NEET UG 2026
Kerala NEET UG 2026
State Counselling Guide
34 MBBS colleges · 12 govt (1,855 seats) + 21 private (3,400 seats) + 1 deemed · 28+ community categories · Phase-based counselling via CEE
1,755 govt seats
3,360 private seats
150 deemed seats
275 AIQ MBBS
0 categories
Kerala has 34 MBBS colleges (12 government, 21 private). Domicile candidates get 85% of government seats + 100% of private seats. Non-domicile access: AIQ seats only (15% of govt via MCC). Government fee: ₹0.1L–₹0.3L/yr. Private fee: ₹7.8L–₹9.3L/yr. Bond: No compulsory service bond. Source: CEE Kerala 2025 counselling data, verified by Formity.
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DOMICILE
NON-DOMICILE
MOCK COUNSELLING IN KERALA
A student picked their 3rd preference thinking they’d upgrade in Round 2. Round 2 came — their 1st preference had already filled. The preference order you submit is the order you live with.
RANK 1,173
Govt Medical College, Kozhikode
Govt · Open to all
₹23K/yr
Top govt college. Some seats open to any NEET eligible.
RANK 30,717
Pushpagiri IMS, Tiruvalla
Private · Open to all
₹8.6L/yr
Private. Open to non-domicile.
RANK 2,90,052
Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi
Deemed · Open to all
₹27.6L/yr
Deemed university. Open to all India through MCC.
Which of these colleges applies to your rank?
3-tier
Kerala has three MBBS fee tiers at very different price points — Govt (₹6K/yr), Private Aided (₹1.8L/yr), Private Self-Financing (₹6L–12L/yr)
All three compete on the same CEE merit list. A candidate at rank 1,200 can choose between a ₹6K govt seat and a ₹12L self-financing seat. The choice is NOT obvious — private aided seats at reputed colleges (like Calicut, Thrissur) are often more competitive than govt seats.
Nativity
Kerala nativity certificate — not just residency — is the domicile proof, and it's strictly verified
Kerala uses a "nativity" concept rather than simple residence. A nativity certificate from the local revenue officer is required. Candidates who lived in Kerala for years without establishing nativity may be ineligible for state quota. Verify this before counselling begins.
CEE
CEE Kerala uses its own state rank derived from NEET UG score — not the national AIR directly
Kerala Commissioner for Entrance Examinations creates a state rank. Your AIR applies to AIQ (15%) and MCC. Your Kerala state rank determines your position in the 85% state quota. The ranks correlate but are NOT identical.
Aided
Private aided colleges (Calicut, Thrissur, Kottayam — historically Christian/Minority aided) have ~₹1.8L/yr fees but rank HIGHER than state govt colleges in merit
Private aided colleges in Kerala receive govt aid and charge lower fees — but they're historically prestigious (often missionary-run, with strong hospital infrastructure). They attract high-rank candidates, making them MORE competitive than some govt colleges in CEE merit lists.
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In 2025, only 45% reported in R1 at Kerala MCC colleges. 62% of final seats came from R2/R3.
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State Quota Reality · General Category · 2025 Closing Ranks
Pure government
5,854 → 26,009
median 13,343 · 12 colleges
Govt quota in private
29,690 → 129,447
median 84,545 · 20 colleges
All ranks are NEET UG All India Rank (AIR)
Domicile required for govt & govt-quota seats
CEE distributes seats by community quota. EZ (Ezhava) used as proxy for Hindu general merit. CC/PT (Christian minority) are typically more competitive.
NTA NEET UG 2025 qualifying marks: 144 marks (General/EWS · 50th percentile) · 113 marks (OBC/SC/ST · 40th percentile). Ranks above are for candidates who have cleared this threshold.
Source: NTA NEET (UG) 2025 Press Release · 14 June 2025 · Updated 26 May 2026 · NEET UG 2026 cycle
Why Kerala is Different
Section 1
Why Kerala is Different
Three things make Kerala counselling unique among all Indian states.
28+ Community Categories
Kerala has the most granular community-based reservation system in India. Instead of OBC/SC/ST, there are 28+ community codes: SM (State Merit), EZ (Ezhava), MU (Muslim), LA (Latin Catholic), DV (Dheevara), VK (Vishwakarma), BH (Hindu Backward), and many more. Each is a separate competition pool.
Phases, Not Rounds
Kerala runs counselling in 3 Phases through CEE Kerala. Phase 1 is initial allotment. Phase 2 and Phase 3 redistribute vacated seats. You must confirm options online before each phase or lose your higher-order options permanently (Clause 11.6.4).
