Hello aspirants! Are you planning to take MDS admission in Chhattisgarh, but not sure about admission and counselling details? I have got you covered. I am Dr. Pratiksha Gupta, Senior Quality & Research Expert at CareerMudhra. I will help you to understand everything you need to know about the MDS admission in Chhattisgarh by sharing my knowledge in this article.
MDS admission in Chhattisgarh is conducted by the Commissionerate of Medical Education (CME), Raipur. Chhattisgarh has a total of 6 dental colleges offering MDS courses in various specializations. CME manages admission to the 1 government dental college and 5 private dental colleges under state, management, and NRI quotas.
Many students have the misconception that after BDS, they are directly eligible for MDS courses. I will clarify this before getting into the details. Students who wish to secure MDS admission must qualify the NEET-MDS examination, followed by participation in the state counselling. While direct admission to MDS is available, it still requires the NEET qualification. I will explain everything you need to know about MDS admission, including the admission process, eligibility criteria, fees, and seat distribution, through this article.
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MDS Admission Process in Chhattisgarh
Admission to the MDS programs in Chhattisgarh is carried out through the state MDS counselling by CME, Raipur. Students must undergo counselling for admission to both government and private dental colleges. The first and foremost step towards MDS admission in Chhattisgarh is to qualify in the NEET-MDS examination.
Since admission involves a lengthy process, students must carefully go through it to avoid any mistakes. I will explain each stage involved in the procedure below:
- Step 1: Online Application & Fee Payment
Candidates must register with the CME portal and submit the online application by providing the necessary personal details and uploading the required documents. They must also pay the prescribed registration fee to complete the application process.
- Step 2: Merit List Publication
CME publishes a provisional merit list, followed by a final merit list with the names of candidates who are eligible to participate in further counselling.
- Step 3: Choice Filling & Locking
Candidates must provide their preference for courses and colleges in order of priority during the choice filling process. The choices must be locked before submission.
- Step 4: Seat Allotment
Seat allotment is conducted in multiple rounds based on the merit ranks, college choices, seat availability, and reservation criteria. The Allotment result is published on the CME portal.
- Step 5: Document Verification
Candidates must attend the physical document verification at the designated venues. The original certificates, along with self-attested copies, must be produced for verification.
- Step 6: Fee Payment and Admission
Candidates allotted a seat must pay the prescribed admission /tuition fee and report to the allotted college to complete further admission formalities within the time specified by CME.
MDS admission in Chhattisgarh dental colleges is only accepted through the state MDS counselling, irrespective of the admission quota. The counselling is conducted in multiple rounds. Make sure to participate until the last round till you are allotted a seat.
How to Take MDS Admission in Chhattisgarh
MDS admission in Chhattisgarh primarily requires the students to qualify in the NEET-MDS examination, conducted by NBE every year. NEET-qualified students must participate in the state MDS counselling for admission to both government and private dental colleges. There are no deemed universities offering MDS admission in Chhattisgarh.
In this section, I will give details about the NEET-MDS counselling in Chhattisgarh and the different seat categories involved.
NEET-MDS Counselling in Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh NEET-MDS Counselling is conducted by the Commissionerate of Medical Education (CME), Raipur. Candidates must complete the registration process through the official CME portal– https://cgdme.in/ to participate in the state counselling.
In government dental colleges in Chhattisgarh, 50% of the state quota seats are reserved for Chhattisgarh domiciled candidates, while the remaining 50% seats are allotted by MCC under the All India Quota (AIQ), without any domicile restrictions.
Private dental colleges in Chhattisgarh offer admission under state, management, and NRI quotas. The state quota seats are typically reserved for the Chhattisgarh domiciled candidates, whereas students from outside Chhattisgarh can apply for management and NRI quota seats.
MDS Admission Through Management Quota in Chhattisgarh
Students might have a lot of queries about MDS admission through management quota– whether NEET-MDS is mandatory, is it the same as direct admission, and who is eligible for these seats?
