Directorate of Medical Education · Chhattisgarh · NEET UG 2024
Counselling Process Flow
MBBS & BDS — State Quota · Management Quota · NRI Quota
Register only at cgdme.admissions.nic.in — no other mode accepted
Fill application yourself only — no agents or third parties. You are solely responsible for accuracy.
One-time registration only. A candidate can submit the counselling form only once.
CGDME does NOT allot seats on nomination basis or manually — strictly merit-based online allotment.
Counselling Rounds — Step by Step
R1
Round 1
- Register online + pay non-refundable app fee
- Pay refundable security deposit
- Fill & lock choices (can unlock & redo unlimited times within window)
- Seat allotment result published on website
- Report to college for physical document scrutiny
- ⚠ Govt. Medical College allotment → Admission MANDATORY
- Pvt. Medical / Dental / Govt. Dental → admission optional, scrutiny mandatory
- ✓ FREE EXIT available in Round 1 only
- Declare upgrade intent on portal via OTP to participate in Round 2
→
R2
Round 2
- Exercise fresh choices (new choice list)
- Seat allotment result published on website
- Report to allotted college for scrutiny & admission
- ✗ Allotted seat in R1 will NOT appear again in R2
- ✗ Security deposit FORFEITED if allotted & not joined in Round 2
- ✗ Security deposit FORFEITED if admitted then withdrawn in Round 2
- Fail/miss scrutiny → eliminated from process
→
MU
Mop-Up Round
- Online fresh choice filling
- Result published on website
- Report to allotted college for scrutiny & admission
- Eligible: not allotted in R1 or R2
- Eligible: Dental-allotted in R2 (scrutiny done, no admission)
- Eligible: Dental-admitted → upgrade to Medical
- ✗ Dental seats in Mop-Up: only candidates with NO allotment after R2
- ✗ No-show after allotment → out of process
- ✗ Post admission date: leaving Govt. college attracts bond compensation
→
SV
Stray Vacancy Round
- Online fresh choice filling
- Result published on website
- Report to allotted college for scrutiny & admission
- ✗ No fresh registration in SV Round
- Eligible: registered candidates with NO allotment in any round
- Conducted online for all institutes — Govt. & Private
- Follows NMC guidelines for online stray vacancy rounds
Scope of CGDME Counselling
🏥 Government Medical Colleges
State Quota seats in Govt. Medical Colleges are counselled by CGDME.
Admission in allotted Govt. Medical College in Round 1 is mandatory. Candidates who skip admission are eliminated from counselling.
Admission in allotted Govt. Medical College in Round 1 is mandatory. Candidates who skip admission are eliminated from counselling.
🏥 Private Medical Colleges
CGDME counsels State Govt. Quota, Management Quota, and NRI Quota seats in Private Medical Colleges.
Admission in Round 1 is not mandatory, but scrutiny is mandatory for all allotted candidates.
Admission in Round 1 is not mandatory, but scrutiny is mandatory for all allotted candidates.
🦷 Dental Colleges (Govt. & Private)
CGDME counsels Govt. Dental, Private Dental (Govt. Quota), Mgmt. Quota, and Jain Minority seats.
Admission not mandatory in Round 1, but scrutiny always mandatory.
Admission not mandatory in Round 1, but scrutiny always mandatory.
Central Pool — Important Clarification
Central Pool nomination seats are maintained by the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of External Affairs and other Ministries. CGDME has no role in Central Pool seats — their counselling is NOT conducted by CGDME. Candidates must approach the concerned Ministry directly.
CGDME 2024 · Round 1 Decision Matrix
Round 1 — What To Do After Allotment
Each allotment type has different admission obligations — read your scenario carefully
Critical Rule Applicable to All Round 1 Allotments
⚠ Allotted seat in Round 1 will NOT appear again in Round 2 or any subsequent round — irrespective of whether you took admission or not. If you want to upgrade, you must declare upgrade intent on the candidate portal using OTP. Your previous choice list becomes Null and Void and you must fill fresh choices.
✓ Free Exit (Round 1 only): A candidate can exit Round 1 without forfeiture of the Registration Fee / Security Deposit. This option is available only in Round 1 as per Regulations on Graduate Medical Education (Amendment), 2018. No free exit in Round 2 or later.
Round 1 — Scenario-by-Scenario Guide
🏥 A. Allotted: Government Medical College
Step 1: Physically report to the allotted Govt. Medical College for document scrutiny by the Scrutiny Committee.
Step 2 — After successful scrutiny:
Admission is MANDATORY. You must complete the admission process.
Want to upgrade to Round 2?
Login to candidate portal → declare upgrade willingness via OTP. Previous choice list becomes Null & Void. Fill fresh choices.
