Punjab MBBS Admission 2026 Notification Released: Eligibility, Fees, NRI Quota, Reservation and Service Bond

Government of Punjab has come up with an official notification concerning the admission requirements for MBBS & BDS courses for the academic year 2026. This particular notification pertains to Government Medical Colleges, Private Medical Colleges, Private Universities, Dental Colleges, and Minority Institutions of Punjab.

According to the notification, all admissions to MBBS & BDS courses in Punjab, under the category of government quota, management quota, NRI quota, and minority quota, will be carried out on the merit in NEET UG. The responsibility to carry out the counseling process in Punjab has been assigned to Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot.

Punjab MBBS Admission 2026 Overview

The notification states that candidates must apply to BFUHS after the NEET UG result for all seats other than the 15% All India Quota seats. Admissions will be made through centralised counselling on the basis of NEET inter-se merit. 

Who Will Conduct Punjab MBBS Counselling 2026?

Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, will conduct centralised counselling for:

• 85% Punjab state quota seats in government colleges
• Government quota seats in private colleges
• Management quota seats
• Minority quota seats
• NRI quota seats
• Other applicable state-level MBBS and BDS seats

The 15% All India Quota seats in government medical and dental colleges will be filled through MCC counselling conducted by the Government of India. The remaining 85% seats will be filled by the Punjab admission committee through BFUHS. 

Punjab MBBS 2026 State Quota Eligibility

To claim Punjab state quota eligibility, the candidate must be an Indian citizen and satisfy at least one of the prescribed Punjab eligibility conditions.

A candidate may be eligible if:

• The candidate has passed Classes 11 and 12 from Punjab
• The candidate was born in Punjab
• The candidate is a permanent resident of Punjab
• The candidate has studied in Punjab for five years
• The candidate studied in Punjab for two years immediately before the qualifying examination

The notification also provides eligibility to certain children and wards of Punjab government employees, pensioners, defence personnel and other specified categories

Students Who Are Eligible without Meeting the Punjab Study Condition

These are some students who can be considered eligible on the basis of conditions mentioned in the notice:

• Children of defense forces posted in Punjab
• Students applying from the NRI category
• Minority students applying for seats reserved for minorities
• Certain children of central government servants posted in Punjab
• Children of Punjab government pensioners
• Children of eligible Punjab and Haryana high court servants
• Candidates whose parents have settled or lived in Punjab for the specified period

Candidates need to verify their specific category prior to registration as the university might ask for proof of residence, service or dependency certificate.

Punjab MBBS Seat Distribution 2026

Government Medical Colleges

In government medical and dental colleges:

• 15% seats will be allotted under the All India Quota through MCC
• 85% seats will be allotted through Punjab state counselling conducted by BFUHS

Private Medical Colleges

The notification provides the following broad distribution in private medical and dental institutions:

• 50% government quota seats
• 50% management or minority quota seats
• The management or minority share includes 15% NRI quota seats 

This means that candidates seeking private, management, minority or NRI seats must also participate through the official counselling process.

Punjab Government Medical College MBBS Fees 2026

The notification lists the annual MBBS fee for government medical institutions and government societies as follows:

The fee is subject to any further revision notified by the Punjab Government.

Punjab Private Medical College MBBS Fees 2026

The notification provides separate fee structures for government quota and management quota seats in private institutions and universities.

Government Quota MBBS Fee in Private Colleges

Management Quota MBBS Fee in Private Colleges

These amounts are based on the fee table given in the notification and remain subject to further government revision. 

Punjab NRI Quota MBBS Fee 2026

The full-course fee for the 15% NRI quota has been notified as:

• MBBS: USD 110,000 for the full course
• BDS: USD 44,000 for the full course

The notification clearly states that these fees may be changed through a subsequent government notification. 

Punjab Fee Structure 2026 MBBS NRI Quota

Fees for the full course in NRI quota 15% are as follows:

• MBBS: $110,000 for the full course
• BDS: $44,000 for the full course

Fees structure also indicates that there is an opportunity to revise the fees through a subsequent government notification.

