NEET UG 2026
Punjab NEET UG 2026
State Counselling Guide
14 MBBS colleges · 5 govt + 8 private + 1 AIIMS · Govt/Mgmt/Minority/Open Quota system
899 govt seats
1,150 private seats
100 AIIMS seats
25 category codes
Punjab has 14 MBBS colleges (5 government, 8 private). Domicile candidates get 85% of government seats + 100% of private seats. Non-domicile access: AIQ seats only (15% of govt via MCC). Government fee: ₹0.2L–₹1.9L/yr. Private fee: ₹6.6L–₹11.5L/yr. Bond: Rs 20,00,000 (2025-26 session), 2 years (state quota), 1 year (AIQ). Source: BFUHS 2025 counselling data, verified by Formity.
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DOMICILE
NON-DOMICILE
MOCK COUNSELLING IN PUNJAB
A student picked their 3rd preference thinking they’d upgrade in Round 2. Round 2 came — their 1st preference had already filled. The preference order you submit is the order you live with.
RANK 5,627
GMC Patiala
Govt · Open to all
₹1.9L/yr
Govt college through Punjab counselling.
RANK 53,811
DMC Ludhiana
Private · Open to all
₹4.3L/yr
Private. Open to non-domicile.
RANK 56,923
CMC Ludhiana
NRI P1 · Open to all
₹6.6L/yr
CMC Ludhiana NRI seat. Open to any NEET eligible with P1 sponsorship.
Which of these colleges applies to your rank?
BFUHS
BFUHS (Baba Farid University) runs Punjab counselling — one of the better-organised state systems in northern India
BFUHS publishes detailed allotment data and has a relatively systematic counselling process. Punjab's transparency in publishing round-wise results makes it easier to analyse closing rank trends compared to states with poor data disclosure.
CMC
Christian Medical College Ludhiana is a Christian minority institution — separate quota structure for minority candidates
CMC Ludhiana has Christian community preference seats, similar to CMC Vellore's structure. Non-Christian candidates compete in the open pool, but the minority seats reduce available open-quota capacity. Check CMC Ludhiana's specific minority seat ratio before strategising.
GMC
GMC Patiala and GMC Amritsar are the flagship govt colleges — but Chandigarh's GMCH-32 is in UT territory and follows different rules
Punjab candidates often mix up GMC Patiala/Amritsar (BFUHS-governed) with GMCH-32 Chandigarh (UT quota). They are separate systems. Apply to both, but understand they have different merit lists, different domicile requirements, and different fee structures.
Non-dom
Non-domicile candidates have no access to Punjab state quota (85%). AIQ at govt colleges is the only route for outsiders.
Punjab's 85% state quota is strictly domicile-controlled. There is no "open to all India" equivalent like Karnataka's OPN. Private Punjab colleges also route through BFUHS state counselling. Non-domicile candidates must target Punjab through MCC AIQ or choose a different state.
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Why Punjab is Different
Section 1
Why Punjab is Different
Multi-Quota System
Punjab uses Govt Quota, Management Quota, Open Quota, Minority Quota, Christian Minority. Each quota has separate categories (Open, SC, BC, Border Area, Defence, J&K, Riots Affected). Very different from other states.
Unique Punjab Categories
Border Area, Riots Affected, J&K Migrant, Defence — Punjab has categories reflecting its border state status and history. Each creates separate allotment pools.
Strong Private Sector
With 8 private colleges vs 5 government, Punjab is private-heavy. Private colleges have both Govt Quota and Management Quota seats — all filled through BFUHS centralized counselling.
BFUHS (Baba Farid University of Health Sciences) conducts counselling
BFUHS, Faridkot manages Punjab MBBS/BDS counselling via www.bfuhs.ac.in. AIIMS Bathinda goes through AIIMS counselling (separate). Application fee: ₹5,900 (₹5,000 + 18% GST). SC candidates: ₹2,950. One-time HSLIBNET fee: ₹8,250 for e-resource access.
Formity's analysis · DMER Punjab 2025 · formity.ai
Category Codes Decoded
Section 2
Category Codes Decoded
Punjab uses Quota_Category format. Each quota is a separate pool.
Code 11
General (Open)
General merit. Punjab domicile. Tightest closing ranks.
Code 12
Scheduled Caste
SC reservation. Punjab has ~32% SC population — one of the highest in India. Certificate from Tehsildar or higher.
Code 13
Backward Classes (BC)
BC reservation. Non-Creamy Layer self-declaration required (Punjabi proforma in brochure).
Code 14
Backward Area
Residents of notified backward areas for 10+ years (or 5+ years if employed). Certificate from DC/SDM/Tehsildar.
Code 15
Border Area
Residents within 10 miles of international border + 5 yrs study there. Certificate from DC/SDM + headmaster. Unique to Punjab.
Code 16
Persons with Disability (PwD)
5% horizontal reservation. Certificate from designated RPWD Act 2016 centres only.
