Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) is conducting the Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2025 for admission to MBBS and BDS courses. The counselling sessions are held only for students who qualify the NEET UG entrance exam. The authority conducts counselling in a total of three sessions, including the vacancy round. Through this process, candidates secure admission in government and private medical colleges of Punjab. The counselling process depends on the candidate’s NEET UG score, their preferences, and the number of available seats. Applicants must also stay updated with official announcements regarding special exams and important instructions.
This article provides details about Punjab NEET UG counselling 2025, such as important dates, registration process, procedure, registration fee, eligibility criteria, required documents and participating colleges.
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Highlights
Before explaining the Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2025 process, let’s first take a look:
| Specific | Details |
| Counselling Name | Punjab NEET UG Counselling |
| Conducting Authority | Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot |
| Effective Entrance Exam | NEET UG Conducted by the NTA. |
| Courses Offered | MBBS, BDS |
| Medical College in Punjab | 13 |
| Dental College in Punjab | 16 |
| No. of Government MBBS Seats in Punjab | 850 |
| No. of Private MBBS Seats in Punjab | 1000 |
| No. of Govt BDS Seats in Punjab | 100 |
| No. of Private BDS Seats in Punjab | 1150 |
| No. of Counselling Round | 3, Mop-Up, Stray Round |
| Counselling Mode | Online |
| Official Websites | https://bfuhs.ggsmch.org/ |
Punjab NEET 2025 Counselling Round 1 Schedule
Here is the schedule for the Punjab NEET UG 2025 Counselling Round 1 Schedule. Take a look:
| S. No. | Description | Date and Time |
| 1 | Availability of Prospectus on University website www.bfuhs.ac.in | 15.07.2025 |
| 2 | Last date for applying online Admission Application Form through University Website | 24.07.2025 |
| 3 | Last date of correction in online submitted Application Form. Thereafter, the application will be automatically locked and no change can be made. | 24.07.2025 |
| 3 | Last date for depositing fee of Rs. 5000 + 18% GST (Rs. 5900/-) & Rs. 2500 + 18% GST (Rs. 2950/-) for SC candidates through Online payment gateway | 25.07.2025 ( 3:00 PM) |
| 4 | Sports Category (by hand) in the University along with Sports Gradation Certificate issued by the Director, Sports, Punjab and other supporting self-attested copies of certificates/documents. Note: Persons with Disability-PWD (Category Code 16): Shall have to submit Disability certificate (duly issued by the Designated Centre(s) as informed by DGHS, New Delhi) at the time of reporting in the provisionally allotted college | 25.07.2025 (5:00 PM) |
| 5(i) | Verification for eligibility of Sikh Minority Quota Candidates for admission to MBBS/BDS Courses, session 2025 will be conducted at the following venue: Christian Minority-At Christian Medical College, Ludhiana | 16.07.2025 to 25.07.2025 |
| 5(ii) | MBBS/BDS Courses, session 2025 will be conducted at the following venue: Sikh Minority-At SGRD Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Amritsar | 16.07.2025 to 25.07.2025 |
| S. No. | Particulars | Date |
| 1 | Display of Result | Upto 06.08.2025 |
| 2 | Last date for submission of objections in Provisional Allotment List (if any) by NEET UG aspirants. Note: Objections must be submitted in person at the Admission Branch, BFUHS, Faridkot with relevant documents. Email submissions will not be accepted. | 07.08.2025 to 08.08.2025 (upto 03:00 PM) |
| 3 | Display of Result | 15/08/2025 |
| 4 | Physical Reporting by candidates to the respective allotted colleges and deposition of six month tuition fee through University Payment Gateway available on the portal | 16.08.2025 to 24.08.2025 |
For NRI Candidates
| S. No. | Description | Date and Time |
| 6 | Last date for submitting physical application form for NRI quota (Application form for Eligibility certificate and admission application form for NRI candidates is separately available on University website i.e. www.bfuhs.ac.in) | 24.07.2025 (3:00 PM) |
| 7 | Display of Provisional Merit List of candidates | 27.07.2025 |
| 8 | Last date for submission of objections in Provisional Merit List (if any) by the NEET UG aspirants. Note: Objections can be submitted only by personal appearance/visit alongwith relevant documents/record in Admission Branch, BFUHS, Faridkot. In case there is any change in Provisional Merit List after considering objections, the same will be displayed through university website on | 28.07.2025 (3:00 PM) |
