The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Chhattisgarh, has announced the opening of online applications for Round 1 counselling of the MD/MS postgraduate medical programme for the 2026-27 academic year. This is the first major counselling round for NEET-PG qualified candidates seeking admission to government and private medical colleges in Chhattisgarh. Eligible candidates must now register online, fill their application, and select their preferred colleges and specialities within the specified window. This notice sets out the application process, key dates, eligibility rules, and the documents you will need to submit.
Chhattisgarh MD/MS Round 1 counselling applications are now open; eligible NEET-PG candidates must apply online and select colleges and subjects by the deadline to secure a seat.
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This is the official opening of the first counselling round for MD/MS postgraduate seats in Chhattisgarh for the 2026-27 academic year. If you have qualified NEET-PG 2026 and wish to pursue an MD or MS degree in a Chhattisgarh medical college, you must apply through this online portal during the application window. The notice covers the entire process: how to register, what documents to upload, how to select your colleges and specialities, and the important dates you must meet.
The counselling is conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education, Chhattisgarh (also referred to as the Commissionerate of Medical Education, Raipur). This is a state-level counselling process, separate from the national MCC counselling, and is open to both Indian nationals and NRI candidates (subject to eligibility rules). Missing the application deadline will mean you cannot participate in this round.
Who Is Eligible to Apply
To apply for Chhattisgarh MD/MS Round 1 counselling, you must meet the following criteria:
You must have qualified the NEET-PG 2026 examination. Your NEET-PG score and rank will determine your eligibility for specific seats and specialities. Candidates are ranked by their NEET-PG score; higher scores get priority in choice allocation. You must hold a valid MBBS degree from a recognised medical college in India or abroad (as per MCI/NMC norms). Your MBBS degree must be complete before the counselling date; provisional or incomplete degrees are not accepted. You must be an Indian national, or an NRI (Non-Resident Indian) candidate eligible under the state's NRI quota rules. Candidates from other countries may have different eligibility; check the detailed brochure for specifics. You must not have already been allotted a seat in any other state's NEET-PG counselling for the same academic year (2026-27). If you have already joined a seat elsewhere, you are not eligible to apply here.
- Qualified NEET-PG 2026 with a valid score and rank
- Hold a complete MBBS degree from a recognised medical college
- Indian national or eligible NRI candidate
- Not already allotted and joined a seat in another state's NEET-PG counselling for 2026-27
Important Dates: Application & Choice Filing Window
The notice announces the opening of online applications on 21 October 2026. However, the exact closing date for applications and the deadline for choice filing (selecting colleges and subjects) are not explicitly stated in the title or summary provided. You must download and read the full PDF notice to confirm the exact last date for application submission and choice filing. Missing this deadline will result in your application being rejected, so check the PDF immediately.
Typically, Chhattisgarh counselling allows a window of 5–7 days for application and choice filing. After the choice-filing deadline, the state will process the choices and prepare the merit list and allotment. The allotment result will be announced on a date specified in the full notice. You will then have a joining deadline to report to your allotted college with original documents.
- Application opening date: 21 October 2026
- Application closing date: [Check full PDF notice]
- Choice filing deadline: [Check full PDF notice]
- Allotment result date: [Check full PDF notice]
- Joining deadline: [Check full PDF notice]
How to Apply: Step-by-Step Process
The application is entirely online through the DME Chhattisgarh portal (cgdme.in or the official counselling portal). Follow these steps carefully:
Step 1: Visit the official DME Chhattisgarh website or the counselling portal link provided in the notice. Step 2: Click on the 'Register' or 'New Applicant' button. You will be asked to enter your NEET-PG roll number, date of birth, and other basic details. Step 3: Create a login ID and password. You will use these to log in and complete your application. Step 4: Log in with your credentials and fill in the online application form completely. Provide your personal details, NEET-PG score, MBBS college details, category (General, OBC, SC, ST), and any other information requested. Step 5: Upload all required documents (see 'Documents Required' section below) in the specified format and size. Step 6: Review your application for accuracy. Any error in your name, NEET-PG roll number, or category can lead to rejection. Step 7: Submit your application. You will receive a confirmation number; save this for your records. Step 8: After application submission, log back in and proceed to 'Choice Filing'. Select your preferred colleges and specialities in order of preference. You can typically change your choices until the deadline. Step 9: Finalize your choices and submit. Do not forget this step — your application is incomplete without choice filing.
