Punjab NEET UG Round 2 Choice Filling has officially commenced on the university admission portal (bfuhs.ac.in / admission.bfuhsonline.ac.in) under the conducting authority of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot. Following the declaration of Round 1 joining reports and the publication of the vacant seat matrix for MBBS and BDS programs across Punjab government medical colleges, private institutions, and minority medical colleges, registered candidates are actively submitting their fresh choices and preferences.
Round 2 of Punjab NEET UG counselling is critical for candidates seeking seat upgradation, those who were unallotted in Round 1, and those who opted for free exit after Round 1. To assist medical aspirants in securing their preferred seat with precision, this detailed counselling manual provides the verified BFUHS schedule, willingness submission criteria, category-wise security deposit rates, institutional annual fee structures (Government, Private Govt Quota, Management Quota, and Minority Quota), preference list strategies, and reporting protocols for the 2026-27 academic session.
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Official Punjab NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Schedule
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, has notified the official schedule for Round 2 online counselling for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in the State of Punjab. All participating candidates must adhere strictly to these cut-off dates.
| Counselling Event / Milestone | Start Date | Closing Date and Time | Official Venue / Portal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Submission of Online Willingness and Deposition of Security Amount | September 3, 2026 | September 7, 2026 (Up to 5:00 PM) | Online at bfuhs.ac.in / bfuhsonline.ac.in |
| Display of Provisional Merit List (Round 2) | September 8, 2026 | September 8, 2026 | Official University Website |
| Submission of Objections in Provisional Merit List (In Person) | September 9, 2026 | September 9, 2026 (Up to 3:00 PM) | BFUHS Campus, Faridkot |
| Display of Revised / Final Provisional Merit List | September 9, 2026 | September 9, 2026 (Evening) | Official PDF at bfuhs.ac.in |
| Online Choice Filling and Preference Locking Window | September 8, 2026 | September 10, 2026 (Strictly up to 5:00 PM) | Candidate Login Portal |
| Processing of Seat Allocation | September 11, 2026 | September 12, 2026 | Internal BFUHS Processing |
| Display of Provisional Seat Allotment Result (Round 2) | September 12, 2026 | September 12, 2026 | Online Allotment List PDF |
| Fee Payment through University Payment Gateway | September 16, 2026 | September 18, 2026 (Up to 5:00 PM) | Online via BFUHS Gateway |
| Physical Reporting, Document Verification, and Joining at Allotted Colleges | September 16, 2026 | September 18, 2026 (Up to 5:00 PM) | Respective Allotted Medical/Dental Colleges |
Eligibility, Willingness, and Mandatory Fresh Choice Filling Rules
Unlike simple automatic rollover systems, Punjab NEET UG Round 2 Choice Filling requires explicit submission of willingness and fresh choice submission for all eligible aspirants. Choices entered during Round 1 are treated as void and will not be considered for Round 2 seat allocation under any circumstances.
Who is Eligible to Participate in Punjab Round 2?
- Category 1 (Registered Candidates with Willingness): All candidates who registered in Round 1 and completed their online willingness submission along with the required security deposit payment between September 3 and September 7, 2026.
- Category 2 (Round 1 Admitted Candidates Seeking Upgradation): Candidates who joined their allotted seat in Round 1, paid the prescribed college fees, submitted documents, and marked their willingness for Round 2 seat upgradation. If upgraded, their Round 1 seat is immediately vacated; if not upgraded, their Round 1 seat remains protected.
- Category 3 (Round 1 Non-Allotted Candidates): Candidates who participated in Round 1 choice filling but did not secure any seat allotment due to merit cutoffs. They participate in Round 2 by submitting fresh choices.
- Category 4 (Round 1 Free Exit Candidates): Candidates who were allotted a seat in Round 1 but chose not to report (exercised Free Exit). They can participate in Round 2 by submitting their willingness, security deposit, and fresh choices without penalty.
