Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 is conducted by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in Government, University Constituent, Private Medical/Dental Institutions, Private Universities and Minority Institutions across Punjab. The counselling is held strictly on the basis of NEET UG 2026 merit.
The last date for submission of online choices/preferences for the First Round of Online Counselling has been extended up to 23.08.2026 (05:00 PM). The University has also stated that the remaining counselling schedule, including the seat allotment dates, will be uploaded on the University website later.
This guide walks candidates through the complete Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 process, covering registration, eligibility, application fee, documents, choice filling, reservation policy, merit list, seat allotment and fee structure for MBBS and BDS courses.
Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 Overview
Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 covers admission to MBBS and BDS courses in Government Medical/Dental Colleges, the University’s constituent medical college, Private Medical/Dental Colleges, Private Universities and Minority Institutions affiliated to BFUHS. Admission to all Government Quota, Management Quota, NRI Quota and Minority Quota seats is based purely on NEET UG 2026 merit. The table below summarises the key facts about the counselling.
| Particulars | Details |
| Counselling Name | Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, authorised by the Government of Punjab, Department of Medical Education & Research |
| Courses Offered | MBBS and BDS |
| Admission Through | NEET UG 2026 |
| Counselling Type | State Quota, Management Quota, NRI Quota, Minority Quota |
| Participating Colleges | Government Medical/Dental Colleges, BFUHS constituent medical college, Private Medical/Dental Colleges, Private Universities and Minority Institutions affiliated to BFUHS |
| Official Website | www.bfuhs.ac.in |
Important Dates for Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026
The table below lists the original dates, and clearly marks the date that has been revised.
| Event | Date |
| Availability of Prospectus and start of online application | 05.08.2026 |
| Last date for submission of Online Admission Application Form | 10.08.2026 – Upto 05:00 PM |
| Last date for corrections in the submitted application | 11.08.2026 – Upto 05:00 PM; application auto-locked thereafter |
| Application fee payment | On or before 11.08.2026 – Upto 03:00 PM |
| Sports category candidates: submission of printed application copies with Sports Gradation Certificate | 11.08.2026 – Upto 05:00 PM, in person at Admission Branch, BFUHS, Faridkot |
| Verification of Christian Minority Quota candidates | 12.08.2026 – Upto 05:00 PM, at Christian Medical College, Ludhiana |
| Verification of Sikh Minority Quota candidates | 12.08.2026 – Upto 05:00 PM, at Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Amritsar |
| Last date for submission of NRI Quota physical application form | 12.08.2026- Upto 04:00 PM |
| Display of Provisional Merit List | 13.08.2026 |
| Last date for objections to Provisional Merit List | 14.08.2026 – In person only, at Admission Branch, BFUHS, Faridkot |
| Display of revised Merit List (after disposal of objections) | 15.08.2026 |
| Online choice filling (First Round of Online Counselling) | Extended to 23.08.2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Display of Provisional Seat Allotment Result | 22.08.2026 |
| Last date for objections to Provisional Seat Allotment | 23.08.2026 |
| Display of revised Provisional Seat Allotment | 24.08.2026 |
| Physical reporting to allotted colleges | 25.08.2026 to 28.08.2026 |
Eligibility Criteria for Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026
Admission to the MBBS/BDS Courses is open only to candidates who have qualified NEET-UG 2026 and fulfil the eligibility conditions prescribed under the Punjab Government Notification. Merely qualifying NEET-UG or submitting the online application does not by itself entitle a candidate to admission. The table below summarises the eligibility requirements:
| Eligibility Requirement | Details |
| NEET UG Qualification | Candidate must have qualified NEET (UG)-2026 |
| Age Requirement | Must have completed 17 years of age on or before 31 December 2026; only candidates born on or before 31 December 2009 are eligible |
| Academic Qualification | As prescribed by NTA (passed the qualifying 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English, along with practicals, from a recognised board) |
| Domicile/State Quota Eligibility | Candidate must be a Citizen of India, and must either have passed 10+1 and 10+2 from the State of Punjab, or should have been born in the State of Punjab, or must be a permanent resident of the State of Punjab |
| Permanent Resident Definition | Includes candidates who have studied in Punjab for 5 years, or for 2 years immediately preceding the qualifying examination, or who are children/wards of specified categories of Punjab Government/Government of India employees posted in or in connection with Punjab |
| Category Eligibility | Candidates claiming reservation under any Reserved or Micro Reserved Category must produce a valid category certificate issued by the competent authority of the Government of Punjab in the prescribed format |
| Other Conditions | Candidates not eligible for admission against Punjab State Quota seats in MBBS shall be considered for BDS only in the 3rd round of counselling, after all eligible Punjab State candidates for BDS have been exhausted |
Punjab NEET Counselling 2026 Registration Process
Registration for Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 is entirely online, through the official BFUHS website. Only candidates who have qualified NEET-UG 2026 are eligible to register.