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- Register on the DME Chhattisgarh portal with NEET-PG roll number and DOB
- Create a login ID and password
- Fill the online application form with all personal and academic details
- Upload all required documents in the correct format
- Review and submit the application; save your confirmation number
- Log back in and proceed to choice filing
- Select colleges and specialities in order of preference
- Finalize and submit your choices before the deadline
Documents Required: What You Must Upload
The online application requires you to upload several documents as proof of your eligibility and identity. The notice does not list every document in the title, so you must check the full PDF for the complete list. However, based on standard Chhattisgarh counselling practice, the following documents are typically required:
NEET-PG 2026 admit card and score card (proof of qualification and rank). MBBS degree certificate or provisional degree certificate (if degree is not yet conferred, a letter from your college confirming completion of all requirements). MBBS mark sheets (all semesters). Medical registration certificate (MCI/NMC registration or provisional registration). Category certificate (if you are applying under OBC, SC, or ST category — see 'Category Certificates' section below). Caste certificate (if applicable, issued by the competent authority in your state). Income certificate (if required for any specific quota). Domicile certificate or proof of residence in Chhattisgarh (if applying under state quota). Passport or Aadhaar card (proof of identity). PAN card or any other government-issued ID (if available). Photograph (passport-size, recent, as per specifications). Signature (as per specifications). Any other document specified in the full notice.
- NEET-PG 2026 admit card and score card
- MBBS degree certificate or provisional degree certificate
- MBBS mark sheets (all semesters)
- Medical registration certificate (MCI/NMC)
- Category certificate (if OBC/SC/ST)
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Income certificate (if required)
- Domicile/residence certificate (if required)
- Passport or Aadhaar card
- PAN card or government-issued ID
- Passport-size photograph
- Signature (as per specifications)
Category Certificates: Critical Rules to Avoid Rejection
If you are applying under a reserved category (OBC, SC, or ST), you must upload a valid category certificate issued by the competent authority. This is one of the most common reasons for application rejection, so read this section carefully.
OBC Certificate: Must be issued after 1 April 2025 (or the date specified in the notice). An OBC certificate issued before this date will be rejected. The certificate must clearly state that you do not belong to the 'Creamy Layer' (high-income group). If your certificate does not mention Creamy Layer status, it will be rejected. SC/ST Certificate: Must be issued by the District Magistrate or the competent authority in your state. It must clearly state your caste and that you belong to a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe. The certificate must be in English or Hindi. Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate: If you are applying under OBC-NCL, you must also upload a separate Non-Creamy Layer certificate confirming your income is below the threshold set by the government. Check the full notice for the exact income limit and the date from which the certificate must be issued.
Important: If your category certificate is invalid, expired, or does not meet the state's specifications, your application will be rejected even if all other documents are correct. Do not assume your old certificate is still valid — check the issue date and validity period. If you are unsure, contact the DME office or the issuing authority before submitting your application.
- OBC certificate must be issued after 1 April 2025 (check exact date in full notice)
- OBC certificate must explicitly state 'Not Creamy Layer' or 'NCL'
- SC/ST certificate must be issued by District Magistrate or competent authority
- SC/ST certificate must clearly state your caste name
- Non-Creamy Layer certificate required if applying under OBC-NCL
- All certificates must be in English or Hindi
- Expired or invalid certificates will result in rejection
College and Speciality Selection: How Choice Filing Works
After submitting your application, you must log back into the portal and proceed to 'Choice Filing'. This is where you select the colleges and specialities you wish to be considered for. Your choices are crucial — the allotment algorithm will match your rank and choices to available seats. If you do not file choices, you will not be allotted any seat, even if you are eligible.
The portal will display a list of all participating government and private medical colleges in Chhattisgarh, along with the specialities (MD/MS subjects) available at each college. You can select multiple colleges and specialities in order of preference. For example, you might choose: (1) Government Medical College, Raipur — Paediatrics, (2) Government Medical College, Raipur — Obstetrics & Gynaecology, (3) Private Medical College, Bilaspur — Paediatrics, and so on. The system will rank your choices in the order you enter them. During allotment, the algorithm will try to match you to your highest-ranked choice first; if that seat is not available, it will move to your second choice, and so on.
You can typically change your choices multiple times until the choice-filing deadline. After the deadline, no changes are allowed. Therefore, take time to research the colleges, their reputation, location, and the specialities offered before finalizing your choices. Do not rush through choice filing — this decision will affect your career for the next 3 years.
- Log in to the portal after application submission
- Navigate to 'Choice Filing' section
- View the list of participating colleges and specialities
- Select colleges and specialities in order of preference
- You can change your choices until the deadline
- After the deadline, no changes are allowed
- Finalize and submit your choices before the deadline
- If you do not file choices, you will not be allotted a seat
Seat Categories and Quotas: Who Gets Which Seats
Chhattisgarh's MD/MS seats are divided into different categories and quotas. Your eligibility for a particular seat depends on your category (General, OBC, SC, ST), your domicile status (Chhattisgarh resident or non-resident), and the quota rules. The notice does not provide the exact seat matrix or quota breakdown in the title, so you must check the full PDF for the detailed seat matrix.
