Punjab NEET PG Counselling 2026: Schedule & Eligibility

Q: Who conducts Punjab NEET PG counselling?

The Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) Faridkot conducts Punjab NEET PG counselling.

Q: Is there any chance for non-domicile candidates to apply?

The answer to this question is yes. However, non-domicile candidates are eligible to apply for only All India Quota seats. Punjab domicile candidates are eligible to apply for State Quota seats only.

Q: How many rounds are conducted for Punjab NEET PG counselling?

The Punjab NEET PG counselling rounds are usually conducted for a few rounds. The rounds are Round 1, Round 2, a Mop-Up Round, and a Stray Vacancy Round.

Q: Is there a mop-up round for Punjab NEET PG counselling?

The answer to this question is yes. A mop-up round is conducted to fill all vacant seats. This round allows candidates to participate for a fresh seat.

Q: What is the refund policy for Punjab NEET PG counselling?

The Baba Farid University of Health Sciences has framed a refund policy. According to this policy, there is a free exit for candidates in all rounds within a deadline. However, in the mop-up round, the security amount may be forfeited.

By Surjeet Kumar Singh

Content Writer

• Apr 02, 2026

The counselling for Punjab NEET PG 2026 is conducted by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot. The counselling is a centralised process for admission into various PG courses, such as MD (Doctor of Medicine), MS (Master of Surgery), PG Diplomas, etc. The Baba Farid University of Health Sciences is a nodal university that is responsible for conducting online counselling, generating merit lists, and verifying candidate details for admission into various PG courses in all medical colleges. For a candidate to be eligible to participate in the selection process, he or she must have cleared the entrance examination of NEET PG Exam 2026 and must have achieved a minimum qualifying percentile as prescribed by the National Board of Examinations. In addition, a candidate must possess an MBBS degree from an NMC-recognised institution and must have completed his or her one-year rotating internship on or before September 30, 2026. The counselling process consists of several rounds. These rounds include Round 1, Round 2, a Mop-up Round, and a Stray Vacancy Round. Most of the rounds are conducted online, and a candidate must register his or her preferences.

The seat distribution includes government medical colleges like those in Patiala and Amritsar, along with private medical institutions and minority universities. The seats are divided between the 50% All India Quota, which is under the MCC, and the remaining 50% Punjab State Quota, which is under the BFUHS for domicile students. In the case of private institutions, the seats are divided between Government Quota (50%) and Management Quota (50%), with a number of seats also being reserved for NRI students.

Punjab NEET PG Counselling Highlights 2026

Particulars	Details
Counselling Name	Punjab NEET PG Counselling 2026
Conducting Authority	Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot
Exam Basis	NEET PG 2026
Courses Offered	MD, MS, PG Diploma
Mode of Counselling	Online
Official Website	BFUHS official portal
Registration Mode	Online
Eligibility Criteria	NEET PG qualified + Internship completion + Punjab domicile (for state quota)
Seat Categories	50% State Quota, 50% All India Quota
Reservation Policy	As per the Punjab Government norms
Application Fee	Varies by category (General/SC/ST/OBC)
Counselling Rounds	Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, Stray Vacancy Round
Choice Filling	Online choice filling & locking
Seat Allotment	Based on NEET PG rank, preferences and reservation
Document Verification	Conducted by BFUHS
Participating Colleges	Government & Private Medical Colleges in Punjab
Reporting Mode	Physical reporting at the allotted college
Security Deposit	Required (refundable as per rules)
Upgradation Option	Available in subsequent rounds

Punjab NEET PG Counselling Dates 2026

The Punjab NEET PG counselling 2026 process will start in September after the announcement of the results. The counselling process for Punjab NEET PG 2026 will continue from October to December. Registration, filling of choices, allocation, and reporting are all part of a fair distribution of seats in medical colleges.

