Wonderful news for NEET 2025 aspirants — Punjab will have 1,699 MBBS seats available across 12 medical colleges this year.
It’s a golden opportunity but smart planning is key to landing your dream seat.
Punjab’s medical colleges are loved for their Classic education, World-class clinical exposure, and friendly campus life. Knowing the seat count early can help you make confident, well-informed choices during counselling.
Seat Allocation and Guidance Process
✅ Total MBBS Seats in Punjab (12 colleges) – ~1,650 seats
✅ Government Colleges – ~850 seats (85% State Quota, 15% AIQ)
✅ Private Colleges – ~800 seats (50–75% State Quota, remaining Management/NRI)
✅ Varieties of Colleges – 4 Govt., 7 Private, 1 AIIMS (Bhatinda via MCC AIQ)
✅ Pan India Quota (AIQ) – ~15% seats in govt. colleges + AIIMS allocation
✅ Management/NRI Quota – Available in private colleges (e.g., 20–25 NRI seats in some)
Punjab Medical Colleges and MBBS seats:
S.No. Name of College No. of Seats for AY 2025-26
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhatinda 100
2 Adesh Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Bhatinda 150
3 Christian Medical College, Ludhiana 100
4 Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana 100
5 Dr B R Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences 99
6 GIAN SAGAR MEDICAL COLLEGE 150
7 Government Medical College, Amritsar 250
8 Government Medical College, Patiala 250
9 Guru Govind Singh Medical College, Faridkot 150
10 Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences, Jalandhar 150
11 RIMT Medical College and Hospital Fatehgarh, Sahib, Punjab 50
12 Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Sri Amritsar 150
Total Seats 1699
Key Aspects for NEET 2025 Aspirants in Punjab
>Track counselling dates – Follow BFUHS and MCC schedules.
>Know your options – Check all 12 colleges and seats.
>Study cut-off trends – Use past data for guidance.
>Prepare documents early – Avoid last-minute issues.
>Keep backup choices – Have alternatives ready.
> Plan for both quotas – State and All India.
>Stay flexible – Consider all good options.
Methods to Increase Your Chances
✅ Know the Game – Study Punjab’s NEET seat matrix & reservation rules inside-out
✅ Aim Higher – Target a score safely above last year’s cut-off for your category
✅ Use Your Edge – Maximise home-state quota benefits if you qualify
✅ Play Smart in Counselling – Fill plenty of choices in a smart order
✅ Be Ready, always – Keep documents verified & handy to avoid last-minute chaos
✅ Stay in the Loop – Track every counselling update & deadline like a hawk
✅ Widen Your Net – Explore both govt. & private colleges to boost options
✅ Have a Backup Plan – Keep BDS/AYUSH options ready to secure a medical seat
Final Takeaway
Punjab provides a great option for NEET 2025 candidates with 1,699 MBBS seats available in 12 colleges, yet this opportunity is only for those who take their counselling strategies wisely. Grasp the seat matrix, keep a close eye on official announcements, and be prepared to make prompt, informed decisions. The right and wise approach might be what separates merely aspiring to be a doctor and donning the white coat.

