About Baba Farid University of Health Sciences
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences in Faridkot is the Punjab government’s health sciences university, set up in 1998, with about 165 affiliated colleges.
Baba Farid University of Health Sciences was set up in July 1998 under an Act of the Punjab State Legislature and is based on Sadiq Road in Faridkot. It is the state’s affiliating university for medical, dental, nursing, physiotherapy and allied health education, with about 165 colleges attached to it. The university conducts admissions and counselling for MBBS, BDS, MD, MS, MDS, DM and MCh seats in Punjab through the NEET exams, and for B.Sc Nursing through its PPMET test. It also offers M.Sc in nursing and allied health subjects and PhD research programmes.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Dental Surgery Accepts: NEET-UG |
Full-time | 5 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Accepts: NEET-UG |
Full-time | 5.5 yrs | — | — | — |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing Accepts: PPMET |
Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Medicine Accepts: NEET-PG |
Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Science | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Surgery Accepts: NEET-PG |
Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test, Merit
BFUHS runs admission and counselling for medical, dental, nursing and allied health courses in its affiliated colleges across Punjab. MBBS and BDS seats go through NEET-UG, MD/MS through NEET-PG and super-speciality courses through NEET-SS. B.Sc Nursing admission uses the university's own PPMET entrance test, and notices are posted on the university admissions portal.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Dental Surgery: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Chemistry; Must have studied: Biology; Must have studied: English; at least 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology together; age 17 by 31 December of admission year; NEET qualification
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Chemistry; Must have studied: Biology; Must have studied: English; Biotechnology accepted in place of Biology; age 17 on or before 31 January of the NEET-UG year; minimum eligible score in NEET-UG
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Studying in: Class 12; Stream: Science (PCB); Must have studied: English; At least 45% marks in Class 12; minimum age 17 on 31 December of the admission year
- Doctor of Medicine: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery; MBBS degree or provisional pass certificate recognised under the NMC Act 2019; permanent or provisional registration with NMC/State Medical Council; one-year internship completed by the cut-off date; NEET-PG qualification
- Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
- Master of Surgery: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery; MBBS degree or provisional pass certificate recognised under the NMC Act 2019; permanent or provisional registration with NMC/State Medical Council; one-year internship completed by the cut-off date; NEET-PG qualification
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
Where these courses lead
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Nurse
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Other colleges in Faridkot
Guru Gobind Singh Medical College and Hospital, Faridkot
Frequently asked questions
Is BFUHS a government university?
Yes, it was set up in 1998 by the Punjab Government through a state law.
How does BFUHS fill MBBS seats?
Through NEET-UG and its state counselling for colleges in Punjab.
Which test is used for B.Sc Nursing?
The university's PPMET entrance test.
Sources
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Information verified on 16 Oct 2026
- Baba Farid University of Health Sciences · Official site, accessed 16 Oct 2026
- About Us - BFUHS · Official site, accessed 16 Oct 2026
- Contact Us - BFUHS · Official site, accessed 16 Oct 2026
- BFUHS online services · Official site, accessed 16 Oct 2026
- BFUHS Faridkot - Careers360 · Editorial, accessed 16 Oct 2026
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