Overview
The Directorate of Medical Education, Chhattisgarh, has opened NEET UG 2026 Round 2 registration from September 5, 2026, for candidates seeking MBBS and BDS admission through the state counselling process. The total number of available seats has not been specified and will depend on the official Round 2 seat matrix, including seats left vacant after the first round.
Candidates must register online at cgdme.admissions.nic.in, submit the required details, pay the applicable fee and complete choice filling within the prescribed schedule.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Directorate of Medical Education, Chhattisgarh |
| Post Name | MBBS/BDS Admission through NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Counselling |
| Total Vacancies | As per the Round 2 seat matrix; not specified |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | cgdme.admissions.nic.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | September 5, 2026 |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
The detailed deadlines for registration, fee payment, choice filling, choice locking, seat allotment and reporting have not been provided in the available notification details. Applicants should monitor the counselling portal regularly because choices generally cannot be changed after the locking deadline.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English from a recognised board.
- Applicants must have qualified NEET UG 2026 and secured the required category-wise qualifying percentile.
- Minimum marks in the qualifying examination must comply with the applicable National Medical Commission, Dental Council and counselling regulations.
- Candidates must meet Chhattisgarh domicile, category and institutional eligibility requirements wherever applicable.
- Applicants who participated in an earlier counselling round should verify the rules governing upgradation, resignation, forfeiture and fresh choice submission.
Age Limit
- The candidate should ordinarily have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2026.
- Any upper-age condition or relaxation will be governed by prevailing NEET UG and regulatory guidelines.
- Date of birth must match the Class 10 certificate or another accepted official record.
Fees
- The Round 2 registration or counselling fee has not been specified in the available details.
- Candidates should check the fee displayed on the portal before submitting the application.
- Any refundable security deposit, if applicable, must be paid separately according to the candidate's category and institution type.
- Applicants should save the online payment receipt for counselling and admission verification.
Selection Process
- Registration and eligibility verification: Candidates must register for Round 2, provide NEET UG details and submit the applicable fee and documents.
- Merit-based seat allotment: Seats will be allotted on the basis of NEET UG 2026 rank, category, eligibility, reservation rules, seat availability and the order of choices submitted.
- Document verification and admission: Allotted candidates must download the allotment letter, report to the designated institution, complete document verification and pay the admission fee within the deadline.
How to Apply
- Visit the Chhattisgarh NEET UG counselling portal at cgdme.admissions.nic.in.
- Open the link for NEET UG 2026 Round 2 registration on the homepage.
- Sign in using the required NEET UG roll number, application number, registered contact details or counselling credentials.
- New participants should complete registration by entering their personal, academic, domicile and category information carefully.
- Upload the required documents in the prescribed format, including the NEET scorecard, admit card, Class 10 and 12 certificates, identity proof, domicile certificate and category certificate, if applicable.
- Pay the displayed counselling fee and security deposit through the available online payment method.
- Select preferred MBBS and BDS colleges and arrange them in the desired order. Review seat type, category and institution details before saving choices.
- Lock the choices before the deadline and download the confirmation page. Candidates should also retain copies of the payment receipt, submitted form and locked-choice list.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When did Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026 Round 2 registration begin?
The online registration process began on September 5, 2026.
2. Who can participate in the second counselling round?
NEET UG 2026-qualified candidates who satisfy the state eligibility rules may participate. Candidates from earlier rounds must also comply with the applicable upgradation and resignation conditions.
3. Is choice filling compulsory for Round 2 seat allotment?
Yes. Candidates must submit and lock their preferred colleges and courses to be considered for allotment. The exact choice-filling and locking deadlines are TBA.