Note: Allotted Govt. Medical College in R1 will NOT come again in R2.
Skip admission → Eliminated from counselling entirely.
Step 2 — After successful scrutiny:
Admission is MANDATORY. You must complete the admission process.
Want to upgrade to Round 2?
Login to candidate portal → declare upgrade willingness via OTP. Previous choice list becomes Null & Void. Fill fresh choices.
Note: Allotted Govt. Medical College in R1 will NOT come again in R2.
Skip admission → Eliminated from counselling entirely.
🏥 B. Allotted: Private Medical College (State / Mgmt. Quota)
Step 1: Physically report to the scheduled Govt. Medical College (not the private college) for document scrutiny.
If you WANT admission:
After scrutiny → pay prescribed fees → complete admission at the scheduled Govt. Medical College.
To also upgrade → declare on portal via OTP. Fill fresh choices.
If you DO NOT want admission:
After scrutiny → opt out of admission. You remain eligible for Round 2 upgradation.
Login → declare upgrade intent via OTP → fill fresh choices.
Either way: allotted Pvt. Medical College in R1 will NOT reappear in R2.
If you WANT admission:
After scrutiny → pay prescribed fees → complete admission at the scheduled Govt. Medical College.
To also upgrade → declare on portal via OTP. Fill fresh choices.
If you DO NOT want admission:
After scrutiny → opt out of admission. You remain eligible for Round 2 upgradation.
Login → declare upgrade intent via OTP → fill fresh choices.
Either way: allotted Pvt. Medical College in R1 will NOT reappear in R2.
🦷 C. Allotted: Government Dental College
Step 1: Physically report to the scheduled Govt. Dental College for document scrutiny.
If you WANT admission:
After scrutiny → pay fees → complete admission at Govt. Dental College.
To upgrade → declare on portal via OTP. Previous choices → Null & Void. Fill fresh choices.
If you DO NOT want admission:
After scrutiny → opt out. Eligible for Round 2 upgradation.
Login → declare intent via OTP → fill fresh choices.
Allotted Govt. Dental College in R1 will NOT reappear in R2.
If you WANT admission:
After scrutiny → pay fees → complete admission at Govt. Dental College.
To upgrade → declare on portal via OTP. Previous choices → Null & Void. Fill fresh choices.
If you DO NOT want admission:
After scrutiny → opt out. Eligible for Round 2 upgradation.
Login → declare intent via OTP → fill fresh choices.
Allotted Govt. Dental College in R1 will NOT reappear in R2.
🦷 D. Allotted: Private Dental College (Govt. Quota / Mgmt. / Jain Minority)
Step 1: Physically report to the scheduled Govt. Dental College (not the private college) for document scrutiny.
If you WANT admission:
After scrutiny → pay fees → complete admission at scheduled Govt. Dental College.
To upgrade → declare via OTP on portal. Fill fresh choices.
If you DO NOT want admission:
After scrutiny → opt out. Eligible for Round 2 upgradation.
Login → declare intent via OTP → fill fresh choices.
Allotted Private Dental College in R1 will NOT reappear in R2.
If you WANT admission:
After scrutiny → pay fees → complete admission at scheduled Govt. Dental College.
To upgrade → declare via OTP on portal. Fill fresh choices.
If you DO NOT want admission:
After scrutiny → opt out. Eligible for Round 2 upgradation.
Login → declare intent via OTP → fill fresh choices.
Allotted Private Dental College in R1 will NOT reappear in R2.
Universal Rules — Round 1
🚫 Scrutiny failure = elimination: Any candidate allotted an institute (Medical or Dental) who does not get documents scrutinized by the Scrutiny Committee, or is found unfit in scrutiny, will be out of the counselling process entirely.
⚠ Private / Dental colleges — seat retention rule: Once a seat is allotted and candidate does not take admission, the same seat will not be re-allotted to that candidate in any subsequent round. To retain the seat, you must take admission on the allotted seat.
Round 2 — Key Steps
Round 2 Process
(a) Exercise fresh choices on portal.
(b) Allotment result published on CGDME website.
(c) Report to allotted Medical/Dental college for scrutiny and admission.
(d) Fail scrutiny or found unfit → eliminated from counselling.
(b) Allotment result published on CGDME website.
(c) Report to allotted Medical/Dental college for scrutiny and admission.
(d) Fail scrutiny or found unfit → eliminated from counselling.
⚠ Security Deposit Forfeiture in Round 2: If a candidate is allotted any institute (Govt. or Private) in Round 2 and either does not take admission, or takes admission and then withdraws — the Registration Fee / Security Deposit is permanently forfeited.
