Overview
The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Raipur has released the Chhattisgarh NEET UG Merit List 2026 for Round 1 counselling on August 18, 2026. Candidates seeking admission to state-quota MBBS and BDS seats can download the rank list PDF from cgdme.in; the total number of seats is available in the official seat matrix.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Directorate of Medical Education, Raipur, Chhattisgarh |
| Post Name | MBBS/BDS Admission through NEET UG Round 1 Counselling |
| Total Vacancies | As per the official 2026 seat matrix |
| Application Mode | Online counselling |
| Official Website | cgdme.in |
The merit list contains the names and ranks of eligible candidates who registered for Chhattisgarh NEET UG state counselling. Inclusion in the list does not by itself guarantee admission; candidates must complete choice filling, seat allotment, document verification and fee payment within the prescribed schedule.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | August 18, 2026 |
Candidates should regularly check the counselling portal for the Round 1 choice-filling deadline, allotment result, reporting dates and subsequent round schedules. Missing a prescribed deadline may lead to cancellation of candidature for that round.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.
- Applicants must have qualified NEET UG 2026 and secured the applicable category-wise qualifying percentile.
- The minimum marks in the qualifying examination must satisfy the standards prescribed for the candidate's category under prevailing admission regulations.
- Candidates applying for state-quota seats must meet the Chhattisgarh domicile, residence or institutional eligibility conditions, wherever applicable.
- Applicants must submit valid academic, identity, category, domicile and NEET UG documents during verification.
Age Limit
- The candidate should have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2026.
- Any upper-age condition, relaxation or related requirement will be governed by the applicable NEET UG and counselling regulations.
- Date of birth must match the candidate's Class 10 certificate or other accepted proof.
Fees
- Candidates must pay the applicable online counselling or registration fee, if prescribed by DME Raipur.
- The fee may vary by category and should be checked on the official counselling portal.
- Admission and tuition fees are payable separately after seat allotment, based on the allotted government or private medical/dental college.
Selection Process
- Preparation of merit list: DME prepares the state merit list using the candidate's NEET UG 2026 score, category, eligibility status and counselling registration details.
- Choice filling and seat allotment: Eligible candidates submit college and course preferences. Seats are allotted based on state rank, reservation rules, choices entered and seat availability.
- Document verification and admission: Allotted candidates must report as instructed, produce original documents, pay the required fee and complete admission formalities.
Where two or more candidates have the same NEET UG score, the rank will be determined under the notified tie-breaking rules. These may consider subject-wise performance and other criteria prescribed for NEET UG 2026. Candidates should refer to the official counselling document for the exact sequence of tie-break conditions.
How to Apply
- Visit the official DME Chhattisgarh counselling website at cgdme.in.
- Open the NEET UG 2026 counselling section from the homepage.
- Click the link titled Round 1 Merit List, state merit list or rank list PDF.
- Download the PDF and search for your name, application number, NEET roll number or state rank using the search function.
- Carefully verify your category, rank and other particulars. Report any discrepancy through the official helpdesk within the permitted period.
- Log in to the candidate portal using the registered credentials when choice filling begins.
- Arrange preferred MBBS and BDS colleges in the desired order, review the choices and lock them before the deadline.
- After allotment, download the allotment letter and report to the designated institution or verification centre with original certificates, photocopies and fee-payment documents.
Candidates should retain copies of the merit list, submitted choices, transaction receipts and allotment letter until the admission process is completed. They should also review the latest seat matrix before locking choices, as seat availability may differ by institution, course, category and quota.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When was the Chhattisgarh NEET UG Merit List 2026 released?
The Round 1 state counselling merit list was released on August 18, 2026.
2. Where can candidates download the Round 1 rank list?
Candidates can download the merit list PDF from the official DME Chhattisgarh website, cgdme.in.
3. Does inclusion in the merit list confirm an MBBS or BDS seat?
No. Admission depends on choice filling, state rank, category, reservation rules, seat availability, allotment, document verification and payment of the prescribed fees.
