Ques. How many faculties does BFUHS have?
Ans. BFUHS Faridkot has six faculties which are:
- Faculty of Medical Sciences
- Faculty of Dental Sciences
- Faculty of Nursing Sciences
- Faculty of Ayurveda
- Faculty of Physiotherapy
- Faculty of Homeopathy
Ques. Is BFUHS recognized by the UGC?
Ans. Yes, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Ques. What is the full form of BFUHS?
Ans. BFUHS stands for Baba Farid University of Health Sciences. BFUHS is a state medical university located in Faridkot, Punjab that offers various UG, PG, and Doctoral courses in medical sciences, dental sciences, nursing sciences, and, physiotherapy.
Ques. What are the courses offered at BFUHS Faridkot?
Ans. Baba Farid University of Health Sciences offers various courses at UG, PG, and Doctoral levels such as MBBS, BDS, BPT, B.Pharm, BMLT, M.Pharm, MD, MS, MDS, MPT, B.Sc, M.Sc, BHMS, and, GNM.
Ques. What is the admission criteria at BFUHS?
Ans. Admission to various courses at BFUHS is either based on an entrance exam or merit in the previously qualified examination.
- Admission to UG courses such as MBBS and BDS is offered on the basis of score in NEET UG.
- For admission into B.Sc Nursing, the candidates need to appear for PPMET.
- For PG courses such as MD and MS, admission is offered on the basis of score in NEET PG.
- The candidates need to appear for PHDET for admission to Ph.D.
- Candidates are shortlisted based on the marks secured in the respective qualifying/ entrance exam.
Ques. What is the criteria for BFUHS Post Matric Scholarship for SC candidates?
Ans. Post Matric Scholarship System is offered to SC candidates by the Department of Welfare, Government of Punjab. SC candidates with a family annual income less than Rs 2.5 Lakhs are eligible for the scholarship under the guidelines of the Government of India and the Punjab Government. The students need to produce an income declaration by self-employed parents or guardians, stating the definite income from all sources by way of an affidavit on judicial stamp paper.
Ques. Is Baba Farid a government or private university?
Ans. Baba Farid University of Health Sciences is a government university established under the Government of Punjab.
Ques. What are the top medical colleges in BFUHS?
Ans. The top medical colleges in BFUHS Faridkot are:
- Christian Medical College, Ludhiana
- Dayanand Medical College, Ludhiana
- Government Medical College, Patiala
- Government Medical College, Amritsar
- Guru Gobind Singh Medical College, Faridkot
- Dr. B.R. Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, Mohali
- Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences, Jalandhar
Ques. What is the cutoff for MBBS at BFUHS?
Ans. Given below is the NEET 2023 Cutoff Marks for the General Category for some of the top colleges affiliated with BFUHS for the All-India Quota Seats:
College |
2023 Opening Rank |
2023 Closing Rank |
GMC Amritsar |
4982 |
9991 |
GMC Patiala |
3752 |
6705 |
Ques. How to check BFUHS Results?
Ans. Candidates can check the results for various course examinations on the official website of BFUHS. Candidates can check the results through the ‘Results’ tab on ‘University Regular Examination’ option or through the given link- https://examination.bfuhs.ac.in/eos/resultweb.aspx.
Ques. How many MBBS Seats are reserved for Punjab State Quota at BFUHS?
Ans. All the colleges affiliated with BFUHS has their 85% of the seats reserved for the Punjab State Quota which are filled through Punjab NEET Counselling conducted by BFUHS.
Ques. What is PPMET at BFUHS?
Ans. Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) conducts PPMET (Punjab Para Medical Entrance Test) to offer admission to the B.Sc Nursing Course at its affiliated colleges.
Ques. Who are the top recruiters at BFUHS Placements?
Ans. The top recruiters at BFUHS Placements are:
- St. Stephens Hospital
- Fortis
- Tagore Hospital Heart Care Centre
- Sagar Hospital
- Medanta Medicity
- Idan Hospital
- GlaxoSmithKline
Ques. Does BFUHS offer hostel accommodation?
