The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Chhattisgarh, has officially opened the application process for the Chhattisgarh National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET PG) Round 2 counselling. This round provides a crucial opportunity for medical graduates seeking admission to postgraduate medical courses. Candidates must submit their applications by January 3, 2026 , with the choice filling process concluding the following day, January 4, 2026 .
NEET PG is a national-level entrance examination for admission to various postgraduate Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS), and PG Diploma courses. The counselling process manages seat allocation based on merit and candidate preferences. Eligible candidates can access and submit their application forms through the official DME website: cgdme.admissions.nic.in.
Key Dates and Online Process
The application window for Chhattisgarh NEET PG Round 2 counselling is now active. Prospective students must complete and submit their online application forms no later than January 3, 2026 . Following application submission, candidates are required to complete the choice filling process, selecting their preferred medical colleges and postgraduate specialisations. The final date for Round 2 choice filling is January 4, 2026 . Timely completion of both steps is mandatory for consideration.
- Application Submission Deadline: January 3, 2026
- Choice Filling Deadline: January 4, 2026
- Official Website: cgdme.admissions.nic.in
Available Seats and Vacancy Types
The DME Chhattisgarh has released the official seat matrix for Round 2, detailing available positions. A total of 326 clear vacancies are reported. These represent postgraduate medical seats across both government and private medical colleges in Chhattisgarh that remained unfilled after the completion of the first round of allotment and admission procedures.
Beyond clear vacancies, “virtual vacancies” will also become available. These virtual seats are generated dynamically during the Round 2 allotment process. This occurs when candidates who secured an admission in Round 1 opt to upgrade to a higher-preference college or medical course. The seats they vacate are then offered to other eligible candidates based on their merit and chosen preferences within the same counselling round.
Eligibility Criteria and Participation Rules
Participation in Chhattisgarh NEET PG Round 2 counselling is open to several categories of candidates. This includes individuals who were not allotted any seat during the Chhattisgarh NEET PG Round 1. Additionally, new candidates who wish to participate in the counselling process for the first time must complete online registration and selection of institutions within the officially notified schedule.
All candidates, including those previously registered, must re-fill and lock their choices for Round 2. The DME has clarified that all earlier institution selections from Round 1 have been reset. Candidates who fail to complete this mandatory choice filling process will not be considered for any seat allotment in the current round.
Important Advisory: Fee Forfeiture Warning
The official notification from DME includes a critical advisory regarding the registration fee. In Round 2 and all subsequent counselling rounds, candidates who do not take admission after seat allotment, or resign from an allotted seat after admission, will forfeit their deposited registration fee. The directorate advises candidates to select only institutions and courses where they are genuinely willing to take admission to avoid financial loss.
Candidates are strongly advised to regularly monitor the official DME Chhattisgarh admissions website for any further announcements, updates, or changes to the counselling schedule.