The Third Round of Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 is a significant event for candidates who wish to retain or upgrade their MBBS/BDS seats as a result of the State Counselling’s participation. Eligible candidates may now begin their choice filling, after completing registration (and payment of the appropriate willingness and the security deposit for the round) which will be the candidate’s preferences for course and college, quotas, and categories.
The fees for admission for Round 3 for Government Colleges is Rs.10,000 (half for SC/BC/PWD candidates), Private Colleges is Rs.2,00,000, and Both Government & Private Colleges is Rs.2,00,000.
The last date for determination of willingness and payment of the security deposit is 10th October 2025. It is imperative to fill in the choices in the proper a strategic manner to provide an opportunity to obtain admission in their preferred college and course.
This is important as the seat allotment in Round 3 will be determined based on filled choices, the NEET rank of the candidates, and whether the seat was available. Therefore, candidates are advised to carefully consider the seat matrix and their priorities, before submitting the related choices.
Table of Contents
- 1 Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3 Choice Filling Schedule
- 2 Important Instruction on Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3 Choice Filling
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 3.1 Q. Who is eligible to participate in Round 3 Choice Filling?
- 3.2 Q. Who needs to apply afresh for Round 3?
- 3.3 Q. Who does not need to apply afresh for Round 3?
- 3.4 Q. What is the deadline for submitting willingness and security deposit for Round 3?
- 3.5 Q. What is the security deposit amount for choice filling in Round 3?
- 3.6 Q. Can a candidate change the type of college after submitting willingness?
- 3.7 Q. Can a candidate surrender or upgrade the seat after joining in Round 3?
- 3.8 Q. Where can candidates fill their choices for Round 3?
Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3 Choice Filling Schedule
Candidates are advised to carefully review the seat matrix and availability of seats in different colleges before finalizing their choices. Filling choices strategically can significantly increase the chances of securing a preferred seat.
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Display of vacant seat matrix on student login | 03 Oct 2025 |
| Fresh online registration/application with payment (General: Rs. 5900/-; SC: Rs. 2950/-) and submission of security deposit | 03 Oct to 05 Oct 2025 (upto 2:00 PM) |
| Last date for submitting willingness with security deposit by all candidates (Govt Colleges: Rs. 10,000/-; Private Colleges: Rs. 2,00,000/-) | 03 Oct to 06 Oct 2025 (upto 5:00 PM) |
| Last date for NRI quota admission application | 03 Oct to 06 Oct 2025 (upto 5:00 PM) |
| Minority quota verification at respective institutions | 06 Oct 2025 (upto 3:00 PM) |
| Display of Provisional Merit List | 08 Oct 2025 |
| Filling/submitting online choices/preferences for Course/College/Quota/Category | 08 Oct to 10 Oct 2025 |
| Surrender/Resignation by Round-1 & 2 joined candidates with forfeiture of security deposit | Upto 09 Oct 2025 |
| Processing of seat allotment | 11 Oct to 13 Oct 2025 |
| Display of provisional allotment/result | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Last date/time for submission of objections to provisional allotment | 17 Oct 2025 (03:00 PM) |
| Display of revised provisional allotment/result after objections | 21 Oct 2025 |
| Payment of balance fee and reporting to allotted college | 21 Oct to 23 Oct 2025 |
Important Instruction on Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3 Choice Filling
Choice Filling stage in Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3 is a crucial step where candidates submit their preferences for MBBS/BDS courses, colleges, quotas, and categories. Only eligible candidates who have completed registration and willingness submission can participate in this stage.
1. Candidates who can apply afresh for Round 3:
- Fresh applicants registering for the first time.
- Candidates who did not join their allotted seat (fresh or upgraded) in Round 2. These candidates must also deposit the security amount again while submitting their willingness and choices/preferences.
2. Candidates who do not need to apply afresh:
- Candidates already registered but not allotted any seat in Round 1 or Round 2.