- Visit the official BFUHS website (www.bfuhs.ac.in) and carefully read the Punjab Government Notification and Prospectus before applying.
- Register online and submit the Admission Application Form within the prescribed schedule.
- Enter personal, academic and category details carefully; no column should be left blank unless specifically permitted, and once the correction window closes, no further changes are entertained.
- Upload the required documents, including a recent passport-size photograph, signature, Birth Certificate/Class X Certificate, Class XI and Class XII mark sheets, Permanent Resident Certificate (where applicable) and Reserved Category Certificates, if applicable.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the University’s online payment gateway. Applications without fee payment are not considered.
- On successful registration, a unique Registration ID (Login ID) and Password are generated and communicated by SMS and/or e-mail; this should not be shared with anyone.
- Preview all entered particulars before final submission, since requests for change after the correction period are not entertained under any circumstances.
- A candidate may submit only one Online Admission Application Form; multiple applications by the same candidate are liable to be rejected.
Application Fee for Punjab NEET Counselling 2026
Punjab NEET Counselling 2026 application fee must be deposited online, on or before 11.08.2026 up to 03:00 PM, only through the University’s online payment gateway. The fee once deposited is non-refundable and non-adjustable under any circumstances.
| Candidate Category | Application/Registration Fee |
| General & Other Categories | Rs.5,000 + 18% GST = Rs.5,900 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | Rs.2,500 + 18% GST = Rs.2,950 |
For candidates applying under the NRI Quota, a separate processing fee applies for the Eligibility Certificate and the Admission Application Form: USD 1,000 plus Rs.2,000 (Cost of Application Form) for the Admission Application Form, and USD 1,000 plus Rs.1,000 (Cost of application form) for the Eligibility Certificate. This fee is also non-refundable and non-adjustable once deposited.
Documents Required for Punjab NEET Counselling 2026
Candidates must upload self-attested copies of the prescribed documents during registration, and produce originals at the time of verification/reporting.
General/Academic Documents (all candidates)
- NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
- NEET UG 2026 Score Card
- Birth Certificate/Matriculation (Class X) Certificate as Date of Birth proof
- Detailed Marks Certificate of Class XI (10+1), wherever applicable
- Detailed Marks Certificate of Class XII (10+2) or equivalent examination
- Pass Certificate of the qualifying examination
- Explanation of grading system, wherever applicable
- Character Certificate issued by the Head of the Institution last attended
- Three recent passport-size colour photographs
- Candidate’s signature (as per prescribed specifications)
- Permanent Resident Certificate, where applicable, as per Clause 11 of the Punjab Government Notification
- Reserved Category Certificates, if applicable
SC/BC/EWS and other Reserved/Micro Reserved Category Candidates
- Valid category certificate issued by the competent authority of the Government of Punjab in the prescribed format
- For Backward Classes (BC): a valid Backward Class Certificate and a valid Non-Creamy Layer Certificate, both issued by the competent authority
- For EWS: a valid EWS Certificate issued by the competent authority of the Government of Punjab
PwD/PwBD Candidates
- Valid UID Card/Disability Certificate issued in accordance with the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016 and the norms prescribed by NMC/NTA/MCC
NRI Candidates
- Passport of the candidate/parent
- Proof of NRI status (Passport, OCI Card, PIO Card, Permanent Resident Card, Green Card, NRI Certificate issued by the Indian Embassy, or any other valid proof)
- Proof of original domicile/ancestral background of Punjab or any other Indian State, as applicable
- Copy of Passbook/Statement of NRE Account
Minority Quota Candidates
- Documentary proof in support of minority status, to be produced at the respective verification centre (Christian Minority: Christian Medical College, Ludhiana; Sikh Minority: Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Amritsar)
Additional Documents (where applicable)
- Accreditation Certificate of the School, if the qualifying examination was passed from an institution in the USA
- Equivalence Certificate issued by the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), if the qualifying examination was passed from a foreign Board/University
- Provisional Student Visa issued by the Indian Mission abroad, before admission
- Clearance Certificate from the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, wherever applicable
Choice Filling and Choice Locking Process
Online choice filling for Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 opens after the University publishes the State Merit List and activates the choice-filling portal as per the notified schedule.
- Only candidates who have successfully submitted the Online Admission Application Form and deposited the prescribed fee are eligible to participate in online counselling.
- Candidates log in to the counselling portal and submit their preferences of Course, College, Quota and Category.
- Candidates are advised to exercise the maximum possible number of preferences, arranged in the order of their actual choice, since vacancies can arise during the process due to upgradation, resignation or conversion of seats.
