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NEET counselling in Chhattisgarh — how it actually works for you.

NEET UG counselling in Chhattisgarh is held through two parallel routes: the Directorate of Medical Education, Chhattisgarh (CGDME) fills ~85% of government seats on a state-domicile rank, while MCC's All-India Quota (AIQ) fills ~15% on your all-India rank (AIR) — no domicile required. Pt. J N M Medical College, Raipur closed near AIR 15,581 via AIQ but 24,483 via Chhattisgarh state quota in 2025 — two different ranks, one college. Government seats carry a ₹0.0L · 1 yr rural-service bond. Domicile eligibility: CG domicile: Must be a resident of Chhattisgarh. Government colleges (10+AIIMS, ~1,680 seats): • 85% state quota: CG domicile ONLY. Reservation: ST 32%, SC 12%, OBC 14% • 15% AIQ: Through MCC, open to all • Fee: ₹40,000/yr • No NRI/management seats in govt colleges Private colleges (5, ~900 seats): • ~43% State Quota: CG domicile only • ~42% Management: OPEN TO ALL INDIA (non-domicile allowed, all rounds) • ~15% NRI: Open to NRI/OCI/PIO • **KEY: State + Management quota pay SAME AFRC-regulated fee (~₹7.5L/yr)** That AFRC-regulated fee applies to every candidate • NRI fee: $35,000/yr (~₹29.75L) • All quotas filled through centralized CGDME counselling — no informal charges, only the published fee Bank guarantee: MANDATORY — 1 year tuition as bank guarantee for ALL private college students Why high rankers target CG: • Management fee = state fee (₹7.5L vs UP ₹15L, Karnataka ₹12-25L) • • Non-domicile gets same fee as domicile in management quota Warning: Shri Rawatpura Sarkar — CBI bribery scandal, 50 seats reduced. Based on MCC / CGDME 2025 data — last year's pattern, not a 2026 guarantee.

You don't file one way — you file two.

AIQ

AIR ~15,581

~15% of govt seats All deemed colleges No domicile barrier

Chhattisgarh state

AIR ~24,483

~85% of govt seats All private colleges Domicile-based

At Pt. J N M Medical College, Raipur — AIQ closes ~15,581 · Chhattisgarh state closes ~24,483.

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Domicile vs non-domicile — the two paths

Your access in Chhattisgarh depends on whether you hold domicile here. The paths differ in scope, rank, and fee.

Domicile in Chhattisgarh

Full access — 85% govt seats + all private

Chhattisgarh state-quota govt colleges — on state rank

All private colleges in Chhattisgarh — state and management quota

MCC AIQ — 15% govt seats + deemed — on AIR

Reservations: ST — 32% · SC — 12% · OBC — 14% · Female — 30% horizontal · PwD — 3% · Armed Forces — 3% · Freedom Fighters — 3%

Eligibility: CG domicile: Must be a resident of Chhattisgarh. Government colleges (10+AIIMS, ~1,680 seats): • 85% state quota: CG domicile ONLY. Reservation: ST 32%, SC 12%, OBC 14% • 15% AIQ: Through MCC, open to all • Fee: ₹40,000/yr • No NRI/management seats in govt colleges Private colleges (5, ~900 seats): • ~43% State Quota: CG domicile only • ~42% Management: OPEN TO ALL INDIA (non-domicile allowed, all rounds) • ~15% NRI: Open to NRI/OCI/PIO • **KEY: State + Management quota pay SAME AFRC-regulated fee (~₹7.5L/yr)** That AFRC-regulated fee applies to every candidate • NRI fee: $35,000/yr (~₹29.75L) • All quotas filled through centralized CGDME counselling — no informal charges, only the published fee Bank guarantee: MANDATORY — 1 year tuition as bank guarantee for ALL private college students Why high rankers target CG: • Management fee = state fee (₹7.5L vs UP ₹15L, Karnataka ₹12-25L) • • Non-domicile gets same fee as domicile in management quota Warning: Shri Rawatpura Sarkar — CBI bribery scandal, 50 seats reduced.

