Punjab NEET PG 2026 Round 2 Counselling: Dates, Fees & Eligibility

Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, has released the official schedule for Round 2 of NEET PG 2026 counselling for admission to MD, MS, PG Diploma, DNB, Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine, and Six Months Training in Ultrasonography courses in Punjab. Round 2 is now open to both candidates who did not secure a seat in Round 1 and those seeking to upgrade their allotted seats. Fresh registration begins 14 November, with choice filing from 20–22 November and final allotment on 25 November. This is a critical opportunity for candidates to secure a postgraduate medical seat in Punjab state colleges.

What is Round 2 Counselling and Who Can Apply?

Round 2 is a second opportunity to secure a postgraduate medical seat in Punjab under NEET PG 2026. It is open to five distinct categories of candidates: those who did not get any seat in Round 1, those whose Round 1 seat was cancelled during document verification, those who joined Round 1 and wish to upgrade, those who took free exit in Round 1 and wish to re-enter, and fresh applicants who did not register in Round 1.

The courses available include MD (Doctor of Medicine), MS (Master of Surgery), PG Diploma, DNB (Diplomate of National Board — a broad-speciality qualification equivalent to MD/MS), Post Graduate Diploma in Sports Medicine, and Six Months Training in Ultrasonography. Seats are offered across government and private medical colleges in Punjab.

Candidates who have already joined a Round 1 allotted seat in Punjab can surrender it with free exit and participate in Round 2 for a better seat. However, if you do not join your Round 2 allotted seat, your security deposit will be forfeited and you will not be eligible for further rounds.

• Category-I: Did not get any seat in Round 1
• Category-II: Round 1 seat cancelled during document verification; changed category or PWD status
• Category-III: Joined Round 1 allotted seat and seeking upgrade
• Category-IV: Took free exit in Round 1; can re-enter with earlier registration details
• Category-V: Fresh applicants; did not register in Round 1

Important Dates: Registration, Choice Filing & Allotment

The entire Round 2 process spans from 13 November to 30 November 2026. All dates and times are strict; missing a deadline means you cannot participate in that step. The schedule is designed to move quickly, so mark every date on your calendar and set reminders.

Registration and security deposit submission must be completed by 16 November. Choice filing (selecting your preferred colleges and specialties) runs from 20–22 November. Allotment results are displayed on 25 November, and you must join your allotted college by 30 November or forfeit your security deposit.

Registration & Fees: What You Must Pay

Fresh applicants (those registering for the first time in Round 2) must pay an application fee of ₹5,900 (or ₹2,950 if you belong to the SC category). This fee includes 18% GST and is paid through the university's online payment portal. This is a one-time registration fee and is separate from the security deposit.

In addition to the registration fee, all candidates — whether fresh or already registered — must deposit a security amount to confirm their willingness to participate in Round 2. This security deposit is refundable if you join your allotted seat and complete the admission process. However, if you do not join, the deposit is forfeited.

The security deposit amount depends on the type of college you are applying to: ₹25,000 for government colleges (or ₹10,000 if you are SC, BC, or PwD), and ₹2,00,000 for private colleges. After allotment, you will pay the balance of the six-month course fee (total fee minus the security deposit already paid) through the university payment gateway.

• Fresh registration fee: ₹5,900 (₹2,950 for SC candidates), including 18% GST
• Security deposit for government colleges: ₹25,000 (₹10,000 for SC/BC/PwD)
• Security deposit for private colleges: ₹2,00,000
• All payments made through university online portal
• Security deposit is refundable only if you join and complete admission; forfeited if you do not join

How to Register & Submit Your Application

Fresh applicants must register online between 14 and 16 November 2026. Visit the BFUHS admission portal, fill in your personal, educational, and NEET PG score details, and upload all required documents (NEET PG admit card, score card, MBBS degree certificate, etc.). Pay the registration fee of ₹5,900 (or ₹2,950 for SC) through the university payment gateway. After successful payment, you will receive a registration confirmation.

