KEAM & Kerala 2026: Apply for Engineering, Medical & Professional Courses Eligibility, Seats & Counselling Schedule (Fees & Cut-off Ranks MBBS) Complete Guide

tion process, exam dates, MBBS/BDS/Engineering/Pharmacy courses, fees, and seat details for government and private colleges in Kerala.

Kerala NEET-UG Counselling 2026 (MBBS & BDS)

ParticularsDetails
Counselling NameKerala NEET-UG Counselling 2026
Courses OfferedMBBS, BDS
Quota85% State Quota
Counselling AuthorityCommissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala
Conducting BodyCEE Kerala
Mode of CounsellingOnline
Government CollegesGovernment Medical & Dental Colleges
Private CollegesPrivate Medical & Dental Colleges
Minority StatusMinority & Non-Minority Institutions
Eligibility BasisNEET-UG Qualified Candidates
Official Websitecee.kerala.gov.in

KEAM 2026 – Apply Now for Engineering, Medical & Professional Courses in Kerala

The Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) 2026 admissions are now open! Students can apply for Engineering, Architecture, Pharmacy, MBBS, BDS, Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Siddha, Unani, Veterinary, Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, B.Tech Biotechnology, Climate Change & Environmental Science, and related professional courses.

KEAM 2026 – Important Dates & Engineering Admission

EventDate
KEAM 2026 Notification Release05 January 2026
Online Application Start05 January 2026
Last Date to Apply Online31 January 2026 (5:00 PM)
Last Date to Upload Certificates07 February 2026 (5:00 PM)
Admit Card ReleaseApril 2026
Engineering & Pharmacy Entrance Exam17 – 23 April 2026
Buffer Days13, 16, 24 & 25 April 2026
Result DeclarationMay 2026
Rank List PublicationJune 2026
Centralised Allotment Process (CAP)June–July 2026

Courses Offered Through KEAM 2026

  • Engineering (B.Tech)
  • Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
  • Architecture (B.Arch)
  • Medical Courses: MBBS, BDS
  • AYUSH Courses: BAMS, BHMS, BSMS, BUMS
  • Medical Allied Courses: Agriculture, Forestry, Veterinary, Fisheries, Biotechnology

KEAM 2026 Application Fee – Engineering, Medical, Pharmacy & Architecture

The Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) 2026 online application is now open. Applicants must pay the non-refundable application fee according to their chosen course and category.

💰 KEAM 2026 Application Fee Structure

CourseGeneral / OBCSCST
Engineering₹925₹400Nil
B.Pharm₹925₹400Nil
Architecture₹650₹260Nil
Medical & Allied (MBBS, BDS, Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, etc.)₹650₹260Nil

KEAM & Kerala NEET-UG 2026 – Eligibility Criteria

1️⃣ Nativity / Domicile

  • Indian citizens only; OCI/PIO treated as Indian for admission but no reservation or fee concession.
  • Candidate Categories:
    • Keralite: Eligible for reservation & fee concession. Children of All India Service (AIS) officers in Kerala cadre are considered Keralite (without reservation/fee concession).
    • Non-Keralite I (NK I): Studied in Kerala; children of Government/Defence employees in Kerala; or resident of Kerala for 5 years. Eligible for state merit seats only; no reservation/fee concession.
    • Non-Keralite II (NK II): All others. Eligible for private/self-financing college seats; limited quota in government colleges; no reservation/fee concession.

2️⃣ Academic Qualifications

CourseEligibilityMinimum Marks (General / SC/ST/SEBC)
MBBS / BDS10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology & English50% / 40%
BAMS / BHMS / BSMS / BUMS10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotech50% / 40%
B.Sc. Agriculture / Forestry / Co-operation & Banking / Climate Change & Environmental Science / B.Tech Biotechnology / BFSc / BVSc & AH10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology50% / 45–47.5% for SEBC/SC/ST/PD
Engineering (B.Tech)10+2 with Physics & Mathematics and Chemistry / Computer Science / Biotechnology / Biology45% / 40% for SC/ST/SEBC/PD
Architecture10+2 with Physics & Maths + Chemistry/Biology/Technical Vocational/CS/IT/Graphics/Business Studies + NATA qualification45%
B.Pharm10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology & English50% / 40% for reserved categories

3️⃣ Relaxation in Marks

  • SC/ST/SEBC/PD candidates: 5–10% relaxation depending on course.
  • OEC candidates eligible for SEBC relaxation.

KEAM 2026 – Engineering & Pharmacy Entrance Exam Schedule

The Kerala Engineering & Pharmacy Entrance Examination (Computer-Based Test) will be conducted at selected centers across Kerala, New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, and UAE. All timings are according to Indian Standard Time (IST).

