The announcement comes shortly after the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) released its national counselling schedule, allowing Punjab to begin the admission process for its 85% State Quota seats, while the MCC conducts counselling for the 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats.

Punjab medical aspirants are advised to complete every stage of the counselling process within the prescribed deadlines, including online registration, payment of counselling fee, merit list verification, choice filling, seat allotment and reporting to allotted colleges.

Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026

Punjab NEET UG Counselling is the centralized admission process conducted by BFUHS for admissions into:

• MBBS

• BDS

The counselling covers admissions to:

• Government Medical Colleges

• Government Dental Colleges

• Private Medical Colleges

• Private Dental Colleges

• Minority Institutions

• NRI Quota Seats (where applicable)

Admissions are strictly based on:

• NEET UG 2026 Rank

• Punjab State Merit List

• Reservation Policy

• Seat Availability

• Candidate Preferences

Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 Schedule

According to the schedule released by BFUHS, candidates should carefully follow every stage of the admission process.

The counselling process includes:

• Release of Prospectus

• Online Registration

• Payment of Counselling Fee

• Correction Window

• Publication of Provisional Merit List

• Submission of Objections

• Final Merit List

• Online Choice Filling

• Choice Locking

• Seat Allotment

• Reporting to Allotted College

• Subsequent Rounds if Seats Remain Vacant

Candidates should regularly monitor the BFUHS portal for updates regarding the exact timings and notifications.

Round 1 Counselling Process

The first counselling round consists of multiple stages.

Online Registration

Eligible candidates must first register online using their NEET UG 2026 credentials.

Applicants will have to:

• Fill personal details

• Enter NEET information

• Upload documents

• Verify category details

• Submit application

Payment of Counselling Fee

Registration becomes valid only after successful payment of the prescribed counselling fee.

Payment can be made through the online payment gateway.

Correction Window

After registration, candidates will be allowed to make corrections in specific fields before the application is finally locked.

No modifications will be permitted after the correction deadline.

Merit List

BFUHS will first publish a provisional merit list.

Candidates can:

• Check their merit position

• Verify personal details

• Raise objections if necessary

Following verification, the university will release the final state merit list.

Choice Filling

Only candidates included in the merit list can participate in online choice filling.

Applicants should carefully arrange their preferences based on:

• College

• Course

• Location

• Fee Structure

• Previous Year Cutoffs

Choice locking is extremely important because seat allotment is carried out according to the final locked preferences.

Seat Allotment

Seat allotment depends upon several factors including:

• NEET Rank

• State Merit Rank

• Reservation Category

• Candidate Preferences

• Seat Availability

The allotment result will be published online.

Reporting to College

Candidates receiving seats must report to the allotted institute within the stipulated deadline.

Failure to report may lead to cancellation of the allotted seat.

Round 2 Counselling

After completion of Round 1, BFUHS will publish:

• Vacant Seats

• Fresh Merit Updates (if applicable)

Candidates can participate in Round 2 by:

• Fresh registration (if permitted)

• Choice modification

• New choice filling

• Seat upgradation

Candidates who are dissatisfied with their Round 1 allotment may also participate according to the counselling rules.

Mop-Up Round

If seats remain vacant after Round 2, BFUHS will conduct the Mop-Up Round.

This round generally includes:

• Vacant Government Seats

• Private Medical College Seats

• Dental College Seats

Fresh choice filling may be required.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission through Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 must satisfy the eligibility requirements.

They should:

• Qualify NEET UG 2026.

• Fulfil Punjab domicile requirements wherever applicable.

• Meet age criteria prescribed under NEET regulations.

• Possess the required educational qualifications in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.

• Meet category-specific eligibility norms, if claiming reservation.

Admissions will be granted strictly according to the applicable regulations issued by BFUHS, the Punjab Government and national medical education authorities.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• NEET UG 2026 Score Card

• NEET Admit Card

• Class 10 Certificate

• Class 12 Mark Sheet

• Character Certificate

• Residence/Domicile Certificate (if applicable)

• Category Certificate

• PwD Certificate (if applicable)

• Passport-size Photographs

• Aadhaar Card or other Government ID

• Counselling Fee Payment Receipt

• Allotment Letter

• Any additional documents prescribed by BFUHS

Original documents will be verified during admission.

Reservation Policy

Punjab follows reservation norms prescribed by the State Government.

Reservation benefits are available under categories such as:

• Scheduled Castes (SC)

• Backward Classes (BC)

• Persons with Disabilities (PwD)

• Freedom Fighter Category

• Sports Category

• Defence Category

• Minority Quota

• NRI Quota

Candidates claiming reservation must produce valid certificates during counselling.

Important Instructions for Candidates

Medical aspirants should remember the following:

• Register before the last date.

• Upload clear and valid documents.

• Carefully verify every detail before submission.

• Check the provisional merit list immediately after publication.

• Submit objections within the specified period.

• Lock choices before the deadline.

• Download the allotment letter.

• Report to the allotted college on time.

• Carry all original documents during reporting.

Relationship with MCC Counselling

Punjab counselling is different from the MCC All India Quota counselling.

Candidates wishing to participate in both admission processes must register separately.

The MCC conducts counselling for:

• 15% All India Quota MBBS Seats

• 100% AIIMS Seats

• JIPMER Seats

• Central Universities

• ESIC Institutions

• Deemed Universities

Punjab counselling, conducted by BFUHS, manages the 85% State Quota seats within the state. The MCC counselling process for 2026 begins on August 5, with separate registration and seat allotment schedules.

Why This Schedule Matters

The release of the counselling schedule provides clarity to thousands of NEET-qualified candidates awaiting medical admissions in Punjab.

With fixed timelines for registration, merit list publication, choice filling and seat allotment, students can now prepare all required documents, shortlist preferred colleges and complete the counselling process without missing important deadlines.

Candidates are strongly advised to rely only on official BFUHS notifications for the latest updates, revised schedules, seat matrices and counselling instructions.