Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026 is conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Chhattisgarh, for admission to MBBS and BDS courses under the State Quota, along with Government Quota, Management Quota and NRI Quota seats in private medical and dental colleges of the state. The process is governed by the Chhattisgarh Medical, Dental and Physiotherapy Under Graduate Admission Rules.
As per the official Round 1 Tentative Schedule approved by the Chairman, CME, and dated 07-08-2026, online registration and fee payment for Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026 runs from 09-08-2026 to 16-08-2026, followed by choice filling and locking from 09-08-2026 to 17-08-2026. The merit list and NRI eligible list are scheduled for 18-08-2026, seat allotment for 19-08-2026, and result publication for 20-08-2026.
This guide walks MBBS and BDS aspirants through the complete Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026 process, covering registration, eligibility, fees, documents, choice filling, reservation, seat matrix, seat allotment and admission.
Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026 Overview
Before looking at dates and fees, it helps to understand how this counselling is structured. Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026 covers State Quota seats in government medical, dental and physiotherapy colleges, and Government Quota, Management Quota and NRI Quota seats in private medical, dental and physiotherapy colleges, all admitted on the basis of NEET UG 2026 rank.
| Particulars | Details |
| Counselling Name | Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Chhattisgarh |
| Courses Offered | MBBS, BDS (physiotherapy/BPT admissions are also covered under the same 2025 admission rules) |
| Admission Through | NEET UG 2026 |
| Counselling Type | State Quota (Government Medical/Dental Colleges), Government Quota, Management Quota and NRI Quota (Private Medical/Dental Colleges) |
| Participating Colleges | Government and private medical and dental colleges located in Chhattisgarh (see Participating Colleges section) |
| Official Website | cgdme.in |
| Current Status | Round 1 schedule released; online registration and fee payment window is 09-08-2026 to 16-08-2026 |
Important Dates for Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026 (Round 1)
Round 1 Tentative Schedule for Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026 was approved by the Chairman, CME. The counselling itself is conducted in four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round and Stray Vacancy Round, with the number of rounds extendable if seats remain vacant after the fourth round.
| Event | Date | Time/Remarks |
| Online Registration / Fee Payment (Round 1) | 09-08-2026 to 16-08-2026 | 8 days |
| Choice Filling / Locking (Round 1) | 09-08-2026 to 17-08-2026 | 9 days |
| Merit List Publication & NRI Eligible List | 18-08-2026 | 1 day |
| Seat Allotment Process | 19-08-2026 | 1 day |
| Result Publication | 20-08-2026 | 1 day |
| Scrutiny Process (at Institute) | 21-08-2026 to 27-08-2026 | Till 3:00 PM; 7 days |
| Admission Process (at Institute) | 21-08-2026 to 27-08-2026 | Till 5:00 PM; 7 days |
Eligibility Criteria for Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026
Eligibility for Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026 depends on the type of seat a candidate is applying for. State Quota and Government Quota seats require Chhattisgarh domicile, while Management Quota seats in private colleges are also open to candidates from other states (without the reservation benefit). The table below summarises the eligibility conditions and admission rules:
| Eligibility Requirement | Details |
| NEET UG Qualification | Valid NEET UG 2026 score is mandatory for all categories, including State Quota, Management Quota and NRI Quota |
| Domicile Requirement | Candidate must be a bonafide resident of Chhattisgarh, with a Domicile Certificate issued by a competent authority (Tehsildar or SDM); this is the primary proof of residency accepted at document verification. Management Quota seats in private colleges are also open to candidates from outside Chhattisgarh, but such candidates do not get the domicile-based reservation benefit and are placed only in the Common Merit List |
| Age Requirement | Candidates must be at least 17 years old by 31 December 2026. |
| Academic Qualification | Passed Class 12 (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English from a recognised board; minimum aggregate marks in PCB: 50% for Unreserved category and EWS, 40% for SC/ST/OBC, 45% for General-PwD |
| Category Eligibility | Categories recognised: Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes-Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL), Unreserved (UR) and Economically Weaker Section (EWS). Only category certificates issued in the Chhattisgarh state government format, along with a Domicile Certificate, are accepted; central government-format SC/ST/OBC certificates are not valid for this counselling |
| Other Conditions | Candidates from other states can apply only for Management Quota seats in private medical and dental colleges; they are not eligible for Government Medical Colleges or State Quota seats in private colleges. EWS status is fixed as per the NTA NEET scorecard; candidates cannot switch from Unreserved to EWS during Chhattisgarh counselling registration |
Chhattisgarh NEET Counselling 2026 Registration Process
Registration for Chhattisgarh NEET Counselling 2026 is done entirely online on the DME Chhattisgarh portal, cgdme.in. As per the admission rules, the entire counselling process, including registration, choice filling, allotment, document verification and admission, is conducted online following NMC guidelines. Here is the general process:
- Visit the official website: cgdme.in.