- Once the choice-filling window closes at the notified deadline, the submitted preferences are processed for provisional seat allotment.
- Reserved category candidates who secure merit equivalent to Open Merit are considered first against Open Merit seats, in accordance with the reservation policy and Clause 7 of the Government Notification.
- Provisional seat allotment is generated strictly on the basis of NEET-UG 2026 merit, eligibility, the applicable reservation policy, availability of seats, and the preferences exercised by the candidate.
- During subsequent rounds of counselling, candidates wishing to be considered for upgradation must comply with the University’s instructions and deposit the prescribed Security/Willingness Fee, wherever applicable.
Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 Reservation Policy
Reservation for State Quota seats in Government Medical/Dental Institutes, and equally for State Quota seats in Private Medical/Dental Institutes, is governed by the Punjab Government. The table below sets out the reservation percentages:
| Reserved Category | Reservation |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 25% |
| Backward Classes (BC) | 10% |
| Backward Area | 1% |
| Border Area | 1% |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | 5% |
| Sports Persons | 1% |
| Children/Grandchildren of Terrorist Affected Persons (TA) | 1% |
| Children/Grandchildren of Sikh Riot Affected Persons (RA) | 1% |
| Wards of Defence Personnel | 1% |
| Wards of Punjab Police/Punjab Armed Police/Punjab Home Guards/Para-Military Forces | 1% |
| Children/Grandchildren of Freedom Fighters | 1% |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 10% |
| Migrants from Jammu & Kashmir due to terrorist violence (Private Institutes) | 1% |
Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 Merit List
The State Merit List for Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 is prepared by BFUHS strictly on the basis of NEET UG 2026 scores, and is published on the official University website. A combined merit list of all candidates, including reserved categories, as well as separate category-wise merit lists, is displayed at least 7 days before the counselling begins.
| Round | Merit List |
| Round 1 | Provisional Merit List |
| Round 1 | Revised/Final Merit List (after disposal of objections) |
| Round 2 | To be Notified |
| Round 3 | To be Notified |
| Stray Vacancy | To be Notified |
Seat Allotment Process for Punjab
Seat allotment under Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 is a multi-step process, from publication of the seat matrix to final reporting at the allotted college.
- Publication of the category-wise, quota-wise and college-wise seat matrix on the University website, before commencement of online choice filling.
- Online choice filling by eligible, registered candidates within the notified schedule.
- Processing of preferences against NEET UG 2026 merit, eligibility, reservation policy and seat availability.
- Publication of the Provisional Seat Allotment Result on the University website.
- Download of the Provisional Allotment Letter from the candidate’s login.
- Submission of objections to the Provisional Seat Allotment, if any, only through personal appearance at the Admission Branch, BFUHS, Faridkot, along with supporting documents.
- Display of the revised Provisional Seat Allotment, if any, after disposal of objections.
- Physical reporting by the provisionally allotted candidate at the respective college, for verification of original documents, medical examination (where applicable), and completion of admission formalities.
- Payment of the prescribed six months’ tuition fee through the University’s Online Payment Gateway available in the candidate’s login.
- Candidates whose seats are upgraded in subsequent rounds are not required to deposit tuition fee again, except for any difference in fee. Candidates wishing to participate in subsequent rounds for upgradation must deposit the prescribed Security/Willingness Fee, wherever applicable. Candidates wishing to surrender an allotted seat may do so within the period prescribed by the Punjab Government/University/NMC/MCC Regulations, and refund or forfeiture of fee shall be governed by those applicable rules. Failure to report, verify documents or complete admission formalities within the prescribed period results in automatic cancellation of the allotted seat.
| Round | Download |
| Round 1 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 2 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 3 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Stray Vacancy | Link will be updated after official release |
MBBS and BDS Seat Matrix in Punjab
Checking the seat matrix before filling choices helps candidates understand how many seats are available in each college, quota and category, and plan their preference order accordingly.
| Round | Download |
| Round 1 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 2 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Round 3 | Link will be updated after official release |
| Stray Vacancy | Link will be updated after official release |
Punjab NEET Counselling 2026 Process
For a first-time candidate, the overall Punjab NEET Counselling 2026 journey can be summarised as follows.
- Qualify NEET-UG 2026.
- Register online on the BFUHS website and submit the Admission Application Form within the prescribed schedule.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the University’s online payment gateway.
- Upload the required documents and, where applicable, get minority/NRI/sports category documents verified at the designated centres.
- Check the Provisional Merit List, and submit objections in person at the Admission Branch, BFUHS, Faridkot, if required.
- Check the revised Merit List after disposal of objections.
- Refer to the college-wise, category-wise and quota-wise seat matrix once published on the University website.
- Log in during the choice-filling window and submit preferences of Course, College, Quota and Category, arranged in order of actual choice.