Single Window System (SWS)
All MBBS counselling — govt seats, private GQ, MQ, NRI, and minority quota — happens through CEE's Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) via a single online portal. You register options (college-priority combos) in priority order. Trial allotments run before Phase 1.
CEE Kerala (Commissioner of Entrance Examinations) conducts counselling
The Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE Kerala) conducts all MBBS counselling including government seats, private Government Quota, Management Quota, NRI seats, and Minority Quota seats in self-financing colleges (as per Supreme Court order dated 09.05.2017 on WP(C) No. 267/2017). The 15% All India Merit seats in self-financing colleges are also allotted through CEE (not MCC). Deemed universities go through MCC. Source: KEAM 2026 Prospectus, Clauses 1.7 and 2.2
Formity's analysis · Kerala CEE 2025 · formity.ai
Eligibility & Nativity
Section 2
Eligibility & Nativity
Kerala classifies candidates into three nativity categories. Your category determines which seats you can access. Source: Prospectus Clause 6.1
Keralite
A candidate of Kerala origin — born in Kerala, or parent born in Kerala. Proof: SSLC showing Kerala birth, or parent's SSLC, or passport, or birth certificate, or Village Officer certificate.
Children of All India Service officers allotted to Kerala cadre are deemed Keralite but cannot claim community reservation or fee concession.
Access: All govt seats, all private GQ, community reservation, fee concessions, special quotas.
Children of All India Service officers allotted to Kerala cadre are deemed Keralite but cannot claim community reservation or fee concession.
Access: All govt seats, all private GQ, community reservation, fee concessions, special quotas.
Non-Keralite Category I (NK-I)
Not of Kerala origin but meets any one:
(a) Studied qualifying course in Kerala + parent in GoI/Defence posted to Kerala
(b) Studied in Kerala + parent served Kerala govt for 2+ years
(c) Resident of Kerala for 5 years within 12 years of study
(d) School studies in Kerala from Std VIII to XII
Access: State Merit (SM) seats only. No community reservation, no fee concession.
(a) Studied qualifying course in Kerala + parent in GoI/Defence posted to Kerala
(b) Studied in Kerala + parent served Kerala govt for 2+ years
(c) Resident of Kerala for 5 years within 12 years of study
(d) School studies in Kerala from Std VIII to XII
Access: State Merit (SM) seats only. No community reservation, no fee concession.
Non-Keralite Category II (NK-II)
Everyone else. Not eligible for MBBS in government colleges.
Access: Only 15% All India Merit seats in self-financing MBBS colleges (allotted by CEE based on NEET rank, irrespective of domicile). No community/special/PwD reservation. No fee concession.
Also eligible for MCC AIQ (15% govt seats) and MCC Deemed counselling.
Access: Only 15% All India Merit seats in self-financing MBBS colleges (allotted by CEE based on NEET rank, irrespective of domicile). No community/special/PwD reservation. No fee concession.
Also eligible for MCC AIQ (15% govt seats) and MCC Deemed counselling.
Academic eligibility for MBBS: Must have passed HSE (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English individually, with minimum 50% in PCB combined. Relaxed to 40% for SC/ST, SEBC, and PwD candidates. Age: must complete 17 years by 31 Dec 2026. No relaxation in minimum age. Upper age limit as per NEET UG 2026 Information Bulletin. No rounding of percentage (e.g. 50/100 = 50%, not 49.5 rounded up). Must qualify NEET UG 2026 as per Clause 9.7.5(ii) & (iii). (Clauses 6.2.1, 6.2.5, 6.2.8, 6.3)
OCI/PIO candidates treated at par with Indian citizens for admission but cannot claim reservation or fee concession (Supreme Court judgement WP(c) 891/2021).
Formity's analysis · Kerala CEE 2025 · formity.ai
Reservation Breakdown
Section 3
Reservation Breakdown
Exact percentage split from KEAM 2026 Prospectus Clause 4.1.5. After removing AIQ (15%), nominee, PwD, and special reservation seats.
| Category | Code | % | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Merit | SM | 50% | Open to all communities on pure merit, state-wide |
| EWS | EW | 10% | Forward communities below income threshold. Not in minority institutions |
| SEBC — 30% total | |||
| Ezhava / Thiyya / Billava | EZ | 9% | Largest SEBC community by population |
| Muslim | MU | 8% | Separate pool from other backward classes |
| Other Backward Hindu | BH | 3% | Hindu backward classes not in specific codes |
| Latin Catholic & Anglo-Indian | LA | 3% | Backward Christian sub-group |
| Dheevara & related | DV | 2% | Fishing communities |
| Vishwakarma & related | VK | 2% | Artisan communities |
| Kusavan & related | KN | 1% | Potter and related communities |
| Other Backward Christian | BX | 1% | Non-Latin Catholic backward Christians |
| Kudumbi | KU | 1% | Specific community sub-group |
| SC/ST — 10% total | |||
| Scheduled Caste | SC | 8% | Includes Pulaya, Cheruma, Paraya |
| Scheduled Tribe | ST | 2% | Includes Paniya, Irula, Kurichiya |
28+ categories = 28+ separate competitions
Kerala has the most complex reservation system for MBBS in India. An Ezhava (EZ) student at NEET rank 5,000 and a Muslim (MU) student at rank 5,000 have entirely different outcomes. Each community code has its own seat allocation, its own closing rank, and its own competition dynamics.
