Chhattisgarh NEET 2026 State Quota Cutoff (Expected): Category-Wise & College-Wise MBBS Cutoff

The Chhattisgarh 2026 State Quota Cutoff for General candidates is expected to be around 2,600 to 1,11,500 across government and private colleges. For SC/ST/OBC candidates, the cutoff rank is expected to range from 30,000 to 1,15,000. The expected cutoff score for General candidates is expected to be around 540 and 580. On the other hand, the cutoff scores for reserved categories are expected to start from 380 and reach up to 530. 

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For government medical colleges in Chhattisgarh, the Chhattisgarh NEET 2026 cutoff is primarily determined during the 85% state quota counseling round, considering various factors such as the difficulty level of the NEET exam, the number of candidates, seat availability, and NEET scores. 

Students who score the required cutoff marks in NEET in their respective categories will be eligible for admission to medical colleges under the state quota. The minimum qualifying marks for the NEET exam are 50% in 10+2  for the general category, and the cutoff for reserved categories is 40%. 

In this blog, we will look at the category-wise and college-wise expected cutoffs for the SQ seats available in medical colleges across Chhattisgarh for the MBBS course admissions. 

Chhattisgarh NEET 2026 State Quota Cutoff: Category-Wise Cutoff Score and Rank

The table below represents the Chhattisgarh NEET UG 2026 expected category-wise cutoff score and rank. 

Chhattisgarh NEET 2026 Top Government Medical Colleges in Chhattisgarh

Here are the top government medical colleges that you can apply to through the Chhattisgarh NEET 2026 state quota:

• Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Medical College, Raipur
• Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences, Bilaspur
• Late Baliram Kashyap Memorial Government Medical College, Jagdalpur
• Government Medical College, Ambikapur
• Government Medical College, Rajnandgaon
• Government Medical College, Kanker

Chhattisgarh NEET 2026 Top Private Medical Colleges 

For students who don’t get a government seat in the Chhattisgarh NEET 2026 state quota, private medical colleges can really help. Here are some of the best private medical colleges in Chhattisgarh offering state quota seats:

• Shankaracharya Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhilai
• Raipur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur
• Chandulal Chandrakar Memorial Medical College, Durg
• Late Shri Lakhi Ram Agrawal Memorial Medical College, Raigarh
• Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhilai

Chhattisgarh NEET 2026 State Quota Cutoff: Expected College-Wise Cutoff Scores and Cutoff Ranks

The table below represents the expected Chhattisgarh NEET 2026 college-wise cut-off.

Chhattisgarh NEET 2026 State Quota Cut-Off: Year-wise Trends (2021-2025)

The following table shows the year-wise recent cutoff trends for Chhattisgarh NEET 2026 State Quota Cutoff 2026.

Chhattisgarh NEET 2026 State Quota Counseling Eligibility Criteria

The key eligibility criteria for Chhattisgarh NEET 2026 counselling are as follows:

• Domicile: Applicants must be residents of Chhattisgarh, which generally means having completed their 10+2 from the state board
• NEET Qualification - The student must have qualified for the NEET UG 2026 exam. 
• Qualifying Marks- 10+2 with PCM (50%) for general and 40% for the reserved category is required. 
• Proof of Residency—Applicants need to provide valid proof of their Chhattisgarh residency, such as a domicile certificate. 
• Age Limit - Candidates should not be less than 17 years of age as of December 31, 2026. 

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Chhattisgarh NEET 2026: Document Requirements

The following documents are required from students during the Chhattisgarh NEET 2026 counselling process:

• NEET 2026 Admit Card and Scorecard
• Class 10 & 12 Mark Sheets and Certificates
• Domicile Certificate of Chhattisgarh
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• Identity Proof

Chhattisgarh NEET 2026: Counseling Process

The following are the steps to register and appear for the counselling process, and thereafter report to the allotted college:

• Registration: Candidates must register online on the official portal and fill out all the required details. 
• Document Verification: After successful registration, candidates need to submit all the necessary documents for verification.
• Choice Filling & Locking: Candidates must fill in their preferred medical colleges and lock their choices.
• Seat Allotment: Seats are allotted based on NEET rank, choices, category, and seat availability.
• Reporting: Selected candidates must report to the allotted institute with the required documents. 

