTAC will be confirmed through counselling. Admissions through CENTAC are done through merit scores and scores of the accepted entrance exam. Applicants of other states may be required to have valid JEE Main, NEET, or other accepted entrance exams. Seats are allotted on the basis of cut-off declared by CENTAC for various institutions and the respective courses they offer.
Latest Notification
CENTAC 2025 Application Form is likely to be released online in the May, 2025. CENTAC offers admission to various courses and accordingly, the eligibility criteria for admission to all the courses will vary. Aspirants should go through the eligibility criteria carefully before proceeding ahead
Eligibility Criteria
- CENTAC 2025 Eligibility Criteria are specified by various institutions offering admission to different courses through CENTAC 2025.
- CENTAC Eligibility criteria comprise minimum qualifications that candidates should possess in order to be able to apply, age limit, domicile criteria, etc.
Aspirants can check below the CENTAC 2025 Eligibility Criteria:
Nationality Criteria
- Only Indian Nationals are eligible to register for CENTAC 2025.
Age Criteria
- The lower age limit for BAMS is 17 Years (as of 1st October 2025).
- The upper age limit for B.Tech is 21 years (as on 1st July 2025). There are three years of relaxation for SC Candidates.
Academic Qualifications
Given below are the course-wise academic qualifications that the applicants must fulfill as part of the eligibility criteria:
CENTAC Eligibility for B.Tech Course
- Qualifying Exam: Pass 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
- Subjects: Qualify the 10+2 examination with Physics & Mathematics along with one of the given subjects: Chemistry/Biology/Bio-Technology/Computer Science.
- Minimum Marks: Secure a minimum of 45% marks (40% marks in case of reserved category).
- Attempts: For SC, three attempts application & for other, only two attempts.
CENTAC Eligibility for B.Pharm Course
- Qualifying Exam: Qualify the 12th or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
- Subjects: Pass the above examination with Physics & Chemistry along with one of the given subjects: Mathematics /Biology/Bio-Technology/Computer Science.
- Minimum Marks: Score at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of reserved category).
- Attempts: There are no attempt limits for B.Pharma.
CENTAC Eligibility for BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery) Course
- Qualifying Exam: Pass the 10+2 examination from a recognized board.
- Subjects: Qualify the above exam with Physics, Biology, Chemistry & English subjects individually.
- Minimum Marks: Obtain at least 50% marks (For GEN), 40% marks (For SC/ST/OPH) & 45% marks (For OBC/BCM/MBC/EBC/OPH (GEN & OBC).
- Attempts: Only one attempt limit.
CENTAC Eligibility for BDS and MBBS
- Qualifying Exam: Qualify the 12th or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
- Subjects: Pass the above examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Bio-Technology, Zoology, Botany and English individually.
- Minimum Marks: Score at least 50% marks (40% marks in case of reserved category).
- Entrance Exam: Based on the rank secured in NEET 2025
- Attempts: There are no attempt limits for BDS and MBBS
CENTAC Eligibility for BSc (MLT)
- Qualifying Exam: Qualify the 12th or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
- Subjects: Pass the above examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English
- Minimum Marks: Score at least 50% marks (40% marks in case of reserved category).
- Attempts: There are no attempt limits for this course.
CENTAC Eligibility for BSc (Nursing)
- Qualifying Exam: Qualify the 12th or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
- Subjects: Pass the above examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
- Minimum Marks: Score at least 50 %marks (40% marks in case of reserved category).
- Attempts: There are no attempt limits for BSc (Nursing)
Application Fee
- CENTAC 2025 Application Fees are paid online at the payment gateway on the official website.
- Online payment is accepted through debit cards, credit cards, and net banking.
Given below are the category-wise application fees for CENTAC 2025 Application Form:
| Courses | Fee (GEN category) | Fee (Reserved Category) |
|---|---|---|
| One Course | 500 | 250 |
| Two Courses | 750 | 350 |
| Three courses | 1000 | 500 |
Reservation
CENTAC 2025 Reservation Criteria
- CENTAC 2025 Reservation Criteria is set as per the government norms and regulations.
- Seat reservation is applicable for seats offered in various courses by each institute.
