📌 Overview & Counselling Authority
Authority
Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala
State Type
Open State (NK-II)
Counselling Name
KEAM 2026
📌 CEE Kerala conducts the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) for 85% seats in Government medical colleges and 100% seats in Private medical colleges.
✅ Eligibility & Domicile Rules (Keralite vs Non-Keralite)
Kerala categorizes applicants into three distinct domicile categories.
| Category | Criteria Notes |
|---|
| Keralite | Candidates of Kerala origin. Eligible for all State Merit (Govt) seats, reservation seats, and Private college seats. |
| Non-Keralite I (NK-I) | Candidates not of Kerala origin but fulfilling conditions like 5 years of study in Kerala or parent is Govt. employee in Kerala. Eligible for State Merit (Govt) seats but NOT for communal reservations. |
| Non-Keralite II (NK-II) | Open to all India. Candidates from other states. They are eligible ONLY for the 15% Management/Open Quota seats in Private Medical Colleges. |
⚠️ Non-Keralite II (NK-II) candidates cannot claim any communal reservations or fee concessions. They must apply during the KEAM application window to participate.
📊 Expected Cutoff — Govt Colleges (State Quota)
Kerala has one of the highest state cutoffs in the country due to high literacy and competitive student base.
| Category |
Approx. Safe Rank (Round 1) |
Expected Safe Score |
| State Merit (General) | 12,000 - 15,000 | 640 - 650+ |
| Ezhava (EZ) | 18,000 - 21,000 | 625 - 635+ |
| Muslim (MU) | 16,000 - 19,000 | 630 - 640+ |
| SC | 80,000 - 90,000 | 515 - 530+ |
| ST | 2,00,000 - 2,50,000 | 380 - 400+ |
📅 CEE Kerala Counselling Schedule 2026
| Event / Activity | Expected Date | Status |
|---|
| KEAM Application Form Opens | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Addition of NEET Score in KEAM Portal | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| State Merit List Publication | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Option Registration (Choice Filling) | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Trial Allotment | To be announced | Coming Soon |
| Final Seat Allotment Result | To be announced | Coming Soon |
📌 Important: Kerala usually opens its KEAM application portal before the NEET exam. Candidates must register early and later add their NEET scores to the portal.
📋 Counselling Process (Step-by-Step)
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1
KEAM Online Registration
Register on cee.kerala.gov.in during the KEAM application window. Upload necessary nativity/domicile and category certificates.
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2
Submission of NEET Score
After NTA declares NEET results, log into the CEE portal to submit your NEET Roll Number, Score, and AIR.
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3
State Merit List
CEE will publish the Kerala State Medical Rank list based on the submitted NEET scores.
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4
Option Registration (Choice Filling)
Submit your preferences of colleges via the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP). Save and lock your choices.
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5
Trial & Final Allotment
A 'Trial Allotment' is published to give an idea of probabilities. After choice modification (if any), the Final Allotment is released. Pay the token fee to CEE and report to the college.
💰 Institution-wise Detailed Fee Structure
1. Government Medical Colleges
| College Type | Annual Tuition Fee |
|---|
| All Government Medical Colleges of Kerala | ₹28,950 / Year |
2. Private Non-Minority Medical Colleges
| College Name | General (85%) Fee | NRI (15%) Fee | Special Fees (1st Yr) |
|---|
| DR. Moopen's Medical College, Waynad | ₹8,44,551 | ₹20,86,400 | ₹97,834 |
| Karuna Medical College, Palakkad | ₹7,50,266 | ₹20,86,400 | ₹94,571 |
| Malabar Medical College, Kozhikode | ₹7,77,179 | ₹20,86,400 | ₹1,08,456 |
| Mount Zion Medical College, Pathanamthitta | ₹7,31,370 | ₹20,86,400 | ₹70,808 |
| P K Das Institute of Medical Sciences, Palakkad | ₹7,05,805 | ₹20,86,400 | ₹1,04,805 |
| Sree Gokulam Medical College, Trivandrum | ₹7,34,852 | ₹20,86,400 | ₹55,124 |
| Sree Narayana Instt. of Medical Sciences, Ernakulam | ₹8,09,487 | ₹20,86,400 | ₹1,03,219 |
| SUT Academy of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum | ₹7,39,528 | ₹20,86,400 | ₹74,232 |
3. Private Minority Medical Colleges
| College Name | General (85%) Fee | NRI (15%) Fee | Special Fees (1st Yr) |
|---|
| Al-Azhar Medical College, Thodupuzha | ₹7,77,179 | ₹20,86,400 | ₹82,315 |
| Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur | ₹7,77,179 | ₹20,86,400 | ₹62,135 |
| Azeezia Instt of Medical Science, Kollam | ₹7,77,179 | ₹20,86,400 | ₹53,107 |
| Dr. Somervel Memorial CSI Medical College | ₹7,77,179 | ₹20,86,400 | ₹67,269 |
| Jubilee Mission Medical College, Thrissur | ₹7,77,179 | ₹20,86,400 | ₹66,855 |
| KMCT Medical College, Calicut | ₹7,68,880 | ₹20,86,400 | ₹91,875 |
| Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church MC | ₹7,77,179 | ₹20,86,400 | ₹63,289 |
| M E S Medical College, Malappuram | ₹7,77,179 | ₹20,86,400 | ₹78,303 |
