Punjab NEET PG Admission 2026: MD/MS Counselling, Dates, Seats, Fees, Bond & Cutoff

NEET PG is the national postgraduate medical entrance exam conducted by NBEMS for MD, MS, PG Diploma and DNB admissions. In Punjab, 50% of seats in government colleges (All India Quota) are filled by MCC, while the remaining 50% State Quota seats and all seats in private, deemed and minority colleges are filled through online counselling by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot.

As per the BFUHS Prospectus 2026, the tentative seat matrix covers 10 institutions with about 870 MD/MS/PG Diploma seats, including Government Medical College Amritsar, Government Medical College Patiala, GGS Medical College Faridkot, DMC Ludhiana, CMC Ludhiana, SGRD Amritsar, Adesh Bathinda and Gian Sagar Rajpura.

Punjab NEET PG 2026 Important Dates

Round 2, Round 3 and later rounds are notified separately. Candidates who fail to deposit the fee within the stipulated time lose the allotted seat automatically.

Course Overview

After MBBS, candidates can pursue MD and MS degrees (3 years) or PG Diplomas (2 years). BFUHS counselling also covers DNB seats, the PG Diploma in Sports Medicine (PGDSM) at Netaji Subhas National Institute of Sports, Patiala, and the six-month Ultrasonography training.

MD (Doctor of Medicine) Specialisations

General Medicine, Paediatrics, Radio-diagnosis, Dermatology Venereology & Leprosy, Psychiatry, Anaesthesiology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Preventive & Social Medicine (Community Medicine), Microbiology, Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Tuberculosis & Respiratory Medicine, Radiotherapy / Radiation Oncology, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine and Immuno-Haematology & Blood Transfusion.

MS (Master of Surgery) Specialisations

General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology and Otorhinolaryngology (ENT).

PG Diplomas

Diploma in Anaesthesia (DA) and Diploma in Child Health (DCH), offered in selected colleges.

Medical Colleges Offering MD/MS in Punjab (2026)

The table below is based on the tentative seat matrix in the BFUHS Prospectus 2026. Seat numbers include AIQ, State Quota, Management, NRI and minority seats where applicable, and can change before choice filling.

Seat Distribution by Quota

• Government colleges (Amritsar, Patiala, Faridkot): 50% All India Quota (MCC) and 50% State Quota (BFUHS). State Quota General, PwBD and EWS seats are Institutional Preference (IP) seats.
• DMC Ludhiana: 50% Government (open merit) quota and 50% Management quota, with up to 15% NRI.
• SGRD Amritsar: 50% General quota and 50% Sikh Minority quota; NRI up to 7.5% in each.
• CMC Ludhiana: Christian minority institution; seats are split into IP, SC/BC, Minority and NRI.
• Adesh Bathinda: 50% Institutional Preference and 50% open merit (All India basis).

Punjab PG Medical Cutoff (Previous Year Closing Ranks)

MD/MS Fee Structure 2026

The prospectus lists the six-month tuition fee payable after seat allotment. Approximate annual fee is double this amount. Fees are as notified by the Government of Punjab and may be revised.

Other Charges

• Application fee: ₹5,900 including GST (₹2,950 for SC), non-refundable.
• HSLIBNET fee: ₹9,000 for MD/MS and ₹6,000 for PG Diploma, payable at admission.
• NRI quota: eligibility certificate fee US$ 1,500 and application fee US$ 1,500; 15% registration/continuation fee on tuition (except Adesh and SGRD, which follow their own rules).
• Private college hostel: up to ₹16,500 per year (non-AC) or ₹26,400 per year (AC room), plus refundable security advance of ₹27,500; mess charges extra.
• Private colleges collect fees six-monthly and may ask for a bond or bank guarantee for the balance course fee.

Eligibility Criteria for Punjab NEET PG 2026

• NEET PG 2026: candidate must qualify NEET PG 2026 and meet the qualifying percentile.
• MBBS: degree recognised by NMC; unrecognised qualification leads to cancellation at any stage.
• Internship: one-year compulsory rotatory internship completed by the NMC cut-off date.
• Registration: valid permanent or provisional registration with NMC or a State Medical Council.
• Merit list: name and NEET PG roll number must appear in the BFUHS merit list; only one application per candidate is allowed.
• Institutional Preference (IP): State Quota IP seats are governed by the Punjab Government notification. Check the IP definition in the 2026 prospectus before applying.
• In-service (PCMS) doctors: eligible for incentive marks as per notification; they must submit the eligibility certificate (Annexure A) and undertaking (Annexure B), and non-submission cancels the in-service claim.
• Previously admitted candidates who drop out must pay the full course fee (3 years degree, 2 years diploma) plus bond, if applicable, on re-admission.
• There is no upper age limit.