Stage	Tentative Dates
NEET PG 2026 Exam	30 August 2026
NEET PG 2026 Result Declaration	Mid-September 2026
Punjab NEET PG Counselling Registration (Round 1)	Late September 2026
Choice Filling & Locking (Round 1)	End of September 2026
Round 1 Seat Allotment Result	Early October 2026
Reporting & Document Verification (Round 1)	Early–Mid October 2026
Round 2 Registration & Choice Filling	Mid–October 2026
Round 2 Seat Allotment Result	Late October 2026
Reporting & Document Verification (Round 2)	Late October-Early November 2026
Round 3 (Mop-Up Round) Registration & Choice Filling	Early November 2026
Round 3 Seat Allotment Result	Mid November 2026
Reporting & Document Verification (Round 3)	Mid–Late November 2026
Stray Vacancy Round (Final Round)	Late November–Early December 2026

Punjab NEET PG Counselling Eligibility Criteria

The Punjab NEET PG counselling eligibility criteria are that the candidate must have a degree in MBBS, NEET PG 2026 qualification, completion of internship by September 30, 2026, and NMC or Punjab Medical Council registration. State quota candidates must have a Punjab domicile, while All India/NRI quota candidates have their own rules.

Category	Eligibility Requirement	Key Details
Basic Qualification	MBBS Degree	Must possess an MBBS degree or Provisional Pass Certificate from an NMC/MCI recognized institution.
Exam Qualification	NEET PG 2026 Score	Must have qualified NEET PG 2026 by securing the minimum cutoff percentile as specified by NBE.
Internship	Completion Deadline	Compulsory one-year rotating internship must be completed on or before September 30, 2026.
Registration	Medical Council	Must have permanent or provisional registration with the NMC or Punjab Medical Council.
State Quota (85%)	Domicile Requirement	Reserved for candidates who are permanent residents of Punjab or have a valid Punjab domicile.
Institutional Preference	Punjab Graduates	Candidates who have passed their MBBS from recognized medical institutions in the State of Punjab.
All India Quota (15%)	Open Merit	Open to candidates from any state based strictly on their NEET PG All India Rank (conducted via MCC).
NRI Quota	Eligibility Certificate	Must obtain an "Eligibility Certificate" from BFUHS. Preference is given to NRIs of Punjab

Punjab NEET PG Counselling Registration Process

Step 1: The first step is to visit the official website of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, at bfuhs.ac.in.
Step 2: The next step is to click on the NEET PG counselling 2026 notification on the homepage and click on the "New Registration" tab. Enter the NEET PG Roll Number, Email ID and Mobile Number.
Step 3: The third step is to enter the required information, including personal information, academic information, category, and NEET PG 2024 Score.
Step 4: The fourth step is to upload the scanned copies of the photograph and signature in the specified format.
Step 5: The fifth step is to pay the non-refundable registration fee of INR 1,000 for General Candidates and INR 500 for reserved category candidates.
Step 6: The sixth step is to pay the refundable security deposit of INR 25,000 for Government Colleges (INR 10,000 for SC/BC Candidates) or INR 2,00,000 if you are seeking admission in Private Colleges.
Step 7: Minority Quota candidates need to physically visit the concerned institution for verification of their minority status before the stipulated date.
Step 8: declare a provisional merit list on the website. Check whether the information is correct.
Step 9: Log in again and enter the choices of colleges and courses of choice in order of preference. Enter the choices and lock them before the stipulated date. Once locked, no changes are allowed under any circumstances.
Step 10: Log in to check the result of seat allotment after it is declared. Download the allotment letter.
Step 11: Report to the allotted college with the required documents and six months of tuition fees within the stipulated date.

Punjab NEET PG Counselling Documents Required

Punjab NEET PG counselling needs documents such as an MBBS degree, NEET PG scorecard, completion of internship certificate, Punjab domicile certificate, medical council registration, category certificate if applicable, ID proof, and passport-size photographs. Tuition fees for six months must also be deposited at the time of reporting to the college.

Document	Purpose/Use
NEET PG Admit Card	Proof of exam appearance
NEET PG Result/Scorecard	Verification of marks and merit ranking
MBBS Degree Certificate	Proof of completion of an undergraduate medical qualification
Internship Completion Certificate	Confirms completion of mandatory internship
Permanent/Provisional Registration Certificate	Issued by the State Medical Council or MCI/NMC for practice eligibility
Identity Proof (Aadhaar/Passport/Voter ID)	Verification of the candidate’s identity
Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)	For claiming reservation benefits
Disability Certificate (if applicable)	For candidates applying under the PwD quota
Domicile Certificate	Required for state quota eligibility
Passport-size Photographs	For official records and

Punjab NEET PG Counselling Merit List

The Punjab NEET PG counselling merit list 2026 is prepared based on NEET PG result and eligibility criteria. Merit lists are prepared separately for state quota and All India quota seats. For tie-breaking, age, marks, and attempts are taken into consideration. Candidates can download the merit list from the BFUHS official website by logging in with their credentials.

