Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 for Round 3 is started for MBBS and BDS aspirants for accepting admissions in the state. Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) has issued the schedule for the 3rd online round of counselling to fill the vacant seats under NEET UG-2025. Fresh online applications are invited from the candidates who have been qualified for NEET UG-2025, and the registration fee for General Candidates is Rs. 5900/- (including GST) and Rs. 2900/- for SC Candidates (including GST).
The registration for fresh candidates is started on the official website (www.bfuhs.ac.in.) of the university through online login from 3rd October to 5th October 2025 (up to 2:00 PM). Candidates, who have already registered during the Round 1 or Round 2, as per choices, are not required to fill up the form again.
This round provides an opportunity for NEET-qualified students to secure admission in the remaining seats for MBBS and BDS courses in Punjab.
Contents
- 1 Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3 Dates
- 2 Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3 – Eligibility
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 3.1 Q. Who is eligible to participate in Round 3 of Punjab NEET Counselling 2025?
- 3.2 Q. Who can apply afresh for Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3?
- 3.3 Q. Do all candidates need to register again for Punjab NEET Counselling Round 3?
- 3.4 Q. What is the fee for Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3 registration and security deposit?
- 3.5 Q. Can candidates who did not register in Punjab NEET Counselling Rounds 1 or 2 participate in Round 3?
- 3.6 Q. What documents are required for Punjab NEET Counselling Round 3?
- 3.7 Q. How can I submit my choices/preferences for Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3?
- 3.8 Q. What happens if a candidate’s allotted seat is cancelled during document verification?
Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3 Dates
Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3 is an important stage for candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses under NEET UG-2025. BFUHS has released the detailed schedule for fresh registration, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting for vacant seats. Candidates must follow the dates and guidelines carefully to ensure participation and secure admission in their preferred medical or dental colleges.
Fresh NEET-qualified candidates, as well as those who did not join or resigned from allotted seats in Round 2, must register afresh and deposit the required fees through the university portal. Additionally, candidates applying under Minority or NRI quotas must follow specific verification procedures before seat allotment. The following table provides a complete schedule of key events for Round 3:
| 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 |
Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3 – Eligibility
The 3rd Round of Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 enables participants to occupy vacant MBBS and BDS seats, but who is eligible to apply is strictly regulated. Participants must understand who may apply as a new application, who may not need to register, and who is eligible or not eligible for allotment of a seat.
1. Candidates Who Can Apply Afresh for Round 3
These Candidates are required to pay the registration fee and security deposit at the time of submission of willingness:
- Candidates who are registering/application for the first-time.
- Candidates who not join the scheduled allotted seats (whether fresh allocation or upgraded) in Round 2. These candidates are to register as a new applicant and deposit the security amount agreeing to submit willingness and choices/preferences for Course, College, Quota as scheduled.
2. Candidates Who Need Not Apply Afresh for Round 3
- Candidates were already registered, but did not obtain a seat in Round 1 or Round 2 do not need to register again.
- Candidates]who resigned or surrendered their allotted a seat in Round 1 under free exit and who do not hold any Round 1 seat. However, they are required to submit willingness along with the requisite security amount (equivalent to the penalty security) and complete their choices/preferences as scheduled.
3. Candidates Eligible for Round 3 Seat Allotment
Eligible candidates for seat allotment in Round 3 fall into the following groups:
- Group I: Registered candidates who did not receive any seat allotment in Round 1 or Round 2.
- Group II: Registered candidates who secured a seat in Round 2 but whose seat was cancelled during document verification at the time of admission. They will be considered for the next round of seat allotment, with a changed category if applicable, subject to seat availability.
- Group III: Candidates who reported to their allotted institute during Round 2 and submitted willingness for upgradation in Round 3.
- Group IV: Candidates who were allotted a seat in Round 2 but did not join or resigned and exited after forfeiture of fees.
4. Candidates Not Eligible for Round 3 Seat Allotment
- Candidates who have become non-eligible due to inadequate or incorrect documents as per the eligibility criteria.
- Candidates who did not register in Round 1, Round 2, or Round 3.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who is eligible to participate in Round 3 of Punjab NEET Counselling 2025?
A. Participants in Round 3 will include not only candidates who were unable to secure seats in Round 1 or Round 2, but also candidates who had their allocated seat from Round 2 cancelled or rejected based on the document verification process, candidates who had been assigned a seat in Round 2 and reported to the assigned institute with a willingness for upgrade, and candidates who had been alloted a seat in Round 2 but did not join, or even if they entered an assigned institute without having a seat in Round 2, even if they returned without any prior acceptance of the fee exemption, can be considered candidates eligible to apply.
Q. Who can apply afresh for Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3?
A. Candidates who have not yet registered, and candidates who had not joined (because they were not assigned a seat in Round 2), can also apply at the fresh application stage. These candidates must pay a new registration fee and a new security deposit to apply, while demonstrating their willingness to upgrade.
Q. Do all candidates need to register again for Punjab NEET Counselling Round 3?
A. Candidates who apply to take advantage of Punjab NEET Counselling Round 3, who were already registered, and did not receive a seat assignment in either Round 1 or Round 2 should not apply afresh. Candidates who voluntarily resigned or surrendered an assigned seat in Round 1, and exited Round 1 free of fee obligation also do not need to apply afresh but must submit their willingness along with the new security deposit while filling in their choice/preference selections. There is no obligation to reregister if a candidate stays within the same limits on lengths of obligation and fees.
Q. What is the fee for Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3 registration and security deposit?
A. The registration fee for fresh candidates is Rs. 5000 + 18% GST (Rs. 5900/-) for general candidates and Rs. 2500 + 18% GST (Rs. 2950/-) for SC candidates. Security deposits for submitting willingness vary: Rs. 10,000 for government colleges (half for SC/BC/PWD) and Rs. 2,00,000 for private colleges.
Q. Can candidates who did not register in Punjab NEET Counselling Rounds 1 or 2 participate in Round 3?
A. Candidates who did not register in Round 1, Round 2, or Round 3 are not eligible to participate in the 3rd round of counselling.
Q. What documents are required for Punjab NEET Counselling Round 3?
A. Candidates must carry all necessary documents including NEET UG-2025 Admit Card, Score Card, Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card/Passport), Domicile Certificate (if applicable), Category Certificate (if applicable), and any other documents specified by BFUHS for verification.
Q. How can I submit my choices/preferences for Punjab NEET Counselling 2025 Round 3?
A. All eligible candidates must submit their choices/preferences for Course, College, Quota, and Category through the BFUHS online portal within the specified dates for Round 3.
Q. What happens if a candidate’s allotted seat is cancelled during document verification?
A. If a candidate’s seat is cancelled during document verification in Round 2, they become eligible for Round 3 seat allotment. Their category may be updated based on availability of seats in the respective category.
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