Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling 2025

Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counseling 2025 is the process where students will gain admission into MD, MS, and PG Diploma programs in the medical colleges of Chhattisgarh state. The counseling process will be conducted online by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Chhattisgarh, for candidates who successfully passed NEET PG 2025. 

In Chhattisgarh, counselling for 50% PG Medical seats will be conducted by Medical Counseling Committee (MCC) under All India Quota (AIQ) and 50% under state quota conducted by DME, Raipur. Also, as per National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines, if EWS seats are available in the college, a 10% reservation is provided for candidates under the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) category. 

Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counseling 2025 process will be conducted through 4 online rounds (including mop up and stray vacancy rounds) in order to ensure that every seat is allotted before the final cutoff date. Each round will allow candidates to register, fill the choice, and then validate their documents online. Candidates who do not show up for the document verification or are not eligible will be automatically removed from subsequent rounds. 

For the 2025 session, online registration and fee payment started on November 13, 2025 and closed on November 18, 2025 on official website (https://cgdme.admissions.nic.in/). This marks the very first step towards securing a postgraduate medical seat in the state. 

In this blog, You will have everything you need to know about the Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling 2025, including important dates, eligibility, registration process, seat matrix, participating colleges, and more.

Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling 2025 Latest News and Notifications

Here are some of the latest news and updates for the Directorate of Medical Education, Chhattisgarh-led NEET PG Counselling 2025 – Chhattisgarh process. These will help you stay informed and prepared.

Notification / Update	Link
Online Registration Opens	Click Here
Rank List Released	Click Here
Revised Counselling Schedule	Click Here
Online Portal Notices Updated	Click Here
Transparent & Online Process	Click Here
Category Details Dispute Resolved	Click Here
Seat Matrix & Vacancies to be Updated	Click Here
Non-State Quota & AIQ Info	Click Here
Deadline Emphasis & Candidate Alert	Click Here
Fee / Document Norms Reinforced	Click Here

Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling 2025 Highlights

The counselling process will be conducted entirely online, and candidates must qualify the NEET PG 2025 exam to be eligible. Below are the key highlights of the Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling 2025:

Particulars	Details
Counselling Name	Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling 2025
Conducting Authority	Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Raipur
Exam Name	NEET PG 2025
Courses Offered	MD, MS, and PG Diploma
Counselling Level	State-Level Counselling
Mode of Counselling	Online
Official Website	https://cgdme.admissions.nic.in
Exam Conducting Body	National Board of Examinations (NBE)
NEET PG 2025 Exam Date	3rd August 2025
NEET PG 2025 Result Date	19th August 2025
Online Registration Dates	13th November 2025 – 18th November 2025
Total Rounds of Counselling	Four (Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, Stray Vacancy)
EWS Reservation	10% (where applicable)
State Quota Seats	50% of total PG seats in Government Colleges
All India Quota Seats (AIQ)	50% of total PG seats filled by MCC
Eligibility Criteria	NEET PG 2025 qualified candidates with valid domicile (for state quota)
Counselling Fee Payment Mode	Online

Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling 2025 Schedule

Currently, only the Round 1 registration and fee payment schedule has been announced. The remaining round dates will be updated later on the official DME portal (https://cgdme.admissions.nic.in). Below is the counselling schedule for Chhattisgarh NEET PG 2025:

Round 1 – Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling 2025

S.No.	Activity	Schedule
1	Online Registration / Fee Payment	13/11/2025 to 18/11/2025 (06 Days)
2	Choice Filling / Locking	To be Announced
3	Merit List Publication	To be Announced
4	Seat Allotment Process	To be Announced
5	Result Publication	To be Announced
6	Scrutiny Process (at Institute)	To be Announced
7	Admission Process (at Institute)	To be Announced

Round 2 – Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling 2025

S.No.	Activity	Schedule
1	Online Registration / Fee Payment	To be Announced
2	Choice Filling / Locking	To be Announced
3	Merit List Publication	To be Announced
4	Seat Allotment Process	To be Announced
5	Result Publication	To be Announced
6	Scrutiny Process (at Institute)	To be Announced
7	Admission Process (at Institute)	To be Announced

Mop-Up Round – Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling 2025

S.No.	Activity	Schedule
1	Online Registration / Fee Payment	To be Announced
2	Choice Filling / Locking	To be Announced
3	Merit List Publication	To be Announced
4	Seat Allotment Process	To be Announced
5	Result Publication	To be Announced
6	Scrutiny Process (at Institute)	To be Announced
7	Admission Process (at Institute)	To be Announced

Stray Vacancy Round – Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling 2025

S.No.	Activity	Schedule
1	Online Registration / Fee Payment	To be Announced
2	Choice Filling / Locking	To be Announced
3	Merit List Publication	To be Announced
4	Seat Allotment Process	To be Announced
5	Result Publication	To be Announced
6	Scrutiny Process (at Institute)	To be Announced
7	Admission Process (at Institute)	To be Announced

Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling 2025 – Eligibility Criteria

To participate in the Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling 2025, candidates must fulfill the eligibility conditions set by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Raipur and the National Medical Commission (NMC). Only candidates who meet all the criteria listed below will be considered for admission to MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses under the State Quota.

