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.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration and Fee Payment Starts | August 9, 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration and Fee Payment | August 16, 2026 |
| Choice Filling and Locking Closes | August 17, 2026 |
| Merit List and NRI Eligible List | August 18, 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | August 20, 2026 |
| Reporting and Admission at Institute | August 21 to August 27, 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.
| Course | Total Seats | Quota | Major Participating Institutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBBS | 2,875 | 85% State Quota | Pt. JNM Medical College, Raipur; CIMS, Bilaspur; Govt. Medical College, Rajnandgaon |
| BDS | 700 | 85% State Quota | Participating government and private dental colleges |
| Total | 3,575 | State Quota | —- |
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Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026 Counselling: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following basic eligibility conditions for Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026 counselling:
- NEET UG Qualification: Candidates must qualify NEET UG 2026 as per the prescribed criteria.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must pass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.
- Domicile: Candidates applying for state-quota seats must meet the prescribed Chhattisgarh domicile requirements.
- Age: Candidates must be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2026.
- Reserved Categories: Candidates claiming reservation must submit a valid category certificate.
- NRI Candidates: NRI applicants must provide the prescribed supporting documents.
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.
- Go to the official website, cgdme.admissions.nic.in.
- Click on the link for ‘NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Registration’.
- Enter your NEET UG 2026 roll number, application number, and date of birth.
- Fill in the required personal and academic details in the application form.
- Upload scanned copies of your NEET scorecard, domicile certificate, photograph, and signature.
- Pay the counselling registration fee using net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.
- 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.
| Candidate Category | Counselling Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹1,000 |
| SC / ST | ₹500 |
| NRI | ₹10,000 |
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.
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