All candidates — fresh and already registered — must then submit their willingness to participate in Round 2 by depositing the security amount between 14 and 16 November. This willingness submission is mandatory; if you do not submit it, your candidature will not be considered for Round 2. The security deposit must be paid through the university portal.

After registration and willingness submission, you have until 17 November 2026 at 3:00 PM to correct or edit any information in your application form (category, minority quota, personal details, etc.). Once you lock your form at 3:00 PM on 17 November, no changes are allowed in any future round. If you are a fresh applicant and need to edit your category or minority quota, you must visit the Admission Branch in person with relevant proof; email requests will not be entertained.

• Fresh registration: 14–16 Nov 2026 via online portal
• Pay registration fee (₹5,900 or ₹2,950 for SC) through university payment gateway
• Submit willingness + security deposit: 14–16 Nov 2026
• Edit/correct application: until 17 Nov 2026, 3:00 PM
• After 3:00 PM on 17 Nov, application is locked and cannot be changed
• For category/quota changes, visit Admission Branch in person with proof (no email requests)

Special Quotas: NRI, Minority, and PCMS Incentive

If you are applying under the NRI (Non-Resident Indian) quota, you must first obtain an Eligibility Certificate from BFUHS. The application form for the Eligibility Certificate is available on the university website. After obtaining the certificate, submit a hard copy of your admission application form at the university office by 17 November 2026 at 3:00 PM. Without the Eligibility Certificate, your NRI application will not be processed.

Candidates applying under Sikh Minority or Christian Minority quotas must report to the designated minority institution for verification of their minority status: SGRD Institute of Medical Sciences, Amritsar (for Sikh Minority) or Christian Medical College, Ludhiana (for Christian Minority). If you were already verified in Round 1, you do not need to verify again. If you registered under Minority Quota in Round 1 but were not verified, you must report to the institute in Round 2 for verification.

PCMS (Punjab Civil Medical Services) incentive category candidates must submit a hard copy of their online admission application form, along with self-attested copies of all certificates, NOC (No Objection Certificate), and Eligibility Certificate issued by the Competent Authority, plus proof of fee remittance. All documents must be submitted in person at the Admission Branch, BFUHS, Faridkot, by 17 November 2026 at 3:00 PM.

• NRI quota: Obtain Eligibility Certificate first; submit hard copy of admission form by 17 Nov, 3:00 PM
• Sikh Minority: Report to SGRD Institute, Amritsar for verification (skip if already verified in Round 1)
• Christian Minority: Report to CMC, Ludhiana for verification (skip if already verified in Round 1)
• PCMS incentive: Submit hard copy of form + certificates + NOC + Eligibility Certificate + fee proof by 17 Nov, 3:00 PM

Filling Your Choices: How to Rank Colleges & Specialties

After your application is locked and the provisional merit list is displayed (18 November), you will be invited to fill your choices of colleges and specialties. This happens from 20–22 November 2026. Log in to the university portal and rank your preferred colleges and specialties in order of preference. You can list as many choices as you wish; the allotment algorithm will match you to the highest-ranked choice for which you are eligible based on your merit rank and the available seats.

When filling choices, remember that vacancies may have changed since the initial display on 13 November. Candidates from Round 1 may have surrendered seats, creating new vacancies. The vacancy position is updated automatically in the portal, so review the latest vacancy list before finalizing your choices. You can submit choices even if a seat is not currently shown as vacant, because vacancies will continue to update as Round 1 candidates surrender seats.

Be strategic: rank your choices in genuine order of preference, starting with your most desired college and specialty. The allotment is based on merit rank and your choice ranking, so if you rank a seat first and you are eligible for it, you will be allotted that seat. Once allotted, you cannot change your choice.