- Register for the counselling round using your NEET UG 2026 details.
- Enter personal, academic, domicile, category and class (reservation) details carefully. Once submitted, this data cannot be changed for that registration, so double-check every entry before saving.
- Upload the required documents as specified in the counselling brochure.
- Pay the applicable non-refundable online application/counselling fee based on your category.
- Preview the filled application and submit it.
- Registration is available at the start of every round (Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up and Stray Vacancy); candidates who miss an earlier round can register afresh at the start of the next round, if they have not already applied. However, re-registration within the same round, once submitted, is not allowed; a candidate can register only once for the overall counselling process, though the application can be edited in later rounds by paying the difference in security deposit, if applicable.
Since the entry made from the NEET result data (such as mobile number and email address) remains unchangeable once submitted, candidates should verify their category and class selection carefully before proceeding, since these fields also become locked after submission.
Application Fee and Security Deposit for Chhattisgarh NEET Counselling 2026
Chhattisgarh NEET Counselling 2026 has two separate charges: a non-refundable online application/counselling fee paid at registration, and a security deposit paid after a seat is allotted, which is refundable under certain conditions. These two should not be confused with each other.
| Candidate Category | Application/Registration Fee | Security Deposit |
| Unreserved (UR) / EWS / OBC | Rs. 1,000/- | Government Colleges: Rs. 10,000/- (UR); Private Medical Colleges: Rs. 1,00,000/- |
| SC / ST | Rs. 500/- | Government Colleges: Rs. 5,000/- (Reserved Categories) |
| NRI Candidates | Rs. 10,000/- | As applicable to private medical colleges |
| BDS-only applicants | Same as above, category-wise | Not required for candidates applying only for BDS |
The security deposit is refundable if the candidate is not allotted a seat, or if the candidate joins the allotted seat. It is forfeited if a candidate is allotted a medical seat from the second round onwards and fails to report, is found unfit at scrutiny, or leaves the seat. If the security deposit is forfeited in the second round, a candidate can still participate in the third round, but only if they were found scrutiny-fit for the seat allotted in the second round, and they must pay the security deposit again for the third round.
If a candidate edits their registration in a later round to add options they did not select earlier (for example, adding Private College options to a Government College-only registration made in Round 1), they must pay the difference in security deposit. For example, moving from Government College only (Rs. 10,000) to Government + Private Medical College (Rs. 1,00,000) requires paying the difference of Rs. 90,000.
Documents Required for Chhattisgarh NEET Counselling 2026
Chhattisgarh NEET Counselling 2026 requires two separate sets of documents: one set for scrutiny during counselling, and another set for admission at the allotted college after scrutiny is cleared. Two self-attested photocopies of all documents must be carried.