SEBC candidates must have Non-Creamy Layer certificate from Village Officer (for state education purpose specifically — central govt or employment certificates are NOT accepted). OEC candidates can claim un-availed SC/ST seats.
SEBC candidates must have Non-Creamy Layer certificate from Village Officer (for state education purpose specifically — central govt or employment certificates are NOT accepted). OEC candidates can claim un-availed SC/ST seats.
Palakkad Exception
Govt Medical College, Palakkad (IIMS) has a special reservation: SC 70%, ST 2%, SM 13%, AIQ 15%. Radically different from all other colleges. (GO(Ms) No.46/2015/SCSTDD)
Kollam Exception
Govt Medical College, Kollam: State Quota 50%, ESIC 35% (not via CEE), AIQ 15%. The 35% ESIC seats are for wards of insured persons. (GO(Rt.)No.1621/2017/H&FWD)
Seat Conversion Rules
Unavailed SC seats go to ST and vice versa. Remaining go to OEC, then SM. Unavailed SEBC and EWS seats go to SM. NRI/Minority conversion in self-financing: NRI-Minority → NRI-Open → SM; Minority → SM. (Clause 5.5)
PwD Reservation
5% supernumerary in all govt/aided colleges for candidates with 40%+ benchmark disability. Medical Board verifies suitability. Must qualify NEET UG. (Clause 5.3)
SEBC reservation applies only to Keralite candidates with Non-Creamy Layer status. NK-I and NK-II cannot claim community reservation.
Formity's analysis · Kerala CEE 2025 · formity.ai
Seat Structure
Section 4
Seat Structure
How 34 colleges and their seats are distributed.
GQ
Government Quota
100% of 12 government college seats + government quota seats in self-financing colleges. Filled by CEE Kerala via CAP. Community-based reservation applies.
Eligibility: Keralite + NK-I (SM seats only). Valid NEET UG score meeting qualifying criteria.
MQ
Management Quota
Management seats in self-financing colleges. Also allotted through CEE's CAP. Higher fees than GQ.
Eligibility: NEET qualified. Keralite and NK-I eligible. Fee as fixed by FRC/government.
NRI
NRI Quota
NRI seats at self-financing colleges. Also through CEE's CAP. NRI sponsor = father/mother/siblings (incl. first cousins)/spouse/siblings of parents (incl. first cousins)/half-siblings/adopted parents working abroad. (GO(MS) No.243/2014/H&FWD)
Eligibility: NRI sponsor documentation per GO(Rt)375/2020, GO(Rt)1480/2022, GO(Rt)1616/2024 & GO(Rt)1556/2024. Highest fee tier. Clause 5.7 & 7.6.
15% All India Merit in Self-Financing
15% of seats in self-financing MBBS colleges are for All India Merit — allotted by CEE (not MCC) based on NEET rank, irrespective of domicile. This is how NK-II candidates get into Kerala private colleges. No communal/special/PwD reservation or fee concession for these seats. (Clause 4.1.1(ii))
Minority Quota
Self-financing colleges with Christian or Muslim minority status have minority community quota seats. Filled through CEE's CAP. Candidate must belong to that minority community. Need Community/Minority certificate from Village Officer. (Clause 5.6)
14 Government + 21 Private = 35 MBBS Colleges (Annexure III(1))
Government (1,855 seats): GMC Thiruvananthapuram (250), GMC Kozhikode (250), GMC Kottayam (175), GMC Alappuzha (175), GMC Thrissur (175), GMC Manjeri (110), GMC Ernakulam (110), GMC Parippally/Kollam (110), GMC Palakkad (100), GMC Pariyaram/Kannur (100), GMC Idukki (100), GMC Konni/Pathanamthitta (100), GMC Kasaragod (50), GMC Wayanad (50). Includes EWS supernumerary seats sanctioned by NMC.