Seats in NRI Quota Punjab MBBS Admission 2026

NRI quota seats are available at:

• All private medical colleges
• Guru Gobind Singh Medical College, Faridkot
• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, Mohali
• Government Medical College, Patiala
• Government Medical College, Amritsar

From the notification, we learn the following:

• 15% NRI seats in all private institutions
• 15% NRI seats in GGS Medical College, Faridkot
• 15% NRI seats in AIMS Mohali
• 13 NRI seats each in Government Medical College Patiala and Government Medical College Amritsar

Besides, NRI seats in government dental colleges are also notified.

Order of Preference for Punjab NRI Seats

Allocation of NRI seats will be done on the basis of the following order:

Category I

NRIs who are native to Punjab or their children.

Category II

NRIs who are native to other states of India or their children.

Therefore, the NRI students who are native to Punjab will have an edge over NRIs from other Indian states.

Who Is Considered an NRI Under the Punjab Policy?

Under the notification, an NRI is a person of Indian origin who holds either an Indian passport or a foreign passport and is permanently or temporarily settled outside India for:

• Employment
• Business or profession
• Any other purpose showing an intention to remain outside India for an uncertain period

Documents such as a foreign passport, Green Card, Permanent Resident Card, foreign residency proof, OCI card or PIO card may be considered for determining NRI eligibility. BFUHS will assess eligibility and issue an eligibility certificate to qualifying candidates. 

OCI and PIO Candidates

The notification states that OCI and PIO candidates will be considered only for the 15% NRI quota seats.

They will not be considered under regular Punjab state quota categories merely on the basis of OCI or PIO status. 

What Happens to Vacant NRI Seats?

NRI counselling will be conducted before counselling for other categories.

If NRI seats remain vacant after the second centralised NRI counselling:

• Vacant NRI seats in state colleges will be converted to the general category
• Vacant NRI seats in private or minority colleges will be converted to the general category within the management or minority quota

Such leftover seats will continue to be filled on the basis of NEET merit through the same admission committee. 

Punjab MBBS Reservation 2026

For state quota seats in government medical and dental colleges, the notification provides the following reservations:

The same notification also prescribes category-specific certificates and preference conditions.

Reservation in Punjab Private Medical Colleges

Reservation rules will also apply to the government and management quota seats of private medical and dental colleges under the categories prescribed in the notification.

The listed categories include SC, BC, backward area, border area, persons with disability, sports, defence, police, riot-affected, terrorist-affected, freedom fighters and Jammu and Kashmir migrants. 

New State Quota Declaration Requirement

Candidates and their parents or guardians must submit an affidavit declaring that the candidate:

• Has claimed Punjab state quota eligibility only
• Has not claimed or used state quota benefit in another state or Union Territory for the same session
• Has not submitted another domicile or residence claim elsewhere for MBBS or BDS admission

If the declaration is later found to be false, the candidate’s admission may be cancelled and further legal or administrative action may be taken. 

This is an important provision for students who may be eligible for counselling in more than one state.

Punjab MBBS Service Bond 2026

A major provision in the notification is the service bond for candidates admitted to government medical colleges in Punjab.

Bond Amount

The bond amount is ₹20 lakh.

Who Must Sign the Bond?

The bond applies to MBBS candidates admitted to Punjab government medical colleges under:

• Punjab state quota
• All India Quota

Mandatory Service Period

• State quota candidates: two years
• All India Quota candidates: one year

The service may be required in Punjab government medical colleges, government hospitals, healthcare institutions or other government health establishments. 

Candidates who fail to join or complete the required service may have to pay the ₹20 lakh bond amount along with any other applicable penalties or liabilities.

Rules for Candidates Already Studying MBBS or BDS

A candidate already admitted to an MBBS or BDS course in a previous academic session may participate again using the current year’s NEET score.

However, the candidate may need:

• A valid No Objection Certificate
• A relieving certificate from the existing institution
• Compliance with fee, bond and counselling rules

If a candidate leaves the course before completing two years, the candidate may become liable to pay the entire course fee and other applicable penalties or bond amounts. 

Punjab MBBS Counselling 2026 Process

The likely counselling process will include:

1. NEET UG 2026 result declaration
2. Online registration on the BFUHS portal
3. Application fee payment
4. Uploading Class 11 and Class 12 certificates
5. Uploading category, domicile or NRI documents
6. Document verification
7. Publication of Punjab merit list
8. Choice filling and locking
9. Seat allotment
10. Fee payment
11. Reporting to the allotted college
12. Participation in subsequent counselling rounds, where eligible

The university must publish the combined merit list and separate category merit lists on its website before counselling. 

