Punjab NEET PG Counselling 2026 is conducted by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot. The counselling process includes registration, merit list, choice filling, seat allotment, and admission formalities for qualified NEET PG 2026 candidates. It offers admission to MD/MS and PG Diploma courses in medical colleges across Punjab. Through this counselling, aspirants can secure seats in both government and private medical colleges of the state.
This article provides all the details about Punjab NEET PG counselling 2026, including important dates, the registration process, fees, eligibility criteria, quota structure, required documents, participating colleges and choice filling tips.
Quick Facts
| Features | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Counselling Name | Punjab NEET PG Counselling 2026 |
| Effective Exam | NEET PG (conducted by NBEMS) |
| NEET PG 2026 Result | Declared on 24th September, 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot |
| No. of Counselling Rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 and Stray Vacancy (dates awaited) |
| Mode of Counselling | Online |
| Total No. of MD/MS Colleges | 12 |
| No. of Government Seats in Punjab | 456 |
| No. of Private Seats in Punjab | 434 |
| No. of Diploma Seats in Punjab | 22 |
| Courses Offered | MD: Doctor of Medicine; MS: Master of Surgery; PG Diploma |
| Official Website | bfuhs.ac.in |
Punjab NEET PG Counselling Dates 2026
BFUHS has not released the official MD/MS state quota schedule for 2026 yet. The dates below will be updated as soon as the notice is published. The NEET PG 2026 result is out, and state counselling usually follows the MCC schedule.
Round 1 Counselling Schedule 2026
| Event / Activity | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Online admission application form through the BFUHS website | To Be Announced |
| Last date of correction in the online application form | To Be Announced |
| Last date for depositing the application fee | To Be Announced |
| PCMS category candidates: submission of scanned form with certificates, NOC, eligibility certificate and fee proof at BFUHS, Faridkot | To Be Announced |
| NRI candidates: submission of hard copy of the admission form at the university office | To Be Announced |
| Verification of Christian Minority Quota candidates | To Be Announced |
| Verification of Sikh Minority Quota candidates | To Be Announced |
| Display of Provisional Merit List | To Be Announced |
| Last date for objections to the Provisional Merit List | To Be Announced |
| Display of updated Provisional Merit List | To Be Announced |
| Online choice filling of college and specialty preferences | To Be Announced |
| Processing of seat allotment | To Be Announced |
| Display of provisional allotment/result | To Be Announced |
| Last date for objections to the provisional allotment | To Be Announced |
| Display of updated allotment | To Be Announced |
| Reporting to the allotted college and payment of the fee through the university payment gateway | To Be Announced |
Round 2, Round 3 and Stray Vacancy Dates 2026
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Round 2 vacancy list and registration | To Be Announced |
| Round 2 choice filling and allotment | To Be Announced |
| Round 3 vacancy list and registration | To Be Announced |
| Round 3 choice filling and allotment | To Be Announced |
| Stray Vacancy round | To Be Announced |
| Last date of joining the institute | To Be Announced |
Eligibility Criteria
- NEET PG: A valid rank in NEET PG 2026. Check your rank on the NEET PG 2026 merit list.
- Age Limit: There is no age limit for admission to PG (MD/MS) courses.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold an MBBS degree or a recognised certificate from the National Medical Commission (NMC).
- Internship: Candidates must complete the one-year internship on or before the cut-off date. NBEMS has fixed September 30, 2026 as the internship cut-off for NEET PG 2026; confirm the date in the BFUHS prospectus.
- Registration Certificate: Candidates must have a permanent or provisional registration certificate issued by NMC or the State Medical Council.
- Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India.
- Domicile: State quota seats follow the Punjab domicile and eligibility rules in the BFUHS prospectus.
Punjab NEET PG Quota Structure
| College Type | Seat Distribution |
|---|---|
| Government medical colleges | 50% All India Quota (MCC) + 50% State Quota (BFUHS) |
| Private medical colleges | 100% through BFUHS (government, management and NRI quota seats) |
- State Quota: For Punjab domicile and eligible candidates, filled on the state merit list.
- PCMS category: In-service candidates of the Punjab Civil Medical Services apply with the NOC and eligibility certificate as per the prospectus.
- NRI Quota: NRI candidates submit the hard copy of the admission form at the BFUHS office. In the last cycle’s Round 3, 50 of the 280 vacant seats were NRI seats.
- Minority Quota: Candidates under the Christian Minority Quota are verified through Christian Medical College, Ludhiana, and Sikh Minority Quota candidates through SGRD Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Amritsar.
Step-by-Step Counselling Process
- Counselling Launch: BFUHS releases the prospectus and schedule for MD/MS after the NEET PG 2026 result, so check bfuhs.ac.in regularly.
- Online Registration: Register on the BFUHS website using your NEET PG credentials and fill in the application form.
- Fee Payment: Pay the counselling registration fee online (see the fee table below).
