If you have been allotted a seat in Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round, this is your final call. The Directorate of Medical Education, Chhattisgarh has made it clear that the admission process will not be extended beyond this week. The entire process is now offline and physical presence is mandatory.

According to the official Scrutiny & Admission Notice issued on 20th October 2026, the process that started on 22nd October will conclude on 24th October.

Mark Your Calendar: Two Separate Deadlines

Numerous students are growing bewildered, as the DME has issued two conflicting cut-off times. Do not delay until the final hour.

• Physical Document Scrutiny Last Date: 24th October 2026, till 4:00 PM

• Admission at Allotted Institute Last Date: 24th October 2026, till 5:00 PM

Simply downloading the allotment letter online does not mean your admission is confirmed. You have to physically appear for verification and complete the admission formalities.

Where Should You Report? Don't Go to the Wrong Venue

This is the most crucial instruction. The reporting venue is different for government and private colleges. DME has specifically asked private college candidates not to go directly to their allotted college.

• For Government MBBS Seats: Report directly to your allotted Government Medical College.

• For BDS Seat at Government Dental College, Raipur: Report to the allotted college itself.

For Private MBBS Seats: All candidates allotted seats in 6 private medical colleges - including Raipur Institute of Medical Sciences, Shri Balaji Institute of Medical Sciences, Shri Shankaracharya Institute, Abhishek I Mishra Memorial College, Shri Rawatpura Sarkar Institute and Maa Padmavati Institute - must report to a common centre: Shikshak Prashikshan Sansthan Bhavan, Pt. Deendayal Upadhyay Smriti Swasthya Vigyan and Ayush University, Uparwara, Nava Raipur.

For Private BDS Seats: Candidates allotted in 6 private dental colleges including Maitri, Rungta, Triveni and others must report to Government Dental College, Raipur.

Private colleges have been directed to depute their authorized staff at these nodal centres.

Documents to Carry: Keep Your File in Readiness

Carry all original documents along with sufficient photocopies. Any inconsistency could result in the forfeiture of your seat.

• NEET UG 2026 Allotment Letter, Admit Card and Scorecard

• Class 10th and 12th Marksheet and Passing Certificate

• Domicile Certificate, if applicable

• Valid Caste Certificate - SC/ST/OBC/EWS - if claimed

• PwD Certificate, if applicable

• Valid Photo ID Proof and Passport Size Photographs

• Always cross-check the final list with your allotment letter.

What Happens If You Fail to Report Within the Stipulated Time?

The DME notice is very strict. If you fail to appear for scrutiny within the prescribed time limit, you will be considered out of the counselling and admission process for the entire academic session. Do not fall for any agent or person promising admission through backdoor channels. Allotment is done only through the official online counselling process.

How Many Seats Were on Offer?

As per the official Round 4 Clear Vacancy Matrix, a total of 180 seats were vacant at the start of the Stray Round - 87 MBBS and 93 BDS seats across government and private colleges. Please note, this was the initial vacancy. The final status will be as per the Provisional Allotment List released on 20th October.

Concurrent Update: Chhattisgarh NEET PG 2026 Round 1 Commences

• Alongside MBBS/BDS admission, DME has started State NEET PG 2026 MD/MS Round 1 counselling.

• Online Application: 22nd Oct - 27th Oct - 11:59 PM

• Choice Filling & Locking: 22nd Oct - 28th Oct - 11:59 PM

• Application Fee: Rs. 2,000 for all categories, Rs. 10,000 for NRI

• Security Deposit: Rs. 25,000 for Govt. College - UR, Rs. 12,500 for SC/ST/OBC, and Rs. 2,00,000 for Private Colleges.

For PG, EWS eligibility will be decided based on NEET PG 2026 result data only, and in-service candidates must upload their Service Certificate.