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Typically, Chhattisgarh allocates seats as follows: General category seats (open to all candidates). OBC seats (reserved for Other Backward Classes). SC seats (reserved for Scheduled Castes). ST seats (reserved for Scheduled Tribes). Domicile quota (seats reserved for Chhattisgarh residents). Non-domicile quota (seats for candidates from other states). NRI quota (seats for Non-Resident Indian candidates). Management quota (at private colleges, if applicable). Your NEET-PG rank and category will determine which seats you are eligible for. A candidate with a higher rank in the General category may be allotted a General seat before a lower-ranked OBC candidate is allotted an OBC seat. However, if you are an OBC candidate, you can also compete for General seats if your rank is high enough.
The exact number of seats in each category and quota is provided in the seat matrix, which is usually published along with the counselling schedule. Download and study the seat matrix carefully to understand how many seats are available in your category and at your preferred colleges.
- General category seats (open to all)
- OBC reserved seats
- SC reserved seats
- ST reserved seats
- Domicile quota (Chhattisgarh residents)
- Non-domicile quota (other states)
- NRI quota (Non-Resident Indians)
- Management quota (private colleges)
Application Fee: What You Must Pay
The notice does not explicitly state the application fee in the title or summary provided. However, Chhattisgarh counselling typically charges a non-refundable application fee for participation. You must check the full PDF notice to confirm the exact fee amount and the payment method (online, bank transfer, etc.).
The fee is usually payable during the application submission process. You will be asked to pay via online banking, credit/debit card, or UPI. After payment, you will receive a receipt; save this for your records. The fee is non-refundable, even if your application is rejected or you do not participate in the counselling. If you are from a reserved category (SC/ST) or economically weaker section, there may be a fee waiver or concession; check the full notice for eligibility criteria.
- Application fee amount: [Check full PDF notice]
- Payment method: [Check full PDF notice]
- Fee is non-refundable
- Fee waiver/concession may be available for SC/ST/EWS candidates
- Save your payment receipt for records
Common Mistakes That Get Applications Rejected
Many candidates lose their seats due to preventable errors in the application. Here are the most common mistakes:
Incorrect NEET-PG roll number or score: Double-check your NEET-PG roll number and score before submitting. If these do not match the official NEET-PG result, your application will be rejected. Wrong or incomplete MBBS degree details: Ensure your MBBS college name, degree year, and registration number are exactly as they appear on your degree certificate. Mismatches will lead to rejection. Invalid or expired category certificate: If your OBC, SC, or ST certificate is expired or does not meet the state's specifications (e.g., OBC certificate issued before the cutoff date, or without 'Non-Creamy Layer' status), your application will be rejected. Missing or incorrect documents: If any required document is missing or in the wrong format (e.g., PDF instead of JPG, or file size too large), your application may be rejected. Do not assume the portal will accept it — check the specifications carefully. Not filing choices: Submitting the application is not enough. You must also file your college and speciality choices. If you do not file choices by the deadline, you will not be allotted any seat. Submitting after the deadline: The portal will close at the specified time on the deadline date. Late submissions are not accepted, even by a few minutes. Submit well before the deadline. Providing false information: If any information in your application is found to be false or misleading, your application will be rejected and you may face legal consequences. Always provide truthful information.
- Verify NEET-PG roll number and score match official results
- Ensure MBBS degree details are exact and complete
- Check category certificate validity and specifications
- Upload all required documents in correct format and size
- File college and speciality choices before the deadline
- Submit application well before the deadline
- Provide only truthful and accurate information
- Do not assume the portal will accept invalid documents
After Application: What Happens Next
Once the application and choice-filing deadline passes, the DME will process all applications and verify the documents. This verification process typically takes 2–3 days. During this time, the state will check that all candidates meet the eligibility criteria and that their documents are valid. If any document is found to be invalid or missing, the candidate may be contacted to submit a corrected version, or their application may be rejected.
After verification, the state will prepare the merit list based on NEET-PG scores and ranks. The merit list will be published on the DME website. You can check your position on the merit list using your application number or NEET-PG roll number. The merit list will show your rank, category, and eligibility for various seats.
Following the merit list, the allotment result will be announced. The allotment is done using a computerised algorithm that matches your rank and choices to available seats. You will be allotted a seat based on your rank, category, and the choices you filed. The allotment result will be published on the DME website. You must download and save your allotment letter.
