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Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2026
The Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2026 is being conducted through the KEAM Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) administered by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala. The KEAM 2026 application schedule has been officially notified in the KEAM 2026 prospectus and is applicable to all candidates seeking admission to MBBS and BDS courses in Kerala under the State quota.
The Kerala NEET UG counselling process is expected to be conducted through multiple rounds, including Round 1, Round 2, Mop-Up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round, depending on seat availability.
Who is Eligible for Kerala NEET Counselling 2026?
- Must be an Indian citizen (PIO/OCI eligible but not for reservations).
- Must qualify NEET UG 2026.
- The candidate must appear for NEET-UG 2026 conducted by NTA.
- The candidate must qualify NEET-UG 2026 by scoring at least the minimum qualifying percentile prescribed for that year.
- The candidate must have completed 17 years of age on or before 31 December 2026 Upper age limit:
- As per NEET-UG 2026 regulations (KEAM follows NEET rules) Proof of age:
- SSLC / Class 10 certificate or equivalent
- Must have completed online registration on the CEE portal.
- For KEAM, candidates are classified as:
- Keralite: Domicile of Kerala or children of AIS officers posted in Kerala.
- Non-Keralite Category I (NK I): Those who studied in Kerala or meet special conditions (Govt service, residency).
- Non-Keralite Category II (NK II): Eligible only for Private Medical/Dental colleges under Management/NRI quota.
Kerala NEET UG 2026 Counselling Application Fee
Candidates applying for MBBS courses through KEAM 2026 are required to remit the prescribed non-refundable application fee at the time of online application submission.
As per the KEAM fee structure applicable to Medical and Allied Health Science courses:
| Category | Application Fee (₹) |
|---|
| General | 625 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 250 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | Nil |
NEET 2025 Cutoff Scores
| Category | Percentile | Cutoff Score (2026) |
|---|
| UR/EWS | 50th | 686 – 144 |
| OBC/SC/ST | 40th | 143 – 113 |
| UR/EWS-PwD | 45th | 143 – 127 |
| OBC/SC/ST-PwD | 40th | 126 – 113 |
Kerala NEET UG 2026 Counselling Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Exam Name | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) |
| NEET 2026 Date | Soon |
| NEET 2026 Result Date | Soon |
| Conducting Body | Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala |
| Official Website | cee.kerala.gov.in |
| Counselling Start Date | August 2025 (Tentative) |
| Courses Offered | MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS, BSMS, B.Sc. Nursing |
| Total MBBS Seats | 5,155 |
| Total Colleges | 37 (Government & Private) |
| Total BDS Seats | 2,077 |
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Kerala NEET 2026 Counselling Reservation Criteria
| Category | Reservation |
|---|
| State Merit | 60% |
| SEBC Total | 30% (Includes EZ, MU, BH, LA, DV, VK, KN, BX, KU) |
| SC | 8% |
| ST | 2% |
How to Apply for Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2026
- Step-by-step Registration Process:
- Visit the official portal: cee.kerala.gov.in
- Click on ‘KEAM Online Application 2026’ and proceed to registration.
- Fill personal, academic, and NEET details.
- Upload Documents:
- Photograph: 150x200 px (15-100 KB)
- Signature: 150x100 px (10-100 KB)
- Pay the application fee
NEET Score Submission to CEE Portal
- After NEET result declaration:
- Log into KEAM candidate portal
- Click on ‘NEET Result Submission’
- Enter NEET Roll No, App No, DOB
- Verify and confirm details
- Download and save submission receipt
Kerala NEET Merit List 2026
- CEE Kerala will release the State Merit List online containing:
- Candidate’s name
- NEET score
- NEET All India Rank
- State rank
Only candidates listed in the Kerala NEET merit list 2026 will be eligible for counselling and seat allotment.

Kerala NEET 2026 Counselling Process
1. Option Registration
- Login to candidate portal
- Choose Option Registration
- Add preferred colleges/courses
- Pay option registration fee of ₹5,000 (refundable deposit)
2. Centralised Allotment Process (CAP)
- Round-wise seat allotment based on rank, preferences, and reservation.
- Seat allotment result will be published online.
3. Seat Confirmation & Reporting
- Download Allotment Memo
- Report to allotted college with documents
- Pay fees and complete admission formalities
Documents Required at the Time of Reporting
- Nativity Proof
- NEET 2026 Admit Card & Scorecard
- Class 10 Marksheet/Birth Certificate
- Class 12 Marksheet & Passing Certificate
- Transfer Certificate
- Migration Certificate (if applicable)
- Caste/Community Certificate (if applicable)
- PwD Certificate (if applicable)

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Scope of Services for Kerala State MBBS Admission Counselling (NEET UG 2026)
• Continuous support via WhatsApp for:
- Counselling queries
- Timeline alerts
- Choice filling & allotment clarifications
• Dedicated counselling dashboard for:
- Counselling timeline tracking
- Document checklist management
- Choice filling status updates
- Smooth and organised execution
• Personalized college shortlisting using:
- NEET All India Rank
- Category rank (GEN / OBC / SC / ST / EWS)
- State domicile eligibility
- Budget tolerance
• Clear segregation of:
- Safe options
- Borderline possibilities
- High-risk or unrealistic choices
• Focus on seat probability, not promotional claims • Transparent discussion on:
- Tuition fees
- Hidden costs
- Long-term financial impact
• State-specific document checklist • Category certificate validation:
- Format
- Issuing authority
- Validity rules
• Support for special quotas (where applicable):
- PwD
- Defence
- Minority
- Ex-servicemen
• Domicile and income certificate verification • Error prevention in uploads and declarations
• Detailed explanation of:
- State service bond rules
- Bond duration and penalty
- Rural service obligations
• Bank guarantee guidance:
- Amount
- Validity
- Bank format
• Practical risk assessment before choice filling
• Academic evaluation:
- Faculty strength
- Student-teacher ratio
- University affiliation
• Clinical exposure assessment:
- Hospital bed strength
- Patient inflow
- Internship workload
• PG ecosystem analysis:
- MD/MS/DNB availability
- Teaching hospital environment
- Learning alongside PG residents
• Honest discussion of ground realities, not rankings
• Step-by-step guidance for:
- State counselling registration
- MCC registration (if applicable)
- Choice locking procedures
• Security deposit & refund clarity • Prevention of common mistakes leading to disqualification
• Understanding:
- State merit list structure
- Category-wise ranking logic
• Explanation of:
- Difference between AIR and state rank
• Past year cut-off and trend analysis • Identification of:
- Safe
- Moderate
- High-risk choices
• Separate strategy for:
- Round 1
- Round 2
- Mop-Up Round
• Guidance on:
- Upgrade vs freeze decisions
- Seat surrender risks
• Post-allotment counselling after every round • Emotional and risk-management support for families
• College-wise fee breakup:
- Tuition fees
- Hostel fees
- Deposits
- University charges
• Identification of:
- One-time vs recurring costs
• Budget planning to avoid last-minute shocks
• Reporting document checklist • Original vs photocopy guidance • Bond & affidavit preparation • Admission readiness support until college joining
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