Punjab NEET PG Counselling Choice Filling and Locking Process

Step 1: Candidates log into the counselling portal with their registration information.

Step 2: Candidates will receive a list of available colleges and courses based on eligibility criteria.

Step 3: Candidates will select colleges and courses in the order of preference from the list.

Step 4: Candidates will lock down preferences no more changes will be made to those preferences.

Step 5: Candidates will be considered by the counselling committee with their locked preferences.

Punjab NEET PG Counselling Rounds 2026

The Punjab NEET PG counselling rounds consist of multiple stages like Rounds 1, 2, Mop Up, and Stray Vacancy. In each round of counselling, the process of registration, filling of choices, and allotment of seats takes place.

Counselling Round	Process Steps	Key Highlights	Tentative Dates (2026)
Round 1	Online registration, document upload, choice filling, and seat allotment	Candidates must pay the counselling fee and the token amount to confirm the allotted seat	October 1 - October 15
Round 2	Fresh choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting	Bond rules apply; leaving after Round 2 may lead to penalties	October 25 - November 10
Mop-Up Round	Vacant seats after Round 2 are filled through fresh registration and allotment	Mainly for unfilled government, private, and NRI quota seats	November 20 - December 5
Stray Vacancy	Final round conducted by colleges for leftover seats	Candidates directly approach institutions; no fresh registration with BFUHS	December 10 - December 20

Punjab NEET PG Counselling Reservation Policy

The Punjab NEET PG counselling reservation policy reserves the seats for the certain group of people. The seats are reserved for 25% Scheduled Caste candidates, 10% for Backwards Classes, 5% for Physically Disabled candidates, and 10% for Economically Weaker Sections.

Category / Criterion	Quota	% Seats	Key Condition / Note
Seat pool split
All India Quota (AIQ)	AIQ	50%	No domicile required; open to all states
Punjab State Quota	State	50%	Punjab domicile mandatory
Management Quota	Private	~35%	All India; merit + higher fee
NRI Quota	Private	15%	NRI / OCI / sponsored candidates
Minority Quota	Private	As notified	Sikh / Christian minority institutions
AIQ - Central govt reservation (applies to the 50% AIQ pool)
Unreserved / General (UR)	AIQ	50.5%	Open merit; no certificate needed
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	AIQ	27%	Central OBC list; family income < INR 8 lakh/yr; added to AIQ in 2021
Scheduled Castes (SC)	AIQ	15%	Valid SC certificate
Scheduled Tribes (ST)	AIQ	7.5%	Valid ST certificate
EWS	AIQ	10%	Not SC/ST/OBC; family income < INR 8 lakh/yr; added to AIQ in 2021
Persons with Disabilities (PwD)	AIQ	5%	Online disability cert from designated centre; ≥40% benchmark disability
Punjab state quota - Category-wise reservation (applies to the 50% state pool)
Scheduled Castes (SC)	State	25%	Valid SC cert from Punjab authority; higher than central 15%
Backward Classes (BC / OBC)	State	10%	State BC list (not central OBC list); non-creamy layer
EWS	State	As notified	EWS cert from Punjab competent authority
Backward Area (BA)	State	1%	Residence in Punjab-notified backward area
Border Area (BO)	State	1%	Residence in Punjab-notified border area
Physically Handicapped (PH)	State	3%	Medical cert from authorised board; ≥40% disability
Sports Persons	State	1%	Cert from recognised state / national sports body
Wards of Defence Personnel	State	1%	Cert from Ministry of Defence / Zila Sainik Board
Wards of Punjab Police Personnel	State	1%	Certificate from Punjab Police department
Children / Grandchildren of Terrorist-Affected Persons	State	1%	Certificate from Punjab Govt verifying terrorism-affected status
Children / Grandchildren of Sikh Riot-Affected (1984)	State	1%	Certificate from Punjab Govt verifying 1984 riot-affected status
Children / Grandchildren of Freedom Fighters	State	1%	Proof of freedom fighter lineage from Punjab Govt

Note- For the most recent seat matrix, please check the official BFUHS Punjab NEET PG website for the 2026-27 academic session.

