Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, has released the schedule for the fifth round of Punjab State Online Counselling for admission to the Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) course under NEET UG 2026. The schedule has been announced in accordance with the fifth-round counselling schedule notified by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).

Eligible candidates can complete fresh registration, submit their willingness and pay the prescribed security deposit within the notified dates. The university has also specified the dates for merit list publication, choice filling, provisional seat allotment and admission to the allotted colleges.

Punjab NEET UG 2026 BDS Fifth Round Counselling Dates

The university has notified the following schedule for the fifth round of BDS counselling:

Registration Fee and Security Deposit

Fresh applicants must complete online registration and pay the application fee through the University Payment Portal. The application fee varies by category:

Freshly registered candidates must also submit their willingness along with the prescribed security deposit to participate in the fifth round.

All eligible candidates, including those who have already registered and fresh applicants, must submit their willingness with a security deposit of INR 2,00,000 by November 5, 2026.

Merit List and Choice Filling Process

BFUHS will publish the provisional merit list on November 6, 2026. Eligible candidates can fill in and submit their preferences for the course, college, quota and category through the university counselling portal from November 7 to 9, 2026.

The university will process the seat allotment on November 10, 2026, and publish the provisional allotment result on November 11, 2026.

Objections Against Provisional Seat Allotment

Candidates who have objections to the provisional seat allotment can submit them on November 11, 2026, up to 3:00 PM.

The university has clarified that objections must be submitted in person at the Admission Branch of Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot, along with relevant supporting documents or records. Objections sent through email, post or any other mode will not be accepted.

After reviewing the objections, the university may publish a revised provisional allotment result on November 11, 2026.

Document Verification and Admission

Provisionally selected candidates must report to their respective allotted colleges between November 12 and 16, 2026. Candidates must first complete document verification and the medical examination at the allotted college.

After verification, candidates must deposit the six months' fee through the University Payment Gateway and complete the remaining admission and joining formalities within the prescribed period.

Important Instructions for BFUHS Fifth Round Counselling

Candidates should carefully review the following instructions before participating in the fifth round:

• No seat upgradation: Upgradation of seats will not be permitted in the fifth round of counselling.

• Registration is mandatory: Candidates who have not registered for the fifth round will not be eligible to participate.

• Previously joined candidates: Candidates who have already joined or are holding a seat allotted in any previous round cannot participate.

• Non-reporting candidates: Candidates allotted a seat in Round 3 or the Stray Vacancy Round who did not report to the allotted college will not be eligible.

• No seat surrender: Candidates who have already joined or been allotted a seat in any counselling round will not be permitted to surrender their allotted seat.

Candidates who do not fall under the above-mentioned ineligible categories may participate, subject to the applicable eligibility conditions and counselling rules.

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Candidates seeking BDS admission in Punjab should follow the BFUHS counselling schedule carefully and complete registration, willingness submission, choice filling and admission formalities within the prescribed deadlines. They should also regularly visit the university website for further instructions and counselling-related notifications.

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