Documents Required for Punjab NEET PG Counselling 2026

Keep originals and self-attested copies ready for verification at the allotted college.

• NEET PG 2026 admit card and score card
• MBBS degree and marksheets of all professional examinations
• Internship completion certificate
• Permanent or provisional medical registration certificate
• Class 10 certificate (date of birth proof)
• Photo ID proof (Aadhaar, Passport, PAN, etc.) and passport-size photographs
• Category certificate (SC / BC) in the prescribed Punjab format
• EWS certificate issued only by the competent authority of Punjab (certificates from other states are not accepted)
• PwBD disability certificate from a designated assessment centre or the State Medical Assessment Board at GGSMC Faridkot
• In-service candidates: Annexure A (service and eligibility certificate), Annexure B (undertaking), NOC where applicable
• Provisional allotment letter and receipt of six-month fee deposit
• Medical fitness certificate and any other documents specified in the prospectus

Reservation Policy for Punjab NEET PG 2026

Reservation is applied as per Punjab Government notifications. Reserved-category candidates scoring at or above the open-category qualifying marks are first considered for open merit seats; they are then considered against their category seats.

Punjab State Quota and Private Institutions

All India Quota (MCC)

Punjab NEET PG 2026 Counselling Process

• Step 1 - Online application: register at bfuhs.ac.in, upload photograph and signature (max 30 KB each) and pay the application fee. The registration ID and password are sent by SMS/email.
• Step 2 - Merit list: BFUHS publishes the provisional merit list, accepts objections in person and then the revised list.
• Step 3 - Choice filling and locking: arrange course, specialty and college preferences in order of priority. No changes are allowed after the window closes.
• Step 4 - Seat allotment: seats are allotted on merit, reservation, eligibility and preferences. The result is provisional.
• Step 5 - Fee payment and reporting: deposit the six-month fee through the university payment gateway, download the allotment letter and report to the college with original documents.
• Step 6 - Later rounds: submit willingness for upgrade in Round 2 and later rounds, with a security deposit. Mop-up and stray vacancy rounds follow as notified.

Security Deposit (from Round 2)

• Free exit is allowed only in the First Round.
• Candidates who join a seat in the 3rd round cannot resign or take part in further counselling.
• The security deposit can be forfeited and a penalty may apply for non-joining or resignation, as per Government of India and Punjab notifications.
• Refunds start only after all rounds are completed; give correct bank details.

Service Bond and Penalty

Stipend for MD/MS Residents

The prospectus states that stipend is determined by the Punjab Government from time to time. It does not give a fixed amount, and in-service PCMS doctors in the incentive category receive full pay as per High Court orders. Private colleges pay as per institutional norms.

Why Choose BODMAS Education?

Securing an MD/MS seat in Punjab needs accurate choice filling, careful fee and bond planning and awareness of every deadline. BODMAS Education guides you from application to final reporting.

Punjab NEET PG 2026 - Frequently Asked Questions

Who conducts Punjab NEET PG counselling 2026?

Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot conducts online counselling for the 50% State Quota seats in government medical colleges and for all seats in private, deemed and minority medical colleges in Punjab. The 50% All India Quota is handled by MCC.

What are the Punjab NEET PG 2026 Round 1 dates?

Application form: 14 to 18 October 2026; provisional merit list: 21 October; choice filling: 24 to 29 October; seat processing: 30 October to 1 November; provisional result: 2 November; reporting and six-month fee payment: 5 to 10 November 2026.

How many MD/MS seats are there in Punjab in 2026?

The tentative seat matrix in the BFUHS 2026 prospectus lists about 870 MD/MS/PG Diploma seats across 10 institutions, plus 3 PGDSM seats. The final matrix is displayed at the time of choice filling.

What is the application fee for Punjab NEET PG 2026?

The application fee is Rs 5,900 (including 18% GST) for General and other categories and Rs 2,950 for SC candidates.

What is the security deposit in Punjab NEET PG counselling?

The security deposit is payable from Round 2 for candidates who want to upgrade: Rs 25,000 for government colleges (Rs 10,000 for SC/BC/PwBD) and Rs 2,00,000 for private colleges.

What is the service bond in Punjab PG?

As per the Punjab Government notification printed in the prospectus, State Quota candidates not in government service furnish an indemnity bond of Rs 15 lakh to serve Punjab for 2 years, and All India Quota candidates furnish a bond of Rs 10 lakh to serve Punjab for 1 year. Confirm the latest terms in the 2026 corrigendum.

Is there a free exit option?

Free exit is available only during the First Round of counselling. Candidates joining a seat allotted in the 3rd round cannot resign afterwards.

Source: BFUHS Prospectus NEET-PG 2026 (dated October 2026). Seats, fees, bond and stipend are subject to Government of Punjab notifications and corrigenda; confirm on bfuhs.ac.in.

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