If you're a NEET UG 2026 candidate hoping to study MBBS or BDS in Punjab, there's a hard deadline you cannot miss. Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, which runs Punjab's state counselling, is closing Round 1 online registration on August 10, 2026, at 5 PM. This registration is the single entry point for 85% state quota MBBS and BDS seats — spread across government quota, management quota and minority quota seats — in Punjab's medical and dental colleges. Missing this window effectively means missing Round 1 of state counselling entirely, so timing and paperwork matter as much as your NEET score right now.
Punjab NEET UG aspirants must complete BFUHS Round 1 registration by August 10, 2026, 5 PM, and have their fee, domicile and category documents ready well before the correction window closes the next day.
What this registration actually covers
BFUHS's online registration is not a separate exam or test — it is the gateway application that determines whether you are even considered for seat allotment in Punjab's state quota MBBS and BDS seats. This single window covers 85% of seats across government and private medical/dental colleges in the state, including government quota, management quota, and minority quota categories.
Only candidates who have a valid NEET UG 2026 score and meet Punjab's domicile/eligibility norms should register here. If you're aiming for the 15% All India Quota seats instead, that is a separate process run by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC), and this BFUHS registration does not substitute for it.
Round 1 Timeline — Mark These Dates
BFUHS has released a detailed activity calendar for Round 1. Each stage has a firm cut-off, and there is very little buffer between steps, so aspirants should plan document collection and fee payment in advance rather than at the last moment.
| Stage | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Online registration closes | August 10, 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Application correction window | August 11, 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Registration fee payment closes | August 11, 2026, up to 3:00 PM |
| Provisional merit list released | August 13, 2026 |
| Objection window on merit list | August 14, 2026 |
| Online choice filling (preferences) | August 16 to 19, 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Provisional seat allotment declared | August 22, 2026 |
| Physical reporting and admission | August 25 to 29, 2026 |
Registration Fee — Know What You'll Pay
The registration fee is non-refundable and must be paid online through the BFUHS payment gateway before the fee window closes at 3 PM on August 11, 2026 — a day earlier than the correction window closes, so don't confuse the two deadlines.
General and other category candidates pay Rs. 5,900, which includes 18% GST on a base fee of Rs. 5,000. Candidates from the Scheduled Caste (SC) category pay a reduced fee of Rs. 2,950, again inclusive of 18% GST on a base amount of Rs. 2,500. Keep the payment receipt safe — you may need to produce it during physical document verification.
| Category | Registration Fee (incl. 18% GST) |
|---|---|
| General & Other Categories | Rs. 5,900 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | Rs. 2,950 |
Documents to Keep Ready
Since verification happens at speed once the merit list and choice-filling stages begin, it helps to scan and organise these documents before registering rather than scrambling afterward.
- NEET UG 2026 scorecard/rank letter and admit card
- Class 10 certificate and mark sheet (date of birth proof)
- Class 11 and Class 12 certificates and mark sheets
- Valid Punjab domicile/residence certificate
- Caste or reserved category certificate (SC/BC/EWS/exemption proof, if applicable)
- Aadhaar card or other valid photo ID
- 6–8 recent passport-size photographs
How to Register — Quick Steps
The process is entirely online through admission.bfuhsonline.ac.in or bfuhs.ac.in. A basic walk-through:
- Visit the official portal and select the MBBS/BDS Online Application 2026 link
- Register using your NEET UG 2026 roll number, application number, and an active mobile number/email to generate a password
- Log in and fill personal details, domicile category, reservation quota claims, and NEET scores
- Pay the registration fee via net banking, debit/credit card, or UPI
- Review the form carefully, submit, and save/print a copy for future counselling rounds
Why the Timeline Matters for Your Admission Chances
Punjab's counselling moves fast once registration closes — the provisional merit list appears just three days later, and choice filling for college preferences opens within a week. This means your rank position and preference strategy need to be thought through now, not after the merit list drops.
Also note that a candidate who registers but fails to pay the fee by the August 11, 3 PM deadline risks being excluded from the merit list even if the form itself was submitted correctly. Treat form submission and fee payment as two separate to-dos, both urgent.
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What is the last date to register for Punjab NEET UG 2026 Round 1 counselling?
August 10, 2026, up to 5:00 PM, on admission.bfuhsonline.ac.in or bfuhs.ac.in.
Can I correct mistakes in my BFUHS application after submitting it?
Yes, a correction window is open on August 11, 2026, up to 5:00 PM, right after registration closes.
What is the registration fee for Punjab NEET UG counselling 2026?
Rs. 5,900 (inclusive of 18% GST) for General and other categories, and Rs. 2,950 (inclusive of 18% GST) for SC category candidates.
By when must I pay the registration fee?
The fee payment window closes at 3:00 PM on August 11, 2026 — earlier than the correction window's 5 PM cutoff, so don't leave payment for the last moment.
When will the provisional merit list be released?
BFUHS will publish the provisional merit list on August 13, 2026, with an objection window the next day, August 14, 2026.
When does choice filling and seat allotment happen?
Choice filling runs from August 16 to 19, 2026 (up to 5 PM). Provisional seat allotment will be declared on August 22, 2026, followed by physical reporting at colleges from August 25 to 29, 2026.
Does this registration cover All India Quota seats too?
No. This BFUHS process is only for Punjab's 85% state quota MBBS and BDS seats (government, management, and minority quota). All India Quota seats are counselled separately by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
If you're targeting an MBBS or BDS seat in Punjab through state quota, don't wait until the last hour on August 10 — get your documents scanned, fee payment method ready, and domicile/category certificates in order today. Watch for the provisional merit list on August 13 and be ready to fill your college choices carefully between August 16 and 19, since that sequence largely decides which college you get in Round 1.
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