Management seats are offered in private dental colleges in the state. Although the management quota is also referred to as direct admission, it primarily requires the NEET-MDS qualification. The cutoff required for the management quota is much lower, and it allows candidates with lower NEET scores to secure admission. However, these are paid seats and are offered at a higher fee structure. Students from other states can apply for MDS admission under the management quota in Chhattisgarh without any domicile restrictions.
MDS Admission Through NRI Quota in Chhattisgarh
Candidates who come under the NRI/NRI wards/OCI/PIO/Sponsored by NRI/ Foreign Nationals categories are eligible for MDS admission under the NRI quota in private dental colleges in Chhattisgarh. Additionally, these candidates must meet the basic requirements of qualifying in the NEET-MDS examination and holding a BDS degree from an institution approved by the Dental Council of India (DCI).
The NRI sponsor must be a first-degree relative (parent/sibling/spouse/legal guardian) with a valid passport/visa, and they must submit a notarized sponsorship declaration at the time of admission.
MDS Eligibility Criteria in Chhattisgarh
There are certain conditions that are mandatory to be followed before participating in the counselling. Candidates seeking MDS admission in Chhattisgarh must fulfill the following eligibility requirements:
| Criteria | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Qualifying Examination | Candidates must have qualified in the NEET-MDS examination with a minimum required percentile. General – 50th percentile SC/ST/OBC, including PwD – 40th percentile General PwD – 45th percentile |
| Academic Qualification | Candidates must have passed the BDS degree from a dental college approved by the Dental Council of India(DCI). |
| Internship | Candidates must have completed the 1-year mandatory rotational internship. |
| Dental Council Registration | Candidates must be permanently or provisionally registered with the DCI or a state dental council. |
| Age Limit | There is no upper age limit for MDS admission. |
| State Quota | Candidates who are permanent residents of Chhattisgarh.Candidates who completed classes 1-12 in Chhattisgarh.Children of state/central government employees or public undertakings posted in Chhattisgarh. |
| NRI Quota | NRIs/NRI wards/OCI/PIO/Sponsored by NRI/ Foreign Nationals with a valid passport/visa. The NRI sponsor must be a first-degree relative(parent/sibling/legal guardian). |
NEET-MDS Cutoff in Chhattisgarh 2026
The official NEET-MDS cutoff for 2026 has been released by the NBE. I will provide the NEET-MDS cutoff below, where students can refer to the category-wise cutoff to understand the minimum qualifying score required for admission.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentile | Cut-off Score (out of 960) |
|---|---|---|
| General/EWS | 50 Percentile | 308 |
| GeneralPwBD | 45 Percentile | 289 |
| SC/ST/OBC (Including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) | 40 Percentile | 271 |
Documents Required for MDS Admission in Chhattisgarh
Candidates need to upload certain documents during the online application and produce the originals, along with photocopies, for verification at the designated venue. The table below lists all the documents required for MDS admission in Chhattisgarh:
| S.No | Documents | Applicability |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Allotment Letter | All candidates |
| 2 | Fee Payment Receipt | All candidates |
| 3 | NEET-MDS Score Card | All candidates |
| 4 | NEET-MDS Admit Card | All candidates |
| 5 | BDS Degree Certificate | All candidates |
| 6 | Year-wise BDS Marksheets | All candidates |
| 7 | Internship Completion Certificate | All candidates |
| 8 | Permanent or Provisional Registration Certificate from DCI/State Dental Council | All candidates |
| 9 | Matric Certificate (Birth Proof) | All candidates |
| 10 | Transfer Certificate | All candidates |
| 11 | Identity Proof (Aadhar/PAN/Voter ID/Passport/Driving License) | All candidates |
| 12 | Passport-size Photographs | All candidates |
| 13 | Chhattisgarh Domicile Certificate | State quota candidates |
| 14 | Category Certificate | If applicable for reservation |
| 15 | Income Certificate | If applicable for reservation |
| 16 | PwD Certificate | If applicable for reservation |
| 17 | Passport/visa of NRI/NRI sponsor | NRI quota |
| 18 | Notarized Sponsorship Declaration | NRI quota |
The original certificates must be submitted to the allotted college at the time of admission. These include allotment letter (admission proof), NEET-MDS score & admit card (qualification proof), BDS degree & internship certificates (academic proof), domicile certificate (nativity proof), identity proof, and other necessary certificates if applicable for NRI quota or reservation. Students should keep in mind that the unavailability of original certificates can lead to the cancellation of admission.
