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NEET counselling in Punjab — how it actually works for you.

NEET UG counselling in Punjab runs through two parallel routes: the Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot (BFUHS) fills ~85% of government seats on a state-domicile rank, while MCC's All-India Quota (AIQ) fills ~15% on your all-India rank (AIR) — no domicile required. Guru Govind Singh Medical College, Faridkot closed near AIR 14,394 via AIQ but 47,571 via Punjab state quota in 2025 — two different ranks, one college. Government seats carry a ₹20L · 2 yrs rural-service bond. Domicile eligibility: Punjab: 50% govt quota (domicile), 35% mgmt (all India), 15% NRI (pure NRI only). CMC Ludhiana/Adesh AIQ through BFUHS not MCC. Chintpurni NMC-banned. Based on MCC / BFUHS 2025 data — last year's pattern, not a 2026 guarantee.
You don't file one way — you file two.
AIQ
AIR ~14,394
~15% of govt seats All deemed colleges No domicile barrier
vs
Punjab state
AIR ~47,571
~85% of govt seats All private colleges Domicile-based
At Guru Govind Singh Medical College, Faridkot — AIQ closes ~14,394 · Punjab state closes ~47,571.
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Domicile vs non-domicile — the two paths

Your access in Punjab depends on whether you hold domicile here. The paths differ in scope, rank, and fee.

Domicile in Punjab
Full access — 85% govt seats + all private
Punjab state-quota govt colleges — on state rank
All private colleges in Punjab — state and management quota
MCC AIQ — 15% govt seats + deemed — on AIR
Reservations: 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%

Eligibility: Punjab: 50% govt quota (domicile), 35% mgmt (all India), 15% NRI (pure NRI only). CMC Ludhiana/Adesh AIQ through BFUHS not MCC. Chintpurni NMC-banned.

Non-domicile / All-India
Primarily domicile-based
MCC AIQ — 15% govt seats (open to all India)
NRI quota at private and deemed colleges
Indicative · 2025 data · verify eligibility with BFUHS before filing

How Punjab counselling works

AuthorityBFUHS — Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot · official site
Rounds5 rounds — Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, Stray Vacancy Round, Special Stray Round
Reg. feeRs 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 depositRs 10,000 (Govt only, General). Rs 5,000 (Govt only, SC/BC/PwD). Rs 2,00,000 (Private, all categories). FORFEITURE RULE: R1 allotment — candidate is free to not join (no forfeiture). R2 onwards — if allotted and do not report/join, security deposit is forfeited and candidate is barred from remaining rounds of that counselling cycle. Verify exact penalty from state brochure.
Seat poolGovt: 1000 seats · Private: 1050 seats · Mgmt quota: 35% · NRI quota: 15%
Bond₹20L · 2 yrs · 2 years (state quota), 1 year (AIQ) · penalty: Rs 20,00,000 · Significantly hiked for 2025-26. Property surety requirement stayed by Punjab & Haryana HC.
ReservationsSC — 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%

Govt MBBS closing ranks — Punjab 2025

State-quota (domicile) · UR / OBC / SC / ST · 2025 allotment data

College UR (state) OBC SC ST EWS Fee/yr
Government Medical College, Patiala 17,605 26,731 208,024 — 33,930 ₹1.9L/yr
ESIC Medical College, Ludhiana 31,210 50,416 213,526 — — ₹24,000/yr
Dr B R Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, SAS Nagar, Mohali 35,470 41,106 165,419 — — ₹1.9L/yr
Government Medical College, Amritsar 37,245 31,584 190,041 — 41,585 ₹1.9L/yr
Guru Govind Singh Medical College, Faridkot 47,571 53,574 225,221 — 52,154 ₹1.9L/yr
State-quota (domicile) · reachable_closing(state_govt) · 2025 state allotment · 2026 not yet published

Private MBBS fees — Punjab

State-quota fee per year · management fee higher · NRI fee separate

College State quota fee Mgmt fee Closing rank (UR)
Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana
Ludhiana		 ₹4.5L/yr ₹11.5L/yr 38,838
Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Bhatinda
Bhatinda		 ₹11.5L/yr ₹11.5L/yr 160,030
Gian Sagar Medical College & Hospital, Patiala
Patiala		 ₹4.5L/yr ₹11.5L/yr 65,082
Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences, Jalandhar
Jalandhar		 ₹4.5L/yr ₹11.5L/yr 56,055
RIMT Medical College and Hospital Fatehgarh Sahib RIMT ₹4.5L/yr ₹11.5L/yr 68,818
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Fees from state fee-regulation committee / college prospectus · verify before admission
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Common questions — Punjab counselling

How does NEET UG counselling work in Punjab?
Punjab runs its own MBBS counselling through Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot (BFUHS). It covers ~85% of government seats and all private MBBS colleges across 5 rounds. Separate from MCC AIQ (which handles ~15% of govt seats).
What is the difference between AIQ and Punjab state counselling?
AIQ (MCC) uses your All India Rank and covers ~15% of govt seats + all deemed colleges — no domicile barrier. Punjab state counselling uses a separate state rank and covers ~85% of govt seats + all private colleges. Most families file only AIQ and miss the larger state pool.
Can non-domicile students apply in Punjab?
Punjab is primarily domicile-based. Non-domicile access is limited to MCC AIQ (15% govt) and deemed colleges.
What is the domicile requirement for Punjab NEET counselling?
Punjab: 50% govt quota (domicile), 35% mgmt (all India), 15% NRI (pure NRI only). CMC Ludhiana/Adesh AIQ through BFUHS not MCC. Chintpurni NMC-banned.
Is there a rural service bond for MBBS in Punjab?
Yes. Punjab requires a rural service bond of Rs 20,00,000 (2025-26 session) for 2 years (state quota), 1 year (AIQ). Penalty: Rs 20,00,000. Source: BFUHS · UG bond rules.
When does Punjab NEET UG counselling registration open in 2026?
Punjab counselling typically begins 4–6 weeks after NEET UG results. In 2025, most state registrations opened July–August. MCC 2026 schedule not yet announced — verify with BFUHS official site.

About Punjab NEET UG counselling

Punjab conducts its own NEET UG MBBS admissions through the Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot (BFUHS). This is entirely separate from MCC's All India Quota (AIQ) process. AIQ handles approximately 15% of government seats and all deemed university seats across India, with no domicile requirement. Punjab's own counselling handles the remaining ~85% of government seats within the state, plus all private MBBS colleges. It runs across 5 rounds: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, Stray Vacancy Round, Special Stray Round.

The key difference most candidates miss: your AIR (All India Rank) determines your AIQ position. Punjab's counselling runs on a separate state rank — in most states this is more accessible than AIQ for domicile candidates. For example, Guru Govind Singh Medical College, Faridkot closes at approximately 14,394 via AIQ, but 47,571 via Punjab state counselling.

Bond: Punjab requires a rural service bond of ₹20L · 2 yrs (2 years (state quota), 1 year (AIQ)) for government MBBS seats. The penalty for breaking the bond is Rs 20,00,000. Significantly hiked for 2025-26. Property surety requirement stayed by Punjab & Haryana HC.

every number from official MCC / state PDFs · ₹0 from colleges · no inflated predictions
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