Chhattisgarh extends Round 1 counselling dates for NEET PG 2025 for state-quota seats

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME) Chhattisgarh has announced a crucial extension for the NEET PG 2025 Round 1 counselling. The final deadline for online registration is now November 23, 2025, and the window for choice filling and locking has been extended to November 24, 2025 (11:59 PM). This move aligns the State Quota admission timeline with recent changes in the MCC AIQ schedule. Aspirants must immediately visit cgdme.admissions.nic.in to finalize their preferences for MD/MS seats in Chhattisgarh's Government and Private medical colleges.

The competitive admission cycle for postgraduate medical courses (MD/MS/Post-MBBS DNB) in Chhattisgarh has received a critical update. The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Chhattisgarh, the statutory body responsible for conducting the NEET PG 2025 counselling for the State Quota seats, has announced an extension for the first round of admissions. This decision comes in response to the dynamic changes and extensions in the central counselling schedule announced by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).

​As of November 22, 2025, the timeline for the crucial Round 1 activities has been revised: the final date for online registration has been pushed to November 23, 2025, and the vital window for choice filling and locking is now open until November 24, 2025 (23:59 Hrs). This extension is a lifeline for aspirants who are yet to register or those who need to strategically revise their selection of colleges and courses. Candidates are strictly advised to complete all formalities through the official portal, cgdme.admissions.nic.in, as this is likely the final extension for the primary phase.

​Revised Round 1 Schedule and Critical Deadlines

​The DME Chhattisgarh has provided clear, updated timelines for the most critical stages of the Round 1 counselling process. Missing these new deadlines will result in the candidate's exclusion from the allotment process.

• ​Final Online Registration Deadline: November 23, 2025. This date includes the time limit for all online application and fee payment submissions for new applicants.
• ​Choice Filling and Locking Window:November 19 to November 24, 2025 (23:59 Hrs). Candidates must ensure they submit their order of preferences and lock their choices within this period. Unlocked choices may be auto-locked by the system, but candidates should manually lock them for safety.
• ​Publication of Merit List: The updated State Merit List for Round 1 is expected to be published shortly after the registration deadline, typically on November 25, 2025, to proceed with the seat allotment process.
• ​Seat Allotment Result and Reporting: The dates for the Round 1 Seat Allotment Result publication and the subsequent window for physical reporting and admission to the allotted institutes are still To Be Notified (TBN) but are expected to follow immediately after the merit list release, likely starting around November 28, 2025.

​ Choice Filling Strategy: Maximizing Seat Allotment

​Chhattisgarh offers seats in both prestigious Government Medical Colleges and Private Medical Colleges. Strategic choice filling is paramount to securing a desired MD/MS seat based on the NEET PG rank.

• ​Understanding the Seat Matrix: Candidates must download and meticulously study the Official Seat Matrix released by DME Chhattisgarh. This matrix details the availability of seats under various quotas: 
  • ​State Quota: Seats in Government Medical Colleges and Government Quota seats in Private Medical Colleges.
  • ​Private/Management Quota: Seats in Private Medical Colleges available to candidates, often with higher fees.
• ​Order of Preference: The principle of choice filling is always to list options in strict descending order of preference. For instance, if you prefer MD Radiology in Pt. JNM Medical College, Raipur, over all other options, it must be listed as Choice 1.
• ​Affordability Factor: Chhattisgarh's Private Medical Colleges often have significant annual fees, which must be considered during choice filling. Candidates only willing to pay the lower fees of Government Quota seats should prioritize those and avoid placing high-fee Management Quota seats unless they are financially prepared.
• ​Utilizing Domicile Advantage: Only candidates with a valid Chhattisgarh Domicile certificate are eligible for the highly subsidized State Quota seats in Government Medical Colleges. Non-domicile candidates are generally restricted to the Private/Management Quota seats.

​ Key Institutions and Admission Formalities

​Chhattisgarh is committed to expanding its medical education infrastructure, making admission to its colleges a valuable opportunity for specialization.

• ​Premier Government Medical Colleges:
  • ​Pt. JNM Medical College, Raipur: The flagship institution in the state, offering the highest number of seats and the most competitive cutoffs.
  • ​Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS), Bilaspur
  • ​Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Medical Sciences (SSIMS), Bhilai (Private, often highly sought after).
• ​Mandatory Document Readiness: Since the timeline for reporting will be highly compressed once the result is out, candidates must keep all original documents ready. These typically include: 
  • ​NEET PG 2025 Scorecard and Admit Card.
  • ​MBBS Degree and Mark Sheets.
  • ​Internship Completion Certificate.
  • ​Permanent/Provisional State Medical Council Registration.
  • ​Chhattisgarh Domicile and Caste Certificates (if applicable).
• ​Fee Structure and Bonds: Candidates must download the official fee structure notification. Government colleges offer highly subsidized tuition. Private colleges have fees that must be paid as per the structure, and all admitted candidates are typically required to execute a service bond (to serve the state for a defined period) and/or a discontinuation bond (penalty for leaving the course midway).

​Conclusion

​The extension of the Chhattisgarh NEET PG 2025 Round 1 choice-filling deadline to November 24, 2025, is a final and non-negotiable opportunity for medical aspirants. With the deadlines for registration closing on November 23 and choice filling on November 24, candidates must act immediately. Log in to cgdme.admissions.nic.in, carefully review the seat matrix, and lock your strategic choices to secure your seat in one of Chhattisgarh's postgraduate medical programs.

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