Eligibility Criteria	Description
Nationality	The candidate must be an Indian citizen.
Educational Qualification	The candidate must have completed MBBS degree from a Medical College recognized by NMC (National Medical Commission) or the erstwhile MCI (Medical Council of India).
Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs)	Candidates who obtained their MBBS degree from a foreign university must have qualified the FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) conducted by NBE.
Internship Completion	The candidate must have completed a one-year compulsory rotatory internship by the date specified by the Central Government (usually 31st July 2025).
NEET PG Qualification	Candidates must have qualified NEET PG 2025 conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).
Medical Registration	The candidate must be registered with the NMC or State Medical Council and must possess a valid registration certificate.
Domicile Requirement	The candidate must be a domicile of Chhattisgarh to claim a seat under the State Quota.
Minimum Qualifying Percentile (as per NEET PG 2025)	General / EWS: 50th Percentile SC / ST / OBC: 40th Percentile PwD (General): 45th Percentile
Disqualification	Candidates found submitting false documents or not meeting eligibility conditions will be disqualified and barred from the counselling process.

NEET PG Cut Off 2025

For NEET PG 2025, the minimum qualifying criteria (percentiles & marks) set by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) are as follows:

Category	Qualifying Percentile	Minimum Marks (out of 800)
General / EWS	50th percentile	276
General – PwBD	45th percentile	255
SC / ST / OBC (including PwBD)	40th percentile	235

Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling Process 2025

The counselling is conducted online by the Directorate of Medical Education (CGDME) as per NMC/MCC guidelines and State rules. 50% of government college PG seats are sent as All India Quota (AIQ) and remaining are filled through State counselling. Some government colleges with seat increases have 10% EWS reservation. Private colleges have an 15% NRI quota.

Counselling rounds

• Round 1 (Online): all registered eligible candidates can participate. After allotment, candidate can either accept (and join), accept and opt for upgradation, surrender and participate in next round, or exit.
• Round 2 (Online): open to Round-1 non-allotted, those who opted for upgradation, and new registrants. Admission after Round-2 allotment is mandatory.
• Mop-up Round (Round 3, Online): for remaining eligible/unallotted candidates; admission after mop-up is mandatory. If a candidate refuses to join after mop-up, registration fee may be forfeited and they become ineligible for further rounds.
• Stray Vacancy Round (Round 4, usually physical unless notified online): only unallotted/newly registered candidates are eligible. Admissions here are final; no sliding/upgrade allowed from earlier rounds to stray round.

Round rules & sliding

• Each round is independent; options/choices given in previous rounds become null and void, fresh preference entry is required for each round.
• Sliding (upgradation) is allowed in Round 2 and Round 3 only. If a candidate gets upgraded, the earlier allotted seat is automatically cancelled and returned to the pool.
• A seat once allotted to a candidate for a given subject & college will not be re-allotted to the same candidate again in the same subject & institute during the counselling process.

Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling 2025 Application Process

The whole counselling process takes place online, and each candidate must go through the application process to qualify for the seat allotment. Below is the step-by-step complete application process for Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling 2025.

Online Registration

• The first step is to visit the official website CGDME: www.cgdme.in
• Eligible candidates should have obtained the minimum qualifying percentile in NEET PG 2025 to proceed with the online registration.

During registration participants must do the following:

1. Enter NEET PG roll number & score details 
2. Provide personal and academic record 
3. Enter contact details (mobile number & email) 
4. Select a password for log in 
5. A single registration is sufficient to be a part of all rounds.

Pay the Application Fee

After filling the form, candidates must pay the online application fee:

Category	Application Fee
Government Medical College Seats	Rs.2,000
Private Medical College Seats	Rs.2,000
NRI Quota Seats	Rs.10,000

Upload Required Documents

Next, candidates must upload scanned copies of the required documents in the prescribed format. These may include:

• NEET PG Admit Card
• NEET PG Score Card
• MBBS Marksheets
• MBBS Degree / Provisional Degree
• Internship Completion Certificate
• State/MBBS Medical Council Registration
• Domicile Certificate (if required)
• Caste / OBC-NCL / EWS certificate (if applicable)
• Disability certificate (for PwD candidates)
• Service certificate (for in-service candidates)
• Passport-size photographs
• Valid ID proof (Aadhaar/Driving License/Passport)

Uploads must be clear and match the eligibility norms.

