Kerala NEET UG Medical Admission Process
CEE Kerala conducts centralised online counselling for NEET UG medical and dental admissions. The current 2026-27 notice and approved seat-matrix addenda are source-linked below; college-specific quota distributions and live availability must not be inferred from statewide totals.
Counselling Authority
CEE Kerala
State Quota
85%
Reference MBBS intake / colleges
Statewide total not published in current notice / Current count not published in current notice
Overview
CEE Kerala conducts centralised online counselling for NEET UG medical and dental admissions. The current 2026-27 notice and approved seat-matrix addenda are source-linked below; college-specific quota distributions and live availability must not be inferred from statewide totals.
Counselling Authority & Official Portal
Authority Name
Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Government of Kerala
Official Website
https://cee.kerala.gov.inCounselling Portal
https://cee.kerala.gov.in/keamonline/Helpline
0471-2525300
Current source documents
Current official notices, option confirmation, allotment, seat matrices and admission updates.
Dated 7 September 2026; read the exact deadlines, vacating condition, joining window and fee instructions.
G.O.(Ms) No.251/2026/H&FWD; approved 2026-27 quota distributions for Azeezia, Dr Moopen’s and MES Medical College.
G.O.(Ms) No.256/2026/H&FWD; approved the 2026-27 Azeezia BDS quota distribution.
Eligibility Criteria
Summary
NEET UG 2026 qualified. Candidate must satisfy Keralite (Nativity) status for State Quota seats. Non-Keralite Category II (NK II) eligible for private open seats.
Domicile Rule
Candidate must be born in Kerala or child of Keralite parents. Certificate of nativity / SSLC certificate showing birthplace in Kerala is mandatory.
Reservation & Category Quota
| Category | Reservation | Description |
|---|---|---|
| State Merit (SM) | 50% | Open General Merit |
| Ezhava (EZ) | 9% | Ezhava community |
| Muslim (MU) | 8% | Muslim community |
| Other Backward Hindu (BH) | 3% | Other Backward Hindu |
| Latin Catholic / SIUC (LC) | 3% | Latin Catholic & Anglo Indian |
| Dheevara (DV) | 2% | Dheevara community |
| Viswakarma (VK) | 2% | Viswakarma community |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 8% | Scheduled Caste |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 2% | Scheduled Tribe |
| EWS | 10% | Economically Weaker Sections |
Step-by-Step Counselling Process
NEET Score Submission on KEAM Portal
Submit NEET UG roll number and score card on CEE KEAM portal.
Kerala State Medical Rank List Publication
CEE prepares and publishes the Kerala State Medical Rank List.
Option Registration (Choice Filling)
Register course and college options online through candidate portal.
First Phase Allotment
Allotment memo published. Pay token tuition fee online or via Head Post Offices.
Reporting & Document Verification
Report to allotted medical college with original documents and fee receipt.
Important Dates
| Event | Official date status |
|---|---|
| NEET UG Score Submission on CEE KEAM Portal | Jul 20 – Aug 14, 2026 |
| Publication of Kerala State Medical Rank List | Aug 20, 2026 |
| First Phase Online Option Registration | Aug 21 – Aug 25, 2026 |
| First Phase Seat Allotment Result | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Token Fee Payment & College Joining (Phase 1) | Aug 29 – Sep 4, 2026 |
| Second Phase Option Confirmation / Registration deadline | 11 Sep 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Vacate first-phase seat to exit further consideration | 10 Sep 2026, 5:00 PM |
| Provisional / final second allotment | 11 Sep / 12 Sep 2026 |
| Second-phase joining and college approval | 14 – 18 Sep 2026, college approval by 5:00 PM on 18 Sep |
Key Points to Remember
- The current official addendum lists 300 quota-distribution seats across four colleges: three MBBS mappings and one BDS mapping. These are listed matrix seats, not live vacancies or a statewide intake total.
- The second-phase notice requires option confirmation/registration for higher options and for candidates without a first-phase allotment; deleting or rearranging options closes at 10:00 AM on 11 September.
- A candidate who vacates a first-phase seat by 5:00 PM on 10 September is not considered further under the notice; read the official notice before taking that irreversible step.
- The notice says 2026-27 self-financing fees were not fixed at publication: the 2025-26 fee is provisional and any balance becomes payable if the 2026-27 fee is higher.
- Centralised single-window system (KEAM) for medical, dental, and allied courses
- Top colleges: GMC Thiruvananthapuram, GMC Kozhikode, GMC Thrissur, GMC Kottayam, Amrita Institute (Deemed/AIQ)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official website for Kerala NEET counselling?
The official portal is cee.kerala.gov.in.
Can non-Kerala students apply for private medical colleges in Kerala?
Yes, Non-Keralite Category II (NK-II) candidates can apply for 15% open quota seats in Private Self-Financing colleges.
What must a candidate do for Kerala second phase?
Confirm or register options through the CEE portal by the official deadline. The 7 September notice says higher-option candidates and candidates without a first-phase allotment must complete the applicable confirmation or registration.
Are Kerala 2026-27 self-financing fees final?
No. The current official notice says the 2026-27 fee had not been fixed at publication; the 2025-26 fee is provisional and any later balance is payable if the approved 2026-27 fee is higher.
Are the published Kerala addendum seats live vacancies?
No. They are quota-distribution values from Government of Kerala seat-matrix orders. The portal leaves filled and vacant fields blank unless a separate official vacancy source is verified.
Explore Kerala Medical Colleges
View complete list of MBBS and BDS colleges in Kerala with seat matrix, fee structure, and cutoff ranks
Official Source
Authority
CEE Kerala
Website
https://cee.kerala.gov.inQuick Stats
- State Quota
- 85%
- Reference MBBS intake
- Statewide total not published in current notice
- Medical Colleges
- Current count not published in current notice
- Courses
- 6
Reference values are not live vacancy totals. Confirm current rules, seat scope, and any source-specific figures with the official authority.