Code 17
Sports
Sports gradation certificate from Director Sports, Punjab. Physical form submission required.
Code 18-19
Terrorist Affected
Children/grandchildren of persons killed in terrorist actions in Punjab (18) or terrorist affected/displaced (19).
Code 20-21
Sikh Riot Affected
Children/grandchildren of persons killed in Sikh Riots outside Punjab (20) or riot affected/displaced (21). Unique to Punjab history.
Code 22-30
Defence (9 Priorities)
Priority I (killed in action) to IX (wives of serving). Punjab origin only — wards/children of non-Punjab defence not eligible.
Code 31-33
Punjab Police/PAP/Home Guard
Killed in action (31), 50% disabled (32), or gallantry medal winners (33).
Code 34
Freedom Fighters
Children/grandchildren of freedom fighters.
Code 35
J&K Migrants
Migrants from Jammu & Kashmir due to terrorist violence. No Punjab category certificate needed (exception).
Code 36
EWS
Economically Weaker Section. Certificate from Punjab Govt. competent authority only.
All 14 category codes from BFUHS Prospectus 2025, Part A, page 16-17. Category certificates must be from Punjab state authorities only (except J&K migrants).
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Seat Structure
Section 3
Seat Structure
GQ
Govt Quota
State-regulated seats at both govt and private colleges. Merit-based via BFUHS.
Eligibility: Punjab domicile + NEET.
MQ
Management Quota
Management quota seats at private colleges, filled through BFUHS counselling. Higher fees. Separate closing ranks.
Eligibility: NEET qualified. Fee varies.
MIN
Minority Quota
Christian Minority: verified at CMC Ludhiana. Sikh Minority: verified at SGRD Amritsar. Must report with originals to respective institute before choice filling.
Eligibility: In-person verification mandatory at CMC Ludhiana (Christian) or SGRD Amritsar (Sikh) with all original documents.
OQ
Open Quota
Open quota seats at some private colleges. Available alongside Govt Quota.
Eligibility: NEET qualified.
Formity's analysis · DMER Punjab 2025 · formity.ai
Fee Structure
Section 4
Fee Structure
Six-month fee deposited at counselling via online portal. Per BFUHS 2025 brochure (Pb. Govt. Notification 09.08.2024 + Corrigendum 13.06.2025).
| College | Govt/Open Quota (6 mo) | Mgmt/Minority (6 mo) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMC Amritsar, Patiala, Faridkot, BRIMS Mohali | ₹96,000 | NA | Govt colleges. No management quota. + ₹8,250 HSLIBNET |
| Dayanand MC Ludhiana | ₹2,23,500 | ₹5,74,500 | + ₹8,250 HSLIBNET. MQ = 2.6x GQ |
| Gian Sagar MC, Patiala | ₹2,23,500 | ₹5,74,500 | + ₹8,250 HSLIBNET |
| Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences, Jalandhar | ₹2,23,500 | ₹5,74,500 | + ₹8,250 HSLIBNET |
| RIMT MC, Mandi Gobindgarh | ₹2,23,500 | ₹5,74,500 | No HSLIBNET |
| Adesh Institute, Bathinda | ₹5,74,500 | ₹5,74,500 | Same fee for all quotas (court orders CWP 18210/2025) |
| Sri Guru Ram Das IMSR, Amritsar | ₹5,74,500 | ₹5,74,500 | Sikh minority institution. Same fee both quotas |
| Christian Medical College, Ludhiana | ₹3,30,000 | ₹3,30,000 | Same fee GQ and minority. + ₹8,250 HSLIBNET. Christian minority institution |
Fee is for 6 months (1 semester)
Punjab collects 6-month fee at counselling, not annual. Multiply by 2 for yearly cost. Govt: ~₹1.92L/yr. Private GQ: ~₹4.47L/yr. Private Mgmt: ~₹11.49L/yr. Over 4.5 years: Govt = ₹8.64L, Private GQ = ₹20.1L, Private Mgmt = ₹51.7L.
NRI Quota Fees
NRI fee: $24,444/yr (USD) — uniform across all Punjab govt and private colleges per Punjab Gazette. NRI eligibility certificate: US $1,000. Application fee: US $1,000. Form fees: ₹2,000 + ₹1,000. All non-refundable. Must qualify NEET. Available at 4 govt + 8 private colleges.
SC Scholarship
SC candidates with family income < ₹2.5L/yr eligible for Post Matric Scholarship from Punjab Welfare Dept. Must submit Freeship Card with application. Details: punjabmedicaleducation.org
Fee data from BFUHS Prospectus 2025, page 41. Fee is deposited through online payment gateway on university website at time of provisional allotment.
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Non-Domicile Access
Section 5
Non-Domicile Access
Govt Quota = Punjab domicile only
Government quota requires Punjab Permanent Resident certificate (from Tehsildar/SDM, per brochure Clause 11(d)). Non-domicile options: MCC AIQ (15%), AIIMS Bathinda (AIIMS counselling), J&K migrant quota (Code 35 — specific eligibility). Non-Punjab defence children not eligible under Punjab Defence category — they claim from their state of origin. Candidates ineligible for State Quota MBBS may be considered for BDS only after exhausting Punjab state candidates.
