📌 Overview & Counselling Authority
Authority
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS)
State Type
Open State (Pvt Mgmt Quota)
📌 BFUHS conducts the State Counselling for 85% seats in Punjab Government medical colleges and 100% seats in Private medical colleges. AIIMS Bhatinda (100 seats) is counselled separately by MCC AIQ.
✅ Eligibility & Domicile Rules
Punjab has specific domicile rules, with exemptions for certain categories like Defence Personnel.
| Seat Category | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|
| 85% Govt State Quota | Candidate must be a bonafide resident of Punjab OR have passed 10th and 12th from Punjab. Exemption applies for wards of Defence/Central Govt employees posted in Punjab. |
| Govt Quota in Pvt Colleges (50%) | Strictly reserved for Punjab Domicile candidates. |
| Management Quota (35%) | Open to all India. Non-domicile candidates can apply, but preference in some colleges is given to Punjab candidates first. |
| NRI Quota (15%) | Open to NRI candidates globally. |
📊 Expected Cutoff — Govt Colleges (State Quota)
| Category |
Approx. Safe Rank (Round 1) |
Expected Safe Score |
| Open (General) | 22,000 - 25,000 | 610 - 625+ |
| BC | 28,000 - 32,000 | 600 - 615+ |
| EWS | 26,000 - 30,000 | 605 - 618+ |
| SC | 1,15,000 - 1,25,000 | 480 - 500+ |
⚠️ Note: Cutoffs are approximate. BFUHS implements strict micro-reservations for categories like Defence, Border Area, Terrorist Affected, etc., which have varying cutoffs.
📅 BFUHS NEET Counselling Schedule 2026
| Event / Activity | Expected Date | Status |
|---|
| Release of Official Notification | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Online Registration Starts | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| State Merit List Publication | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Choice Filling & Locking | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Seat Allotment Result | To be announced | Coming Soon |
📋 Punjab Counselling Process (Step-by-Step)
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1
Online Registration & Fee Payment
Candidates must register online on the BFUHS admission portal and pay the non-refundable registration fee (approx ₹5,900 for General).
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2
Document Verification (For Reserved Categories)
Candidates claiming NRI, Minority, or special state reservations must undergo physical/online document verification before the merit list.
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3
State Merit List
BFUHS will release the combined provisional merit list of all eligible registered candidates.
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4
Choice Filling
Candidates must log in to submit their preferences of colleges and courses.
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5
Allotment & Fee Deposition
Upon seat allotment, candidates must deposit the 6-month tuition fee (demand draft/online) to the BFUHS Registrar to confirm the seat, followed by college reporting.
💰 Institution-wise Detailed Fee Structure
Punjab mandates fee payment on a six-monthly basis directly to the BFUHS Registrar during counselling.
1. Government Medical Colleges (Total 5 Years)
| Year | Tuition Fee (Per Year) |
|---|
| 1st Year | ₹1,74,000 |
| 2nd Year | ₹1,91,000 |
| 3rd Year | ₹2,08,000 |
| 4th Year | ₹2,26,000 |
| 5th Year (Half Year) | ₹1,06,000 |
| Total Course Fee | ₹6,79,000 |
📌 Hostel fee in Govt colleges is approximately ₹19,800/Year. ESIC Ludhiana fee is ₹1,00,000/Year.
2. Private Medical Colleges (Year-wise Incremental Fees)
| Year | Govt Quota (50%) Fee | Management Quota (35%) Fee |
|---|
| 1st Year | ₹4,06,000 | ₹10,42,000 |
| 2nd Year | ₹4,45,000 | ₹11,47,000 |
| 3rd Year | ₹4,86,000 | ₹12,51,000 |
| 4th Year | ₹5,27,000 | ₹13,55,000 |
| 5th Year | ₹2,84,000 | ₹7,30,000 |
3. Special Private Colleges & NRI Quota
| College / Quota | Fee Structure |
|---|
| Adesh Medical College, Bhatinda | ₹10,42,000 (1st Year) - Uniform for all non-NRI seats |
| SGRD Institute, Amritsar | ₹10,42,000 (1st Year) - Uniform for all non-NRI seats |
| CMC Ludhiana | ₹6,60,000 (1st Year) - Uniform for all non-NRI seats |
| 15% NRI Quota (All Pvt Colleges) | US$ 1,10,000 (Full Course Fee) |
📁 Documents Required for Verification
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card & Scorecard
Class 10th Certificate (DOB Proof)
Class 12th Marksheet & Certificate
Punjab Domicile Certificate (If applicable)
Category Certificate (SC/BC)
Exemption Certificate (Defence/NRI/Minority)
Aadhaar Card / Photo ID
Demand Draft for 6-Months Tuition Fee
🏥 Complete Medical Colleges List in Punjab (Year-wise Sequence)
| SN | College Name | City | Est. | Seats | Type |
|---|
| 1 | Government Medical College | Amritsar | 1943 | 250 | State Govt. |
| 2 | Government Medical College | Patiala | 1953 | 250 | State Govt. |
| 3 | Guru Govind Singh Medical College | Faridkot | 1973 | 250 | State Govt. |
| 4 | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) | Bhatinda | 2019 | 100 | Central Govt. |
| 5 | Dr B R Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences | Mohali | 2021 | 100 | State Govt. |
| 6 | ESIC Medical College | Ludhiana | 2025 | 50 | Central Govt. |
⚠️ AIIMS Bhatinda counselling is conducted purely by MCC AIQ, NOT by BFUHS Punjab.
| SN | College Name | City | Est. | Seats | Type |
|---|
| 1 | Christian Medical College (Christian Minority) | Ludhiana | 1953 | 100 | Trust |
| 2 | Dayanand Medical College & Hospital | Ludhiana | 1963 | 150 | Trust |
| 3 | Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences (Sikh Minority) | Amritsar | 1997 | 150 | Trust |
| 4 | Adesh Institute Of Medical Sciences & Research | Bhatinda | 2006 | 150 | Trust |
| 5 | Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences | Jalandhar | 2011 | 150 | Trust |
| 6 | Gian Sagar Medical College & Hospital | Patiala | 2020 | 150 | Trust |
| 7 | RIMT Medical College and Hospital | Fatehgarh Sahib | 2024 | 50 | Trust |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Punjab an Open State for NEET Counselling?
Yes, Punjab is considered an Open State for Management Quota seats in Private Medical Colleges. Non-domicile candidates can apply, although some colleges may prioritize Punjab-domicile candidates first before opening seats to other states.
Who conducts the Punjab MBBS Counselling 2026?
The counselling is conducted by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot.
What is the fee for Government Medical Colleges in Punjab?
The tuition fee for Govt Medical Colleges in Punjab is incremental. It starts at ₹1,74,000 for the 1st year and increases annually, reaching a total of approx ₹6,79,000 for the full 5-year course.
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