CGDME 2024 · Regulations, Deposits & Important Instructions
Rules, Security Deposit & Document Instructions
Bond rules · Fee guidance · Document requirements · Technical instructions
Security Deposit / Registration Fee — Refund vs. Forfeiture
✅ Security Deposit — REFUNDED when:
- Candidate exits in Round 1 (Free Exit) — no forfeiture
- Candidate registers but is NOT allotted any seat in any round
- Candidate is allotted a seat and joins the institution — deposit refunded post admission
Refund made only to the Primary Bank Account provided at registration. If Primary fails, refund goes to Alternate Bank Account.
🚫 Security Deposit — FORFEITED when:
- Allotted a seat in Round 2 and does NOT join the allotted institution
- Took admission in Round 2 and thereafter cancels or withdraws
- Any forfeiture condition as notified by CGDME / NMC guidelines
Non-refundable application fee is never refunded under any circumstances.
Bond Rule
Bond Rule applies to Government Medical & Dental College seats as per Chhattisgarh Medical, Dental & Physiotherapy Undergraduate Admission Rule 2018.
Students admitted in Government Medical / Dental colleges in Mop-Up Round cannot leave their seats after the last date of admission for the Mop-Up Round. If they surrender seats after the stipulated date, they are required to compensate the bond amount as per rules.
Students admitted in Government Medical / Dental colleges in Mop-Up Round cannot leave their seats after the last date of admission for the Mop-Up Round. If they surrender seats after the stipulated date, they are required to compensate the bond amount as per rules.
Important Document Instructions
📁 Document Validity Rule
- All documents — Caste Certificate, EWS Certificate, Divyang/PwD, Sainik, Freedom Fighter, OBC NCL, Domicile, Class 12th, Date of Birth proof — must be dated before the last date of Registration for all rounds
- Documents issued after the registration deadline will not be accepted
♿ PwD / Divyang Certificate — Special Rule
- Disability certificate must be issued by the State Medical Board constituted by CGDME only
- District Medical Board or any other Medical Board certificate will NOT be accepted for PwD/Divyang quota seats
- The certificate must also ascertain eligibility for Medical/Dental UG seats as per rules
🔍 Scrutiny — Mandatory for All
- Physical document verification (Scrutiny) is mandatory for ALL allotted candidates — irrespective of whether they take admission or not
- Candidate who does not complete scrutiny within stipulated time is eliminated from counselling
- Candidate found unfit in scrutiny is also eliminated from the process
📝 Registration Data — Cannot Be Changed
- CGDME does NOT change / edit / modify / alter any information — Name, Father's Name, DoB, Category, Nationality, Contact Details — entered at time of registration
- Data from NTA portal is pre-populated and used for state counselling
- All information is treated as correct and self-certified by the candidate
💳 Payment Instructions
- Pay Application Fee and Security Deposit through Candidate's own / Parent's / Guardian's Bank Account only
- Provide an Alternate Bank Account as fallback for refunds
- Keep both bank accounts active throughout the counselling period
- Refund only to Primary Account; if Primary fails, to Alternate Account
⚖️ Eligibility & Fee Verification
- Confirm Eligibility and Domicile status before registering — for Govt., State Quota, Mgmt. Quota, and NRI Quota seats
- Confirm fee structure and additional fees from colleges directly — especially Private Colleges — before filling choices
- Registering for NEET-UG counselling does not guarantee a seat
Technical & Process Instructions
💻 Technical Guidelines
- → Use Laptop or Computer only — Chrome / IE / Firefox / Windows / iOS (latest registered version)
- → Download SANDES App on registered phone for OTP in areas with poor mobile network
- → Download Allotment Letter from CGDME website only — all admissions through online mode
- → Can update email address and mobile number in registration form; OTPs go to updated contacts
⚖️ Jurisdiction & Website Monitoring
- → No individual communication sent to candidates — monitor website regularly
- → Official websites: cgdme.admissions.nic.in and cgdme.in
- → All court cases related to counselling must be filed in Hon'ble High Court, Bilaspur jurisdiction only
- → Choices can be unlocked with OTP and re-exercised unlimited times within the stipulated window
CGDME 2024 · Must-Know Alerts
Critical Alerts, Documents Checklist & Quick Reference
Read before registering — errors can permanently remove you from counselling
Critical Alerts
🔴 Critical
Govt. Medical College — Admission Mandatory
If allotted a Government Medical College in Round 1, admission is compulsory after scrutiny. Candidates who skip admission are eliminated from counselling permanently.
🔴 Critical
Scrutiny Failure = Permanent Elimination
Failure to complete document scrutiny within the stipulated time — or being found unfit — means the candidate is out of the entire counselling process for all rounds. No exceptions.
