Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 Round 2 Choice Filling

Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 has entered into Round 2, which gives candidates who either did not receive a seat allotment in Round 1 or would like to upgrade their allotment the opportunity to do so. The last date for candidates to submit their willingness along with the security deposit is 28th August 2025 (till 05:00 PM), and candidates can begin the choice filling and preference submission process after that.

Only candidates who have registered and successfully paid the necessary fees are eligible to take part in this round. During the online counselling phase, candidates will be required to complete the counselling form, and must choose their preferences for course, college, category and quota.

Candidates should be aware that merely taking part in the choice filling process does not guarantee candidates admission, as eligibility will be strictly verified according to Punjab Government notifications and ultimately, the decision lies with the allotted college authorities at the actual time of physical reporting.

Seat allotment is based on NEET merit and based on the order of preferences submitted by candidates; students are highly encouraged to be careful in numbering the order of their choices. Candidates from reserved categories that qualify in the open merit cut-off will be offered seats under the open category first, in a fair and merit-based manner.

Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 Round 2 Choice Filling Schedule

Round 2 Choice Filling for Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 is an important part of the process where candidates can fill in their choices for MBBS / BDS courses. Only those candidates that have registered and paid a security amount by a specified date can participate.

Candidates must take special care in filling out their choices, as they will be offered a college based on NEET results, eligibility conditions and order of online preferences. The dates for Punjab NEET 2025 Round 2 Choice Filling are:

Event	Schedule
Last date for submitting willingness (along with security deposit) for Round 2 counselling	28th August 2025 (up to 05:00 PM)
Filling of choices/preferences of course, college, category, and quota during online counselling	As per official schedule (after willingness submission deadline)
Mode of counselling	Online, followed by physical reporting to allotted colleges

Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 Round 2 Choice Filling Process

Round 2 Choice Filling Process in Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 enables registered candidates to make choice, prioritization of their chosen courses, colleges, categories and quotas for MBBS and BDS admission. The seat allotment is purely based on NEET score, NEET merit ranking, and what the candidate has filled in their choices. Therefore filling in and locking choices is one of the most important parts of the counselling. Step-by-Step Choice Filling Process: 

Login to the Candidate Portal

• Visit the official counselling website of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) (www.bfuhs.ac.in).
• Log in using your registered credentials (registration number and password).

Check Eligibility

• Ensure that you have submitted your willingness for Round 2 and paid the security deposit before the deadline.
• Only eligible candidates will be allowed to participate in choice filling.

Access Choice Filling Section

• After login, navigate to the Choice Filling/Preference Form link.
• The list of available courses, colleges, categories, and quotas will be displayed.

Arrange Preferences

• Select colleges and courses according to your priority.
• Candidates can arrange multiple options by moving them up or down in the preference list.
• The order of preferences is extremely important, as allotment depends on both merit rank and choices filled.

Lock Choices

• After finalizing the preferences, click on the “Lock” button.
• Once locked, candidates cannot make changes.
• If a candidate fails to lock their choices, the system will automatically consider the last saved preferences.

Seat Allotment

• The result of Round 2 seat allotment will be available on the BFUHS portal, based on the NEET rank, seat matrix, reservation rules, the choice that they filled. 
• A candidate who has been allotted a seat has to download the allotment letter and physically report to the college allotted for verification and admission formalities.

Important Information on Punjab NEET Counselling Choice Filling

The choice-filling process for Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 Round 2 can be done online, followed by physical reporting to the college allotted to the candidate. The candidates must carefully fill in preferences of course, college, category and quota according to their eligibility and instructions issued by the Punjab Government. Important aspects of the Choice-Filling processes are as follows: 

Eligibility & Registration Requirement

• Candidates should be only registered candidates who have paid the application fee and security deposit before the last date.
• No candidate will be allowed to enter the counselling without the completion of registration.

Eligibility Conditions

• Candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria as per Punjab Government notifications.
• Merely filling online choices or appearing in counselling does not guarantee admission.
• Final eligibility is verified by the Principal of the allotted college at the time of reporting.

Online Preference Filling

• During online counselling, candidates must fill the online counselling form and submit their preferences. Choices include Course (MBBS/BDS), College, Category (General/Reserved) & Quota (Government/Private)
• Candidates should exercise caution while arranging preferences since allotment depends on NEET merit and order of preferences.

Reserved Category Candidates

• Candidates belonging to reserved categories (SC/BC/PwD etc.) who have scored marks equal to or above the General (Open Merit) NEET cut-off are eligible to compete in the Open Merit category first.
• Seat allotment is done based on NEET merit and the preferences submitted online.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who is eligible to participate in Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 Round 2 Choice Filling?

A. All candidates who have registered for counselling and paid the counselling amount before the last date permitted to qualify for Round 2 Choice Filling.

Q. Can I participate in choice filling without registering for counselling?

A. To qualify for choice filling/seat allotment, you need to register for counselling and settle the counselling fee. 

Q. What preferences can I fill during Round 2 Choice Filling?

A. Candidates can fill preferences in respect of course (MBBS/BDS), college , category and quota as per their eligibility and preferences.

Q. Are reserved category candidates also considered in open merit during Round 2?

A. The reserved category candidates having marks equal to or above the NEET open merit cut-off shall first be considered in open merit and if considered only as open merit candidate, then the reserved category will be considered.

Q. Can I modify my preferences after submission in Round 2 Choice Filling?

A. Candidates can edit, rearrange and remove the preferences as many times as they want while the choice filling is available, but once the deadline is over, no further changes can be made.

Q. How is the seat allotted during Round 2 Choice Filling?

A. Seats will be allotted according to NEET rank/merit and the choices entered by the candidate.

Q. Does filling choices guarantee admission in Round 2?

A. The eligibility of a candidate shall be arranged by the rules of Punjab Government and it will be checked by Principal in the allotted college at the time of admission.

Q. Do I need to report physically after Round 2 seat allotment?

A. After the allotment of seats in Round 2 when it is done online, it is the responsibility of the candidate to report physically at the allotted college with originals and the candidate must complete the admission formalities.