CGDME Merit List 2026 - Overview
The Directorate of Medical Education, Chhattisgarh (DME Raipur), also known as CGDME, has released the official Chhattisgarh State NEET-UG (MBBS & BDS) 2026 Merit List - Round 1. This list is important for candidates who have registered as Chhattisgarh domicile holders and locked their choices for the 2026 counselling cycle. It is used for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in government and private medical and dental colleges under the state quota.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Raipur / Chhattisgarh (CGDME) |
| Document Title | Chhattisgarh State NEET-UG (MBBS & BDS)-2026 Merit List - Round 1 |
| Courses Covered | MBBS and BDS (state quota seats) |
| Eligibility for This List | Chhattisgarh domicile candidates only (all entries show "CG Domicile: Yes") |
| Official Download Link | cgdme.admissions.nic.in |
CGDME NEET UG Merit List 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Status / Reported Timeline |
|---|---|
| Online registration on cgdme.admissions.nic.in | Reported to have opened in early-to-mid August 2026 |
| Choice filling and locking | Reported to have run through mid-August 2026 |
| Round 1 State Merit List (this document) | Published by DME Raipur (PDF generated 25 August 2026) |
| Round 1 seat allotment result | 26 August 2026 |
What the CGDME Merit List 2026 Contains
The Round 1 merit list is a rank-ordered table of all eligible NEET UG 2026 candidates who are domiciled in Chhattisgarh and competing for state quota MBBS and BDS seats. Each candidate’s entry in the official PDF includes details such as their rank, category, and other relevant information needed for counselling and seat allotment.
Category-wise and Quota-wise Breakup
| Category | Highest Category Rank Recorded |
|---|---|
| OBC | 2,112 |
| ST | 1,853 |
| SC | 1,135 |
| EWS | 275 |
| Jain Minority (across other categories) | 66 |
| PH / Divyang (across other categories) | 32 |
| UR (Unreserved - not separately numbered) | Approximately 3,820 (remaining candidates after other categories) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the CGDME NEET UG Merit List 2026?
A: It is the official state-quota rank list released by DME Raipur that ranks Chhattisgarh-domicile NEET UG 2026 candidates for MBBS and BDS admission in Round 1 counselling.
Q: How many candidates are included in the CGDME Round 1 merit list?
A: The list contains 9,195 candidates spread across 265 pages.
Q: How can I find my name in the CGDME merit list?
A: Candidate names are not published. You can search the PDF using your NEET UG roll number or log in to your account on cgdme.admissions.nic.in to view your individual rank.
Q: Does this merit list include All India Quota seats?
A: No. This list is only for the 85% state quota seats managed by DME Raipur for Chhattisgarh domicile candidates. The 15% All India Quota seats are handled separately by the MCC.
Q: What is the difference between NEET Overall Rank and CG State Rank?
A: NEET Overall Rank is the candidate’s All India rank from the NEET UG 2026 exam. CG State Rank is a separate rank assigned by DME Raipur based on the NEET scores of only Chhattisgarh domicile candidates.
