Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, the body that runs Punjab's state NEET UG counselling, has issued a public notice on 28 August 2026 debarring 11 named candidates from the 85% Punjab State Quota seats for the 2026-27 admission session. The university found that these candidates had applied for Punjab's State Quota MBBS/BDS seats while also applying under the State Quota of Chandigarh or Himachal Pradesh — something the rules do not allow. This is not a schedule or an application-opening notice; it is a disciplinary/eligibility action naming specific candidates who are now barred from Punjab's 85% quota seats. The notice is a reminder to every Punjab NEET aspirant that applying to more than one state's State Quota at the same time can cost you your seat entirely.
If you apply for Punjab's 85% State Quota seats, you cannot also apply under the State Quota of any other state — doing so gets you permanently debarred from the Punjab quota for that session.
What BFUHS actually did
BFUHS Faridkot handles admissions to the 85% State Quota seats in Punjab's MBBS and BDS colleges — these are the seats reserved for candidates who have a genuine link to Punjab, as opposed to the 15% All India Quota seats filled by MCC.
During verification of applications for the 2026-27 session, BFUHS cross-checked its applicant list against other states' counselling data. It found that 11 candidates who had applied for Punjab's 85% State Quota had also applied under the State Quota of another state — eight of them also applied in Chandigarh, and three also applied in Himachal Pradesh.
Because this violates Clause 18 of the Punjab Government's counselling notification dated 10 July 2026, BFUHS has debarred all 11 candidates from being considered for the 85% Punjab State Quota seats for this session.
The rule that was broken: Clause 18
Clause 18 of the Punjab Government's notification dated 10 July 2026 sets a condition for anyone applying under Punjab's State Quota: they must comply with rules that, in effect, prevent a candidate from simultaneously pursuing State Quota admission in more than one state.
Each state's State Quota is meant for candidates with a genuine domicile or residency link to that state. Applying for State Quota seats in two states at once is treated as an attempt to game the system, and the penalty is disqualification from the quota — not just a warning.
The 11 debarred candidates
The notice names each debarred candidate along with their father's name, NEET roll number, and the other state's quota they had also applied under. These candidates are now out of the running for Punjab's 85% State Quota seats for the 2026-27 session.
| Sr. No. | Candidate Name | Father's Name | NEET Roll Number | Also Applied Under State Quota Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Divam Gupta | Mukesh Gupta | 3805106075 | Chandigarh |
| 2 | Avneet Kaur | Lakhvir Singh | 3803108015 | Chandigarh |
| 3 | Harpreet Kaur | Karamjit Singh | 3814106180 | Chandigarh |
| 4 | Love Preet Saini | Subhash Chand | 3814101144 | Chandigarh |
| 5 | Palak Rani | Ravinder Pal | 3802105192 | Chandigarh |
| 6 | Rayna Nag | Rajesh Nag | 2303102488 | Chandigarh |
| 7 | Ridhima | Raju Kumar | 1601104042 | Chandigarh |
| 8 | Swadhya Shree | Amit Kumar Gupta | 3803104270 | Chandigarh |
| 9 | Vitasta Bhat | Deepak Bhat | 3804101305 | Himachal Pradesh |
| 10 | Babhneet Kaur | Harbinder Singh | 2410102339 | Himachal Pradesh |
| 11 | Nikhil | Hem Raj | 2404101085 | Himachal Pradesh |
Why this matters even if your name isn't on the list
This notice is a warning shot for every Punjab NEET aspirant, not just the 11 named candidates. If you plan to apply for Punjab's 85% State Quota, do not also apply under the State Quota of another state during the same counselling cycle. BFUHS is actively cross-verifying applicant data with other state counselling authorities, so a dual application will very likely be caught.
The consequence is not a fine or a resubmission chance — it is complete disqualification from that state's quota seats for the entire session. There is no indication in this notice of any appeal process or way to reverse the debarment.
If you are eligible for State Quota in more than one state (for example, due to residence in one state but domicile documents from another), get clarity on which single state's quota you are eligible to apply under before submitting any application, and stick to that one.
What happens next for these candidates
The notice states plainly that these 11 candidates are debarred from consideration for admission against the 85% Punjab State Quota seats for the 2026-27 academic session. This means BFUHS will not allot them a seat under Punjab's State Quota in any subsequent round of counselling.
The notice does not mention any effect on their All India Quota (15%) candidature run by MCC, or on their standing in the other state (Chandigarh or Himachal Pradesh) where they also applied — it deals only with their Punjab State Quota status.
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What exactly did these 11 candidates do wrong?
They applied for admission under Punjab's 85% State Quota and, at the same time, also applied under the State Quota of another state (Chandigarh or Himachal Pradesh). This dual State Quota application violates Clause 18 of the Punjab Government's notification dated 10.07.2026.
Can I apply for Punjab State Quota and Chandigarh State Quota together?
No. This notice shows that BFUHS treats simultaneous State Quota applications in two states as a rule violation and debars the candidate from the Punjab quota entirely.
Does this affect the 15% All India Quota seats too?
The notice only addresses Punjab's 85% State Quota seats. It does not mention any action against these candidates' All India Quota candidature, which is handled separately by MCC.
Is there any way for a debarred candidate to appeal or get reinstated?
The notice does not mention any appeal mechanism. It states the debarment plainly for the 2026-27 session without describing a review process.
Where can I read the exact rule (Clause 18) that was violated?
The notice refers to Clause 18 of the Government of Punjab Notification dated 10.07.2026 but does not reproduce its full text. Candidates should refer to that notification, usually available on the BFUHS or Punjab counselling website, for the complete wording.
I'm eligible for State Quota in two states because of my family's residence history — what should I do?
Based on this notice, you should choose and apply under only one state's State Quota. Applying in more than one, even if you believe you're eligible in both, risks debarment as seen in this list.
Does this notice affect the counselling schedule or dates for other Punjab candidates?
No. This notice does not mention any change to counselling dates or schedules. It is a debarment list, not a schedule update.
If your name appears on this list, you are debarred from Punjab's 85% State Quota seats for the 2026-27 session — there is no mention of an appeal process in the notice. Every other Punjab NEET aspirant should take this as a clear warning: apply under only one state's State Quota, and verify your eligibility carefully before submitting your application. Keep checking the official BFUHS admission portal for further counselling updates.
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