Chhattisgarh NEET Counselling 2024

Chhattisgarh NEET Counselling 2024, conducted by the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Raipur, serves as the gateway for aspiring medical students to secure admission into MBBS and BDS programs offered by medical and dental colleges within the state. This crucial process is conducted entirely online and caters to students who have qualified for the NEET 2024 exam.

Counselling typically takes place in two online rounds, with a third "mop-up" round if seats remain vacant. To participate, eligible candidates must register on the official DME website (cgdme.admissions.nic.in) once the schedule is released. The registration process consists of creating an account, filling out an application form, and paying the required fee.

Following registration, critical steps such as choice filling and seat allocation occur. During the choice process, candidates express their preferences for colleges and courses based on factors such as location, infrastructure, and previous year's cut-offs. The DME then uses a merit-based system to allocate seats, taking into account the candidate's NEET score, category, and preferences. Throughout the process, staying informed via official DME communication channels is critical to ensuring timely participation and informed decision-making. By successfully navigating the Chhattisgarh NEET Counselling process, aspiring medical professionals in the state can pave the way for a rewarding career in healthcare.

Chhattisgarh NEET Counselling Highlights

Counselling Specifics	Details
Counselling Name	Chattisgarh NEET Counselling 2024
Counselling Conducting Authority	Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Raipur
Effective Entrance Exam	NEET Conducted by the NTA.
Courses Offered	MBBS and BDS
No. Of Medical Colleges in Chattisgarh	1
No. Of Dental Colleges in Chattisgarh	1
Total No. Of Medical Seats in Chattisgarh	150
Total No. Of Dental seats In Chattisgarh	100
No. Of Counselling round	4
Date of Counselling Start	6 JULY 2024(Tentative)
Official website	cgdme.admissions.nic.in

Chhattisgarh NEET Counselling 2024 Important Dates 

Round 1

Event	Date
Registration/ Payment	6 JULY 2024(Tentative)
Choice Filling/ Locking	Yet To Be Announced
Process Of Seat Allotment	Yet To Be Announced
Result Publications	Yet To Be Announced
Scrutiny Process	Yet To Be Announced
Final Result	Yet To Be Announced

Round 2 

Event	Date
Registration/ Payment	Yet To Be Announced
Choice Filling/ Locking	Yet To Be Announced
Process Of Seat Allotment	Yet To Be Announced
Result Publications	Yet To Be Announced
Scrutiny Process	Yet To Be Announced
Final Result	Yet To Be Announced

Round 3 (Mop-Up Round)

Event	Date
Registration/ Payment	Yet To Be Announced
Choice Filling/ Locking	Yet To Be Announced
Process Of Seat Allotment	Yet To Be Announced
Result Publications	Yet To Be Announced
Scrutiny Process	Yet To Be Announced
Final Result	Yet To Be Announced

Stray Vacancy Round 

Event	Date
Registration/ Payment	Yet To Be Announced
Choice Filling/ Locking	Yet To Be Announced
Process Of Seat Allotment	Yet To Be Announced
Result Publications	Yet To Be Announced
Scrutiny Process	Yet To Be Announced
Final Result	Yet To Be Announced

Chhattisgarh NEET Counselling 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria	Details
Nationality	Indian citizens, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) and Foreign Nationals (FNs) are eligible to apply.
Educational Qualification	Candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.
Minimum Aggregate Marks	General category candidates must have scored a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology in the qualifying examination. For SC/ST/OBC category candidates, the minimum aggregate marks required are 40%.
NEET Qualification	Candidates must have qualified in the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) exam and obtained the minimum qualifying percentile as specified by the authorities.
Domicile Requirement	Applicants must be bonafide residents of Chhattisgarh or satisfy other domicile requirements as specified by the state government.
Age Limit	The minimum age limit for candidates is 17 years as of December 31, 2024. There is no upper age limit for appearing in NEET exam.

NEET Counselling 2024 Cut-Off

Category	Cut-Off Percentile	NEET Cut-Off 2023	NEET Cut-Off 2024	No. Of Candidates
UR/EWS	50th Percentile	720-137	720-164	1165904
OBC	40th Percentile	136-107	163-129	100769
SC	40th Percentile	136-107	163-129	34326
ST	40th Percentile	136-107	163-129	14478
UR/EWS-PwD	45th Percentile	136-121	163-146	455
OBC-PwD	40th Percentile	120-107	145-129	270
SC-PwD	40th Percentile	120-107	145-129	55
ST-PwD	40th Percentile	120-107	141-129	11

Chhattisgarh NEET Counselling 2024 Procedure

Counselling  Registration 

Step 1: Visit the CGDME website.