Ans. Yes, BFUHS offers hostel/accommodation facilities to its students with clean, well-maintained rooms in separate hostels for boys and girls. Candidates need to fill out the form to get admission to BFUHS Hostels and deposit a security amount.
Ques. What is HSLIBNET at BFUHS?
Ans. HSLIBNET is a Health Sciences Library Network of Punjab State started by BFUHS to promote cooperative procurement and resource sharing. It consists of E-journal subscriptions, Union catalogs, and the Digital Library of Health Sciences.
Ques. Does BFUHS conduct Punjab NEET Counselling?
Ans. Yes, BFUHS is the counselling authority for NEET for Punjab State Quota for all UG, PG, and Super Specialty Courses.
Ques. Is GMC Patiala affiliated with BFUHS?
Ans. Yes, GMC Patiala is a constituent college of the Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS).
Ques. Is NEET mandatory for admission to BFUHS?
Ans. Yes, NEET is mandatory for admission to MBBS at all the affiliated colleges at BFUHS.
Ques. What is the procedure for getting a Degree in absentia at BFUHS?
Ans. The student should provide the following documents and fees for obtaining a Degree in absentia:
- Internship completion certificate.
- Recommendations from the Principal
- Fee of INR 1000.
Ques. What diploma courses are available at Baba Farid University of Health Sciences?
Ans. Diploma programs available at Baba Farid University of Health Sciences are:
- General Nursing And Midwifery
- Auxiliary Nurse & Midwife
- Medical Lab Technology
- Operation Theatre Techniques
- Medical Radiography Technology
- Blood Banking Technology
Ques. What are the documents required at the time of admission at BFUHS?
Ans. The documents required at the time of admission are:
- Domicile certificate
- category certificate
- Conversion certificate
- Graduation mark sheet
- Fee Receipt
- Medical certificate
- Category certificate
- Migration certificate
- Allotment Letter
- Disability certificate
- 10th mark sheet
- 12th mark sheet
Ques. What are the top colleges under the affiliation of BFUHS?
Ans. Some of the top colleges under the affiliation of BFUHS are:
- Dasmesh Institute of Research & Dental Sciences, Talwandi Road, Faridkot
- Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, G.T. Road, Amritsar
- Govt. Ayurvedic College, Lower Mall, Patiala
- Govt. Dental College, Sangrur Road, Patiala
- Christian Dental College, Brown Road, Ludhiana
- Baba Jaswant Singh Dental College Hospital & Research Institute, Ludhiana
- National Dental College, VPO Gulabgarh, Tehsil Dera Bassi, Distt. Patiala
- Luxmi Bai Institute of Dental Sciences & Hospital, Sirhind Road, Distt. Patiala
- Guru Nanak Dev Dental College & Research Institute, Patiala Bathinda Road, Sunam
- Desh Bhagat Dental College & Hospital, Kotkapura Road, Muktsar
- Adesh Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Barnala Road, Bathinda
- Shaheed Kartar Singh Sarabha Dental College, VPO Sarabha, Distt. Ludhiana
- Genesis Institute of Dental Sciences & Research, Ferozepur
- Gian Sagar Dental College, Village Ram Nagar, Banur, Distt. Patiala
Ques. How many affiliated colleges Baba Farid University have?
Ans. Baba Farid University has a total of 155 affiliated colleges in different branches of Health Sciences as follows:
Stream |
Number of Affiliated Colleges |
Medical |
10 |
Dental |
14 |
Nursing |
120 |
Physiotherapy |
11 |
Pharmacy |
01 |
Sports Medicine |
01 |
Ques. What percentage of seats are reserved under the State quota at BFUHS?
Ans. There are 85% of seats reserved for the State quota for admission to various courses at BFUHS. The remaining 15% of the seats are reserved under All India Quota.
Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for the NRI PG applicants at BFUHS?
Ans. The minimum eligibility required for NRI admissions at BFUHS is as follows:
- The applicants must have an MBBS degree.
- The applicants must have completed the compulsory internship.
- The applicant also must have qualified for the NEET PG exam.