Punjab NEET UG 2026 MBBS Vacant Seats After 2nd Round Counselling

The Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Punjab's NEET UG counselling authority, has released the official vacancy position for MBBS seats across all state medical colleges after the completion of the 2nd round of counselling. This updated seat matrix shows which colleges have unfilled seats in each category and quota type — government, management, minority, and NRI. These vacant seats will be filled through the stray vacancy round, giving candidates who were not allotted in earlier rounds a fresh opportunity to secure admission. The list covers 13 medical colleges across Punjab and includes detailed breakdowns by category (Open, Scheduled Caste, PWD, Border Area, Defence, Freed Fight, Terrorist Affected, Riots Affected, etc.) and quota type.

What This Vacancy List Means for You

This document is a snapshot of MBBS seat availability in Punjab as of 28 September 2026, after the 2nd round of counselling concluded. It shows exactly how many seats are still empty in each college, category, and quota type. If you were not allotted a seat in the 1st or 2nd round, or if you did not participate in those rounds, this list tells you where seats are available for you to apply in the stray vacancy round.

The vacancy list is critical because it determines your eligibility to apply. You can only apply for seats that show a number greater than zero. A seat showing '0' means it is either filled or not available for your category. The list is organized by college name, then by category (such as Open, Scheduled Caste, PWD), and then by quota type (Government Quota, Management Quota, Minority Quota, or NRI Quota).

Which Colleges Are Included

The vacancy list covers 13 MBBS-offering medical colleges in Punjab. These include both government and private institutions, as well as minority colleges. The colleges listed are: Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (Bathinda), Christian Medical College (Ludhiana), Dayanand Medical College and Hospital (Ludhiana), Dr. B.R. Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences (Mohali), ESIC Medical College (Ludhiana), Gian Sagar Medical College & Hospital (Banur), Government Medical College (Amritsar), Government Medical College (Patiala), Guru Gobind Singh Medical College (Faridkot), Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences (Jalandhar), RIMT Medical College and Hospital (Mandi Gobindgarh), and Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (Amritsar).

Each college has multiple seats available across different categories and quotas. Some colleges have more vacancies than others, and some categories within a college may be full while others have seats open. It is important to check the specific college and category combination you are eligible for.

• Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Bathinda
• Christian Medical College, Ludhiana
• Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana
• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, Mohali
• ESIC Medical College, Bharat Nagar, Ludhiana
• Gian Sagar Medical College & Hospital, Banur
• Government Medical College, Amritsar
• Government Medical College, Patiala
• Guru Gobind Singh Medical College, Faridkot
• Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences, Jalandhar
• RIMT Medical College and Hospital, Mandi Gobindgarh
• Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Amritsar

Understanding Quota Types: Government, Management, Minority, and NRI

The vacancy list shows seats under four main quota types. **Government Quota** seats are filled through state counselling and are typically reserved for Indian citizens. **Management Quota** seats are filled by the college directly and are usually available to both Indian and international candidates, though fees are higher. **Minority Quota** seats (shown at Christian Medical College and Sri Guru Ram Das Institute) are reserved for students of the minority community the college belongs to. **NRI Quota** seats are for Non-Resident Indians and are filled at higher fees.

Your eligibility to apply for a seat depends on which quota type you fall under. If you are an Indian citizen who took NEET UG 2026 and are eligible for state counselling, you can apply for Government Quota and Management Quota seats. If you are an NRI, you can apply for NRI Quota seats. If you belong to the minority community of a minority college, you may be eligible for Minority Quota seats. Always check the college's admission rules to confirm your eligibility for each quota type.

Category-Wise Seats: Open, SC, PWD, Border Area, Defence, and More

Within each quota type, seats are further divided into categories. The main categories are: **Open** (unreserved, for any eligible candidate), **Scheduled Caste (SC)**, **Physically Disabled (PWD)**, **Border Area** (for candidates from border districts), **Defence** (for wards of defence personnel), **Freed Fight** (for freedom fighters' descendants), **J & K** (for Jammu & Kashmir residents), **PP** (for Persons Persecuted), **Riots Affected**, **Terrorist Affected**, **Backward Area**, **Backward Classes**, **Sports Person**, and **EWS** (Economically Weaker Section, at some colleges).

Your category is determined by your NEET application and supporting documents. For example, if you belong to the Scheduled Caste, you can apply for SC category seats. If you have a disability certificate, you can apply for PWD seats. If you are from a border district of Punjab, you may be eligible for Border Area seats. The vacancy list shows how many seats are open in each category at each college. A candidate can only apply for seats in their eligible category.

