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Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026: Round 1 State Quota Cutoff Ranks and Reporting Deadline Explained

The Directorate of Medical Education, Raipur has released Round 1 seat allotment and cutoff ranks for Chhattisgarh's 85% state quota MBBS/BDS seats, with allotted candidates reporting to colleges by August 27, 2026.

MedAdmit News Desk 29 Aug 2026 5 min read

If you registered for Chhattisgarh's state NEET UG counselling, the Round 1 result is now out, and it tells you exactly where you stand for an MBBS or BDS seat in the state's government and private colleges. The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Raipur uploaded the allotment order and cutoff ranks on August 25, 2026 on the official portal, cgdme.admissions.nic.in. This result covers the 85% state quota seats in government medical colleges, along with government and management quota seats in private medical and dental colleges. For any aspirant allotted a seat, the reporting window is tight, so understanding the cutoff table and the reporting rules right now matters more than waiting for later rounds.

Check your NEET UG roll number against the Chhattisgarh Round 1 allotment list immediately and report to your allotted college by the deadline, or you risk losing the seat without a formal cancellation.

What Exactly Was Released

The DME's Round 1 allotment covers two categories of seats: the 85% state quota in Chhattisgarh's government medical colleges, and both government and management quota seats in private medical and dental colleges affiliated to the state counselling process. This means the cutoff numbers below are specific to state-quota candidates who registered through the Chhattisgarh counselling portal, not the separate All India Quota (AIQ) process run by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).

Every candidate's roll number, allotted college and allotted course are listed in the PDF result. There is no separate personalised letter mailed out; candidates must search the list themselves and download their own allotment document for reporting.

Round 1 Opening and Closing Ranks

The opening rank is the best (lowest) state merit rank that got a seat in that college and course; the closing rank is the last, or highest, rank that still made it in. If your rank falls between these two numbers for a college, you were allotted that seat in Round 1. If your rank is better (lower) than the opening rank of a college you wanted, but you weren't allotted it, it usually means you did not list that choice, or a higher preference was allotted instead.

InstituteCourseOpening RankClosing Rank
Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Medical College, RaipurMBBS464
Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS), BilaspurMBBS56139
Bharat Ratna Late Shree Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial Medical College, RajnandgaonMBBS131204
Late Shri Baliram Kashyap Memorial Medical College, JagdalpurMBBS125258
Chandulal Chandrakar Memorial Government Medical College, DurgMBBS78432
Rajmata Smt. Devendra Kumari Singhdeo Government Medical College, Ambikapur (Surguja)MBBS207358
Late Shri Lakhi Ram Agrawal Memorial Government Medical College, RaigarhMBBS209315
Late Bisahu Das Mahant Memorial Medical College, KorbaMBBS362516
Government Medical College, MahasamundMBBS391560
Late Smt. Indira Gandhi Memorial Government Medical College, KankerMBBS324597
Government Medical College, ManendragarhMBBS604718
Shri Rawatpura Sarkar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Nava RaipurMBBS5731,529
Shri Balaji Institute of Medical Science, Mowa RaipurMBBS5922,142
Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Medical Science, Junwani BhilaiMBBS8573,263
Abhishek I Mishra Memorial Medical College & Research, Junwani-Bhilai, DurgMBBS2,3745,084
Government Dental College, RaipurBDS5781,287
Rungta College of Dental Sciences & Research, BhilaiBDS1,3537,445
Maitri College of Dentistry and Research Center, DurgBDS2,1698,997
Triveni Institute of Dental Sciences, Hospital & Research Centre, BilaspurBDS3,0848,241
New Horizon Dental College and Research Institute, BilaspurBDS2,5088,550
Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026 Round 1 state-quota opening and closing ranks (selected colleges)

Why This Round Was Delayed

Chhattisgarh's Round 1 allotment was held back until the MCC finished announcing the All India Quota Round 1 result. This is a routine but important sequencing step: because 15% of government medical college seats nationally go to AIQ candidates, states cannot finalise their own 85% quota lists until they know which of their state candidates have already taken an AIQ seat and dropped out of the state list. Aspirants who apply to both AIQ and state counselling should always expect the state result to trail the national one by a few days.

What Allotted Candidates Must Do Now

The reporting window for this round runs from August 21 to August 27, 2026. If you have been allotted a seat, do not wait until the last day.

  • Download the Round 1 allotment letter from cgdme.admissions.nic.in and verify your name, roll number, allotted college and course.
  • Keep originals ready: Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets, NEET UG scorecard, domicile/residence proof, category certificate (if applicable), and passport-size photographs.
  • Confirm the fee amount and accepted payment mode with the college before reporting; do not carry only cash if the college requires online payment.
  • Report physically to the allotted college on or before August 27, 2026, since a missed deadline in most state counselling processes counts as a no-show and can forfeit the seat.
  • Decide in advance whether you want to accept the seat and upgrade in later rounds, or exit the process, since Chhattisgarh's rules define separate categories for upgrade requests and free exits.

What This Means If You Weren't Allotted a Seat

Not being allotted a seat in Round 1 is not the end of the process. Chhattisgarh, like other states, runs multiple counselling rounds, and vacant seats arising after Round 1 reporting will be added to a fresh vacancy matrix for Round 2. If your rank was close to a closing rank shown above, especially for private management-quota MBBS or BDS seats, there is a reasonable chance of a seat opening up as some allotted candidates upgrade or exit.

Keep monitoring the official portal directly rather than relying on rumours or unofficial forwards, since counselling schedules and vacancy numbers change quickly during this period.

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Frequently asked questions

Where do I check my Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026 Round 1 result?

On the official portal, cgdme.admissions.nic.in. The Round 1 seat allotment and cutoff PDF was uploaded on August 25, 2026. Search the list using your NEET UG roll number.

What is the last date to report to my allotted college?

The official reporting window is August 21 to August 27, 2026. Candidates allotted a seat must report to the college within this period with all required documents.

Does this cutoff apply to the All India Quota seats too?

No. This result is specific to Chhattisgarh's 85% state quota seats in government colleges, plus government and management quota seats in private medical and dental colleges. AIQ seats are allotted separately by the Medical Counselling Committee.

My rank is higher (worse) than the closing rank shown for a college. Can I still get in later?

Possibly. Closing ranks typically improve or shift in later rounds as some allotted candidates upgrade to better colleges or exit the process, freeing up seats. Watch for the Round 2 vacancy matrix on the official portal after August 27.

What documents should I carry while reporting?

Carry your NEET UG scorecard, Class 10 and 12 marksheets, category certificate if applicable, domicile proof, photographs, and the downloaded allotment letter, along with the admission fee in the mode specified by the college.

Can I upgrade to a better college in the next round after accepting a seat now?

Yes, subject to Chhattisgarh's counselling rules on upgrades. Candidates typically need to report and pay fees for their current allotment first, then indicate an upgrade preference for later rounds rather than skipping reporting altogether.

If you have a Chhattisgarh state quota rank, check the official portal today, confirm your allotment details, and complete reporting well before August 27, 2026. Keep watching cgdme.admissions.nic.in for the Round 2 registration schedule and updated vacancy list, since that round will decide the next set of opportunities for candidates who missed out this time.

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