Overview

The Punjab MBBS/BDS Counselling has proceeded to a very critical stage with the announcement of some essential dates pertaining to Round-1 seat surrender as well as online choice filling in respect of the 2025-26 sessions. In that regard, as per the latest notification from Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), candidates who were allotted seats in Round 1 counselling are allowed to surrender their allotted seat on 13th December 2025.

On the other hand, the online choice filling process for the next counselling session remains from 13th Dec to 15th Dec, 2025. All the above events are extremely significant while deciding on the upgrade of seats, participation in the next sessions, as well as the redistribution of MBBS/BDS vacant seats in Govt. as well as Pvt. Medical Colleges in the state of Punjab.

It is essential that applicants are aware of the implications of seat surrender, choice filling rules, and dates, thereby avoiding exclusion or forfeiting a chance for admission.

Key Dates – Punjab MBBS/BDS Counseling 2025

What Is Round 1 Seat Surrender?

Round 1 seat surrender is a facility offered to candidates who have been allotted an MBBS/BDS seat in the 1st round of Punjab State counseling but want to:

• Take part in further counseling sessions
• Moving to a better College or Course

"Change quota or preference options"

By surrendering the seat available in Round 1 within the specified timeline, candidates are eligible for the subsequent round of counselling, as per the rules specified by the counselling authority.

Round 1 Seat Surrender Date: 13 December 2025

Referring to the official site, the 13th Dec, 2025 is the only date when Round 1 seats can be surrendered.

Key Points to Remember:

• Online submission on the official counselling website is required for seat surrender.
• No offline requests for surrender are accepted.
• Failure to surrender the seat within the allotted time may result in disqualification for the next round.
• The seat, once surrendered, is allotted to the list of vacant seats for the next counselling session.
• It is necessary that candidates assess themselves before choosing the option of seat surrender.

Online Choice Filling: 13th – 15th

Online choice filling is one of the most critical phases of Punjab MBBS/BDS Counselling. It is a stage where the aspirants are allowed to choose the colleges and courses of their choice from the available ones.

Choice Filling Window:

• Start Date: 13 Dec 2025
• End Date: 15 Dec 2025

Candidates are required to fill choice locking within the stipulated time period for consideration for a seat allotment process.

Online choice filling is a modified technique of choice filling that is

The following are the steps that candidates can follow in order to fill online choices:

• Visit the official counselling website of BFUHS.
• Log in with NEET UG credentials.
• Access the choice filling section.
• Choose your desired MBBS/BDS colleges and courses.
• Prioritize the options in order of importance.
• Explore all the options carefully.
• Keep the options locked until the deadline.

The choices that are not unlocked may be locked by the system at the end of the choice filling period.

Who Should Take Part in This Stage?

The following persons should take an active part in seat surrender and choice filling:

• Candidates allotted seats in Round-1 but seeking upgradation
• Candidates willing to change the allotted College or Course
• Eligible candidates of NEET UG 2025 who registered for Punjab State Counselling
• Candidates with names on the state list of merit

Seat Allotment Process After Choice Filling

After the choice filling window is closed, the counselling authority will proceed with the allocation of seats on the following bases:

• NEET UG 2025 rank
• Category norms, reservation norms
• Availability of Seats
• Order in which the candidate fills the preferences

The seat allocation result is generally released within 24 to 48 hours from the closing of the choice locking process.

Download of Allotment Letter

The candidates who get a seat allotment should:

• Login to counselling portal
• Download allotment letter
• Take multiple copies for future use

The allotment letter is a compulsory document for reporting to the allotted college.

Reporting to the Allotted College

The candidates are required to appear, along with the following, at the allotted medical/dental college within the allotted time:

• Original academic certificates
• Admit Card & Score Card for NEET UG
• Allotment letter
• Identity proof
• Fee payment receipt

Failure to notify within the specified time will result in the automatic cancellation of the allocated seat.

Key Instructions for Candidates

The deadlines are non-negotiable. Seating surrender thereafter, when the date is due, is not allowed. Candidates need to confirm college information before final selections are locked. Withdrawal, following the allocation of stray rounds, is generally not permitted. Always check for updates on the official website.

Official Website: Punjab MBBS BDS Counselling

For genuine updates, notifications, and counseling schedules, interested candidates are advised to refer to only the official website:

Official website : https://bfuhs.ac.in/

FAQs

Conclusion

The notification regarding Round-1 seat surrender on 13th December 2025, along with online choice filling from 13th to 15th December 2025, is a critical stage in the Punjab MBBS/BDS Counselling 2025-26 process. It is essential that candidates take thoughtful decisions on seat surrendering and choice filling options to increase their possibilities of getting a seat in a desired medical/dental college. Timely action, careful choice of preferences, and following government instructions are set to play a significant part in what the eventual admissions would be. Candidates are advised to keep themselves updated from the BFUHS website and make all arrangements for counselling strategically.