Security Deposit Structure for Punjab Round 2
In accordance with Punjab Department of Medical Education and Research (DMER) guidelines, candidates must deposit a refundable security amount to participate in Round 2 choice filling:
| Target Institution Category | Candidate Category / Quota | Security Deposit Amount (₹) | Refund / Adjustment Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Medical and Dental Colleges Only | General / Open / EWS / OBC | ₹10,000 | Adjusted against 1st-year tuition fee upon joining; refundable if not allotted. |
| Government Medical and Dental Colleges Only | SC / BC Candidates of Punjab Domicile | ₹5,000 | Adjusted against 1st-year tuition fee upon joining; refundable if not allotted. |
| Private Medical Colleges, Minority & Deemed (Both Govt & Mgmt Quota) | General / Open Candidates | ₹1,00,000 | Mandatory for private/minority MBBS choices; adjusted upon admission. |
| Private Medical Colleges, Minority & Deemed | SC / BC Candidates of Punjab Domicile | ₹50,000 | Mandatory for private choices; adjusted upon admission. |
Strict Forfeiture Warning for Round 2: If a candidate is allotted an MBBS or BDS seat in Round 2 and fails to join the allotted college or pay the tuition fee before September 18, 2026 (5:00 PM), their entire security deposit will be forfeited, and they will be barred from subsequent standard counselling rounds.
Official 2026-27 Fee Structure: Government, Private, and Minority Colleges in Punjab
The Department of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Government of Punjab, has notified the official fee structures across all affiliated government, private unaided, and religious minority medical institutions in the state for the 2026-27 academic session.
1. Government Medical Colleges in Punjab (Year-by-Year Official MBBS Fee)
Government medical colleges in Punjab—including Government Medical College (GMC) Patiala, Government Medical College (GMC) Amritsar, Guru Gobind Singh Medical College (GGSMC) Faridkot, and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) Mohali—follow a standardized year-wise progressive tuition fee schedule as notified by the Punjab Government:
| Academic Year / Slabs | Annual Tuition Fee (₹) | Hostel Rent & Electricity (₹/yr) | Total Annual Payable (₹) | Official Regulatory Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Year MBBS | ₹2,02,000 | ₹19,800 | ₹2,21,800 | Payable at the time of admission via BFUHS portal |
| 2nd Year MBBS | ₹2,22,000 | ₹20,790 | ₹2,42,790 | Subject to 5% escalation on hostel fee |
| 3rd Year MBBS | ₹2,44,000 | ₹21,830 | ₹2,65,830 | Payable at respective college accounts |
| 4th Year MBBS | ₹2,68,000 | ₹22,920 | ₹2,90,920 | Standard clinical training fee slab |
| 5th Year (Final 6 Months) | ₹1,47,000 | ₹12,030 | ₹1,59,030 | Calculated for 6-month final academic semester |
| Total 5.5-Year Course Package | ₹10,83,000 | ₹97,370 | ₹11,80,370 | Total Official Government MBBS Cost |
2. Private & Minority Medical Colleges in Punjab (Govt vs Management Quota)
Private medical institutions in Punjab offer 50% Government Quota seats (with government-regulated subsidized tuition fees) and 50% Management/Minority Quota seats. A statutory 10% annual increment on tuition fees applies across subsequent academic years as per DMER Punjab regulations.
