Last updated: 14 August 2026 · Reviewed by the Admission Zone counselling team
Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling 2026 is the state-level admission process through which candidates who qualify NEET PG are allotted MD, MS, and PG Diploma seats in Chhattisgarh’s government and private medical colleges. It is conducted entirely online by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Raipur (CGDME), through registration, choice filling, and seat allotment across multiple rounds.
Quick answer: Chhattisgarh NEET PG counselling 2026 is conducted online by CGDME (Directorate of Medical Education, Raipur) for MD, MS, and PG Diploma seats across 4 rounds — Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, and Stray Vacancy. It covers both government and Chhattisgarh private medical college counselling, and is separate from Chhattisgarh MBBS counselling, which runs under NEET UG.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Raipur — CGDME |
| Courses covered | MD, MS, PG Diploma (state quota seats) |
| Counselling rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, Stray Vacancy Round |
| Official website | cgdme.admissions.nic.in |
| NEET PG 2026 exam date | 30 August 2026 (tentative) |
| Registration fee | ₹2,000 (UR/OBC) / ₹1,000 (SC/ST), non-refundable |
| ST reservation (state quota) | 32% (highest reservation category in Chhattisgarh) |
How Does the Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling Process Work?
Chhattisgarh NEET PG counselling includes online registration, fee payment, document upload and verification, choice filling and locking, seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted college. The counselling process is conducted by the Counselling Authority: Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Raipur.
This cycle repeats across Round 1, Round 2, a mop-up round, and a stray vacancy round, until all state quota and private college seats are filled.
Total Seats in Chhattisgarh NEET PG 2026 Branch-Wise Seat Matrix
The Chhattisgarh NEET PG seat matrix lists the total MD, MS, and PG Diploma seats available across government and private medical colleges, broken down by branch, college, and quota. CGDME notifies the confirmed branch-wise seat matrix separately each year, usually after Round 1 registration opens and once the National Medical Commission finalises each college’s intake for the year. Until the 2026 matrix is released, refer to the list of participating government and private medical colleges further down this page, and always cross-check the final branch- and category-wise break-up on the official CGDME portal before locking your choices.
What is the Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling Cutoff?
The Chhattisgarh NEET PG cutoff is the minimum qualifying percentile and the closing rank at which the last seat is allotted in a given course, college, and category.
| Category | Cutoff Percentile | Expected Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General and EWS | 50th percentile | 276 |
| General with PwD | 45th percentile | 255 |
| SC | 40th percentile | 235 |
| ST | 40th percentile | 235 |
| OBC | 40th percentile | 235 |
Since cutoffs shift year to year with the number of applicants and seat availability, use previous years’ figures only as a trend indicator, not a guarantee.
Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling Eligibility Criteria 2026
Before registering for CG medical counselling, check that you meet these conditions:
- A valid, qualifying score in NEET PG for the relevant academic year.
- An MBBS degree from a college recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC).
- Completion of a compulsory rotating internship by the deadline specified in the DME notification.
- Valid registration with the NMC or a State Medical Council.
- For state quota seats, candidates generally need to meet Chhattisgarh’s domicile requirements, supported by a valid domicile certificate.
- Non-domicile candidates can still apply for general quota seats in private colleges, since Chhattisgarh’s private medical colleges participating in centralized counselling are open to candidates from across India under the general category.
Always cross-check eligibility criteria clauses in the current year’s information bulletin, since domicile and in-service rules are occasionally revised.
How Many Rounds Does Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling Have?
CGDME counselling is conducted in the following rounds each admission cycle:
1. Round 1 – The first and largest round, open to all newly registered eligible candidates.
2. Round 2 – Candidates who missed Round 1 or wish to upgrade their allotted seat can register or participate again.
3. Mop-Up Round – Conducted to fill seats left vacant after Rounds 1 and 2, sometimes allowing fresh registration.
4. Stray Vacancy Round – The final round for any seats still unfilled; fresh registration is generally not permitted at this stage, so only candidates who registered earlier remain eligible.
