Baba Farid University of Health Sciences,Faridkot
General Information
The Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) is a central State Government University in Faridkot, Punjab. It is the sole affiliating university for all medical, dental, ayurvedic, and allied health sciences institutions in the state of Punjab.
| Parameter | Detail |
| Establishment Year | 1998 |
| Institute Type | State University (Under Government of Punjab) |
| Location | Faridkot, Punjab |
| Role | Affiliating Body for all Health Sciences colleges in Punjab (MBBS, BDS, Ayush, etc.). Also acts as the Counselling Authority for NEET admissions in the state. |
| Recognition | Recognized by UGC (University Grants Commission). |
| Medical Intake (Total) | It governs the admission process for over 1,500 MBBS seats across all affiliated Government and Private colleges in Punjab. |
Campus Facilities
Campus Layout: The university campus houses the administrative block, examination wing, and academic departments for public health and university-level research.
Central Library: Maintains a specialized Central University Library primarily catering to faculty, PG students, and researchers from affiliated colleges, with access to extensive digital health resources.
Infrastructure: Includes large Examination Halls, dedicated academic blocks for non-clinical research/teaching, and administrative offices.
Associated College: The university campus is integrated with the Guru Gobind Singh Medical College & Hospital (GGSMC), Faridkot, which is the primary government medical college unit under BFUHS.
Hospital & Medical Facilities
Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution
Teaching Hospital: The university directly manages and utilizes the Guru Gobind Singh Medical College Hospital (GGSMC Hospital), a major tertiary care center.
Clinical Network: BFUHS oversees the clinical training across its vast network of 40+ affiliated hospitals and medical/dental colleges (both Government and Private) across Punjab.
Capacity (GGSMC Hospital): The attached hospital has a capacity of over 1,000 beds, providing students with high-volume patient exposure.
Fee Structure
State University Affordability
| Fee Component (Private Affiliated Colleges) | Annual Tuition Fee (Approx. INR) | Total Course Fee (4.5 Years Approx.) |
| Government Colleges (GGSMC/GMC Patiala) | ₹1,60,000/- to ₹2,00,000/- | Approx. ₹7.2 Lakhs to ₹9.0 Lakhs |
| Private Colleges - Management Quota | ₹13,00,000/- to ₹17,00,000/- | Approx. ₹58.5 Lakhs to ₹76.5 Lakhs |
| Private Colleges - NRI Quota | $40,000 USD to $50,000 USD | Approx. $1,80,000 USD to $2,25,000 USD |
City Details
Hostel & Mess
Hostel: Separate, subsidized Hostel facilities for Boys and Girls are available on the university/GGSMC campus.
Accommodation: Rooms are furnished, typically shared.
Mess Charges: Run on a dividing system or a fixed monthly charge, which is highly affordable.
Miscellaneous
Service Bond: Graduates from Government Medical Colleges affiliated with BFUHS are typically required to execute a service bond with the Government of Punjab upon graduation.
Requirement: Serve the state for a specified period (e.g., 1 year).
Penalty for Non-Compliance: A financial penalty of approximately ₹10,00,000/- (Ten Lakhs) is imposed.
Stipend: MBBS interns from affiliated Government colleges receive a competitive stipend as per Punjab Government norms.
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Facilities & Campus Life
Well-equipped Library
Experienced Faculty
Computer Lab
Sports Activities
Heritage Campus
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