Punjab NEET Counselling 2026 seat matrix covers approximately 1,675 MBBS seats across 11 medical colleges and 1,290 BDS seats across 14 dental colleges, based on expected 2026 intake similar to 2025 data.
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot manages Punjab NEET UG 2026 counselling for admission to MBBS and BDS programmes. Seats are distributed across the All India Quota (AIQ, 15%), state quota (85% of government seats, through BFUHS), and management and NRI quota in private colleges. BFUHS will publish the official 2026 seat matrix after NEET UG 2026 results are declared.
- Total MBBS seats (expected 2026): 1,675 across 11 medical colleges
- Total BDS seats (expected 2026): ~1,290 across 14 dental colleges
- Government MBBS: 725 seats in 4 colleges; Government BDS: 90 seats in 2 colleges
- Private MBBS: 950 seats in 7 colleges; Private BDS: ~1,200 seats in 12+ colleges
- SC reservation in state quota: 25%; BC: 10%; EWS: 10%
- Conducting body: BFUHS, Faridkot
| Direct Link — Punjab NEET Counselling 2026 Official Portal (BFUHS) (ACTIVE) |
Punjab NEET 2026 Seat Matrix: Total Seats Overview
The 2026 seat matrix is expected to mirror 2025 intake figures pending NMC approvals. Government colleges follow an 85% state quota and 15% AIQ split. Private colleges offer 50% seats through BFUHS state counselling and 50% under management and NRI quota.
| College Type | MBBS Seats | BDS Seats | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government | 725 | 90 | 815 |
| Private | 950 | ~1,200 | ~2,150 |
| Total (Expected 2026) | 1,675 | ~1,290 | ~2,965 |
Government MBBS Colleges Seat Matrix
Four government medical colleges participate in Punjab NEET counselling through BFUHS. 15% of seats go to AIQ (counselled by MCC) and 85% form the state quota through BFUHS. Expected 2026 figures based on 2025 data are below.
| Medical College | Location | Total Seats | AIQ (15%) | State Quota (85%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Medical College | Amritsar | 250 | 37 | 213 |
| Government Medical College | Patiala | 250 | 37 | 213 |
| Guru Gobind Singh Medical College | Faridkot | 125 | 18 | 107 |
| Dr B R Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences | SAS Nagar (Mohali) | 100 | 15 | 85 |
| Total | 725 | 107 | 618 |
Private MBBS Colleges Seat Matrix
Seven private medical colleges offer MBBS seats through BFUHS counselling. 50% of total seats are under state quota (through BFUHS), 35% under management quota, and 15% under NRI quota. Of the state quota, 15% of a college’s total seats go to AIQ (MCC). Expected figures based on 2025 data are below.
| Medical College | Location | Total Seats | State Quota | Management Quota | NRI Quota |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Medical College | Ludhiana | 100 | 50 | 35 | 15 |
| Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences | Amritsar | 150 | 75 | 52 | 23 |
| Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital | Banur, Patiala | 150 | 75 | 52 | 23 |
| Dayanand Medical College and Hospital | Ludhiana | 100 | 50 | 35 | 15 |
| Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences and Research | Bathinda | 150 | 75 | 52 | 23 |
| Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences | Jalandhar | 150 | 75 | 52 | 23 |
| Chintpurni Medical College and Hospital | Pathankot | 150 | 75 | 52 | 23 |
| Total | 950 | 475 | 330 | 145 |
BDS Colleges Seat Matrix
Punjab has two government dental colleges with a combined intake of 90 BDS seats and 12 or more private dental colleges offering approximately 1,200 BDS seats. Government dental seats follow the same 85% state quota and 15% AIQ split as MBBS colleges.
| Government Dental College | Location | Total Seats | AIQ (15%) | State Quota (85%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government Dental College and Hospital | Amritsar | 50 | 7 | 43 |
| Government Dental College and Hospital | Patiala | 40 | 6 | 34 |
| Total | 90 | 13 | 77 |
Private dental colleges in Punjab include National Dental College (Dera Bassi), Adesh Institute Dental (Bathinda), Gian Sagar Dental College (Patiala), and Sri Guru Ram Das Institute Dental (Amritsar), among others. Each typically offers 100 BDS seats across AIQ, state quota, and management/NRI quota. The complete 2026 private BDS list and seat matrix will be published by BFUHS before counselling opens.
Category-wise Seat Reservation in Punjab NEET 2026
State quota seats in government medical and dental colleges are distributed among reserved and open categories per Punjab government policy. Expected category-wise figures for government MBBS state quota seats, based on 2025 trends, are given below.
| Category | Reservation % | Approx. Seats (Govt MBBS State Quota) |
|---|---|---|
| Open/General (UR) | ~43% | ~266 |
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 25% | ~154 |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 10% | ~62 |
| Backward Classes (BC) | 10% | ~62 |
| Other Reserved Categories* | ~12% | ~74 |
| Total State Quota | 100% | 618 |
*Other reserved categories include children of freedom fighters, ex-defence and police personnel, backward area and border area residents, and sports persons. A 3% horizontal PwD reservation applies across all categories. Management and NRI quota seats in private colleges carry no category reservation and are filled purely on NEET score and college criteria.
Punjab NEET Counselling 2026 Seat Matrix FAQs
Ques. How many total MBBS seats are available in Punjab NEET Counselling 2026?
Ans. Punjab is expected to have approximately 1,675 MBBS seats across 11 medical colleges — 725 in four government colleges and 950 in seven private colleges — based on 2025 intake data. The official 2026 seat matrix will be released by BFUHS at bfuhs.ac.in once NEET UG 2026 results are out.
Ques. How many BDS seats are available in Punjab for NEET 2026?
Ans. Punjab is expected to offer around 1,290 BDS seats — 90 in two government dental colleges and approximately 1,200 across 12 or more private dental colleges. Official 2026 figures will be published by BFUHS before counselling begins.
Ques. Which government medical colleges are part of Punjab NEET 2026 counselling?
Ans. Four government medical colleges participate: Government Medical College Amritsar (250 seats), Government Medical College Patiala (250 seats), Guru Gobind Singh Medical College Faridkot (125 seats), and Dr B R Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences SAS Nagar (100 seats), for a total of 725 MBBS seats.
Ques. What is the SC seat reservation percentage in Punjab NEET counselling?
Ans. 25% of state quota seats in Punjab government medical and dental colleges are reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) students. Backward Classes receive 10%, EWS receives 10%, and a horizontal 3% PwD reservation applies across all categories. Open/General students compete for approximately 43% of state quota seats.
Ques. What is the quota split for private MBBS colleges in Punjab?
Ans. Private MBBS colleges in Punjab typically offer 50% seats under state quota (through BFUHS), 35% under management quota, and 15% under NRI quota. Of the state quota, 15% of total college seats go to AIQ (counselled by MCC). NRI quota seats carry higher fees set by the Fee Fixation Committee.
Ques. Who conducts Punjab NEET UG 2026 counselling?
Ans. Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot conducts Punjab NEET UG 2026 counselling. Registration, merit list, seat allotment details, and the official seat matrix are available on the BFUHS portal at bfuhs.ac.in.
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