Submission of Application

After a candidate submits documents, they must:

1. Review the application form

2. Make corrections (if the portal allows for editing)

3. Submit the final application

Candidates need to retain a downloaded confirmation slip and payment receipt for reference.

Document Scrutiny (Verification)

• Following registration, authorities verify the candidate’s document.
• Candidates must attend with the original documents if called. 
• Candidates who do not attend the scrutiny or provide invalid documents will be disqualified from any further rounds.

Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling 2025 Security Deposit

The registration fee security amount for Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling 2025 is refundable, but it will be forfeited if a candidate receives a PG seat in Round 2 and does not take admission or resigns after allotment. The fee structure varies for Government, Private, and NRI quota seats.

Category	For Government Medical College Seats	For Private Medical College / Private + Govt. College Seats
UR	Rs.25,000	Rs.2,00,000
SC / ST / OBC	Rs.12,500	Rs.2,00,000

Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling 2025 Choice Filling

Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling 2025 choice filling process is an important step in which candidates will make their choices for colleges and PG specialties, all of which must be done online. The entire process will take place on the official website of the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Chhattisgarh (https://cgdme.admissions.nic.in/), so candidates need to make sure they fill and lock their choices on or before the specified deadlines. 

Eligible candidates will be able to login and enter new preferences at the beginning of each round of counselling. Your seat allotment is completely based upon three factors – your NEET PG rank, reservation rules, and the order of your preferences. Therefore, it is advisable to fill in the maximum preferences in order to increase your chances of obtaining a seat.

Key Points of Choice Filling

• Choice filling is available online only for every round of counselling.
• You can fill choices only after successful registration and fee payment.
• Candidates must carefully select and arrange colleges/specialties in order of priority.
• Choices must be locked before the deadline; otherwise the system may auto-lock.
• Once locked, choices cannot be edited for that round.
• Seat allotment is done as per merit-cum-preference and reservation guidelines.
• Candidates failing to fill choices will not be considered for seat allotment.
• Fresh choice filling will be required for Round 2, Mop-Up, and Stray Vacancy rounds.

Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling 2025 – Merit List

Chhattisgarh Directorate of Medical Education (CGDME) releases the state merit list for NEET PG 2025 after verifying the eligibility, documents, and application details of all registered candidates. Only those who meet the required criteria and have secured the NEET-PG qualifying percentile are included in the list.

• The merit list is created only after document verification and scrutiny of all applicants.
• Candidates should have obtained the minimum qualifying marks in NEET PG 2025 based on their category. 
• In-service candidates will receive an additional mark according to Chhattisgarh PG Admission Rules 2025. 
• Such marks are added in case of service in notified rural, remote, and difficult areas. 
• After adding such marks (if applicable), the final merit order is now prepared. 
• The merit list shall be prepared strictly on the basis of NEET PG score + applicable bonus marks (if any), in a fair and transparent manner.

Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling 2025 – NRI Eligibility & Seat Allocation Rules

Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling 2025 provides a dedicated NRI quota in private medical colleges. Below is a brief and easy-to-understand summary of the eligibility rules, required documents, deadlines, and seat allotment system.

1. NRI Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates who are NRI themselves or those who are financially sponsored by an NRI relative (up to two generations) are eligible.
• Accepted NRI relations include parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc.
• A family tree certificate issued by a Tehsildar or higher authority is compulsory.

2. OCI Eligibility

• OCI cardholders are eligible to apply under the General NRI quota.

3. Supporting Documents

• Proof of applicant’s residence abroad (for example: Green Card, Passport with visa, proof of citizenship or work permit/ study permit (181+ days), etc.
• NRE / NRI bank statement
• Proof of income for NRI sponsor, and assurance that fees will be paid in foreign currency.

The fee payment receipt must be submitted at the time of admission.

4. NRI Admission Deadline

• NRI quota admissions in private medical colleges must be completed at least 10 days prior to the PG admission deadline established by the NMC or the Central Government.

5. NRI Seat Reservation Rules

• Up to 15% of approved seats in private medical colleges may be reserved for NRI candidates.
• Not more than 50% seats in any specialty can be allotted under NRI quota.
• Seats are allotted strictly on merit among NRI applicants.

6. Institutional Process

• All colleges must submit their NRI seat distribution list to the Directorate 15 days before counselling.
• NMC’s upper limit and seat guidelines must be strictly followed.

Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling 2025 – Bond & Seat Surrender Rules

Chhattisgarh NEET PG admission process includes strict regulations regarding mandatory government service, bond submission, and penalties for seat surrender. These rules apply to candidates who take admission in Government or All India Quota seats within Chhattisgarh.

Rule Category	Details	Applicable To
Mandatory Government Service	2 years compulsory service after completing MD/MS	Candidates admitted in Government Medical Colleges under State Quota or AIQ
Bond Amount (UR Category)	Rs.50,00,000 (50 lakh)	Unreserved category candidates
Bond Amount (Reserved Category)	Rs.40,00,000 (40 lakh)	SC/ST/OBC category candidates
Seat Surrender Penalty (UR Category)	Rs.25,00,000 (25 lakh)	If seat is surrendered after final admission date
Seat Surrender Penalty (Reserved Category)	Rs.20,00,000 (20 lakh)	If seat is surrendered after final admission date
Exception – Medical Unfitness	Bond penalty may be waived if candidate is declared Medically Unfit by State Medical Board	All admitted candidates
Authority for Medical Unfitness Verification	Chhattisgarh State Medical Board	Mandatory for exemption

Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling 2025 Reporting to College

Once the seat is allotted, the candidates are instructed to report to the allotted college within the stipulated time. Candidates will have to report in person and not doing so will lead to automatic cancellation of the seat allotment.

Key Highlights:

• It is mandatory for candidates to report in person after each allotment round.
• Candidates must carry all the original documents and two photocopy sets each (NEET PG admit card, NEET PG scorecard, All MBBS Mark sheets, MBBS degree, internship completion certificate, Registration Certificate, Domicile certificate or caste certificate if applicable, photographs, Medical fitness certificate, bond (if applicable), fee receipts, etc.).
• The college will undertake the verification of documents (scrutiny) to ensure the eligibility and validity of all documents. Even one missing or wrong document will lead to the ineligibility and disqualification of the candidates from all the rounds that follow.
• The candidate will be required to pay the admission fees as well as to submit any bond or bank guarantee required at the time of reporting.
• After the formal verification of docs and admission fees, the candidates will receive an admission slip and join the course as per the education schedule.
• In Round 2 and Mop-Up Round (if applicable) joining to the same allotted college is compulsory otherwise the candidate will be subject to forfeiture of the admission fees and other round notices.

Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling 2025 Participating Institutes

The following government and private medical colleges participate in Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling 2025. Seat numbers include MD, MS, and PG Diploma courses (where applicable).

Name of the Institute	Total PG Seats
Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS), Bilaspur	56
Government Medical College (Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial), Ambikapur	11
Late Shri Baliram Kashyap Memorial NDMC Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur	15
Late Shri Lakhi Ram Agrawal Memorial Govt. Medical College, Raigarh	24
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial (JNM) Medical College, Raipur	146
Raipur Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Raipur	57
Rajmata Shrimati Devendra Kumari Singhdeo Government Medical College, Rajnandgaon	46
Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhilai	57
Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences (Additional seats)	12
Late Shri Baliram Kashyap Memorial NDMC Govt. Medical College (Additional)	5
Late Shri Lakhi Ram Agrawal Memorial Govt. Medical College (Additional)	4
Raipur Institute of Medical Sciences (Additional)	6
Shri Balaji Institute of Medical Science, Raipur	66

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling 2025?

A. Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling 2025 is the procedure for the admission process for MD, MS, and PG Diploma seats in government and private medical colleges of Chhattisgarh on the state level.

Q. Who conducts Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling?

A. The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Chhattisgarh is the counselling conducting authority.

Q. How many rounds are conducted in Chhattisgarh NEET PG counselling?

A. There are four rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round. 

Q. What is the mode of Chhattisgarh NEET PG counselling 2025?

A. The counselling modality is computer-based, and the entire process is conducted online through the official portal www.cgdme.in

Q. What are the eligibility criteria for Chhattisgarh NEET PG 2025?

A. Candidates must qualify for NEET PG, possess an MBBS degree and complete their internship and domicile/category requirements.

Q. What is the application fee for Chhattisgarh NEET PG 2025 Counselling?

A. The application fees are Rs.2,000 for a government seat, Rs.10,000 for an NRI seat.

Q. What happens if a candidate is found ineligible during scrutiny?

A. The candidate becomes disqualified for that round and all upcoming rounds.

Q. Is joining mandatory after Chhattisgarh NEET PG 2025 counselling Round 2 seat allotment?

A. Joining is compulsory in Round 2; otherwise, the security deposit is forfeited.