| 9 | The Schedule for 1st Round of Online Counselling | 29.07.2025 |
| S.no | Particulars | |
| 1 | Choice filling for 1st Round of Online Counselling | 29.07.2025 to 01.08.2025 |
| 2 | Processing of Seat Allotment | 02.08.2025 to 03.08.2025 |
| 3 | Display of Result | Upto 06.08.2025 |
| 4 | Last date for submission of objections in Provisional Allotment List (if any) by the NEET UG aspirants. Note: Objections can be submitted only by personal appearance/visit along with relevant documents/record in Admission Branch, BFUHS, Faridkot. Objections received through email will not be accepted. In case there is any change in provisional allotment after considering objections, the same will be displayed through university website on | 07.08.2025 (3:00 PM) |
| 5 | Physical Reporting by candidates to the respective provisionally allotted colleges and deposition of six months tuition fee through University Payment Gateway available on the University website in Student Login | 09.08.2025 to 12.08.2025 |
Punjab NEET 2025 Counselling Round 2 Schedule
Here is the schedule for the Punjab NEET UG 2025 Counselling Round 2 Schedule. Take a look:
| Revised Filling of choices/preferences of colleges and quota for provisional allocation of seats through online counselling | 4th week of Sep 2025 |
| 2nd Round Provisional Seats allocation | 1st week of Oct 2025 |
| 2nd Round Final Seats allocation | 2nd week of Oct 2025 |
| Joining of candidates allotted seats in 2nd round of counselling | 2nd week of Oct 2025 |
Punjab NEET 2025 Counselling Round 3 Schedule
Here is the schedule for the Punjab NEET UG 2025 Counselling Round 3 Schedule. Take a look:
| Display of vacancy position for 3rd round counselling | 3rd week of Oct 2025 |
| Submission of fresh online application with successful transaction of fee for 3rd round counselling (for those not registered in previous rounds) | 4th week of Oct 2025 |
| Merit list for 3rd round counselling | 1st week of Nov 2025 |
| Filling of choices/preferences of colleges and quota for provisional allocation of seats through online counselling | 1st week of Nov 2025 |
| 3rd Round Provisional seats allocation | 2nd week of Nov 2025 |
| 3rd Round Final Seats allocation | 3rd week of Nov 2025 |
| Joining of candidates allotted seats in 3rd round of counselling | 4th week of Nov 2025 |
Punjab MBBS/BDS Admission Notification Out
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the authorities to apply for admission to Punjab NEET UG counselling 2025. Make sure to review these guidelines carefully before applying. The eligibility details are given below for your reference:
| Criteria | Details |
| NEET UG Qualification | Must have qualified in the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) with the minimum qualifying percentile/marks set by the National Testing Agency (NTA). |
| Punjab Domicile | Must possess a valid domicile certificate issued by the competent authority of the Punjab government. |
| Registration | Must register for the Punjab NEET UG Counselling process online within the stipulated timeframe. |
| Age | Must be at least 17 years old as on the date specified in the official notification. |
| Educational Qualification | Must have passed the Class 12 examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as compulsory subjects. |
| Minimum Marks | Must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology in Class 12 for General category candidates and 40% for SC/ST/OBC categories. |
| Additional Categories | Reservations are applicable for various categories including SC, ST, OBC, PWD, Wards of Armed Forces/Police Personnel, Freedom Fighters, etc. |
Registration Process
Candidates can register for NEET UG 2025 Punjab State Counselling by visiting the official portal of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot. The step-by-step counselling and registration process is given below:
1. Registration and Application (Before Deadline):
- Visit the online portal: Go to the official website www.bfuhs.ac.in. Remember, the exact dates and link will be announced in the official notification.
- Register and apply: Create an account and meticulously fill out the online application form. Ensure you enter all details accurately and completely.
- Prepare required documents: Have scanned copies of your photograph (30 KB, specific format) and signature (30 KB, specific format) ready for upload, as per the guidelines mentioned in the notification.
