The Department of Medical Education & Research, Government of Punjab, has released a new notification laying down the complete admission criteria for MBBS and BDS courses across Government and Private Medical/Dental Institutes in the state for the 2026 session onwards. This notification supersedes all previous admission notifications and will apply to every Government Quota, Management Quota, NRI Quota and Minority Quota seat in Punjab.
With multiple quotas, a detailed reservation matrix, a mandatory service bond, and separate fee slabs for government, private and NRI-quota seats, the admission process can be confusing for first-time applicants. Here is a complete breakdown - and where our counsellors at RM Group of Education can step in to simplify your decision-making.
Counselling Authority
All admissions - Government Quota, Management Quota, NRI Quota and Minority Quota - will be based on NEET UG merit, with Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, conducting centralised counselling. Of the total government seats, 15% (All India Quota) will be filled by MCC, while the remaining 85% will be filled by Punjab's own Admission Committee.
RM Group Tip: Choice-filling order across state quota, management quota and NRI quota rounds significantly affects your final seat allotment. Our counsellors help students build a realistic, ranked list of colleges based on their NEET score before the portal opens - reach out to us early to avoid last-minute scramble.
Eligibility for State Quota
A candidate qualifies for Punjab's state quota if they are a Citizen of India and meet at least one of the following:
- Passed 10+1 and 10+2 from a school in Punjab, or
- Were born in Punjab, or
- Are a permanent resident of Punjab (including children of Punjab/Central Government employees posted in the state, children of Punjab pensioners, or residents of at least 5 years)
Wards of defence personnel, NRI category candidates and minority community candidates are also eligible for the respective reserved seats.
Not sure if you qualify for state quota or need to apply as an open/NRI candidate? RM Group of Education verifies your eligibility documents and domicile status before you begin the application, saving you from rejection at the final verification stage.
Punjab MBBS/BDS 2026 Fee Structure
a) Government Medical Institutions – MBBS (Annual Fee)
| Year | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| 1st Year | 2,02,000 |
| 2nd Year | 2,22,000 |
| 3rd Year | 2,44,000 |
| 4th Year | 2,68,000 |
| 5th Year | 1,47,000 |
b) Government Dental Institutions – BDS (Annual Fee)
| Year | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| 1st Year | 80,000 |
| 2nd Year | 90,000 |
| 3rd Year | 1,00,000 |
| 4th Year | 1,10,000 |
Hostel fee is fixed at ₹19,800 annually, with a 5% yearly increase from the 2015 base year.
c) Private Institutes/Universities – MBBS
| Year | Government Quota (50%) | Management Quota (35%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Year | 4,69,000 | 12,06,000 |
| 2nd Year | 5,16,000 | 13,26,000 |
| 3rd Year | 5,68,000 | 14,59,000 |
| 4th Year | 6,25,000 | 16,00,000 |
| 5th Year | 3,44,000 | 8,80,000 |
d) Private Institutes/Universities – BDS
| Year | Government Quota (50%) | Management Quota (35%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Year | 1,65,000 | 2,20,000 |
| 2nd Year | 1,81,500 | 2,42,000 |
| 3rd Year | 1,99,650 | 2,66,200 |
| 4th Year | 2,19,615 | 2,92,000 |
e) NRI Quota Fee (Full Course, in US$)
| Category | Fee (US$) |
|---|---|
| 15% NRI Quota – MBBS | 1,10,000 |
| 15% NRI Quota – BDS | 44,000 |
f) SGRDUHS Amritsar & CMC/CDC Ludhiana
SGRD University, Amritsar charges ₹12,06,000 in the 1st year for MBBS (rising to ₹16,00,000 by the 5th year), with a 10% annual increase. Christian Medical College (CMC) and Christian Dental College (CDC), Ludhiana, being minority institutions under a Supreme Court order, charge ₹6.60 lakh per annum for MBBS and ₹2.20 lakh per annum for BDS, also with a 10% yearly increase.
All fees are subject to change as per future Government notifications.
Planning your MBBS budget? Management and NRI quota seats can run into several lakhs per year. RM Group of Education helps families compare the true cost of a Punjab seat against MBBS options in Georgia and other overseas destinations, factoring in tuition, hostel, and living costs - so you choose the most viable path, not just the first available seat.
Reservation in Government Medical/Dental Colleges
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes | 25% |
| Backward Classes | 10% |
| Backward Area/Border Area | 2% (1% each) |
| Persons with Disability | 5% |
| Sports Persons | 1% |
| Children/Grandchildren of terrorist-affected persons | 1% |
| Children/Grandchildren of Sikh riot-affected persons | 1% |
| Wards of Defence Personnel | 1% |
| Wards of Punjab Police/Home Guards/Para-Military Forces | 1% |
| Children/Grandchildren of freedom fighters of Punjab | 1% |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 10% |
The same structure applies to Private Institutes, with an additional 1% reservation for Jammu & Kashmir migrants displaced by terrorist violence.
NRI Quota Seats
- 15% of seats in all Private Institutes, Guru Gobind Singh Medical College Faridkot, and AIMS Mohali
- 13 seats each in Government Medical College, Patiala and Amritsar
- 3 seats in Government Dental College, Amritsar
- 4 seats in Government Dental College, Patiala
NRI seats go first to NRIs/children of NRIs originally belonging to Punjab, then to those from other states. OCI/PIO candidates are considered only under the 15% NRI Quota.
Applying under NRI quota? Document requirements - foreign passport, Green Card, OCI/PIO card, or proof of residency - must be verified by BFUHS before allotment. RM Group of Education assists NRI families end-to-end with documentation, eligibility certificates and seat confirmation.
Service Bond for MBBS Candidates
Candidates admitted to MBBS in Government Medical Colleges of Punjab - under either State Quota or All India Quota - must execute a Service Bond of ₹20,00,000. The mandatory service period is:
- 2 years for State Quota candidates
- 1 year for All India Quota candidates
Failure to join, complete, or comply with the bond terms makes the candidate liable to pay the full ₹20 lakh bond amount, besides other consequences under law.
Key General Conditions
- Combined and category-wise merit lists will be displayed on the BFUHS website at least 7 days before counselling.
- Admission is only valid at institutes approved by all concerned authorities before the first counselling round.
- Vacant seats in reserved/minority categories are transferred to the General Category per MCC guidelines.
- Candidates must upload 10+1 and 10+2 certificates on the BFUHS Portal.
- The Administrative Secretary, Department of Medical Education & Research, Punjab, is the final authority on any dispute.
Get Expert Guidance for Your MBBS Admission
Navigating quotas, fee slabs, service bonds, and eligibility documentation under a single counselling window can be overwhelming - a single wrong choice-fill can cost you a seat. RM Group of Education offers end-to-end MBBS admission counselling for Punjab and abroad, including:
- NEET score-based college shortlisting and choice-filling strategy
- Eligibility and domicile document verification
- NRI and management quota guidance
- Comparative counselling for MBBS abroad (Georgia and other destinations) if a Punjab seat isn't secured
Talk to our admission experts today to plan your MBBS journey with confidence.
