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BFUHS reinstates Punjab quota seats for four NEET 2026 candidates
✍️ Medical Dialogues
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 10:18 AM
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The Baba Farid University of Health Sciences has restored the Punjab quota candidature of four medical aspirants during the 2026 NEET counselling process.
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) announced that it has reinstated the Punjab quota candidature for four candidates who had applied through the 2026 NEET counselling round. The decision comes after the university reviewed the eligibility of the aspirants and found them to meet the required criteria for the state‑reserved seats.
The Punjab quota is a reservation mechanism that allocates a specific number of medical seats to candidates domiciled in Punjab. By restoring the candidature, BFUHS ensures that these four students can now compete for the allotted seats alongside other eligible applicants.
University officials communicated the restoration through official channels, allowing the candidates to proceed with the next steps of seat allocation. The counselling process continues for the remaining aspirants across the country.
Stakeholders have welcomed the move as a reinforcement of transparent and fair admission practices, emphasizing the importance of adhering to state‑quota guidelines in medical education.
The Punjab quota is a reservation mechanism that allocates a specific number of medical seats to candidates domiciled in Punjab. By restoring the candidature, BFUHS ensures that these four students can now compete for the allotted seats alongside other eligible applicants.
University officials communicated the restoration through official channels, allowing the candidates to proceed with the next steps of seat allocation. The counselling process continues for the remaining aspirants across the country.
Stakeholders have welcomed the move as a reinforcement of transparent and fair admission practices, emphasizing the importance of adhering to state‑quota guidelines in medical education.