The Directorate of Medical Education, Chhattisgarh (DME Raipur), commonly referred to as CGDME, has published the "Chhattisgarh State NEET-UG (MBBS & BDS)-2026 Merit List - Round 1." This is the official state-quota merit list used for round 1 counselling for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in Chhattisgarh's government and private medical and dental colleges. The list includes candidates who registered as Chhattisgarh domicile holders and locked their course/college choices for the 2026 counselling cycle.
Direct Link to Download CGDME NEET UG Merit List 2026
CGDME Merit List 2026 - Overview
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| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Raipur / Chhattisgarh (CGDME) |
| Document Title | Chhattisgarh State NEET-UG (MBBS & BDS)-2026 Merit List - Round 1 |
| Courses Covered | MBBS and BDS (state quota seats) |
| Eligibility for This List | Chhattisgarh domicile candidates only (all entries show "CG Domicile: Yes") |
| Official Download Link | cgdme.admissions.nic.in |
CGDME NEET UG Merit List 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Status / Reported Timeline |
|---|---|
| Online registration on cgdme.admissions.nic.in | Reported to have opened in early-to-mid August 2026 |
| Choice filling and locking | Reported to have run through mid-August 2026 |
| Round 1 State Merit List (this document) | Published by DME Raipur (PDF generated 25 August 2026) |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | 26 Auguist 2026 |
What the CGDME Merit List 2026 Contains
The Round 1 merit list is a rank-ordered table of all eligible Chhattisgarh-domicile NEET UG 2026 candidates who are in contention for state-quota MBBS/BDS seats. Each row in the official PDF carries the following fields:
- Serial Number (S.No.)
- NEET Roll Number
- NEET Score
- NEET Overall (All India) Rank
- Date of Birth
- Applied Course (MBBS & BDS Both, or BDS Only)
- CG Domicile status
- CG State Rank
- Category (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS)
- Category Rank
- Class / Class Rank (state-specific classification used by CGDME)
- Disability percentage and PH (Divyang) rank, where applicable
- Jain Minority status and Jain Minority Rank, where applicable
- Type of College Seat the candidate is eligible for (Govt Quota, Private Quota, NRI Quota, or a combination)
Category-wise and Quota-wise Breakup
| Category | Highest Category Rank Recorded |
|---|---|
| OBC | 2,112 |
| ST | 1,853 |
| SC | 1,135 |
| EWS | 275 |
| Jain Minority (cutting across other categories) | 66 |
| PH / Divyang (cutting across other categories) | 32 |
| UR (Unreserved - not separately numbered in the list) | Approximately 3,820 (remaining candidates after other categories) |
How to Check Your Name and Rank in the CGDME Merit List 2026
- Open the official Round 1 merit list PDF published by DME Raipur.
- Use your PDF reader's search/find function (Ctrl+F on desktop) and enter your NEET UG 2026 roll number.
- Locate your row to see your NEET score, NEET overall rank, CG State Rank, category, category rank, and the type of college seat you are eligible for.
- Alternatively, log in to your candidate account on cgdme.admissions.nic.in, where your individual rank details are usually also visible.
How to Download the CGDME NEET UG Merit List 2026 PDF
- Visit the official CGDME counselling portal or the notice/downloads section referenced in the official counselling notification.
- Look for the link titled "Chhattisgarh State NEET-UG (MBBS & BDS)-2026 Merit List - Round 1."
- Click the link to open or download the PDF, which is hosted on the Government of India's official document repository.
- Save the PDF and search for your roll number as described above.
Important Instructions
- The merit list identifies candidates only by NEET roll number - no candidate names are published.
- Inclusion in the Round 1 merit list does not guarantee a seat; final allotment depends on rank, category, locked choices, and seat availability.
- Only candidates who registered with Chhattisgarh domicile and completed choice locking appear in this state-quota list.
- Candidates should keep checking the official CGDME portal for the Round 1 seat allotment result and further counselling notices.
- Any discrepancy in a candidate's score, rank, or category should be reported to DME Raipur through the official grievance/helpdesk channel mentioned in the counselling notification.