Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 2 is a significant opportunity for medical and dental aspirants who did not secure a seat in Round 1 or who want to upgrade their alloted seat. Round 2 is conducted by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot to facilitate admissions in MBBS and BDS courses across the government, private or minority colleges in Punjab.
According to the official schedule, Round 2 counselling has started from the date of display of tentative vacancy positions (with respect to previous round) by the BFUHS, which was on 27th August 2025, followed by fresh registration of candidates, payment of fees, submission of willingness and choice filling.
To confirm their participation in Round 2 counselling, candidates need to submit the security amount within the specified dates against the scheduled counselling. Further, there is also separate provisions under Dependent status seat (for PwD, SC, ST, OBC, Minority, Sports category seats).
Round 2 counselling are not only used to fill the vacant seats for first round registered candidates, but also provided them an opportunity to upgrade their course or college preference. With allocated candidate obstructed by the deadline of registration, document submission and fee payment due to Timelines, therefore it is important to carefully formulate plans to follow the PTAN Registration, Document Submission and Fee Payment and registration dates, to retain the opportunity for admission to the profession.
Table of Contents
- 1 Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 Round 2 Schedules
- 2 Candidates Eligible for Punjab NEET Counselling 2nd Round of Allotment
- 3 Candidates Not Eligible for Punjab NEET Counselling 2nd Round of Allotment
- 4 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4.1 Q. When will Punjab NEET Counselling 2nd Round Starts?
- 4.2 Q. After joining the Second Round of Counselling, can I leave or resign the allotted seat?
- 4.3 Q. If I do not report to the allotted college during Round 2, do I need to register again for Round 3?
- 4.4 Q. Can I upgrade my Round 2 allotted seat during Round 3?
- 4.5 Q. If I do not join the allotted or upgraded seat during Round 3, will my security deposit be forfeited?
- 4.6 Q. When will the conversion of seats to Open Merit be carried out?
- 4.7 Q. Do I need to register again for Round 2 if I already registered in Round 1?
- 4.8 Q. Can I modify my choices during Round 2 of Punjab NEET counselling?
Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 Round 2 Schedules
Punjab NEET UG Counselling 2025 Round 2, conducted by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, offers candidates another chance to secure admission to MBBS and BDS courses in Government, Private, and Minority institutions across Punjab. Below are the Schedule for 2nd round of UG Medical/Dental online Punjab State counseling under NEET UG-2025:
| Event | Date & Time | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Display of tentative vacancy position | 27th Aug 2025 | Tentative vacant seat matrix for Round 2 released online. |
| Fresh Registration & Security Deposit | 27th Aug – 28th Aug 2025 (till 03:00 PM) | Registration fee: Rs.5,900 (Rs.2,950 for SC candidates, incl. GST). Mandatory for participation in Round 2. |
| Submission of Willingness & Security Deposit | 28th Aug 2025 (till 05:00 PM) | Security deposit: Rs.10,000 (Govt. colleges – Rs.5,000 for SC/BC/PwD), Rs.2,00,000 (Private colleges), refundable as per rules. |
| Last date for Correction/Editing of Application Form | 28th Aug 2025 (till 03:00 PM) | Candidates can edit/correct their online form. After this, no corrections allowed. |
| Last date for Submitting Eligibility/Category/Minority Documents | 28th Aug 2025 (till 05:00 PM) | Submission at BFUHS Admission Branch, Faridkot (for NRI/Minority/Category quota). |
| Verification of Minority Quota Candidates | 27th – 28th Aug 2025 (till 05:00 PM) | At respective Minority Institutes (SGRD Amritsar, CMC Ludhiana). Only those verified will be considered. |
Candidates Eligible for Punjab NEET Counselling 2nd Round of Allotment
The 2nd Round of Punjab NEET Counselling provides another opportunity for candidates to secure or upgrade their seats. The following groups of candidates are eligible for participation in this round:
| Group | Category of Candidates | Eligibility Description |
|---|---|---|
| Group I | Freshly registered but unallotted candidates | Candidates registered in Round 1 but did not get any seat. |
| Group II | Cancelled seat candidates | Candidates whose allotted seat in Round 1 was cancelled during document verification; eligible with changed category (if applicable). |
| Group III | Upgradation seekers | Candidates who joined their Round 1 seat and opted “Yes” for second-round upgradation. |
| Group IV | Not joined candidates | Candidates allotted a seat in Round 1 but did not report/join the institute. |
| Group V | Resigned candidates | Candidates who resigned online from their Round 1 seat within the given deadline. |
Candidates Not Eligible for Punjab NEET Counselling 2nd Round of Allotment
The 2nd Round of Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 may offer prospects for many candidates, but some categories of students are ineligible to take part in the allotment process. These include:
(a) Candidates have Readiness Documents:
Students who are unable to provide the documents required in respect of the eligibility criterions stated in Punjab Government notification or rules prescribed by MCC-UG in automatic ineligibility.
(b) Non Registered Candidates:
Candidates who have not registered in Raound 1 or Round 2 would also be ineligible to participate in the 2nd round counselling process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When will Punjab NEET Counselling 2nd Round Starts?
A. Punjab NEET Counselling 2nd Round has started for fresh online registration/application, the deposition of the application and security deposit from 27th August 2025.
Q. After joining the Second Round of Counselling, can I leave or resign the allotted seat?
A. Candidates can leave/resign the Round 2 allotted seat during the stipulated time, however, the security deposit will be forfeited.
Q. If I do not report to the allotted college during Round 2, do I need to register again for Round 3?
A. If a candidate does not report to the college, their security deposit will be forfeited. If the candidate wants to take part in Round 3, they will have to do fresh registration and pay the security deposit again.
Q. Can I upgrade my Round 2 allotted seat during Round 3?
A. Candidates can upgrade the Round 2 allotted seat in Round 3. But when the upgraded seat is joined in Round 3, resignation/withdrawal from that seat is not possible.
Q. If I do not join the allotted or upgraded seat during Round 3, will my security deposit be forfeited?
A. In such cases the security deposit will be forfeited.
Q. When will the conversion of seats to Open Merit be carried out?
A. The conversion of NRI and reserved category seats (after exhausting all candidates in the respective categories) will be done during Round 3. This conversion happens only when eligible candidates of that category are exhausted.
Q. Do I need to register again for Round 2 if I already registered in Round 1?
A. Candidates who registered in Round 1 do not need to register again for Round 2. Only fresh candidates have to register if they have not registered earlier.
Q. Can I modify my choices during Round 2 of Punjab NEET counselling?
A. Candidates will be given the opportunity to fill and lock fresh choices in Round 2 as per the schedule released by BFUHS.
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