| Medical College Name & Quota Type | 1st Year Tuition Fee (₹) | 2nd Year Fee (₹) | 3rd Year Fee (₹) | 4th Year Fee (₹) | 5th Year (6M) Fee (₹) | Total 5.5-Yr Tuition (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMC Ludhiana (Govt Quota – 50%) | ₹4,69,000 | ₹5,15,900 | ₹5,67,490 | ₹6,24,239 | ₹3,43,331 | ₹25,19,960 |
| DMC Ludhiana (Management Quota – 50%) | ₹12,06,000 | ₹13,26,600 | ₹14,59,260 | ₹16,05,186 | ₹8,82,852 | ₹64,79,898 |
| SGRD Amritsar (Govt Quota) | ₹4,69,000 | ₹5,15,900 | ₹5,67,490 | ₹6,24,239 | ₹3,43,331 | ₹25,19,960 |
| SGRD Amritsar (Sikh Minority Quota) | ₹12,06,000 | ₹13,26,600 | ₹14,59,260 | ₹16,05,186 | ₹8,82,852 | ₹64,79,898 |
| CMC Ludhiana (Christian Minority / All India) | ₹6,60,000 | ₹6,60,000 | ₹6,60,000 | ₹6,60,000 | ₹3,30,000 | ₹29,70,000 |
| Gian Sagar Medical College, Banur (Govt Quota) | ₹4,69,000 | ₹5,15,900 | ₹5,67,490 | ₹6,24,239 | ₹3,43,331 | ₹25,19,960 |
| Gian Sagar Medical College, Banur (Mgmt Quota) | ₹12,06,000 | ₹13,26,600 | ₹14,59,260 | ₹16,05,186 | ₹8,82,852 | ₹64,79,898 |
| PIMS Jalandhar (Govt Quota) | ₹4,69,000 | ₹5,15,900 | ₹5,67,490 | ₹6,24,239 | ₹3,43,331 | ₹25,19,960 |
| PIMS Jalandhar (Management Quota) | ₹12,06,000 | ₹13,26,600 | ₹14,59,260 | ₹16,05,186 | ₹8,82,852 | ₹64,79,898 |
| Adesh Medical College (AIMSR), Bathinda | ₹13,50,000 | ₹14,85,000 | ₹16,33,500 | ₹17,96,850 | ₹9,88,268 | ₹72,53,618 |
3. Government & Private Dental Colleges (BDS Year-wise Fee Matrix)
Dental education fees in Punjab are structured distinctly for the 4-year BDS curriculum across government and private dental colleges:
| College / Quota Category | 1st Year Fee (₹) | 2nd Year Fee (₹) | 3rd Year Fee (₹) | 4th Year Fee (₹) | Total 4-Yr BDS Fee (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Dental Colleges (Amritsar & Patiala) | ₹80,000 | ₹90,000 | ₹1,00,000 | ₹1,10,000 | ₹3,80,000 |
| Private Dental Colleges (Govt Quota – 50%) | ₹1,65,000 | ₹1,81,500 | ₹1,99,650 | ₹2,19,615 | ₹7,65,765 |
| Private Dental Colleges (Management Quota – 50%) | ₹2,20,000 | ₹2,42,000 | ₹2,66,200 | ₹2,92,820 | ₹10,21,020 |
Step-by-Step Guide to Punjab Round 2 Choice Filling on BFUHS Portal
To successfully fill, modify, and lock your college choices without encountering server session interruptions, follow this validated BFUHS procedure:
- Portal Navigation: Visit bfuhs.ac.in and click on the “NEET UG 2026 Online Counselling Portal” link or navigate to admission.bfuhsonline.ac.in.
- Candidate Login: Log in using your registered Registration Number / Roll Number and Password.
- Verify Willingness & Security Deposit Status: Ensure your portal displays “Willingness Submitted: YES” and that your required security deposit (₹10,000/₹5,000 for Govt or ₹1,00,000/₹50,000 for Private) has been confirmed by the gateway. If not paid during the willingness window, complete payment immediately.
- Open Choice Filling Interface: Click on “Fill / Modify Choices”. The system will display all available medical and dental colleges mapped to your eligible quota and category.
- Add College Preferences: Select your desired college and quota (e.g., GMC Amritsar – Govt Quota, DMC Ludhiana – Govt Quota, DMC Ludhiana – Management Quota) and click “Add Choice”.
- Order Your Preferences: Use the “Up”, “Down”, or “Move to Position” buttons to rearrange your choices in strict descending order of true preference.
- Save Intermittently: Click “Save Choices” frequently after entering every 3–5 options. Unsaved choices will be lost if your session expires due to inactivity.
- Lock Choices & Print: Verify your preference list and click “Lock Choices” using your registered OTP authentication before 5:00 PM on September 10, 2026. If a candidate fails to lock manually, the system will auto-lock the last saved choices at exactly 5:00 PM on September 10, 2026. Print at least 3 copies of the locked choice slip.