• Open your web browser and go to www.cgdme.admissions.nic.in .

Step 2: Register yourself.

• Click on "New User Registration" and fill in the required information.
• Create a username and password for future logins.

Step 3: Login and fill out the application form.

• Use your registered username and password to log in.
• Carefully fill out the online application form, ensuring all information is accurate and current.
• Upload scanned copies of necessary documents as per the instructions.

Step 4: Pay the registration fee.

• Follow the instructions provided to pay the required fee online.

Step 5: Submit your application and download the confirmation page.

• Once you have reviewed the application and ensured everything is correct, submit it online.
• Download and save the confirmation page for your records.

Counselling Registration Fees

Category	Fees
UR/OBC	1000/-
ST/SC	500/-
NRI	10000/-

Counselling Process 

Step 1: Register and Submit Documents (Before First Scrutiny) 

• Register on the CGDME website (www.cgdme.admissions.nic.in).
• Submit the application form with the required fee and supporting documents.
• Ensure all documents (category certificate, EWS certificate, PwD certificate, Domicile, Class 12 marksheet, etc.) are dated before the first scrutiny deadline.
• Documents for PwD quota must be issued by the State Medical Board only.

Step 2: Round 1 (Main Counseling)

a) Registration: Pay the application fee and refundable security deposit.

b) Choice Filling and Locking: Choose your preferred colleges and courses, then lock your choices.

c) Seat Allotment: The system will assign seats based on merit, preferences, and seat availability.

d) Results: Check the CGDME website for your Round 1 seat allotment.

Step 3: Reporting at Allotted College (Round 1)

a) Upgrade Option: If allotted a college, you can choose to upgrade in Round 2 by reporting for document verification.

b) Mandatory Admission (Govt. Medical Colleges): If allotted a government medical college, admission is mandatory after document verification.

c) Admission Option (Private/Dental): Choose to get admitted or wait for possible upgrade in private medical/dental colleges.

Step 4: Round 2 (Fresh Choices)

a) Choice Filling: If not satisfied with Round 1 or didn't get a seat, submit fresh choices for Round 2.

b) Results: Check the CGDME website for your Round 2 seat allotment.

Step 5: Reporting at Allotted College (Round 2)

a) Admission and Security Deposit: If allotted a seat, take admission and pay the required fees. Failure to do so will lead to security deposit forfeiture.

Step 6: Mop-Up Round (Eligible Candidates Only)

a) Eligibility: Open to unallotted candidates, those wanting to upgrade from Govt./Private Dental colleges, and remaining unfilled seats.

b) Choice Filling: Fill fresh choices for the Mop-Up round.

c) Results: Check the CGDME website for your Mop-Up round seat allotment.

Step 7: Reporting at Allotted College (Mop-Up Round)

• Report at the allotted college for admission if you receive a seat.

State Stray Vacancy Round (No Fresh Registration)

• This round is conducted by CGDME for state-contributed seats based on a merit list sent to colleges.
• No fresh registration is allowed in this round.

Chhattisgarh NEET Counselling Documents Required

1. NEET Admit Card/ Result
2. Class 10 Mark Sheet/ Birth Certificate
3. Class 12 Mark Sheet
4. Caste/ Category Certificate (If Applicable)
5. Chhattisgarh State Residential Certificate
6. Chhattisgarh State Character Certificate
7. Income Certificate(For OBC Candidates)
8. PwD Certificate (If Applicable)
9. Freedom Fighter Certificate Issued By Collectorate (If Applicable)
10. Allotment Letter
11. Aadhaar Card/Other Photo Identity Proof

NEET UG Counselling 2024

NEET Counselling 2024 Primerily consist of Registrations, Choice filling, Choice Locking, Seat Allottement, Commenceme of Round of Counselling, Upgradtion and Reporting to Colleges which very Step to follow ensuring the smooth and effective way to complete counselling and get admitted to your desired colleges and making your dream come true as medical aspirant, Here’re some about steps to follow during Counselling Process;

