Punjab NEET UG 2026 Seat Surrender Notice by BFUHS

Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, has issued a Public Notice regarding surrender of seat for NEET UG-2026 candidates who have joined the provisionally allotted seat in Round 1 of counselling for Medical/Dental Colleges in the State of Punjab. The notice, referenced BFUHS/2026/99, is dated September 9, 2026.

Free Exit Window for Round 1 Allotted Candidates

As per the notice, candidates who have already joined the provisionally allotted seat in Round 1 and wish to resign/surrender that seat are allowed to do so up to 13.09.2026, till 02:00 PM, with free exit. This means candidates surrendering within this window will not face any penalty, such as forfeiture of their security deposit.

How to Surrender the Allotted Seat

Candidates interested in surrendering their seat must follow this process:

1. Submit an application for surrender of the allotted seat to the Principal of the concerned college.
2. The concerned college will process the surrender on the online portal, so that the vacancy is automatically updated for Round 2.
3. If a candidate fails to surrender the seat through the concerned college within the stipulated date and time, they will be treated as having joined the allotted seat.

What Happens After the Deadline

If a candidate wishes to resign/surrender the seat after 13.09.2026, 02:00 PM, the following will apply:

• Their Security Deposit shall be forfeited
• The rules/regulations applicable to Round-II of Online Counselling shall govern their case

Important Notes from BFUHS

• Any application/request for seat surrender received directly by the University shall not be considered under any circumstances.
• Any application submitted to the concerned college after the stipulated last date and time shall also not be accepted.
• All surrender applications must strictly go through the Principal of the concerned college and be processed via the online portal within the deadline.

Quick Summary Table

Detail	Information
Notice Ref. No.	BFUHS/2026/99
Date of Notice	09.09.2026
Applicable To	NEET UG-2026 Medical/Dental candidates, Punjab, joined in Round 1
Free Exit Deadline	13.09.2026, till 02:00 PM
Where to Apply	Principal of the concerned college (online portal processing)
After Deadline	Security Deposit forfeited; Round 2 rules apply
Direct University Applications	Not accepted

Why This Matters for Candidates

Candidates in Punjab who joined a seat in Round 1 but wish to upgrade or opt out for other reasons should:

• Decide and act well before 13.09.2026, 2:00 PM, to avail the free exit facility without losing their security deposit
• Submit the surrender application only through their college Principal, not directly to the University
• Keep track of confirmation once the college processes the surrender on the online portal, ensuring the seat reflects as vacant for Round 2

Candidates are advised to act promptly and follow the correct channel, since any delay or direct application to the University will not be entertained.