| Updated On - Nov 3, 2026
The Directorate of Medical Education Chhattisgarh has opened NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Round registration and choice filling at cgdme.admissions.nic.in. Unallotted candidates from earlier rounds can apply by November 5.
The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Chhattisgarh has opened the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 Special Stray Round registration and choice filling. Candidates can apply on the official portal at cgdme.admissions.nic.in. The formal notification was issued on November 3, 2026.
This is Round 5 of the Chhattisgarh NEET UG counselling cycle for the 2026-27 session. The round covers vacant Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) seats in the state. The last date to register and fill choices is November 5, 2026.
Only candidates who registered in a previous Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026 counselling round can participate. They must also be currently unallotted or must have forfeited an earlier allotment. Fresh registrations are not permitted in this round.
Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026 Special Stray Round Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification release | November 3, 2026 |
| Registration and fee payment | Till November 5, 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Choice filling and locking | Till November 5, 2026 |
| Provisional seat allotment result | To be notified on the portal |
| Reporting to allotted college | To be notified on the portal |
Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026 Counselling Fees
The non-refundable counselling fee varies by category. Candidates must pay the fee online through the counselling portal. The fee structure for this round is listed below.
| Category | Counselling Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved and OBC | Rs 1,000 |
| SC and ST | Rs 500 |
| NRI quota | Rs 10,000 |
Who Can Participate in the Special Stray Round?
The round is restricted to a specific pool of candidates. The DME Chhattisgarh has set the following eligibility conditions.
- The candidate must have registered in an earlier CG NEET UG 2026 counselling round.
- The candidate must be currently unallotted or must have forfeited a previous seat.
- The candidate must hold a valid NEET UG 2026 result.
- Fresh registrations by first-time applicants are not accepted in this round.
How to Register and Fill Choices for the Special Stray Round?
Candidates should keep their NEET UG 2026 roll number and password ready. The registration and choice filling steps are listed below.
- Visit the official portal at cgdme.admissions.nic.in.
- Open the NEET UG (MBBS/BDS) 2026 counselling section on the homepage.
- Click on the Round 5 Special Stray Round registration link.
- Log in using the NEET UG 2026 roll number and password.
- Pay the applicable counselling fee through the online payment gateway.
- Open the choice filling tab and select preferred colleges and courses.
- Lock the choices before the November 5 deadline.
- Download the confirmation page for future reference.
Participating Colleges in Chhattisgarh
The DME Chhattisgarh oversees medical admissions across 21 medical colleges and 7 dental colleges in the state. Vacant MBBS and BDS seats across these institutions will be offered in this round. The complete seat matrix will be published on the official portal.
The Special Stray Round is the final chance to secure an MBBS or BDS seat under the Chhattisgarh state quota for 2026-27. No further rounds will follow once the admission window closes. Eligible candidates should act before the November 5 cut-off.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Confirm eligibility by checking your allotment status from previous rounds.
- Keep your NEET UG 2026 roll number and password accessible.
- Visit cgdme.admissions.nic.in and complete fresh fee payment for this round.
- Review the vacant seat matrix on the portal before locking choices.
- Fill and lock preferences well before 11:59 PM on November 5, 2026.
- Save and print the choice locking confirmation for your records.
Candidates should track the official portal for the Special Stray Round seat allotment result and the reporting schedule for admission to the allotted college.
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