Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026 (Started): Dates, Registration, Choice Filling, Document etc.

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Raipur, conducts the Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026 online every year to grant admission to MBBS and BDS courses in the state’s leading medical and dental colleges. DME, Raipur, will manage the counselling process for 85% of the state quota seats, while the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will conduct counselling for the remaining 15% All India Quota (AIQ) MBBS/BDS seats in Chhattisgarh. Candidates can also download the Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling Guide eBook 2026 for comprehensive guidance throughout the CG NEET UG counselling 2026 process.

This article provides complete details about Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026, including important dates, registration, the counselling process, eligibility criteria, participating colleges, the merit list, seat allotment, required documents, reservation policy, cutoff scores, and more.

Brief Description

Before discussing the details of the Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026 Procedure, let’s briefly describe NEET 2026:

Particular	Description
Name of Counselling	Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026
Effective Entrance Exam	NEET Conducted by the NTA
Mode of Counselling	Online
Conducting Authority	Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Raipur
No. of Counselling Rounds	Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, Stray Vacancy
No. of Government MBBS Seats in Chhattisgarh	1355
No. of Private MBBS Seats in Chhattisgarh	1100
No. of Govt BDS Seats in Chhattisgarh	200
No. of Private BDS Seats in Chhattisgarh	500
Official Website	https://cgdme.in/
Result	16 July 2026

Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1

The Chhattisgarh NEET UG counselling round 1 schedule is given below:

S. No	Event	Dates (2026)
1	Online Registration / Fee Payment	09 Aug 2026 to 16 Aug 2026
2	Choice Filling / Locking	09 Aug 2026 to 17 Aug 2026
3	Merit List Publication & NRI Eligible List	18 Aug 2026
4	Seat Allotment Process	19-08-2026
5	Result Publication	20-08-2026
6	Scrutiny Process (at Institute)	21-08-2026 to 27-08-2026 (TILL 03:00 PM)
7	Admission Process (at Institute)	21-08-2026 to 27-08-2026 (TILL 05:00 PM)

Eligibility Criteria

• The application seekers should have qualified for the NEET Entrance Examination.
• In addition, aspirants must have the domicile of Chattisgarh.
• The applicants must have completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/ Biotechnology. English is a compulsory subject with a minimum of 50% marks; 40% marks are required for SC/ST category candidates, and 45% marks are necessary for Physically Handicapped candidates.
• Age Criteria: The candidate should have completed 17 years as of 31-12-2026. The candidates born on or after 02-01-2004 are not eligible for MBBS or BDS Courses admission.

Registration Fees

This section provides information about Chhattisgarh NEET MBBS & BDS Counselling 2026 Fees General, Other Background Classes, Scheduled Caste, and Scheduled Tribes UR/OBC/ST/SC/NRI categories. Let’s have a look:

Category	Fees
UR/OBC	1000/-
ST/SC	500/-
NRI	10000/-

Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026 Process

Candidates can visit the Director of Medical Education, Raipur’s official portal, to register for NEET 2026 Chhattisgarh State Counselling. Below, we have mentioned the step-by-step process of counselling:

Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Step Explanation (Short)

1. Online Registration – Candidates register on the official counselling portal and fill their personal, academic, and NEET details.
2. Document Verification – Required documents are checked to confirm eligibility.
3. State Merit List – A rank list is prepared based on NEET UG score and category.
4. Choice Filling & Locking – Candidates select and lock their preferred MBBS/BDS colleges.
5. Seat Allotment Result – Seats are allotted according to rank, choices, and availability.
6. Download Allotment Letter – Selected candidates download their admission letter.
7. College Reporting – Candidates report to the allotted college, submit documents, and pay fees.
8. Next Rounds – Candidates without a seat or seeking upgrades can participate in further counselling rounds.

Chhattisgarh NEET Counselling Criteria

Chhattisgarh NEET Counselling Criteria	Type of Seats	Name of Counselling	Counselling Body
15% All India Quota (AIQ)	15% seats in All India Quota	NEET 2026 Counselling	MCC (Medical Counselling Committee)
Central/Deemed Universities	100% seats in Central/Deemed Universities	NEET Counselling	MCC (Medical Counselling Committee)
State Quota	85% seats in State Quota	Chhattisgarh MBBS Counselling 2026	DME, Raipur (Directorate of Medical Education)

How to Apply For Registration Process

• Visit the official website: cgdme.in
• Click on “New Registration” and create your account.

• Fill in your personal details carefully and verify all information before proceeding.