Documents required for scrutiny at counselling:
- NEET Exam Admit Card
- NEET Exam Score Card
- Class 10th marksheet / birth certificate (for proof of age)
- Class 12th marksheet
- Chhattisgarh State Domicile Certificate (if applicable)
- Chhattisgarh State Permanent Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- For OBC candidates: caste certificate and an income certificate from any one of the last three financial years, issued by the Tehsil office, or Form-16 as per the non-creamy-layer criteria issued by the General Administration Department, Chhattisgarh; alternatively, a service certificate if the candidate’s parent is a government employee, confirming non-creamy-layer status
- Certificate as per the prescribed appendix for Defense Class / PwD (Divyangjan) / Freedom Fighter Class, if applicable (a PwD certificate as per the prescribed appendix is mandatory for claiming PwD benefit)
Documents required for admission at the college, after scrutiny:
- Allotment letter
- Government Service Bond (applicable only for the MBBS course)
- Breakage Bond / course-leaving penalty bond (applicable for MBBS, BDS and BPT courses)
- Medical Fitness Certificate
- Transfer Certificate / Transfer Certificate with Character Certificate
- Character Certificate (issued by school/college/gazetted officer)
- Migration Certificate (if the candidate studied under another university, time can be given with an affidavit)
- Gap Certificate, if applicable
- Aadhaar Card / any other valid photo ID (school/college-issued ID, Driving Licence, Passport)
- Four passport-size colour photographs made from the same negative
- Fee: tuition fee, plus a bank guarantee for one year’s tuition fee for private medical colleges; NRI category students must pay in foreign currency and submit the payment receipt at the time of admission
PwD candidates: A disability certificate is accepted only if issued by the Chhattisgarh State Medical Board, Directorate of Medical Education, Nava Raipur. Disability certificates issued by NMC-recognised centres elsewhere are not valid for claiming PwD status in this counselling; certificates issued up to one day before admission are valid.
Choice Filling and Choice Locking Process
- Choice filling in Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026 runs alongside registration and is a key step, since seat allotment depends on the candidate’s NEET 2026 merit, category and the order of choices submitted.
- Choice filling and locking for Round 1 runs from 09-08-2026 to 17-08-2026, one day longer than the registration window, giving candidates extra time to review choices after registering.
- As per the online application and registration schedule, the process of filling and editing choices is available at every round of counselling.
- Candidates can select all available colleges and courses and arrange them in order of preference. The rules specifically advise candidates not to fill only one option, and to submit multiple choices as per their preference.
- Candidates get the option to change their institute selection at every stage/round of counselling.
- Allotment of course and college is based strictly on the merit list sequence, displayed on the Directorate’s website; candidates must complete verification and admission within the notified time window.
- Once a seat in a subject and institute is allotted to a candidate in any round or stage of the counselling/allotment process, the same subject and same institute will not be allotted to that candidate again in a future round.
- Admission in a Government Medical College is mandatory once allotted; admission in Private Medical College, Government Dental College or Private Dental College is not mandatory, but scrutiny of documents is mandatory for all allotted candidates to remain eligible for later rounds.
- If a candidate does not report for scrutiny at the allotted institution within the notified deadline, they are automatically removed from the counselling and admission process for the current academic session.
Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026 Reservation Policy
Reservation for Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026 is defined under Rule 5 of the Chhattisgarh Medical, Dental and Physiotherapy UG Admission Rules, and applies to State Quota seats in government colleges and the Government Quota share of private colleges.
| Category/Class | Reservation | Applicability |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 32% | Government colleges and Government Quota of private colleges, institution-wise |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 12% | Government colleges and Government Quota of private colleges, institution-wise |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC, excluding creamy layer) | 14% | Government colleges and Government Quota of private colleges, institution-wise |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10% | Every government college, out of total seats |
| Defense Class (horizontal) | 3% | All categories |
| Freedom Fighter Class (horizontal) | 3% | All categories |
| Person with Disability (PwD/Divyangjan) Class (horizontal) | 5% | All categories, filled as per NMC-prescribed eligibility |
| Women Class (horizontal) | 30% | All categories |
Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026 Merit List
For Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026, the merit list is prepared by the Directorate of Medical Education based on the category-wise merit list and marks list declared by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for NEET UG 2026.
| Round | Release Date | Merit List |
| Round 1 | 18-08-2026 | Merit List & NRI Eligible List |
| Round 2 | To be notified by the counselling authority | Download PDF |
| Mop-Up Round | To be notified by the counselling authority | Download PDF |
| Stray Vacancy Round | To be notified by the counselling authority | Download PDF |
Seat Allotment Process for Chhattisgarh
- Seat allotment in Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026 is conducted fully online by the Directorate, based on the merit list, category, choices filled and seats available at each stage. Here is the complete process:
- Publication of the merit list and NRI eligible list, based on NEET UG 2026 results.