• Choice filling window: 20–22 Nov 2026
• Rank colleges and specialties in order of preference
• You can list as many choices as you wish
• Vacancies update automatically; check latest vacancy before finalizing
• Allotment is based on merit rank and your choice ranking
• Once allotted, you cannot change your choice

Merit List & Objections: Checking Your Eligibility

On 18 November 2026, the university will display the Provisional Merit List of all candidates who have submitted their willingness to participate in Round 2. Check this list immediately to confirm that your name appears and that your details (name, NEET PG score, category, etc.) are correct. If your name is missing or your details are wrong, you must file an objection.

If you find any error in the Provisional Merit List, you have until 19 November 2026 at 3:00 PM to submit an objection by email to pgbfuhs@ggsmch.org. Clearly state the error and provide supporting documents (e.g., your NEET PG score card, registration confirmation). The university will review your objection and, if valid, will update the merit list.

A revised Provisional Merit List will be displayed on 19 November 2026 if any changes were made after objections. This revised list is final and will be used for seat allotment. If your name does not appear on the final merit list, you are not eligible for Round 2 allotment and cannot proceed further.

• Provisional Merit List displayed: 18 Nov 2026
• Check your name and details immediately
• File objections by email to pgbfuhs@ggsmch.org by 19 Nov, 3:00 PM
• Revised Merit List displayed: 19 Nov 2026 (if changes made)
• Final Merit List is used for seat allotment

Allotment & Joining: What Happens After Your Seat is Allotted

Seat allotment is processed on 23–24 November 2026 based on your merit rank, your choice ranking, and the available seats. The Provisional Allotment Result is displayed on 25 November 2026. Log in to the portal and check which college and specialty you have been allotted. If you believe the allotment is incorrect (e.g., you were allotted a lower choice despite being eligible for a higher one), you have until 26 November 2026 at 3:00 PM to submit an objection in person at the university office.

After objections are considered, a Revised Provisional Allotment is displayed on 26 November 2026. This is your final allotment. You must then pay the balance fee (six-month course fee minus the security deposit you already paid) through the university payment gateway between 27 and 30 November 2026. After paying the balance fee, report to your allotted college to complete the admission process (document verification, hostel registration, etc.). You must join by 30 November 2026 or your security deposit will be forfeited.

Joining is mandatory if you wish to retain your seat and your security deposit. If you do not join by 30 November, your seat will be cancelled, your security deposit will be forfeited, and you will not be eligible for further rounds of counselling. If you join your Round 2 seat and later wish to leave, you can resign within a stipulated period, but your security deposit will still be forfeited.

• Allotment processing: 23–24 Nov 2026
• Provisional Allotment displayed: 25 Nov 2026
• File allotment objections in person by 26 Nov, 3:00 PM
• Revised Allotment displayed: 26 Nov 2026 (final)
• Pay balance fee: 27–30 Nov 2026 through university portal
• Join your allotted college: 27–30 Nov 2026
• Failure to join by 30 Nov = forfeited security deposit + ineligible for further rounds

Free Exit & Seat Surrender: How to Change Your Mind

If you joined a Round 1 allotted seat in Punjab and now wish to participate in Round 2 for a better seat, you can surrender your Round 1 seat with free exit. To do this, submit an application of seat surrender to the Principal of your current college. The Principal will then surrender the seat on the online portal, and the vacancy will be updated automatically. This allows you to participate in Round 2 without losing your security deposit from Round 1.

The deadline to surrender your Round 1 seat is 19 November 2026. After this date, you cannot surrender and participate in Round 2. If you surrender your Round 1 seat and participate in Round 2, you are eligible for allotment in Round 2. If you are allotted a seat in Round 2, you must join it by 30 November or your security deposit will be forfeited.

Important: Once you join a Round 2 allotted seat, you can resign within a stipulated period, but your security deposit will be forfeited. If you do not join your Round 2 seat at all, your security deposit is also forfeited, and you cannot participate in further rounds unless you register afresh with a new security deposit.