Punjab NEET PG Counselling Participating Colleges

The Punjab NEET PG counselling participating colleges include government colleges such as GMC Amritsar, GMC Patiala, GGS Medical College Faridkot, as well as private colleges such as Dayanand Medical College, Christian Medical College Ludhiana, Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences Bathinda, and PIMS Jalandhar.

College Name	University Affiliation	Type	Year Established
Government Medical College, Amritsar	Baba Farid University of Health Sciences	Government	1943
Government Medical College, Patiala	Baba Farid University of Health Sciences	Government	1953
Guru Gobind Singh Medical College, Faridkot	Baba Farid University of Health Sciences	Government	1973
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bathinda	AIIMS (New Delhi)	Government	2019
Dayanand Medical College, Ludhiana	Baba Farid University of Health Sciences	Private	1964
Christian Medical College, Ludhiana	Baba Farid University of Health Sciences	Private	1894
Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences, Bathinda	Baba Farid University of Health Sciences	Private	2006
Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences, Jalandhar	Baba Farid University of Health Sciences	Private	2011

Punjab NEET PG Counselling Seat Matrix 2025

The Punjab NEET PG counselling seat matrix 2025, which is announced by BFUHS, indicates the seat availability of MD, MS, Diploma, and MDS courses in government and private colleges under state quota, AIQ, management quota, and NRI quota.

College	Type	Location	Total Seats
Government Medical College, Patiala (Code: 11114)	Government	Patiala	73
Government Medical College, Amritsar (Code: 11113)	Government	Amritsar	71
Guru Gobind Singh Medical College, Faridkot (Code: 11115)	Government	Faridkot	62
Sri Guru Ram Das (SGRD) Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Amritsar (Code: 11119)	Private (Sikh Minority)	Amritsar	112
Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana (Code: 11112)	Private	Ludhiana	94
Christian Medical College, Ludhiana (Code: 11111)	Private (Christian Minority)	Ludhiana	76
Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Bathinda (Code: 11116)	Private	Bathinda	74
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, Mohali (Code: 11125)	Government	SAS Nagar, Mohali	10
Gian Sagar Medical College & Hospital, Banur (Code: 11117)	Private	Banur, Patiala	6
Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital, Sangrur (Code: 11124)	Government	Sangrur	2
Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, Patiala (Code: 11118)	Government (Central)	Patiala	3
Civil Hospital, Ferozepur (Code: 50600)	Government	Ferozepur	1
Civil Hospital, Gurdaspur (Code: 50601)	Government	Gurdaspur	5
Civil Hospital, Kapurthala (Code: 50602)	Government	Kapurthala	1
Civil Hospital, Malerkotla (Code: 50603)	Government	Malerkotla	1
Civil Hospital, Pathankot (Code: 50604)	Government	Pathankot	1
Civil Hospital, Ropar (Code: 50605)	Government	Ropar	1
Civil Hospital, Barnala (Code: 50606)	Government	Barnala	1
Civil Hospital, Hoshiarpur (Code: 50607)	Government	Hoshiarpur	1
Civil Hospital, Mansa (Code: 50608)	Government	Mansa	1
District Hospital, Fatehgarh Sahib (Code: 50609)	Government	Fatehgarh Sahib	1
District Hospital, Tarntaran (Code: 50610)	Government	Tarntaran	1
District Hospital, Faridkot (Code: 50611)	Government	Faridkot	3
District Hospital, SAS Nagar Mohali (Code: 50613)	Government	Mohali	2
District Hospital, Fazilka (Code: 50614)	Government	Fazilka	1
District Hospital, Moga (Code: 50615)	Government	Moga	1
Institute of Mental Health, Amritsar (Code: 50616)	Government	Amritsar	1
JBMM District Hospital, Amritsar (Code: 50617)	Government	Amritsar	7
Lord Mahavir Civil Hospital, Ludhiana (Code: 50618)	Government	Ludhiana	7
Mata Kaushalya Govt. Hospital, Patiala (Code: 50619)	Government	Patiala	5
SBLS Civil Hospital, Jalandhar (Code: 50620)	Government	Jalandhar	9
SDH Rajpura (Code: 50621)	Government	Rajpura	1
Shaheed Bhai Mani Singh District Hospital, Bathinda (Code: 50622)	Government	Bathinda	2

Punjab NEET PG Counselling Cutoff 2026

The Punjab NEET PG counselling cutoff for the year 2026 will be announced after the announcement of the NEET PG result. The cutoff marks will indicate the marks that must be secured for admission into government, private, and NRI seats. Government seats will have higher cutoff marks compared to private seats. The marks for private seats will be slightly less.