- Choice filling and locking by registered, eligible candidates.
- Seat Allotment Process is run centrally by the Directorate as per the merit list order.
- Publication of the allotment result on the Directorate’s website; candidates should check the website regularly, since they are responsible for tracking their own allotment status.
- Candidates print the allotment letter from the website.
- Allotted candidates report in person to the designated nodal scrutiny centre with original documents; a fixed medical examination fee is paid, and a “fit” certificate for the course is required from the committee formed by the medical college or from the District Medical Board.
- Scrutiny of original documents at the institute.
- Candidates who clear scrutiny complete admission formalities and pay the required fee within the deadline.
- Admission to a Government Medical College is mandatory once allotted. Admission to Private Medical College, Government Dental College or Private Dental College is not mandatory, but scrutiny is mandatory for staying eligible for the next round. If a candidate undergoes scrutiny only and declines admission, the same course and institute will not be offered again in a later round.
- Upgradation is allowed only for candidates who filled the “upgradation” option on the portal after Round 1 allotment; only these candidates are eligible for upgradation in Round 2. Once upgraded to a new subject/institute in Round 2, the Round 1 seat is treated as vacant immediately and reassigned to the next candidate by merit. A candidate admitted after Round 2 allotment cannot participate in any future round or final allotment, and all admitted candidates must pay the prescribed penalty bond amount if they cancel admission after the final admission deadline following the third-round (Mop-Up) counselling.
| Round | Date | Allotment Result |
| Round 1 | 19-08-2026 (Allotment), 20-08-2026 (Result) | Seat Allotment Process / Result Publication |
| Round 2 | To be notified by the counselling authority | Not specified in the available notification/prospectus |
| Mop-Up Round | To be notified by the counselling authority | Not specified in the available notification/prospectus |
| Stray Vacancy Round | To be notified by the counselling authority | Not specified in the available notification/prospectus |
Chhattisgarh NEET Counselling 2026 Process
For a candidate going through Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026 for the first time, here is the complete journey from NEET qualification to admission:
- Qualify NEET UG 2026, conducted by NTA.
- Register for Chhattisgarh state counselling online at cgdme.in, at the start of the relevant round.
- Fill in personal, academic, domicile, category and class details carefully, since these become unchangeable once submitted.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the applicable non-refundable application/counselling fee based on category.
- Wait for the Merit List and NRI Eligible List to be published.
- Fill and arrange choices of colleges and courses in order of preference during the choice-filling window, and lock them before the deadline.
- Wait for the Seat Allotment Process to run and the result to be published.
- Print the allotment letter and report in person to the designated nodal scrutiny centre with original documents within the notified window.
- Pay the medical examination fee and obtain a fit certificate; complete scrutiny of documents.
- If allotted a seat in a Government Medical College, admission is mandatory; for other colleges, decide whether to take admission or remain in the counselling process (with mandatory scrutiny either way).
- Pay the applicable tuition fee, security deposit/bond and complete admission formalities within the deadline.
- If eligible and opted for upgradation, wait for Round 2 for a possible better allotment; otherwise, watch for the Mop-Up Round and Stray Vacancy Round if a seat is not secured, or if vacancies remain.
Service Bond, Seat-Leaving Penalty and NRI Quota Rules
Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026 comes with a few binding financial commitments that candidates should understand before choice filling, since these affect long-term decisions after admission.
Government service bond (MBBS only): Students admitted to the MBBS course in Government Medical Colleges must work as a Medical Officer at a government health centre or as a Junior Registrar/Demonstrator/Junior Resident in a government medical college for one year after successfully completing the course. This is not compulsory for BDS or BPT courses. The bond amount for refusing this service is Rs. 25 Lakhs for Unreserved category candidates and Rs. 20 Lakhs for Reserved category candidates.
Seat-leaving penalty (mid-course, after the third-round admission deadline): If a student admitted to MBBS, BDS or BPT in a government or private college leaves the seat in the middle of the course, after the last date of admission fixed following the third-round (Mop-Up) counselling, the following penalty applies:
| Course | Unreserved Category | Reserved Categories (including EWS) |
| MBBS | Rs. 25.00 Lakhs | Rs. 20.00 Lakhs |
| BDS | Rs. 5.00 Lakhs | Rs. 4.00 Lakhs |
| BPT | Rs. 2.5 Lakhs | Rs. 2.00 Lakhs |
This penalty amount may be waived if a previously fit candidate is later declared medically unfit for the course by the State Medical Board during the course.
Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026 Cut Off
Cut-off marks and closing ranks from previous years can help candidates get a general sense of admission trends, but the previous year’s cut-off should not be treated as a guaranteed cut-off for 2026, since this depends on the number of candidates, difficulty level of the exam and seat availability each year.
| Round | Download |
| Round 1 | Download PDF |
| Round 2 | Download PDF |
| Mop-Up Round | Download PDF |
| Stray Vacancy Round | Download PDF |
Official Website for Chhattisgarh NEET Counselling 2026
For registration, the counselling schedule, merit list, seat matrix, allotment results and any revisions to dates, candidates should rely only on the official website of the Directorate of Medical Education, Chhattisgarh: cgdme.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When does Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 registration start and end?
A. As per the official Round 1 Tentative Schedule dated 07-08-2026, online registration and fee payment run from 09-08-2026 to 16-08-2026. Choice filling and locking continue slightly longer, from 09-08-2026 to 17-08-2026.
Q. Who is eligible for State Quota seats in Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026?
A. Candidates need a valid NEET UG 2026 score, a Chhattisgarh Domicile Certificate from a Tehsildar or SDM, a pass in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, and minimum aggregate PCB marks of 50% for Unreserved/EWS, 40% for SC/ST/OBC, and 45% for General-PwD candidates. Candidates from other states are eligible only for Management Quota seats in private colleges, not for government colleges or State Quota seats in private colleges.
Q. What is the application fee for Chhattisgarh NEET Counselling 2026?
A. The non-refundable online application fee is Rs. 1,000 for Unreserved/EWS/OBC candidates, Rs. 500 for SC/ST candidates, and Rs. 10,000 for NRI candidates, payable online at cgdme.in.
Q. What documents are required for Chhattisgarh NEET Counselling 2026?
A. For scrutiny at counselling, candidates need the NEET admit card, NEET score card, Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, Chhattisgarh domicile and caste certificates (as applicable), and class-specific certificates for Defense, PwD or Freedom Fighter categories. After allotment, additional documents such as the allotment letter, service bond (MBBS only), medical fitness certificate, transfer certificate, character certificate, migration certificate and photographs are required for admission at the college.
Q. How does choice filling work in Chhattisgarh NEET Counselling 2026?
A. Choice filling for Round 1 runs from 09-08-2026 to 17-08-2026, alongside and slightly beyond the registration window. Candidates can select and reorder all available colleges and courses, and the option to edit choices and change the institute selection is available at every round of counselling.
Q. Is there a separate merit list PDF for Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026?
A. Yes. As per the Round 1 schedule, the Merit List along with the NRI Eligible List is scheduled for publication on 18-08-2026. A fresh merit list is issued for each subsequent round, based on eligible candidates as per the admission rules.
Q. How does seat allotment work in Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026?
A. Seat allotment for Round 1 is processed on 19-08-2026, with results published on 20-08-2026. Allotted candidates must report in person for document scrutiny at the nodal centre (21-08-2026 to 27-08-2026, till 3:00 PM) and complete admission formalities (till 5:00 PM on the same dates). Admission in a Government Medical College is mandatory once allotted, while admission in other colleges is not mandatory, though scrutiny is mandatory to remain eligible for later rounds.
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Rajesh Mishra is an admission counsellor and the founder of GLN Admission Advice Pvt. Ltd. with more than 16 years of experience in student counselling and admission guidance. He has worked with thousands of students and parents seeking clarity in complex admission processes across India.
His guidance approach is practical, transparent, and strategy focused. Rajesh Mishra helps families understand counselling systems, admission rules, and college selection in simple language so they can make informed decisions.
Through GLN Admission Advice, he provides guidance for Medical, AYUSH, Engineering, MBA, PGDM, and Law admissions, and regularly shares content to help students understand counselling procedures, cutoff trends, and common mistakes during admission counselling.