BFUHS Punjab NEET UG 2026 stray round: registration October 16-18
By TUF News Desk · Published 17 October 2026 · 4 min read
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The last seats in Punjab’s MBBS and BDS admissions are up for grabs, and the window to claim one is short. Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, has released the schedule for the stray vacancy round of NEET UG 2026 state counselling, and fresh registration is open from October 16 to October 18, 2026.
The university’s vacancy notice lists 72 seats in total: 9 MBBS and 63 BDS seats across participating government and private medical and dental colleges. The stray round is the final stage of Punjab’s state counselling, so there is no further round after this one.
The stray round timetable
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Display of vacancy position | October 15, 2026 |
| Fresh registration, fee and security deposit | October 16-18, 2026 |
| Last date for NRI quota application | October 16, 2026, up to 4 PM |
| Christian Minority status verification at CMC Ludhiana | October 19, 2026, up to 3 PM |
| Provisional merit list | October 19, 2026 |
| Online choice filling | October 20-21, 2026 |
| Provisional seat allotment result | October 22, 2026 |
| Objections to provisional allotment | By October 23, 2026, up to 3 PM |
| Reporting and joining at allotted colleges | October 24-26, 2026 |
Registration happens on the BFUHS counselling portal. Keep the standard paperwork scanned and ready before you start the form; our admission documents checklist covers what counselling rounds usually ask for.
Who can register, and who cannot
New candidates can register afresh for this round. The university has excluded three groups. Candidates who have already joined or are holding a seat through MCC or any state counselling up to Round 3 cannot participate. Neither can candidates who were allotted a seat in Punjab’s Round 3 but did not report for joining. And a registration without the willingness and the security deposit inside the window does not count: such candidates will not be considered for allotment.
Upgradation is not allowed in the stray round. The seat you get is the seat you keep.
What it costs
The registration fee is Rs 5,900 for General category candidates and Rs 2,950 for SC candidates, both figures including 18% GST. On top of that comes a refundable security deposit that depends on the colleges a candidate lists:
| College choices | Security deposit |
|---|---|
| Government colleges | Rs 10,000 |
| Government colleges for SC, BC and PwD candidates | Rs 5,000 |
| Private colleges | Rs 2,00,000 |
| Government and private colleges | Rs 2,00,000 |
The gap between the government and private deposits is large, so candidates who want private colleges in their option list need the higher deposit arranged before the window closes. If the private-versus-government call is still open, our guide to choosing a university in India walks through how to compare institutions.
The seats on offer
Of the 9 MBBS seats, 3 are at Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Bathinda, 2 at Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Amritsar, and 1 each at Christian Medical College Ludhiana, Guru Gobind Singh Medical College Faridkot, Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences Jalandhar, and RIMT Medical College and Hospital, Mandi Gobindgarh.
The 63 BDS seats are spread across dental colleges. The largest blocks are at RIMT Dental College, Mandi Gobindgarh (18 seats) and Desh Bhagat Dental College and Hospital, Mandi Gobindgarh (17 seats), with government dental colleges at Amritsar and Patiala also in the mix.
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences conducts the state quota counselling for Punjab’s medical and dental colleges. With choice filling set for October 20 and 21, candidates should check the college-wise matrix on the official portal before locking their preferences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date for Punjab NEET UG 2026 stray round registration?
October 18, 2026. Fresh registration with the application fee and security deposit runs from October 16 to 18 on the BFUHS counselling portal.
How many seats are vacant in the Punjab NEET UG stray round?
The university’s vacancy notice lists 72 seats in total: 9 MBBS and 63 BDS seats across participating government and private medical and dental colleges.
Can I upgrade my seat in the Punjab stray vacancy round?
No. BFUHS does not permit upgradation during the stray vacancy round.
Who cannot participate in the Punjab NEET UG stray round?
Candidates who have joined or are holding a seat through MCC or any state counselling up to Round 3, and candidates allotted a seat in Punjab’s Round 3 who did not report for joining, are not eligible.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date for Punjab NEET UG 2026 stray round registration?
October 18, 2026. Fresh registration with the application fee and security deposit runs from October 16 to 18 on the BFUHS counselling portal.
How many seats are vacant in the Punjab NEET UG stray round?
The university's vacancy notice lists 72 seats in total: 9 MBBS and 63 BDS seats across participating government and private medical and dental colleges.
Can I upgrade my seat in the Punjab stray vacancy round?
No. BFUHS does not permit upgradation during the stray vacancy round.
Who cannot participate in the Punjab NEET UG stray round?
Candidates who have joined or are holding a seat through MCC or any state counselling up to Round 3, and candidates allotted a seat in Punjab's Round 3 who did not report for joining, are not eligible.
Sources: Medical Dialogues, Collegedunia