• Free exit available for Round 1 joiners until 19 Nov 2026
• Submit seat surrender application to your college Principal
• Vacancy updates automatically after surrender
• You can then participate in Round 2 for a better seat
• If you join Round 2 and later resign, security deposit is forfeited
• If you do not join Round 2, security deposit is forfeited and you cannot participate in further rounds

Critical Traps: What Gets Your Application Rejected or Seat Cancelled

One of the most common reasons for rejection or seat cancellation is providing incorrect or false information at the time of registration. If you give wrong information (e.g., incorrect NEET PG score, false category, wrong MBBS degree details) and a seat is allotted based on that false information, your admission will be cancelled at the time of reporting or document verification. Your security deposit will be forfeited, and you will not be eligible for further rounds.

Another critical trap is failing to produce required documents at the time of joining. You must have originals of your NEET PG score card, MBBS degree certificate, category certificate (if applicable), medical fitness certificate, and any other documents specified in the prospectus. If you cannot produce these documents, your admission will be cancelled and your security deposit forfeited.

Missing deadlines is also fatal. If you do not register by 16 November, do not submit willingness by 16 November, do not fill choices by 22 November, or do not join by 30 November, you are automatically out of Round 2. There are no extensions or exceptions. Similarly, if you do not lock your application by 3:00 PM on 17 November, you cannot edit it later, so any errors will remain.

Candidates who have become ineligible due to inadequate documents (e.g., MBBS degree not yet awarded, category certificate not issued, medical fitness certificate missing) are not eligible for Round 2 allotment. Check the eligibility criteria in the prospectus and ensure you have all required documents before registering.

• ⚠️ False information at registration = seat cancellation + forfeited deposit + ineligible for further rounds
• ⚠️ Missing required documents at joining = admission cancelled + forfeited deposit
• ⚠️ Missing any deadline = automatic exclusion from that step (no extensions)
• ⚠️ Inadequate documents per eligibility criteria = ineligible for allotment
• ⚠️ Not locking application by 17 Nov, 3:00 PM = cannot edit later
• ⚠️ Not joining by 30 Nov = forfeited deposit + ineligible for further rounds

What Happens in Round 3 & Beyond: Upgrading & Further Chances

If you join a Round 2 allotted seat, you can participate in Round 3 to try to upgrade to a better seat. However, if you do not join your Round 2 seat, you will not be eligible for Round 3 unless you register afresh with a new security deposit. This means you will lose your Round 2 security deposit and have to pay a new one for Round 3.

If you join your Round 3 upgraded seat, you will not be allowed to resign or leave that seat. This is the final round, and once you join, you are committed to that seat for the entire course duration. If you do not join your Round 3 allotted seat, your security deposit is forfeited and you are not eligible for any further rounds of counselling.

Seat conversion (NRI seats, reserved category seats, and IP seats being converted to open merit) happens only in Round 3, after all eligible candidates in those categories have been exhausted. This means if you are in the open merit category, you may get additional seats available in Round 3 that were not available in earlier rounds.

• Round 3 available for candidates who joined Round 2 seat
• If you did not join Round 2, you must register afresh for Round 3 (new security deposit required)
• Round 3 is the final round; if you join, you cannot resign
• Seat conversion to open merit happens in Round 3 only
• If you do not join Round 3, you are ineligible for further counselling

Frequently asked questions

Round 2 registration opens on 14 November 2026 and closes on 16 November 2026. If you are eligible (did not get a seat in Round 1, your Round 1 seat was cancelled, you joined Round 1 and want to upgrade, you took free exit, or you are a fresh applicant), register immediately, pay the security deposit, and submit your willingness by 16 November. Fill your choices from 20–22 November, check your allotment on 25 November, and join your allotted college by 30 November 2026. Missing any deadline means automatic exclusion from that step. For detailed information, visit the BFUHS admission portal or contact the Admission Branch.