• Upload:
  • Passport-size photograph
  • Signature in Hindi & English (not in capital letters)
• Enter your educational details and click Save & Continue.
• Pay the counselling fee through:
  • Online Mode: Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking
  • Offline Mode: NEFT/Bank Challan
• Counselling Fee
• General / BC / EBC: ₹1200
• SC / ST / DQ: ₹600
  Note: Counselling fee is non-refundable.

Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling Reservation Criteria

This section provides detailed information about Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026 category-wise seat reservation criteria; you can check the seat reservation percentage of general, SC, ST, OBC, and PH categories:

Category	Percentage reservation
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	32%
Scheduled Caste (SC)	12%
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	14%
A person with a Disability (PwD)	3%
Armed Forces (S)	3%
Freedom Fighters (FF)	3%
Female	30%

Documents Required

Candidates who will be allotted a seat in Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling will be asked to report with the following documents to complete the admission formalities:

• NEET UG 2026 admit card
• NEET UG 2026 scorecard
• Class 10 pass certificate/Date of birth certificate
• Class 12 or equivalent examination mark sheet
• Transfer Certificate issued from the last attended institute
• Pass certificate from Class 6 to Class 12
• Permanent caste certificate, if necessary
• Aadhaar Card
• Minority certificate, if applicable
• Candidates who have studied outside Andhra Pradesh are required to show the resident certificate stating that s/he is residing in the state for 10 years.
• Income certificate, if claiming fee exemption
• Undertaking signed by the parents and candidates that documents about caste and area in the original.
• Local status certificate
• A special category, if available

Participating Colleges in Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026

Chhattisgarh Government & Private Medical College counselling admission will be granted to 2,255 MBBS and 600 BDS seats offered in medical and dental colleges of the state. Candidates applying for various medical and dental colleges affiliated with the state medical university may find their dream college by knowing every tit and bit about it. Click the link below to learn about the participating MBBS and BDS Medical colleges in Chhattisgarh:

Government Medical Colleges in Chhattisgarh

Here are the updated government Medical Colleges in Chhattisgarh. You can check the complete Govt. The medical Colleges list is mentioned below, and if you want to complete details about the colleges’ list.

S.No.	College	Establishment	Total Intake	Fees
1.	Government Medical College Ambikapur (Surguja)	2016	125	40,000/-
2.	Late Shri Baliram Kashyap Memorial NDMC Government Medical College Jagdalpur	2006	125	40,000/-
3.	Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical science, Bilaspur	2001	150	40,000/-
4.	Pt. J N M Medical College, Raipur	1963	230	40,000/-
5.	Raipur Institute of Medical Science, Raipur	2012	150	40,000/-
6.	Late Shri Lakhi Ram Agrawal Memorial Government Medical College Raigarh	2013	100	40,000/-
7.	Government Medical College, Rajnandgaon	2014	125	40,000/-
8.	All India Institute of Medical Science, Raipur	2012	125	40,000/-

Chhattisgarh Private MBBS Colleges

We provide detailed information about Chhattisgarh Private MBBS Colleges. You can check the complete Private MBBS Colleges list mentioned below, and if you want to complete details about the college’s list.

S.No.	College	Establishment	Annual Intake	Fees
1.	Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Medical Science, Bhilai	2013	150	7,99,187/-
2.	Chandulal Chandrakar Memorial Medical College, Durg	2013	200	65,500/-

Chhattisgarh Government BDS Colleges

Do you know about the information on Chhattisgarh Government BDS Colleges? You can check the complete Govt BDS Colleges list mentioned below, and if you want to complete details about the college list.

S.No.	College	Establishment
1.	Government Dental College, Chhattisgarh	2003

Chhattisgarh Private Dental College Counselling

Here is the updated Chhattisgarh Private Dental College Counselling. You can check the complete Chhattisgarh Private Dental Counselling list is mentioned below, and if you want to complete details about the counselling list,

S.No.	College	Establishment	Fees
1.	Chhattisgarh Dental College & Research Institute, Rajnandgaon	2001	2,43,000/-
2.	Maitri College of Dentistry and Research Centre, Drug	2004	2,81,115/-
3.	New Horizon Dental College & Research Institute, Bilaspur	2004	2,64,600/-
4.	Rungta College of Dental Science & Research, Bhilai	2005	2,23,800
5.	Triveni Institute of Medical Science, Hospital & Research Centre, Bilaspur	2008	2,51,989/-

Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026 Admission FAQs PDF

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