Punjab NEET PG 2025 Stray Vacancy Round Registration Begins, MD/MS/DNB

The Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot (BFUHS) has opened registration for the Punjab NEET PG 2025 stray vacancy round, offering another opportunity for eligible candidates to secure postgraduate medical seats in MD, MS, DNB, and diploma programmes. The registration window is active until 2 pm on 21 February 2026.

Punjab NEET PG 2025: Registration, Fees & Security Deposit Details

Candidates who wish to participate in the stray vacancy round must complete the online registration and payment of fees and security deposits by the deadline. The fees and deposits vary by college type and category:

• General category registration fee: Rs 5,900
• SC registration fee: Rs 2,950
• Government college security deposit: Rs 25,000 (Rs 10,000 for SC, BC, and PwD)
• Private college security deposit: Rs 2,00,000 (for all candidates)

Applicants must submit online forms and deposits via the official portal bfuhs.ggsmch.org. Candidates who do not join the allocated seat after allotment will have their security deposit forfeited.

Punjab NEET PG 2025: Eligibility and Who Cannot Apply

Not all candidates are eligible for this round. Those who have not registered previously, already hold a seat, joined a seat, or were allotted a seat in round 3 but did not report are not permitted to participate in this stray vacancy round.

Punjab NEET PG 2025: Stray Vacancy Schedule & Counselling Process

The stray vacancy round follows a structured timetable that includes merit list publication, choice filling, and seat allotment. Key dates are:

• Registration & security deposit: 20–21 February 2026 (up to 2 pm)
• Provisional merit list display: 22 February 2026
• Online choice filling: 22–23 February 2026 (up to 5 pm)
• Seat allotment result: 24 February 2026
• Provisional allotment display: 25 February 2026
• Objections via email: 26 February 2026 (up to 12 noon)
• Revised provisional allotment (if any): 26 February 2026
• Reporting and fee payment: 27–28 February 2026

Candidates under Sikh Minority or Christian Minority quotas must also report for minority verification at designated institutions by 5 pm on 21 February 2026.

What Punjab NEET PG Aspirants Should Do Next?

After completing registration and choice filling, applicants should monitor notifications for the provisional merit list and seat allotment outcomes. Those allocated seats must confirm admission by reporting to their designated colleges and paying the balance fees after adjusting the security deposit. This stray vacancy round offers one more chance for NEET PG 2025 aspirants to secure postgraduate medical seats, especially in private institutions and less competitive government colleges.