| Pushpagiri Institute Of Medical Sciences | ₹7,77,179 | ₹20,86,400 | ₹81,225 |
| Travancore Medical College, Kollam | ₹7,77,179 | ₹20,86,400 | ₹69,156 |
4. Deemed Universities (Counselling via MCC)
| College Name | AIQ Management Fee (Yearly) | NRI Fee (Yearly) |
|---|
| Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi | ₹25,00,000 | $50,000 USD |
📁 Documents Required for Verification
KEAM Data Sheet
NEET UG 2026 Admit Card & Scorecard
Class 10th Certificate (DOB Proof)
Class 12th Marksheet & Pass Certificate
Proof of Nativity (Keralite / NK-I / NK-II)
Non-Creamy Layer Certificate / Caste Certificate
Community Certificate (If applicable)
Transfer Certificate (TC) & Conduct Certificate
Physical Fitness Certificate
Allotment Memo issued by CEE
Fee Receipt
🏥 Complete Medical Colleges List in Kerala (Year-wise Sequence)
| SN | College Name | Est. | Seats | Type |
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| 1 | Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram | 1951 | 250 | State Govt. |
| 2 | Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Calicut | 1957 | 250 | State Govt. |
| 3 | Government Medical College, Kottayam | 1960 | 175 | State Govt. |
| 4 | T D Medical College, Alleppey (Allappuzha) | 1963 | 175 | State Govt. |
| 5 | Government Medical College, Thrissur | 1981 | 175 | State Govt. |
| 6 | Government Medical College, Pariyaram, Kannur | 1995 | 100 | State Govt. |
| 7 | Government Medical College, Ernakulam | 2000 | 110 | State Govt. |
| 8 | Government Medical College, Manjeri, Malapuram | 2013 | 110 | State Govt. |
| 9 | Government Medical College, Yakkara, Palakkad | 2014 | 100 | State Govt. |
| 10 | Government Medical College, Parippally, Kollam | 2017 | 110 | State Govt. |
| 11 | Government Medical College, Konni, Pathanamthitta | 2022 | 100 | State Govt. |
| 12 | Government Medical College, Idukki | 2022 | 100 | State Govt. |
| 13 | Government Medical College Kasaragod | 2025 | 50 | State Govt. |
| 14 | Government Medical College, Wayanad | 2025 | 50 | State Govt. |
| SN | College Name | Est. | Seats | Type |
|---|
| 1 | Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College & Hospital (Christian Minority) | 2001 | 150 | Trust |
| 2 | Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College (Christian Minority) | 2001 | 100 | Trust |
| 3 | Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur (Christian Minority) | 2002 | 100 | Trust |
| 4 | Jubilee Mission Medical College & Research Institute (Christian Minority) | 2002 | 150 | Trust |
| 5 | M E S Medical College, Perintalmanna (Muslim Minority) | 2002 | 150 | Trust |
| 6 | Pushpagiri Institute Of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (Christian Minority) | 2002 | 100 | Trust |
| 7 | Sree Gokulam Medical College Trust & Research Foundation | 2005 | 150 | Trust |
| 8 | Karuna Medical College, Palakkad (Muslim Minority) | 2006 | 150 | Trust |
| 9 | Sree Uthradom Thiurnal Academy of Medical Sciences | 2006 | 250 | Trust |
| 10 | Azeezia Instt of Medical Science, Kollam (Muslim Minority) | 2008 | 100 | Trust |
| 11 | KMCT Medical College, Kozhikode | 2008 | 250 | Trust |
| 12 | Sree Narayana Instt. of Medical Sciences, Ernakulam | 2009 | 150 | Trust |
| 13 | Travancore Medical College, Kollam (Muslim Minority) | 2009 | 200 | Trust |
| 14 | Dr. Moopen's Medical College, Wayanad | 2013 | 150 | Trust |
| 15 | Al-Azhar Medical College and Super Speciality Hospital (Muslim Minority) | 2014 | 250 | Trust |
| 16 | Malabar Medical College, Kozhikode | 2014 | 250 | Trust |
| 17 | Mount Zion Medical College, Pathanamthitta | 2014 | 150 | Society |
| 18 | P K Das Institute of Medical Sciences, Palakkad | 2014 | 250 | Trust |
| 19 | Believers Church Medical College Hospital (Christian Minority) | 2016 | 100 | Trust |
| 20 | Palakkad Institute of Medical Sciences, Palakkad | 2024 | 100 | Trust |
| 21 | Kerala Medical College, Mangode | 2025 | 150 | Private |
| SN | College Name | City | Est. | Seats | Type |
|---|
| 1 | Amrita School of Medicine | Kochi | 2000 | 150 | Deemed |
⚠️ Amrita School of Medicine (Deemed University) counselling is conducted by MCC AIQ, NOT by CEE Kerala.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is Kerala an Open State for NEET Counselling?
Yes, Kerala is an Open State. While Government seats are strictly reserved for Keralite students, non-domicile candidates (classified as Non-Keralite II or NK-II) can apply for the 15% Management/Open Quota seats in Private Medical Colleges.
Who conducts the Kerala MBBS Counselling 2026?
The counselling is conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala through the official portal cee.kerala.gov.in. The process is known as KEAM.
When should I apply for Kerala MBBS counselling?
Unlike most states, CEE Kerala usually opens the KEAM application portal before the NEET exam. Candidates must complete the initial registration early and upload their NEET scores later when results are declared.
What is the fee for Government Medical Colleges in Kerala?
The annual tuition fee for pure Government Medical Colleges in Kerala is highly subsidized, currently around ₹28,950 per year.
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