Speciality	Closing Rank 2024	Closing Rank 2025 (Approx)	Expected Closing Rank 2026	Competition Level
Radio-Diagnosis	746	500-800	400-750	Very High
General Medicine	3,355	3,000-4,000	2,800-4,000	Very High
Dermatology	-	177-2,000	200-2,500	Very High
Obstetrics & Gynaecology (OBG)	5,978	5,000-7,000	4,500-7,000	High
Paediatrics	7,048	6,000-8,000	5,500-8,000	High
Ophthalmology	14,554	12,000-16,000	11,000-16,000	Moderate-High
General Surgery	14,563	13,000-18,000	12,000-17,000	Moderate-High
Orthopaedics	39,412	15,000-30,000	14,000-28,000	Moderate
ENT (Oto-rhino-Laryngology)	22,173	18,000-24,000	17,000-23,000	Moderate
Anaesthesiology	22,011	18,000-23,000	17,000-22,000	Moderate
Psychiatry	22,668	18,000-25,000	17,000-24,000	Moderate
TB & Respiratory Diseases (TBRD)	13,560	12,000-16,000	11,000-15,000	Moderate
Radiation Oncology	31,683	25,000-35,000	24,000-33,000	Low-Moderate
Pathology	68,103	55,000-75,000	50,000-72,000	Low
Social & Preventive Medicine (SPM)	1,02,167	80,000-1,10,000	75,000-1,05,000	Very Low

Punjab NEET PG Counselling Fees 2026

In the counselling, a candidate has to pay an application fee as well as a token amount for confirmation of a seat. The Punjab NEET PG Counselling Fees is approximately INR 5,000, whereas the token or seat acceptance fee is different for government and private colleges, with higher amounts for private colleges and NRI quota seats. These charges are a prerequisite for a candidate to join counselling, or else they would lose their token fee.

Fee Type	Category	Amount	Refund Policy
Admission Application Fee	General / OBC / EWS	INR 5,000 + 18% GST = INR 5,900	Not refunded or adjusted under any circumstances
Admission Application Fee	SC Category	INR 2,500 + 18% GST = INR 2,950	Not refunded or adjusted under any circumstances
Security Deposit - Government College	General / OBC / EWS	INR 25,000	Forfeited if seat is cancelled or candidate does not report after allotment
Security Deposit - Government College	SC / BC Category	INR 10,000	Forfeited if seat is cancelled or candidate does not report after allotment
Security Deposit - Private Medical College	All Categories	INR 2,00,000	Forfeited if seat is cancelled or candidate does not report after allotment
Six Month Tuition Fee	All Categories	As per speciality-wise fee structure released by BFUHS, paid college-wise	Provisional allotment treated as cancelled if fee is not deposited on time

Common Mistakes to Avoid in Punjab NEET PG Counselling 2026

Skipping the official AMRU prospectus may lead to wrong information about eligibility criteria, documents, and the application. It is necessary to read the prospectus completely before filling out the application form.
Uploading wrong or scanned documents is a common mistake. It is necessary to upload all documents clearly scanned and attested with a photograph as required.
Fee payment does not confirm the application. It is necessary to generate a confirmation copy to confirm the application successfully. The confirmation copy must be downloaded from the AMRU website.
Filling choices randomly without referring to previous cutoffs or the availability of seats is a common mistake. It is necessary to fill choices carefully according to priority based on merit or preference.
Missing deadlines for registration, choice filling, or reporting may lead to disqualification from that round. No individual reminders are sent to candidates. It is necessary to check the official website regularly.

FAQs

The Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) Faridkot conducts Punjab NEET PG counselling.

The answer to this question is yes. However, non-domicile candidates are eligible to apply for only All India Quota seats. Punjab domicile candidates are eligible to apply for State Quota seats only.

The Punjab NEET PG counselling rounds are usually conducted for a few rounds. The rounds are Round 1, Round 2, a Mop-Up Round, and a Stray Vacancy Round.

The answer to this question is yes. A mop-up round is conducted to fill all vacant seats. This round allows candidates to participate for a fresh seat.

The Baba Farid University of Health Sciences has framed a refund policy. According to this policy, there is a free exit for candidates in all rounds within a deadline. However, in the mop-up round, the security amount may be forfeited.