• Open — unreserved seats for any eligible candidate
• Scheduled Caste (SC) — reserved for SC candidates
• Physically Disabled (PWD) — reserved for candidates with disabilities
• Border Area — for candidates from border districts
• Defence — for wards of defence personnel
• Freed Fight — for descendants of freedom fighters
• J & K — for Jammu & Kashmir residents
• PP — for Persons Persecuted
• Riots Affected — for candidates affected by communal riots
• Terrorist Affected — for candidates affected by terrorism
• Backward Area — for candidates from backward areas
• Backward Classes — for OBC candidates
• Sports Person — for national/state-level sports persons
• EWS — Economically Weaker Section (at select colleges)

Colleges with the Most Vacant Seats

Some colleges have significantly more vacant seats than others, particularly in NRI and Management Quota categories. Guru Gobind Singh Medical College, Faridkot, has 38 NRI Quota seats vacant. Gian Sagar Medical College, Banur, has 23 NRI Management Quota seats vacant. Adesh Institute, Bathinda, has 22 NRI Management Quota seats vacant. These high numbers in NRI quotas reflect the fact that NRI seats often remain unfilled if there are insufficient NRI applicants.

In Government Quota seats, vacancies are more scattered. Government Medical College, Patiala, has 5 Open Government Quota seats and 7 PWD Government Quota seats vacant. Government Medical College, Amritsar, has 2 Open Government Quota seats and 4 PWD Government Quota seats vacant. Guru Gobind Singh Medical College, Faridkot, has 9 PWD Government Quota seats vacant. PWD (Physically Disabled) seats often have higher vacancy rates because fewer candidates apply for them. If you have a disability certificate, these seats represent a strong opportunity.

Colleges with Few or No Vacant Seats

Several colleges show very few or zero vacant seats in most categories, indicating that they are nearly full after the 2nd round. ESIC Medical College, Ludhiana, shows zero vacancies across all categories listed. Christian Medical College, Ludhiana, has only 1 vacancy (in the 2E Christian Minority category) and 8 NRI Quota vacancies. Dayanand Medical College, Ludhiana, shows zero vacancies in most Government Quota categories but has 6 NRI Management Quota seats and 4 PWD Management Quota seats vacant.

If your preferred college shows zero vacancies in your eligible category, you will not be able to apply there in the stray vacancy round. In such cases, you should look at other colleges on the list that have seats available in your category. The stray vacancy round is your opportunity to secure a seat, so it is important to identify all colleges where you are eligible and where seats are vacant.

How to Use This Vacancy List to Plan Your Stray Vacancy Application

Step 1: Identify your category. Check your NEET UG 2026 application to confirm your category (Open, SC, PWD, Border Area, etc.). If you have a disability, ensure you have a valid disability certificate. If you belong to a reserved category, ensure your caste/community certificate is valid.

Step 2: Identify your quota eligibility. If you are an Indian citizen who took NEET UG 2026, you are eligible for Government Quota and Management Quota seats. If you are an NRI, you are eligible for NRI Quota seats. If you belong to a minority community, check if you are eligible for Minority Quota seats at the relevant colleges.

Step 3: Cross-reference the vacancy list. Look at the colleges listed and find rows that match your category and quota type. Note down all colleges where the 'Vacant Seats' column shows a number greater than zero. These are the colleges where you can apply.

Step 4: Prioritize your choices. Rank the colleges where you have vacant seats in order of your preference. Consider factors such as college reputation, location, hostel facilities, and placement record. Remember that in the stray vacancy round, you will typically be able to apply for multiple colleges, but you should list them in order of preference.

Step 5: Prepare your documents. Ensure you have all required documents ready: NEET admit card, NEET scorecard, 10th and 12th mark sheets, caste/community certificate (if applicable), disability certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate, and any other documents specified by BFUHS. Missing documents can lead to rejection of your application.

Important: Seats with Zero Vacancies Are Not Available

A critical point: if a seat shows '0' in the Vacant Seats column, that seat is NOT available for the stray vacancy round. Do not apply for a college-category-quota combination that shows zero vacancies. Your application will be rejected. For example, if Dayanand Medical College shows 0 Open Government Quota seats, you cannot apply for an Open seat there, even if you are eligible for Open category.

Some candidates make the mistake of applying for seats that are already full, hoping that a seat will become available due to a withdrawal or cancellation. This is not how the stray vacancy round works. You can only apply for seats that are explicitly shown as vacant in this official list. If you apply for a seat with zero vacancies, your application will be rejected automatically.

