Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 Starts: Counselling Dates, Choice Filling, Allotment, Reporting, Cut Off
Content Curator | Updated On - May 6, 2026
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) conducts Punjab NEET UG Counselling through the official website – bfuhs.ggsmch.org. The counselling process includes multiple steps such as registration, choice filling, document verification, reporting, and completion of the admission process. Candidates who qualify NEET and meet the Punjab NEET eligibility criteria can participate in the counselling process.
Punjab NEET 2025 counselling round 3 has been extended. Fresh registration is open from October 3 to 10, 2025. The merit list is scheduled to be out on October 10, 2025.
- Punjab NEET counselling 2025 round 3 seat allotment result will be released on October 17, 2025. Candidates must report to the allotted college by October 27, 2025.
- Round 1 and 2 allotment results were out on August 15 and September 27, 2025, respectively.
Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 Official Website
Punjab NEET UG counselling is conducted for the 85% state quota seats and 100% private Punjab. The counselling is held in three rounds, followed by a mop-up round if seats remain vacant. Seat allotment is done based on candidates’ choices, NEET 2025 rank, reservation, and seat availability. Here is the approximate seat matrix:
- MBBS – 1425
- BDS – 1260
Candidates with domicile in Punjab are also eligible to apply for the state quota seats of Punjab under the Punjab NEET Counselling 2025.
Key Summary:
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- Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 Highlights
- Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 Dates
- Punjab NEET Counselling Eligibility Criteria 2025
- Punjab NEET Counselling Process 2025
- Punjab NEET Counselling Cutoff 2025
- Punjab NEET Counselling Seat Matrix 2025
- Punjab NEET Counselling Seat Matrix for Top B.D.S. Colleges
- Punjab NEET Counselling Reservation 2025
- Punjab NEET Counselling FAQs
Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
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| Full form of Punjab NEET Counselling | Punjab National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test Counselling |
| Organizing Body | Department of Medical Education and Research of the Baba Farid University, Government of Punjab |
| Level | State level |
| Category | Professional |
| Courses Offered | M.B.B.B.S./ B.D.S. |
| Related Entrance Exam | NEET |
Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3 Dates
| Dates | Activity |
|---|---|
| 03.10.2025 | Display of vacant seat matrix on the student login ID |
| 03.10.2025 to 05.10.2025 (up to 02:00 PM) | Fresh online registration/application and payment of application & security deposit (₹5900 for General, ₹2950 for SC) via university portal. Note: Candidates who resigned/not joined in Round 2 must register afresh with security deposit. |
| 03.10.2025 to 10.10.2025 upto 3.00PM | Last date for submitting willingness along with security deposit for 3rd round counselling (₹10,000 Govt. colleges, ₹2,00,000 Private colleges, ₹2,00,000 Govt.+Private; half for SC/BC/PwD in Govt.) |
| 03.10.2025 to 06.10.2025 (up to 05:00 PM) | Last date for submitting admission application form for NRI quota (forms available separately on University website) |
| 06.10.2025 (up to 03:00 PM) | Minority quota verification for Sikh/Christian candidates at respective institutions (only for fresh/unverified candidates) |
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10.10.2025 | Display of Provisional Merit List |
| 08.10.2025 to 13.10.2025 | Filling/submission of online choices/preferences of course/college/quota/category via online portal |
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Upto 12.10.2025 | Surrender/Resignation by Round 1 & 2 joined candidates (submit to Principal of concerned college; email/post not accepted) |
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14.10.2025 to 16.10.2025 | Processing of seat allotment |
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17.10.2025 | Display of provisional allotment/result |
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18.10.2025 (upto 03.00 PM | Last date for submission of objections to provisional allotment (in person, with documents, at BFUHS Admission Branch, Faridkot) |
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24.10.2025 | Display of revised provisional allotment/result (after MCC data on joined candidates is published on 19.10.2025) |
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25.10.2025 to 27.10.2025 | Provisionally selected candidates to pay balance fee (6-months fee after deducting security) via university payment gateway and report to allotted college for joining |
Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 Round 1 and 2 Dates
| Particulars | Dates |
|---|---|
