Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2026 — Complete MBBS Admission Guide

Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2026 – Complete MBBS Admission Guide for Government & Private Medical Colleges

Updated 2026 · CEE Kerala Counselling Guide

01What Is Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2026?

Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2026 is the state admission process for MBBS and BDS, conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, based on NEET UG 2026 score.

Government Colleges: 15% AIQ seats are filled through MCC and 85% state quota seats through CEE Kerala.

Private Colleges: Seats are offered under government quota, management quota and NRI quota.

02Kerala NEET UG 2026: Key Highlights

ParticularsDetails
Counselling AuthorityCEE Kerala
Admission BasisNEET UG 2026 Score
Courses OfferedMBBS & BDS
Counselling ModeOnline
Total Medical Colleges30+
Total MBBS Seats4,500+
Seat CategoriesGovernment, Private, Management, NRI

Official dates are published after NEET UG 2026 result declaration by NTA.

03How Kerala NEET UG Counselling Works

Round 1

  • Online registration on CEE portal
  • Fee payment and document verification
  • Choice filling
  • Seat allotment result

Round 2

  • Fresh registration (if allowed)
  • Choice modification and upgradation
  • Vacant seats allotted

Mop-Up Round

  • Fills leftover seats, especially private and management quota

Stray Vacancy Round

  • Final round at college level for unfilled seats

Read the official information brochure carefully before registration.

04Who Can Apply? Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

  • Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English
  • Minimum marks: General 50%, SC/ST/OBC 40%, PwD 45%

NEET Qualification

Candidates must qualify NEET UG 2026.

Age Requirement

Minimum age: 17 years by 31 December 2026.

Domicile

Kerala domicile is required for 85% state quota seats. Non-domicile candidates can apply for private management/NRI seats.

05Types of Seats Available

Seat TypeWho Can ApplyFeesNotes
Government SeatsKerala domicileLowHighly competitive
Private Government QuotaKerala domicileModeratePrivate colleges
Management QuotaAll India candidatesHighPrivate institutions
NRI QuotaNRI/OCI candidatesVery HighLimited seats
AIQ Seats (15%)All India candidatesModerateThrough MCC

06Kerala NEET UG Counselling Cut-Offs 2026

Cut-offs vary every year depending on NEET difficulty, candidate volume, seat availability and reservation categories.

07Government Medical Colleges Cut-Off in Kerala

CategoryExpected Marks
General610 – 650+
OBC600 – 630+
SC480 – 520+
ST450 – 500+

Top government colleges include GMC Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, Kottayam, Thrissur and Alappuzha.

08Private Medical Colleges Cut-Off in Kerala

CategoryExpected Marks
General300 – 450
OBC280 – 420
SC/ST200 – 350

Examples: Amrita, Jubilee Mission, MES, Azeezia, and other self-financing colleges.

09Management Quota MBBS Cut-Off in Kerala

CategoryExpected Marks
Management Quota250 – 400

Lower cut-off compared to state quota, but significantly higher tuition fees.

10NRI Quota MBBS Cut-Off in Kerala

CategoryExpected Marks
NRI Quota150 – 300

NRI quota seats have lower competition but very high fees.

11Kerala MBBS Colleges & Seats

College TypeNumber / Seats
Government Medical Colleges12+ / ~1,700 seats
Private Medical Colleges20+ / ~2,200 seats
Deemed Universities2+ / ~600 seats

Total MBBS seats in Kerala: 4,500+.

12Government Medical Colleges Fees in Kerala 2026

College TypeAnnual Tuition Fees
Government Medical Colleges₹25,000 – ₹30,000

13Private Medical Colleges Fees in Kerala 2026

Seat CategoryAnnual Fees
Government Quota₹7 – ₹9 lakh
Management Quota₹20 – ₹25 lakh
NRI Quota$30,000 – $40,000

14Step-by-Step: Kerala NEET UG 2026 Counselling Process

  1. Register online at CEE Kerala portal with NEET details.
  2. Upload documents for verification.
  3. Fill preferred colleges in order of priority.
  4. Check allotment based on rank, reservation and choices.
  5. Report to allotted college with originals and fee payment.

15Documents Required for Reporting

  • NEET UG Admit Card
  • NEET UG Scorecard
  • Class 10 Marksheet
  • Class 12 Marksheet
  • Kerala Domicile Certificate
  • Category Certificate (if applicable)
  • Passport-size photographs
  • Valid ID proof

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16FAQs About Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2026

Who conducts Kerala NEET UG counselling?
Kerala NEET UG counselling is conducted by CEE Kerala.
Expected cut-off for government MBBS?
General: 610–650+, OBC: 600–630+, SC/ST: 450–520+.
Is domicile required for Kerala MBBS?
Yes for 85% state quota seats. Non-domicile candidates can apply for private management/NRI seats.
Can I upgrade in Round 2?
Yes, candidates can participate in Round 2 for upgradation based on availability and merit.
How many MBBS seats are available in Kerala?
Kerala offers around 4,500+ MBBS seats across government, private, and deemed colleges.

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