Chhattisgarh NEET UG Medical Admission Process
CGDME Raipur conducts centralised online counselling for 85% State Quota seats in Government medical colleges and 100% seats in Private medical colleges across Chhattisgarh.
Counselling Authority
CGDME Raipur
State Quota
85%
MBBS Seats / Colleges
2,130 / 15
Overview
CGDME Raipur conducts centralised online counselling for 85% State Quota seats in Government medical colleges and 100% seats in Private medical colleges across Chhattisgarh.
Counselling Authority & Official Portal
Authority Name
Directorate of Medical Education (CGDME), Raipur
Official Website
https://cgdme.inCounselling Portal
https://cgdme.inHelpline
0771-2972994
Eligibility Criteria
Summary
NEET UG 2026 qualified. Candidate must possess Chhattisgarh State Domicile / Bonafide Resident Certificate for State Quota seats.
Domicile Rule
Candidate must be a bonafide resident of Chhattisgarh or born in CG with parent having 5+ years continuous residency.
Reservation & Category Quota
| Category | Reservation | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 42% | Open General Merit |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 32% | High ST tribal reservation |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 14% | Non-Creamy Layer OBC |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 12% | Scheduled Caste |
| EWS | 10% | Economically Weaker Sections |
Step-by-Step Counselling Process
Online Registration & Document Upload
Register on cgdme.in, pay counselling fee (₹1,000 Gen/OBC, ₹500 SC/ST), and submit form.
State Merit List Release
CGDME publishes the Chhattisgarh State Merit List.
Online Choice Filling & Locking
Select college preferences and lock choices.
Round 1 Seat Allotment Result
Allotment list published. Download Scrutiny Letter.
Scrutiny & Admission at Reporting Centres
Attend mandatory document scrutiny at designated Government Medical College scrutiny centre.
Important Dates
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration & Document Upload | Aug 8 – Aug 17, 2026 |
| Publication of Chhattisgarh State Merit List | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Round 1 Online Choice Filling & Locking | Aug 21 – Aug 25, 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Document Scrutiny & Admission at Reporting Centres | Aug 29 – Sep 4, 2026 |
| Round 2 Registration & Choice Filling | Sep 8 – Sep 15, 2026 |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | Sep 18, 2026 |
| Mop-Up Round Schedule | Sep 25 – Oct 5, 2026 |
| College-level Stray Vacancy Round | Oct 8 – Oct 14, 2026 |
Key Points to Remember
- Chhattisgarh offers 2,130 approved MBBS seats across 15 medical colleges
- Highest ST tribal reservation percentage in India (32%)
- Mandatory rural service bond of 2 years (Govt) with ₹25 Lakh bank guarantee
- Top colleges: Pt. JNM Medical College Raipur, CIMS Bilaspur, GMC Jagdalpur, GMC Rajnandgaon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official website for CG NEET counselling?
The official website is cgdme.in.
What is the document scrutiny process in Chhattisgarh?
Allotted candidates must visit assigned government medical college scrutiny centres for physical document verification before taking admission.
Explore Chhattisgarh Medical Colleges
View complete list of MBBS and BDS colleges in Chhattisgarh with seat matrix, fee structure, and cutoff ranks
Official Source
Authority
CGDME Raipur
Website
https://cgdme.inQuick Stats
- State Quota
- 85%
- MBBS Seats
- 2,130
- Medical Colleges
- 15
- Courses
- 2