The Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) has released the Round 1 merit list for Punjab NEET PG 2025. This list is important for students looking to get admission into MD (Doctor of Medicine) and MS (Master of Surgery) courses in Punjab. Candidates can find the merit list and other important updates on the official website, bfuhs.ac.in . Along with the merit list, the process for students to choose their colleges and courses (called choice filling) has also begun.
Students who applied for Round 1 of Punjab NEET PG counselling 2025 must check their status on this merit list. This list shows which students are eligible to take part in the next steps of the admission process. The choice filling for Round 1 started on November 7, 2025 , and will close on November 10, 2025 . It is a key step where students tell the university which colleges and specialities they prefer.
What is NEET PG and Counselling?
NEET PG stands for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Postgraduate. It is a national-level exam for doctors who want to pursue higher studies in medicine, such as MD or MS degrees. After passing the NEET PG exam, students need to go through a counselling process. Counselling is how seats in medical colleges are given out. It makes sure that students get seats based on their exam scores and their preferences.
The Punjab NEET PG counselling is specifically for admissions into medical colleges located in Punjab. BFUHS is the main body that conducts this counselling process for the state.
Details in the Provisional Merit List
The merit list released by BFUHS is a provisional one. This means it is a temporary list, and it confirms who is eligible for counselling. The list includes several important details for each candidate:
- Registration Number: A unique number given to each applicant.
- Roll Number: The student's NEET PG exam roll number.
- Name: The full name of the candidate.
- Percentage of Incentive: If applicable, any extra marks or benefits for certain categories.
- State-specific Percentile: The candidate's ranking within Punjab.
- Willingness: Indicates if the candidate wants to participate in counselling.
- Category: The social category of the candidate (e.g., General, SC, ST, OBC).
BFUHS has also released separate lists for minority quota candidates. These include lists for eligible and ineligible candidates under the general minority quota, and a specific list for eligible Sikh minority candidates.
How to Check the Punjab NEET PG 2025 Merit List
To check the Round 1 merit list, students need to visit the official website of BFUHS. The merit list is available in a PDF format. Students who have submitted their willingness to participate in the counselling can download this PDF to see their qualifying status.
You can directly access the merit list by visiting this link: bfuhs.ac.in/mdms/6-11-25/PG.html . After opening the link, find and click on the relevant PDF file to download and check your details.
Important Dates for Punjab NEET PG Counselling 2025 - Round 1
It is very important for all candidates to remember the following dates for Round 1 counselling:
| Event | Dates |
| Choice filling and locking | November 7, 2025 to November 10, 2025 |
| Display of provisional Allotment Result | November 14, 2025 |
| Reporting by candidates to allotted colleges | November 17, 2025 to November 20, 2025 |
Students must complete the choice filling process between November 7 and November 10, 2025 . This is the period when they select their preferred colleges and courses online. It is advised to fill choices carefully and lock them before the deadline.
Understanding the Next Steps
After the choice filling period ends, BFUHS will announce the provisional allotment result on November 14, 2025 . This result will show which college and course has been temporarily assigned to each student based on their merit and choices.
Following the allotment result, students who have been allotted a seat must report to their respective colleges. This reporting period is from November 17, 2025 , to November 20, 2025 . During this time, students must visit the college, submit their documents, and complete the admission formalities. This step is necessary to confirm their admission to the allotted MD/MS course.
