Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (SGRDIMSR), Sri Amritsar has completed physical verification of candidates who applied for MBBS/BDS admission under the Sikh Minority Quota (SMQ) for NEET UG 2026, and has sent the result to the Registrar of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot — the university that runs Punjab's medical counselling. The verification took place at the institute from 5 August to 12 August 2026. Out of the total list of applicants sent by BFUHS, 423 candidates physically appeared for verification; the rest did not report and are not covered by this result. Of the 423 who appeared, 414 have been declared eligible and 9 have been declared not eligible, mainly because they had trimmed/cut hair, and in two cases because of problems with an affidavit and newspaper publication. This is a provisional merit list — candidates should check their own name, roll number and status carefully.
If you applied under the Sikh Minority Quota at SGRDIMSR Amritsar for NEET UG 2026, check the enclosed eligible/not-eligible list by your roll number — 9 candidates were rejected mainly for having trimmed hair or for affidavit/newspaper issues, so make sure your documents are in order before the next counselling step.
What is the Sikh Minority Quota and why does verification matter?
Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research is a minority institution that reserves some MBBS/BDS seats for the Sikh Minority Quota (SMQ). Candidates who want these seats apply through NEET UG counselling and then must prove, in person, that they genuinely belong to the community the quota is meant for.
This 'physical verification' is exactly that proof step — the institute checks each applicant's identity, appearance and supporting documents in person, not just on paper. Only candidates who pass this check can be considered eligible for a Sikh Minority Quota seat. Candidates who do not report for verification, or whose documents/appearance do not meet the requirement, are marked 'Not Eligible' and effectively drop out of this quota's process.
The verification numbers
BFUHS had sent SGRDIMSR a list of all candidates who had applied under the Sikh Minority Quota for NEET UG 2026 MBBS/BDS admission. The institute reports back on how many actually showed up and how many cleared the check.
| Category | Number of candidates |
|---|---|
| Total applicants sent by BFUHS for verification | Full list (higher than 423 — some did not appear) |
| Appeared for physical verification (5–12 August 2026) | 423 |
| Declared Eligible | 414 |
| Declared Not Eligible | 9 |
Why 9 candidates were rejected — the traps to avoid
Nine candidates who appeared for verification were still marked 'Not Eligible'. The notice gives a specific reason for each candidate, and almost all of them fall into two categories.
Seven candidates were rejected 'due to trim hair'. Under Sikh Minority Quota rules, the institute expects applicants to visibly maintain the articles of Sikh identity (unshorn hair being one of the key markers checked at verification). If a candidate's hair had been trimmed or cut, the verifying panel treated this as not meeting the quota's eligibility requirement — regardless of the candidate's NEET score.
Two candidates were rejected 'due to affidavit and newspaper' — meaning there was a problem with the affidavit and/or the newspaper publication document they were required to submit as proof of identity/community. The notice does not spell out the exact defect, so any candidate applying under this quota in future rounds should double-check that their affidavit and newspaper cutting exactly match what the counselling authority asks for, well before the verification date.
This is the single biggest lesson from this notice: passing the online application stage or having a good NEET rank does not guarantee a Sikh Minority Quota seat. The in-person verification, including appearance and paperwork, is a hard filter.
| Name | Father's Name | Roll No. | Reason for Not Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dilshan Singh Sran | Charanjit Singh | 3804108173 | Due to trim hair |
| Lovedeep Singh | Sukhdev Singh | 2317102087 | Due to trim hair |
| Rajveet Singh | Rajwant Singh | 2317101410 | Due to trim hair |
| Avineet Kaur Dhami | Kamalpreet Singh | 3812101101 | Due to affidavit and newspaper |
| Dishampratap Singh Brar | Gurpreet Singh | 3916102064 | Due to trim hair |
| Taranpreet Kaur | Amandeep Singh | 3814101509 | Due to trim hair |
| Harshdeep Singh | Baljinder Singh | 3803107142 | Due to trim hair |
| Hasandeep | Gurwinder Singh | 2317105104 | Due to affidavit and newspaper |
| Hargun Kaur Bassan | Ravinder Singh Bassan | 3801105230 | Due to trim hair |
The eligible list — 414 candidates
The 414 candidates declared eligible are listed with their name, father's name, NEET marks, NEET All-India rank, NEET roll number, and an internal ID number assigned by the institute. Scores on this eligible list range from very high (536 marks, rank 49130) down to lower ranks (216 marks, rank close to 9.8 lakh), showing that this quota's verification is about identity and documentation, not a minimum NEET score cut-off.
Being on the 'Eligible' list is a provisional status — it confirms the candidate has cleared physical verification for the Sikh Minority Quota, not that they have been allotted or admitted to a seat. Actual seat allotment will happen through the regular BFUHS counselling process for this quota, based on rank, seat availability and choices filled.
What this notice does not say
This is an inter-office letter from the institute to BFUHS — it reports verification results and does not announce a new application window, a fresh deadline, or an appeal process for candidates marked not eligible. The notice does not mention any window to re-submit documents or contest the 'Not Eligible' status.
Candidates should not assume any appeal or resubmission is available unless BFUHS or the institute separately announces one. If you believe your rejection reason is incorrect, the only safe step is to contact SGRDIMSR Amritsar or BFUHS directly and ask what options exist — do not wait passively.
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What exactly is this notice about?
It is the physical verification result sent by Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Sri Amritsar to Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), for candidates who applied for MBBS/BDS seats under the Sikh Minority Quota through NEET UG 2026 counselling.
How many candidates were involved and what was the outcome?
Out of the total list sent by BFUHS, 423 candidates physically appeared for verification between 5 and 12 August 2026. Of these, 414 were declared eligible and 9 were declared not eligible.
Why were 9 candidates rejected?
Seven were rejected because they had trimmed/cut hair, which does not meet the identity requirement checked for this quota. Two were rejected due to problems with their affidavit and newspaper publication document.
I applied for this quota but didn't go for verification — what happens to me?
The notice says candidates who did not report for physical verification are not covered in this eligible/not-eligible result. Practically, this means you have not been assessed as eligible for the Sikh Minority Quota seat at this institute; contact BFUHS or the institute to check your status.
Does being 'Eligible' mean I have got a seat?
No. 'Eligible' only means you cleared the physical verification for the Sikh Minority Quota. Actual seat allotment still depends on the regular BFUHS counselling process — your rank, seat availability, and the choices you fill.
Can a candidate marked 'Not Eligible' appeal or resubmit documents?
This notice does not mention any appeal or resubmission process. If you were marked not eligible and disagree with the reason given, contact SGRDIMSR Amritsar or BFUHS directly to ask what, if anything, can be done.
What does 'trim hair' mean as a rejection reason?
It means the candidate's hair had been cut or trimmed, which the verifying panel treated as not satisfying the Sikh identity requirement checked for this minority quota, regardless of their NEET score or other documents.
Where can I check my own name on the list?
The full eligible list (414 names with NEET marks, rank, roll number and ID) and the not-eligible list (9 names with reasons) are both included in the official notice published by SGRDIMSR/BFUHS. Search for your name and roll number on that list.
If you applied under the Sikh Minority Quota at SGRDIMSR Amritsar, find your name and roll number in the list and note whether you are marked Eligible or Not Eligible. If you are Not Eligible, contact the institute or BFUHS immediately to understand your options, since this notice does not mention an appeal window. Keep checking the official BFUHS counselling portal for the next steps in seat allotment for this quota.
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