🔴 Critical
Round 1 Seat Never Returns in Round 2
Any seat allotted in Round 1 — Govt. Medical, Private Medical, Govt. Dental, or Private Dental — will not be allotted again in Round 2 or any subsequent round, whether or not you took admission.
🔴 Critical
Round 2 Security Deposit Forfeiture
If allotted any institute in Round 2 and you do not join, or you join and then withdraw, your Registration Fee (Security Deposit) is permanently forfeited. No appeal.
🟠 Warning
PwD Certificate — Only CGDME State Medical Board
Divyang/PwD certificates must be issued by the State Medical Board constituted by CGDME only. District Medical Board or any other authority's certificate is not accepted for PwD quota seats.
🟠 Warning
Private College Seat — Lost if Not Joined
For Private Medical / Dental / Govt. Dental: if allotted a seat and you do not take admission, the same seat will not be allotted to you again in any subsequent round. To keep it, take admission.
🟠 Warning
No Changes to Registration Data
CGDME will not change any field in the registration — Name, Father's Name, DoB, Category, Nationality. Data is self-certified. Ensure everything is correct at the time of registration itself.
🟢 Note
Free Exit Available in Round 1 Only
Candidates can exit Round 1 without forfeiture of Security Deposit. This Free Exit option is available only in Round 1. From Round 2 onwards, non-joining leads to forfeiture.
🟢 Note
No Fresh Registration in Stray Vacancy Round
The Stray Vacancy Round is only for candidates already registered who were not allotted any seat in any round. No new registrations are permitted in the Stray Vacancy Round.
🌐 Official Contacts
Conducting Authority
Directorate of Medical Education, Chhattisgarh (CGDME)
Registration Portal
cgdme.admissions.nic.in
Information Website
cgdme.in
Court Jurisdiction
Hon'ble High Court, Bilaspur
Communication Mode
Website only — no individual notifications sent
Detailed Rules Source
Gazette of CG on CGDME official website
📁 Documents Required for Registration & Scrutiny
NEET UG 2024 Rank Card / Scorecard
Class 12th Marksheet & Certificate
Proof of Date of Birth (SSC / Birth Certificate)
Domicile Certificate (Chhattisgarh)
Caste Certificate (if claiming category)
EWS Certificate (if applicable)
OBC Non Creamy Layer Certificate (if applicable)
PwD Certificate — CGDME State Medical Board only
Sainik / Freedom Fighter Certificate (if applicable)
NRI Documents (if applying for NRI quota)
Bank Account details (Primary + Alternate)
SANDES App (recommended for OTP in low-network areas)
★ = Mandatory for ALL. All documents must be dated before Registration closing date.
Mop-Up Round Eligibility — Quick Matrix
✅ Eligible for Medical Seat in Mop-Up
→ Registered candidates with NO allotment after Round 2
→ Candidates admitted in Govt. Dental / Private Dental (eligible for upgrade to Medical)
→ Candidates admitted in Govt. Dental / Private Dental (eligible for upgrade to Medical)
🦷 Eligible for Dental Seat in Mop-Up
→ Registered candidates with NO allotment after Round 2 only
→ NOT eligible: Candidates allotted Govt./Pvt. Dental in R2 who completed scrutiny but did not take admission — they can only go for Medical upgrade
→ NOT eligible: Candidates allotted Govt./Pvt. Dental in R2 who completed scrutiny but did not take admission — they can only go for Medical upgrade
🚫 NOT Eligible for Mop-Up
→ Already admitted in Medical college in any round
→ Candidates eliminated due to failed/skipped scrutiny
→ Candidates whose deposit was forfeited and were removed from counselling
→ Candidates eliminated due to failed/skipped scrutiny
→ Candidates whose deposit was forfeited and were removed from counselling
Key Abbreviations
CGDMEDirectorate of Medical Education, Chhattisgarh
NMCNational Medical Commission
DCIDental Council of India
NTANational Testing Agency (NEET conductor)
AIQAll India Quota (15% — handled by MCC)
SQState Quota seats
MQManagement Quota seats
NRINon-Resident Indian quota
PwDPerson with Disability (Divyang)
EWSEconomically Weaker Section
OBC NCLOBC Non Creamy Layer
OTPOne Time Password (for portal actions)
R1 / R2Round 1 / Round 2 of counselling
MUMop-Up Round
SVStray Vacancy Round
SMBState Medical Board (for PwD certificates)
SANDESGovt. OTP app (use in poor network areas)
DoBDate of Birth
CGChhattisgarh State
HC BLPHigh Court Bilaspur — sole jurisdiction for CG counselling disputes