The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Chhattisgarh, opened applications for the NEET MDS Counselling 2026 on August 22, 2026. The application process is for admission to Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) postgraduate courses under the State Quota. Candidates can register on the official website, cgdme.in.
Application Details
The online application portal opened at 11 AM on August 22, 2026. The deadline for submitting applications is 11:59 PM on August 29, 2026. A non-refundable application fee of INR 2000 is required. Applicants must verify their eligibility before applying. The Chhattisgarh Master of Dental Surgery Admission Rules, 2017, should be reviewed by all candidates.
Key Dates and Actions
The application period runs from August 22, 2026, to August 29, 2026. Choice filling and locking for colleges and subjects are available from 11 AM on August 22 until 11:59 PM on August 30, 2026.
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Start | August 22, 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Online Application End | August 29, 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Choice Filling & Locking Start | August 22, 2026, 11:00 AM |
| Choice Filling & Locking End | August 30, 2026, 11:59 PM |
Payment and Application Changes
Payment for the application fee can be made using Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI. Candidates can reset their applications for free until the deadline if changes are needed after submission. It is advised to pay the application fee at least 36 hours before the deadline. This accounts for potential bank gateway processing delays of up to 24 hours.
Counselling Responsibilities
The DME Chhattisgarh conducts the entire counselling process, including fee payment, college and subject selection, and choice locking. Candidates are solely responsible for any cancellations or allotment issues arising from incomplete or incorrect information provided. The Directorate and counselling committee are not liable for such errors.
Further Information
Candidates should regularly check the official DME Chhattisgarh website, cgdme.in , and the NIC website, cgdme.admissions.nic.in , for the latest updates and official notices.