Punjab NEET UG 2026: Revised Round 1 Counselling Schedule Released

Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot has issued a revised schedule for the First Round of Online Counselling under NEET UG 2026 for admission to MBBS/BDS courses in Punjab. The notice, released by the Admission Branch on 25 August 2026, pushes back key counselling dates, including choice filling, seat allotment, objection submission, and physical reporting.

Candidates registered for Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 must take note of the updated timeline before proceeding with their choice filling and subsequent admission formalities.

Why Was the Punjab NEET UG Counselling Schedule Revised?

BFUHS has extended the choice-filling window and correspondingly rescheduled every downstream step of Round 1 counselling – from seat allotment display to college reporting. While the official notice does not specify a reason, such revisions are typically made to give candidates adequate time to submit and lock their preferences accurately.

Punjab NEET UG 2026 Round 1: Old vs Revised Schedule

Sr. No.	Event	Old Schedule	Revised Schedule
1	Online choice filling (submission of preferences)	16.08.2026 to 19.08.2026 up to 5:00 PM	16.08.2026 to 23.08.2026 up to 5:00 PM
2	Display of Provisional Seat Allotment Result	22.08.2026	27.08.2026
3	Last date for submission of objections to Provisional Seat Allotment	23.08.2026 up to 3:00 PM	28.08.2026
4	Display of revised Provisional Seat Allotment (after disposal of objections)	24.08.2026	29.08.2026
5	Physical reporting for document verification, medical examination, admission formalities, and fee payment	25.08.2026 to 28.08.2026	30.08.2026 to 05.09.2026

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Choice filling for the First Round is now open till 23 August 2026, 5:00 PM. Candidates must lock their preferred colleges and courses within this window.
• Objections to the Provisional Seat Allotment Result will be accepted only through personal appearance at the Admission Branch, BFUHS, Faridkot, along with supporting documents. Objections submitted via email or any other electronic mode will not be entertained.
• Provisionally allotted candidates must report physically to their respective colleges between 30 August and 5 September 2026 for:
  • Verification of original documents
  • Medical examination (where applicable)
  • Completion of admission formalities
  • Payment of six months’ tuition fee through the University’s online payment gateway (available in the candidate’s login)

Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1: Key Dates at a Glance

• Choice Filling: 16 August – 23 August 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
• Provisional Seat Allotment Result: 27 August 2026
• Objection Window: Up to 28 August 2026 (in-person only)
• Revised Provisional Seat Allotment: 29 August 2026
• Physical Reporting to Colleges: 30 August – 5 September 2026

About BFUHS Punjab NEET UG Counselling

Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, conducts the state-level counselling for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in Punjab based on candidates’ performance in NEET-UG 2026. Candidates must complete online choice filling, await seat allotment, and physically report to their allotted institutions to confirm admission.

Key Takeaways

• BFUHS revised the Punjab NEET UG 2026 Round 1 counselling schedule on 25 August 2026.
• Choice filling has been extended to 23 August 2026.
• Objections to seat allotment must be submitted in person only – no email or online submissions accepted.
• Physical reporting for allotted candidates now runs from 30 August to 5 September 2026.