Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026 Counselling Round 1 Registration Open (9-16 August 2026): Direct Links, Full Schedule and Next Steps

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Chhattisgarh, opened Round 1 registration and choice filling for NEET UG 2026 counselling on August 9, 2026, at its official portal, cgdme.admissions.nic.in. The registrations are open till 16th August 2026. While choice filling and locking closes on 17th July, result for Round 1 seat allotment will be declared on 20th August 2026. Candidates who appeared and qualified in NEET UG 2026 and meet Chhattisgarh state domicile rules can now register for admission to MBBS and BDS seats under the 85% state quota.

This initial phase of counselling is crucial for aspiring medical and dental students in Chhattisgarh, covering a total of 3,575 seats across various state medical and dental colleges. The registration window will remain active for a limited period, with key deadlines approaching rapidly for online registration, fee payment, and choice locking.

Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Important Dates

The DME Chhattisgarh has outlined a clear schedule for the first round of NEET UG 2026 counselling. Candidates must adhere to these dates to ensure their participation in the seat allotment process. The online registration and fee payment window will close on August 16, 2026, followed by the closure of choice filling and locking on August 17, 2026.

Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026: Seat Matrix and Participating Institutes

The Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026 counselling offers 3,575 state-quota seats, including 2,875 MBBS and 700 BDS seats across participating institutes.

Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Eligibility Criteria

The registration process for Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026 counselling is entirely online and can be completed on the DME portal. Candidates need to provide their NEET UG 2026 roll number, application number, and date of birth to initiate the process. Scanned copies of essential documents, including the NEET scorecard, domicile certificate, photograph, and signature, must be uploaded as part of the application.

1. Go to the official website, cgdme.admissions.nic.in.
2. Click on the link for ‘NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Registration’.
3. Enter your NEET UG 2026 roll number, application number, and date of birth.
4. Fill in the required personal and academic details in the application form.
5. Upload scanned copies of your NEET scorecard, domicile certificate, photograph, and signature.
6. Pay the counselling registration fee using net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.
7. Submit the application form and take a printout for future reference.

Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026 Counselling Registration Fee

Candidates must pay the applicable counselling registration fee based on their category while completing the Round 1 registration process.

Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026: Post-Registration Process

Following the closure of registration and choice filling, the DME Chhattisgarh will publish the merit list and NRI eligible list on August 18, 2026. The much-anticipated Round 1 Seat Allotment Result is scheduled for release on August 20, 2026. Successful candidates will then proceed to the reporting and admission phase at their allotted institutes, which is slated from August 21 to August 27, 2026. As stated by Chhattisgarh Medical Counselling – Admissions, “New CG NEET UG Counselling Round-1 Registration & Choice Filling has been started,” urging eligible candidates to complete their applications promptly.

Written by Nishit Kumar

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