NEET UG 2026 Round 4 registration starts today for Chhattisgarh MBBS, BDS stray vacancies

The Directorate of Medical Education, Chhattisgarh (CGDME) commenced online applications today, October 17, 2026, for the CG State NEET-UG 2026 Round-4, also known as the Stray Round. This round supports admissions to MBBS and BDS courses for the NEET UG 2026 academic year.

The CGDME issued an online application notice on October 16, 2026, providing details for both new registrations and institution selection for previously registered eligible candidates. This round follows the declaration of the NEET UG 2026 result on July 16, 2026, and the conclusion of the Mop-up Round, whose provisional allotment list was dated October 10, 2026.

Eligibility and Domicile Requirements

To be eligible for the Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026 counselling, candidates must hold a valid NEET 2026 scorecard and have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English from a recognised board. A minimum aggregate of 50% in PCB is required for General, OBC, and EWS categories, while SC, ST, and PwD candidates need 40%. Additionally, candidates must have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2026.

Chhattisgarh operates as a closed state, meaning only candidates with valid Chhattisgarh domicile eligibility can register for state quota seats. Non-domicile candidates are permitted to participate only in management quota and NRI quota seats at private colleges. The CGDME administers counselling for 85% of State Quota seats across government and private colleges in Chhattisgarh, with the remaining 15% of government college seats (All India Quota) managed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).

Application Fees and Security Deposit

Candidates are required to pay a non-refundable registration fee based on their category. A refundable security deposit is also mandated, varying by college type and candidate category. Every student admitted to a government medical college in Chhattisgarh for MBBS must also sign a compulsory service bond.

Counselling Process and Seat Availability

The NEET UG 2026 counselling process in Chhattisgarh includes MBBS, BDS, and physiotherapy (BPT) programmes. The state has 11 government medical colleges, including AIIMS Raipur, and 5 private self-financing medical colleges participating in state counselling. The total approximate MBBS seats available through CGDME counselling are 2,300. The Commissionerate of Medical Education, established in 2000, oversees 21 Medical Colleges, 7 Dental Colleges, and over 125 Nursing Colleges, handling student admissions and ensuring infrastructure and resources.

The original NEET UG exam, scheduled for May 3, 2026, was cancelled due to paper leak allegations and after that re-conducted by the NTA on June 21, 2026. Online registration for NEET UG 2026 counselling initially opened on August 9, 2026, with a last date for registration on August 16, 2026. Choice filling commenced on August 9, 2026, and concluded on August 17, 2026.

Reservation Policy and Key Dates

Chhattisgarh implements a reservation policy that includes 32% for Scheduled Tribes (ST), 12% for Scheduled Castes (SC), 14% for Other Backward Classes (OBC), and 10% for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). A 5% horizontal reservation is provided for Persons with Disabilities (PwD) across all categories, and a 30% horizontal reservation for female candidates is applied across every vertical category.

The Commissionerate of Medical Education, Raipur, is the conducting authority for the Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026. Candidates are advised to monitor the official website, cgdme.admissions.nic.in, for confirmed updates and to ensure all eligibility conditions are met before registering.

Further reading

• Karnataka M.Sc Nursing exam postponed, AYUSH NEET UG round 1 option entry open until October 12
• Assam NEET UG round 3 result out: report to colleges by 14 October
• NEET admit card: release date and how to download Next step
• CUET 2027: Register by November 25
• AP NEET PG 2026 registration ongoing for MD, MS, PG diploma; apply by October 21
• MGUG MBBS vacant seat admission 2026-27: apply by November 30 Applications open

Written by Nishit Kumar

Nishit Kumar is a senior EdTech industry leader with over a decade of experience in building and scaling education platforms, shaping their product, content, and growth strategy. At FindMyCollege, Nishit oversees content and editorial strategy, guiding topic selection and content frameworks to ensure accuracy, relevance, and student-first value across the website.

View all posts →