After allotment, you will have a joining deadline (usually 3–5 days). You must report to your allotted college with your original documents (degree certificate, mark sheets, category certificate, etc.) and complete the admission formalities. If you do not join by the deadline, your seat will be cancelled and offered to the next candidate on the waiting list.
- DME verifies all applications and documents (2–3 days)
- Merit list is published based on NEET-PG scores
- Check your position on the merit list using your application number
- Allotment result is announced using a computerised algorithm
- Download your allotment letter from the DME website
- Report to your allotted college by the joining deadline
- Bring original documents for admission formalities
- Failure to join by deadline will result in seat cancellation
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
I have qualified NEET-PG 2026. Am I eligible to apply for Chhattisgarh MD/MS counselling?
Yes, if you have qualified NEET-PG 2026 and hold a valid MBBS degree from a recognised medical college, you are eligible to apply. You must also be an Indian national or an eligible NRI candidate. If you have already been allotted and joined a seat in another state's NEET-PG counselling for 2026-27, you are not eligible to apply here.
What is the application deadline for Round 1 counselling?
The notice announces that applications opened on 21 October 2026, but the exact closing date is not stated in the title or summary. You must download and read the full PDF notice to find the exact application and choice-filing deadline. Missing this deadline will result in your application being rejected.
What documents do I need to upload with my application?
You must upload NEET-PG admit card and score card, MBBS degree certificate or provisional degree certificate, MBBS mark sheets, medical registration certificate, category certificate (if applicable), caste certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate (if required), passport or Aadhaar card, and passport-size photograph. The full notice may list additional documents; check the PDF for the complete list.
My OBC certificate was issued in March 2025. Will it be accepted?
No, if the cutoff date for OBC certificates is 1 April 2025 (as is typical), a certificate issued in March 2025 will be rejected. You must obtain a new OBC certificate issued after the cutoff date. Additionally, your OBC certificate must explicitly state 'Not Creamy Layer' or 'NCL'; if it does not, it will be rejected.
I submitted my application but forgot to file my college choices. What should I do?
You must log back into the portal immediately and file your college and speciality choices before the deadline. If you do not file choices, you will not be allotted any seat, even if your application is approved. Choice filing is a separate and mandatory step after application submission.
Can I change my college and speciality choices after filing them?
Yes, you can change your choices multiple times until the choice-filing deadline. After the deadline, no changes are allowed. Therefore, take time to research colleges and specialities before finalizing your choices.
How is the allotment done? Will I get my first choice?
Allotment is done using a computerised algorithm that matches your NEET-PG rank and your choices to available seats. The algorithm tries to allot your highest-ranked choice first; if that seat is not available, it moves to your second choice, and so on. Your rank and the number of candidates ahead of you in your category determine whether you get your first choice.
What happens if I do not join the allotted college by the joining deadline?
If you do not report to your allotted college with original documents by the joining deadline, your seat will be cancelled and offered to the next candidate on the waiting list. You will lose your seat and will not be able to participate in further rounds of counselling.
Is there an application fee? How do I pay it?
The notice does not state the fee amount in the title or summary. You must check the full PDF notice for the exact fee and payment method (online banking, card, UPI, etc.). The fee is typically non-refundable, even if your application is rejected.
I am from another state. Can I apply for Chhattisgarh counselling?
Yes, you can apply if you have qualified NEET-PG 2026 and meet the eligibility criteria. However, you may be eligible only for non-domicile seats or general seats, depending on the quota rules. Check the seat matrix to see how many non-domicile seats are available in your preferred specialities.
Where can I find the full notice and the seat matrix?
The full notice is available as a PDF on the DME Chhattisgarh website (cgdme.in). The seat matrix is usually published along with the counselling schedule on the same website. Download both documents and study them carefully before applying.
What should I do if my application is rejected?
If your application is rejected, the DME will notify you of the reason (e.g., invalid category certificate, missing documents, incorrect NEET-PG details). You may be given an opportunity to submit a corrected document or appeal the rejection. Check the full notice for the appeal process and deadlines. If you cannot resolve the issue, you will not be able to participate in this round.
Download the full PDF notice from the DME Chhattisgarh website (cgdme.in) immediately to confirm the exact application closing date, choice-filing deadline, and all other details. Prepare all required documents now — especially your category certificate if you are applying under OBC/SC/ST — and ensure they meet the state's specifications. Submit your application and file your college choices well before the deadline; do not wait until the last moment. After allotment, report to your college by the joining deadline with original documents to secure your seat.
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