CG PMT 2026 Counselling Process

CG PMT (Chhattisgarh Pre-Medical Test) is no longer conducted as an independent exam. For the 2026 admission cycle, MBBS/BDS and other undergraduate medical seats in Chhattisgarh are filled through NEET-UG scores followed by a state-level counselling process which is commonly referred to as “Chhattisgarh NEET counselling.” In practice, when students refer to “CG PMT 2026 – Counselling Process”, it truly means the Chhattisgarh NEET UG counselling conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Raipur, using NEET-UG ranks.

Conducting authority and seat structure

• The Chhattisgarh NEET UG counselling for MBBS/BDS is organised by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Raipur, through the dedicated online portal (cgdme.admissions.nic.in).
• The counselling fills approximately 85% state-quota seats in government medical/dental colleges and applicable seats in participating private colleges, while 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government colleges are filled separately by the national authority (MCC).

Modes and number of rounds

• Chhattisgarh NEET counselling is conducted primarily in online mode, including registration, choice filling, and publication of allotment, with physical reporting at the allotted college for final admission and verification.
• Recent cycles have involved multiple rounds—typically Round 1, Round 2, a mop-up round, and, if seats remain, a stray/college-level round to exhaust vacancies.
• The same multi-round structure is expected to continue for 2026, with exact dates notified annually in the official schedule.

Step-wise counselling workflow

The overall process for a NEET-qualified candidate from Chhattisgarh generally follows the steps listed below –

• Online registration on the DME portal,
• Payment of counselling/registration fees,
• Publication of a list of registered candidates,
• Online choice filling and locking,
• Seat allotment result declaration,
• Document verification/scrutiny and reporting at the allotted institute,
• Followed by further rounds for upgradation or fresh allotment.

Each step has firm deadlines, and missing a deadline (for example, failing to report after allotment) can lead to cancellation of the offered seat and loss of that round’s chance.

Online registration and fee payment

To participate, candidates who have qualified NEET-UG with a valid score must first register on the DME counselling portal during the notified window by providing

• NEET roll number
• Application number
• Personal details
• Contact information
• Category/domicile data

They then pay a non-refundable registration or counselling fee online (amount and concessions as specified in the year-specific information bulletin) to complete the application; only registered and fee-paid candidates are considered for the state merit list.

State merit list and eligibility screening

• After registration closes, DME publishes a provisional list of candidates whose applications have been accepted for the counselling round, based on the NEET-UG score and basic eligibility (such as domicile category).
• This state merit list arranges candidates in order of merit within different categories (e.g., Unreserved, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) and becomes the reference for allotment and cut-off ranks for each round.
• Candidates whose documents or eligibility are doubtful may be asked for additional clarification before being allowed to proceed further.

Choice filling, locking and seat allotment

• Eligible candidates log in to their accounts and fill choices of courses (MBBS/BDS) and colleges in order of preference, often with the instruction to fill as many choices as possible to maximise chances.
• Once choices are submitted and locked within the deadline, they cannot usually be modified for that round, and the system runs an allotment algorithm based on state rank, preferences, reservation and seat availability.
• DME then releases the round-wise seat allotment list, specifying the allotted college, course, category, and candidate rank, and candidates download their provisional allotment letter.

Document verification and reporting

• Allotted candidates must physically report to the allotted college (or designated verification centre, if specified for that year) within the reporting period, carrying original documents plus photocopies.
• Documents typically include NEET admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and 12 marksheets and certificates, transfer/migration certificate, caste/tribe certificate, OBC-NCL/EWS certificate (if claimed), PwD certificate (if applicable), Chhattisgarh domicile certificate, photo ID, and passport-size photographs.
• A scrutiny committee verifies authenticity and validity (including date of issue of category/domicile documents), and failure at scrutiny can render a candidate ineligible for further rounds.

Upgradation, subsequent rounds and mop-up

• After Round 1, candidates usually get the option to either accept the seat and freeze it or accept while opting for possible upgradation in Round 2, subject to the year’s rules.
• Round 2 and mop-up rounds allow fresh registration or option changes as notified, and unfilled or newly vacated seats are offered to eligible candidates according to the updated state merit list and fresh choice entries.
• If seats remain even after a mop-up round, a stray/college-level round may be held, where colleges fill vacancies strictly from the merit list provided by DME; no new registrations or off-merit admissions are permitted legally.

Quotas, reservation and seat categories

• Chhattisgarh’s government medical and dental colleges reserve 85% of seats for state-quota (domicile) candidates, while 15% are allocated to the All India Quota managed separately.
• Within the state-quota pool, seats are distributed according to state reservation policies for SC, ST, OBC (non-creamy layer), EWS, PwD and other specified categories, and candidates must present valid, in-time certificates to claim these benefits.
• Private colleges may also have state-quota, management-quota and occasionally NRI-quota seats, each with their own fee structure but still routed through centralised counselling.

Important compliance points and common pitfalls

• The counselling instructions emphasise that all category, domicile and other eligibility documents should be dated on or before the last date of the first scrutiny.
• Later-dated certificates might not be accepted for that cycle.
• Missing reporting deadlines, providing inconsistent information between NEET and counselling forms, or failing document scrutiny can lead to cancellation and bar a student from subsequent rounds, hence careful reading of the latest Chhattisgarh NEET counselling brochure is essential.
• Candidates are also advised not to rely on offline agents and to complete all steps personally through the official portal to avoid misinformation or fraud.

FAQs

Q1. Who conducts the CG PMT 2026 (Chhattisgarh NEET) counselling?

Ans. The counselling for MBBS/BDS seats in Chhattisgarh is conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Raipur, via the online portal cgdme.admissions.nic.in, using NEET-UG scores as the basis of merit.

Q2. How many rounds are there in the Chhattisgarh NEET counselling process?

Ans. Typically there are multiple rounds—Round 1, Round 2, a mop-up round, and, if required, a stray or college-level round to fill any remaining vacant seats after centralised rounds.

Q3. What share of seats are available for Chhattisgarh domicile candidates?

Ans. Around 85% of seats in government medical and dental colleges fall under the state quota for Chhattisgarh domicile candidates, while 15% of seats are allotted under the All India Quota managed separately.

Q4. Is physical document verification required, or is the process fully online?

Ans. The counselling registration, choice filling and allotment are online, but candidates allotted a seat must usually report in person at the allotted college (or notified centre) for original document verification and admission formalities within the stipulated time.

Q5. Can a candidate upgrade to a better college after accepting a seat in an earlier round?

Ans. Yes, subject to the rules notified for that year, a candidate can often accept a Round 1 seat while opting for upgradation in Round 2 or subsequent rounds; if allotted a better preference later, the earlier seat is surrendered automatically.

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