- Merit List Publication: The Punjab State Merit List is released based on NEET PG scores. Submit any objection within the given window.
- Choice Filling: Shortlisted candidates must fill and lock their preferred colleges and courses.
- Seat Allotment: BFUHS allots seats considering the NEET PG score, state merit rank, and the candidate’s preferences, and displays the provisional allotment.
- Objections and Final Result: Raise any objection to the provisional allotment by the given deadline, after which the updated allotment is displayed.
- Reporting to College: Candidates must report to the allotted college with original documents and pay the fee through the university payment gateway within the specified time.
Application Fees
| Category | Fee (Increased from last year) |
|---|---|
| General | Rs. 5900 |
| SC/ST/OBC | Rs. 2950 |
Documents Required
- NEET PG 2026 admit card
- NEET PG 2026 scorecard/rank letter
- MBBS/BDS degree certificate
- Internship completion certificate
- Punjab domicile certificate (for State Quota candidates)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD), if applicable
- NOC and eligibility certificate, for PCMS category candidates
- Minority quota certificate, if applying under the Christian or Sikh minority quota
- Valid photo ID proof (Aadhaar card, PAN card, etc.)
- Class 10th and 12th mark sheets
- Passport-size photographs
- Medical fitness certificate
Service Bond and Seat Leaving Rules
- Service bond and seat leaving: Punjab’s bond and seat leaving conditions can change by admission year. Check the 2026-27 BFUHS prospectus for the exact terms.
- Security and fee: Candidates allotted a seat must pay the fee through the university gateway in the given window, or the seat can be forfeited.
- Stray vacancy: Candidates allotted a seat in a late round who do not join can lose the fee/security and may face a ban, as per the rules.
NEET PG 2026 Cutoff
| Category | Minimum Qualifying/Eligibility Criteria | Cut-Off Scores (Out of 720) |
|---|---|---|
| General/EWS | 50th percentile | 262 |
| General PwBD | 45th percentile | 244 |
| SC/ST/OBC (including PwBD of SC/ST/OBC) | 40th percentile | 226 |
Choice Filling Tips
- Check the vacancy list of every round, because seat availability changes between rounds.
- Fill as many choices as you are willing to join, arranged strictly in order of preference.
- Use the NEET PG College Predictor 2026 and previous year cutoffs to judge a realistic range for your rank and category.
- Compare the tuition fee, bond, and stipend of government and private colleges before locking, using state-wise bond and stipend details.
- Lock your choices before the deadline. Unlocked choices may not be considered.
- Raise any objection to the merit list or allotment within the short window, by the method BFUHS gives in its notice.
- If you are taking part in MCC and BFUHS counselling together, note all round dates. An allotment in one can affect the other.
- Compare branches such as MD General Medicine, MD Radiology, MS General Surgery and MD Pediatrics before finalising your order.
After Seat Allotment
- Check the provisional allotment on the BFUHS website and raise any objection in the given window.
- Pay the fee through the university payment gateway within the given dates.
- Report to the allotted college with original documents and one set of self-attested copies.
- Complete the bond formalities if applicable.
- If you want to upgrade, take part in the next round as per the counselling rules.
Participating Colleges
| S.No | Colleges | Location | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Government Medical College | Amritsar | 147 |
| 2 | Govt Medical College Patiala | Patiala | 152 |
| 3 | Dayanand Medical College and Hospital | Ludhiana | 101 |
| 4 | Christian Medical College | Ludhiana | 76 |
| 5 | Guru Gobind Singh Medical College | Faridkot | 104 |
| 6 | Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research | Amritsar | 115 |
| 7 | Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences and Research | Bhatinda | 76 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. Who is eligible for Punjab NEET PG Counselling 2026?
A. Candidates who have qualified NEET PG 2026 and hold an MBBS degree from a recognised medical college, with a valid internship completion certificate, are eligible. Domicile rules apply for state quota seats.
Q. How can I register for Punjab NEET PG Counselling 2026?
A. Register online through the official BFUHS counselling portal by filling out the application form, uploading documents and paying the required fee before the deadline.
Q. What documents are required during the counselling process?
A. Essential documents include the NEET PG admit card and rank letter, MBBS degree, internship completion certificate, Punjab domicile proof, category certificate (if applicable) and photo ID proof.
Q. When will Punjab NEET PG Counselling 2026 start?
A. BFUHS will release the MD/MS schedule after the NEET PG 2026 result and MCC counselling, so the dates are awaited. The dates of August 31 to September 11 that are circulating belong to the PG-MDS (dental) counselling. Keep checking bfuhs.ac.in for the official notice.
Q. What is the cutoff for Punjab NEET PG Counselling 2026?
A. There is no fixed Punjab cutoff, as closing ranks depend on the college, branch, quota and round. BFUHS publishes the merit list and allotment results after each round. Check the NEET PG Cutoff 2026 page for the qualifying scores.