Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Counselling Registration Begins

The Directorate of Medical Education, Chhattisgarh (CGDME) has officially initiated the online registration for the Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026 Round 2 counselling process. Eligible candidates who have qualified the NEET UG 2026 examination and aspire to secure MBBS or BDS seats in government and private medical/dental colleges across Chhattisgarh can now apply. The online application window commenced on September 5, 2026, following the release of the official notice on September 4, 2026.

Eligibility Criteria and Courses

Candidates must have successfully qualified the NEET UG 2026 examination to be eligible for the Round 2 counselling. This counselling round is specifically for admission to undergraduate MBBS and BDS programs offered in various government and private medical and dental colleges located within Chhattisgarh. Seats will be allotted based on NEET UG merit, domicile status, and choices filled by the candidates.

How to Apply for Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Counselling

Follow these step-by-step instructions to successfully register and fill choices for the Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026 Round 2 counselling:

1. Visit the Official Portal: Navigate to the Directorate of Medical Education (DME) Chhattisgarh admissions website at cgdme.admissions.nic.in.
2. Login or Register: If you are a candidate who registered in Round 1, log in using your existing username and password. New candidates must click on "New User Registration" to create fresh login credentials.
3. Update Application Details: Carefully review and update any personal, academic, or category-related information as required for Round 2. Ensure all details are accurate.
4. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of all necessary certificates and documents. If these were already submitted in Round 1, ensure they are still valid and correctly linked.
5. Pay Application Fee: Complete the registration fee payment online. The applicable fee will be displayed on the portal. Keep the transaction receipt for future reference.
6. Fill Choices: Proceed to the choice-filling window and select your preferred colleges and courses. Arrange them in your genuine order of preference.
7. Lock Your Choices: It is crucial to lock your choices before the specified deadline. Choices that are not locked in time may not be considered for seat allotment.
8. Save Confirmation: After successful submission, download and save the confirmation page or registration receipt. This document is essential for future reference and admission processes.

Important Instructions & Advisories

• Candidates should note that choices filled and locked in Round 1 typically do not automatically carry forward to Round 2. It is generally required to fill fresh choices for Round 2. Always confirm this instruction against the latest official Round 2 notice.
• Once the choice-locking window closes, preferences cannot be altered. Candidates are advised to exercise extreme caution while filling and locking their choices.
• Verify your eligibility and domicile status thoroughly before submitting the application form. Any discrepancies can lead to rejection during the document verification stage.
• Regularly check the official portal cgdme.admissions.nic.in for all updates regarding seat allotment results, reporting instructions, and subsequent counselling rounds.
• Following Round 2, any remaining vacant seats are generally filled through a Mop-Up Round and, subsequently, a Stray Vacancy Round.