Step 1: Registration 

• First and Foremost step to follow for Counselling is registration, Visit to the Medical Counselling Committee’s official website (Click Here).
• Then Locate the Registration link named ‘UG Counselling Registrations’ and Click on it
• After registration link has opened carefully filled up the registration form mentioning you personal details, academic details and other important details.
• After filling out registration form, make the payment for registration in make payment Section using the debit card or UPI.
• Once the payment is done, you will have the ‘preview’ where you can preview the registration and check whether details you have provided are correct or Not. Once you checked all the details you have provided click on ‘okay’. Take print out of registration or download pdf form for future references 
• Once registration is done click on the log out from the registration and move onward to choice filling Sections 

Step 2: Choice Filling 

• Upon registration the next step to follow is ‘Choice Filling’ where you can prefer list of Medical and dental colleges of your choice ensuring the best options for medical journey 
• After registration. Login again for the choice filling  with details you have provided during registration.
• Once you have logged in to choice filling, now you can fillied up choices for list of collehges which are best suited for you. 
• There is no limit for the list of choices you can select.
• Onces the choice filling is done move on to Choice locking section.

Step 3: Choice Locking 

• Once you selected all your perferred choice move on to the Choic Locking section ensuring that choices you have selected will be used in first round of NEET Counselling.
• Once you checked throughly through your selected perference, start locking all the colleges.
• Once you have locked all the choices, you can’t change the perference untill next round of counselling so carefully lock the choices

Step 4: Rounds of Counselling 

 The counselling for medical and dental will conducted with four rounds of Counselling while each round follows typical steps such as registration (for first round only. Auto Consideration for the other rounds), Choice filling and locking, seat allottment, result and document verification and reporting to allotted colleges;

Round 1:

• Register: Pay fees and register on MCC website.
• Choices: Fill and lock preferred colleges & courses.
• Seat Allotment: Based on rank & choices, get a seat.
• Results & Documents: Check result, upload certificates.
• Reporting: Report to college with documents (upgrade option).

Round 2:

• Automatic Consideration: No need to register if not allotted in Round 1.
• Fresh Registration: Register for Round 2 if new or missed Round 1.
• Choices: Fill new choices and lock them.
• Seat Allotment & Reporting: Similar to Round 1.
• Upgrade: Upgraded candidates need relieving from Round 1 seat.

Round 3:

• Automatic Consideration: Similar to Round 2.
• Fresh Registration: Similar to Round 2.
• Choices & Reporting: Similar to Round 1 & 2.

Final Stray Vacancy Round:

• Register: New registration required.
• Elimination: Candidates with seats are eliminated.
• Vacancy Round: Fill choices for vacant seats.
• Seat Allotment: Based on merit in this round.
• Joining: Join allotted seat or face consequences.

Step 5: Seat Allottment Process for the Rounds 

Here’s how seat allottment process works;

Common Steps for All Rounds:

• Choices Locked: After the choice filling window closes, your choices are locked.
• Rank Processing: Your NEET score and category are used to calculate your rank.
• Seat Allocation Algorithm: Seats are allocated based on a pre-defined algorithm considering:

1. Your rank in NEET Exam
2. Your locked choices
3. Seat availability in your chosen colleges and courses
4. Reservation categories

• Seat Allotment Results: Results are announced on the official website (MCC for AIQ, state websites for state quota).

Seat Acceptance:

If Allotted:

• Download your allotment letter.
• Upload required documents within the stipulated timeframe.
• Report to the allotted college with original documents for physical verification.

Not Allotted:

• Wait for the next round or consider Stray Vacancy Round (if applicable).

Step 6: Upgradations 

round but get a higher rank or preferred choice in a subsequent round. Here's a simplified breakdown:

Eligibility:

• Only applicable if you were allotted a seat in Round 1 or 2.
• Not possible in the Final Stray Vacancy Round.

Steps:

• Check Upgradation Option: After each round's result, see if upgradation is allowed in the next round.
• New Choices (Optional): If allowed, you can add or modify your choices for upgradation during the specified window.
• Locking: Lock your final choices for upgradation before the deadline.
• Upgradation Results: Wait for the next round's seat allotment results.
• Upgraded or Not Upgraded:

1. Upgraded: You'll receive an allotment letter for the new seat. Follow the acceptance steps (document upload, reporting) at the new college.
2. Not Upgraded: You retain your previous seat allocation.