Non-domicile / All-India

Open — non-domicile may apply

MCC AIQ — 15% govt seats (open to all India)

NRI quota at private and deemed colleges

Management / OPN seats at private colleges

Indicative · 2025 data · verify eligibility with CGDME before filing

How Chhattisgarh counselling works

AuthorityCGDME — Directorate of Medical Education, Chhattisgarh · official site

Rounds4 rounds — Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, Stray Vacancy Round

Reg. feeRs 2,000 (General/OBC). Rs 500 (SC/ST). NRI: Rs 10,000. Stray Round: Rs 1,000 (Gen) / Rs 500 (SC/ST). Non-refundable.

Security depositRs 30,000 (Govt Medical/Dental). Rs 2,00,000 (Private Medical). Rs 1,00,000 (Private Dental). Higher amount applies for combined choices. FORFEITURE RULE: R1 allotment — candidate is not obliged to join (no forfeiture). R2 onwards — if allotted and do not report/join, security deposit is forfeited and candidate is barred from remaining rounds of that counselling cycle.

Seat poolGovt: 1555 seats · Private: 950 seats · Mgmt quota: 15% · NRI quota: 15%

Bond₹0.0L · 1 yr · 1 year rural service (post-completion) · penalty: ₹25L (UR) / ₹20L (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) · CG rural service bond (Rule 10, CG UG Admission Rules-2025). After MBBS, 1 year service as Junior Resident in CG govt health facility. Penalty if breached: ₹25L (Unreserved) / ₹20L (Reserved). Applies to all CG state counselling govt MBBS seats. Private colleges have bank-guarantee bond (1 yr tuition fee) under Rule 11.

ReservationsST — 32% · SC — 12% · OBC — 14% · Female — 30% horizontal · PwD — 3% · Armed Forces — 3% · Freedom Fighters — 3%

Govt MBBS closing ranks — Chhattisgarh 2025

State-quota (domicile) · UR / OBC / SC / ST · 2025 allotment data

College	UR (state)	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	Fee/yr
Pt. J N M Medical College, Raipur	24,483	29,541	120,321	273,711	65,152	₹40,000/yr
Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences, Bilaspur	37,202	40,012	144,207	329,341	88,599	₹40,000/yr
Government Medical College (Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpyee Memorial Med. Col.), Rajnandgaon	46,950	47,010	157,414	361,671	100,939	₹40,000/yr
Late Shri Baliram Kashyap Memorial NDMC Govt. Medical College, Jagdalpur	61,803	62,275	193,735	367,683	123,817	₹40,000/yr
Late Shri Lakhi Ram Agrawal Memorial Govt. Medical College, Raigarh	63,808	67,408	183,601	401,482	122,036	₹40,000/yr

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College	UR (state)	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	Fee/yr
Government Medical College, Ambikapur (Surguja), Chhattisgarh Ambikapur	68,804	71,994	196,068	401,799	146,365	₹40,000/yr
Chandulal Chandrakar Memorial Medical College, Durg	70,151	74,630	198,806	414,793	142,561	₹40,000/yr
Government Medical College, Mahasamund	82,536	84,333	217,925	453,288	157,195	₹40,000/yr
Government Medical College, Korba	83,885	81,185	209,513	446,055	151,105	₹40,000/yr
Government Medical College, Kanker	85,954	86,249	219,663	450,917	155,265	₹40,000/yr

State-quota (domicile) · reachable_closing(state_govt) · built on 2025 state allotment

Private MBBS fees — Chhattisgarh

State-quota fee per year · management fee higher · NRI fee separate

College	State quota fee	Mgmt fee	Closing rank (UR)
Raipur Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Raipur Raipur	~₹7.5L/yr — confirm	₹7.5L/yr	387,036
Shri Rawatpura Sarkar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Atal Nagar Raipur	~₹7.5L/yr — confirm	₹7.5L/yr	502,342
Shri Balaji Institute of Medical Science Mowa Raipur	~₹7.5L/yr — confirm	₹7.5L/yr	157,427
Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhilai Bhilai	~₹8L/yr — confirm	₹8L/yr	345,707
Abhishek Mishra Memorial Medical College & RC Bhiali Bhilai	~₹8L/yr — confirm	₹8L/yr	420,304

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Fees from state fee-regulation committee / college prospectus · verify before admission

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Common questions — Chhattisgarh counselling

How counselling works for you

You are in 2 counselling processes.

