Punjab NEET UG 2026: Candidate Debarred from 85% State Quota Seats

Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, has issued a public notice debarring one candidate from admission against Punjab's 85% state quota seats for the 2026-27 academic session. The candidate was found to have applied for admission against both Punjab's state quota seats AND Uttar Pradesh's state quota seats simultaneously — a violation of Punjab's admission rules. This is part of an ongoing series of debarment notices as the university verifies candidate eligibility during counselling. If you are applying for Punjab state quota seats, you must understand this rule: applying to multiple states' counselling at the same time will result in your debarment and cancellation of any provisional allotment you may have received.

What Happened: The Debarment

On 16 September 2026, BFUHS Faridkot published a notice debarring one candidate, Ayat Saleem (NEET Roll No. 3803104477, Punjab Registration No. 556278), from consideration for admission against the 85% Punjab State Quota seats. The candidate holds UP (Uttar Pradesh) state domicile.

The reason for debarment is clear: Ayat Saleem applied for admission against Punjab's 85% state quota seats AND simultaneously applied for counselling/admission against Uttar Pradesh's state quota seats. This dual application violates Clause 18 of the Government of Punjab Notification dated 10 July 2026, which sets out the conditions candidates must meet to be eligible for Punjab state quota seats.

This is not an isolated case. The notice references two earlier debarment notices issued on 28 August 2026 and 29 August 2026, and another on 8 September 2026, indicating that the university is systematically checking all applications for compliance with Punjab's rules.

The Rule You Must Know: Clause 18 of Punjab's Notification

Clause 18 of the Government of Punjab Notification (dated 10 July 2026) contains specific conditions that every candidate applying for Punjab's 85% state quota seats must follow. The most critical condition — and the one that led to this debarment — is that you cannot apply for state quota seats in more than one state or union territory.

In plain terms: if you apply for Punjab state quota seats, you must NOT apply for state quota seats in any other state (such as Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, etc.) at the same time. You can apply for All India Quota (AIQ) seats alongside Punjab state quota, but not for another state's quota seats.

The university verifies this by cross-checking your application against the counselling records of other states. If you are found to have applied to multiple states' counselling, you will be debarred from Punjab state quota seats, and if you have already received a provisional allotment, it will be cancelled immediately.

Who Is Affected: The Debarred Candidate

The candidate debarred in this notice is:

Ayat Saleem, NEET Roll No. 3803104477, Punjab Registration No. 556278, Father's Name: Saleem Ahmad, Domicile: UP State.

• If your name appears on this list, you are debarred from admission against the 85% Punjab State Quota seats for the 2026-27 academic session.
• Your provisional allotment (if you received one) is liable to be cancelled immediately.
• You may still be eligible for All India Quota (AIQ) seats or seats in other states where you have applied, but NOT for Punjab state quota seats.

The Consequence: Debarment and Allotment Cancellation

Debarment means you are permanently excluded from consideration for admission against Punjab's 85% state quota seats for this academic session (2026-27). You cannot appeal this decision or apply again for these seats in the same session.

If you had already received a provisional allotment (a seat offered to you in an earlier round of counselling), that allotment will be cancelled immediately. You will lose that seat, and it will be offered to the next eligible candidate on the merit list.

The notice also warns that the university may take 'any other action permissible under law, rules, regulations or the admission prospectus' — meaning there could be additional consequences beyond debarment, though the notice does not specify what these might be.

Why This Rule Exists: Preventing Dual Admissions

State quota seats are reserved for candidates with domicile in that state. Punjab reserves 85% of its MBBS and BDS seats for candidates who are domiciled in Punjab. These seats are funded by the state and are meant to serve the state's medical education and healthcare needs.

If a candidate applies for state quota seats in multiple states simultaneously, they could potentially secure a seat in more than one state and then choose which one to accept, leaving other states' seats unfilled and wasting public resources. To prevent this, states have rules requiring candidates to commit to one state's quota at a time.

By enforcing this rule strictly, Punjab ensures that state quota seats go to candidates who are genuinely committed to studying in Punjab, not to candidates who are 'shopping around' for the best offer across multiple states.

Important: What This Means for Other Candidates

If you are currently applying for Punjab state quota seats, this notice is a warning: do not apply for state quota seats in any other state at the same time. The university WILL verify this, and you WILL be caught if you violate the rule.