Steps 7: Reporting to Allotted Colleges 

Once you're allotted a seat in your desired college through NEET Counselling, it's time to secure your spot! Here's a simplified breakdown of the reporting process:

Steps:

• Download Allotment Letter: Access and download your official seat allotment letter from the MCC website (for AIQ) or your state counselling authority's website.
• Document Verification: Prepare all required documents as mentioned in the allotment letter and official guidelines. These typically include:

1. Admit card, scorecard, mark sheets, certificates
2. Proof of identity and date of birth
3. Category certificate (if applicable)
4. Allotment letter
5. Photocopies of all documents

• Reporting Deadline: Strictly adhere to the reporting deadline specified in your allotment letter. Late reporting can lead to cancellation of your seat.
• Physical Reporting: Visit the allotted college in person within the stipulated timeframe. Carry the original documents for verification.
• Document Verification at College: College authorities will verify your documents and confirm your admission.
• Fee Payment: Pay the necessary fees as per the college's instructions.
• Seat Confirmation: Upon successful document verification and fee payment, your seat in the college is confirmed.

Documents Required

• Allotment Letter issued by MCC

• Admit Cards of Exam issued by NTA.

• NEET 2024 Result/ Rank letter issued by NTA.

• Date of Birth Certificate (if Metric Certificate does not bear the same)

• Class 10th Certificate

• Class 10+2 Certificate

• Class 10+2 Marks Sheet

• Eight (8) Passport size photograph same as affixed on the application

• form.

• Proof of identity (Aadhar/ PAN/ Driving Licence/ Passport)

NEET Counselling 2024 Fees

Non-Refundable Fees  (Registrations) 

Institutions	UR	SC/ST/OBC/PwD
15% AIQ/ Central Universities	INR 1,000	INR 500
Deemed Universities	INR 5,000	INR 5,000

Refundable Tuition Fees 

Institutions	UR	SC/ST/OBC/PwD
15% AIQ/ Central Universities	INR 10,000/-	INR 5,000/-
Deemed Universities	INR 25,000/-	INR 25,000/-

Admission Process

After receiving your allotment letter:

• Pay Fees: Follow instructions on the letter and university website to pay the centralized advance tuition fee.
• Report to College: Visit the allotted college in person within the specified timeframe. Bring the following documents:

1. Allotment letter
2. Proof of centralized fee payment
3. High School (10th) certificate (age proof)
4. Intermediate (10+2) certificate and marksheet
5. NEET UG 2023 Admit Card and Result/Rank letter
6. Category certificates (if applicable)
7. PWD certificate (if applicable)
8. Kashmiri Migrants certificates (if applicable) - Refer to information bulletin
9. Domicile certificate (Uttarakhand candidates only)
10. Valid ID proof
11. Other documents requested by the college (check website or contact them)
12. Bank Demand Draft for remaining fees (tuition, hostel, etc.)

Complete Admission: Your admission is finalized only after receiving the official admission letter from the college within the specified time.

Participating Colleges in Chhattisgarh NEET Counselling 2024

Medical Colleges in Chhattisgarh 

List of Government Medical Colleges in Chhattisgarh 

Name and Address of Medical College/Medical Institution	University Name	Management of College	Year of Inspection of College	Annual Intake (Seats)	Average Fees
All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur	Statutory Autonomous, AIIMS(Raipur)	Govt.	2012	125	Rs. 50,000/-
Chandulal Chandrakar Memorial Govt. Medical College, Durg	Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Sciences and Ayush University, Raipur	Govt.	2013	200	Rs. 50,000/-
Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences, Bilaspur	Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Sciences and Ayush University, Raipur	Govt.	2001	150	Rs. 50,000/-
Government Medical College (Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpyee Memorial Med. Col.), Rajnandgaon	Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Sciences and Ayush University, Raipur	Govt.	2014	125	Rs. 50,000/-
Government Medical College, Kanker	Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Sciences and Ayush University, Raipur	Govt.	2021	125	Rs. 50,000/-
Government Medical College, Korba	Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Sciences and Ayush University, Raipur	Govt.		125	Rs. 50,000/-
Government Medical College, Mahasamund	Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Sciences and Ayush University, Raipur	Govt.	2022	125	Rs. 50,000/-
Late Shri Baliram Kashyap Memorial NDMC Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur	Pt.Ravishankar Shukla University (Prev. Ravishankar University),Raipur	Govt.	2006	125	Rs. 50,000/-
Late Shri Lakhi Ram Agrawal Memorial Govt. Medical College, Raigarh	Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Sciences and Ayush University, Raipur	Govt.	2013	100	Rs. 50,000/-
Pt. J N M Medical College, Raipur	Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Sciences and Ayush University, Raipur	Govt.	1963	230	Rs. 50,000/-
Raipur Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Raipur	Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Sciences and Ayush University, Raipur	Society	2016	150	Rs. 50,000/-
Rajmata Shrimati Devendra kumari Singhdeo Government Medical College, Surguja ( C.G.)	Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Sciences and Ayush University, Raipur	Govt.	2016	125	Rs. 40,000/-
Shri Balaji Institute of Medical Science	Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Science & Ayush University of Chattisgarh	Society	2021	150	Rs. 50,000/-
Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhilai	Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Sciences and Ayush University, Raipur	Society	2016	150	Rs. 50,000/-

