MD/MS Admission in Punjab 2025

Complete Guide to Postgraduate Medical Admissions, Counselling Process & Fee Structure

1. Eligibility Criteria for MD/MS in Punjab

Academic Qualifications
  • MBBS degree from NMC recognized medical college
  • Completed 12 months compulsory rotating internship
  • Qualified NEET PG examination
  • Valid permanent/provisional registration with NMC/SMC
Additional Requirements
  • No upper age limit for MD/MS admissions
  • Punjab domicile for state quota seats (50%)
  • Valid Aadhaar card mandatory
  • Internship completion certificate required
Important Note for Foreign Graduates

Candidates who have completed MBBS from foreign universities must have completed screening test (FMGE/NExT) and possess eligibility certificate from NMC before applying for MD/MS admissions in Punjab.

2. Documents Required for MD/MS Admission in Punjab

Essential Documents
NEET PG Documents
  • NEET PG 2025 Admit Card
  • NEET PG 2025 Scorecard/Rank Letter
  • NEET PG Roll Number
Educational Documents
  • MBBS Degree Certificate
  • MBBS Final Year Marksheets (All years)
  • Internship Completion Certificate
  • Registration Certificate from NMC/SMC
Identity Proof
  • Aadhaar Card (Mandatory)
  • PAN Card
  • Recent passport size photographs
Additional Documents
Domicile Certificate
  • Punjab Domicile Certificate (for State Quota)
  • Residence proof of 5+ years
  • School leaving certificate from Punjab
Category Certificates
  • SC/ST/OBC-NCL Certificate (if applicable)
  • EWS Certificate valid for 2024-25 (if applicable)
  • PwD Certificate from competent authority (if applicable)
Service/Bond Documents
  • Service certificate (if in-service candidate)
  • NOC from employer
  • Bond documents (if applicable)

3. MD/MS Counselling Procedure in Punjab

Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot conducts state quota counselling for MD/MS admissions.

Step 1 Online Registration

Register on Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot official portal using NEET PG roll number and credentials. Fill complete application form with personal, academic, and professional details. Pay non-refundable registration fee.

Step 2 Document Upload & Verification

Upload scanned copies of all required documents (MBBS degree, internship certificate, NEET PG scorecard, domicile, category certificates). Attend physical document verification at designated centers with original documents.

Step 3 Choice Filling & Locking

Login to counselling portal and fill preferences for college-course combinations. You can select multiple specialties across different colleges. Arrange choices in order of preference and lock before deadline.

Step 4 Seat Allotment Result

Seats allotted based on NEET PG rank, category, domicile status, and preferences filled. Check result on official portal. Download provisional allotment letter if seat allocated.

Step 5 Joining & Fee Payment

Report to allotted college within stipulated time with original documents and allotment letter. Pay course fees and complete admission formalities. Submit bond (if applicable for government colleges).

Tentative Counselling Schedule 2025

Registration Opens: September 2024

Document Verification: October 2024

Choice Filling: October 2024

Round 1 Allotment: November 2024

Round 2 Allotment: December 2024

Mop-up Round: January 2025

4. Registration & Security Fees Structure

Name Tuition Fee Total Tuition Clinical Tuition Basic Note
Government Colleges (GMC Patiala/Amritsar) ₹1,25,000 (1st Year) ₹1.50 Lakhs (1st Year) / 1.25 Lakhs (2nd/3rd Year) - - -
Private Colleges (Govt Quota) - ₹6.50 Lakhs (Very Low for Private) ₹6,50,000 (Per Annum) ₹2,60,000 (Per Annum) -
Private Colleges (Management Quota) - - ₹15,00,000 (Per Annum) - ₹Applicable to DMC, CMC, Adesh, SGRD, etc.
Christian Medical College (CMC) Ludhiana - - ₹6,60,000 (Per Annum) - ₹Minority Network Quota applies
Note: Security deposit is fully refundable after course completion. Registration fee is non-refundable. Fees are subject to revision by government authorities.

