Punjab (BFUHS) NEET UG Counselling 2026 Started - Merit List, Procedure & Fee

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Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026– Registration will open from the last week of  July 2026. Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, has officially started the Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in Government, Private, and Minority Medical/Dental Colleges across Punjab.

Overview

The BFUHS NEET UG Counselling 2026 process involves online registration, document verification, choice filling, seat allotment, and final admission. Candidates must check eligibility, domicile rules, reservation policies, and fee structure before applying.

Punjab offers around 1,425 MBBS and 1,260 BDS seats in Government, Private, Minority Institutions, and AIIMS. For Punjab-domiciled candidates, 85% of government seats are under the State Quota, while 15% AIQ seats are filled via MCC. Private colleges have Government, Management, and NRI Quota seats with different fee structures. Minority institutions reserve 50% seats for Sikh or Christian candidates.

Reservation Policy

Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Eligibility & Reservation Policy (BFUHS)

The Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, is responsible for conducting Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 for MBBS and BDS admissions in Government, Private, and Minority Medical/Dental Colleges across Punjab. Candidates must carefully check their eligibility and understand the reservation policies before applying.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria for Punjab NEET Counselling 2026 (BFUHS NEET UG Counselling 2026)

Candidates who wish to participate in BFUHS NEET UG Counselling 2026 must meet the eligibility conditions set by the Punjab Government and BFUHS.

Who Can Apply for BFUHS NEET UG Counselling 2026

Nationality: The candidate must be an Indian citizen. NRIs can apply under the NRI quota.

• Domicile Requirement
• The candidate must be a domicile of Punjab OR
• The candidate must have studied Class 10+1 and 10+2 from Punjab.
• NEET UG 2026 Qualification: Candidates must have qualified for NEET UG 2026 with the required percentile
• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB), and English with
• General Category: Minimum 50% marks in PCB
• SC/ST/OBC Category: Minimum 40% marks in PCB
• PwD Category: Minimum 45% marks in PCB
• Age Limit: The candidate must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026.

Punjab Domicile Criteria for NEET UG Counselling 2026

Candidates must fulfil at least one of the following conditions to be eligible for 85% Punjab State Quota seats

• Born in Punjab OR must be a Permanent Resident of Punjab.
• Candidates who have studied in Punjab for at least 5 years before their qualifying exam (10+2).
• Parents must have resided in Punjab for at least 2 years before the NEET UG 2026 exam.
• Children of Punjab Government employees (including those on deputation outside Punjab) who have served for at least 3 years.
• Children of Central Government, Defence Services, or PSU employees who were posted in Punjab for at least 5 years before NEET UG 2026.
• Children of Punjab Government pensioners or retired employees settled in Punjab.
• Residents of Punjab posted outside the state for government service, whose children continued schooling in Punjab.

*Domicile Certificate Requirement: Candidates must submit a valid domicile/residence certificate issued by a competent Punjab authority.

Reservation Policy

Reservation Policy for Punjab NEET Counselling 2026 (BFUHS Counselling 2026)

During Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026, seats will be allocated based on the reservation policies set by the Punjab Government. Candidates applying under reserved categories must submit valid certificates to claim benefits.

Reservation in Government Medical & Dental Colleges

Category	Reservation Percentage
General (Open Merit)	50%
Scheduled Caste (SC)	25%
Backward Classes (BC)	10%
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	10%
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)	5%
Children of Defence Personnel (Ex-Servicemen/War Widows)	3% (Priority-Based)
Sports Quota	2%
Backward Area & Border Area	1% each
Sikh Riot/Terrorist Affected	1%
Children of Freedom Fighters	1%

Important Notes for Government College Reservation 

• SC and BC category candidates must submit valid category certificates issued by the Punjab authorities.
• EWS Quota applies only to Government Medical/Dental Colleges (not private colleges).
• PwD candidates must meet NMC disability eligibility criteria to claim seats.
• Candidates applying under Defence, Riot Victim, Border Area, or Backwards Area Quotas must provide valid supporting documents.
• If seats remain vacant in any reserved category, they will be converted to General category seats.

Reservation in Private Medical & Dental Colleges (BFUHS Counselling 2026)

Category	Reservation
50% Government Quota Seats	As per Punjab Government rules
35% Management Quota Seats	Open to all India candidates
15% NRI Quota Seats	For eligible NRI candidates only

• 50% Government Quota Seats in private colleges follow Punjab’s state reservation policy.
• 35% Management Quota Seats are open to all students across India (no Punjab domicile required).
• 15% NRI Quota Seats are reserved for NRI candidates who qualify for NEET UG 2026.

Minority Colleges (Christian/Sikh Institutions) Reservation:

• 50% seats are reserved for students belonging to Minority Communities.
• The remaining 50% seats are divided into Government Quota & Management Quota as per the Punjab Government rules.

Documents Required

Documents Required for Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026

Candidates must upload scanned copies of the following documents during online registration for Punjab NEET Counselling 2026. They must also carry original copies for verification at the time of admission.

• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card & Scorecard
• Class 10th & 12th Mark Sheets and Certificates
• Domicile Certificate of Punjab
• Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)
• EWS Certificate (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• Income Certificate (for reserved category candidates)
• Character Certificate
• Migration Certificate (if applicable)
• NRI Candidates: NRI sponsorship certificate, passport copy, and affidavit from the sponsor

*Note: Candidates failing to provide valid documents may be disqualified from Punjab NEET Counselling 2026.

Counselling Schedule

Punjab NEET UG Counselling Schedule 2026 (BFUHS Counselling 2026)

Based on previous years' schedules and expected timelines, here are the tentative dates for Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026, conducted by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot. These dates are subject to change based on official notifications

Event	Updated Date
NEET UG 2026 Result Declaration	As per NTA schedule
Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 Notification Release	Official Notification Release soon
Online Registration Starts	Mid - July 2026
Last Date for Online Registration	last week of July 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	last week of July 2026
Provisional Merit List Release	To be announced
Document Verification for Reserved Category Candidates	To be announced
Choice Filling for Round 1	July 2026 to August 2026
Round 1 Seat Allotment Result	Display by August 2026
Reporting to Allotted Colleges (Round 1)	Mid - August 2026
Round 2 Registration & Choice Filling	No change (expected)
Round 2 Seat Allotment Result	No change (expected)
Reporting to Allotted Colleges (Round 2)	No change (expected)
Mop-Up Round Registration & Choice Filling	No change (expected)
Mop-Up Round Seat Allotment	No change (expected)
Reporting for Mop-Up Round Admissions	No change (expected)
Stray Vacancy Round (if seats remain vacant)	No change (expected)
Last Date for Admission to MBBS/BDS Courses	As per NMC deadline (last September 2026)

Registration Fee

Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Registration Fee Details

Candidates applying for Punjab NEET Counselling 2026, conducted by BFUHS, must pay a non-refundable registration fee. The fee varies based on the candidate’s category.

Registration Fee Structure:

Category	Registration Fee	GST (18%)	Total Payable Amount
General Category	₹5,000	₹900	₹5,900
SC Category	₹2,500	₹450	₹2,950

Registration Fee (For NRI Students)

Fee Description	Amount
Fee for Eligibility/Equivalency Certificate	US $1000
Application Fee	US $1000
Application Form Fee	₹2000
Eligibility/Equivalency Certificate Form Fee	₹1000

Payment Mode:

The fee must be paid online through:

• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• Net Banking

Important Notes:

• The registration fee is non-refundable, even if the candidate decides not to participate in counselling.
• Candidates must complete the payment before the deadline, as applications without payment will not be accepted.
• Ensure that the transaction is successfully completed. If the amount is deducted but the application status is not updated, candidates should immediately contact BFUHS authorities.

Counselling Process

Step-by-Step Process for BFUHS NEET UG Counselling 2026

The BFUHS counselling 2026 process is conducted online in multiple rounds. It includes registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, and final admission. Below is the detailed round-wise process:

Round 1: Online Registration & Choice Filling

• Visit www.bfuhs.ac.in and click on the Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 link.
• Register by entering your NEET UG 2026 Roll Number and Application Number.
• Pay the non-refundable registration fee – ₹5,900 (General) / ₹2,950 (SC).
• Upload all required documents in the specified format.
• Fill and lock your college choices carefully before the deadline.
• BFUHS will release the Provisional Merit List of registered candidates.

*Note: Candidates who do not register in Round 1 can still apply in Round 2.

Round 2: Seat Allotment & Admission Confirmation

• BFUHS will release the seat allotment list based on NEET rank, category, and choices filled.
• If allotted a seat, download the provisional allotment letter.
• Report to the allotted college within the given timeframe.
• Get documents verified and pay the tuition fees online to confirm your admission.
• If a candidate does not report or pay fees, the seat will be cancelled and allotted to another student in Round 2.

*Important: Candidates who wish to upgrade their seat must participate in Round 2 counselling and submit fresh choices.

Mop-Up Round (For Vacant Seats)

• Conducted for vacant seats left after Round 2.
• Fresh registrations may be allowed. Candidates must re-enter their choices.
• Allotment is final – If you get a seat, you must take admission, or you will be debarred from further rounds.
• NRI & Management Quota seats are also filled in this round.

*Note: If you already have a seat from Round 1 or 2, you cannot participate in the Mop-Up Round unless you have surrendered your seat before the deadline.

Stray Vacancy Round (Only for Private Colleges)

• Conducted only for vacant seats in private medical/dental colleges.
• No fresh registration – only previously registered candidates can apply.
• Colleges prepare a merit list and offer admission at the institution level.
• Direct reporting to the college is required.

* Important: Once you accept a seat in the Stray Vacancy Round, you cannot participate in any further counselling rounds.

Also Read - MCC Counselling NEET UG Counselling Dates, Process & Seat Matrix.

