The Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, the designated state authority for centralised medical admission counselling in Punjab, has released the Provisional Combined Merit List for NEET UG 2026 for the 1st Round of Online Counselling for MBBS and BDS admissions in Punjab. The merit list is based on NEET UG 2026 scores and ranks in accordance with the governing notification issued by the Department of Medical Education and Research, Government of Punjab vide No. MER-HTH305C/9/2024-5HB3/I/1443408/2026 dated 10 July 2026. BFUHS conducts centralised counselling for the 85% State Quota, Management Quota and NRI Quota MBBS and BDS seats across Punjab’s Government and Private Medical and Dental colleges. The 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats are filled separately by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and are not part of this process. The provisional merit list was released on 13 August 2026. Candidates can view their Merit Number, Punjab State Registration Number, NEET Roll Number, NEET Marks, NEET Rank and Eligibility Status for 85% State Quota in the official PDF at bfuhs.ggsmch.org and admission.bfuhsonline.ac.in. Objections to the provisional list must be raised in person at BFUHS, Faridkot on 14 August 2026. The final merit list is expected on 15 August 2026, followed by Round 1 choice filling from 16 to 19 August 2026.
Important Note: Three things every Punjab NEET UG 2026 candidate must act on immediately. First, check your eligibility status for 85% State Quota in the merit list PDF – appearing in the list does not automatically mean you are eligible for state quota seats. The PDF shows your eligibility status separately. If it shows ineligible for state quota, you may still be eligible for Management or NRI quota seats, but not for state quota seats. Understand your eligibility before choosing seats during choice filling. Second, objections to the provisional merit list are accepted only in person at BFUHS, Faridkot on 14 August 2026 – there is no online objection process and no email or phone channel for this. If your name, NEET score, rank or eligibility status is incorrectly reflected in the provisional list, you must appear in person at the Admission Branch, BFUHS, Faridkot on the objection date with supporting documents. Third, the Round 1 choice filling window is only 4 days (16 to 19 August 2026) – review the official seat matrix for your category, list your college and course preferences carefully and lock your choices before 19 August at 5:00 PM. Unlocked choices are not considered for allotment.
BFUHS NEET UG 2026 Merit List – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot |
| Governing Notification | No. MER-HTH305C/9/2024-5HB3/I/1443408/2026 dated 10 July 2026, Department of Medical Education and Research, Government of Punjab |
| Courses | MBBS, BDS |
| Counselling Type | Centralised Online Counselling for Punjab |
| Quotas Covered | 85% State Quota, Management Quota, NRI Quota |
| Not Covered | 15% All India Quota (AIQ) – filled separately by MCC |
| Merit List Type | Provisional Combined Merit List (Round 1) |
| Merit Basis | NEET UG 2026 Score and Rank |
| Merit List Release Date | 13 August 2026 |
| Separate Lists Available | Sikh Minority Quota, Christian Minority Quota, NRI Quota |
| Objection Date | 14 August 2026 (in person at BFUHS, Faridkot only) |
| Final Merit List | 15 August 2026 |
| Official Portals | bfuhs.ggsmch.org and admission.bfuhsonline.ac.in |
Important Dates – BFUHS NEET UG Round 1 Counselling 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Portal Opens | 5 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 10 August 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Correction Window Closes | 11 August 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Application Fee Payment Deadline | 11 August 2026, 3:00 PM |
| Provisional Merit List Released | 13 August 2026 |
| Objections to Provisional Merit List (in person at BFUHS Faridkot only) | 14 August 2026 |
| Revised or Final Merit List | 15 August 2026 |
| Round 1 Online Choice Filling | 16 August to 19 August 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Round 1 Provisional Seat Allotment Result | 22 August 2026 |
| Revised Allotment After Objections | 24 August 2026 |
| Physical Reporting at Allotted Colleges | 25 August to 28 August 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria for BFUHS Counselling
| Particulars | Requirements |
|---|---|
| NEET UG 2026 | Must have appeared in and qualified NEET UG 2026 |
| Minimum Qualifying Percentile | 50th percentile for General and EWS; 40th percentile for SC, ST and OBC; 45th percentile for PwD |
| Age | Minimum 17 years as on 31 December 2026 |
| Punjab State Quota Eligibility | Must fulfil Punjab domicile or residency requirements as per the official prospectus. Verify from the official prospectus at bfuhs.ggsmch.org |
| Minority Quota | Sikh Minority and Christian Minority candidates must hold valid minority certificates from the Minority Affairs Department, Government of Punjab |
The minimum qualifying percentile is the threshold to sit counselling – it does not reflect the actual rank needed for a specific college or course. Actual cutoffs depend on the seat matrix and the number of applicants.