Each round includes its own choice filling, allotment, and reporting timeline, published separately on the CG NEET counselling portal.
Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling Fees 2026
Candidates participating in Chhattisgarh NEET PG counselling pay a registration fee along with a refundable security deposit. Based on the previous counselling cycle, the expected fee structure for 2026 is:
| Particulars | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee (UR/OBC) | ₹2,000 (Non-refundable) |
| Registration Fee (SC/ST) | ₹1,000 (Non-refundable) |
| Security Deposit – Government Colleges | ₹25,000 (Refundable, as per rules) |
| Security Deposit – Private Colleges | ₹2,00,000 (Refundable, as per rules) |
| Mode of Payment | Online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI) |
Note: These figures are based on the previous CGDME counselling cycle and are shared for reference. Confirm the final 2026 fee structure from the official DME information bulletin before making any payment.
How Does the Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling Reservation Policy Work in 2026?
Chhattisgarh’s reservation policy applies vertical (caste-based) and horizontal (category-based) quotas to state quota seats:
| Category | Reservation* |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 32% |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 12% |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 14% |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 10% |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD) | 5% (Horizontal) |
Note: Reservation percentages are set by the Chhattisgarh state government and are subject to periodic revision. Always confirm current percentages in the official DME information bulletin before choice filling, as ST reservation in Chhattisgarh is notably higher than most other states due to the state’s tribal population.
How Much is the Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling Security Deposit in 2026?
The security deposit is a refundable amount collected to discourage candidates from blocking seats without intent to join. For the 2026 cycle (based on prior trends):
- Government medical college seats require a security deposit of approximately ₹25,000.
- Private medical college seats require a significantly higher security deposit, around ₹2,00,000, given the higher seat value and higher risk of last-minute withdrawal.
- The deposit is refunded once a candidate completes admission formalities and joins the college, or in specific cases permitted under the resignation policy.
- Failure to report after allotment, or resignation outside the permitted window, generally results in forfeiture of this deposit.
Keep the payment receipt safe, as it is often required during document verification and final admission confirmation.
Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling Participating Medical Colleges 2026
Chhattisgarh NEET PG counselling covers a mix of government medical colleges and Chhattisgarh private medical college counselling participants, all admitted through the same centralized DME process.
Government Medical Colleges in Chhattisgarh Through NEET PG 2026
| Government Medical College | Location |
|---|---|
| Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Medical College | Raipur |
| Late Shri Baliram Kashyap Memorial Government Medical College | Jagdalpur |
| Government Medical College | Ambikapur |
| Government Medical College | Rajnandgaon |
| Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS) | Bilaspur |
| Late Bisahu Das Mahant Memorial Government Medical College | Korba |
| Government Medical College | Kanker |
| Government Medical College | Mahasamund |
| Government Medical College | Kabirdham (Kawardha) |
Chhattisgarh Private Medical College Counselling: Participating Colleges 2026
Private colleges participate under the same 50% state quota counselling as government institutions, with fees regulated by the state’s Admission & Fee Regulatory Committee (AFRC). For a detailed college-wise fee and seat comparison, see our MD/MS admission in Chhattisgarh guide.
| Private Medical College | Location |
|---|---|
| Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Medical Sciences | Bhilai |
| Raipur Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) | Raipur |
Documents Required for Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling
Keep both originals and scanned copies of the following ready before registration:
- NEET PG admit card and rank/scorecard
- MBBS degree certificate (or provisional certificate)
- MBBS mark sheets for all years
- Internship completion certificate
- NMC/State Medical Council permanent or provisional registration certificate
- Class 10 mark sheet (for date of birth proof)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), issued by a competent authority, if applicable
- Domicile certificate, for candidates applying under state quota
- PwD certificate, if applying under the disability quota
- Passport-size photographs (as per DME specifications)
- A valid government-issued photo ID
- Seat allotment letter (for the relevant round)
Documents with expired validity, missing seals, or the wrong issuing authority are among the most common reasons for rejection during verification, so cross-check each item against the current information bulletin rather than assuming last year’s format still applies.
