The counselling process is
being conducted by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS),
Faridkot, for eligible NEET UG 2026 candidates seeking admission to
participating medical and dental colleges in Punjab. The revised Round 1
schedule affects important activities such as online registration, fee
payment, application submission, provisional merit list publication, choice
filling and seat allotment-related procedures.
Candidates are strongly advised to rely on the latest official notification issued by BFUHS rather than following an earlier counselling timetable, as revised schedules can replace previously announced deadlines.
Revised Schedule: What Changed in Punjab NEET UG 2026 Round 1?
The most significant recent
development is the extension of the Round 1 choice-filling and preference
submission period. According to recent reports, the choice-filling process,
which had been scheduled to close earlier, was extended up to August 23,
2026. As a result, the previously expected timeline for the next stages of
the counselling process, including seat allotment, was affected.
Earlier reports also indicated that 5,726 candidates were eligible for participation in the Punjab NEET UG 2026 Round 1 counselling process, following the publication of the state merit list.
Punjab NEET UG 2026 Round 1:
Important Schedule Updates
Based on the latest available
developments, candidates should note the following:
| Counselling Event | Latest Status / Date |
|---|---|
|
Punjab NEET UG 2026 Round 1 merit list |
Released |
|
Eligible candidates for Round 1 |
5,726 candidates reported |
|
Round 1 choice filling |
Extended up to August 23, 2026 |
|
Earlier expected seat allotment date |
August 24, 2026 |
|
Current status of seat allotment |
Delayed / revised schedule awaited |
|
Revised seat allotment date |
To be announced officially |
|
Reporting and admission |
To be notified after final allotment |
Recent reporting on August 25, 2026 states that the Round 1 seat allotment, which had earlier been expected on August 24, was delayed following the extension of the choice-filling window. Candidates should therefore treat any previously circulated allotment date as superseded unless confirmed through a fresh BFUHS notification.
Why Has the Punjab NEET UG Counselling Schedule Been Revised?
Counselling schedules may be modified when the state admission process needs to be aligned with changes in the national or All India counselling timetable, or when an extension in an important stage such as choice filling affects the subsequent activities.
In the current Punjab NEET UG 2026 Round 1 process, the extension of the choice-filling period up to August 23 affected the previously anticipated allotment timeline. Reports also noted that developments in the MCC NEET UG Round 1 counselling process were among the factors affecting the Punjab schedule.
Therefore, candidates must be particularly cautious about relying on older schedules shared on social media, unofficial websites or previous notifications.
What Should Candidates Do Now?
Candidates who have already submitted their choices should now wait for the official Round 1 seat allotment announcement or a revised schedule from BFUHS.
Once the allotment result is declared, candidates will generally need to:
- Check their allotted college and course.
- Download the provisional allotment letter, if applicable.
- Read the reporting instructions carefully.
- Pay the required fee through the prescribed portal, where applicable.
- Report to the allotted college within the notified period.
- Complete document verification and admission formalities.
- Follow the rules regarding resignation, upgradation or participation in subsequent counselling rounds.
The official BFUHS portal remains the most important source for updated counselling notices. BFUHS Punjab Admission Portal
How to Check Punjab NEET UG 2026 Counselling Updates
Candidates can follow these steps to track the revised schedule and subsequent allotment updates:
Step 1: Visit the official BFUHS admission portal.
Step 2: Look for the section related to NEET UG 2026, MBBS/BDS admissions or undergraduate medical counselling.
Step 3: Open the latest notice concerning Punjab NEET UG 2026 Round 1 counselling.
Step 4: Download and carefully read the revised schedule or official notice.
Step 5: Keep checking the website for updates regarding the provisional seat allotment, objections, final allotment and physical reporting.
Punjab NEET UG 2026: Key Points for MBBS and BDS Aspirants
Punjab NEET UG counselling is a crucial process for candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS programmes in the state. Eligibility for participation does not automatically guarantee a seat. The final allotment depends on factors including:
- NEET UG 2026 merit and applicable rank
- Punjab state merit position
- Candidate category and quota eligibility
- Availability of MBBS and BDS seats
- Choices and preferences submitted during counselling
- Reservation rules and applicable admission policies
- Verification of documents and certificates
Candidates are therefore advised to check the final allotment carefully once released and ensure that all admission formalities are completed within the prescribed deadline.
Important Advisory for Candidates
The Punjab NEET UG 2026 Round 1 counselling process is currently at a stage where the choice-filling period has concluded, while the revised seat allotment timeline is awaited. Candidates should remain alert for a fresh official announcement.
Do not assume that the earlier August 24 seat allotment schedule remains valid. The latest reports indicate that the allotment was delayed after the choice-filling deadline was extended to August 23, and the revised official schedule is awaited.
Candidates should regularly visit the BFUHS admission portal and keep their application details, NEET UG information and required documents ready for the next stage.