Chhattisgarh has approximately 18 medical colleges for NEET-based admission, with around 2,335 MBBS seats available (excluding AIIMS Raipur). Of these, 13 are government colleges and 5 are private.
Government vs private split
| Type | Colleges | Approximate seats |
|---|---|---|
| Government | 13 | ~1,885 |
| Private | 5 | ~700-900 |
| Total (state counselling) | 18 | ~2,335 |
The seat count varies across sources and years. Government seats total approximately 1,885, while private seat counts range between 700 and 900 depending on the source and whether recent intake increases are reflected. Exact figures should be verified from the CGDME seat matrix notification for the relevant admission year.
List of Chhattisgarh medical colleges for NEET: government
| College | City/District | Seats (approx.) | Annual tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Memorial Medical College | Raipur | 230 | Rs 2,75,000 |
| Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS) | Bilaspur | 180 | Rs 2,75,000 |
| Chandulal Chandrakar Memorial Govt. Medical College | Durg | 200 | Rs 3,60,250 |
| Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial Govt. Medical College | Rajnandgaon | 125 | Rs 2,75,000 |
| Late Baliram Kashyap Smriti Govt. Medical College | Jagdalpur (Bastar) | 125 | Rs 2,75,000 |
| Late Shri Lakhiram Agrawal Govt. Medical College | Raigarh | 100 | Rs 2,20,000 |
| Government Medical College | Ambikapur (Surguja) | 125 | Rs 2,75,000 |
| Government Medical College | Kanker | 125 | Rs 2,75,000 |
| Government Medical College | Korba | 125 | Rs 2,75,000 |
| Government Medical College | Mahasamund | 125 | Rs 2,75,000 |
| Government Medical College | Durg | 200 | Rs 2,75,000 |
| Shaheed Medical College | Jagdalpur (Bastar) | 125 | Rs 2,75,000 |
| Government Medical College | Raigarh | 100 | Rs 2,20,000 |
Pt. JNM Medical College, Raipur is the oldest and largest government medical college in the state, with 230 seats. The GMCs at Kanker, Korba, and Mahasamund are newer institutions. Most government colleges charge Rs 2,75,000 per year in tuition; Chandulal Chandrakar Memorial (Durg) is slightly higher at Rs 3,60,250 and Late Shri Lakhiram Agrawal (Raigarh) slightly lower at Rs 2,20,000. Hostel fees add Rs 60,000 to Rs 1,20,000 per year.
Government colleges typically require a service bond of 1-2 years after MBBS completion; the exact duration and penalty amount vary by college and are specified in the admission letter.
Private medical colleges
| College | City | Annual tuition (state/mgmt quota) | NRI quota (annual) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Medical Sciences | Bhilai (Durg) | Rs 7,99,187 | $35,000 (~Rs 29 lakh) |
| Raipur Institute of Medical Sciences | Raipur | Rs 7,45,187 | $35,000 |
| Shri Balaji Institute of Medical Science | Raipur | Rs 8,02,700 | $35,000 |
| Shri Rawatpura Sarkar Institute of Medical Science & Research | Naya Raipur | Rs 7,45,187 | $35,000 |
| Abhishek Mishra Memorial Medical College & Research | Bhilai (Durg) | Rs 7,45,187 | $35,000 |
Private college seats are split roughly into state quota (~42-43%), management quota (~42-43%), and NRI quota (~15%). The state quota seats in private colleges are filled through CGDME counselling at the same regulated tuition as management quota seats. Both quotas appear to be governed by the state fee regulatory committee, though candidates should confirm this from the official fee circular for their year.
Fee structure summary
| College type | Quota | Annual tuition (approx.) | 5-year total (tuition only) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government | State | Rs 2,20,000-3,60,250 | Rs 11-18 lakh |
| Private | State/Management | Rs 7,45,187-8,02,700 | Rs 37-40 lakh |
| Private | NRI | $35,000 (~Rs 29 lakh) | ~Rs 1.45 crore |
These are tuition-only figures. The total cost of a private MBBS including hostel, mess, and other institutional fees will be higher than the tuition total above. NRI quota costs are substantially higher across all components.
Key cities for medical education
- Raipur: The state capital has the highest concentration of medical colleges. Pt. JNM Medical College (government, 230 seats), Raipur Institute of Medical Sciences (private), and Shri Balaji Institute of Medical Science (private) are all located here. Shri Rawatpura Sarkar is in nearby Naya Raipur.
- Durg-Bhilai: Chandulal Chandrakar Memorial (government, 200 seats) is in Durg. Two private colleges (Shri Shankaracharya IMS and Abhishek Mishra Memorial) are in Bhilai.
- Bilaspur: CIMS (government, 150 seats)
- Jagdalpur (Bastar): Late Baliram Kashyap Smriti GMC (government, 125 seats)
- Rajnandgaon, Raigarh, Ambikapur, Kanker, Korba, Mahasamund: Each has one government medical college with 100-125 seats
AIIMS Raipur (central institution)
AIIMS Raipur has 125 MBBS seats, but it does not participate in CG state counselling. Admission to AIIMS Raipur is handled entirely through the All India Quota / central counselling conducted by MCC. Chhattisgarh domicile candidates can apply for AIIMS Raipur through AIQ alongside candidates from all other states. AIIMS tuition is approximately Rs 40,000 per year, far below any state government or private college.