If you’re planning to participate in counselling across multiple states, compare the required documents and eligibility criteria for UP NEET PG Counselling, Gujarat PG Counselling, Karnataka NEET PG, Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling, MP NEET PG Counselling, Haryana NEET PG Counselling, Bihar NEET PG Counselling, WB NEET Counselling, Telangana NEET Counselling, Kerala PG Counselling, Uttarakhand PG Counselling, Andhra NEET PG Counselling, Odisha NEET PG, Jharkhand NEET PG Counselling before registration.
Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling Schedule 2026
The official 2026 schedule isn’t out yet – NEET PG 2026 exam is tentatively August 30, 2026, so CGDME counselling dates will follow after results.
| Event | Tentative Timeline |
|---|---|
| NEET PG 2026 Exam | 30 Aug 2026 |
| CGDME Notice/Registration | After result declared |
| Choice Filling & Seat Allotment | 4 rounds (R1, R2, Mop-up, Stray) |
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FAQs
CGDME counselling refers to the Chhattisgarh NEET PG admission process conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education, Raipur, for MD, MS, and PG Diploma seats across the state.
The Chhattisgarh NEET counselling official website is cgdme.admissions.nic.in, where all registration, seat matrix, and allotment list updates are published.
CG NEET counselling typically includes Round 1, Round 2, a Mop-Up Round, and a Stray Vacancy Round, though the exact number can vary by year based on seat availability.
No. Private colleges participate in the same centralized DME counselling process as government colleges, under the 50% state quota framework, rather than running a separate private counselling.
The allotment list for each round is published directly on the official CGDME portal, along with round-wise reporting instructions.
Yes. NEET PG exam centres in Chhattisgarh (such as Raipur, Bilaspur, and Bhilai Nagar) are where the entrance exam is conducted, while Chhattisgarh NEET PG counselling is the separate, later admission process for allotting seats based on that exam’s results. See our full NEET PG exam centres guide for the complete state-wise list.
No. Chhattisgarh MBBS counselling refers to the undergraduate admission process conducted separately through NEET UG, while Chhattisgarh NEET PG counselling (covered on this page) is the postgraduate process run by CGDME for MD, MS, and PG Diploma seats. Both processes use domicile-based state quota rules, but they run as distinct admission cycles with separate registration and choice-filling.
Yes, non-domicile candidates can register for general quota seats in private medical colleges, but state quota seats in government colleges are generally reserved for Chhattisgarh domicile candidates.
If you fail to report within the reporting window, the seat is generally forfeited, and your security deposit may not be refunded depending on the round and timing.
Based on the previous CGDME cycle, the registration fee is around ₹2,000 for UR/OBC candidates and ₹1,000 for SC/ST candidates, both non-refundable, in addition to a refundable security deposit. Confirm the exact 2026 fee from the official DME information bulletin before payment.
CGDME opens registration for Chhattisgarh NEET PG counselling only after the NEET PG 2026 result is declared by NBEMS. The NEET PG 2026 exam is tentatively scheduled for 30 August 2026, so registration is expected to follow once results and the state’s counselling notice are released.
CGDME prepares the state merit list by ranking eligible candidates according to their NEET PG score and rank, applying reservation and domicile rules for state quota seats. This merit list, not the raw NEET PG all-India rank, decides the order of choice filling and seat allotment within Chhattisgarh counselling.
State quota seats in Chhattisgarh are filled by CGDME largely for candidates meeting the state’s domicile criteria, while All India Quota (AIQ) seats are 15% of government college seats filled by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) through all-India merit, open to candidates from any state. See the all-India NEET PG counselling process for how AIQ registration and choice filling work.