Punjab MBBS Vacant Seats 2025: Stray Vacancy Round Explained

The Land of Five Rivers, Punjab is a land of vibrant culture and fierce pride and rich heritage. From golden mustard fields to the rhythmic beats of Bhangra, it is a state that celebrates life with a zeal and energy. But if you think that Punjab is all about Dhol, Sarso da saag and the spirit of langar, then let us correct you. It is also the home of some of the country’s most determined and hard working students especially in the medical arena.

So if you have cracked NEET 2025 with a dream of becoming a doctor, your aspiring journey through Punjab’s medical legacy is in bloom.  Conducted by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), this process will decide who will get in where, whether you will be walking in the halls of GMC Patiala, GGS Faridkot or a private college in Mohali, it all comes down to this counselling process of Punjab NEET 2025. So let us break it all down, get you ready for what is coming next in Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 because this process matters just as much as the exam itself.

Punjab NEET Counselling 2025: Quick Overview

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Punjab NEET Counselling 2025: List of MBBS Colleges in Punjab 

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Punjab NEET Counselling 2025: List of BDS Colleges in Punjab 

Punjab NEET 2025 counselling dates

Candidates should note that the dates for Punjab NEET 2025 counselling is yet not announced by the authorities. Once the NEET results will drop, the dates will be out for the counselling. Generally there are 3 Counselling Rounds, and if seats remain vacant, a Stray Vacancy round will be conducted.

The schedule will be

• Round 1
• Round 2
• Mop Up Round
• Stray Vacancy Round

Punjab NEET 2025 counselling: Tentative dates

Punjab NEET counselling criteria 2025

Punjab NEET counselling 2025: Domicile Eligibility Criteria

Document Requirement

For State Quota eligibility Domicile/Residence Certificate issued by Punjab authority is a must.

Punjab NEET counselling 2025: Counselling Process

Round 1

Step 1-

• Head over to the official website.
• Click on the link for Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2025

Step 2-

• Register using your NEET Roll Number and Application Number.

Step 3-

• Pay the registration fee online (non-refundable)
• ₹5,900 for General category
• ₹2,950 for SC category

Step 4-

• Upload your documents. Keep them scanned and ready in the prescribed format. No blurry images will do.

Step 5-

Time to choose your colleges-

• Fill in your preferred choices
• Lock them before the deadline because you can not make changes after that.

Step 6-

• Soon BFUHS will release a Provisional Merit List of all registered candidates.

Round 2

• Once the first round is done and dusted, now you can seal the deal or go for an upgrade.
• BFUHS will release Seat Allotment list based on the NEET 2025 Rank, category and choice filled.
• If you have got a seat, download your Provisional Allotment Letter from the portal.
• Now you need to report to your allotted college within the given deadline.
• Now comes the document verification. Students must bring their original documents and get them verified.
• Finally the payment of tuition fees. It is done online. Once you credit the amount, the seat is officially confirmed.

In case of Upgradation

• You must participate again, which means you need to submit a fresh list of preferred colleges.
• Your previous allotted seat will stay safe until you are awarded a new one. If you get an upgrade, the seat will be automatically canceled.

Mop-Up Round

• If you still get no seat or you are just aiming higher for a better one, then Mop up is your last chance.
• It is conducted only for seats left vacant after Round 2 which includes seats not confirmed, not reported for, or newly added.
• Fresh registration may be allowed. If you missed the earlier rounds, you might still get a chance here. BFUHS confirm this officially.
• You need to re-enter your college choices. Everyone has to submit choices again, even if you participated before in earlier rounds.
• Allotment is the Final Call now which means if you get a seat in Mop-Up then you must take it. No second chances will be given if you skip admission. You’ll be debarred from subsequent rounds. 
• NRI & Management Quota Seats
• These are also filled during the Mop-Up Round so if you’re applying under categories, this is your final window.
• There are no upgrades or reshuffling after Mop-Up. You can either take the seat or lose your shot.

Stray Vacancy Round

• This will be only for Private Colleges and Government ones are not part of this round.
• No fresh registrations allowed, only candidates who already registered with BFUHS earlier can participate.
• Colleges prepare their own merit list based on NEET 2025 scores. So it is more like institution-level counselling.
• Direct reporting is required in this. You will have to physically visit the college if shortlisted.  It's totally face-to-face without any online process here.

Documents Required for Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2025

• NEET UG 2025 Admit Card & Scorecard
• Class 10th & 12th Mark Sheets and Certificates
• Domicile Certificate of Punjab
• Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)
• EWS Certificate (if applicable)
• PwD Certificate (if applicable)
• Income Certificate (for reserved category candidates)
• Character Certificate
• Migration Certificate (if applicable)
• NRI Candidates: NRI sponsorship certificate, passport copy, and affidavit from the sponsor

Read More: Punjab NEET Counselling Document List

Punjab NEET Counselling 2025: Stray Vacancy Round

Points to be Noted:

Only Private Colleges are included

Government colleges do not participate in this round.

No fresh registrations

Only candidates already registered can participate in counselling rounds.

Own merit list

Colleges will prepare their merit lists on the basis of NEET 2025 marks.

Institution-level

This is an institution-level counselling process.

Direct Reporting

Direct physical reporting is required for shortlisted candidates.

Offline Process

The whole process is offline and face-to-face. No online procedures will take place.

Keep an Eye on BFUHS

Candidates must follow previous information provided by BFUHS and notifications for upcoming events.

Conclusion

Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 is kind of a big deal for students who are aiming for MBBS BDS seats. Run by BFUHS, this process is fair and merit based, you can not forget the quotas too, reserved categories, NRIs, management, minority. You have to know the basics, the eligibility, the colleges and their seat matrix, fee details etc. No guesswork can work now. Undoubtedly the whole process is super competitive and missing a update can make it all a mess. BFUHS do not offer much slack therefore you need to be quick and sharp so that you can get your seat in Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2025.

FAQs

1. How will the Punjab MBBS counselling 2025 be conducted?
   Conducted by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), this very process will decide who will get the seat and in which college and the process is conducted online.
2. How to apply for Punjab NEET counselling?
   If you have qualified NEET and are a resident of Punjab, you can go for Punjab NEET Counselling. Students need to visit the official website to register for Punjab NEET Counselling 2025.
3. How many rounds of Punjab NEET 2025 counselling will be held?
   There will be two main rounds and if there remain vacant seats a Mop- Up round will be conducted. If seats still remain vacant, Stray Vacancy Round will take place but it will be held on the institution level. 
4. Who is the conducting body of  Punjab MBBS counselling 2025?
   Conducted by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), this very process will decide who will get the seat and in which college. 
5. What are the required documents for  Punjab MBBS counselling 2025?
   Candidates need following documents:

• NEET UG 2025 scorecard
• Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
• Admit card of NEET UG 2025
• Domicile certificate of Punjab
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Passport-size photographs
• Seat allotment letter

6. What is the Safe Score for Government Medical Colleges in Punjab 2025?

7. Who releases the merit list in the stray vacancy round of Punjab NEET Counselling?
   Participating colleges maintain their own list of shortlisted candidates in the stray vacancy round.
8. Do government colleges also participate in the Stray Vacancy Round of Punjab 2025?
   No, only private medical colleges conduct this round.
9. Can I upgrade my seat after the stray vacancy round?
   No, you can not upgrade your seat in the stray vacancy round. Upgradation is not an option after mop up round, the previous round of stray vacancy round.
10.  What are some top private colleges for MBBS in Punjab?
    Christian Medical College (CMC), Dayanand Medical College & Hospital (DMC), Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (SGRD) are some of the top medical colleges of Punjab.