Chhattisgarh NEET PG 2026 Counselling: Round 1 Registration and Choice Filling Commences

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Raipur, has officially initiated the first round of the Chhattisgarh NEET PG 2026 counselling process. Candidates aspiring to secure admission into MD, MS, and PG Diploma programs across various government and private medical institutions in the state can now submit their applications through the official portal at cgdme.admissions.nic.in.

This phase of the counselling process is exclusively open to students who have successfully qualified for the NEET PG 2026 examination and met the required qualifying cutoff criteria. The state authority has also released the seat matrix for the first round, providing applicants with essential data regarding the availability of seats across participating medical colleges in Chhattisgarh.

Registration Deadlines and Choice Filling Procedures

Prospective students must adhere to the strictly defined timeline set by the DME to ensure their participation in the seat allotment process. The window for online registration is currently open and will remain available until October 27, 2026. Following the registration phase, candidates are required to complete their choice filling and locking process.

The deadline for submitting and locking preferences is set for 11:59 PM on October 28, 2026. It is imperative for applicants to finalize their choices within this timeframe to be considered for the seat allocation in the first round. Candidates are encouraged to review the official seat matrix thoroughly before finalizing their preferences to make informed decisions regarding their preferred institutions and specializations.

Eligibility and Participation Requirements

Participation in the Chhattisgarh state counselling process is restricted to those who have cleared the NEET PG 2026 exam. Applicants should ensure they have all necessary documentation ready for the verification process as per the guidelines issued by the Directorate of Medical Education. The state-level counselling serves as the primary gateway for students seeking postgraduate medical seats within the state's medical education framework.

For further updates and to access the direct application link, candidates should monitor the official website regularly. The DME, Raipur, manages the entire admission process, and all official notifications regarding subsequent rounds or changes in the schedule will be communicated through the designated portal.