5. Government Medical Colleges Offering MD/MS in Punjab

Government Medical College, Patiala

Patiala

Total PG Seats: 150+

Annual Fee: ₹1,25,000

Specialties: ['MD Medicine, MS Surgery, MD Paediatrics, MS Ortho']

Government Medical College, Amritsar

Amritsar

Total PG Seats: 120+

Annual Fee: ₹1,25,000

Specialties: ['All Clinical & Non-Clinical']

Guru Gobind Singh Medical College

Faridkot

Total PG Seats: 80+

Annual Fee: ₹1,25,000

Specialties: ['MD Radio, MD Anaesthesia']

6. Private Medical Colleges & Fee Structure for MD/MS

Dayanand Medical College (DMC)

Ludhiana

PG Seats: 100+

Annual Fee Range:

  • Govt Quota: 6.50 L/year
  • Mgmt Quota: 15.00 L/year
Sri Guru Ram Das Institute (SGRD)

Amritsar

PG Seats: 80+

Annual Fee Range:

  • Sikh Minority/Gen: 6.50 L (Govt Quota) / 15 L (Mgmt)
Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences

Bathinda

PG Seats: 60+

Annual Fee Range:

  • Clinical: 14.90 - 16.50 L/year (University Status)
Important: Private medical college PG fees are regulated by Fee Regulatory Committee. Management quota seats may have higher fees. Verify current fee structure from official college prospectus before admission.

7. Top Medical Colleges for MD/MS in Punjab

Rank #1
DMC Ludhiana

Best Private Medical College in North India.

  • Hero Heart Institute (Premium Cardiology Wing)
  • Extremely high patient load
  • Strict academics & residency
  • Fees are lower than many Govt colleges in other states
Rank #2
GMC Patiala

Royal City's Medical Hub.

  • Preferred Govt choice in Punjab
  • Associated with Rajindra Hospital
  • Good PG selection ratio

8. Seat Reservation & Matrix in Punjab (MD/MS)

State Quota Distribution (50%)
Category Reservation %
SC 25% (High)%
BC (Backward Class) 10%%
PCMS (In-Service) 60% of State Quota (Incentive/Reservation)%
Handicapped 5%%
Sports/Terrorist Affected/Riot Affected 1% each%
Horizontal Reservations
PwD Quota (5%)

5% horizontal reservation across all categories for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as per RPWD Act 2016

In-Service Quota

Reserved seats for in-service doctors working in Punjab government hospitals (candidates must have completed bond period)

DNB Seats

Separate counselling for DNB courses in accredited hospitals through NBE, New Delhi

All India Quota (50%)

50% PG medical seats are filled through MCC AIQ counselling with reservations: General (Open), SC (15%), ST (7.5%), OBC-NCL (27%), EWS (10%), and PwD (5% horizontal). No domicile restriction for AIQ seats.

9. MD/MS Seat Allotment Process

Understanding the Allotment Mechanism
Rank-Based Merit System

Allotment is based on NEET PG All India Rank (AIR), not percentile. Higher rank gets priority. Category rank is used for reserved seats. Domicile status matters for state quota.

Choice Filling Strategy

Fill choices carefully considering: (1) Specialty preference, (2) College reputation, (3) Location, (4) Fee structure. Fill maximum possible choices (100+). Order matters - always put dream choices first.

Multiple Rounds & Upgradation

Punjab conducts 2-3 rounds of counselling. Select "Willingness for Upgradation" if you want better college in next round. If upgraded, previous seat is auto-cancelled. Freeze seat only if fully satisfied.

Bond & Service Commitment

Government medical college admissions may require signing service bond (usually 2-3 years in Punjab). Bond amount varies by specialty. Private colleges generally don't have bond requirements.

Seat Acceptance Timeline

Report to allotted college within 7-10 days. Pay admission fees (non-refundable). Submit all original documents. Get admission confirmation letter. Classes usually start from August-September.

Expert Advice: Don't leave any popular college-specialty combo. Even if cutoff seems out of reach, fill it. Cutoffs fluctuate, and you might get lucky. Always have backup non-clinical specialties filled.

10. NEET PG Cutoff Ranks for Punjab 2024

GMC Patiala - NEET PG 2023 Cutoff (Round 1 Closing Rank)
Specialty General (Rank) SC (Rank)
MD Radio Diagnosis 503 10,200
MD General Medicine 641 18,500
MS General Surgery 7,200 28,000
MD Paediatrics 3,112 22,000
MS OBG 4,125 25,000
GMC Amritsar - NEET PG 2023 Cutoff (Round 1 Closing Rank)
Specialty General (Rank)
MD Radio Diagnosis 1,256
MD General Medicine 1,800
MS General Surgery 9,500
MD Paediatrics 5,500
Note: NEET PG cutoffs fluctuate annually based on exam difficulty, number of candidates, and seat matrix. Use 2024 data as reference only. Actual 2025 cutoffs will be determined after counselling. State quota cutoffs are generally higher than AIQ for same college.