📅 Exam Dates 2026

DateDayExam Timing
13-04-2026MondayBuffer Day
16-04-2026ThursdayBuffer Day
17-04-2026Friday2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
18-04-2026Saturday2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
19-04-2026Sunday2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
20-04-2026Monday2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
21-04-2026Tuesday2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
22-04-2026Wednesday2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
23-04-2026Thursday2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
24-04-2026FridayBuffer Day
25-04-2026SaturdayBuffer Day

Kerala NEET-UG Round-1 Cut-off Scores (MBBS) – Private Medical Colleges

College NameAll India cutoffState cutoffNRI
Believers Church Medical College, Thiruvalla522518409
Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur533530436
Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Thiruvalla524523414
Jubilee Mission Medical College, Thrissur540535454
Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College, Kolenchery526524422
KMCT Medical College, Kozhikode510499306
Palakkad Institute of Medical Sciences, Palakkad492468228
Malabar Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode512497291
Sree Gokulam Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram520512365
MES Medical College, Malappuram522519364
Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Ernakulam499485279
Karuna Medical College, Palakkad501481235
Travancore Medical College, Kollam508504352
Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram508497332
SUT Academy of Medical Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram509492286
Al Azhar Medical College, Thodupuzha492471228
Mount Zion Medical College, Pathanamthitta494478248
Dr. Moopens Medical College, Wayanad495474262
Azeezia Institute of Medical Sciences, Kollam498485293
PK Das Institute of Medical Sciences, Ottapalam499485279

Kerala Private Medical Colleges – MBBS Fees (₹ / Year)

College NameAll India Merit (AIM) FeesState Merit FeesNRI Fees
Believers Church Medical College, Thiruvalla₹8,16,038₹8,16,038₹21,65,720
Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur₹8,16,038₹8,16,038₹21,65,720
Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Thiruvalla₹8,16,038₹8,16,038₹21,65,720
Jubilee Mission Medical College, Thrissur₹8,16,038₹8,16,038₹21,65,720
Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College, Kolenchery₹8,16,038₹8,16,038₹21,65,720
KMCT Medical College, Kozhikode₹8,16,038₹8,16,038₹21,65,720
Palakkad Institute of Medical Sciences, Palakkad₹8,98,800₹8,98,800₹21,65,720
Malabar Medical College Hospital, Kozhikode₹8,16,038₹8,16,038₹21,65,720
Sree Gokulam Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram₹7,71,795₹7,71,795₹21,65,720
MES Medical College, Malappuram₹8,16,038₹8,16,038₹21,65,720
Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Ernakulam₹8,49,961₹8,49,961₹21,65,720
Karuna Medical College, Palakkad₹7,87,780₹7,87,780₹21,65,720
Travancore Medical College, Kollam₹8,16,038₹8,16,038₹21,65,720
Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram₹8,16,038₹8,16,038₹21,65,720
SUT Academy of Medical Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram₹8,16,038₹8,16,038₹21,65,720
Al Azhar Medical College, Thodupuzha₹8,16,038₹8,16,038₹21,65,720
Mount Zion Medical College, Pathanamthitta₹8,09,939₹8,09,939₹21,65,720
Dr. Moopens Medical College, Wayanad₹8,86,779₹8,86,779₹21,65,720
Azeezia Institute of Medical Sciences, Kollam₹8,16,038₹8,16,038₹21,65,720
PK Das Institute of Medical Sciences, Ottapalam₹8,97,000₹8,97,000₹21,65,720

Application Process (Step-by-Step)

  1. Online registration on official KEAM portal
  2. Fill personal, academic & reservation details
  3. Upload photo, signature & certificates
  4. Pay application fee online
  5. Submit single application for all courses

⚠️ No hard copy submission required

Kerala NEET‑UG Colleges & Seats (2025 Data)

TypeNo. of CollegesTotal Seats
Medical Colleges (MBBS)334,755
• Government Medical Colleges12Part of total above
• Private Medical Colleges20Part of total above
• Deemed Medical College1Part of total above
Dental Colleges (BDS)261,970

Exam Pattern (Engineering & Pharmacy)

Engineering Exam

  • Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
  • Duration: 3 Hours
  • Total Questions: 150
    • Mathematics: 75
    • Physics: 45
    • Chemistry: 30

Pharmacy Exam

  • Mode: CBT
  • Duration: 90 Minutes
  • Questions:
    • Physics: 45
    • Chemistry: 30

KEAM 2026 – Documents & Certificates Required

Applicants must upload all relevant documents along with the KEAM 2026 online application.

📄 Mandatory Documents

  1. SSLC / Class 10 Certificate – Proof of academic qualification.
  2. Proof of Nativity & Date of Birth – Upload SSLC or other valid certificate. OCI/PIO holders must upload relevant documents.
  3. Category / Reservation Certificates
    • SEBC / OEC: Non-Creamy Layer certificate from Village Officer.
    • SC / ST: Community certificate from Tahsildar; Inter-caste marriage certificate if applicable.
    • EWS: EWS certificate as per Annexure XXVI.
    • Special Reservations / PwD: UDID or disability certificate.
  4. Income Certificate – For fee concession or scholarship (General, OEC, SEBC).
  5. NRI Quota Applicants:
    • Passport, Visa/Green Card/OCI documents of sponsor
    • Employment certificate of sponsor
    • Relationship proof with sponsor (Revenue authority certificate)
    • Notarized affidavit declaring sponsorship of tuition & expenses.
  6. Minority Quota Applicants: Community/Minority certificate from Village Officer (if not in SSLC).
  7. Course Certificates / Mark Lists – For BAMS, VHSE, HSE, Agriculture, or Sanskrit at +2 level courses.

Conclusion

Kerala NEET-UG Counselling 2026 and KEAM 2026 offer a streamlined, online admission process for MBBS, BDS, Engineering, Pharmacy, AYUSH, and allied courses. Candidates must ensure they meet eligibility criteria, upload required documents, and pay the applicable fees within the deadlines. With a clear schedule for exams, counselling rounds, and allotments, aspirants can plan effectively to secure admission in government, private, or minority quota colleges across Kerala. Stay updated via the official CEE Kerala portal to avoid missing crucial dates and notifications.