MDS Fees in Chhattisgarh
The government of Chhattisgarh, in coordination with the Admission & Fee Regulatory Committee (AFRC), determines the MDS fees in Chhattisgarh. This fee structure varies based on the colleges and their seat categories. The tables below provide annual MDS fees for government and private dental colleges in Chhattisgarh.
Government MDS Fees in Chhattisgarh
| College | Annual Fees |
|---|---|
| Govt. Dental College, Raipur | NA |
Private MDS Fees in Chhattisgarh
| College | Annual Fees |
|---|---|
| Chhattisgarh Dental College & Research Institute, Rajnandgaon | INR 3,55,000/- |
| Maitri College of Dentistry and Research Centre, Durg | INR 3,87,660/- |
| New Horizon Dental College & Research Institute, Bilaspur | INR 3,55,000/- |
| Rungta College of Dental Sciences & Research, Bhilai | INR 4,02,660/- |
| Triveni Dental College, Bilaspur | INR 3,92,660/- |
The above fee is subject to change based on the year of admission. The government dental colleges generally have much lower fees compared to the private colleges. In addition to the tuition fees, colleges charge extra fees for library, labs, examination, hostel, and mess. These fees may be charged one time or annually, depending on the respective college. I suggest you directly contact the college and find out the complete fee structure before applying, so that you can avoid any unexpected expenses.
MDS Colleges and Seats in Chhattisgarh
Next, we will learn the total number of colleges and seats offered for MDS admission in Chhattisgarh. The state has a total of 6 MDS colleges, including 1 government and 5 private institutions. These colleges offer a total of 141 MDS seats, including 23 government and 118 private seats. Let’s check out the colleges and their total MDS seats.
Government MDS Seats in Chhattisgarh
| College | Total MDS Seats |
|---|---|
| Govt. Dental College, Raipur | 23 |
| Total | 23 |
Private MDS Seats in Chhattisgarh
Wrap Up
Chhattisgarh has 6 well-established dental colleges offering MDS programs in various specializations. Admission to both government and private dental colleges is conducted through the state NEET-MDS counselling by the Commissionerate of Medical Education (CME), Raipur. Candidates who qualified in the NEET-MDS examination are only eligible for MDS admission in Chhattisgarh. Students must regularly visit the CME website to be updated on counselling dates and other notifications.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. How to take MDS admission in Chhattisgarh?
Candidates must qualify in the NEET-MDS and register with the CME, Raipur counselling portal to take MDS admission in Chhattisgarh.
2. Who conducts MDS admission in Chhattisgarh?
The Commissionerate of Medical Education (CME), Raipur, conducts MDS admission in Chhattisgarh.
3. Can I take MDS admission without NEET in Chhattisgarh?
No, you cannot take MDS admission without NEET in Chhattisgarh or anywhere else in India.
4. Can students from other states take MDS admission in Chhattisgarh?
Yes, students from other states can take MDS admission in Chhattisgarh through the management quota.
5. Does management quota MDS admission in Chhattisgarh require NEET?
Yes, management quota MDS admission in Chhattisgarh mandatorily requires NEET-MDS qualification.
6. Does NRI quota MDS admission in Chhattisgarh require NEET?
Yes, NRI quota MDS admission in Chhattisgarh mandatorily requires NEET-MDS qualification.
7. How many MDS seats are available in Chhattisgarh?
A total of 141 MDS seats are available in Chhattisgarh, including 23 government and 118 private seats.
