Punjab NEET Counselling 2026 is conducted by BFUHS (Baba Farid University of Health Sciences) for MBBS and BDS admission in Punjab for the academic session 2026-27. Students who have qualified NEET UG and are domicile of Punjab can apply for state quota seats. Punjab has 1,425 MBBS and 1,260 BDS seats across government and private colleges. The official website is bfuhs.ac.in.
Punjab NEET Counselling 2026
What is Punjab NEET Counselling?
Punjab NEET Counselling 2026 is the centralised seat allotment process for MBBS and BDS admissions under the 85% state quota in Punjab. It is conducted by BFUHS, Faridkot. Candidates who qualify NEET UG 2026 and hold a valid Punjab domicile can register. Separately, candidates may also participate in MCC counselling for All India Quota (AIQ) seats. AIIMS Bathinda also participates in AIQ counselling through MCC.
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Punjab NEET Counselling 2026 – Important Dates
The schedule will be released by BFUHS on bfuhs.ac.in after the NEET Result 2026 is declared.
| Event | Tentative Date 2026 |
|---|---|
| Registration on bfuhs.ac.in | To be announced |
| Release of Punjab NEET Merit List | To be announced |
| Choice Filling & Locking | To be announced |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment Result | To be announced |
| Round 1 Reporting to College | To be announced |
| Round 2 Seat Allotment Result | To be announced |
| Mop-Up Round | To be announced |
| Stray Vacancy Round | To be announced |
Punjab NEET Counselling 2026 – Eligibility Criteria
- NEET UG Qualification: Must have qualified NEET UG 2026.
- Punjab Domicile: Punjab domicile certificate is required for 85% state quota seats.
- Age: At least 17 years old as on December 31, 2026.
- Academic Qualification: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology with minimum 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC).
- Defence Quota: Government colleges in Punjab reserve ~5% seats under defence quota.
Punjab NEET Counselling 2026 – Rounds
- Round 1: First seat allotment based on NEET rank, category, and choices.
- Round 2: For seats remaining vacant after Round 1.
- Mop-Up Round: For remaining unfilled seats.
- Stray Vacancy Round: Final college-level round.
AIQ (15%) counselling runs separately via MCC at mcc.nic.in
Punjab NEET Application Form 2026
- Candidates must register on bfuhs.ac.in. The NEET UG 2026 roll number (from your NEET Admit Card), Punjab domicile, and category details are required.
- Private colleges in Punjab offer state quota (50%), management quota (35%), and NRI/minority quota seats. Cutoffs vary significantly across quotas.
Documents Required for Punjab NEET Counselling 2026
- NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Scorecard
- Class 10 and Class 12 Certificates and Mark Sheets
- Punjab NEET Counselling Allotment Letter
- Punjab Domicile Certificate
- Category Certificate – SC, ST, OBC (if applicable)
- Defence Certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size photographs and Photo ID Proof
Punjab NEET Cut Off – Overview (Reference for 2026 Aspirants)
The Punjab NEET 2026 Cut Off will be released by BFUHS after all counselling rounds. Based on 2025 data (Sartha, Vedantu, Careers360, EduFever), here is an overview.
⚠️ Trend-based figures. Official cut off released by BFUHS after counselling. Check bfuhs.ac.in for official data.
- The Punjab NEET Cut Off is released round-wise for government and private colleges across UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, Sikh Minority, Christian Minority, and Defence categories.
- To verify your score, check the NEET Result and NEET Answer Key.
Punjab NEET 2026 Rank List & Merit List
- BFUHS prepares the Punjab NEET Merit List 2026 based on NEET UG result data and applications from eligible Punjab domicile candidates.
- Download from bfuhs.ac.in as per the official schedule.
Punjab NEET 2026 Seat Allotment
- BFUHS releases the Punjab NEET Seat Allotment Result 2026 round-wise on bfuhs.ac.in. MCC releases AIQ allotment separately.
- If allotted, candidates must report within the stipulated time with all original documents.
Punjab NEET Counselling 2026 – An Overview
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| State | Punjab |
| Courses | MBBS, BDS |
| Process | NEET Counselling |
| Conducting Body | BFUHS (Baba Farid University of Health Sciences), Faridkot |
| Official Website | bfuhs.ac.in |
| Total Seats | 1,425 MBBS + 1,260 BDS (govt + private) |
| Counselling Rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up, Stray Vacancy |
| Seats Type | State Quota (85%) + AIQ (15%) |
| Eligibility | NEET UG qualified, Punjab domicile holder |
| NEET Admit Card | NEET Admit Card 2026 |
| NEET Answer Key | NEET Answer Key 2026 |
| NEET Result | NEET Result 2026 |
| Medical Colleges | Medical Colleges in Punjab |
| Top Medical Colleges | Top Medical Colleges in Punjab |
Punjab NEET Counselling 2026 – FAQs
Q1. Who conducts Punjab NEET Counselling 2026?
BFUHS – Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot at bfuhs.ac.in for state quota. AIQ counselling is by MCC at mcc.nic.in.
Q2. What is the expected NEET cut off for Punjab government colleges in 2025?
Based on 2025 data: UR: 590–610 marks; OBC: 580–600; SC: 450–500; ST: 420–480. Top colleges GMC Patiala and Amritsar require 620–640+ marks. AIQ closing ranks: AIR ~8,000–22,000 (General).
Q3. What quota options are available in Punjab private colleges?
Punjab private colleges offer state quota (50%), management quota (35%), NRI quota (15%), and Christian/Sikh minority quota seats. Management quota has lower cut offs with higher fees.
Q4. Is defence quota available in Punjab MBBS colleges?
Yes, government medical colleges in Punjab reserve approximately 5% seats under defence quota for children of defence personnel. Candidates must carry defence certificates for verification.
Q5. Where can I check the NEET Result and Answer Key?
Check the NEET Result 2026 and NEET Answer Key 2026 on AglaSem as soon as they are released by NTA.
If you have any queries on Punjab NEET Counselling 2026, then please ask in comments below.
when MERIT LIST of BFUHS for admission to MBBS/BDS admissions will be released?
My NEET Score is 519, will I get any government colleges, please reply me.
yes you will get
Sir I got 427 neet marks 2019, SC – will I get any govt colleges