Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Chhattisgarh has released the online registration schedule for the first round of CG NEET UG Counselling 2026 for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in Government and Private Medical/Dental Colleges across the state. Eligible NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates can submit their online applications through the official counselling portal cgdme.in. The notification also includes details regarding registration fees, security deposit, choice filling, and important counselling instructions.
CG NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Schedule
| Activity | Schedule |
|---|---|
| Online Application Begins | 09 August 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Last Date for Online Application | 16 August 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Choice Filling & Locking Begins | 09 August 2026 (11:00 AM) |
| Choice Filling & Locking Ends | 17 August 2026 (11:59 PM) |
Registration Fee
The online application fee is non-refundable.
| Category | Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| UR | Rs.1,000 |
| OBC | Rs.1,000 |
| SC | Rs.500 |
| ST | Rs.500 |
| NRI | Rs.10,000 |
Security Deposit
Candidates are required to pay a refundable security deposit during registration.
| Category | Government Medical Colleges | Private Medical Colleges (including Govt. & Private) |
|---|---|---|
| UR | Rs.10,000 | Rs.1,00,000 |
| SC/ST/OBC | Rs.5,000 | Rs.1,00,000 |
Important Instructions
- Only candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 are eligible to participate in the counselling process.
- Candidates should carefully read the counselling brochure before filling out the online application.
- Applications can be edited until the last date of registration if they have been locked and submitted.
- Candidates claiming the EWS category must possess a valid EWS certificate as per the prescribed guidelines.
- Online payment can be made through Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card.
- Candidates are advised not to wait until the last date for registration and choice filling to avoid technical issues.
- NRI candidates participating in the first round who are allotted a seat but do not take admission will not forfeit the registration fee, though counselling rules regarding the security deposit will apply.
- Candidates should regularly visit the official DME Chhattisgarh website for counselling updates, merit lists, seat allotment results, and further notifications.
Directorate has advised all eligible candidates to complete their registration and choice filling within the prescribed timeline and ensure that all required documents are uploaded correctly to avoid rejection of their application during the verification process.
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