List of Private Medical Colleges in Chhattisgarh 

Name and Address of Medical College/Medical Institution	University Name	Management of College	Year of Inspection of College	Annual Intake (Seats)	Average Fees
Raipur Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Raipur	Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Sciences and Ayush University, Raipur	Society	2016	150	11,43,156/-
Shri Balaji Institute of Medical Science	Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Science & Ayush University of Chattisgarh	Society	2021	150	11,25,156
Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhilai	Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Memorial Health Sciences and Ayush University, Raipur	Society	2016	150	11,43,156/-

Dental Colleges in Chhattisgarh 

List of Government Dental Colleges in Chhattisgarh 

College Name	State	Est.Year	Type	Permitted Seats for Academic Year 2023-24		Average Fees
Govt. Dental College, Raipur, Chhattisgarh	Chhattisgarh	2003-04	Govt.	BDS	100	21,900/-

List of Private Dental Colleges in Chhattisgarh 

College Name	State	Est.Year	Type	Permitted Seats for Academic Year 2023-24		Average Fees
Chattisgarh Dental College & Research Institute, Rajnandgaon	Chhattisgarh	2001-02	Private	BDS	100	2,39,910/-
Maitri College of Dentistry and Research Centre, Durg	Chhattisgarh	2005-06	Private	BDS	100	27,800/-
New Horizon Dental College & Research Instiute, Bilaspur	Chhattisgarh	2006-07	Private	BDS	100	2,06,309/-
Rungta College of Dental Sciences & Research, Bhilai	Chhattisgarh	2005-06	Private	BDS	100	8,84,460 /-
Triveni Institute of Dental Sciences, Hosptial & Research Centre, Bilaspur	Chhattisgarh	2008-09	Private	BDS	100	2,01,700/-

Chhattisgarh NEET Counselling Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who conducts the Chhattisgarh NEET Counselling 2024?

A. The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Raipur, conducts the Chhattisgarh NEET Counselling 2024.

Q. When will the registration for the counselling start?

A. The exact date for registration has not been announced yet. Stay updated on the official CGDME website (www.cgdme.admissions.nic.in) for announcements.

Q. What is the eligibility criteria for the counselling?

A. You can find the detailed eligibility criteria in the table mentioned earlier.

Q. Is the counselling process online or offline?

A. The counselling process is primarily online. However, document verification might require physical visits to colleges in certain cases.

Q. How can I register for the counselling?

A. You can register on the CGDME website when the registration opens.

Q. What documents do I need to submit during registration?

A. You will need scanned copies of documents like category certificates, EWS certificate, class 12th marksheet, domicile certificate, and others as specified by the official notification.

Q. When and where do I need to submit the original documents?

A. You might need to submit original documents for verification at the allotted college during specific rounds (depending on the official notification).

Q. How are seats allotted in the counselling process?

A. Seats are allotted based on your NEET score, category, preferences, and seat availability.

Q. Can I change my choices after locking them?

A. No, you cannot change your choices once locked.

Q. What happens if I am allotted a seat in Round 1?

A. You have the option to upgrade in Round 2 by reporting for document verification at the allotted college. If it's a government medical college, admission is mandatory after successful verification.

Q. What if I am not satisfied with my allotted seat?

A. You can participate in subsequent rounds (like Round 2 and Mop-Up) by filling fresh choices, hoping for a better seat based on availability.