NEET UG special stray round counselling registration begins for Chhattisgarh, apply by November 5

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME) Chhattisgarh, also known as the Commissionerate of Medical Education, Chhattisgarh (CGDME), initiated the NEET UG special stray round counselling registration and choice filling on November 3, 2026. This process is for admission to 85% of state quota-reserved MBBS and BDS seats across Chhattisgarh.

Eligible candidates can register and complete their choice filling on the official website, cgdme.admissions.nic.in, until November 5, 2026, at 11:59 PM. The counselling process aims to fill remaining seats after previous rounds.

Registration and Choice Filling Procedure

The registration link for the Chhattisgarh NEET UG special stray round counselling 2026 is currently active on the official portal. Students must visit cgdme.admissions.nic.in and navigate to the NEET UG (MBBS/BDS) 2026 counselling section to access the Round 4 registration link. The process involves entering NEET UG and personal details, completing registration, and paying the required fee.

Following registration, candidates must log in using their NEET UG roll number and password to select their preferred medical and dental colleges and courses. After making selections, choices must be locked. It is advised to download and save the confirmation page for future reference. The choice filling and locking process is underway and will conclude with the registration deadline.

Eligibility Criteria and Required Documents

Only eligible candidates can apply for the CG NEET Counselling 2026. To be considered, students must have qualified NEET UG 2026 with the minimum qualifying percentile. Academically, candidates should have passed Class 12 (10+2) or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English, satisfying the minimum qualifying marks in PCB as per NMC and state counselling norms. In addition, candidates must have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2026. Those seeking state quota seats are required to fulfil the Chhattisgarh domicile/residency criteria.

A thorough set of documents is required for the counselling process. These include the NEET 2025 Admit Card & Scorecard, Domicile Certificate of Chhattisgarh, Caste Certificate (if applicable), Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Passport), Class 10 & 12 Mark Sheets and Certificates, and PwD Certificate (if applicable).

Counselling Fee and Seat Allotment

The registration fee for Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026 varies by category and seat type. A security deposit is also required, which is refundable as per the counselling rules. Candidates are advised to check the official website for specific fee details applicable to their category.

Seat allotment in this special stray round will be based on multiple factors including the NEET UG rank, state merit list, category, reservation criteria, choices filled by the candidate, and the availability of seats. Once seats are allotted, students must download their allotment letter and report to the assigned institute for document verification and completion of admission formalities. Failure to report within the stipulated deadline may lead to the cancellation of the allotted seat.

Previous Counselling Rounds Overview

The Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026 process for Round 1 commenced on August 9, 2026. The registration deadline for Round 1 was August 16, 2026, with choice filling and locking open from August 9 to August 17, 2026. The publication of the Merit List for Round 1 was tentatively scheduled for August 18, 2026, and the Round 1 Seat Allotment Result was tentatively released on August 20, 2026.

The current special stray round aims to fill any remaining 85% state quota-reserved MBBS and BDS seats after the conclusion of earlier counselling phases. The table below outlines the key dates for Round 1 of the Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026:

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