Kerala AYUSH Counselling 2026: KEAM BAMS, BHMS, BSMS, BUMS Admissions

Q: Can non-Kerala students apply for Kerala AYUSH Counselling?

Yes, non-Kerala candidates fall under the Non-Keralite II (NK-II) category. They are eligible for the 15% open seats in Private Self-financing AYUSH Colleges only.

Q: Who conducts the Kerala AYUSH Counselling?

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala conducts the KEAM counselling for all Government, Govt-Aided, and Private AYUSH Colleges in the state.

📌 Overview & Counselling Authority

Authority

Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala

Official Website

cee.kerala.gov.in

State Quota

85% (Govt & Pvt)

AIQ

15% Govt (via AACCC)

Courses Covered

BAMS, BHMS, BSMS, BUMS

State Type

Open State (NK-II for 15% Pvt Quota)

Counselling Name

KEAM 2026

📌 Important Rule: CEE Kerala conducts the counselling for 85% State Quota seats in Government & Private AYUSH colleges, as well as the 15% open/management quota in Private Colleges for Non-Keralites.

✅ Eligibility Criteria & Domicile Rules

Only Indian citizens are eligible. OCI/PIO candidates are not eligible for any reservation or fee concessions. Candidates are classified into three domicile categories:

Category	Details & Eligibility
Keralite	Kerala origin or AIS officers’ children posted in Kerala. Eligible for all government seats, reservation, fee concessions, and private seats.
Non-Keralite I (NK I)	Studied in Kerala and parent posted in Govt/Defense in Kerala OR Resident in Kerala for 5 out of 12 years OR Studied from class 8 to 12 in Kerala. Eligible for: Private self-financing colleges under state merit quota (No communal reservation).
Non-Keralite II (NK II)	All other Indian citizens (Other-state candidates). Eligible for: 15% seats in Private Self-financing Colleges only. No reservation, no fee concession, not eligible for government seats.
NEET Qualification	Must qualify NEET UG 2026 (50% in PCB for General, 40% for SC/ST/OBC).

💳 KEAM Registration Fee

Candidates must pay a non-refundable registration fee to participate in the KEAM AYUSH Counselling process.

Category	Registration Fee
General (Kerala origin)	₹500/-
SC/ST (Kerala origin)	₹200/-
Other-State Candidates (NK I & NK II)	₹500/-

📋 Counselling Process (Step-by-Step)

Kerala AYUSH Counselling is primarily conducted via the CEE KEAM portal.

1

KEAM Online Registration

Register through KEAM 2026 on the CEE Kerala portal. Upload necessary nativity/domicile and category documents and pay the application fee.
2

Submission of NEET Score

After NTA declares NEET results, candidates must log into the CEE portal to submit their NEET Roll Number, Score, and AIR.
3

AYUSH Rank List

CEE will publish the Kerala AYUSH State Rank list based on the submitted NEET scores. NK-II candidates are listed under the 15% private quota.
4

Choice Filling (Option Entry)

Fill choices for preferred colleges and courses through the Centralized Allotment Process (CAP). Save and lock your choices.
5

Allotment & Admission

Download the allotment memo. Report to the allotted medical college with original documents and pay the requisite fees.

📊 Total AYUSH Seats in Kerala (Summary)

Course	Govt. / Aided Seats	Private Seats	Total Seats
BAMS	130	575	705
BHMS	100	400	500
BSMS (Siddha)	50	0	50
BUMS (Unani)	40	0	40

📁 Documents Required for Admission

Candidates must carry originals + 2 sets of photocopies of the following:

NEET-UG 2026 Admit Card & Score Card

Allotment Memo issued by CEE Kerala / AACCC

KEAM Application Data Sheet

10th Certificate (Proof of DOB)

12th Marksheet & Pass Certificate

Transfer Certificate (TC) & Conduct Certificate

Nativity/Residence Certificate (If applicable)

Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (For SEBC/OEC)

Community/Category Certificate (SC/ST)

Income Certificate (If claiming EWS/fee concession)

ID Proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, etc.)