- Pay the application fee: Submit the application fee through the designated online payment gateway before the deadline. Don’t miss this crucial step, as incomplete applications will be rejected.
2. Document Verification (if applicable):
- Check your category: If you belong to a micro-reserved category, attend the document verification process at the designated venue and date mentioned in the official schedule. Bring all original documents for verification to ensure your eligibility.
3. Provisional Merit List and Online Counselling:
- Merit list release: Stay updated on the BFUHS website for the announcement of the provisional merit list, which ranks candidates based on their NEET-UG scores.
- Online counselling participation: During the designated dates, actively participate in the online counselling process through the official portal. This is where you express your preferences for:
- Course: Choose between MBBS and BDS programs based on your interests and career goals.
- College: Prioritize your desired colleges considering factors like location, infrastructure, faculty, and reputation.
- Category: Select the appropriate category you belong to (General, SC, ST, etc.) as per the reservation policies.
- Quota: Indicate your preferred quota type (All India Quota, State Quota, etc.) based on your eligibility.
- Seat allocation: Remember, the provisional seat allotment will be strictly based on your NEET UG merit and the order of your chosen preferences. Carefully consider your options before finalizing your choices.
4. Provisional Seat Allotment and Reporting:
- Review your allotment: After counselling, check your provisional seat allotment letter accessible through the online portal. This letter will specify your allotted college and course.
- Download and report: Download the provisional allocation letter and report to the designated college within the stipulated timeframe. Don’t delay this step, as late reporting can lead to seat cancellation.
- Document verification and fee payment: At the allotted college, present your original documents for verification to confirm your eligibility. If deemed eligible, proceed to pay the tuition fee through the online payment gateway to secure your seat.
5. Second Round of Counselling (Optional):
- Upgrade opportunity: If you wish to upgrade your seat to a higher preference college or course based on available vacancies, participate in the second round of counselling. Follow steps 3 and 4 again for seat allocation and reporting procedures.
- Remember: This round is optional and solely for candidates seeking seat upgrades. If you’re satisfied with your initial allotment, you don’t need to participate.
Punjab NEET UG Security Fees Submission
The candidates who are interested in participating in the 2nd round of online counselling have to pay the following amount of security for submission of will and have to submit fresh choices/preferences of Course/College/Quota/Category as per the schedule:
| Sno | Submission of willingness for | Amount of Security (Refundable/Adjustable) | Amount of Penalty to be imposed | Remarks |
| 1. | Only Government Colleges (Medical/Dental) | Rs. 10000/- | a) Government Colleges- Rs.10000/-(half the amount for SC/BC candidates) b) Private Colleges- Rs.100000/- | The penalty will be imposed if the candidate will not join. |
| 2. | Both Government and Private Colleges (Medical/Dental) | Rs. 100000/- | a) Government Colleges- Rs.10000/-(half the amount for SC/BC candidates) b) Private Colleges- Rs.100000/- | ”” |
Punjab NEET UG Counselling Fees
This section provides detailed information about Punjab NEET UG Counselling Fees for Government/Private MBBS & BDS Colleges in INR. Let’s have a look.
- Admission Application Fee of Rs. 5000/- + 18% GST (Rs. 5900/-) and for SC category candidates Rs. 2500/- + 18% GST (Rs. 2950/-) will be deposited through online payment gateway only.
- Admission Application Fee will not be accepted in any form after due date/time in any case.
- Only those Admission Application Forms will be considered for counselling, fee for which has been deposited by due date/time.
- No request for accepting the Admission Application Forms after due date/time will be entertained.
- Mere deposition of the fee will not entitle the candidate to claim admission.
- Fee once deposited in the University Account will not be refunded/adjusted in any case.
For NRI Candidates
Candidates who want to apply under NRI quota seats must obtain a provisional Eligibility/equivalency certificate from BFUHS, Faridkot and will need to qualify for NEET-UG-2025. Candidates must apply on the prescribed proforma available on the university website along with the prescribed fee for seats under the NRI Quota.
