The process of admission to MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) and BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) courses in medical and dental institutes in the state of Punjab for the session 2023 onwards is governed by specific guidelines and criteria set by the Government of Punjab. In this article, we will provide an overview of the admission process, eligibility criteria, and other important information for aspiring students.
The Government of Punjab has released a notification outlining the admission criteria for MBBS and BDS courses in government and private medical/dental institutes, including institutes under private universities and minority institutions. The admissions will be based on the merit of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET).
Admission Criteria
All admissions to government quota seats, management quota seats, NRI quota seats, minority quota seats, and other seats in government and private medical/dental institutes in Punjab will be based on the merit obtained in the NEET examination. The NEET is a national-level entrance test conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Centralized Counselling
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) has been authorized by the Government of Punjab to conduct centralized counselling for admissions to MBBS and BDS courses based on the NEET marks. Candidates will apply to BFUHS for all seats except the All India quota seats.
Reservation Policy
Candidates from reserved categories have the right to compete for admission in general/unreserved category seats based on their merit during the counselling. Such candidates, once selected, will not be counted towards admission in the reserved category.
Schedule of Counselling and Classes
The schedule for counselling, admission, and commencement of classes will be in accordance with the schedule laid down by the National Medical Commission, Dental Council of India, Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, and the State Government. The details regarding fee and other charges for application submission and counselling will be notified by BFUHS based on government approval.
Government Quota and All India Quota
Out of the total seats in government institutes, 15% seats will be filled through the All India Quota counselling conducted by the Medical Counselling Committee of the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. The remaining 85% seats will be filled based on the merit of NEET through the Admission Committee constituted by the Government of Punjab.
Official Website for Seat Details
The official website of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot (www.bfuhs.ac.in) will provide detailed information about the institutions and category-wise seats available for MBBS and BDS courses in Punjab.
Eligibility for State Quota
To be eligible for the state quota, the candidate must fulfill the following conditions:
- The candidate should be a citizen of India.
- The candidate must have passed 10+1 and 10+2 from the state of Punjab.
- The candidate should have been born in the state of Punjab.
- The candidate must be a permanent resident of Punjab.
Note: The definition of a permanent resident includes candidates who have studied for a period of 5 years in Punjab or have studied in Punjab for 2 years immediately preceding the qualifying examination. It also includes children/wards of Punjab Government employees, employees of the Government of India posted in Punjab, and residents living outside Punjab due to their service or other specific circumstances.
Additional Eligibility Categories
Certain additional categories of candidates are also eligible for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in medical and dental institutes in Punjab. These include:
- Wards of defense personnel posted in Punjab.
- Candidates seeking admissions under the NRI category.
- Candidates belonging to minority communities competing for the minority quota in minority institutions.
- Children/wards/dependents of regular Central Government employees posted inside Punjab for at least two years out of the three years preceding the year of passing the 10+2 examination.
After the completion of the admission process for medical courses, there are often leftover seats available. To ensure transparency and fairness, a specific procedure is followed to fill these seats. The following sections will shed light on the various aspects of this procedure.
The Role of the Admission Committee
The admission committee plays a crucial role in conducting the counseling for leftover seats. This committee is responsible for organizing the entire process and ensuring that it aligns with the guidelines set by the regulatory authorities. The committee members evaluate the merit of the candidates and allocate seats accordingly.
Merit Criteria for Filling Leftover Seats
To maintain consistency, the merit criteria for filling leftover seats are the same as those for the NEET examination. The admission committee considers the NEET merit list to determine the eligibility of candidates for the remaining seats. Candidates with higher ranks in the NEET examination have a better chance of securing these seats.
No Fresh Applications Required
It’s important to note that no fresh applications are called for filling leftover seats. The admission committee solely relies on the existing applications submitted by candidates during the initial admission process. Therefore, it’s essential to apply for the course within the specified deadline to be considered for both regular and leftover seats.
The Appellate Authority
In the event of any dispute regarding the admission process for leftover seats, the appellate authority comes into play. The Director of Research and Medical Education in Punjab serves as the appellate authority. Candidates can approach this authority to address their concerns and seek resolution.
