Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026: Round 3 Registration and Choice Filling Commences

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME) in Chhattisgarh has officially commenced the registration and choice filling process for the third round of the state's NEET UG 2026 counselling. This phase of the admission process is specifically designed for candidates seeking entry into undergraduate medical and dental programmes, namely MBBS and BDS, across various institutions within the state.

Eligible students who wish to participate in this round are required to complete their registration and submit their college preferences through the official website, cgdme.admissions.nic.in. The counselling process is a critical step for aspirants aiming to secure a seat in the state's medical and dental colleges, and candidates are advised to adhere to the official guidelines provided by the authorities to ensure their applications are processed correctly.

Registration and Choice Filling Procedure

To participate in the third round of counselling, candidates must first visit the official portal at cgdme.admissions.nic.in and navigate to the NEET UG 2026 counselling section. The process involves registering with personal details and NEET UG examination credentials, followed by the payment of the required counselling fee. Once the registration is successfully completed, candidates gain access to the choice filling module.

During the choice filling stage, applicants are expected to select their preferred medical and dental colleges and courses. It is essential for candidates to carefully arrange these choices in their order of preference before locking them. The authorities have emphasised the importance of reviewing available seat information and category-specific details before finalising the selections to avoid any errors in the submission process.

Documentation and Additional Guidelines

In addition to the general counselling procedures, the Directorate of Medical Education has issued specific instructions regarding the verification of documents for candidates applying under the NRI quota for this round. Applicants falling under this category should ensure they have the necessary documentation ready as per the official notice to facilitate a smooth verification process.

Candidates are encouraged to save or download the confirmation page after locking their choices to maintain a record of their submission. As the counselling process progresses, students should continue to monitor the official website for further updates, seat allotment results, and any subsequent instructions issued by the state medical education department regarding the next steps in the admission cycle.