The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Chhattisgarh, has released an official notice regarding Round 3 counselling for NEET UG 2026 MBBS and BDS admissions in the state.

The notice, dated September 30, 2026, invites fresh online registrations from eligible candidates and online institution choices from previously registered eligible candidates for admission against vacant seats remaining after the second-round allotment.

The Round 3 counselling will cover government and private medical colleges and dental colleges of Chhattisgarh.

Chhattisgarh NEET UG Round 3 Registration Dates

According to the official schedule, the online application process for new candidates will begin on October 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM.

The last date to submit the online application is October 6, 2026, up to 11:59 PM, as per server time.

The Choice Filling and Locking process will also begin on October 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Candidates can submit and lock their choices until October 7, 2026, up to 11:59 PM.

Important Dates

All timings are as per Server Time.

Fresh Registration for Eligible NEET UG 2026 Candidates

The Round 3 counselling notice is applicable to qualified and eligible NEET UG 2026 candidates who are eligible to participate in the Chhattisgarh state counselling process.

Fresh candidates will have to complete the online application process before proceeding with institution selection.

Candidates have been advised to carefully study the Chhattisgarh Medical, Dental and Physical Therapy (Physiotherapy) Undergraduate Admission Rules, 2025, particularly the provisions related to reservation, counselling procedure and bond requirements, before submitting the application.

The rules are available through the official DME Chhattisgarh website and the counselling portal.

Previously Registered Candidates Must Select Institutions Again

A key instruction in the Round 3 notice is that previously registered eligible candidates must again submit their institution choices for the third round.

According to the notice, institutions selected by candidates earlier have automatically become “Zero” or vacant in the choice list for the purpose of the third round.

Therefore, candidates who were already registered must complete fresh institution selection to participate in Round 3.

If a previously registered eligible candidate does not submit institution choices, no seat can be allotted to the candidate in Round 3.

Private Medical College Candidates Must Pay Applicable Amount

The notice also contains an important instruction for candidates who were allotted a private medical college in Round 2 but completed only the scrutiny process and did not take admission.

The registration amount previously deposited by such candidates has been forfeited as per the applicable rules.

Such candidates will have to deposit the applicable amount again to participate in the Round 3 counselling process.

Additional Payment for Candidates Choosing Private Medical Colleges

Candidates who were previously registered and had selected only government medical colleges, but now want to select private medical colleges in the upcoming counselling round, will have to pay the applicable difference between the prescribed registration amount for private medical colleges and the amount already deposited.

Only after making the required additional payment will such candidates be able to select private medical colleges.

Candidates should therefore check the applicable payment requirements before making their institution choices.

Application Editing Facility

The Directorate of Medical Education has stated that the facility to edit the online application will remain available free of cost until the last date of online application.

However, certain information received directly from the examination result data provided by the Central Government and the candidate's registered mobile number and email address will remain unchanged.

Candidates should carefully verify the information entered in their application before final submission.

Registration Fee and Seat Forfeiture Rules

Candidates have been advised to select only those colleges in which they are genuinely interested in taking admission.

According to the notice, if a candidate does not take admission after seat allotment, or takes admission and subsequently gives up the allotted seat during the second round or subsequent counselling rounds, the registration amount deposited by the candidate will be forfeited, as per the applicable admission rules and previous DME Chhattisgarh instructions.

Candidates should therefore carefully consider their college preferences before submitting and locking their choices.

Important Advisory for Candidates

The Directorate of Medical Education has advised candidates to carefully study the applicable Chhattisgarh Undergraduate Admission Rules, 2025, before beginning the online registration and institution selection process.

Candidates should particularly review the provisions relating to:

• Reservation
• Counselling procedure
• Bond requirements
• Registration and payment conditions
• Seat allotment and admission rules

Candidates should select institutions only according to their actual admission preferences.

Official Websites for Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling

Candidates should regularly monitor the official websites for the latest Round 3 counselling information, including seat allotment and further counselling schedules.

DME Chhattisgarh Website: www.cgdme.in

NEET UG Chhattisgarh Counselling Portal: Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling Portal

Click Here to Apply for Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling 2026

Click here to apply for Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026 Round 3 counselling and complete institution choice filling: Chhattisgarh NEET UG Counselling Portal

Candidates should complete registration and choice filling within the prescribed deadlines and carefully lock their choices before the final date.

Avoid Unauthorised Admission Assistance

The DME Chhattisgarh notice states that seat allotment in government and private medical and dental colleges is conducted through the online counselling process by the counselling committee constituted by the Directorate of Medical Education, Chhattisgarh.

Candidates have been advised not to fall into any fraud or misleading claims by individuals or institutions promising admission.

Seat allotment is carried out according to the prescribed counselling process.

For Counselling & Admission Guidance, Call or WhatsApp: 9340961481

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