Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026: Dates, Registration, Eligibility, Fees, Seat Matrix & Process

Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the state-level admission process for candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses in government and private medical and dental colleges across Punjab. The counselling is conducted by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, on behalf of the Government of Punjab.

Admission is based on the candidate's NEET UG 2026 rank, eligibility, category, applicable reservation rules, choices filled during counselling and availability of seats. BFUHS conducts counselling for the Punjab State Quota and applicable seats in private medical and dental institutions, while the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats in government colleges are handled separately by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).

Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 Highlights

Get a quick overview of Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026, including the conducting authority, courses offered, counselling mode, seat quota and admission basis.

Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 Schedule

Check the key dates for registration, merit list, choice filling, seat allotment and reporting for each counselling round.

Who conducts Punjab NEET UG Counselling?

Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot conducts the Punjab NEET UG counselling process for MBBS and BDS admissions.

BFUHS manages the state counselling process, including registration, publication of the merit list, choice filling, seat allotment and admission-related procedures. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) separately conducts counselling for the 15% All India Quota seats in government medical colleges.

Candidates can access the official BFUHS website for admission notices and the NEET UG 2026 application portal.

Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration 

Candidates who wish to participate in Punjab NEET UG counselling must complete the online registration/application process through the BFUHS portal.

Step 1: Visit the official BFUHS website

Go to the BFUHS official website and access the link for MBBS/BDS courses under NEET UG 2026.

Step 2: Register on the counselling portal

Create a candidate account using the required NEET UG 2026 credentials and other details specified by BFUHS.

Step 3: Fill the application form

Enter personal, academic, contact, NEET UG and eligibility details carefully. Details should match the candidate's official NEET records and certificates.

Step 4: Upload documents

Upload the required photograph, signature, NEET documents, academic certificates and applicable domicile/category certificates in the prescribed format.

Step 5: Pay the application fee

Pay the prescribed counselling application fee through the online payment gateway. The application fee is non-refundable.

Step 6: Submit the application

Review all details before final submission. Candidates should download and retain a copy of the completed application and fee receipt.

Step 7: Check the merit list

After registration, BFUHS publishes the provisional merit list. Candidates should check their details and raise objections within the specified period, if required.

Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy both the NEET UG eligibility requirements and the Punjab-specific eligibility conditions prescribed by the Government of Punjab and BFUHS.

Basic eligibility

Candidates should:

• Qualify NEET UG 2026.

• Fulfil the age requirement prescribed under the NEET UG 2026 rules.

• Have passed Class 12 or equivalent with the required subjects, including Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.

• Meet the minimum qualifying criteria prescribed for their category.

• Fulfil Punjab's state-specific eligibility or domicile requirements wherever applicable.

For the Punjab State Quota, candidates generally need to satisfy the state's residence/education conditions. Punjab's rules include provisions for candidates who are bona fide residents of Punjab and certain candidates covered under specific government provisions.

Candidates applying under NRI, minority, defence, sports and other special categories must satisfy the additional conditions applicable to those categories.

Non-Punjab candidates may be eligible for certain management, NRI, minority or other applicable seats, subject to the rules governing the particular institution and quota.

Documents Required for Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026

Candidates should keep the following documents ready for registration, verification and college reporting:

1. NEET UG 2026 admit card

2. NEET UG 2026 scorecard/result

3. Class 10 marksheet and certificate

4. Class 12 marksheet and certificate

5. Valid photo identity proof

6. Punjab domicile/residence certificate, wherever applicable

7. Category certificate, if applicable

8. EWS certificate, if applicable

9. PwD/disability certificate, if applicable

10. Minority certificate/documents, where applicable

11. Sports certificate, where applicable

12. Defence/Ex-servicemen certificate, where applicable

13. NRI documents, where applicable

14. Passport-size photographs

15. BFUHS counselling registration/application form

16. Fee payment receipt

17. Provisional seat allotment letter

18. Transfer certificate

19. Migration certificate, wherever applicable

20. Medical fitness certificate, if required

21. Any other document specified in the latest BFUHS prospectus

Punjab NEET UG Counselling Merit List

BFUHS releases the Punjab NEET UG State Merit List after receiving and reviewing applications.

