Chhattisgarh NEET PG Cutoff 2026: DME Chhattisgarh releases the cutoff through round-wise seat allotment results for MD, MS and PG Diploma admissions. The cutoff includes the last allotted candidate’s NEET PG rank and marks, based on college, branch, quota and category. MCC conducts 50% All India Quota counselling, while DME manages state quota and other eligible seats.
Candidates can check the category-wise cutoff for UR, EWS, OBC, SC, ST and female sub-categories to assess their admission chances. This article covers the 2025 quota-wise and branch-wise closing ranks, 2024 vs 2025 cutoff trends, the 2026 college-wise seat matrix, and the impact of cancelled counselling rounds.
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NEET PG Brief Description
Before the Chhattisgarh MD/MS cutoff details, here is a short overview of NEET PG 2026 and Chhattisgarh counselling:
| Features | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of examination | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Postgraduate) or NEET PG |
| Conducted by | National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) |
| Exam pattern | 180 questions, 720 marks |
| NEET PG Result | September 24, 2026 |
| Chhattisgarh NEET PG counselling authority | DME Chhattisgarh, Raipur |
| Counselling rounds (2025 cycle) | Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, Mop-up Round, Stray Vacancy Round |
| Courses | MD, MS, PG Diploma |
| Seat matrix 2026 | 642 seats across 10 colleges (7 government, 3 private) |
| Official Website | cgdme.admissions.nic.in |
Chhattisgarh NEET PG Cutoff 2026 Dates
The Chhattisgarh NEET PG Cutoff 2026 will be released after each counselling round, showing college-wise, branch-wise and category-wise closing ranks. DME Chhattisgarh has not yet announced the 2026–27 PG counselling schedule. Cutoff dates will be updated once officially notified:
Join NEET PG News 2026 | Counselling Round | Cutoff Dates |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Cutoff | To be announced |
| Round 2 Cutoff | To be announced |
| Round 3 / Mop-up Cutoff | To be announced |
| Stray Vacancy Round Cutoff | To be announced |
| Final Closing Cutoff | To be announced |
NEET PG 2026 Cutoff
There is no separate qualifying cutoff for Chhattisgarh. Candidates must meet the NEET PG 2026 qualifying cutoff prescribed by NBEMS to become eligible for Chhattisgarh NEET PG counselling:
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | Cutoff Score (Out of 720) |
|---|---|---|
| General / EWS | 50th Percentile | 262 |
| General PwBD | 45th Percentile | 244 |
| SC / ST / OBC, including PwBD | 40th Percentile | 226 |
The Chhattisgarh NEET PG Seat Matrix 2026 includes 642 MD/MS seats across 10 medical colleges: 7 government and 3 private. Government colleges offer 378 seats (190 AIQ and 188 State Quota), while private colleges have 264 seats (225 State Quota and 39 NRI). Check the Chhattisgarh NEET PG 2026 Seat Matrix for branch-wise details.
Government Medical Colleges
Private Medical Colleges
| Institute | Total Seats | State Quota | NRI Quota |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Medical Science, Bhilai | 101 | 86 | 15 |
| Shri Balaji Institute of Medical Science, Raipur | 100 | 85 | 15 |
| Raipur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur | 63 | 54 | 9 |
| Total | 264 | 225 | 39 |
Chhattisgarh NEET PG Round 1 Cutoff 2025
The original Round 1 result of December 24, 2025, was later cancelled, but it still shows how competitive the top state seats were before the rules were revised:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Candidates allotted seats | 273 (130 male, 143 female) |
| State Open Quota | 135 candidates |
| State Institutional Quota | 136 candidates |
| NRI Quota (Open and Institutional) | 2 candidates |
| Cutoff range | AIR 697 (634 marks) to about AIR 1.35 lakh (240 marks) |
| Most preferred choice | MD General Medicine, Pt. JNM Medical College, Raipur |
| Original state merit list | 875 candidates, with 29 in-service doctors awarded bonus marks |
Chhattisgarh NEET PG Cutoff 2025: Other State Quota
The Other State quota covers open-merit seats that are not reserved for Chhattisgarh MBBS graduates or in-service doctors. The table shows the last closing rank (AIR) across all rounds in 2025:
| Branch | UR | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD Radiodiagnosis | 29,052 | – | – | 1,48,567 |
| MD Respiratory Medicine | 36,016 | 74,248 | – | – |
| MD General Medicine | 38,839 | 26,336 | 74,802 | – |
| MD Dermatology | 56,609 | – | – | 99,437 |
| MS Ophthalmology | 57,973 | 84,276 | 1,00,126 | – |
| MD Anaesthesiology | 59,740 | 99,147 | 1,45,206 | – |
| MS Orthopaedics | 64,361 | 64,099 | 1,22,850 | 1,91,946 |
| MS General Surgery | 64,554 | 51,287 | 1,58,917 | – |
| MD Paediatrics | 66,903 | – | 1,54,683 | 72,852 |
| MS ENT | 70,254 | – | – | – |
| MD Psychiatry | 73,426 | 1,15,780 | 1,58,983 | – |
| MD Emergency Medicine | 86,672 | – | – | – |
| MD Forensic Medicine | 1,89,725 | – | – | – |
| MD Pharmacology | 1,97,967 | 2,26,710 | – | – |
| MD Pathology | 2,06,730 | – | – | – |
| MD Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation | 2,09,446 | – | – | – |
| MD Microbiology | 2,10,504 | – | – | – |
| MD Biochemistry | 2,13,113 | – | – | – |
| MD Community Medicine | 2,13,817 | – | – | – |
| MS Obstetrics & Gynaecology | – | – | 1,02,346 | – |
Factors Affecting Chhattisgarh NEET PG Cutoff 2026
The Chhattisgarh NEET PG cutoff may vary each year due to several factors:
- Number of candidates: Higher competition can increase the cutoff.
