Punjab MBBS, BDS admissions 2026: BFUHS declares 525 candidates ineligible over double domicile claims
Faridkot: Altogether 525 out of 5,726 candidates have been declared ineligible by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) for the first round of online counselling for MBBS and BDS admissions under the 85 percent Punjab state quota for allegedly claiming domicile benefits in more than one state.
As per the latest media report by The Tribune, the candidates were found to be in violation of the eligibility rules prescribed by the Punjab Government as many candidates attempted to claim state quota seats in more than one state, a practice known as "double domicile".
The disqualifications have been made under Clause 11 of the Punjab Government notification issued on July 10 by the Department of Medical Education and Research.
As per the revised eligibility criteria, only candidates who mentioned Punjab as their state of residence while filling the NEET-UG application form are eligible for the Punjab state quota this year.
The clarification has been introduced to prevent candidates from making false domicile claims and securing state quota seats despite being eligible for such benefits in another state.
The university authorities claimed that several ineligible candidates were traced to Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan and other neighbouring states and some had already secured admissions or staked claims in medical colleges elsewhere.
To prevent such malpractice, the Punjab Government has now made it mandatory for aspirants and their parents or guardians to submit a sworn affidavit affirming they have not sought state quota benefits in any other state or Union Territory. The authorities have also stated that false declarations can lead to cancellation of admission and legal action.
Commenting on this, BFUHS authorities told The Tribune, "By declaring these candidates not eligible, the BFUHS has once again sent a clear warning that false domicile claims will not only lead to cancellation of admissions but also bar aspirants from future opportunities."
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