Punjab NEET PG 2025 Counselling Round 1 Begins

The admission process for postgraduate medical courses in Punjab has officially begun! The Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, the designated authority for the state's counselling, has initiated the registration for Punjab NEET PG Round 1 Counselling 2025 on its official website, bfuhs.ac.in. This is a critical first step for all candidates who have qualified the NEET PG 2025 examination and are seeking admission to MD/MS and PG Diploma courses under the state quota seats in government and private medical colleges across Punjab.

Registration and Financial Obligations

Aspirants must complete their registration online within the stipulated deadline to be considered for the seat allotment process. The application fee for Round 1 counselling is ₹5,900 for General category candidates and ₹2,950 for SC candidates, which includes GST charges and is non-refundable.

A significant detail for candidates aiming for a seat is the mandated security deposit. For those aspiring to get admission into private colleges in Punjab, the security amount is set at a substantial ₹2,00,000 (Rupees Two Lakh only). For candidates opting only for government seats, the security deposit is considerably lower. This security amount is typically refundable if a candidate is not allotted a seat or joins the allotted college in the first round (under specific rules), but it is forfeited in case a candidate is allotted a seat but does not report, or decides to leave the seat after a certain round. Aspirants are strongly advised to consult the official prospectus for the precise terms and conditions related to the security deposit refund and forfeiture, as this is a crucial financial decision.

The Counselling Process and Important Documents

The Punjab NEET PG Counselling 2025 for 50% State Quota seats will be conducted entirely online in multiple rounds, typically including Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and a final Stray Vacancy Round.

The process involves several key stages:

1. Online Registration and Fee Payment: As already announced, this is the first stage where candidates register on the BFUHS portal and pay the non-refundable registration fee and the prescribed security deposit.
2. Provisional Merit List: Following registration, the university releases a state merit list based on the candidates’ NEET PG 2025 scores, making all listed candidates eligible for the next stage.
3. Choice Filling and Locking: This is perhaps the most strategic step. Eligible candidates must log in to the portal and indicate their preferred courses and colleges in descending order of priority. Candidates must carefully lock their choices before the last date, as the choices cannot be modified afterward.
4. Seat Allotment: Based on the candidates' state merit rank, their filled choices, and the availability of seats under their respective category, BFUHS publishes the seat allotment result online.
5. Reporting to Allotted College: Candidates who are allotted a seat in Round 1 must download their provisional allotment letter and report to the respective institution within the specified timeline for document verification and completion of admission formalities, including payment of the first year's tuition fee.

Aspirants must keep all necessary documents ready, including their NEET PG 2025 result and rank letter, MBBS mark sheets, internship completion certificate, permanent/provisional registration certificate from MCI/NMC/State Medical Council, Domicile Certificate (for state quota), Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable), and multiple passport-size photographs.

Strategic Advice for Aspiring Medical Postgraduates

Given the competitive nature of medical admissions, all medical stream aspirants must stay updated with the official schedule, prospectus, and all notices released by BFUHS on its website. Carefully check the tentative seat matrix and the specialty-wise fee structure released by the university to make informed decisions during the choice-filling stage. Being strategic about college and course preference is key to securing a desired PG seat. For regular updates, follow Only Education News.