| Choice filling for 1st Round of Online Counselling | 29.07.2025 to 01.08.2025 |
| Processing of Seat Allotment | 02.08.2025 to 03.08.2025 |
| Display of Result | 06.08.2025 |
| Submission of objections in Provisional Allotment List (by personal visit only) | 07.08.2025 to 08.08.2025 (upto 03:00 PM) |
| Display of revised allotment (if changes made after objections) | 12.08.2025 / 15.08.2025 |
| Physical reporting and fee deposition by provisionally allotted candidates via University Payment Gateway | 13.08.2025 to 24.08.2025 / 16.08.2025 to 24.08.2025 (upto 04:00 PM) |
| Revised dates for submitting willingness along with security deposit for 2nd round of counselling by all already registered candidates. • Govt. Colleges – ₹10,000 (₹5,000 for SC/BC/PwD) • Private Colleges – ₹2,00,000 • Both Govt. & Private Colleges – ₹2,00,000 | 02.09.2025 to 04.09.2025 (upto 05:00 PM) |
| Revised date for submitting admission application form for NRI quota physically in the University (Eligibility & admission form separately available on website) | 04.09.2025 (upto 05:00 PM) |
| Display of Provisional Merit List of candidates who will submit willingness for 2nd round of counselling |
16.09.2025 |
| Last date/time for submission of objections to provisional merit list (only by personal visit with documents at BFUHS, Faridkot) |
17.09.2025 (upto 02.00 PM) |
| Display of revised Merit List (if changes after objections) |
18.09.2025 |
| Date of Surrender/Resignation of Round-1 joined seat with free exit | 18.09.2025 (Upto 05.00 PM) |
| Dates for filling/submitting online choices/preferences of course/college/quota/category |
18.09.2025 to 19.09.2025 (upto 05.00 PM |
| Processing of Seat Allotment |
20.09.2025 to 23.09.2025 |
| Display of Provisional Allotment / Result |
25.09.2025 |
| Last date/time for submission of objections to provisional allotment (only by personal visit with documents at BFUHS, Faridkot; emails not accepted) |
26.09.2025 (Upto 02.00 PM) |
| Display of revised Allotment (if changes after objections) |
26.09.2025 |
| Provisionally selected candidates to pay balance fee (6 months fee after deducting security deposit) through University payment gateway & report to allotted college for joining |
27.09.2025 to 30.09.2025 |
Punjab NEET Counselling Eligibility Criteria 2025
Punjab NEET Counselling eligibility criteria 2025 requires the students to have the following in order to be eligible to apply to the Punjab NEET Counselling.
- Candidates applying for Punjab NEET Counselling must have qualified the NEET 2025 exam.
- Candidates participating in Punjab NEET Counselling must have a Punjab domicile.
- Students must register with the Department of Medical Education and Research of Baba Farid University, Government of Punjab for the Punjab NEET Counselling.
Punjab NEET Counselling Documents Required
While registering and appearing for Punjab NEET Counselling, the candidates must have the following documents to avoid any kind of discrepancies.
| Printout of the submitted registration form | Printout of the Provisional Seat Allotment letter | Printout of the NEET scorecard; original and a self–attested copy |
| Photo ID proof issued by the Government of India | Printout of the Birth certificate or Class X Board Certificate; original and a self–attested copy | Printout of Class XI and Class XII Certificate and Marksheet; original and a self – attested copy |
| Printout of the original degree of graduation along with the mark sheets for every semester. | Caste certificate if applicable | A certificate certifying the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) if applicable |
| Printout of the seat acceptance fee transaction receipt | Two passport–size photographs of the candidate | Character certificate along with the original transfer certificate |
| Certificate of Residence of Punjab | Sworn Declaration by the parents and children | - |
Punjab NEET Counselling Process 2025
Starting with registration on the Department of Medical Education and Research of Baba Farid University, Government of Punjab website to the final allotments, the Punjab NEET Counselling process 2025 includes multiple steps. The detailed process is explained below.
Step 1 – Registration Process
- Register on Baba Farid University’s online portal using a mobile number and email ID.
- With successful registration, candidates shall receive the login details via SMS.
Step 2 – Application Process
- Use the details received through SMS to fill out the application form by entering the correct personal, educational, and other required details.
- Upload the photograph and signature of the candidate. The size and dimensions of the photograph should not exceed 30 kb and 35 x 45 mm respectively.
- Complete the process by paying the application fee. No admission forms are accepted without the payment of the fee.
Step 3 – Document Verification
- This stage accounts for the document verification of the micro–reserved category of students. Other kinds of verifications shall take place at the later stages.
