Although the detailed state counselling notification has not yet been published, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has already announced the state counselling timeline, and Chhattisgarh will conduct its counselling process according to the deadlines prescribed by the MCC.

Candidates can expect the official notification to include complete information regarding online registration, fee payment, choice filling, seat locking, state merit list publication, seat matrix, seat allotment, document verification, institute reporting, admission process and vacancy details.

Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026 to Begin in August

According to the counselling calendar released by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), the Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026 is scheduled to commence on 13 August 2026 and continue until 22 August 2026 for the first round.

While the MCC has announced the broad counselling dates applicable to all states, the DME, Chhattisgarh will separately publish the detailed schedule covering every counselling activity, including:

• Online Registration

• Application Fee Payment

• Choice Filling

• Choice Locking

• State Merit List Publication

• Seat Matrix and Vacancy Details

• Seat Allotment Result

• Institute Reporting

• Document Verification

• Admission Confirmation

Students are advised to complete every activity within the prescribed deadlines once the official notification is released.

Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round-wise Schedule

The following counselling timeline has been announced by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for Chhattisgarh State Counselling.

DME Chhattisgarh will soon announce additional dates relating to registration, publication of the state merit list, seat matrix, vacancy details, and other candidate-related activities.

Expected Timeline for Round 1 Activities

Based on the previous year's counselling pattern, the following duration is expected for various counselling activities.

The official dates for these activities will be announced shortly by the Commissionerate of Medical Education, Chhattisgarh.

Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates wishing to participate in the counselling process must satisfy the eligibility requirements prescribed by the State Counselling Authority.

The major eligibility conditions include:

• Candidates must have qualified NEET UG 2026.

• Admission under the 85% State Quota is available only to eligible candidates.

• Applicants must possess a valid Chhattisgarh Domicile Certificate to claim State Quota benefits.

• Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates are eligible for 32% reservation, one of the highest among Indian states.

• A 30% horizontal reservation is available for female candidates.

• Reservation benefits for SC, OBC, EWS and PwD categories will also be provided according to the State Government reservation policy.

Documents Required for Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026

Candidates should keep all original documents and photocopies ready before registration and reporting.

The required documents include:

• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card

• NEET UG 2026 Score Card/Result

• Class 10 Mark Sheet or Birth Certificate (Age Proof)

• Class 12 Mark Sheet

• Class 12 Passing Certificate

• Chhattisgarh Domicile Certificate

• Latest OBC Certificate

• Latest Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate (Current Financial Year)

• Character Certificate (where applicable)

Applicants are advised to verify all certificates before the counselling process begins.

State Merit List to be Released After Registration

The Chhattisgarh NEET UG State Merit List 2026 will be published online after the registration process concludes.

The merit list will indicate:

• State Rank

• Category Rank

• Candidate Details

• Eligibility Status

Candidates will have to wait until the merit list is officially released to know their respective rankings.

Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026 Seat Matrix

The DME, Chhattisgarh will publish the State Seat Matrix and Vacancy List before each counselling round.

The seat matrix will provide details regarding:

• Category-wise seats

• College-wise seat availability

• Course-wise vacancies

• Reservation-wise distribution

While the MCC has announced the overall seat availability, the state authority will publish detailed category-wise seat distribution.

What is Choice Filling in Chhattisgarh NEET Counselling 2026?

After successful registration, candidates must participate in the choice filling process, during which they can select and arrange their preferred medical and dental colleges in order of priority.

Candidates should carefully fill and lock their choices before the deadline, as seat allotment will be conducted based on:

• NEET Rank

• Category

• Reservation

• Availability of Seats

• Candidate Preferences

Failure to lock choices before the deadline may affect allotment.

Round 1 Seat Allotment Process

The Round 1 Seat Allotment Result will be released online after completion of choice filling.

Seat allotment will be prepared considering several important factors, including:

• NEET UG 2026 Rank

• Category Rank

• Reservation Claims

• Seat Availability

• Candidate Preferences

• Applicable Reservation Policies

The rank of the last admitted candidate in each category will become the Round 1 Cut-off for that category.

Round 3 to Function as Mop-Up Round

Following the previous counselling trend, the counselling process is expected to conclude after Round 3, which will serve as the Mop-Up Round.

This round will only be conducted if seats remain vacant after completion of the first two rounds.

Reservation Policy for Chhattisgarh NEET Counselling 2026

Chhattisgarh continues to offer one of the highest reservation percentages in the country.

The reservation policy includes:

• 32% reservation for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates

• 30% horizontal reservation for female candidates

• Reservation for SC

• Reservation for OBC

• Reservation for EWS

• Reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PwD)

Eligible candidates must submit valid supporting documents to claim reservation benefits.

Official Websites for Chhattisgarh NEET Counselling 2026

Candidates can access counselling-related information through the official portals:

• www.cgdme.in  

• www.cgdme.admissions.nic.in  

Both websites are official platforms for Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026.

Notification Expected Soon

The Commissionerate of Medical Education, Chhattisgarh, is expected to publish the NEET UG Counselling 2026 Notification shortly. The notification will contain the complete counselling calendar, registration schedule, eligibility conditions, reservation details, document verification process, reporting schedule, merit list publication, seat matrix and admission guidelines.

Medical aspirants are advised to regularly monitor the official counselling portals to avoid missing any important deadlines. Since all states are required to follow the counselling framework announced by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), candidates should be prepared to complete registration and choice filling immediately after the notification is released.