Required Field Validator not working for JQuery chosen drop down list
I am using JQuery Choosen for my DropDownList but the required validator for that dropdown is not working . Following is my code .Please guide where i am wrong. Chosen plugin included in the form $(".chosen-select").chosen(); DropDownList code <li> @Html.LabelFor(m => m.DepartmentId) @Html.DropDownListFor(x => x.DepartmentId, (ViewBag.DepartmentsList) as IEnumerable<SelectListItem>, "-- Select an Option --",new { @class = "chosen-select", @style = "width:312px; height:31px;" }) @Html.ValidationMessageFor(m => m.DepartmentId) </li> And Model for the DropDownList [Required(ErrorMessage = "*")]