Candidates who have successfully registered for Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2026 should now prepare for the upcoming stages, including the publication of the state merit list, choice filling, seat allotment, fee payment and reporting. The detailed schedule for these events will be notified shortly by the counselling authority through the official website.

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has already prescribed the overall timeline within which the Kerala counselling process must be completed. Along with the three regular counselling rounds, the authorities will also conduct stray vacancy rounds to fill any remaining vacant seats after the completion of the main counselling rounds.

Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2026 Registration Closed

The online registration process for Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2026 has already concluded.

Eligible candidates seeking admission to MBBS, BDS and other allied health science programmes were required to register online between July 23 and July 27. Only those candidates who completed the registration process within the prescribed period will be considered for the subsequent counselling stages.

Following registration, the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala will publish the Kerala NEET UG 2026 Merit List, based on which candidates will be invited to submit their preferred colleges and courses during the option registration process.

Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2026 Important Dates

The complete counselling schedule released for Kerala NEET UG 2026 is given below.

Note: The registration year mentioned as July 23–27, 2025 appears in the source information. Candidates should verify the official notification issued by CEE Kerala for confirmation.

Kerala NEET UG 2026 Counselling Process

The counselling process consists of several important stages that every eligible candidate must complete successfully.

Stage 1: Online Registration

Candidates must complete online registration within the prescribed period by submitting the required information through the CEE Kerala counselling portal.

Stage 2: Publication of Merit List

After verifying the applications, CEE Kerala will release the Kerala NEET UG State Merit List containing the names and rankings of all eligible candidates.

Stage 3: Choice Filling and Option Registration

Candidates whose names appear in the merit list will be allowed to submit their preferred colleges and courses through the online option registration facility.

Stage 4: Seat Allotment

Seat allotment will be carried out on the basis of:

• NEET UG 2026 Rank

• Kerala State Merit Position

• Candidate's Choices

• Reservation Rules

• Availability of Seats

Stage 5: Fee Payment and Admission Confirmation

Candidates receiving a seat allotment must pay the prescribed admission fee within the specified timeline to confirm their allotted seat.

Stage 6: Document Verification and Reporting

Finally, candidates are required to report to the allotted institution for document verification and completion of admission formalities.

Kerala NEET UG Merit List to Be Released Soon

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala will shortly publish the Kerala NEET UG 2026 Merit List.

Only candidates included in the merit list will become eligible for the option registration and seat allotment process. Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official counselling portal for updates regarding the publication of the merit list.

Where to Find the Official Choice Filling Link

The official Choice Filling (Option Registration) Link will become active on the CEE Kerala official website after the publication of the Kerala NEET UG 2026 Merit List.

Candidates should frequently monitor the official portal for activation of the option registration link and complete the process within the notified schedule.

How to Access the Kerala NEET UG Choice Filling Page

Candidates can follow these steps to reach the option registration page:

1.    Visit the official CEE Kerala website.

2.    Open the KEAM 2026 Candidate Portal.

3.    Enter the Application Number, Password, and Access Code.

4.    Click on the Option Registration section.

5.    Select the preferred MBBS and BDS colleges and courses from the available institute list.

6.    Pay the prescribed ₹5,000 online to confirm and lock the selected options.

Candidates Can Select Multiple College Preferences

During the option registration process, candidates are permitted to select multiple MBBS and BDS colleges from the available list.

Providing a larger number of preferred colleges and courses significantly improves the chances of obtaining a seat during the counselling process. Candidates are therefore advised to carefully arrange their choices in the order of preference before locking them.

Seat Allotment Based on Merit and Preferences

The Kerala NEET UG Seat Allotment Result will be prepared after considering several important factors, including:

• NEET UG 2026 Rank

• Kerala State Merit Rank

• Candidate's Option Registration Choices

• Reservation Policy

• Availability of Seats

Candidates allotted seats must complete fee payment, document verification and reporting within the specified deadline to retain their admission.

Stray Vacancy Rounds Also Scheduled

Apart from the three regular rounds of counselling, the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala will also conduct Stray Vacancy Counselling Rounds to fill vacant MBBS and BDS seats remaining after the completion of the regular counselling process.

Eligible candidates should continue monitoring official notifications even after Round 3 for further admission opportunities.

Conclusion

With Round 1 of Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2026 scheduled from August 13 to August 22, medical aspirants across the state should remain prepared for the release of the merit list, option registration and seat allotment schedule. Candidates who have already completed registration should regularly visit the official CEE Kerala portal for the latest announcements regarding choice filling, seat allotment, admission confirmation and reporting timelines. Timely completion of every counselling stage will be essential for securing admission to the desired MBBS or BDS college in Kerala.