Step 4 – Release of the Provisional Merit List
- The merit lists are then released by Baba Farid University, including the names, and ranks of the candidates.
- The students, after checking their names, shall be able to access the online portal for Counselling dates.
Step 4 – Choice Filling for Counselling
- On the basis of rank, the options for medical colleges shall be provided to the candidates.
- Candidates must select the institutions in the order of their preference by logging in on the portal of Baba Farid University.
- At least two subsequent choice-filling options shall be available to the students.
- Even after appearing in the first round of Counselling for the first choice of the college, the students have the option to vacate the seat for shifting to some other college in the second round of Counselling.
- However, once the seats are allotted in the second round of Counselling, the candidates might not be able to shift their seats as per the order of the Hon’ble Supreme Court.
- In case of abandoning the admission process and not selecting the seats in the second round of Counselling, the security deposit shall be forfeited.
Step 5 – Seat Allotments
- Candidates can then check the provisional allotments in the seat allotment list released on the website of Baba Farid University.
- These provisional allotments are subject to the document verifications of the candidates that shall take place at the university campus itself.
Step 6 – Final Document Verification
- Selected candidates must then visit the allotted colleges and get their documents verified to complete the admission process.
Punjab NEET Counselling Fee 2025
| Fee for General Category Candidates | Fee for Reserved Category Candidates |
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| Rs. 5000 /- + GST (Rs. 900 /-) = Rs. 5900 /- | Rs. 2500 /- + GST (Rs. 450 /-) = Rs. 2950 /- |
Punjab NEET Counselling Cutoff 2025
NEET cut-offs are released in the form of minimum marks that the students require to apply for M. B. B. S. and the B. D. S. courses at Punjab. Students can follow the table below to know about the previous NEET cut–offs.
| Category | Qualifying Percentile | Qualifying Marks |
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| UR/EWS | 50th | 686–144 |
| OBC | 40th | 143–113 |
| SC | 40th | 143–113 |
| ST | 40th | 143–113 |
| UR/EWS-PwBD | 45th | 143–127 |
| OBC-PwBD | 40th | 126–113 |
| SC-PwBD | 40th | 126–113 |
| ST-PwBD | 40th | 126–113 |
| Years | NEET Cut–Off Marks (General Category) | NEET Cut–Off Marks (Reserved Category) |
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| 2022 | 715 - 117 | 116 - 93 |
| 2021 | 720 - 138 | 137 - 108 |
| 2020 | 720 - 147 | 146 - 113 |
Punjab NEET M.B.B.S. Cut Offs
| Name of the Colleges | Closing Rank for General Category | Closing Rank for OBC Category | Closing Rank for SC Category |
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| Government Medical College, Amritsar | 13969 | 25831 | 109071 |
| Government Medical College, Patiala | 10363 | 22448 | 105722 |
| Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital, Faridkot | 15351 | 34193 | 118468 |
Punjab NEET B.D.S. Cut offs
| Name of the Colleges | Closing Rank for General Category | Closing Rank for OBC Category | Closing Rank for SC Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Dental College & Hospital, Patiala | 35282 | 39753 | 181250 |
| Punjab Government Dental College & Hospital, Amritsar | 41730 | 51520 | 185095 |
Punjab NEET Counselling Seat Matrix 2025
The number of seats at participating medical colleges in Punjab may change every year, thus, to understand this fluctuation, the seat matrix is released by the authorities every year detailing the total number of seats available at different institutes for various courses. However, to get an idea of the seat matrix for the year 2025, refer to the previous year’s Punjab NEET Counselling seat matrix.
