The state counselling authority in Raipur has released the Round 1 merit list for Chhattisgarh's MBBS and BDS admissions, opening the door for thousands of NEET UG aspirants to move into the counselling process.

What Has Happened

Chhattisgarh's state counselling authority has published the State NEET UG (MBBS and BDS) 2026 Merit List for Round 1, covering 9,195 candidates who are now eligible to take part in the first round of the state's medical and dental admission counselling.

A merit rank is only the starting point. Turning that rank into an actual seat means navigating choice filling, quota rules, and document verification correctly the first time. RMGOE's counsellors work with Chhattisgarh NEET UG applicants through each of these steps, from shortlisting realistic college options to preparing the document set colleges expect at reporting.

Key Highlights

• Total candidates on the list: 9,195
• Topper: Pihu Singhania, NEET score 666, overall NEET All India Rank 653, State Rank 1 under the unreserved category
• Lowest-ranked candidate on the list: State Rank 9,195, NEET score 177, overall AIR 1,190,164
• Gender split: roughly 5,206 female and 3,989 male candidates
• Course eligibility: most candidates qualify for both MBBS and BDS; around 600 are eligible for BDS only

What the List Contains

For every candidate, the merit list records:

• Name, parents' names, date of birth, and gender
• NEET roll number, NEET score, and overall All India Rank
• Course eligibility (MBBS and BDS, or BDS only)
• Chhattisgarh domicile status
• State rank along with category-wise rank (unreserved, OBC, SC, ST, EWS)
• Disability class and percentage, where applicable
• Jain minority status and rank, where applicable
• Seat type: government quota, private quota, or NRI quota

Category-Wise Cutoff Ranks

The highest category-wise ranks on the current list are:

• OBC: up to rank 2,112
• ST: up to rank 1,853
• SC: up to rank 1,135
• EWS: up to rank 275

What Candidates Should Do Next

1. Verify your name, roll number, and category details against your original NEET UG 2026 application.
2. Log in to the official Chhattisgarh NEET UG counselling portal to track seat allotment status and further instructions.
3. Keep original documents ready for verification, including the NEET admit card, scorecard, domicile certificate, and applicable category certificates.
4. Watch the official counselling website closely for document verification, choice filling, and seat allotment dates.

This is the official Round 1 merit list for Chhattisgarh's State NEET UG counselling, and it remains subject to updates through later rounds. Candidates should always confirm their status directly on the official portal.

Plan Your Next Move With RMGOE

Moving from a merit rank to a confirmed MBBS or BDS seat involves choices that are hard to undo once submitted. RMGOE's admission consultants can help you shortlist colleges realistically, understand where your rank stands within each quota, and get your documents ready ahead of reporting.

Connect with RMGOE's counselling team to plan your Chhattisgarh NEET UG choice filling strategy.