Quota and Seat Distribution
| Quota | Percentage | Who Can Apply | Filled By |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Quota | 85% | Candidates meeting Punjab domicile or residency requirements | BFUHS centralised counselling |
| Management Quota | As per college | Open to all eligible NEET-qualified candidates | BFUHS centralised counselling |
| NRI Quota | As per college | NRI-sponsored candidates per prospectus | BFUHS counselling (NRI merit list) |
| All India Quota | 15% | Open to all India candidates | Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) – NOT BFUHS |
Government medical and dental colleges in Punjab do not offer Management Quota seats – that is available only at private colleges. The exact seat matrix for each college, category and quota is released separately on the BFUHS portal at the time of choice filling.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General and Other Categories | Rs. 5,900 (inclusive of 18% GST) |
| SC Category | Rs. 2,950 (inclusive of GST) |
What the Merit List PDF Contains
The Provisional Combined Merit List lists the following for each candidate:
- Merit Number (assigned by BFUHS)
- Punjab State Registration Number
- NEET UG 2026 Roll Number
- NEET UG 2026 Marks
- NEET UG 2026 All India Rank
- Candidate Name
- Gender
- Father’s Name
- Categories Applied For
- Eligibility Status for 85% State Quota
The merit list runs across many pages. Use Ctrl+F (or Cmd+F on Mac) in your browser or PDF viewer and search for your NEET Roll Number or full name to quickly locate your entry.
Separate Merit Lists Available
| List | For Whom | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Provisional Combined Merit List | All eligible applicants | Available at admission.bfuhsonline.ac.in |
| Sikh Minority Quota List | Sikh minority candidates with valid certificate | Available at admission.bfuhsonline.ac.in |
| Christian Minority Quota List | Christian minority candidates with valid certificate | Available at admission.bfuhsonline.ac.in |
| NRI Merit List | NRI-sponsored candidates | Available at admission.bfuhsonline.ac.in |
How to Check Your Rank in the BFUHS NEET UG 2026 Merit List
- Visit the official BFUHS admission portal – Click Here
- Locate the link for NEET UG 2026 Provisional Combined Merit List PDF on the homepage or the Notice section.
- Click to open the PDF in your browser or download it.
- Press Ctrl+F (Windows) or Cmd+F (Mac) to open the search function.
- Type your NEET Roll Number or your full name and press Enter.
- The PDF will jump to your entry. Note your Merit Number, NEET Marks, NEET Rank and Eligibility status for 85% State Quota.
- Cross-check the NEET Marks and Rank against your official NEET UG 2026 scorecard.
- If you find any discrepancy, appear in person at the Admission Branch, BFUHS, Faridkot on 14 August 2026 (the objection date) with your original NEET scorecard and supporting documents.
How to Participate in Round 1 Choice Filling
- Log in to the official BFUHS admission portal – Click Here – using your registration credentials.
- After the final merit list is released on 15 August 2026, the choice filling window opens on 16 August 2026.
- Download and review the official seat matrix released for Round 1 – it lists all available seats by college, course, category and quota.
- Add your preferred colleges and courses in order of priority. Cover as many as you are willing to accept.
- Lock your choices before the deadline – 19 August 2026 at 5:00 PM. Unlocked or unsubmitted choices are not processed for seat allotment.
- Wait for the Provisional Seat Allotment Result on 22 August 2026.
- If allotted a seat, report in person at the allotted college between 25 and 28 August 2026 with all original documents.
Documents Required for Reporting at Allotted College
- NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Scorecard (original)
- BFUHS seat allotment letter
- Class 10 certificate and marksheet (date of birth proof)
- Class 12 (10+2) certificate and marksheet
- Punjab Domicile or Residence Certificate (for 85% State Quota)
- Category certificate (SC, ST, OBC, EWS, PwD) in prescribed format, if applicable
- Sikh Minority or Christian Minority certificate from Minority Affairs Department, Punjab, if applicable
- NRI documents, if applicable
- Passport-size photographs (multiple copies)
- Counselling fee payment proof
- Gap certificate (if applicable)
- Migration certificate (if applicable)
- Character certificate from last institution attended
Important Instructions
- This is a provisional merit list – it is subject to revision after the objection window closes on 14 August 2026. The final list is released on 15 August 2026.