The following is the fee for getting an Eligibility/equivalency certificate and application fee under NRI Quota:
| Fee Type | Amount |
| Fee for getting Eligibility/equivalency certificate | US $1000 |
| Application Fee | US $1000 |
| Application Form fee | Rs. 2000/- |
| Eligibility/equivalency certificate form fee | Rs. 1000/- |
Document Required
- 10th Class Certificate
- 10+2 Class Certificate(candidate must have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology And English)
- NEET UG Admit Card
- NEET UG Score Card
- Punjab Resident Certificate
- Category Certificate
- Challan Receipt
- EWS Certificate (If Applicable)
- Certificate Issued By The Head Of The Institution Certifying That The Candidate Has Completed Class 10 And Class 12 From Their Institute
Choice Filling Order by BFUHS
For admission to undergraduate degree MBBS/BDS courses in Government and Private medical colleges students must know the filling order of colleges:
Government Medical Colleges in Punjab
| Rank | College Name |
| 1 | GMC Patiala |
| 2 | GMC Mohali |
| 3 | GMC Amritsar |
| 4 | GSS GMC Faridkot |
Private Medical Colleges in Punjab
| Rank | College Name |
| 1 | Dayanand Medical College Ludhiana |
| 2 | PMIS Jalandhar |
| 3 | Gyan Sagar Medical College Banur |
| 4 | Adesh Medical College Bhathinda |
Minority Private Medical Colleges in Punjab
| Rank | College Name |
| 1 | CMC Ludhiana |
| 2 | SGRD Amritsar |
Government Dental Colleges in Punjab
| Rank | College Name |
| 1 | GDC Patiala |
| 2 | GDC Amritsar |
Private Dental Colleges in Punjab
| Rank | College Name |
| 1 | Baba JS DC, Ludhiana |
| 2 | Dasmesh IDS, Faridkot |
| 3 | Laxmi Bai DC, Patiala |
| 4 | Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha Ludhiana |
| 5 | Adesh IDS, Bhathinda |
| 6 | Rayat Bahara DC, Mohali |
| 7 | Guru Nanak Dev DC, Sunam |
| 8 | Genesis IDS Firozpur |
| 9 | National DC, Derabassi |
| 10 | Sri Sukhmani DC Derabassi |
| 11 | Desh Bhagat DC, Mandi |
| 12 | Gian Sagar Dental College |
Minority Private Dental Colleges in Punjab
| Rank | College Name |
| 1 | CMC Ludhiana |
| 2 | SGRD Amritsar |
Participating Institutions
Int this section the updated list of all medical and dental colleges in Punjab, officially released by the Medical Council of India. Here is the Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2025 information on the fee structure, courses offered, admission procedure, cut-off, available facilities, and a complete college review:
List of the Government Medical Colleges in Punjab
| Institution Name | Est. Year | Annual Intake |
| Government Medical College, Amritsar | 1943 | 250 |
| All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhatinda | 2019 | 100 |
| Government Medical College, Patiala | 1953 | 250 |
| Guru Govind Singh Medical College, Faridkot | 1973 | 150 |
| Dr B R Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, Mohali | 2021 | 100 |
List of the Private Medical Colleges in Punjab
List of Government Dental Colleges in Punjab
| BDS Colleges | Established Year | Seats |
| Govt. Dental College, Amritsar | 1952 | 50 |
| Govt. Dental College, Patiala | 1956 | 50 |
List of Private Dental Colleges in Punjab
Frequently asked questions
When Will Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2025 start?
Punjab NEET Counselling will start from Aug 2025 and last date for online application submission is Aug 2025 according to 2024 notification. Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2025 not announced yet by Conducting authority of Punjab NEET UG Counselling.
how many medical Colleges are there in Punjab?
The total number of the medical colleges in Punjab is 12
How many Dental Colleges are there in Punjab?
The total number of the dental colleges in Punjab is 16.
Who conducts the Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2025?
The Counselling Conducting authority of the Eligibility Criteria
To apply for Punjab NEET UG 2025 admission counselling, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the authorities. Ensure you review these guidelines carefully before applying.
What documents are required for the application process?
Documents are required such as the NEET UG scorecard, mark sheets, domicile certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), photograph, and signature are likely required. Refer to the official notification for the complete list and specifications.
Official website for the Punjab NEET UG Counselling Conducting Authority?
The Official website for the Punjab NEET UG Counselling conducting authority is https://bfuhs.ac.in/