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NEET Counselling in Punjab

Complete guide to 13 UG colleges & 203 PG seats — cutoffs, fees, and counselling details

Data last updated: March 2026

UG Counselling Authority

Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot (BFUHS)

Closed State

Official Website

https://bfuhs.ac.in/

Domicile / Eligibility

Must possess valid Punjab domicile/residence certificate. Must have studied Class 10+1 and 10+2 from a recognized school in Punjab. Alternatively: born in Punjab, permanent resident, or parents resided 2+ years before exam. Non-domicile access to management quota is limited; officially classified as a closed state.

13

Total Colleges

1999

Total Seats

1628

Lowest Fee/Year

#1589

Best Cutoff Rank

By College Type

aiims 1
government 4
private 8

By Counselling

AIQ 3
management 8
state 2

By Course

MBBS 13

Top UG Colleges in Punjab

Ranked by General category cutoff (lowest rank = most competitive)

AIIMS MBBS

AIIMS Bathinda

Bathinda, Punjab

Cutoff Rank

#1589

₹1628/yr
Government MBBS

Government Medical College, Patiala

Patiala, Punjab

Cutoff Rank

#5627

₹15000/yr
Private MBBS

Gian Sagar Medical College & Hospital, Patiala

Patiala, Punjab

Cutoff Rank

#9040

₹1920000/yr
Government MBBS

Government Medical College, Amritsar

Amritsar, Punjab

Cutoff Rank

#9120

₹174000/yr
Private MBBS

RIMT Medical College and Hospital Fatehgarh Sahib RIMT

Punjab

Cutoff Rank

#16666

₹1920000/yr
Private MBBS

Christian Medical College, Ludhiana

Ludhiana, Punjab

Cutoff Rank

#16666

₹1920000/yr
Private MBBS

Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Sri

Sri, Punjab

Cutoff Rank

#16666

₹1920000/yr
Private MBBS

Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Bhatinda

Bhatinda, Punjab

Cutoff Rank

#16666

₹1920000/yr
Private MBBS

Chintpurni Medical College, Pathankot, Gurdaspur Pathankot

Gurdaspur, Punjab

Cutoff Rank

#16666

₹1920000/yr
Private MBBS

Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences, Jalandhar

Jalandhar, Punjab

Cutoff Rank

#16666

₹1920000/yr

All UG Colleges in Punjab

13 colleges accepting NEET UG scores

College Type Course Gen Cutoff Fee/Year Seats
AIIMS Bathinda Bathinda aiims MBBS #1589 ₹1628 100
Government Medical College, Patiala Patiala government MBBS #5627 ₹15000 250
Gian Sagar Medical College & Hospital, Patiala Patiala private MBBS #9040 ₹1920000 150
Government Medical College, Amritsar Amritsar government MBBS #9120 ₹174000 250
RIMT Medical College and Hospital Fatehgarh Sahib RIMT private MBBS #16666 ₹1920000 50
Christian Medical College, Ludhiana Ludhiana private MBBS #16666 ₹1920000 100
Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Sri Sri private MBBS #16666 ₹1920000 150
Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Bhatinda Bhatinda private MBBS #16666 ₹1920000 150
Chintpurni Medical College, Pathankot, Gurdaspur Pathankot Gurdaspur private MBBS #16666 ₹1920000 150
Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences, Jalandhar Jalandhar private MBBS #16666 ₹1920000 150

NEET UG Counselling Process in Punjab

Rounds & process (5 rounds)

Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot (BFUHS) conducts 5 rounds of UG counselling:

  1. Round 1
  2. Round 2
  3. Mop-Up Round
  4. Stray Vacancy Round
  5. Special Stray Round

The general process involves: registration on the official portal, document verification, online choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted college with original documents and fee payment.

Fees & deposits

Registration Fee

Rs 5,900 (General/OBC, includes 18% GST). Rs 2,950 (SC, includes GST). NRI: US $1,000 eligibility + US $1,000 application. Non-refundable.

Security Deposit

Rs 10,000 (Govt only, General). Rs 5,000 (Govt only, SC/BC/PwD). Rs 2,00,000 (Private, all categories).

Important dates and deadlines
State counselling in Punjab typically begins 2-4 weeks after NEET UG results are declared. The entire process (including mop-up rounds) usually spans 2-3 months. Key deadlines include registration closing dates, document verification dates, choice-filling windows, and college reporting deadlines. Missing any deadline can cost you your seat. Always check the official BFUHS portal for exact dates, as they change every year.
Choice filling tips for Punjab
  • Put your dream colleges first — you won't lose anything by reaching high
  • Keep safe colleges in the middle — ones where your rank is comfortably within cutoff
  • Add backup options at the end — colleges you'd accept as a last resort
  • Fill at least 10-15 choices to maximize your chances
  • Don't skip rounds — seats vacated by other candidates open up in later rounds
  • Prioritize government colleges for fees — the cost difference over 5 years is massive

Quotas & Reservation in Punjab

2050

Total MBBS Seats

1000

Govt Seats

35%

Management Quota

15%

NRI Quota

Reservation Policy

SC — 25% BC — 10% EWS — 10% (Govt colleges only) PwD — 3% horizontal Backward/Border Area — 2% Sports — 1% Defence Wards — 1% Freedom Fighters — 1% Sikh Riot Affected — 1%

Key Highlights

  • Highest SC reservation at 25% among all Indian states
  • No ST reservation in Punjab — negligible tribal population
  • Minority institution quota — Sikh and Christian minority colleges reserve 50% for respective community
  • Single-state-quota rule applies (NMC/MCC regulation, enforced strictly by BFUHS) — candidates cannot hold seats in multiple state counsellings simultaneously
  • BFUHS disqualified candidates in 2025 for violating the single-state-quota rule
  • Registration fee includes 18% GST — unique GST-inclusive pricing
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many medical colleges are in Punjab?

Punjab has 13 medical, dental, and AYUSH colleges that accept NEET UG scores. This includes government, private, and deemed institutions.

What is the lowest NEET cutoff in Punjab?

The most competitive (lowest) cutoff rank in Punjab is #1589 for General category based on 2024 data. Use our College Predictor to check which colleges match your rank.

How does NEET counselling work in Punjab?

Punjab counselling is conducted by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot (BFUHS) in 5 rounds. Candidates with Punjab domicile are eligible for state quota seats (85%), while 15% of government seats come under All India Quota (MCC counselling).

How many NEET PG seats are in Punjab?

Punjab has 203 PG seats across 62 colleges, covering MD, MS, DNB, and Diploma specialities. Use the PG tab above to explore all available seats.

What are the most popular PG specialities in Punjab?

The most popular PG specialities in Punjab are DNBANAESTHESIOLOGY (17 seats), DCH(NBEMS) (14 seats), DA(NBEMS) (13 seats), DNBGENERAL MEDICINE (11 seats), DNBGENERAL SURGERY (10 seats). Switch to the PG tab to see the full breakdown.

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