Chhattisgarh NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 Counselling Schedule Out; Registration Begins August 22

The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Chhattisgarh has released the NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 counselling schedule. Online registration for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery (NEET MDS) counselling will begin on August 22, 2026. Eligible candidates can register through the official portal at dme.cgstate.gov.in.

The counselling process covers MDS seats in government and private dental colleges across Chhattisgarh. Candidates must qualify NEET MDS 2026 and meet the eligibility and domicile requirements prescribed by DME Chhattisgarh. The Round 1 process will include registration, choice filling, seat allotment and reporting.

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Chhattisgarh NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 Counselling Highlights

Who Is Eligible for Chhattisgarh NEET MDS 2026 Counselling?

Candidates must have qualified NEET MDS 2026 with the prescribed qualifying percentile. They must also hold a BDS degree recognised by the competent dental authorities.

Applicants seeking state quota seats must meet the domicile and residency conditions prescribed by Chhattisgarh. Candidates must also have completed their compulsory rotatory internship by the date specified in the official counselling notification.

Candidates applying under reserved categories must provide valid certificates during the registration and verification process.

How to Register for Chhattisgarh NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 Counselling?

The registration process will be conducted completely online. Candidates should keep their NEET MDS credentials, documents and payment details ready before starting the application.

1. Visit the official portal at dme.cgstate.gov.in.
2. Click on the NEET MDS 2026 Round 1 registration link.
3. Enter your NEET MDS 2026 roll number and other required details.
4. Fill in personal, academic and domicile information carefully.
5. Upload scanned copies of the required certificates and documents.
6. Pay the applicable counselling fee through the available online payment modes.
7. Submit the application and download the confirmation receipt for future reference.

Documents Required for Chhattisgarh NEET MDS 2026 Counselling

Candidates should keep scanned copies of the following documents ready before registration:

• NEET MDS 2026 scorecard and admit card
• BDS degree certificate and internship completion certificate
• Dental Council of India or State Dental Council registration certificate
• Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets and certificates
• Chhattisgarh domicile certificate
• Caste or category certificate, if applicable
• PwD certificate, if applicable
• Valid government photo ID such as Aadhaar or PAN
• Recent passport-size photograph and scanned signature

How Will Chhattisgarh NEET MDS Counselling Work?

DME Chhattisgarh conducts state counselling in multiple rounds. Round 1 generally includes registration, choice filling, seat allotment and reporting at the allotted dental college.

Candidates who do not secure a seat in the first round may participate in subsequent rounds, subject to the rules notified by DME. Vacant seats after the regular rounds may be offered through mop-up and stray vacancy rounds.

Candidates should check the official seat matrix before filling choices because the available colleges, specialties and category-wise seats can change between rounds.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit dme.cgstate.gov.in from August 22, 2026 and open the NEET MDS counselling section.
2. Read the official information brochure and eligibility conditions carefully.
3. Keep your NEET MDS scorecard, BDS documents, domicile certificate and category certificates ready.
4. Upload all documents in the required size and format.
5. Complete registration and fee payment within the notified deadline.
6. Check the seat matrix before entering college and specialty preferences.
7. Track the portal for the choice filling and Round 1 allotment schedule.

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