- Wait for the Provisional Seat Allotment Result and download the Provisional Allotment Letter, if allotted.
- Submit objections to the provisional allotment, if any, in person at the Admission Branch, within the prescribed schedule.
- Report physically to the allotted college with original documents, complete verification, medical examination (where applicable) and admission formalities, and pay the prescribed tuition fee through the University’s Online Payment Gateway.
- Participate in subsequent rounds for upgradation, if desired, by depositing the prescribed Security/Willingness Fee, wherever applicable.
Participating Medical & Dental Colleges in Punjab
Admission under Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 is made only to those Medical/Dental colleges and courses that hold valid recognition/permission from the competent statutory authorities for Academic Session 2026–27. A detailed, named, seat-wise list of participating Medical and Dental colleges should verify the final list against the official seat matrix once it is published on the University website.
Medical Colleges in Punjab
The following table reflects the number of Medical colleges affiliated to BFUHS, along with the named Medical colleges/institutions:
| College Type | Number/College Details |
| Government Medical Colleges | Click Here |
| Private Medical Colleges/Universities | Click Here |
Dental Colleges in Punjab
| College Type | Number/College Details |
| Government Dental Colleges | Click Here |
| Private Dental Colleges | Click Here |
Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 Cut Off
Cut-off ranks and scores from previous counselling years can help candidates get a general sense of how competitive different colleges and categories have been, but the previous year’s cut-off should not be treated as a guaranteed or predicted cut-off for 2026.
| Round | Download |
| Round 1 | Not released yet |
| Round 2 | Not released yet |
| Round 3 | Not released yet |
| Stray Vacancy | Not released yet |
Official Website for Punjab NEET Counselling 2026
All official notifications, the counselling schedule, registration link, merit lists, seat matrix, seat allotment results and other admission-related updates for Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 are published only on the official website of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences: www.bfuhs.ac.in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When did registration for Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 open, and has the schedule changed?
A. Online applications opened on 05.08.2026, with the last date for submission being 10.08.2026 (upto 05:00 PM). The choice-filling deadline for the First Round of counselling has since been extended to 23.08.2026 (05:00 PM).
Q. What is the eligibility for Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026?
A. A candidate must have qualified NEET-UG 2026, completed 17 years of age on or before 31 December 2026, and either passed 10+1 and 10+2 from Punjab, been born in Punjab, or be a permanent resident of Punjab in order to be eligible for the State Quota.
Q. What is the application fee for Punjab NEET Counselling 2026?
A. The application fee is Rs.5,900 (Rs.5,000 plus 18% GST) for General and Other Categories, and Rs.2,950 (Rs.2,500 plus 18% GST) for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates, payable only through the University’s online payment gateway.
Q. What documents are required for Punjab NEET Counselling 2026?
A. Required documents include the NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Score Card, Birth Certificate/Class X Certificate, Class XI and Class XII mark sheets, Pass Certificate, Character Certificate, passport-size photographs, and, where applicable, the Permanent Resident Certificate and Reserved Category Certificate(s). NRI candidates must also submit passport and NRI status proof, and minority quota candidates must get their status verified at the designated centres.
Q. Has the choice filling date for Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 been extended?
A. As per the Public Notice dated 19.08.2026, the last date for submission of online choices/preferences for the First Round of Online Counselling has been extended up to 23.08.2026 (05:00 PM).
Q. When will the Punjab NEET UG merit list 2026 be released?
A. The Provisional Merit List was displayed on 13.08.2026, with objections accepted in person at the Admission Branch, BFUHS, Faridkot, up to 14.08.2026. The revised Merit List, after disposal of objections, was displayed on 15.08.2026.
Q. How is seat allotment done in Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026?
A. Seat allotment is done strictly on the basis of NEET-UG 2026 merit, eligibility, the applicable reservation policy, availability of seats, and the preferences exercised by the candidate during online choice filling. As per the original schedule, the Provisional Seat Allotment Result for the First Round was to be displayed on 22.08.2026, but since the choice-filling deadline has been extended, this and subsequent dates are subject to revision and will be notified on the University website.
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Rajesh Mishra is an admission counsellor and the founder of GLN Admission Advice Pvt. Ltd. with more than 16 years of experience in student counselling and admission guidance. He has worked with thousands of students and parents seeking clarity in complex admission processes across India.
His guidance approach is practical, transparent, and strategy focused. Rajesh Mishra helps families understand counselling systems, admission rules, and college selection in simple language so they can make informed decisions.
Through GLN Admission Advice, he provides guidance for Medical, AYUSH, Engineering, MBA, PGDM, and Law admissions, and regularly shares content to help students understand counselling procedures, cutoff trends, and common mistakes during admission counselling.