Recommended Preference Order Architecture for Punjab Round 2
To maximize admission prospects and eliminate the risk of unwanted high-fee allotments, medical admission analysts advise organizing choices according to this strategic preference sequence:
- Tier 1 (Top State Government Medical Colleges): GMC Patiala (Govt Quota) > GMC Amritsar (Govt Quota) > GGSMC Faridkot (Govt Quota) > Dr. B.R. Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences Mohali (Govt Quota).
- Tier 2 (Top Reputed Private Medical Colleges – Govt Quota Seats @ ₹4.69L/yr): Dayanand Medical College (DMC) Ludhiana (Govt Quota) > Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences (SGRD) Amritsar (Govt Quota) > Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Jalandhar (Govt Quota) > Gian Sagar Medical College Banur (Govt Quota).
- Tier 3 (Minority Quota Seats – If Eligible): Christian Medical College (CMC) Ludhiana (Christian Minority Quota @ ₹6.60L/yr) > SGRD Amritsar (Sikh Minority Quota @ ₹12.06L/yr).
- Tier 4 (Private Medical Colleges – Management Quota Seats @ ₹12.06L/yr): DMC Ludhiana (Management Quota) > PIMS Jalandhar (Management Quota) > Gian Sagar Banur (Management Quota). (Add only if family budget permits ~₹65 Lakhs overall package).
- Tier 5 (Private University MBBS): Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (AIMSR) Bathinda.
- Tier 6 (Dental Admissions – BDS): Govt Dental College Amritsar > Govt Dental College Patiala > Christian Dental College Ludhiana > SGRD Dental Amritsar.
Compulsory Service Bond & Seat Surrender Rules in Punjab
Medical admissions in Punjab are governed by strict regulatory obligations regarding state healthcare service and seat retention:
- Government Medical College Service Bond: Candidates admitted to Government Medical Colleges (Amritsar, Patiala, Faridkot, Mohali) must execute a legal surety bond agreeing to serve the Government of Punjab for a mandatory period (typically 1 to 2 years upon graduation) or pay the designated bond penalty.
- Seat Surrender Penalty: If a candidate joins a seat allotted in Round 2 and subsequently discontinues or surrenders the seat after the completion of the second round counselling cut-off date, they must pay the entire course tuition fee or the prescribed seat surrender penalty as determined by DMER Punjab.
- Bank Guarantee for Private Medical Colleges: Private unaided colleges require candidates to submit post-dated cheques or an irrevocable bank guarantee for the remaining years of the MBBS course at the time of admission.
Physical Document Verification & Reporting at Allotted Colleges
Candidates allotted a seat in Round 2 must deposit the balance 1st-year tuition fee through the university online payment gateway and physically report to their respective allotted medical/dental colleges between September 16 and September 18, 2026 (up to 5:00 PM).
Mandatory Document Checklist for Physical Joining
Candidates must carry original certificates along with three sets of self-attested photocopies:
- NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Rank Card / Scorecard.
- BFUHS Provisional Seat Allotment Letter (Round 2).
- Printed Copy of Locked Choice Submission Slip (Round 2).
- BFUHS Online Tuition Fee Payment Receipt / Confirmation Slip.
- Matriculation / 10th Class Certificate and Mark Sheet (for Date of Birth verification).
- 10+1 (11th Class) Detailed Marks Card.
- 10+2 (12th Class) Detailed Marks Card and Passing Certificate.
- Punjab State Domicile / Residence Certificate (Applicable for 85% State Quota).
- Reserved Category Certificate (SC, BC, EWS, PwD, Border Area, Backward Area, Defense, Sports, Terrorist Affected as applicable) issued by the competent Punjab authority.
- Minority Status Certificate (Sikh Minority Certificate from SGPC for SGRD Amritsar / Christian Minority Certificate for CMC Ludhiana).
- Character / Conduct Certificate from the institution last attended.
- Migration Certificate from the respective Board / University.
- Compulsory Surety Bond on Non-Judicial Stamp Paper (as per university format).