- Exam difficulty: An easier paper may lead to higher scores and changing closing ranks.
- Seat availability: The 2026 matrix lists 642 seats across 10 colleges, and any change in MD/MS seats directly affects closing ranks.
- Eligibility rules: The revised 2025 rules reserve a large share of state seats for state-affiliated MBBS graduates and in-service doctors, which changes who competes for which seat.
- Category reservation: Cutoffs vary for UR, EWS, OBC, SC, ST and PwBD candidates, and the 200-point roster is applied college by college. In the 2026 matrix, EWS seats appear only at Pt. JNM Medical College, Raipur (7) and CIMS, Bilaspur (5).
- Service bond: Chhattisgarh enforces a two-year state service and financial bond for government college candidates. A news report in November 2025 said more than 30 state MBBS graduates gave up their PG seats because of the bond, which can push seats into later rounds.
- Fees and stipend: College costs and stipend amounts influence candidate preferences, especially between government and private seats.
- Counselling participation: The number of candidates participating in each round affects seat movement and final closing ranks.
How to Calculate NEET PG Cutoff 2026
The qualifying cutoff is based on percentile, not on a percentage of the total marks. This is a common mistake.
Step 1: Know the exam pattern. NEET PG 2026 has 180 questions and 720 marks.
Step 2: Know the qualifying percentile.
| Category | Required Percentile |
|---|---|
| General / EWS | 50th |
| General PwBD | 45th |
| SC / ST / OBC | 40th |
Step 3: Understand how percentile works. Percentile shows the share of candidates who scored at or below you. The formula is:
Percentile = (Total candidates – Your rank) / Total candidates x 100
For example, if 2,00,000 candidates appear (a made-up number for explanation), the candidate at rank 1,00,000 sits at the 50th percentile. That candidate’s marks become the General cutoff. For the 40th percentile, the marks of the candidate at rank 1,20,000 become the SC/ST/OBC cutoff.
Step 4: Remember that rank is decided by raw marks. Your All India Rank depends on your marks. Percentile is only used to check if you qualify.
Step 5: Compare previous year trends. The official cutoff changes each year based on competition and exam difficulty.
Previous Year NEET PG Cutoff Trends
The qualifying cutoff has changed from year to year and in several years it was reduced during counselling to fill seats:
| Year | General / EWS | SC / ST / OBC | General PwBD | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 262 (50th percentile) | 226 (40th percentile) | 244 (45th percentile) | 720 |
| 2025 | 276 (50th percentile) | 235 (40th percentile) | 255 (45th percentile) | 800 |
| 2024 | 50th percentile | 40th percentile | 45th percentile | 800 |
| 2023 | 291 (50th percentile) | 257 (40th percentile) | 274 (45th percentile) | 800 |
| 2022 | 275 (50th percentile) | 245 (40th percentile) | 260 (45th percentile) | 800 |
How to Use the Chhattisgarh NEET PG Cutoff
- Note your All India Rank and category. Rank matters more than marks.
- Check which quota you fall in. MBBS or In-Service seats are for Chhattisgarh state-affiliated MBBS graduates and in-service doctors, while Other State seats are open merit.
- Shortlist 8 to 10 branches you would genuinely accept.
- Match your rank with the quota-wise tables above and mark each option as safe, possible or a stretch. Remember that the 2025 ranks are last closing ranks across all rounds, so Round 1 ranks will be lower.
- Check the quick estimate with the NEET PG college predictor and branch predictor.
- Compare the full cost of private seats: fee, stipend and bond.
- Prepare two lists: one for MCC and one for Chhattisgarh state counselling, since the rules differ.
- Fill and lock your choices carefully.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Chhattisgarh NEET PG Cutoff 2026?
The Chhattisgarh NEET PG Cutoff 2026 is the closing rank or score required for MD/MS admission to government and private medical colleges in Chhattisgarh. It varies by college, branch, category and counselling round.
Who releases the Chhattisgarh NEET PG Cutoff 2026?
The Directorate of Medical Education (DME), Chhattisgarh, releases the state counselling cutoff through round-wise seat allotment results.
When will the Chhattisgarh NEET PG Cutoff 2026 be released?
The cutoff will be released after each round of Chhattisgarh NEET PG counselling 2026. Exact dates will depend on the official counselling schedule.
How can I check the Chhattisgarh NEET PG Cutoff 2026?
Candidates can check the cutoff through the official Chhattisgarh NEET PG counselling website by downloading the round-wise seat allotment results.
What factors affect the Chhattisgarh NEET PG Cutoff?
The cutoff depends on NEET PG exam difficulty, candidate ranks, seat availability, reservation categories, college preferences and counselling participation.
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