FAQs About Punjab NEET Counselling 2026: Eligibility, Fees & Process

Latest Updates

• The Punjab NEET counselling 2026 state merit list will be published by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), and only registered candidates will be eligible to participate in the counselling process.
• Round 1 choice filling and locking will be conducted online after the completion of registration and publication of the merit list. Candidates must fill and lock their preferred colleges before the deadline.
• The Punjab NEET Counselling 2026 seat matrix for government, private, minority, and dental colleges will be released on the official BFUHS counselling portal before the commencement of seat allotment.
• NEET Counselling will take place in August 2026.

Punjab NEET Counselling 2026 has commenced following the declaration of the NEET UG 2026 results. The counselling process is conducted online by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in government colleges, private colleges, and minority medical and dental colleges across Punjab.

Candidates who have qualified NEET UG 2026 and meet the prescribed eligibility criteria must register online through the official BFUHS counselling portal. The admission process includes online registration, payment of the counselling fee, publication of the state merit list, choice filling and locking, seat allotment, punjab NEET counselling document verification, and reporting to the allotted college within the specified deadline.

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List of FAQs About Punjab NEET Counselling 2026

Check the list of FAQs About Punjab NEET Counselling 2026 below. These FAQs help the candidates to participate in the counselling process confidently by explaining the counselling process, eligibility, registration, documents, reservation policy, counselling rounds and seat allotment process. 

Ques: Who would be eligible to appear in 2026 for the NEET UG Counselling in Punjab? 

Ans: The candidate should:

• qualify NEET UG 2026
• Others should have passed their Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
• Should be an Indian citizen.
• Should be taken for government-reserved seats.
• Should have studied in Punjab for at least 5 years.
• Should have a duly issued Punjab domicile certificate.
• Distracted when applying for private colleges.
• Candidates from other states can apply. 

Ques: How do I register for Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026?

Ans: The following points are:

• The registration is online, on the official website of BFUHS, bfuhs.ac.in.
• Steps:
• Register by choosing a login ID.
• Fill out personal and school education details.
• Upload the required documents along with the application.
• Pay the counselling registration fee online.

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Ques: How much do the candidates have to pay for registration for the counselling?

Ans: The registration details are:

• The application fees vary by category of candidate. 
• For general candidates, the total fees amount to ₹5,000, and further 18 % GST is charged, making it ₹5,900. 
• For candidates belonging to the scheduled castes, the total fees are ₹2,500 plus 18 % GST, which amounts to ₹2,950. (NEET Counselling 2026). 
• These fee structures were referred to from the previous years and might be changed in the coming years. 

Ques: What important documents must an individual carry while seeking counselling?

Ans: The important documents an individual must carry while seeking counselling are:

• NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard.
• Class 10 and 12 marksheets, along with certificates.
• Caste and Income Certificates (if applicable).
• PWD Certificate (if any).
• Passport-size photographs (recent).
• An identity proof (Aadhaar/PAN, etc.).

Ques: What are the things to be done after people get registered?

Ans: Post-Registration Procedure:

• Verify the Documents: Go to the centre to get the documents verified.
• Enter the data for the respective colleges and courses on the internet.
• Mock allotment: Candidates get the option to make changes to their choices.
• Final Option Entry: Change your options after the mock seat allotment is announced.
• BFUHS shall carry out the final seat allotment to the students as per their rank and course preference.
• Taking admission orders from the portal on payment.

Ques: Can I appear in Counselling for the state quota as well as the All India Quota (AIQ)?

Ans: Yes, candidates can appear for both elections. Below are the counselling details.

• The State Quota Counselling by BFUHS counsels for both government and private seats, covering around 85% of government seats and 100% of private seats in Punjab.
• AIQ Counselling, which is run by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), allots about 15% of government medical seats. 
• Do note that you would have to get registered for both separately.

Ques: What options are there if you get a seat in Round 1?

Ans: When Round 1 allotment is finished, candidates can pick:

• Choice 1 means they allow acceptance of the seat and are discharged from further process.
• One option is to accept the seat and continue to the next round in the hope of getting better options.
• Choice 3 means they refuse acceptance of the seat and try in the next round.
• Another option is to refuse the offered seat and withdraw from the counselling procedure.
• Note: They should decide within the allowed time to avoid losing the seat they have gotten.

Ques: Is there a separate procedure for counselling in private medical colleges of Punjab? 

Ans: No. Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) conducts a common counselling process for admission to government as well as private medical colleges in Punjab. Candidates have to undergo one-time registration, choice filling, seat allotment and document verification process through the official BFUHS counselling portal. However, the eligibility criteria, reservation policies, tuition fees and admission rules may vary between government and private institutions. Candidates are advised to go through the information bulletin and the respective admission guidelines of the colleges they have applied for before attending the counselling. 

Ques: What happens if I miss my document verification appointment during Punjab NEET Counselling?

Ans:Document verification is mandatory in the Punjab NEET Counselling process. Failure to appear for document verification on the scheduled date, time and venue may lead to the candidate becoming ineligible for seat allotment and may lose his/her chance to participate in that counselling round. BFUHS may declare modified dates or special arrangements on specific grounds but there is no surety of such relaxations. Hence, the candidates are suggested to visit the official website regularly for updates and carry all the required original documents and photocopies to avoid any problem in the verification process. 

Ques: How can I get the latest updates and notifications regarding Punjab NEET Counselling?

Ans: All the official notifications regarding Punjab NEET Counselling such as registration schedule, merit lists, seat matrix, choice filling dates, seat allotment results, document verification notices, reporting instructions etc. are published by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) on its official website. Candidates are advised to visit the website regularly during the counselling process for important deadlines and notifications. If you don’t get an official update, you may miss the chance to attend a counselling round or complete the admission process on time.