Given below is the distribution of seats through CENTAC 2025:
| Categories | Reservation (%) |
|---|---|
| Vertical Reservation | |
| General | 50 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 11 |
| Backward Classes Muslims (BCM) | 2 |
| Most Backward Classes (MBC) | 18 |
| Extreme Backward Classes (EBC) | 2 |
| Backward Tribes | 1 |
| Scheduled Caste (ST) | 16 |
| Horizontal Reservation | |
| Children/Grand Children of Freedom (Fighter (FF) | 4 |
| Physically Challenged | 3 |
| Wards of Ex-Servicemen | 1 or 3** |
| Candidates who are Meritorious in Sports (SP) | 1 |
Counselling
CENTAC 2025 Counselling
CENTAC 2025 Counselling is likely to be held in the 1st week of August, 2025. Aspirants who meet the cutoff marks for CENTAC 2025 will be placed in the Merit List prepared by the committee.
- CENTAC 2025 Merit List will be prepared based on the marks scored in accordance with their ranks.
- Applicants will be called for counseling in order of their ranks and seat allotment on the basis of CENTAC 2025 Merit List. Separate counseling letters will be issued.
- CENTAC 2025 Counselling will be conducted online. Applicants can register for counselling by visiting the official website of the conducting body.
- The qualified candidates need to appear in person for counseling and will be required to produce the required documents for verification.
- After the completion of CENTAC 2025 Counselling process within one week, the conducting authority will release a seat allotment list.
- Candidates have to download their provisional allotment letter from the website and then report at the allotted center within a given time period with all the required documents.
- In case, candidates fail to report at a given time, their seats will be canceled or given away.
Eligibilty Criteria
- CENTAC 2025 Eligibility Criteria are specified by various institutions offering admission to different courses through CENTAC 2025.
- CENTAC Eligibility criteria comprise minimum qualifications that candidates should possess in order to be able to apply, age limit, domicile criteria, etc.
Aspirants can check below the CENTAC 2025 Eligibility Criteria:
Nationality Criteria
- Only Indian Nationals are eligible to register for CENTAC 2025.
Age Criteria
- The lower age limit for BAMS is 17 Years (as of 1st October 2025).
- The upper age limit for B.Tech is 21 years (as on 1st July 2025). There are three years of relaxation for SC Candidates.
Academic Qualifications
Given below are the course-wise academic qualifications that the applicants must fulfill as part of the eligibility criteria:
CENTAC Eligibility for B.Tech Course
- Qualifying Exam: Pass 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
- Subjects: Qualify the 10+2 examination with Physics & Mathematics along with one of the given subjects: Chemistry/Biology/Bio-Technology/Computer Science.
- Minimum Marks: Secure a minimum of 45% marks (40% marks in case of reserved category).
- Attempts: For SC, three attempts application & for other, only two attempts.
CENTAC Eligibility for B.Pharm Course
- Qualifying Exam: Qualify the 12th or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
- Subjects: Pass the above examination with Physics & Chemistry along with one of the given subjects: Mathematics /Biology/Bio-Technology/Computer Science.
- Minimum Marks: Score at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of reserved category).
- Attempts: There are no attempt limits for B.Pharma.
CENTAC Eligibility for BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine and Surgery) Course
- Qualifying Exam: Pass the 10+2 examination from a recognized board.
- Subjects: Qualify the above exam with Physics, Biology, Chemistry & English subjects individually.
- Minimum Marks: Obtain at least 50% marks (For GEN), 40% marks (For SC/ST/OPH) & 45% marks (For OBC/BCM/MBC/EBC/OPH (GEN & OBC).
- Attempts: Only one attempt limit.
CENTAC Eligibility for BDS and MBBS
- Qualifying Exam: Qualify the 12th or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
- Subjects: Pass the above examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or Bio-Technology, Zoology, Botany and English individually.
- Minimum Marks: Score at least 50% marks (40% marks in case of reserved category).
- Entrance Exam: Based on the rank secured in NEET 2025
- Attempts: There are no attempt limits for BDS and MBBS
CENTAC Eligibility for BSc (MLT)
- Qualifying Exam: Qualify the 12th or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
- Subjects: Pass the above examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English
- Minimum Marks: Score at least 50% marks (40% marks in case of reserved category).
