CG NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Round Registration Begins; Apply by November 5

Published 3 Nov 20264 min read

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Chhattisgarh, has opened registration and choice filling for the NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Round (Round 5). Eligible candidates can register and lock their college preferences until November 5, 2026, at 11:59 PM on cgdme.admissions.nic.in .
This is the final counselling round for Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026 state quota MBBS and BDS admissions. No further rounds will be conducted for the 2026-27 academic year .
Who Can Apply for CG NEET Special Stray Round 2026?
Eligibility for this round has been reported with some variation across sources. Based on the official notification cited by multiple reports:
Eligible candidates include:
- Previously registered candidates who were not allotted a seat in any earlier round
- Fresh eligible candidates who register now (per Medical Dialogues and NEET2Seat)
Not eligible:
- Candidates who were allotted a seat in an earlier round, whether or not they joined
Important: Collegedunia reports that "fresh registrations are not permitted" , conflicting with the above. Candidates should verify their eligibility on the official portal before applying. [VERIFY]
Previously registered eligible candidates must refill and lock choicesโall choices submitted in earlier rounds have been automatically cancelled .
CG NEET Special Stray Round: Important Dates
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Registration and choice filling begin | November 3, 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Registration and choice filling deadline | November 5, 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Choice locking | November 5, 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Seat allotment result | To be notified on the portal |
Source: DME Chhattisgarh notice as reported by
How to Register and Fill Choices
- Visit cgdme.admissions.nic.in
- Open the NEET UG (MBBS/BDS) 2026 counselling section
- Click the Round 5 / Special Stray Round registration link
- Log in with NEET UG 2026 roll number and password (or complete fresh registration if eligible)
- Pay the applicable counselling fee online
- Select preferred colleges and courses
- Lock choices before the November 5 deadline
- Download the confirmation page
Counselling Fee Structure
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved and OBC | Rs 1,000 |
| SC and ST | Rs 500 |
| NRI quota | Rs 10,000 |
Source:
Candidates who previously registered for government colleges only and now wish to include private colleges must pay the difference between the private college fee and the amount already paid .
Documents Required
Candidates should keep the following ready:
- NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard
- Class 10 and 12 marksheets and certificates
- Chhattisgarh domicile certificate
- Category certificate (if applicable)
- PwD certificate (if applicable)
- Valid photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport)
- Passport-size photographs
Note: The source article lists "NEET 2025 Admit Card," which appears to be a typographical error. The correct document is the NEET UG 2026 admit card. [VERIFY]
What Happens After Choice Locking
The seat allotment result will be published on the official portal. The notice does not specify a result date . Candidates are advised to monitor cgdme.in and cgdme.admissions.nic.in for updates.
Seat availability: Reports indicate 72 total vacancies (14 MBBS, 58 BDS). All 14 MBBS seats are in private medical colleges under management quota . [VERIFY] โ confirm on the official seat matrix.
Important: If a candidate is allotted a seat but does not take admission, or joins and later relinquishes it, the registration fee will be forfeited .