- Valid Photo Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card / Passport / Voter ID / Driving License).
- Eight recent passport-size color photographs (matching NEET Admit Card photo).
- Relieving / Admission Cancellation Certificate from Round 1 Allotted College (for upgraded candidates).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Punjab NEET UG Round 2 Choice Filling
Q1: What is the last date to fill choices for Punjab NEET UG Round 2 counselling?
Answer: The online choice filling and locking window on bfuhs.ac.in is open from September 8 to September 10, 2026, closing strictly at 5:00 PM on September 10, 2026.
Q2: Is fresh choice filling compulsory in Punjab Round 2?
Answer: Yes, fresh choice filling is 100% compulsory for all participating candidates in Round 2. Any choices filled during Round 1 are treated as null and void. If you do not fill fresh choices, you will not be considered for seat allotment in Round 2.
Q3: How much is the official annual tuition fee for Government Medical Colleges in Punjab?
Answer: For Government Medical Colleges in Punjab (GMC Patiala, Amritsar, Faridkot, Mohali), the annual tuition fee is ₹2,02,000 for 1st Year, ₹2,22,000 for 2nd Year, ₹2,44,000 for 3rd Year, ₹2,68,000 for 4th Year, and ₹1,47,000 for 5th Year (6 months), making the total 5.5-year tuition fee ₹10,83,000.
Q4: How much is the security deposit for Government Medical Colleges in Punjab?
Answer: The security deposit for participating exclusively for Government Medical and Dental colleges is ₹10,000 for General/Open category candidates and ₹5,000 for SC/BC candidates of Punjab domicile.
Q5: How much security deposit is required for Private and Minority Medical Colleges in Punjab?
Answer: For Private, Minority, and Private University medical colleges (DMC, SGRD, CMC, Gian Sagar, PIMS, Adesh), the security deposit is ₹1,00,000 for General category candidates and ₹50,000 for SC/BC candidates.
Q6: What is the annual tuition fee for Government Quota seats in private medical colleges like DMC and SGRD?
Answer: The 1st-year tuition fee for Government Quota (50% seats) in private medical colleges like DMC Ludhiana and SGRD Amritsar is ₹4,69,000, with a 10% annual escalation for subsequent academic years, totaling approximately ₹25,19,960 across the 5.5-year MBBS course.
Q7: What is the annual tuition fee for Management Quota seats in private medical colleges in Punjab?
Answer: The 1st-year tuition fee for Management Quota seats in private medical colleges is ₹12,06,000, subject to a 10% annual increase for subsequent years of the MBBS course, totaling approximately ₹64,79,898.
Q8: What is the tuition fee for Government Dental Colleges (BDS) in Punjab?
Answer: For Government Dental Colleges in Amritsar and Patiala, the annual tuition fee is ₹80,000 for 1st Year, ₹90,000 for 2nd Year, ₹1,00,000 for 3rd Year, and ₹1,10,000 for 4th Year, totaling ₹3,80,000 for the entire 4-year BDS course.
Q9: When will the Punjab NEET UG Round 2 provisional seat allotment result be declared?
Answer: The provisional seat allotment result for Punjab NEET UG Round 2 will be published on the official BFUHS website on September 12, 2026.
Q10: What happens to my Round 1 seat if I get upgraded in Round 2?
Answer: If you are allotted an upgraded higher preference seat in Round 2, your Round 1 seat is automatically cancelled and allotted to the next eligible candidate in merit. You must collect your relieving order and join your new college before September 18, 2026.
Q11: What happens if I am allotted a seat in Round 2 and do not join?
Answer: If a candidate is allotted a seat in Round 2 and fails to join the allotted college, their complete security deposit (₹10,000 / ₹5,00,000 or ₹1,00,000 / ₹50,000) will be forfeited by BFUHS.
Q12: What are the physical reporting dates for Punjab Round 2 allotted candidates?
Answer: Candidates allotted seats in Round 2 must complete tuition fee deposition and report for physical document verification at their respective allotted colleges between September 16 and September 18, 2026 (up to 5:00 PM).