MCC — 15% All India Quota government seats, every deemed seat, every central-university seat.
Your state — the other 85% of government seats.

Separate registration for each. Separate dates. Separate fee.

In Chhattisgarh, Directorate of Medical Education, Chhattisgarh (CGDME) holds your state seats — 4 rounds (Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, Stray Vacancy Round).

The steps, in order:

Registration — pay the fee, create your account on the portal (MCC or your state’s).
Choice filling — you rank every seat you would actually join, in the order you want it.
Lock — choices close at a fixed deadline; the list is frozen, no more edits or reordering after.
Allotment — the system goes straight down your list and gives you the first seat still open at your rank.
Freeze or Float — accept and stop (Freeze), or stay in line for something higher while your current seat is held (Float).
Report + deposit — verify documents, pay the seat deposit.
Later rounds — Round 2, Round 3 (mop-up), and a stray-vacancy round fill what is left; floating carries you into the next round automatically.
Upgrade / exit — you can move up in a later round, or step away — but only Round 1 lets you leave without losing the deposit.

2026 change on MCC seats: After each allotment you now choose Freeze or Float. Freeze = accept and stop: you report once at the allotted college for document verification and fee, and you’re done. Float = accept but stay in line for a higher choice: under the 2026 reform you do not report physically while floating — your provisional admission stays valid online as you take the next rounds. Upgradation is open up to Round 3; after Round 3 anyone still holding a seat reports physically to finish.

This reform is MCC’s own — it covers AIQ, deemed and central seats only. Chhattisgarh’s own counselling (held by CGDME) sets its own process; check with them for how upgrades work on your state seats.

MCC UG 2025 Information Bulletin (Q8 seat-allotment scheme) · MCC/DGHS reform · 28 Jul 2026 · D.O. V.11025/64/2024-MEP · Directorate of Medical Education, Chhattisgarh — official process

Deposits, upgrades, exit

Round 1 — you leave with your deposit, but you give up the seat: In Round 1, if you do not report to your allotted college, your Round 1 choices become null and void and you register fresh for Round 2. No deposit is forfeited in Round 1. However, you give up your Round 1 seat — if Round 2 allots lower or nothing, you cannot get it back.

Deposit (Round 2 onward): The deposit amount depends on seat type: AIQ Government seats — UR/EWS: ₹10,000; OBC/SC/ST reserved: ₹5,000. Deemed / Central University seats: ₹2,00,000. From Round 2 onward, not joining (no-show) after being allotted forfeits this deposit. Round 1 has no deposit forfeiture — you can exit with no penalty. State-quota seat deposits are governed by each state's counselling authority (e.g. KEA for Karnataka) and differ from MCC rules — verify with the state DME.

Upgrading — 2026 change on MCC seats: After each allotment you now choose Freeze or Float. Freeze = accept and stop: you report once at the allotted college for document verification and fee, and you’re done. Float = accept but stay in line for a higher choice: under the 2026 reform you do not report physically while floating — your provisional admission stays valid online as you take the next rounds. Upgradation is open up to Round 3; after Round 3 anyone still holding a seat reports physically to finish.

Exiting a seat: You can now resign (forego) an allotted seat online through the MCC portal, within the timeline — no physical visit to the college. The deposit rule is unchanged: exit in Round 1 and your security deposit is refunded — you give up the seat, not the money; the deposit is forfeited from Round 2.

Freeze/Float changed the reporting, not the money: in Round 1 you can exit and your security deposit is refunded — you give up the seat, not the money; from Round 2 the deposit is forfeited if you leave.

Chhattisgarh (CGDME) seats — its own deposit rule: Rs 30,000 (Govt Medical/Dental). Rs 2,00,000 (Private Medical). Rs 1,00,000 (Private Dental). Higher amount applies for combined choices. FORFEITURE RULE: R1 allotment — candidate is not obliged to join (no forfeiture). R2 onwards — if allotted and do not report/join, security deposit is forfeited and candidate is barred from remaining rounds of that counselling cycle.

Chhattisgarh government-seat bond: ₹25L (UR) / ₹20L (Reserved), 1 year rural service (post-completion).

