Punjab NEET PG 2025 Seat Matrix: College-Wise MD/MS/MDS Seats, Counselling & Fees

Latest Updates:

• NEET PG 2026 Registration has started from 1 July 2026 and will continue till 11: 55 PM on 21 July 2026.
• NEET PG 2026 Exam has been scheduled to be on 30 August 2026.

The Punjab NEET PG 2026 Seat Matrix has not released yet on the official website as only NEET PG 2026 Registration has started and it is ongoing till 11: 55 PM on 21 July 2026.

Either you are targeting MD/MS/Diploma or MDS, this blog is going to give you all the information you might need about the Punjab NEET PG Seat Matrix. The overall number of available seats, and their allocation, to the process of counselling and carried by BFUHS, the category-wise reservations, and fee structure, as well as important dates, we have it all. We will also provide wise tips on how to make confident decisions throughout the entire journey. As the Punjab NEET 2026 Seat Matrix is not out, look at this blog to get a detailed understanding of Punjab NEET PG 2025 Seat Matrix.

Punjab NEET PG 2025 Seat Matrix: Quick Highlights 

Look at the table below to know the Punjab NEET PG 2025 Seat Matrix.

Read More: NEET PG Seats in India 2026

Learning about the Seat Matrix

1. What is the Punjab Seat Matrix?

Seat matrix is a formal distribution of medical postgraduate seats in government and private medical colleges in Punjab. Before counselling, BFUHS releases college-wise and category-wise seats distribution. This matrix will help you in filling the choices and planning the strategy, depending on the availability of seats in each college and in each specialization.

2. State vs Privately owned medical colleges

• The government colleges in Punjab provide more or less 641 MD/MS seats as well as 109 MDS seats under the state quota (50%). 
• The number of 348 PG seats provided by private/ deemed colleges are also available under state quota counselling for 50 restriction of state quota admission. 
• The other available positions in the government and privates are offered through All India Quota (AIQ) under MCC. 

3. Who Provides Counselling?

The counselling in Punjab NEET PG is done by BFUHS (Baba Farid University of Health Sciences) in Faridkot. All the process of application, uploading merit lists, filling of choices, and seat allotment is done through their official portal. 

4. Eligibility & Cut-off

• Possess a recognized MBBS degree and completed internship by March 31, 2025.
• Registered with NMC/MCI or relevant state council.
• Meet NEET PG cut-off percentiles: 50th percentile for General, 45th for PwD General, 40th for SC/ST/OBC.
• No upper age limit, and Punjab domicile certificate is required to claim state quota seats.

5. Counselling Process & Timeline

The counselling spans multiple rounds:

• Round 1 & Round 2: Seat allotment based on merit, followed by document verification and reporting.
• Mop-up / Round 3: To fill surrendered seats.
• Stray Vacancy Round: Final opportunity to grab leftover seats late in the cycle.

Tentative timeline based on 2025 schedule:

• Round 1 results: Early Dec 2025
• Round 2: Mid‑late Dec 2025
• Mop‑up: Late Jan 2026
• Stray Vacancy: Feb–Mar 2026

6. Fees & Security Deposits

• Application fee: ₹5,900 (General/OBC), ₹2,950 (SC/ST)
• Choice-filling security deposit: ₹25,000 (₹12,500 for SC/BC) for government seats; a higher ₹2 lakh deposit required for private/deemed seats.

7. Strategy Tips

• Always review the college-wise seat breakdown before ranking your preferences.
• For state quota, diploma vs MD/MS, fee structure, and specialty popularity matter—double-check with last year's matrix or official PDFs.
• Keep choices flexible: use fallback options if you cross-cut specialties.
• For private/deemed seats, be aware of much higher tuition fees and bond clauses.
• Track merit list cut-offs that BFUHS publishes each round—you can skip lower-preferred options to upgrade strategically.

8. College-Wise Seat Distribution (Sample)

Here’s an idea of how seats are distributed across institutions:

• Government Medical College, Amritsar: 382 MD/MS seats
• Government Medical College, Patiala: 145 seats
• Guru Gobind Singh Medical College, Faridkot: 94 seats
• Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital, Sangrur: 4 seats (super-specialty)

In private/deemed institutions (under Punjab counselling):

• SGRD Medical College, Amritsar: 115 seats
• Dayanand Medical College, Ludhiana: 98 seats
• Christian Medical College, Ludhiana: 77 seats
• Adesh Medical College, Bathinda: 58 seats

Punjab NEET PG 2025 Seat Matrix: FAQs

Ques: What is the total number of MD/MS seats available in Punjab under state quota?

Ans: Punjab state Quota has 719 MD/MS/PG Diploma seats, which are added to 109 MDS seats and make about 828 in-state state-quota seats. 

Ques: Do I need to apply under my Punjab domicile?

Ans: Yes, valid Punjab domicile certificate will be a requisite to becoming eligible to 50 percent state quota seats otherwise you would only be eligible to use All India Quota. 

Ques: How is application and deposit fee structured?

Ans: Application fee- 5,900 (General/OBC), 2,950 (SC/ST). The amount deposited in security deposit during choice-filling into government seats is 25,000 (12,500 in case of SC/BC), and 2,00,000 in case a candidate chooses a seat in a private/ deemed university. 

Ques: How many counselling rounds?

Ans: Round 1, to be followed by Round 2, a Mop‑up (Round 3), and a Stray Vacancy Round are usually used to allocate any vacant seats. 

Ques: How do I access college-wise seat-wise details and fees?

Ans: BFUHS uploads legitimate PDFs containing category- and college-wise seat matrix, fee structures, admission details, eligibility criteria for each counselling round on the official counselling portal.