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Closing Rank Ranges
Section 6
Closing Rank Ranges
Govt Quota Open closing ranks from BFUHS R3 data. Sorted by competitiveness.
Government Colleges
| Government College | Govt Quota Open Closing | Allotted | Fee/yr | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Medical College, Patiala | 17,605 | 16 | 1.9L | 250 |
| ESIC Medical College, Ludhiana | 31,210 | 2 | 0.2L | 50 |
| Dr B R Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, SAS Nagar, Mohali | 35,470 | 22 | 1.9L | 99 |
| Government Medical College, Amritsar | 37,245 | 29 | 1.9L | 250 |
| Guru Govind Singh Medical College, Faridkot | 47,531 | 84 | 1.9L | 250 |
Private Colleges
| Private College | Govt Quota Closing | Mgmt/Open Closing | Fee/yr | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana | 38,838 | 60,374 | 11L | 150 |
| Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences, Jalandhar | 56,055 | 79,931 | 11L | 150 |
| Christian Medical College, Ludhiana | 56,923 | 105,690 | 6.6L | 100 |
| Gian Sagar Medical College & Hospital, Patiala | 64,829 | 103,021 | 11L | 150 |
| RIMT Medical College and Hospital Fatehgarh Sahib RIMT | 68,818 | 129,455 | 11L | 150 |
| Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Sri | 135,123 | 245,829 | 10L | 150 |
| Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Bhatinda | 159,713 | 220,159 | 11L | 150 |
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Category Comparison
Section 7
Category Comparison
| Category | Closing Rank (AIR) | Allotted |
|---|---|---|
| Govt Quota_EWS | 33,930 | 3 |
| Govt Quota_Open | 17,605 | 16 |
| Govt Quota_Riots Affected | 124,246 | 1 |
| Govt Quota_Scheduled Caste | 208,024 | 2 |
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Registration, Deposits & Forfeiture
Section 8
Registration, Deposits & Forfeiture
From BFUHS Round 2 & Round 3 schedules + Seat Surrender Notice dated 01.09.2025. MCI Gazette Notification 18/05/2018 is the legal basis.
Application Fee (non-refundable)
| Category | Fee (incl. 18% GST) |
|---|---|
| General / Others | ₹5,900 (₹5,000 + GST) |
| SC candidates | ₹2,950 (₹2,500 + GST) |
Security Deposit (per round, refundable only if no seat allotted)
| Willingness Submitted For | General | SC / BC / PwD |
|---|---|---|
| Government colleges only | ₹10,000 | ₹5,000 |
| Private colleges only | ₹2,00,000 | ₹2,00,000 |
| Both Govt + Private | ₹2,00,000 | ₹2,00,000 |
If willingness changes mid-round from Govt-only to Govt+Private, top-up of ₹1,90,000 is required. Deposit paid per round — fresh deposit required if exiting R2 with forfeiture and re-entering R3.
Forfeiture Rules by Round
Free Exit
Round 1
Full free exit. Seat surrender allowed up to stipulated deadline — no forfeiture. Apply in person at admitted college. (BFUHS Notice 01.09.2025)
Forfeiture
Round 2
Allotted in R2 but do not join → security forfeited. Joined in R2 then resigned → security also forfeited. Must re-register with fresh deposit for R3. Refunded ONLY if no seat allotted. (R2 schedule, Notes 2–4)
Locked
Round 3
Once joined in R3, cannot surrender or resign. Allotted in R3 but not joined → security forfeited. R3 is final — no further participation after joining. (R3 schedule FAQ Q4)
₹20L
Service Bond (Govt)
Government seats: must serve for 1 year AIQ / 2 years state quota after course completion. Bond penalty ₹20L for breach. Per Pb. Govt Corrigendum dated 13.06.2025.
Documents required per BFUHS Prospectus Annexures: Permanent Residence certificate (mandatory for all, Annexure II, pages 45-48), Self-Undertaking for Gap in Study (Annexure IV, page 61), Sworn Declaration by parents/student (Annexure V-VI, page 62). Individual debarment orders issued for declaration violations (applying under more than 2 states simultaneously).
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Counselling Timeline
Section 9
Counselling Timeline
| Event | Typical Window | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NEET UG Results | June | NTA results |
| BFUHS Registration | July–August | Online registration |
| Round 1–3 | August–October | Main counselling rounds |
| Mop-up | October–November | Remaining seats |
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Detailed information
Detailed data for Formity Complete users
Full quota-wise closing ranks, per-college Govt/Mgmt/Minority data, Border Area + Defence ranks, and personalized recommendations with Formity Complete.
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Source: NTA NEET (UG) 2025 Press Release · 14 June 2025 · Updated 26 May 2026 · NEET UG 2026 cycle