Last date to apply online is 21 June 2026

Admission will be through NEET UG, Labour Department appeals to eligible students to apply

Raipur,  A great and golden opportunity has come up for the children of insured workers working in the organized sector of Chhattisgarh to make a career in the field of medical education (MBBS/BDS). The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), under the Ministry of Labor and Employment of the Government of India, has reserved 700 seats for the children of insured workers in its 20 prestigious medical colleges across the country. The last date for online application was May 31, which has been extended to June 21, 2026.

Admission will be given through NEET UG

According to official information from the Labor Commissioner's office, eligible candidates will be selected for these reserved seats through the NEET (UG) exam. The deadline for online applications is June 21, 2026. Students who fall within the eligibility criteria can submit their applications without delay by visiting the Employees' State Insurance Corporation's official website (ESIC).

The main objective of the scheme

Labor Department officials stated that the primary objective of this special reservation policy is to provide talented children from organized sector labor families with better opportunities for higher and quality medical education. This will also enable students from economically disadvantaged or modest backgrounds to fulfill their dreams of becoming doctors without financial constraints.

Important information

Total reserved seats 700 (in 20 ESIC Medical Colleges across the country), selection based on NEET UG merit, last date to apply is June 21, 2026. The official website of Employees' State Insurance Corporation can be visited at esic.nic.in.

Toll Free Helpline Number

For any questions or detailed information, students and parents can contact the toll-free number 1800-11-2526. Guidance can also be sought from the nearest ESIC branch or state-level regional office. The Labor Commissioner's office has made a special appeal to all working colleagues in the state to disseminate information about this ambitious scheme to their eligible and interested children in a timely manner and to take advantage of this golden opportunity by submitting as many applications as possible before the deadline.