Punjab MBBS/BDS Admission 2026 | Official Notification
Punjab MBBS/BDS Admission Notification 2026: Complete Guide to Eligibility, Counselling, Fees and Reservation
The Government of Punjab, Department of Medical Education and Research, has released the Punjab MBBS/BDS Admission Notification 2026 on 10 July 2026. The notification outlines the admission process for MBBS and BDS courses offered by government and private medical and dental colleges in Punjab for the 2026 academic session.
The notification explains who can apply, how counselling will be conducted, the fee structure, reservation policy, and other important admission rules. If you are planning to pursue MBBS or BDS in Punjab through NEET UG 2026, this guide will help you understand the notification in simple and easy-to-follow language.
Punjab MBBS/BDS Admission 2026: Key Highlights
NEET UG is Mandatory for All Admissions
Admission to every MBBS and BDS seat in Punjab will be based on NEET UG 2026. This rule applies to Government Quota, Private Quota, Management Quota, NRI Quota, and Minority Quota seats.
The notification clearly states that Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot will conduct centralized counselling for all seats in Punjab except the 15% All India Quota, which will be filled through the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
Medical and dental colleges are not allowed to conduct separate admissions or invite fresh applications on their own.
๐ข Official Update: All MBBS and BDS admissions in Punjab, including Government, Private, Management, NRI and Minority Quota seats, will be conducted only through centralized counselling based on NEET UG 2026 merit.
Punjab MBBS/BDS Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must first meet the eligibility conditions prescribed for NEET UG 2026.
For admission under the Punjab State Quota, candidates should generally satisfy one of the following conditions:
- Be an Indian citizen.
- Have passed Class XI and Class XII from Punjab.
- Be born in Punjab.
- Be a permanent resident of Punjab.
The notification also allows admission under certain special categories, including:
- Children of Punjab Government employees.
- Children of Central Government employees posted in Punjab.
- Children of employees of the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
- Punjab Government pensioners.
- Persons settled in Punjab.
- Wards of Defence personnel.
- NRI candidates.
- Minority quota candidates.
โ ๏ธ Note: Candidates should carefully verify the detailed eligibility conditions mentioned in the official notification before participating in the counselling process.
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Punjab MBBS/BDS Counselling Process
The complete admission process will be conducted through centralized counselling by BFUHS.
The counselling process generally includes:
- Online registration.
- Submission of required information and documents.
- Publication of the merit list.
- Choice filling and locking.
- Seat allotment based on NEET merit.
- Reporting to the allotted college.
- Participation in further rounds, if applicable.
The notification also makes it clear that no medical or dental college can offer direct admission. Even if seats remain vacant after counselling rounds, they will be filled only through BFUHS using the same NEET merit list.
๐ข Official Update: All counselling rounds for MBBS and BDS admissions in Punjab will be conducted centrally by BFUHS. No medical or dental college is permitted to conduct separate admissions.
Seat Distribution
Government Medical Colleges
- 15% seats will be filled through the All India Quota (MCC).
- 85% seats will be filled under the Punjab State Quota through BFUHS.
Private Medical and Dental Colleges
Private colleges will have:
- 50% Government Quota seats.
- 50% Management and Minority Quota seats, including 15% NRI seats, wherever applicable.
โ ๏ธ Important: The seat distribution is governed by the Punjab Government admission policy and will be followed during every counselling round.
Government Medical College Fee Structure
MBBS Annual Tuition Fee
| Academic Year | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| First Year | โน2,02,000 |
| Second Year | โน2,22,000 |
| Third Year | โน2,44,000 |
| Fourth Year | โน2,68,000 |
| Fifth Year | โน1,47,000 |
BDS Annual Tuition Fee
| Academic Year | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| First Year | โน80,000 |
| Second Year | โน90,000 |
| Third Year | โน1,00,000 |
| Fourth Year | โน1,10,000 |
๐จ Hostel Charges: Government hostel charges start from โน19,800 per year, with a 5% increase every year as per the official notification.
Private Medical College Fee Structure
The approved fee structure for private colleges is as follows:
MBBS
| Quota | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Government Quota | โน4.69 lakh to โน6.25 lakh |
| Management Quota | โน12.06 lakh to โน16.00 lakh |
BDS
| Quota | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Government Quota | โน1.65 lakh to โน2.20 lakh |
| Management Quota | โน2.20 lakh to โน2.92 lakh |
NRI Fee Structure
The notification has also prescribed the fee for NRI candidates.
| Course | Total Course Fee |
|---|---|
| MBBS | USD 110,000 |
| BDS | USD 44,000 |
๐ก Note: The above NRI fees are subject to revision by the Government whenever applicable.
Minority Institutions
The notification states that Christian Medical College (CMC), Ludhiana and Christian Dental College (CDC), Ludhiana will continue to follow their own admission policy under the directions of the Supreme Court.
The approved annual tuition fee is:
- MBBS: โน6.60 lakh per year, with a 10% annual increase.
- BDS: โน2.20 lakh per year, with a 10% annual increase.
๐ข Important: Minority institutions will conduct admissions according to the applicable Supreme Court directions and the approved Government policy.
Reservation Policy
The Punjab Government has continued the reservation policy for Government Medical Colleges under the State Quota.
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 25% |
| Backward Classes (BC) | 10% |
| Backward Area / Border Area | 2% |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | 5% |
| Sports Persons | 1% |
| Children/Grandchildren of Terrorist Affected Persons | 1% |
| Children/Grandchildren of Sikh Riot Affected Persons | 1% |
| Wards of Defence Personnel | 1% |
| Wards of Punjab Police, Armed Police, Home Guards and Paramilitary Personnel | 1% |
| Children/Grandchildren of Freedom Fighters | 1% |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10% of the original seats |
Candidates applying under reserved categories must produce valid supporting documents during counselling.
โ ๏ธ Note: Reservation benefits will be granted only after successful verification of the prescribed certificates and supporting documents.
Important Rules for Candidates
Students should keep the following points in mind before participating in the admission process:
- Admission to every MBBS and BDS seat is based on NEET UG merit.
- BFUHS is the only authority responsible for centralized counselling in Punjab, except for the All India Quota.
- Medical and dental colleges cannot offer direct admission or conduct separate counselling.
- Tuition fees are payable every six months.
- Colleges cannot collect the entire course fee in advance.
- If a candidate is upgraded to another college during counselling, the deposited fee must be refunded or adjusted within 30 days.
- Hostel charges, security deposits, and other applicable charges will be regulated separately.
๐ก Candidate Advice: Read the official notification carefully, keep all required documents ready, and complete every counselling step within the prescribed schedule to avoid any admission-related issues.
Final Thoughts
The Punjab MBBS/BDS Admission Notification 2026 provides a clear and transparent framework for admissions to medical and dental colleges across the state. From eligibility and counselling to fee structure and reservation, the notification ensures that admissions are conducted fairly through the NEET UG merit list and centralized counselling by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS).
Students planning to apply for MBBS or BDS in Punjab should carefully read the official notification, confirm their eligibility, and complete every counselling step within the prescribed schedule. Staying informed and preparing the required documents in advance will help make the admission process smooth and hassle-free.
๐ข Final Advice: Keep checking the official BFUHS counselling portal for registration dates, merit lists, seat allotment results, and further admission updates to avoid missing any important deadlines.
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