The Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the official and centralized admission process for medical aspirants seeking MBBS and BDS seats under the 85% state quota. The counselling is meticulously organized and administered by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, on behalf of the Department of Medical Education and Research, Government of Punjab.
Admissions for seats in government medical colleges, government-aided institutions, and private medical/dental colleges (including state-regulated quotas in prestigious private institutes like CMC and DMC Ludhiana) are granted strictly based on the merit achieved in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026. The BFUHS handles the entire online admission pipeline, including registration, document verification, publication of the State Merit List, online preference filling, and final seat allotment.
To participate in the BFUHS Punjab NEET 2026 state counselling under the 85% state quota, candidates must strictly meet the following criteria:
Nationality & Domicile: The applicant must be an Indian citizen (or NRI for the NRI quota). Crucially, the candidate must be a Bonafide Resident of Punjab and possess a valid Punjab Residence Certificate. (Note: Specific exemptions apply for children of central government employees, defense personnel, or state government employees posted outside Punjab).
Schooling Requirement: The candidate must have passed their 11th and 12th standard examinations from a recognized school/institution situated within the state of Punjab (exceptions apply for specific exempt categories).
NEET Qualification: Candidates must have successfully cleared the NEET UG 2026 examination and secured the minimum cutoff percentile mandated by the NTA.
Academic Qualifications: Must have passed the 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as core subjects.
Minimum Marks: Unreserved (General) category candidates require a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in PCB. For SC/BC categories, the requirement is 40%, and for PwD, it is 45%.
Age Limit: The candidate must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026.
Candidates must carry the following original documents along with a set of self-attested photocopies during the reporting phase at the allotted college:
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
NEET UG 2026 Scorecard / Rank Letter
Class 10th Certificate and Marksheet (Proof of Date of Birth)
Class 11th Marksheet (Proof of study in Punjab)
Class 12th Certificate and Marksheet
Punjab Residence / Domicile Certificate
Exemption Certificate (if applying under exempt categories for domicile/schooling)
Caste/Category Certificate (SC/BC) if applicable
Gap Year Affidavit (if there is a gap between 12th passing and admission year)
Valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or PAN)
6 to 8 Recent Passport-size Photographs
Printout of the BFUHS Online Application Form
Official Website: All official notifications, the admission prospectus, and the online application portal are hosted exclusively on the BFUHS website at bfuhs.ac.in.
Follow these step-by-step instructions to apply:
Official Notification: Watch the bfuhs.ac.in portal under the 'Admissions' tab for the "NEET UG 2026" registration notification.
Online Registration: Click on the designated registration link and create an account using your NEET 2026 Roll Number, application number, and contact details to generate your Registration ID and Password.
Fill the Application: Log in and accurately enter your personal details, academic history, and specifically your Punjab exemption or category claims.
Upload Documents: Upload clear, scanned copies of your recent photograph, signature, and necessary certificates in the prescribed format.
Pay Application Fee: Remit the non-refundable counselling registration fee via the secure online payment gateway (Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card).
Document Verification: BFUHS generally conducts online document verification, but specific categories (like Sports, NRI, or Defense) may be called for physical verification at Faridkot.
State Merit List & Choice Filling: After publishing the provisional State Merit List, eligible candidates must log back into the portal to submit and lock their preferences for medical colleges and courses.
Seat Allotment & Reporting: Download your provisional allotment letter if a seat is assigned, pay the tuition fee via the designated bank challan/online mode, and report physically to the allotted college for final admission.
