The Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the official and highly sought-after admission process for medical aspirants looking to secure MBBS, BDS, Ayurveda (BAMS), Homoeopathy (BHMS), Siddha (BSMS), and Unani (BUMS) seats in the state. The counselling is meticulously administered by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Government of Kerala.
Admissions are granted strictly on the basis of the merit and scores achieved in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2026. The Kerala medical counselling is integrated with the KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical) portal. It involves online registration, document upload for nativity and category verification, publication of the Kerala State Merit List, Centralized Allotment Process (CAP) for choice filling, and final seat allotment.
To participate in the CEE Kerala NEET 2026 state counselling, candidates must meet the following specific criteria, heavily focused on Nativity (Domicile):
Nationality & Domicile (Nativity): Candidates are categorized into three groups:
Keralite: Children of Kerala origin. Eligible for all state quota seats.
Non-Keralite Category I (NK I): Candidates who are not of Kerala origin but fulfill specific conditions (e.g., lived in Kerala for 5 years, studied in Kerala from classes 8-12). Eligible for state merit seats but not for communal reservations.
Non-Keralite Category II (NK II): Candidates from outside Kerala. They are only eligible for the 15% Open/Management quota seats in Private Medical/Dental Colleges.
NEET Qualification: Candidates must have successfully cleared the NEET UG 2026 examination and secured the minimum cutoff percentile set by the NTA.
Academic Qualifications: Must have passed the Higher Secondary Examination of the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala, or an equivalent board with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English.
Minimum Marks: General category candidates require a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in PCB. For SC/ST/SEBC/PwD candidates of Kerala, the minimum requirement is 40%.
Age Limit: The candidate must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026.
Candidates must carry the following original documents along with self-attested photocopies during the physical verification at the allotted medical college:
CEE Kerala KEAM 2026 Allotment Memo
CEE Kerala Data Sheet (Printout of the online application)
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Scorecard
Proof of Date of Birth (SSLC / 10th Certificate)
Class 12th Certificate and Marksheet
Proof of Nativity (e.g., Birth Certificate, Passport, or specific certificate from the Tahsildar)
Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate / Community Certificate (for SEBC / SC / ST candidates)
Income Certificate (if claiming fee concessions)
Transfer Certificate (TC) and Conduct Certificate from the last attended institution
Physical Fitness Certificate (in the prescribed format)
Valid Photo Identity Proof
Passport-size Photographs
Official Website: All official notifications, the KEAM prospectus, and the online application portal are hosted exclusively on the CEE Kerala website at cee.kerala.gov.in.
Follow these step-by-step instructions to apply:
Official Notification: Watch the cee.kerala.gov.in portal for the "KEAM 2026" registration notification (Note: Medical aspirants must apply through the KEAM portal).
Online Registration: Create an account on the CEE portal using your basic details to generate a unique Application Number and Password.
Fill the Application: Log in and completely fill out the detailed online application form. Ensure you accurately enter your NEET 2026 Roll Number (when asked) and claim your respective Nativity and Communal categories.
Pay Application Fee: Remit the counselling registration fee via the online payment gateway or through an e-challan at designated post offices.
Upload Documents: Upload scanned, legible copies of your Nativity Proof, Age Proof, and Category Certificates (e.g., Non-Creamy Layer Certificate) in the prescribed PDF format.
State Rank List & CAP (Choice Filling): After CEE validates the documents, they will publish the Kerala State Medical Rank List. Eligible candidates must then log in to the Option Registration page to submit and lock their college and course preferences.
Seat Allotment & Reporting: Download your allotment memo if a seat is assigned, pay the required token fee to CEE online, and report physically to the allotted college for final admission.