- Candidates who resigned or surrendered their Round 1 allotted seat with free exit and do not hold any seat from Round 1. These candidates must submit willingness and deposit the requisite security amount to participate.
3. Candidates eligible for Round 3 allotment:
- Group I: Registered candidates who did not receive any seat allotment in Round 1 or Round 2.
- Group II: Registered candidates whose Round 2 allotted seat was canceled during document verification. They will be considered for seat allotment in the next round, subject to category availability.
- Group III: Candidates who reported at the allotted institute in Round 2 and submitted willingness for upgradation in Round 3.
- Group IV: Candidates allotted a seat in Round 2 but did not join or resigned after forfeiting fees.
4. Candidates not eligible for Round 3 allotment:
- Candidates who have become ineligible due to insufficient or invalid documents.
- Candidates who have not registered in Round 1, Round 2, or Round 3.
Fee Structure for Round 3
Registration Fee:
- General candidates: Rs.5,000 + 18% GST = Rs.5,900
- SC category candidates: Rs.2,500 + 18% GST = Rs.2,950
Security Deposit for Willingness Submission:
| Type of College | Security Amount (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Government Colleges | 10,000 (half for SC/BC/PWD) |
| Private Colleges | 2,00,000 |
| Government & Private Colleges | 2,00,000 |
- Candidates who want to change their willingness from Government only to Private & Government or Private only must deposit the remaining security amount of Rs.1,90,000.
- Already registered candidates who deposited security in Round 2 and were not allotted any seat do not need to pay the security again, but must submit willingness online.
Important Instructions for Choice Filling
- Upload photograph, signature, thumb impression, and other required documents in time to avoid inconvenience.
- Filling more than one application form may result in rejection of the application.
- The application form will be automatically locked after the deadline. Print it after submission.
- Uploading the compulsory sworn declaration is mandatory in the first step; otherwise, the application will not be accepted.
- Once a candidate joins the allotted seat in Round 3, they cannot surrender, resign, or upgrade the seat.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who is eligible to participate in Round 3 Choice Filling?
A. Candidates eligible for Round 3 choice filling include those who had not been allotted any seat in Round 1 or Round 2, candidates whose Round 2 allotted seat was cancelled during document verification, candidates who reported to the Round 2 allotted seat and submitted their willingness for upgradation, and those candidates who were allotted seat in Round 2 but did not join and resigned from the seat after forfeiting their fees.
Q. Who needs to apply afresh for Round 3?
A. Fresh applicants registering for the first time, and candidates who did not join their allotted seat in Round 2, will need to register afresh to take part in choice filling and make the required security deposit.
Q. Who does not need to apply afresh for Round 3?
A. Candidates who are already registered but have not been allotted any seats in Round 1 or Round 2, do not need to register again. Even candidates who had taken back or surrendered their Round 1 be, along with a free exit, need to submit willingness and requisite amount of security, but do not need to register afresh.
Q. What is the deadline for submitting willingness and security deposit for Round 3?
A. Last date for submitting their willingness, along with the requisite security deposit is 10th October, 2025.
Q. What is the security deposit amount for choice filling in Round 3?
A. The security deposit in Government colleges is Rs.10,000 (half for SC/BC/PWD), Private colleges is Rs.2,00,000 and Government & Private colleges is Rs.2,00,000.
Q. Can a candidate change the type of college after submitting willingness?
A. If a candidate wants to change their willingness from Government colleges only to Private & Government or Private colleges only, they must deposit the remaining security amount of Rs.1,90,000 online through the BFUHS portal.
Q. Can a candidate surrender or upgrade the seat after joining in Round 3?
A. Once a candidate joins the allotted seat in Round 3, they cannot surrender, resign, or upgrade the seat.
Q. Where can candidates fill their choices for Round 3?
A. All eligible candidates can fill their choices online through the BFUHS official portal: www.bfuhs.ac.in.
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