Medical colleges in Punjab

List of MBBS & BDS Colleges in Punjab (Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026)

For Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026, conducted by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, candidates can apply for MBBS and BDS seats in Government, Private, and Minority Medical/Dental Colleges in Punjab. Below is the detailed list of medical and dental colleges along with seat availability and college type.

List of MBBS Colleges in Punjab (Punjab NEET UG 2026)

College Name	Management	Annual MBBS Intake
Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Bathinda	Private	150
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bathinda	AIIMS (Autonomous)	100
Chintpurni Medical College, Pathankot, Gurdaspur	Private	150
Christian Medical College (CMC), Ludhiana	Private	100
Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana	Private	100
Dr B R Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, Mohali (SAS Nagar)	Government	100
Gian Sagar Medical College & Hospital, Patiala	Private	150
Government Medical College, Amritsar	Government	250
Government Medical College, Patiala	Government	200
Guru Gobind Singh Medical College, Faridkot	Government	100
Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences, Jalandhar	Private	100
RIMT Medical College and Hospital, Sirhind	Private	50
Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Amritsar	Private	150

Total MBBS Seats in Punjab:

• Government Colleges: 1,000 seats
• Private Colleges: 750 seats
• AIIMS (Autonomous): 100 seats
• Total MBBS Seats (Punjab NEET UG 2026): 1,850 seats

List of BDS Colleges in Punjab (Punjab NEET UG 2026)

College Name	Management	Annual BDS Intake
Adesh Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Bathinda	Private	100
Christian Dental College, Ludhiana	Private	40
Dasmesh Institute of Research & Dental Sciences, Faridkot	Private	100
Genesis Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Ferozepur	Private	100
Guru Nanak Dev Dental College & Research Institute, Sunam	Private	100
National Dental College & Hospital, Dera Bassi	Private	100
Rayat Bahra Dental College & Hospital, Mohali	Private	100
Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Amritsar	Private	100
Punjab Government Dental College & Hospital, Amritsar	Government	100
Government Dental College, Patiala	Government	50

Total BDS Seats in Punjab:

• Government Colleges: 150 seats
• Private Colleges: 1,110 seats
• Total BDS Seats (Punjab NEET UG 2026): 1,260 seats

Fee Structure 

A. MBBS Fees in Government Medical Colleges (Punjab)

As per the Punjab Government, the annual fee structure for MBBS courses in Government Medical Colleges is as follows:

Year	MBBS Fee (Annual) - Govt Colleges (₹)
First Year	₹1,83,000
Second Year	₹2,03,000
Third Year	₹2,18,000
Fourth Year	₹2,37,000
Fifth Year	₹1,11,000

*Hostel Fee: ₹19,800/- per year (includes room rent, electricity, utensils) with a 5% increase per year.

B. BDS Fees in Government Dental Colleges (Punjab)

The fee structure for BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) in Government Dental Colleges is:

Year	BDS Fee (Annual) - Govt Colleges (₹)
First Year	₹80,000
Second Year	₹90,000
Third Year	₹1,00,000
Fourth Year	₹1,10,000

*Hostel Fee: ₹20,790/- per year with 5% yearly increase.

C. MBBS Fees in Private Medical Colleges (Punjab)

For Private Medical Colleges & Universities, the fee structure is different for Government Quota & Management Quota seats:

Year	Government Quota (50%) (₹)	Management Quota (35%) (₹)
First Year	₹4,26,000	₹10,94,000
Second Year	₹4,67,000	₹12,04,000
Third Year	₹5,10,000	₹13,14,000
Fourth Year	₹5,53,100	₹14,23,000
Fifth Year	₹2,98,000	₹7,67,000

*Private Colleges charge additional hostel fees, security deposits & miscellaneous charges.

D. BDS Fees in Private Dental Colleges (Punjab)

The fee structure for Private Dental Colleges is:

Year	Government Quota (50%) (₹)	Management Quota (35%) (₹)
First Year	₹1,65,000	₹2,20,000
Second Year	₹1,81,500	₹2,42,000
Third Year	₹1,98,000	₹2,65,000
Fourth Year	₹2,19,615	₹2,92,820

*Hostel & mess fees are separate and subject to annual increase.

E. NRI Quota Fees for MBBS & BDS (Government/Private Colleges)

For NRI (Non-Resident Indian) candidates, the full-course fee is charged in USD ($):

Course	NRI Quota Full Course Fee (US Dollars $)	Approximate Fee in INR (₹)
MBBS	$1,10,000	₹90 Lakh
BDS	$44,000	₹36 Lakh

*NRI candidates must deposit the full course fee as per the latest government notifications.

FAQ's

Conclusion

Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026, conducted by BFUHS Faridkot, is the gateway for MBBS and BDS admissions in Punjab. It covers Government, Private, NRI, Management, and Minority Quota seats. Eligible NEET 2026 candidates must complete timely registration, document verification, and choice filling to secure admission. Punjab-based students benefit from affordable seats in government colleges, while private institutions offer wider options. Stay updated with official dates, fee details, and guidelines to ensure a smooth admission process.

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