If you registered for Chhattisgarh's state quota NEET UG 2026 counselling, the wait for Round 1 results is over. The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Raipur has published the Round 1 seat allotment for MBBS and BDS seats in the state, and every allotted candidate now has a hard deadline to act on it. This matters because state counselling rounds run on a tight clock, and missing the reporting window means losing the seat outright — with no automatic second chance in the same round. Anyone tracking Chhattisgarh admissions, or comparing it against their All India Quota (AIQ) options, needs to understand exactly what happens next and by when.
Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026 Round 1 allottees must download their allotment letter and complete reporting at the assigned college by September 3, 2026, or the seat will be released for the next round.
What DME Raipur has actually announced
DME Raipur first released the Chhattisgarh state merit list for NEET UG 2026 on August 18, 2026, covering 9,195 candidates who had registered and locked their choices on the counselling portal. Using this merit list along with candidates' submitted preferences, the department generated the Round 1 seat allotment result, released on August 26, 2026.
The allotment covers government and private medical and dental colleges under the Chhattisgarh state quota — the pool of seats left after the All India Quota (AIQ) share is set aside for national-level counselling by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). Only candidates who had registered on the state portal and filled/locked their choices were eligible to be considered in this round.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| State merit list released | August 18, 2026 |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | August 26, 2026 |
| Reporting and admission window | Till September 3, 2026 |
| Round 2 registration schedule | To be announced |
How to get your allotment letter
The allotment letter is only available through the official portal, cgdme.admissions.nic.in, and is not sent by email or SMS. Candidates need their roll number, date of birth and the security PIN set during registration to retrieve it.
- Go to cgdme.admissions.nic.in and open the Round 1 Seat Allotment link on the homepage
- Log in with roll number, date of birth and security PIN
- View the allotment letter on screen and download a clear copy
- Take a printout — the college will insist on the physical letter at reporting
Reporting checklist: what to carry to the college
Reporting happens directly at the allotted college, not at a central counselling desk. Colleges typically insist on originals plus two full sets of photocopies, so it helps to prepare the folder in advance rather than scrambling at the last moment.
- Round 1 provisional seat allotment letter
- NEET UG 2026 scorecard and admit card
- Class 10 marksheet/certificate (date of birth proof)
- Class 12 marksheet and passing certificate
- Chhattisgarh domicile certificate, where applicable
- Category certificate for SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates
- Aadhaar card and one government photo ID
- At least six recent passport-size photographs
- Course fee as prescribed by the allotted college
Why the September 3 deadline deserves real attention
State counselling rounds and the AIQ schedule from MCC run in parallel, not one after the other. Accepting a Round 1 seat in Chhattisgarh and completing admission can affect your standing in other ongoing rounds, including AIQ, depending on the specific locking or freeze rules applicable this year — so read the fine print on your allotment letter and the portal notice before you report.
If a candidate does not report and complete admission formalities by September 3, 2026, the seat is treated as vacated and rolled back into the pool for the next round. There is no provision to walk in after the deadline and claim the same Round 1 seat.
Understanding the state quota structure
Chhattisgarh's state quota allotment applies its own domicile and category rules distinct from AIQ. Domicile candidates get first preference for seats reserved under the state quota pool, while non-domicile candidates can only be considered for seats specifically notified as open to all-India candidates.
This is a useful reminder for aspirants from outside Chhattisgarh who applied here as a backup option: your chances and category eligibility in this counselling are governed by state-specific rules, which can differ meaningfully from what applies in AIQ or in your home state's counselling.
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Where do I check my Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026 Round 1 allotment result?
On the official DME Raipur counselling portal, cgdme.admissions.nic.in, using your roll number, date of birth and the security PIN you set during registration.
What is the last date to report if I have been allotted a seat?
September 3, 2026. You must complete document verification and admission at the allotted college by this date.
What happens if I miss the September 3 reporting deadline?
The allotted seat is treated as vacant and released back into the pool for a later round. You cannot claim the same Round 1 allotment after the deadline.
How many candidates were on the Chhattisgarh state merit list this year?
The merit list released on August 18, 2026 included 9,195 candidates.
Does accepting a Chhattisgarh state quota seat affect my AIQ counselling chances?
It can, since state counselling and AIQ rounds run alongside each other. Check the locking/freeze conditions mentioned on your allotment letter and the portal before reporting, so you understand what accepting this seat means for your other ongoing options.
What documents are compulsory at the reporting college?
Your Round 1 allotment letter, NEET UG 2026 scorecard and admit card, Class 10 and 12 certificates, domicile certificate (where applicable), category certificate if relevant, Aadhaar and photo ID, six recent photographs, and the prescribed course fee.
When will Round 2 registration for Chhattisgarh open?
DME Raipur has not announced a Round 2 schedule yet. It will be published on cgdme.admissions.nic.in, and candidates who don't secure or accept a Round 1 seat should watch for it.
If you have a Chhattisgarh Round 1 allotment, download the letter today, cross-check the college, course and category status carefully, and assemble your documents well before September 3. Keep an eye on cgdme.admissions.nic.in for the Round 2 schedule if you plan to try for a different seat or missed out this time.
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