- Objections are accepted in person only at the Admission Branch, BFUHS, Faridkot. No email, phone or online objection mode is available.
- The 15% All India Quota (AIQ) seats are not part of this process – apply separately to MCC if you wish to participate in AIQ counselling.
- Do not use unofficial third-party websites for any step of the counselling. Use only bfuhs.ggsmch.org and admission.bfuhsonline.ac.in.
- Physical reporting at the allotted college is mandatory between 25 and 28 August 2026. Failure to report within this window may result in cancellation of the allotted seat.
- All counselling schedules are subject to revision by BFUHS. Monitor bfuhs.ggsmch.org regularly for the latest updates.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| BFUHS Admission Portal (Merit List, Choice Filling, Login) | Click Here |
| BFUHS Official Website | Click Here |
BFUHS NEET UG 2026 Merit List – FAQs
Q1. What is the BFUHS NEET UG 2026 Merit List?
✅ It is the Provisional Combined Merit List released by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot on 13 August 2026 for the 1st Round of Online Counselling for MBBS and BDS admissions in Punjab under the 85% State Quota, Management Quota and NRI Quota, based on NEET UG 2026 scores and ranks, in accordance with notification No. MER-HTH305C/9/2024-5HB3/I/1443408/2026 dated 10 July 2026.
Q2. How do I find my rank in the BFUHS merit list?
✅ Open the Provisional Combined Merit List PDF from the official BFUHS admission portal at admission.bfuhsonline.ac.in, press Ctrl+F and search for your NEET Roll Number or full name. The PDF will jump to your entry showing your Merit Number, NEET Marks, NEET Rank and eligibility status.
Q3. Is this merit list final?
✅ No. This is a provisional merit list. Objections can be raised in person at BFUHS, Faridkot on 14 August 2026 only. The revised or final merit list is released on 15 August 2026.
Q4. How do I raise an objection if my details are wrong?
✅ Appear in person at the Admission Branch, BFUHS, Faridkot on 14 August 2026 with your original NEET UG 2026 scorecard and all supporting documents. Objections are not accepted online, by email or by phone.
Q5. What are the important Round 1 counselling dates?
✅ Choice filling: 16 to 19 August 2026, 5:00 PM. Provisional seat allotment: 22 August 2026. Revised allotment: 24 August 2026. Physical reporting at allotted college: 25 to 28 August 2026. Monitor bfuhs.ggsmch.org for any date revisions.
Q6. What is the counselling fee?
✅ Rs. 5,900 (inclusive of 18% GST) for General and other categories, and Rs. 2,950 (inclusive of GST) for SC category candidates.
Q7. Does BFUHS cover the 15% All India Quota?
✅ No. BFUHS conducts counselling only for the 85% State Quota, Management Quota and NRI Quota seats. The 15% All India Quota (AIQ) is filled separately by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and requires a separate registration on the MCC portal.
Q8. Are there separate merit lists for minority candidates?
✅ Yes. Separate lists are released for Sikh Minority Quota and Christian Minority Quota candidates alongside the main combined merit list. These are available at the BFUHS admission portal. Candidates claiming minority quota must hold a valid certificate from the Minority Affairs Department, Government of Punjab.
Q9. What documents must I carry to the allotted college?
✅ NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Scorecard, seat allotment letter, Class 10 and 12 certificates and marksheets, Punjab domicile or residence certificate, category certificate if applicable, minority certificate if applicable, NRI documents if applicable, Aadhaar Card, photographs and counselling fee payment proof.
Q10. What percentile do I need to qualify for BFUHS counselling?
✅ The minimum NEET UG 2026 qualifying percentile for BFUHS counselling is: 50th percentile for General and EWS candidates; 40th percentile for SC, ST and OBC candidates; 45th percentile for PwD candidates. These are minimum qualifying thresholds – the actual rank needed for a specific college and course depends on the seat matrix and competition.
Disclaimer
The information above relates to the Provisional Combined Merit List for NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Online Counselling for MBBS and BDS admissions in Punjab, released by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, on 13 August 2026, in accordance with notification No. MER-HTH305C/9/2024-5HB3/I/1443408/2026 dated 10 July 2026 by the Department of Medical Education and Research, Government of Punjab. This is a provisional merit list subject to revision after the objection window. The final merit list is expected on 15 August 2026. BFUHS counselling covers 85% State Quota, Management Quota and NRI Quota only; 15% AIQ is handled by MCC separately. All counselling schedules are subject to revision by BFUHS. All links above lead only to the official BFUHS website and the official BFUHS online admission portal.