The merit list is prepared using factors such as:

• NEET UG 2026 score/rank

• Eligibility for Punjab State Quota

• Candidate's category

• Applicable reservation rules

• Information submitted in the counselling application

• Verification of relevant certificates, wherever required

The table below shows the Round 1 Punjab Merit List for 2025

Punjab NEET UG Counselling Seat Matrix 2026

The Punjab NEET UG 2026 seat matrix will determine the number of MBBS and BDS seats available across participating government and private institutions and the quota/category under which each seat can be offered. The table below shows the Seat Matrix of Punjab 2026. The total seats for the government institutes mentioned below include All India Quota also.

Punjab NEET UG Counselling Rounds

Punjab NEET UG counselling is conducted in multiple rounds to fill available MBBS and BDS seats.

Round 1

Round 1 is the first major seat allocation round. Candidates register, submit their preferences and are considered for seats according to their NEET merit, category, eligibility, choices and seat availability.

Candidates allotted a seat must complete the reporting and admission formalities within the prescribed deadline.

Round 2

Round 2 is conducted to fill seats that become vacant after Round 1 and to provide opportunities for eligible candidates seeking upgradation. BFUHS may also permit fresh candidates to register depending on the rules applicable to that round.

Candidates participating in subsequent rounds may have to submit willingness and a security deposit as prescribed by BFUHS. Previous BFUHS counselling schedules have included separate security deposits for government and private college participation.

Round 3

Round 3 is conducted against remaining vacancies. BFUHS may invite fresh applications depending on the number of seats and the rules for that round.

Candidates who did not join or resigned from a seat in an earlier round may have to register again, depending on the applicable rules.

Stray Vacancy Round

If seats remain vacant after the regular rounds, BFUHS may conduct a stray vacancy round as per the applicable counselling guidelines.

Candidates must carefully check eligibility restrictions before participating because stray vacancy rounds generally have stricter rules regarding joining and seat surrender.

Punjab NEET UG Reservation Policy 2026

Punjab follows the reservation policy notified by the Government of Punjab for admission to medical and dental courses.

Government Institutes

Private Institutes

Punjab NEET UG Choice Filling Process

Choice filling is one of the most important stages of Punjab NEET UG counselling because seat allotment is influenced by the order of preferences submitted by the candidate.

How to fill choices

1. Log in to the BFUHS counselling portal.

2. Open the choice-filling section.

3. Select the preferred course, college, quota and category, wherever applicable.

4. Arrange colleges in the desired order of preference.

5. Review the complete choice list carefully.

6. Save and submit the choices.

7. Lock the choices if the portal provides a separate locking option.

8. Download or retain the choice submission confirmation.

Candidates should include all realistic preferences rather than selecting only one or two colleges. The choice order should reflect the candidate's actual preference after considering college, course, quota, fees, location and admission chances.

BFUHS counselling materials describe the choice process in terms of selecting the course, college, quota and category and arranging preferences before final submission.

Punjab NEET UG Seat Allotment Process

BFUHS conducts seat allotment after the completion of choice filling.

1. Registration 

2. Merit List 

3. Choice Filling 

4. Seat Processing 

5. Provisional Allotment 

6. Objection Window, if applicable 

7. Final Allotment 

8. Reporting

Candidates who receive a seat should download the allotment letter and report to the allotted institution within the specified deadline.

At reporting, candidates must present their original documents for verification and complete the required fee and admission formalities. Failure to report within the stipulated period can result in cancellation of the allotted seat.

Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 Application Fee

The Punjab NEET UG counselling application fee for the 2026 process is: