The second-phase allotment covers MBBS/BDS State Quota seats in Government Medical and Dental Colleges and the entire applicable seat pool in private self-financing medical and dental colleges in Kerala for the 2026-27 academic session. The allotment has been prepared on the basis of the online options submitted by candidates during the notified option-confirmation window.

According to the released allotment list, 6,739 candidates have received provisional seats in the second phase. This includes 5,138 MBBS allotments and 1,601 BDS allotments. The candidates appearing in the list have KEAM ranks ranging from 31 to 33,649.

The provisional nature of the allotment is important. CEE Kerala has stated that the allotment remains subject to the decision of the Screening Committee, and a final allotment will be published after valid complaints, if any, are considered.

Kerala KEAM 2026 Second Phase Allotment: Key Highlights

The official CEE notification confirms that the second-phase provisional allotment was prepared using the online options registered by candidates between September 7 and September 11, 2026, up to 10:00 AM.

6,739 Candidates Receive Provisional Allotments

The second phase has resulted in a substantial number of provisional MBBS and BDS allotments.

The course-wise distribution is as follows:

The allotment list includes candidates assigned seats in government as well as private self-financing medical and dental institutions participating in the Kerala counselling process.

The published list includes candidate-specific information such as the application number, KEAM rank, allotted institution, course, category and the option number exercised by the candidate.

What Information Is Available in the Allotment List?

Candidates can use the provisional allotment list to check several important details related to their admission.

The list contains:

• Serial number

• Application number

• KEAM rank

• Allotted college

• Allotted course

• Candidate category

• Allotted category

• Option number exercised

This information allows candidates to verify whether they have received a seat according to their submitted preferences and applicable eligibility conditions.

Candidates should carefully check the allotted college and course before proceeding with the next stage of admission.

KEAM 2026 Second Phase Allotment Is Provisional

One of the most important points for candidates is that the current allotment is not yet the final allotment.

CEE Kerala has clearly described the second-phase list as a Provisional Allotment List. The allotments are subject to the decision of the Screening Committee.

CEE Kerala has also provided an opportunity for candidates to raise genuine complaints regarding the provisional allotment.

Complaint Deadline

Candidates with genuine objections or discrepancies regarding the provisional allotment could submit their complaints to the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations through the notified email address by:

September 12, 2026, up to 1:00 PM.

After examining valid complaints, CEE Kerala will publish the final allotment.

Therefore, candidates should check their allotment carefully and report any genuine discrepancy within the prescribed period.

Second Phase Allotment Was Based on Online Options

The second-phase allotment has been prepared using the preferences submitted by candidates during the option-confirmation and registration process.

CEE Kerala had opened the facility on September 7, 2026. Candidates who wanted their higher-order MBBS/BDS options to be considered were required to complete online option confirmation through their candidate home page.

Candidates were also permitted, where applicable, to:

• Re-arrange higher-order options

• Delete unwanted options

• Remove unwanted courses

• Remove unwanted colleges

• Register options for eligible NRI seats

The option-confirmation and modification facility closed on September 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

Online Option Confirmation Was Mandatory

CEE Kerala had specifically stated that online option confirmation was mandatory for certain candidates to be considered in the second phase.

This applied to candidates who had:

• Received admission in the first phase and wanted their higher preferences considered, or

• Had no allotment in the first phase and wanted to participate in the second-phase allotment.

Candidates who did not confirm their options after the first phase retained their existing admission, if any, but were not considered for the higher-order options in the second phase.

This makes option confirmation an important part of the KEAM counselling process.

Second Phase Allotment Schedule

CEE Kerala has prescribed a detailed schedule for the second phase of MBBS/BDS allotment.

The schedule is subject to changes arising from the MCC counselling schedule, according to the CEE Kerala notification.

What Should Candidates Do After Receiving an Allotment?

Candidates who have received a seat in the second phase should take the next steps without delay.

1. Check the Allotment Details

Verify your application number, rank, allotted college, course and category.

2. Download the Allotment Memo

Candidates receiving an allotment are required to take a printout of the allotment memo.

3. Pay the Required Fee

The applicable fee or balance fee must be paid according to the type of institution and seat allotted.

4. Report to the Allotted College

Candidates must join the allotted course and college within the prescribed reporting period.

5. Complete Admission Formalities

Students should complete document verification and other admission requirements as instructed by the allotted institution.

CEE Kerala has specifically warned that candidates who fail to take admission within the stipulated period will lose the allotment and will not be considered for subsequent centralised allotment.

Fee Payment Rules for Allotted Candidates

The fee payment procedure depends on the type of college in which the candidate has received a seat.

Government Medical and Dental Colleges

Candidates allotted seats in government medical or dental colleges are required to pay the complete applicable fee to the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations.

Private Self-Financing Medical and Dental Colleges

Candidates allotted seats in self-financing colleges must pay the applicable fee or balance fee indicated in the allotment memo to the concerned college and complete admission formalities.

Special Fee Exemption Provisions

CEE Kerala has also specified provisions for certain categories of students.

Candidates allotted under categories including:

• SC

• ST

• OEC

• Fishermen category

• Candidates eligible under specified government orders

• Candidates from certain protected homes/institutions mentioned in the notification

are exempt from paying the token fee under the applicable conditions.

However, the notification clarifies that if such candidates are allotted seats under Minority/NRI quota in self-financing medical or dental colleges, they must pay the applicable token fee and will not be eligible for the relevant fee concession.