Documents Required for Punjab MBBS Admission 2026

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• NEET UG 2026 admit card
• NEET UG 2026 scorecard
• Class 10 marksheet and certificate
• Class 11 certificate
• Class 12 marksheet and certificate
• Birth certificate
• Punjab residence or domicile certificate
• Category certificate, where applicable
• EWS certificate, where applicable
• PwBD certificate from an authorised centre
• Passport-size photographs
• Government identity proof
• Transfer certificate
• Migration certificate
• Character certificate
• NRI documents, where applicable
• Sponsorship and relationship proof, where required
• OCI or PIO card, where applicable
• State quota affidavit
• Allotment letter
• Fee payment receipt
• Medical fitness certificate

The notification specifically requires candidates to upload their Classes 11 and 12 certificates on the BFUHS portal. 

Important Fee Payment Rules

The notification states that tuition fee for six months will initially be deposited with BFUHS.

If a candidate is shifted from one college to another in a subsequent counselling round, the fee should be refunded or adjusted after the completion of the admission process.

Private institutions cannot insist that the candidate deposit the complete course fee in advance. Fees are to be paid on a six-monthly basis. 

Hostel Charges Mentioned in the Notification

The notification provides indicative maximum hostel charges for private institutions:

• Non-air-conditioned independent room: ₹16,500 per year for the first year
• Special room with attached bathroom and air conditioning: ₹26,400 per year
• Refundable security advance: ₹27,500
• Mess charges: actual

These amounts may increase according to the limits prescribed in the policy. 

Key Points Students Should Remember

• NEET UG qualification is compulsory for every MBBS and BDS seat.
• BFUHS will conduct Punjab state counselling.
• MCC will conduct counselling for the 15% All India Quota seats.
• Punjab has NRI seats in selected government colleges as well as private colleges.
• OCI and PIO candidates can apply only for the 15% NRI quota.
• A ₹20 lakh service bond applies to MBBS students admitted to Punjab government medical colleges.
• Punjab state quota candidates must declare that they have not claimed state quota benefit in another state for the same session.
• Private colleges cannot demand the entire course fee in advance.
• All admissions must be made through the authorised counselling process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who conducts Punjab MBBS counselling 2026?

Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, conducts the centralised Punjab MBBS and BDS counselling.

Is NEET compulsory for Punjab MBBS admission?

Yes. Admission to government, private, management, minority and NRI quota seats will be based on NEET merit.

How many government medical college seats are under All India Quota?

Fifteen per cent of government medical and dental college seats are filled through MCC under the All India Quota.

Are students from outside Punjab eligible for private MBBS admission?

Eligibility depends on the seat category and the applicable BFUHS rules. Outside-Punjab candidates may explore eligible management, minority or NRI quota seats, but must verify the current prospectus.

What is the Punjab government medical college service bond?

Government MBBS candidates must execute a ₹20 lakh bond. State quota candidates have a two-year service obligation, while All India Quota candidates have a one-year obligation.

What is the Punjab NRI quota MBBS fee?

The notified full-course MBBS NRI quota fee is USD 110,000, subject to revision by the Punjab Government.

Can OCI candidates apply for Punjab MBBS counselling?

Yes, but the notification states that OCI and PIO candidates will be considered only for the 15% NRI quota seats.

Can a candidate claim state quota in Punjab and another state?

The candidate must submit a declaration that Punjab is the only state quota claimed for the same academic session. A false claim may result in cancellation of admission.

Are NRI seats available in Punjab government medical colleges?

Yes. The notification provides NRI seats in selected government institutions, including GMC Patiala, GMC Amritsar, GGS Medical College Faridkot and AIMS Mohali.

Are vacant NRI seats converted?

Yes. Unfilled NRI seats may be converted after the prescribed NRI counselling rounds according to the rules for state, private and minority colleges.

Conclusion

The Punjab MBBS Admission 2026 notification introduces important rules for state quota eligibility, NRI admissions, private college fees, reservation and government medical college service bonds.

The most important developments include the ₹20 lakh service bond, the two-year service requirement for state quota government MBBS students, the one-year service requirement for All India Quota students, and the restriction of OCI and PIO candidates to the 15% NRI quota.

Candidates should carefully review their domicile, category, NRI eligibility, budget and bond obligations before completing Punjab MBBS counselling registration.

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