The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Chhattisgarh, has officially launched the Round 1 registration process for NEET UG Counselling 2025.

Eligible candidates can now register at cgdme.in or cgdme.admissions.nic.in to secure MBBS, BDS, and allied health seats under the 85% state quota. The registration window is open from July 29 to August 4, 2025, with choice filling available until August 5, 2025.
This is the state-level centralized counselling process for medical and dental seats offered by government and private colleges in Chhattisgarh. Only those who have qualified NEET UG 2025 are eligible to participate. The DME manages all procedures online, from registration and document verification to seat allotment and reporting.
| Activity | Timeline |
| Online Registration Begins | July 29, 2025 |
| Last Date to Register | August 4, 2025 |
| Choice Filling Ends | August 5, 2025 |
| Merit List Publication | August 6, 2025 |
| Seat Allotment Result | August 8, 2025 |
| Reporting to Institutes | August 9 to 14, 2025 |
Candidates from reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) must upload valid certificates during registration.
1. Visit the official site cgdme.in.
2. Click on "NEET UG Counselling 2025 - Round 1 Registration."
3. Enter your NEET 2025 details, contact information, and academic records.
4. Upload the necessary documents (photo, signature, certificates).
5. Pay the registration and counselling fee online.
6. Log in again to complete choice filling and lock preferences before the deadline.
All documents must be self-attested and uploaded in the prescribed format during the online process.
Once the seat allotment result is declared on August 8, candidates must download their allotment letter and report to the assigned college between August 9 and 14. They must carry all original documents for verification and complete admission formalities like fee payment and bond submission (if applicable).
If a candidate fails to report during this window, their allotted seat will be forfeited, and they must re-register in the next round if eligible.
Round 2 Registration will start from August 18.
Mop-Up Round and Stray Vacancy Round will be held later to fill vacant seats.
In each round, fresh registration is allowed, giving flexibility to all candidates.
Mandatory service bond for government MBBS seats reduced from 2 years to 1 year.
Income proof for OBC and EWS categories has been simplified.
Private college seats that remain unfilled may be converted to general category seats.
These policy changes aim to improve transparency and ease of access for Chhattisgarh-based candidates.
Conclusion
With the Round 1 registration for Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2025 now live, eligible medical aspirants must act quickly to secure their chances of admission into MBBS, BDS, and BPT programs in the state. The DME has simplified the application and document process, and multiple rounds allow candidates to revisit or revise their preferences. Stay updated through the official website cgdme.in and complete your registration by August 4, 2025.