Provisionally Fixed Fees for Self-Financing Colleges

CEE Kerala has issued an important clarification regarding fees in private self-financing medical and dental colleges.

Since the 2026-27 fee structure had not yet been finalised for these institutions at the time of the notification, candidates allotted seats in self-financing colleges are required to provisionally pay the fee applicable for the 2025-26 academic year.

If the final fee fixed for 2026-27 by the competent authority, government or court is higher than the previous year's fee, candidates will be required to pay the applicable balance amount.

Students and parents should therefore keep this possibility in mind while planning their admission expenses.

NRI Quota Option Registration Also Available

The second phase also includes an option-registration facility for eligible NRI quota seats in self-financing medical and dental colleges.

Candidates seeking admission under NRI quota can register their options for the available seats through the CEE Kerala website within the prescribed period.

However, only candidates included in the NRI Category List published by CEE Kerala are considered for NRI quota allotment.

The notification further states that Non-Keralite II NRI category candidates will be considered for NRI quota seats only if eligible candidates from the Keralite and Non-Keralite I categories are not available.

Special BDS Option Registration at Azeezia College

The second-phase process also provided an option-registration facility for Azeezia College of Dental Sciences & Research, Kollam.

CEE Kerala has stated that this facility would be available during the second phase and would not be available in the subsequent phase. Candidates interested in the applicable BDS seats therefore needed to use the opportunity within the notified period.

How to Check Kerala KEAM 2026 Second Phase Allotment

Candidates can check their allotment status through the official KEAM candidate portal.

Step 1: Visit the Official CEE Kerala Website

Open the CEE Kerala website.

Step 2: Access the KEAM 2026 Candidate Portal

Select the KEAM 2026 Candidate Portal.

Step 3: Open the Allotment Section

Click on the “Allotment List” option available on the candidate portal.

Step 4: Check Your Allotment

Use the required candidate details to view the allotment information.

Step 5: Verify College and Course

Check the allotted institution, course, category and option number carefully.

Step 6: Download the Allotment Memo

If allotted a seat, download and print the allotment memo and follow the fee-payment and reporting instructions.

CEE Kerala has confirmed that the provisional allotment list can be accessed through the KEAM 2026 Candidate Portal under the Allotment List menu.

What Happens If a Candidate Does Not Join the Allotted College?

Candidates should be particularly careful about the reporting deadline.

CEE Kerala has stated that candidates receiving an allotment in the second phase must join the allotted course and college within the specified period after completing the required fee payment.

If a candidate does not take admission within the stipulated time, the allotment will be lost and the candidate will not be considered for further centralised allotment.

Therefore, students should not treat the provisional allotment as complete admission. The seat must be secured by completing all prescribed formalities within the deadline.

Candidates Should Confirm Only Genuine Preferences

CEE Kerala has advised candidates to confirm options only for courses and colleges that they are genuinely willing to join and continue.

This is particularly important because the option-confirmation process determines which higher-order choices are considered during allotment.

Candidates should therefore evaluate:

• College location

• Tuition and other fees

• Government or private status

• Hostel facilities

• Clinical exposure

• Hospital infrastructure

• Course preference

• Travel requirements

• Financial considerations

• Personal priorities

before accepting or confirming an option.

KEAM 2026 Second Phase: Important Points at a Glance

• CEE Kerala has released the provisional second-phase allotment for MBBS and BDS courses.

• The allotment applies to State Quota seats in government medical/dental colleges and applicable seats in private self-financing institutions.

• A total of 6,739 candidates have been provisionally allotted seats.

• 5,138 MBBS and 1,601 BDS allotments have been made.

• The allotment list covers KEAM ranks from 31 to 33,649.

• Candidates can check their allotment through the KEAM 2026 Candidate Portal.

• The provisional allotment is subject to the decision of the Screening Committee.

• Genuine complaints regarding the provisional list could be submitted by September 12, 2026, up to 1:00 PM.

• The final second-phase allotment is scheduled for September 12, 2026.

• Candidates allotted seats must join their respective colleges between September 14 and September 18, 2026, up to 4:00 PM.

• Colleges must approve and submit the list of admitted candidates through OAMS by September 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

• Candidates failing to join within the prescribed period risk losing the allotment and further centralised counselling opportunities.

• NRI quota option registration is also available for eligible candidates during the applicable phase.

• Candidates should carefully check all fee and reporting requirements before proceeding with admission.

Final Advisory for Kerala KEAM 2026 Candidates

The release of the KEAM 2026 Second Phase MBBS/BDS Provisional Allotment List is a major development for NEET-qualified candidates participating in Kerala's medical and dental admission process.

With 6,739 candidates provisionally allotted seats, including 5,138 MBBS and 1,601 BDS seats, candidates should immediately verify their allotment details and understand the next steps. Since the current list is provisional, students should also check whether any correction or complaint needs to be submitted within the permitted window.

Candidates who are satisfied with their allotment should complete the required fee payment and reporting formalities within the prescribed dates. The most important immediate dates are September 12 for the final allotment and September 14 to 18 for joining the allotted college.

Students should also remember that failure to join within the notified deadline can result in cancellation of the allotment and exclusion from subsequent centralised allotment. Candidates are therefore advised to follow every instruction issued by CEE Kerala and regularly monitor the official KEAM portal for further updates.