MCC UG 2025 Information Bulletin (Q8 seat-allotment scheme) · predictor/views_allotment.py _MCC_CHOICES · MCC/DGHS reform · 28 Jul 2026 · D.O. V.11025/64/2024-MEP · Directorate of Medical Education, Chhattisgarh — counselling rules

How does NEET UG counselling work in Chhattisgarh?

Chhattisgarh holds its own MBBS counselling through Directorate of Medical Education, Chhattisgarh (CGDME). It covers ~85% of government seats and all private MBBS colleges across 4 rounds. Separate from MCC AIQ (which handles ~15% of govt seats).

What is the difference between AIQ and Chhattisgarh state counselling?

AIQ (MCC) uses your All India Rank and covers ~15% of govt seats + all deemed colleges — no domicile barrier. Chhattisgarh state counselling uses a separate state rank and covers ~85% of govt seats + all private colleges. Most families file only AIQ and miss the larger state pool.

Can non-domicile students apply in Chhattisgarh?

Chhattisgarh is an open state — non-domicile candidates can apply for OPN/management seats at private colleges.

What is the domicile requirement for Chhattisgarh NEET counselling?

CG domicile: Must be a resident of Chhattisgarh. Government colleges (10+AIIMS, ~1,680 seats): • 85% state quota: CG domicile ONLY. Reservation: ST 32%, SC 12%, OBC 14% • 15% AIQ: Through MCC, open to all • Fee: ₹40,000/yr • No NRI/management seats in govt colleges Private colleges (5, ~900 seats): • ~43% State Quota: CG domicile only • ~42% Management: OPEN TO ALL INDIA (non-domicile allowed, all rounds) • ~15% NRI: Open to NRI/OCI/PIO • **KEY: State + Management quota pay SAME AFRC-regulated fee (~₹7.5L/yr)** That AFRC-regulated fee applies to every candidate • NRI fee: $35,000/yr (~₹29.75L) • All quotas filled through centralized CGDME counselling — no informal charges, only the published fee Bank guarantee: MANDATORY — 1 year tuition as bank guarantee for ALL private college students Why high rankers target CG: • Management fee = state fee (₹7.5L vs UP ₹15L, Karnataka ₹12-25L) • • Non-domicile gets same fee as domicile in management quota Warning: Shri Rawatpura Sarkar — CBI bribery scandal, 50 seats reduced.

Is there a rural service bond for MBBS in Chhattisgarh?

Yes. Chhattisgarh requires a rural service bond of ₹25L (UR) / ₹20L (Reserved) for 1 year rural service (post-completion). Penalty: ₹25L (UR) / ₹20L (SC/ST/OBC/EWS). Source: CGDME · UG bond rules.

When does Chhattisgarh NEET UG counselling registration open in 2026?

Chhattisgarh counselling typically begins 4–6 weeks after NEET UG results. In 2025, most state registrations opened July–August. MCC 2026 schedule not yet announced — verify with CGDME official site.

About Chhattisgarh NEET UG counselling

Chhattisgarh conducts its own NEET UG MBBS admissions through the Directorate of Medical Education, Chhattisgarh (CGDME). This is entirely separate from MCC's All India Quota (AIQ) process. AIQ handles approximately 15% of government seats and all deemed university seats across India, with no domicile requirement. Chhattisgarh's own counselling handles the remaining ~85% of government seats within the state, plus all private MBBS colleges. It covers 4 rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, Stray Vacancy Round.

The key difference most candidates miss: your AIR (All India Rank) determines your AIQ position. Chhattisgarh's counselling uses a separate state rank — in most states this is more accessible than AIQ for domicile candidates. For example, Pt. J N M Medical College, Raipur closes at approximately 15,581 via AIQ, but 24,483 via Chhattisgarh state counselling.

Bond: Chhattisgarh requires a rural service bond of ₹0.0L · 1 yr (1 year rural service (post-completion)) for government MBBS seats. The penalty for breaking the bond is ₹25L (UR) / ₹20L (SC/ST/OBC/EWS). CG rural service bond (Rule 10, CG UG Admission Rules-2025). After MBBS, 1 year service as Junior Resident in CG govt health facility. Penalty if breached: ₹25L (Unreserved) / ₹20L (Reserved). Applies to all CG state counselling govt MBBS seats. Private colleges have bank-guarantee bond (1 yr tuition fee) under Rule 11.

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