Puducherry's NEET UG 2026 state merit list is now online. The Department of Health and Family Welfare Services released the list. It identifies students eligible for medical college admissions in the Union Territory.
State Merit List Released
The Puducherry NEET UG 2026 state merit list is available on the official website, health.py.gov.in. Students can check their rank and eligibility for medical courses.
Inclusion on the merit list does not guarantee admission. Candidates must participate in the state counselling process.
Top Rank Holders (Example Data)
| Rank | Student Name | Total Score |
| 1 | Krishanth Abhinav M | 670 |
| 2 | Praveen A | 646 |
| 3 | Ramaneeshwar A | 646 |
| 4 | Inbashree A D | 633 |
| 5 | V Pranav | 631 |
| 6 | Preetham E | 630 |
| 7 | Vishnupriya S | 627 |
| 8 | Bharath Kumar C | 625 |
| 9 | Kiruthika K | 620 |
| 10 | Roshini Alias Roopavathy | 616 |
How to Download the Merit List
Candidates can download the state merit list PDF from the official website. The list details students eligible for the counselling process.
Steps to download:
- Visit health.py.gov.in.
- Find and click the 'UT State Merit List PDF' link.
- The eligible student list will appear.
- Download the PDF for reference.
Counselling Schedule Announced
The counselling schedule for medical admissions in Puducherry is expected soon. The state counselling process is slated to run from August 13 to August 22, 2026 .
State DME/Counselling Authorities will verify the data of joined candidates by August 29, 2026 . The deadline for joining for Round 1 counselling is August 28, 2026 .
Students seeking admission to undergraduate medical courses must participate in the counselling as per the schedule. Applications should be submitted through the link on the website.