Medical Fitness Certificate

Migration Certificate (For other board candidates)

4–6 Passport-size photographs

🏥 Complete AYUSH Colleges List in Kerala (with Fees)

🌿 Government BAMS (Ayurveda) Colleges (3 Institutions)

SN	College Name	Location	Est. Year	Seats	Annual Tuition Fee
1	Govt. Ayurveda College	Thiruvananthapuram	1889	70	₹13,610 - ₹17,515
2	Govt. Ayurveda College	Tripunithura	1914	-	₹12,000
3	Govt. Ayurveda College	Kannur	1992	60	₹13,610 - ₹17,390

🌿 Private & Govt-Aided BAMS Colleges (15 Institutions)

SN	College Name	City	Est. Year	Seats	Annual Tuition Fee
1	Vaidyaratnam P.S. Varier Ayurveda College (Aided)	Kottakkal, Malappuram	1972	75	₹13,610 - ₹23,105
2	Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda College (Aided)	Thrissur	1976	-	₹12,000
3	MVR Ayurveda Medical College	Parassinikadavu	1964	-	₹1,99,415
4	Nangelil Ayurveda Medical College	Ernakulam	2002	-	₹2,82,821
5	Santhigiri Ayurveda Medical College	Palakkad	2002	100	₹1,99,415
6	Vishnu Ayurveda College	Palakkad	2002	100	₹2,83,465 - ₹1,99,415
7	Pankajakasthuri Ayurveda Medical College	Thiruvananthapuram	2002	100	₹1,89,000 - ₹1,99,415
8	Shree Narayan Institute of Ayurvedic Studies & Research	Kollam	2004	100	₹5,25,000 - ₹1,99,415
9	Mannam Ayurveda Co-Operative Medical College	Pathanamthitta	2005	100	₹1,99,415
10	KMCT Ayurveda Medical College	Kozhikode	2006	-	₹1,99,415
11	PNNM Ayurveda Medical College	Thrissur	2007	-	₹1,99,415
12	P.N. Panicker Souhruda Trust’s Ayurveda Medical College	Kasaragod	2008	-	₹1,99,415
13	Ahalia Ayurveda Medical College	Palakkad	2010	-	₹2,78,465
14	Ashtamgam Ayurveda Chikitsalayam & Vidyapeetham	Palakkad	2011	-	₹2,68,050
15	Amrita School Of Ayurveda (Deemed University)	Amritapuri, Kollam	2004	-	MCC AIQ

⚠️ *Fees indicated are approximate and based on previous year/management structures. Some colleges have variable fee slabs for State Merit vs Management quota.*

🌱 Govt & Aided BHMS (Homeopathy) Colleges (5 Institutions)

SN	College Name	Location	Est. Year	Seats	Tuition Fee
1	Dr Padiar Memorial Homoeopathic Medical College (Aided)	Ernakulam	1920	100	₹5,667
2	Athurasramam N.S.S. Homoeopathic Medical College (Aided)	Kottayam	1958	100	₹5,530
3	Shree Vidyadhiraja Homoeopathic Medical College (Aided)	Thiruvananthapuram	1965	-	₹5,667
4	Govt. Homoeopathic Medical College	Kozhikode	1976	50	₹7,682 - ₹13,610
5	Govt. Homoeopathic Medical College	Thiruvananthapuram	1980	50	₹11,970 - ₹13,610

🌱 Private BHMS (Homeopathy) Colleges (4 Institutions)

SN	College Name	City	Seats	Annual Tuition Fee
1	White Memorial Homoeo Medical College	Thiruvananthapuram	100	₹1,47,965
2	ANSS Homoeo Medical College	Kottayam	100	₹1,47,965
3	Athurasramam NSS Homoeopathic Medical College (Pvt Quota)	Kottayam	100	₹1,47,965
4	Dr. Padiar Homoeopathic Medical College (Pvt Quota)	Ernakulam	100	₹1,47,965

🌙 Govt & Private BUMS (Unani) Colleges (2 Institutions)

SN	College Name	Location	Seats	Total Tuition Fee
1	Govt. Unani Medical College	Kozhikode	40	₹13,610
2	Markaz Unani Medical College and Hospital	Thamarassery	-	As notified

🧘 Govt & Private BSMS (Siddha) Colleges (2 Institutions)

SN	College Name	Location	Seats	Total Tuition Fee
1	Govt. Siddha Medical College	Thiruvananthapuram	50	₹13,610
2	Santhigiri Siddha Medical College	Thiruvananthapuram	-	As notified

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can non-Kerala students apply for Kerala AYUSH Counselling?

Yes, non-Kerala candidates fall under the Non-Keralite II (NK-II) category. They are eligible for the 15% open/management seats in Private Self-financing AYUSH Colleges only. They cannot claim any communal reservation and do not have access to government seats.

Who conducts the Kerala AYUSH Counselling 2026?

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala conducts the KEAM counselling for all Government, Govt-Aided, and Private AYUSH Colleges in the state.

What is the fee for Govt BAMS Colleges in Kerala?

The annual tuition fee for Government BAMS and BHMS colleges in Kerala generally ranges between highly subsidized ₹5,530 to ₹23,105 per annum.

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