Punjab NEET PG Round-3 Merit Lists Published; Aspirants Download Category-wise PDFs

Baba Farid University of Health Sciences has published the Punjab NEET PG Round-3 provisional merit list today, January 29, 2026.A total of 833 candidates have been declared eligible to participate in this round of state quota counselling. The list includes category-wise rankings for government and private medical colleges, including minority and NRI quotas. Candidates have a limited window to submit objections and proceed with the choice-filling process on the official portal. The Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, has officially released the provisional merit lists for the Punjab NEET PG Round-3 counselling. As of January 29, 2026, the lists are available for download on the university’s official portal, providing a clear ranking of the 833 candidates deemed eligible for this stage. This publication follows the recent revision of the qualifying cut-off scores, which allowed a broader range of aspirants to compete for the remaining postgraduate seats in the state.

The merit list provides a comprehensive overview of the candidates based on their NEET PG scores and their preferences for different institutional categories. According to the BFUHS notification, the pool of eligible candidates is divided among those seeking seats in government-run colleges and those open to private institutions. This categorization is essential for the subsequent choice-filling and allotment phases.

• A total of 833 candidates are featured in the provisional merit list for the state quota.
• Approximately 567 candidates have opted for both government and private medical colleges.
• The university has also published separate lists for the Sikh Minority, Christian Minority, and NRI quotas.
• The lowering of the percentile to the 7th for UR and zero for SC/ST/OBC has significantly increased the number of participants in this round.

Objection Window and Choice-Filling Timeline

Following the release of the provisional list, BFUHS has provided a brief window for candidates to raise objections regarding their merit rank or category details. This ensures the accuracy of the final list before the seat allotment begins. Candidates must adhere to the strictly defined schedule to avoid missing out on the final opportunity for regular state-level admissions.

Procedural Requirements for Seat Surrender and Upgradation

The university has also clarified the rules for candidates who have already joined seats in previous rounds. The ability to surrender a seat or opt for an upgrade is governed by specific regulations intended to prevent seat blocking and ensure that vacancies are filled by deserving candidates. The official portal at bfuhs.ac.in remains the central hub for these administrative actions.

• Candidates wishing to surrender their Round-1 or Round-2 seats must do so by January 30, 2026, to be eligible for Round-3.
• The surrender process involves a forfeiture of the security deposit as per the MCC and state guidelines.
• Fresh choice filling is mandatory for all candidates included in the Round-3 merit list.
• Final seat allotment results will be determined based on the revised vacancy position published by the Medical Counselling Committee.

Conclusion

The publication of the Punjab NEET PG Round-3 merit lists signifies the final stages of the 2025 state counselling process. With 833 candidates now eligible to fill the remaining vacancies, the competition for specialized branches in both government and private sectors remains intense. The swift handling of objections and choice-filling will pave the way for the final allotment results scheduled for next week.

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