The Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the official gateway for medical aspirants aiming to secure admission into MBBS and BDS courses across government and private medical institutions in the state. The counselling process is organized and regulated by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
Admissions for the 85% state quota seats in government colleges and 100% of seats in private medical colleges are strictly based on the merit and scores achieved in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026. The entire counselling procedure is conducted online, involving registration, publication of the state merit list, choice filling (web options), seat allotment, and subsequent physical document verification at the allotted institutes.
To participate in the DME Chhattisgarh NEET 2026 counselling for state quota seats, candidates must meet the following mandatory criteria:
Nationality & Domicile: The applicant must be an Indian citizen. To claim the 85% state quota seats, the candidate must be a bonafide resident of Chhattisgarh and possess a valid Domicile Certificate issued by a competent authority of the state. (Note: Non-domicile candidates can apply for management quota seats in private colleges).
NEET Qualification: Candidates must have successfully cleared the NEET UG 2026 examination and secured the minimum qualifying percentile set by the NTA.
Academic Qualifications: Must have passed the 10+2 examination from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.
Minimum Marks: General category applicants need a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in PCB in their 12th standard. For SC/ST/OBC candidates of Chhattisgarh, the requirement is 40%, and for PwD, it is 45%.
Age Limit: The candidate must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026.
During the physical reporting phase at the allotted college, candidates must present the following original documents along with a set of self-attested photocopies:
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
NEET UG 2026 Scorecard / Rank Letter
Class 10th Marksheet and Certificate (Proof of Date of Birth)
Class 12th Marksheet and Certificate
Chhattisgarh State Domicile Certificate
Caste/Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) issued by the competent authority of Chhattisgarh (if applicable)
PwD Certificate (if applicable)
Valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, or Passport)
6 to 8 Recent Passport-size Photographs
Transfer Certificate and Character Certificate from the last attended institution
Official Website: All official notifications, the admission rules, and the online application portal are hosted on the Directorate of Medical Education (DME) website at cgdme.in.
Follow these step-by-step instructions to apply:
Official Notification: Keep a close watch on the official website (cgdme.in) for the 2026 counselling schedule and the release of the official information bulletin.
Online Registration: Click on the "NEET UG 2026 Counselling Registration" link on the homepage once the portal opens. Register using your NEET Roll Number, application number, and date of birth.
Fill the Application Form: Log in to your newly created dashboard and accurately fill in your personal, academic, and category details.
Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-size photograph, signature, and necessary certificates (such as domicile and caste certificates) in the specified formats.
Pay Application Fee: Pay the non-refundable registration fee via the online payment gateway (Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking).
Choice Filling & Locking: After the state merit list is published, log back into the portal to fill in your preferred choices of colleges and courses. Ensure you lock your choices before the deadline.
Seat Allotment & Reporting: Download your allotment letter if a seat is assigned and report to the allotted medical college for the final physical document verification and admission process.
