CG PRE MCA 2026 Counselling for SC and ST: Reservation Seats, Category Cutoff Rank and Documents

CG PRE MCA 2026 counselling registration for SC and ST students is expected to open on June 25, 2026, on the official CG Vyapam portal at vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in.

Chhattisgarh reserves 12% of MCA seats for SC students and 32% for ST students across all participating colleges. SC and ST students must register separately using their CG PRE MCA rank and submit a valid caste certificate — issued by a Chhattisgarh-authorised officer — at the time of document verification to claim reserved category seats. The minimum qualifying mark for SC/ST students is 5% of total marks, compared to 10% for the General category.

• Counselling registration starts: Expected June 25, 2026 at vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in.
• SC reservation: 12% of total MCA intake in each participating college.
• ST reservation: 32% of total MCA intake in each participating college.
• Minimum qualifying marks: 5% of total marks for SC/ST students (General category requires 10%).
• Caste certificate: Must be issued by a competent authority in Chhattisgarh — certificates from other states are not accepted.
• Category cutoff ranks: SC and ST closing ranks are numerically higher than General, giving reserved category students an admission advantage.

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CG PRE MCA 2026 Counselling Schedule for SC and ST

CG Vyapam publishes a detailed counselling schedule on its official portal after the result is announced. Based on the previous year counselling pattern, the expected timeline for SC and ST students in 2026 is as follows:

All dates above are expected based on the previous year pattern. The official counselling schedule will be published on vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in after CG PRE MCA 2026 results are declared. Check the portal regularly for updates.

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SC and ST Reservation Seats in CG PRE MCA 2026

Chhattisgarh follows a state-mandated reservation policy for MCA admissions. Every government and government-aided MCA college must reserve seats in the proportions shown below. Private unaided colleges follow rules as directed by the state’s fee and admission regulatory committee.

Reserved seats are available only to students domiciled in Chhattisgarh who hold a valid caste certificate issued by a competent Chhattisgarh state authority. As a reserved category student, you compete within your category pool for reserved seats. If your rank is strong enough, you may also be considered for a General category seat — whichever is more beneficial. If SC or ST reserved seats remain unfilled after all counselling rounds, they are converted to the general pool and offered to other eligible students.

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Expected Category Cutoff Rank for SC and ST in CG PRE MCA 2026

The cutoff rank is the closing rank of the last student allotted a seat in each category during a counselling round. SC and ST cutoff ranks are numerically higher than the General category, meaning reserved category students with relatively lower scores can still secure admission. The figures below are expected based on 2025 trends and are not officially confirmed:

Private MCA colleges typically have higher (numerically larger) closing ranks than government colleges, making them accessible even for students with lower scores. Official cutoff ranks will be published by CG Vyapam on vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in after each counselling round is completed.

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Documents Required for SC and ST Students in CG PRE MCA 2026 Counselling

Carry originals along with self-attested photocopies of all documents at the time of document verification. A missing or invalid document — especially the caste certificate — can disqualify you from category seat allotment. Here is the complete checklist:

Important: SC/ST caste certificates issued by authorities of any state other than Chhattisgarh are not accepted for category seat reservation. If you belong to an SC/ST family domiciled in Chhattisgarh but studied in another state, obtain your certificate from the Chhattisgarh authority before the counselling date to avoid rejection.

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Step-by-Step Counselling Registration Process for SC and ST Students

Follow these steps to complete your CG PRE MCA 2026 counselling registration as an SC or ST student:

1. Visit vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in and navigate to the CG PRE MCA 2026 counselling section.
2. Click the counselling registration link and log in using your CG PRE MCA 2026 roll number and date of birth.
3. Select your category as SC or ST in the registration form.
4. Upload scanned copies of your caste certificate, domicile certificate and other required documents in the specified format and size.
5. Pay the counselling registration fee online — SC/ST students are eligible for a concession or waiver as per Chhattisgarh state norms.
6. Fill in your college and course preferences in order of priority during the designated choice-filling window.
7. Lock your choices before the deadline — choices are auto-locked at the end of the window.
8. Check the Round 1 seat allotment result on the portal on the declared date.
9. If allotted a seat, download your allotment letter and report to the college within the deadline with original documents.
10. Pay the admission fee at the college to confirm your seat. Failing to report by the deadline forfeits your allotted seat.

If you are not satisfied with your Round 1 allotment and upgraded seats are available, you may participate in Round 2 counselling. SC/ST students on the waitlist after Round 1 are automatically considered for subsequent rounds as per CG Vyapam rules.