Punjab NEET Counselling Seat Matrix for Top M.B.B.S. Colleges
| Name of the colleges | Total Number of Seats |
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| Guru Gobind Singh Medical College, Sadiq Road, Faridkot | 125 |
| Government Medical College, Majitha Road, Amritsar | 250 |
| Government Medical College, Sangrur Road, Patiala | 225 |
| Dayanand Medical College, Civil Lines, Ludhiana | 100 |
| Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Amritsar | 150 |
| Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences, Garha Road, Jalandhar | 150 |
| Christian Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana | 75 |
| Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Bhatinda | 150 |
| All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhatinda | 50 |
| Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital, Patiala | 150 |
Punjab NEET Counselling Seat Matrix for Top B.D.S. Colleges
| Name of the colleges | Total Number of Seats |
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| Government Dental College, Amritsar | 50 |
| Government Dental College, Sangrur Road, Patiala | 40 |
| Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, G. T. Road, Amritsar | 60 |
| Baba Jaswant Singh Dental College Hospital & Research Institute, Ludhiana | 100 |
| Guru Nanak Dev Dental College & Research Institute, Patiala Bathinda Road | 100 |
| National Dental College, Tehsil Dera Bassi, Patiala | 100 |
| Luxmi Bai Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Sirhind Road, Patiala | 100 |
| Genesis Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Ferozepur | 100 |
| Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha Dental College, VPO Sarabha, Ludhiana | 50 |
| Rayat - Bahra Dental College, VPO Sahauran, Mohali | 100 |
| Sri Sukhmani Dental College & Hospital, Derabassi, Mohali | 100 |
| Christian Dental College, Ludhiana | 40 |
| Adesh Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Bathinda | 100 |
| Dasmesh Institute of Research & Dental Sciences, Faridkot | 100 |
| Desh Bhagat Dental College & Hospital, Mandi Gobindgarh | 100 |
Punjab NEET Counselling Reservation 2025
Out of the available 85% of seats in the Punjab NEET Counselling 2025, the state government provides reservations for certain categories of students. More details are given below.
| Category of the Students | Percentage of Reservation |
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| Scheduled Caste | 25% |
| Backward Classes | 5% |
| Backward Area/ Border Area (1% Each) | 2% |
| Physically Handicapped | 3% |
| Sports Person | 1% |
| Children/ Grandchildren of Terrorist Affected Persons | 1% |
| Children/ Grandchildren of Sikh Riot-Affected Persons | 1% |
| Wards of Defense Personnel | 1% |
| Wards of Punjab Police Personnel, Armed Police, Home Guards, Para-Military Forces | 1% |
| Children/ Grandchildren of Freedom Fighters of Punjab | 1% |
Punjab NEET Counselling FAQs
Ques. How much reservation is given to the reserved categories in the Punjab NEET Counselling?
Ans. In the Punjab NEET Counselling, 15% of seats are reserved for the centralized Counselling or the All - India Quota. Out of the remaining 85% of state quota seats, 25% seats are reserved for the Scheduled Caste candidates, 5% for the backward classes, 3% for the physically handicapped, and 1% for the sports person, children/grandchildren of terrorist affected persons, children/grandchildren of Sikh Riot affected persons, wards of defense personnel and the children/grandchildren of freedom fighters of Punjab.
Ques. Does Punjab NEET Counselling also offer admission opportunities for distance education?
Ans. No, short-term or distance courses are not available through the Punjab NEET Counselling. Students appearing for the Punjab NEET Counselling must be prepared to attend the regular courses.
Ques. How many colleges come within the ambit of the Punjab NEET Counselling?
Ans. Most medical colleges that fall in the territory of Punjab are covered through the Punjab NEET Counselling conducted by Baba Farid University.
Ques. Who are eligible to participate in the stray vacancy round of the Punjab NEET Counselling?
Ans. The candidates who have not been allotted any seat in any of the medical colleges of Punjab are eligible to participate in the stray vacancy round of the Punjab NEET Counselling. In fact, the candidates who have failed to accept the already allotted seats in the preceding rounds of the Punjab NEET Counselling are barred from participating in the stray vacancy round of the Punjab NEET Counselling.
Ques. What is the registration fee for the Punjab NEET Counselling?
Ans. The registration fee for Punjab NEET Counselling differs category–wise. For the general category student, it is Rs. 5000 /- and for the OBC and the SC/ ST candidates, it is reduced to Rs. 2500 /-.
Ques. Is it necessary to have the domicile of Punjab for participating in the Punjab NEET Counselling?
Ans. Yes, in order to be eligible to participate in the Punjab NEET Counselling, candidates must present the domicile certificate of Punjab to the authorities.
Ques. Do we need to fill out multiple admission forms for each institute we wish to apply for under the Punjab NEET Counselling?
Ans. No, by filling in just one registration form for the Punjab NEET Counselling, the options for all the participating institutes shall be made open for the candidates.
Ques. Which authority is responsible for conducting the admission process of the M. B. B. S. and the B. D. S. courses under the Punjab NEET exam?
Ans. The Department of Medical Education and Research of the Baba Farid University, Government of Punjab is responsible for conducting the admission process of the M. B. B. S. and the B. D. S. courses under Punjab NEET exam, through the Punjab NEET Counselling.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
