Punjab: Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) will soon initiate the second round of online counselling for admission to postgraduate (PG) medical courses in Punjab under NEET PG 2024. BFUHS has published the schedule, FAQs, and allotment details for the process.

According to the schedule, the second round of counselling for NEET PG 2024 in Punjab will begin on 14th December 2024 and conclude on 28th December 2024.

Key Dates and Details:

1. Surrendering of Round 1 Seats: Candidates who joined the allotted seats in Round 1 may surrender their seats until 14th December 2024 for a free exit. Interested candidates must apply to surrender their seats to the principal of the respective college. The surrender should be updated on the online portal to ensure the vacancy reflects in Round 2. If not done, the candidate will be considered as joined.

2. Display of Tentative Vacancy for Round 2: 9th December 2024

3. Submission of Willingness & Security Deposit:

   • Security Deposit Amount:
     • For Government Colleges: Rs. 25,000 (Rs. 10,000 for SC/BC candidates)
     • For Government & Private Colleges: Rs. 2,00,000
     • For Private Colleges: Rs. 2,00,000
   • Candidates who have previously verified their minority status need not re-report. Those who didn’t verify their status during Round 1 must visit the respective institute for verification before Round 2.

4. Display of Provisional Merit List: 11th December 2024

5. Submission of Online Choices by Willing Candidates (Including NRI Candidates): 13th to 16th December 2024

6. Seat Allotment Processing: 19th December 2024

7. Display of Provisional Allotment/Results: 21st December 2024

8. Last Date for Submission of Objections to Provisional Allotment: 22nd December 2024, by 5:00 PM (Objections must be submitted via email with relevant documents.)

9. Display of Revised Provisional Allotment (If Applicable): 23rd December 2024

10. Final Payment of Fees and Joining the Allotted College: Candidates will pay the balance amount of the fee (after deducting the security deposit) from 24th to 28th December 2024 via the university payment gateway and report to their respective colleges.

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Category I: Registered candidates who were not allotted a seat in Round 1.
2. Category II: Candidates whose Round 1 seats were cancelled due to document verification issues or changes in reserved to unreserved status but remain eligible for the next round.
3. Category III: Candidates who joined the allotted seat during Round 1 and submitted willingness to participate in Round 2 for upgradation.
4. Category IV: Candidates who exited in Round 1, availing free exit, can log in again with their previously registered details.

This second round will allow candidates to update preferences and secure seats based on availability, ensuring a smooth continuation of the admission process.