Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2025 Commences Today

A pivotal moment has arrived for medical and dental aspirants in Chhattisgarh as the NEET UG 2025 counselling process for State Quota (85%) MBBS and BDS seats officially commences today, July 29, 2025. The entire counselling procedure will be conducted online in four distinct phases, aiming to streamline admissions into various government and private medical and dental colleges across the state.

The Office of the Commissioner Medical Education (CME), Chhattisgarh, is the organizing authority for this crucial counselling. All eligible candidates who have successfully qualified NEET UG 2025 and meet the state's domicile criteria are urged to initiate their participation without delay.

Initial Steps & Important Information:

While the detailed phase-wise schedule will be published on the official portals, the commencement of counselling typically signals the opening of the online registration window. Aspirants are advised to immediately visit the designated counselling portal: https://cgdme.admissions.nic.in.

Key aspects to note about the Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2025 Counselling:

• Online Process: The entire counselling process, including registration, choice filling, and seat allotment, will be conducted in an online mode, ensuring accessibility and transparency.
• Four Phases: The counselling will unfold in four phases, indicating a structured approach to fill all available seats through multiple rounds, including potentially a mop-up or stray vacancy round.
• Official Portals: All official notifications, detailed schedules, seat matrices, admission rules, and any subsequent updates will be available on the DME Chhattisgarh website (www.cgdme.in) and the counselling portal (cgdme.admissions.nic.in). Candidates should rely solely on these official sources.
• Final Admission Date: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has set October 3, 2025, as the final admission date for NEET UG 2025, underscoring the importance of timely participation.

Eligibility Criteria for State Quota:

To be eligible for Chhattisgarh NEET UG State Quota counselling, candidates must:

• Have qualified NEET UG 2025 by securing the minimum required percentile.
• Be a domicile of Chhattisgarh (as per state rules).
• Have passed Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects, meeting the minimum aggregate marks (50% for General, 40% for SC/ST/OBC categories).
• Be at least 17 years old by December 31, 2025.

Documents to Prepare:

Candidates will be required to upload scanned copies of several essential documents during registration and present the originals for physical verification at the time of reporting to the allotted college. These typically include:

• NEET UG 2025 Admit Card & Scorecard/Result
• Class 10th Marksheet (for Date of Birth proof)
• Class 12th Marksheet and Passing Certificate
• Chhattisgarh Domicile Certificate
• Caste Certificate (if applicable - SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/PwD)
• Income Certificate (for OBC-NCL, EWS, etc.)
• Aadhaar Card/Valid Photo ID
• Recent passport-size photographs
• Transfer Certificate, Migration Certificate, Character Certificate (to be submitted later if not available immediately)
• Medical Fitness Certificate

Conclusion:

Today marks the beginning of a crucial phase for NEET UG aspirants in Chhattisgarh. By swiftly completing the online registration and carefully following all subsequent instructions on the official DME Chhattisgarh websites, candidates can effectively secure their MBBS or BDS seats for the upcoming academic year. Stay vigilant for the detailed schedule of choice filling and allotment rounds.