Chhattisgarh NEET 2026 Important/Tentative Dates 

The following table represents some important dates related to the Chhattisgarh NEET counselling 2026. 

Chhattisgarh NEET 2026 State Quota Cut-Off: FAQs

Ques: How many MBBS seats are there for the Chhattisgarh NEET 2026 state quota?  

Ans: There are a total of 1,800 to 1,900 seats under the State quota in Chhattisgarh for NEET UG 2026 counselling. A total of 85% of the MBBS seats are reserved for candidates applying under the state quota for Chhattisgarh, while the remaining 15% of the seats are reserved under the All India Quota (AIQ) and are filled through MCC counseling.  You must check the college-wise updated number of seats available during the counselling process. 

Ques: What is the Chhattisgarh NEET 2026 cut-off for private medical colleges?  

Ans: The NEET 2026 cutoff for private medical colleges in Chhattisgarh is between 350 and 480 marks for General candidates. In terms of NEET ranks, the estimated closing rank for the General category in private medical colleges in Chhattisgarh is around 1,50,000 to 1,60,000. The State quota cutoffs at private medical colleges in NEET UG are significantly lower than those of government colleges. 

Ques: Which candidates are eligible for Chhattisgarh NEET 2026 state quota counselling?  

Ans: Chhattisgarh domicile candidates, who are 17 years of age by 31 December 2026 and have cleared the NEET UG 2026 exam, are eligible for the counselling. They must also have completed 10+2 with 50% marks (40% for the reserved category). Moreover, being a domicile of Chhattisgarh is a key requirement for admission to SQ seats in the state. Non-domiciled candidates must apply for the AIQ seats in the state. 

Ques: What is the minimum qualifying percentile one needs to obtain for the NEET 2026 exam in Chhattisgarh?  

Ans: The minimum qualifying percentile for NEET 2026 is 50th percentile for General and EWS categories, 45th for PwBD cut off, and 40th for OBC/SC/ST categories, with each set having a different qualifying cut-off score. Thus, students must achieve the appropriate ranks and scores to be within the minimum category-specific percentile requirements. 

Ques: What’s the best government medical college in the Chhattisgarh NEET 2026 region? 

Ans: The best government MBBS colleges in Chhattisgarh include the following:

• Pt. JNM Medical College Raipur
• CIMS Bilaspur
• GMC Rajnandgaon
• GMC Ambikapur
• GMC Kanker
• Late B.R.K.M. Medical College Jagdalpur.

Ques: What is the expected date for the start of state quota counselling for Chhattisgarh NEET 2026? 

Ans: As per the NEET UG schedule, the Chhattisgarh NEET 2026 state quota counselling is expected to start in the last week of July 2026 or in the first week of August 2026. The final dates for the state-level counselling will depend on the commencement of the All-India counselling by MCC. Accordingly, the Directorate of Medical Education (DME) of Chhattisgarh will release the dates for their counselling. 

Ques. What are the necessary documents for admission under the Chhattisgarh NEET 2026 state quota?

Ans. For the documents under the state quota, the student needs to provide the NEET admit card and scorecard, 10th and 12th standard mark sheets, domicile certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), PwD certificate, and photo ID. You must upload the required documents through the registration portal for the counselling. Thereafter, you must carry the required documents while reporting to the college for verification. 

Ques. What is the trend of the Chhattisgarh NEET cutoff score per year? 

Ans. There is a considered increase for NEET cutoff in Chhattisgarh, with government colleges showing more competition and stark limits for MBBS seats over the years. Chhattisgarh NEET 2023 rose to 560-570, 2024 also showed a rise in cutoff marks to 570-580, and the cutoff rose to 580-590 in 2026. Thus, the Chhattisgarh NEET 2026 SQ cutoff score is expected to rise or remain around 580 to 590 for the 2026 counselling.