CG NEET PG 2026 counselling registration and choice filling begins; round 1 seat matrix out today

In short

Online application for PG (MD/MS) Counselling 2026 Round 1 registration and choice filling is currently ongoing in Chhattisgarh.
The last date for choice filling and locking for Round 1 NEET PG MD/MS Counselling 2026 is October 22, 2026.
The NEET PG (MD/MS) Round-1 Seat Matrix 2026 and the CG State NEET PG (MD/MS) 2026 Online Application Notice were both released on October 22, 2026.
Chhattisgarh offers 378 government seats and 260 private seats for PG medical courses.
A 32% Scheduled Tribe (ST) reservation is applied to PG medical seats in Chhattisgarh.

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Chhattisgarh, commenced the online application process for PG (MD/MS) Counselling 2026 Round 1 registration and choice filling today, October 22, 2026. Simultaneously, the NEET PG (MD/MS) Round-1 Seat Matrix 2026 and the CG State NEET PG (MD/MS) 2026 Online Application Notice were released.

Official notification screenshot — Screenshot of the official page at cgdme.admissions.nic.in

Candidates participating in the counselling process must complete their choice filling and locking by the end of today, October 22, 2026. This process is crucial for admissions to MD/MS courses across medical colleges in Chhattisgarh.

Counselling Schedule and Seat Distribution

The NEET PG 2026 examination was conducted on August 30, 2026, with results declared on September 24, 2026. The Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling was expected to commence in October 2026, which has now begun with the release of the seat matrix and application notice. The updated final seat matrix for NEET PG MD/MS Counselling was previously scheduled for publication on February 7, 2026, after 4:00 PM, following the completion of the resignation process.

Chhattisgarh offers a total of 638 PG medical seats, comprising 378 government seats and 260 private seats. The state implements a 32% Scheduled Tribe (ST) reservation for PG medical seats, which is noted as the highest among Indian states.

Features	Specifications
Name of Examination	National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (PG) or NEET-PG
Conducted by	National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)
NEET PG 2026 Exam Date	30th August 2026
NEET PG 2026 Result Declared	September 24, 2026
Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling Starting Date	Expected October 2026 (tentative)
Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling Conducting Authority	Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Raipur
No. of Government Seats in Chhattisgarh	378
No. of Private Seats in Chhattisgarh	260

Reservation Policy and Seat Matrix Details

The reservation policy in Chhattisgarh for NEET PG admissions includes a 32% quota for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates. Other categories such as Scheduled Caste (SC), Other Backward Classes (OBC), and Economically Weaker Section (EWS) receive reservations as per state norms. Notably, there are no seats reserved under the NRI Quota in Chhattisgarh.

The Revised 200-Point Reservation Roster Seat Matrix for NEET PG (MD/MS) Admissions 2026 for GMC Rajnandgaon (State Quota) was also published on October 22, 2026. Information concerning document verification for NRI quota eligibility for PG (MD/MS) admissions 2026 was released on October 21, 2026.

Category	Reservation
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	32% – the highest among Indian states for PG medical seats
Scheduled Caste (SC)	As per state norms
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	As per state norms
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	As per state norms
NRI Quota	None – zero seats

Background and Administrative Context

The Commissionerate of Medical Education, established in the year 2000, functions as a government body under the Department of Health and Family Welfare in the Chhattisgarh Government. It is responsible for various aspects of medical education, including infrastructure, equipment, drugs, human resources, and student counselling for admissions. The Commissionerate administers 21 Medical Colleges, 7 Dental Colleges, and over 125 Nursing Colleges.

The 2025-26 counselling cycle experienced disruptions, with the Chhattisgarh High Court cancelling the first two counselling rounds and the state after that notifying revised admission rules. The Primary Assessment Board was available until October 15, 2026, for PG Medical Counselling.

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