- Attempts: There are no attempt limits for this course.
CENTAC Eligibility for BSc (Nursing)
- Qualifying Exam: Qualify the 12th or equivalent examination from a recognized board.
- Subjects: Pass the above examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
- Minimum Marks: Score at least 50 %marks (40% marks in case of reserved category).
- Attempts: There are no attempt limits for BSc (Nursing)
Counselling
CENTAC 2025 Counselling
CENTAC 2025 Counselling is likely to be held in the 1st week of August, 2025. Aspirants who meet the cutoff marks for CENTAC 2025 will be placed in the Merit List prepared by the committee.
- CENTAC 2025 Merit List will be prepared based on the marks scored in accordance with their ranks.
- Applicants will be called for counseling in order of their ranks and seat allotment on the basis of CENTAC 2025 Merit List. Separate counseling letters will be issued.
- CENTAC 2025 Counselling will be conducted online. Applicants can register for counselling by visiting the official website of the conducting body.
- The qualified candidates need to appear in person for counseling and will be required to produce the required documents for verification.
- After the completion of CENTAC 2025 Counselling process within one week, the conducting authority will release a seat allotment list.
- Candidates have to download their provisional allotment letter from the website and then report at the allotted center within a given time period with all the required documents.
- In case, candidates fail to report at a given time, their seats will be canceled or given away.
Old Question Papers
You can locate previous years' query papers for the CENTAC (Centralized Admission Committee) entrance examination on several academic platforms and web sites. Here are some sources where you can get right of entry to these question papers:
Collegedisha - They offer a comprehensive evaluation of the CENTAC syllabus and exam sample, which permit you to prepare successfully. They may have links to preceding years' papers or practice questions available for download. Collegedisha CENTAC Resources
CareerIndia - This site frequently includes previous 12 months question papers, pattern papers, and instruction suggestions. You would possibly locate specific resources dedicated to CENTAC exam papers right here. CareerIndia CENTAC Resources
FreshersLive - This web page commonly gives diverse educational resources, which includes previous yr question papers for distinct aggressive exams, which may additionally encompass CENTAC. FreshersLive CENTAC Papers
Exams Planner - They now and again bring together query papers and sample papers for various entrance tests, along with CENTAC. Exams Planner CENTAC Resources
For the maximum accurate and up to date resources, journeying the authentic CENTAC internet site or contacting them without delay may offer the maximum relevant substances.
Prep Materials
For getting ready for the CENTAC (Centralized Admission Committee) examination, diverse resources are available which could help decorate your practise. Here are a few counseled substances and sources:
Syllabus and Exam Pattern: Understanding the syllabus is critical. CENTAC commonly includes subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology primarily based on JEE Main and NEET patterns. Familiarize your self with the precise subjects and weightage for every problem.
Check the Syllabus and Exam Pattern right here(College Disha).
Previous Year Question Papers: Solving past papers facilitates you recognize the exam layout and regularly requested questions. Many academic web sites assemble these papers, which you could locate on:
CareerIndia
FreshersLive
Mock Tests and Practice Papers: Taking mock tests is a extraordinary manner to gauge your instruction level. Websites like Embibe and Testbook offer mock exams tailored to the CENTAC syllabus, allowing you to exercise under timed situations.
Study Guides and Reference Books: Consider the use of NCERT textbooks for foundational expertise, together with different competitive exam education books:
Physics: Concepts of Physics by way of H.C. Verma
Chemistry: Organic Chemistry by Morrison
Admit card
The CENTAC admit card for 2025 could be launched quickly through the reputable internet site, centacpuducherry.In. Candidates can down load their admit cards by means of logging in with their registered e-mail cope with and password. It is critical to have the admit card with you to attend the doorway test(CTET).
The admit card will include crucial information along with non-public information, exam center, examination date and time, and crucial instructions for candidates(CTET).
Make certain to hold a watch on the official CENTAC website for updates regarding the exact launch date of the admit cards and different relevant information. For similarly details, you may check the whole instructions (CTET)playstation://ctet.Co.In/centac-admit-card/).
