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How to Upgrade Your Seat in Punjab Medical Counselling 2025

Rajat Diwakar • 5 Mins read • 2 Jun 25

How to Upgrade Your Seat in Punjab Medical Counselling

The NEET Punjab Medical Counselling 2025 is expected to start in the first week of August 2025 or the end of July 2025, it includes typically three rounds with a mop-up round. The final seat allotment process takes place in the third or fourth week of August, with Round 2 around the second or third week of September. The mop-up round is expected in September or October 2025.

Importance of Seat Upgradation

Seat upgradation in NEET counselling is important for medical students who are looking for a better college or course. It allows those who have already been allotted a seat in a previous round and want to try for a higher preference seat in other rounds. If a higher preference seat is obtained, the previous seat is cancelled otherwise, the original seat remains secure for that candidate

Why Seat Upgradation is Important?

The following points explain in detail Why Seat Upgradation is Important

Opportunity for Better Colleges - Students who might have been allotted a seat in a less desirable college or course due to their merit or other factors can use upgradation to try for a more preferred college in other rounds.
Maximising Potential- Upgradation allows students to maximise their potential, increasing their chances of a better learning environment and future career.
Flexibility- This helps students to allow them to make informed decisions based on their preferences and the available seats in each round.
Merit-Based Admissions- By allowing for upgradation, the system ensures that students can upgrade their seats according to their merit list
Vacant Seats- Upgradation can help fill vacant seats and ensure all seats remain filled during the academic year

How to Upgrade Your Seat in Punjab Medical Counselling 2025?

To upgrade a seat in Punjab Medical Counselling 2025, candidates who have secured a seat in an earlier round must participate in other rounds (round 2, mop-up round). Candidates can upgrade their seats without losing their seats in the next round. If a higher preference seat is not offered to them, their original seat remains valid.

The following points represent a detailed explanation for upgrading your Seat in the Punjab Medical Counselling.

1. Participation in Subsequent Rounds

Candidates who have accepted a seat in an earlier round of Punjab NEET counselling can still participate in other rounds (Round 2 and the mop-up round).
They must register and submit new choices for each round.

2. Fill in the separate option for upgradation

Candidates must indicate their willingness to upgrade to a higher preference.
This usually involves a separate option within the again choice filling process.

3. Securing the New Seat

If a higher preference seat is allotted in another round, the candidate will be allotted that seat.
They will need to formally accept the new seat and join the allotted college.
The candidate must take a relieving letter and join the new seat

4. Maintaining the Original Seat

If a higher preference seat is not offered, the original seat remains valid.
The candidate will not need to take any further action to retain their original seat.

5. Final Round for Upgradation

The mop-up round is the final opportunity to upgrade.
Candidates cannot upgrade after the mop-up round.

Eligibility Criteria for Seat Upgradation

To be eligible for seat upgradation during Punjab MBBS medical counselling in 2025, candidates must first have qualified for NEET UG 2025 and meet the state-specific eligibility criteria, including domicile requirements for state quota seats. Additionally, they need to have met the academic qualifications 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as the main subjects, and the age requirements. Upgradations are typically allowed only during the initial rounds of counseling, not after the mop-up or stray vacancy rounds.

Some of the Eligibility Criteria for Seat Upgradation are mentioned below.

NEET UG 2025 Qualification- Candidates must have qualified for NEET UG 2025 with the minimum required score.
Domicile- For state quota seats in government colleges, candidates must have a domicile of Punjab
Educational Qualification- Candidates must have completed 10+2 with physics, chemistry, biology, and English as subjects.
Age Limit- 17 years of age minimum
Minimum Percentage- Candidates should have secured a minimum of 50% marks in the qualifying examination (10+2) for the general category.

What Happens if You Don’t Upgrade?

The following points explain what happens if a candidate does not upgrade the seat

Your Current Seat Stays Locked- By not upgrading, the candidate's current seat stays locked. A candidate can not switch to another college or branch later, even if they change their mind.
No More Consideration for Better Options- Skipping the upgradation means a candidate can not compete for higher-preference seats.
You Must Complete Admission Formalities- Since this is your final seat, you need to report to the allotted college, submit all required documents, and pay any fees. Failing to do so will result in cancellation.

FAQS about Seat Upgradation

Ques: Can I ask for a better seat after Round 1?
Ans: Yes, if you joined in Round 1 and want to upgrade, you can try for a better seat in other rounds.

Ques: Will I lose my old seat if I move to a new one?
Ans: Yes, once you get a new seat, your old seat is canceled automatically.

Ques: What happens if a candidate does not get a higher seat?
Ans: Nothing changes, candidate seats will remain, current seat becomes permanent. The candidate needs to report to that college, submit any remaining documents, and complete the admission process.

Ques: Do I need to go to the new college if I get an upgrade?
Ans: Yes, the Candidate must report to the new college with their documents to confirm admission.