Raipur– The Chhattisgarh counseling authority has released the State NEET-UG (MBBS & BDS) 2026 Merit List for Round 1, featuring a total of 9,195 candidates eligible for participation in the first round of state medical and dental admission counseling.
Key Highlights
- Total candidates in the list: 9,195
- Topper: Pihu Singhania (Female), NEET Score 666, NEET Overall AIR 653- securing State Rank 1 under the UR category
- Lowest-ranked candidate on the list: State Rank 9,195, NEET Score 177, NEET Overall AIR 1,190,164
- Gender split: Approximately 5,206 female and 3,989 male candidates
- Course eligibility: Most candidates are eligible for both MBBS and BDS; around 600 candidates are listed as eligible for BDS only
What the List Contains
The merit list captures detailed information for every candidate, including:
- Name, father’s and mother’s name, date of birth, and gender
- NEET roll number, NEET score, and NEET Overall (All India) Rank
- Course eligibility (MBBS & BDS, or BDS Only)
- CG (Chhattisgarh) domicile status
- CG State Rank and category-wise rank (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS)
- Disability (PH) class and percentage, where applicable
- Jain Minority status and rank, where applicable
- Seat type- Government Quota, Private Quota, or NRI Quota
Category-wise Reservation Ranks
Based on the list, the highest category-wise ranks recorded are:
- OBC: up to rank 2,112
- ST: up to rank 1,853
- SC: up to rank 1,135
- EWS: up to rank 275
What Candidates Should Do Next
Candidates who find their names on the Round 1 merit list are advised to:
- Check their name, roll number, and category details carefully against their NEET UG 2026 application.
- Log in to the official Chhattisgarh NEET UG counseling portal to check seat allotment status and further instructions.
- Keep all original documents (NEET admit card, scorecard, domicile certificate, category certificate, and other prescribed documents) ready for verification/reporting as per the counseling schedule.
- Regularly track the official counseling website for updates on document verification, choice filling, and seat allotment dates for Round 1.
Note: This is the official Round 1 merit list released for Chhattisgarh State NEET-UG (MBBS & BDS) 2026 counseling. Candidates should always verify their rank and status directly on the official counseling portal, as this list is subject to further rounds and updates from the authority.
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