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Eligibility CriteriaPunjab MBBS 2026

Domicile rules • Age criteria • Academic requirements • Documents checklist

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Domicile

Required

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NEET

Mandatory

Domicile / Nativity Rules

Candidate must satisfy ANY ONE of the following categories

Eligible Categories

  • 1.Study in Punjab: 1. Studied in Punjab for at least 5 years 2. Studied in Punjab for 2 years just before the qualifying exam
  • 2.Children/Wards of Employees: 1. Parent is Punjab Government employee (posted anywhere) with minimum 3 years service 2. Parent is Government of India employee posted in Punjab/Chandigarh for 3 years related to Punjab work 3. Parent is employee of State Government institutions/undertakings working in Punjab/Chandigarh for 3 years 4. Parent is employee in autonomous bodies/companies with 20% or more Punjab Govt. share and 3 years service 5. Parent works outside Punjab (Govt. of India/Punjab Govt.) but has permanent address in Punjab 6. Parent is employee of Punjab & Haryana High Court working for Punjab with at least 3 years service (Min: 3 yrs)
  • 3.Children/Wards of Pensioners: Children of Punjab Government pensioners are eligible regardless of where the pensioner currently lives
  • 4.Settled or Resided in Punjab: 1. Parent has lived in Punjab for at least 5 years 2. Parent stayed in Punjab earlier for job or profession
  • 5.Property Ownership: Parent/guardian or candidate owns immovable property in Punjab for at least 5 years
  • 6.Birth in Punjab: Candidate was born in Punjab and can provide valid proof

Accepted Proof

  • Domicile Certificate from Tehsildar / SDM
  • School / College Certificate showing study in state
  • Ration Card or Voter ID
  • Land records or property documents

Academic Qualification

12th (10+2)

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Always verify with the official counselling authority

Eligibility rules change every year. This page is for reference only. Always check the official Punjab state counselling authority website before applying.

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