You are allowed to apply for All India Quota (AIQ) seats alongside Punjab state quota seats — that is not a violation. But state quota seats in other states are off-limits.

If you have already applied for state quota seats in another state (such as UP, Haryana, or Rajasthan), you should immediately withdraw your application from that state's counselling before the next round of Punjab counselling. Contact the other state's counselling authority to withdraw. If you do not, and the university discovers the dual application, you will be debarred.

How the University Verifies: Cross-State Checking

BFUHS does not rely on candidates to self-report. The university has access to counselling data from other states and cross-checks applications to identify candidates who have applied to multiple states' quota seats.

This verification happens during the counselling process, which is why debarment notices are issued in batches as the university processes applications. The notice you are reading is part of an ongoing series — earlier notices were issued on 28 August, 29 August, and 8 September 2026.

The fact that the university is issuing multiple debarment notices suggests that many candidates have made this mistake. Do not be one of them.

What to Do If Your Name Appears on the List

If you are the debarred candidate (Ayat Saleem), you are no longer eligible for Punjab state quota seats in 2026-27. However, you may still have options:

1. Check if you are eligible for All India Quota (AIQ) seats. If you applied for AIQ counselling, you can continue in that process.

2. Check if you have applied for state quota seats in other states (such as your home state, UP). You may be able to secure a seat there.

3. Contact BFUHS Admission Branch to confirm your status and understand any other implications of the debarment.

4. Do not attempt to re-apply for Punjab state quota seats in the same session — you will be rejected.

What to Do If You Are Still in the Application Process

If you have not yet applied for Punjab state quota seats, or if you are in the middle of counselling, follow these steps:

1. Decide: Do you want to apply for Punjab state quota seats, or do you want to apply for another state's quota seats? You cannot do both simultaneously.

2. If you choose Punjab: Apply only for Punjab state quota seats (and optionally for AIQ seats). Do not apply for any other state's quota seats.

3. If you choose another state: Do not apply for Punjab state quota seats. Apply only for that state's quota seats (and optionally for AIQ seats).

4. If you have already made a mistake and applied to multiple states: Immediately withdraw your application from all but one state's counselling. Contact the counselling authorities of the states you are withdrawing from and request withdrawal before the next round begins.

5. Keep records of all your applications and withdrawals. If the university questions you later, you will need proof that you withdrew from other states' counselling.

Key Dates and References

This notice was issued on 16 September 2026 (Ref. No. BFUHS/2026/187). It references earlier debarment notices issued on:

• 28 August 2026 (Public Notice dated 28-08-2026)

• 29 August 2026 (Public Notice No. BFUHS/2026/1205)

• 8 September 2026 (Public Notice No. BFUHS/2026/94)

The rule being enforced comes from Clause 18 of the Government of Punjab Notification dated 10 July 2026. If you want to read the full rule, you can request a copy from BFUHS or check the Punjab government's official website.

Common Mistakes That Lead to Debarment

Based on this notice and the earlier debarment notices, here are the mistakes candidates make that result in debarment:

1. **Applying to multiple states' quota seats simultaneously**: This is the most common mistake. A candidate applies for Punjab state quota seats and also applies for UP state quota seats (or another state's quota seats) at the same time, thinking they can choose later. This is not allowed.

2. **Not withdrawing from other states before applying to Punjab**: A candidate applies for another state's quota seats first, then later applies for Punjab state quota seats without withdrawing from the first state. The university discovers the dual application and debarrs the candidate.

3. **Confusing state quota with All India Quota**: Some candidates think that applying for AIQ seats in one state and state quota seats in another state is allowed. It is not. You can apply for state quota in one state and AIQ seats anywhere, but not state quota in multiple states.

4. **Assuming the university won't find out**: Candidates sometimes think that because they applied through different portals or at different times, the university won't notice. The university cross-checks with other states' counselling authorities and WILL find out.

Frequently asked questions

If your name appears on the debarred list, you are no longer eligible for Punjab state quota seats in 2026-27, but you may still have options through AIQ or other states' quota seats. If you are still in the application process, do not apply for state quota seats in more than one state simultaneously — the university will verify and debarr you if you do. If you have already made this mistake, withdraw from all but one state's counselling immediately and keep proof of your withdrawal. Contact BFUHS Admission Branch (admission.bfuhsonline.ac.in) if you have questions about your status or eligibility.