Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, extended the Punjab National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET PG) 2025 counselling round 3 registration deadline to January 8 . This extension applies to candidates seeking admission to Master of Surgery (MS) and Doctor of Medicine (MD) courses.
The registration portal is available on the official BFUHS website, bfuhs.ac.in. This decision provides an additional opportunity for eligible medical graduates to apply for postgraduate medical seats in Punjab’s state medical colleges.
Before the extension, a total of 595 candidates had completed the willingness submission process for round 3 of Punjab NEET PG 2025 counselling. Candidate preferences varied: 435 students indicated willingness for both private and government colleges, while 160 students exclusively chose government medical college seats.
Consequently, the remaining Punjab NEET PG counselling schedule, including merit list publication and choice filling, has been postponed. BFUHS stated that new dates will be announced once the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) releases its round 3 state counselling schedule. The counselling process is interdependent on the national schedule.
The MCC has not yet provided any specific clarification regarding its NEET PG round 3 counselling process. This delay comes three weeks after the committee’s initial announcement of the counselling schedule. As per the revised NEET PG 2025 counselling dates, which were released on December 17 , the MCC All India Quota (AIQ) round 3 counselling was originally set for completion by January 2 . The deadline for submitting data on admitted candidates under the AIQ was designated as January 12 .
Punjab NEET PG 2025: Counselling Fees and Deposits
Candidates participating in the Punjab NEET PG 2025 counselling round must fulfill specific financial requirements. This includes paying a non-refundable counselling fee and submitting a security deposit. Both fees and deposits vary based on the candidate’s category and the type of medical college (government or private) they apply for.
| Category | Counselling Fee (GST Incl.) | Govt College Security Deposit | Private College Security Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Category | Rs 5,900 | Rs 25,000 | Rs 2 lakh (all categories) |
| SC Category | Rs 2,950 | Rs 10,000 |
Courses Available Through Counselling
The Punjab NEET PG counselling facilitates admissions into a comprehensive range of postgraduate medical programs offered by state medical colleges. These specialized courses include:
- Master of Surgery (MS)
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Post MBBS Diploma
- Post MBBS DNB
- Six-month training in Ultrasonography courses
Candidates are advised to regularly check the BFUHS official website, bfuhs.ac.in, for updates on the postponed counselling schedule and any further announcements.