PWD (Physically Disabled) Seats: A Strong Opportunity

If you have a valid disability certificate, you should pay special attention to PWD seats. Across the colleges listed, there are significant PWD vacancies: Adesh Institute has 4 PWD Government Quota and 4 PWD Management Quota seats; Dayanand Medical College has 2 PWD Government Quota and 4 PWD Management Quota seats; Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute has 1 PWD Government Quota seat; Gian Sagar Medical College has 4 PWD Government Quota and 3 PWD Management Quota seats; Government Medical College Amritsar has 4 PWD Government Quota seats; Government Medical College Patiala has 7 PWD Government Quota seats; Guru Gobind Singh Medical College has 9 PWD Government Quota seats; Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences has 4 PWD Government Quota and 4 PWD Management Quota seats; RIMT Medical College has 2 PWD Government Quota and 3 PWD Management Quota seats; and Sri Guru Ram Das Institute has 4 PWD Open Quota seats.

PWD seats often have higher vacancy rates because fewer candidates apply for them. If you are eligible (i.e., you have a valid disability certificate issued by a competent authority), you have a strong chance of securing admission through a PWD seat. Ensure your disability certificate is current and recognized by the Medical Council of India or the state health authority.

NRI Quota Seats: For Non-Resident Indians

If you are an NRI (Non-Resident Indian), you have access to NRI Quota seats, which typically have higher vacancies. The colleges with the most NRI vacancies are: Guru Gobind Singh Medical College, Faridkot (38 NRI Government Quota seats), Gian Sagar Medical College, Banur (23 NRI Management Quota seats), Adesh Institute, Bathinda (22 NRI Management Quota seats), Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences, Jalandhar (21 NRI Management Quota seats), RIMT Medical College, Mandi Gobindgarh (15 NRI Management Quota seats), Sri Guru Ram Das Institute, Amritsar (12 NRI Minority Quota and 11 NRI Open Quota seats), Dayanand Medical College, Ludhiana (6 NRI Management Quota seats), Government Medical College, Amritsar (7 NRI Government Quota seats), Government Medical College, Patiala (4 NRI Government Quota seats), Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Institute, Mohali (8 NRI Government Quota seats), and Christian Medical College, Ludhiana (8 NRI Quota seats).

NRI seats are typically filled at higher fees than Government Quota seats. If you are an NRI and did not secure a seat in earlier rounds, the stray vacancy round offers a significant opportunity, as many NRI seats remain vacant. Ensure you have the required NRI documentation and are prepared to pay the higher fees associated with NRI admission.

Minority Quota Seats at Christian Medical College and Sri Guru Ram Das Institute

Two colleges on the list offer Minority Quota seats. **Christian Medical College, Ludhiana**, offers seats under Christian Minority Quota (categories 2A through 2G) and has 1 vacancy in the 2E category. It also has 8 NRI Quota seats vacant. If you are a Christian and eligible for Christian Minority Quota, you can apply for the 2E seat. **Sri Guru Ram Das Institute, Amritsar**, offers Minority Quota seats (for Sikhs) and has 12 NRI Minority Quota seats and 1 Open Minority Quota seat vacant.

Minority Quota seats are reserved for members of the minority community the college belongs to. To apply for these seats, you must provide proof of your religion/community. Ensure your community certificate is valid and recognized by the state. If you are eligible for Minority Quota seats and they are vacant at your preferred college, this is a strong opportunity for admission.

What Happens Next: Stray Vacancy Round Timeline

After the 2nd round of counselling concludes, BFUHS will announce the dates for the stray vacancy round. This is typically the final round of counselling for NEET UG 2026. The stray vacancy round allows candidates who were not allotted in earlier rounds, or who did not participate, to apply for the remaining vacant seats. The exact dates, application process, and document submission requirements will be announced by BFUHS on its official counselling portal (admission.bfuhsonline.ac.in).

You should regularly check the BFUHS counselling portal for announcements regarding the stray vacancy round. The portal will provide details on: the application start and end dates, the list of vacant seats (which may be updated), the documents required, the application fee (if any), and the process for seat allotment. Do not miss the application deadline, as late applications are typically not accepted.

Frequently asked questions

This vacancy list is your roadmap for the stray vacancy round. Identify your category and quota eligibility, cross-reference this list to find colleges where seats are vacant for you, and prepare all required documents. Watch the BFUHS counselling portal (admission.bfuhsonline.ac.in) closely for the stray vacancy round announcement, which will include application dates, the final vacancy list, and submission instructions. Do not delay — stray vacancy rounds typically have tight deadlines, and missing the application window means losing your chance at admission for this year.