Punjab NEET UG Round 3 Merit List 2026: Key Dates & Objection Deadline

The Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) has released the provisional merit list for Punjab NEET UG Round 3 counselling on October 4, 2026. This list determines the ranking of candidates competing for MBBS and BDS state quota seats across Punjab. If you registered fresh between September 28 and October 2, your name should appear on this list. The next critical step is to verify your details and file any objections before the October 5 deadline at 4 PM — missing this window means you cannot correct errors before seat allotment.

When Was the Merit List Released and Where to Find It

BFUHS published the Round 3 provisional merit list on October 4, 2026, on its official admission portal at admission.bfuhsonline.ac.in. The list covers all fresh registrations received between September 28 and October 2. If you applied during this window, your NEET UG score and rank should be visible on the portal.

To access the list, visit the BFUHS admission website, locate the Round 3 Provisional Merit List link on the homepage, and open the PDF file under the MBBS 2026 section. You can search for your name, roll number, or NEET UG score within the document. Download or print the list for your records and future reference during the counselling process.

Objection Window: Your Last Chance to Correct Errors

The objection period closes on October 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM. This is a strict deadline — BFUHS will not accept objections filed after this time. If you spot any discrepancy in your personal details, NEET score, category, or other information on the merit list, you must act immediately.

To file an objection, review your details on the published list carefully, gather supporting documents that clearly prove the error, and submit your objection through the BFUHS admission portal or helpdesk. Save a copy of the acknowledgement receipt for your records. This is your only opportunity to correct errors before the allotment process begins, so do not delay.

• Deadline: October 5, 2026, 4:00 PM (no extensions)
• Submit via BFUHS admission portal or helpdesk
• Attach clear supporting documents
• Save acknowledgement receipt

Complete Round 3 Counselling Timeline for MBBS and BDS

BFUHS has released a revised schedule for Round 3 that outlines every milestone from registration through final allotment and college reporting. Understanding this timeline helps you plan your next steps and avoid missing critical deadlines.

After the objection window closes on October 5, BFUHS will finalise the merit list and open online choice filling on October 6–7. During this period, you will rank your preferred colleges and courses. Seat allotment processing occurs on October 8–9, with the provisional allotment result announced on October 10. A second objection window for allotment issues opens on October 11 (by 3:00 PM), followed by the final allotment result the same day. Balance fee payment and college reporting run from October 12–14.

How to Check Your Rank on the Merit List

Checking your position on the merit list is straightforward. Visit admission.bfuhsonline.ac.in and click on the Round 3 Provisional Merit List link displayed on the homepage. Open the PDF file listed under the MBBS 2026 section.

Once the PDF opens, use the search function (Ctrl+F on Windows or Cmd+F on Mac) to find your name, roll number, or NEET UG score. This will take you directly to your entry in the list. Note your rank, category, and any other details shown. Download or print the document for future reference, as you will need it during choice filling and college reporting.

• Visit admission.bfuhsonline.ac.in
• Click Round 3 Provisional Merit List link
• Open the MBBS 2026 PDF file
• Search for your name, roll number, or NEET score
• Download or print for records

Why Round 3 Is Your Final Opportunity for State Counselling

Round 3 is the last state counselling phase for Punjab MBBS and BDS seats in 2026. If you have not secured a seat in Rounds 1 and 2, this is your final chance to compete for available state quota positions. After Round 3 concludes, any remaining seats may be filled through mop-up rounds or other mechanisms, but the main counselling process ends here.

This makes the objection window and choice-filling process critical. Missing the October 5 objection deadline means you cannot correct errors in your merit list position before allotment. Similarly, not submitting your choices on October 6–7 could result in no seat allocation. Treat these dates as non-negotiable milestones in your admission journey.

What Happens After Choice Filling: Allotment and Reporting

Once you submit your choice of colleges and courses on October 6–7, BFUHS will process seat allotments on October 8–9. The provisional allotment result will be announced on October 10. Review this result carefully — if you spot an error or believe you should have been allotted a different seat, you have until October 11, 3:00 PM, to file an objection.

The final allotment result is released on October 11, 2026. If you are allotted a seat, you must pay the balance fee and report to your assigned college between October 12–14. Failure to report within this window may result in forfeiture of your seat. Bring all original documents (NEET admit card, merit list printout, allotment letter, identity proof, and academic certificates) when you report to the college.

• Provisional allotment: October 10
• Second objection window: October 11 (by 3:00 PM)
• Final allotment: October 11
• Balance fee payment and college reporting: October 12–14

Common Errors to Look For on the Merit List

When you access the merit list, carefully verify every detail. Common errors include incorrect spelling of your name, wrong roll number, incorrect NEET UG score, wrong category classification (General, OBC, SC, ST), or missing disability status if applicable. Even small discrepancies can affect your rank and allotment.

Cross-check your merit list entry against your NEET admit card and registration confirmation. If you spot any mismatch, document it with supporting evidence (scanned copies of your admit card, registration receipt, or category certificate) and submit an objection before October 5, 4 PM. Do not assume the error will be corrected later — the objection window is your only formal opportunity to flag and resolve these issues.

• Name spelling and spelling variations
• Roll number accuracy
• NEET UG score match
• Category classification (General, OBC, SC, ST)
• Disability status if applicable
• Date of birth

Preparing for Choice Filling: What You Should Do Now

While you wait for the objection window to close and choice filling to begin, use this time to research colleges and courses. Identify which MBBS and BDS colleges in Punjab you prefer, understand their location, infrastructure, and reputation, and rank them in order of preference. This preparation will help you make informed choices quickly when the choice-filling window opens on October 6.

Also, gather all required documents for college reporting: your NEET admit card, merit list printout, allotment letter (once issued), identity proof (Aadhaar, passport, or voter ID), 10th and 12th mark sheets, category certificate (if applicable), and any other documents specified by BFUHS. Having these ready will speed up the reporting process on October 12–14.

• Research colleges and their specialties
• Rank colleges in order of preference
• Gather NEET admit card and registration documents
• Prepare identity proof and academic certificates
• Collect category certificate if applicable
• Note college addresses and reporting dates

Frequently asked questions

Check the merit list today at admission.bfuhsonline.ac.in, file any objections by October 5, 4 PM, and prepare your college preferences for choice filling on October 6–7. Keep all documents ready for college reporting from October 12–14.