Fee Structure
Fee for admission for M.B.B.S course in Govt. Medical Institutions / Govt. Societies as per notification Dated 29.05.2020:Â
| s.no. | MBBS Course | Fee Annually(Rs.) |
| 1 | First yr | 174000 |
| 2 | Second ye | 191000 |
| 3 | Third yr | 208000 |
| 4 | Fourth yr | 226000 |
| 5 | Fifth yr | 106000 |
Fee for admission for B.D.S. course in Govt. Dental Institutions / Govt. Societies:
| s.no. | BDS Course | Fee Annually(Rs.) |
| 1 | First yr | 80000 |
| 2 | Second ye | 90000 |
| 3 | Third yr | 100000 |
| 4 | Fourth yr | 110000 |
Hostel Fee Including room rent, electricity charges and utensils- Rs.19,800/- (As per Notification No. 7/107/2012-5HB3/209 dated 11.02.2015) with 5% increase for each subsequent year with index year 2015.
 Fee for admission to Private Institutes / Universities: MBBS Course:Â
| COURSE | GOVT quota 50% in INR | MGT quota 50% in INR |
| 1 | 405825 | 1040000 |
| 2 | 445200 | 1147000 |
| 3 | 486150 | 1251000 |
| 4 | 527100 | 1354500 |
| 5 | 283500 | 729800 |
Fee for admission to Private Institutes / Universities: Course BDS Course 1
| COURSE | GOVT quota 50% in INR | MGT quota 50% in INR |
| 1 | 165000 | 220000 |
| 2 | 181500 | 242000 |
| 3 | 199650 | 266200 |
| 4 | 219615 | 292820 |
Fee for admission to Govt./Private Medical/Dental Institutes under NRI Quota Seats:
| S.no | Category | Fee Full course in USD |
| 1 | 15% NRI Qouta MBBS | 110000 |
| 2 | 15% NRI Qouta BDS | 44000 |
*Subject to change as per Notification of the Government
 Fee for SGRDUHS, Amritsar
MBBS course
| COURSE | FEE in INR |
| 1yr | 1040000 |
| 2yr | 1147000 |
| 3yr | 1251000 |
| 4yr | 1354500 |
| 5yr | 729800 |
Reservation in Government Medical/Dental Colleges:Â
- Scheduled Castes : 25%
- Backward Classes :10%
- Backward Area/ Border Area (1% each): 2%
- Persons with disability :5%
- Sports Persons :1%
- Children/Grandchildren of terrorist affected persons 1%Â
- Children/Grandchildren of Sikh riot affected persons 1%Â
- Wards of Defence Personnel 1%Â
- Wards of Punjab Police Personnel, Punjab Armed Police, Punjab Home Guards and Para-Military Forces (in order of preference to the exclusion of next category) 1%.Â
- Children/grandchildren of freedom fighters of Punjab 1%Â
- EWS 10% seats are to be earmarked for “Economically Weaker Section (EWS)” category.
 Admission to Private Institutes/UniversitiesÂ
- The distribution of seats in Private Medical/Dental Institutions shall be:
- Government quota seats : 50%
- Management/Minority quota seat: 50%Â (including 15% NRI quota)
-  Reservation in Private Institutes/Universities (for Government/Management quota seats) shall be as under: The reservation for the State quota seats in Private Institutes in various categories for admission to the Undergraduate courses in Private Medical/ Dental Institutes shall be as under:
- Â Scheduled Castes : 25%
- Backward Classes :10 %
- Backward Area/ Border Area (1% each): 2%Â
- Persons with disability :5%Â
- Sports Persons :1%
- Children/Grandchildren of terrorist affected persons 1%Â
- Children/Grandchildren of Sikh riot affected persons 1%Â
- Wards of Defence Personnel 1%
- Â Wards of Punjab Police Personnel, Punjab Armed Police, Punjab Home Guards and Para-Military Forces (in order of preference to the exclusion of next category) 1%.
- Â Children/grandchildren of freedom fighters of Punjab 1%
- Migrants from Jammu & Kashmir due to terrorist violence 1%
 Non-Resident Indian (NRI) SEATSÂ
15% seats in all Private Institutes/Guru Gobind Singh Medical College Faridkot and 13 seats each in Govt. Medical College, Patiala and Amritsar and 3 seats in Govt. Dental College, Amritsar and 4 seats in Govt. Dental College, Patiala shall be earmarked for the Non-Resident Indians in the following order:
Category I: NRI/Children of NRI who originally belong to the State of Punjab.
Category II: NRI/Children of NRI who originally belong to an Indian State other than Punjab.Â