Private Self-Financing (3,400 seats): 21 colleges from Al-Azhar (250) to Kerala Medical College (150). Final seat counts published before CAP 2026. Self-financing seats split into GQ, MQ, NRI, Minority, and 15% All India Merit — all allotted through CEE. (Clauses 1.7, 2.5.2)
Private Self-Financing (3,400 seats): 21 colleges from Al-Azhar (250) to Kerala Medical College (150). Final seat counts published before CAP 2026. Self-financing seats split into GQ, MQ, NRI, Minority, and 15% All India Merit — all allotted through CEE. (Clauses 1.7, 2.5.2)
Outside CEE Kerala Counselling
1 Deemed University — MCC
Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi: ₹28L/yr.
Not under CEE. MCC deemed counselling, open to all India.
Not under CEE. MCC deemed counselling, open to all India.
MCC AIQ (275 MBBS seats)
15% of government medical college seats go to MCC All India Quota — 275 MBBS seats across all 14 govt medical colleges. Open to all India with standard OBC/SC/ST reservation. Separate MCC process. Unfilled seats revert to state quota before Phase 3. (Annexure III(2), Clause 5.5.5)
Formity's analysis · Kerala CEE 2025 · formity.ai
Fee Structure
Section 5
Fee Structure
Kerala government MBBS fees are among the lowest. Fee details are published before CAP. Source: Prospectus Clause 12
| Seat Type | Fee Per Year | Who Pays This | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government (GQ) | ₹5,000–15,000 | Keralite, merit-based | Nominal fees. SC/ST/OEC fully exempted |
| Self-financing (GQ) | ₹3.5–6L | Keralite, merit via CEE | FRA-regulated. Final list published before CAP |
| Self-financing (MQ) | ₹11–20L | NEET qualified, via CEE | College-specific. 3-5x the GQ fee |
| Self-financing (NRI) | ₹20–30L+ | NRI / NRI ward | Highest tier. NRI sponsor documentation required |
| 15% All India Merit (SF) | ₹3.5–6L | All India (via CEE) | Same as GQ fee. NK-II eligible |
| Deemed (MCC) | ₹15–25L | All India (via MCC counselling) | Not through CEE Kerala |
Who gets fee exemption?
Full fee exemption: SC/ST candidates (merit or reserved seats), OEC candidates (govt/community quota), children of inter-caste married couples where one parent is SC/ST, inmates of Sri Chitra Home/Nirbhaya Home/Juvenile Homes.
Fee concession: SEBC communities in Annexure X(a) with annual family income up to ₹6 lakh. Children of registered fishermen. Income-based scholarships for others.
No fee concession: Minority/NRI/Management quota admissions. NK-I and NK-II candidates regardless of income.
(Clauses 12.1.1 to 12.1.5)
Fee concession: SEBC communities in Annexure X(a) with annual family income up to ₹6 lakh. Children of registered fishermen. Income-based scholarships for others.
No fee concession: Minority/NRI/Management quota admissions. NK-I and NK-II candidates regardless of income.
(Clauses 12.1.1 to 12.1.5)
Government = Near Free
Govt MBBS at ₹5K–15K/yr = under ₹70K total for 4.5 years. Self-financing GQ at ₹5L/yr = ₹22.5L total. Self-financing MQ at ₹15L/yr = ₹67.5L total.
Fee Payment Rules
Fee shown in Allotment Memo must be paid within stipulated time. If you move to a higher-fee course in next phase, pay the difference. If lower-fee, excess refunded after admissions close. No interest on refunds. (Clause 12.2)
Fees from CEE Kerala data and state FRA notifications. Self-financing fees notified separately before CAP 2026. Some colleges offer additional concessions (published on CEE website).
Formity's analysis · Kerala CEE 2025 · formity.ai
Non-Domicile Access
Section 6
Non-Domicile Access
Not from Kerala? Here are your actual options, verified from the 2026 Prospectus.
NK-II = No govt college access
Non-Keralite Category II (NK-II) candidates are not eligible for admission to MBBS in government colleges through state counselling. Your OBC/SC/ST from another state does not work in Kerala. NK-II candidates cannot claim community, special, or PwD reservation, and get no fee concession. (Clause 6.1(iii))
15% All India Merit (Self-Financing)
15% of self-financing MBBS seats are allotted by CEE irrespective of domicile. This is the primary NK-II route into Kerala self-financing colleges. Apply through KEAM 2026 online. (Clause 4.1.1(ii))
MCC AIQ (15% Govt)
15% of government college seats go to MCC. Open to all India with standard reservation. This is the only non-domicile route to Kerala government colleges. Separate MCC process.
NRI Quota (Self-Financing)
NRI seats via CEE's CAP. Sponsor can be father/mother/siblings (including first cousins)/husband/wife/siblings (incl. first cousins) of father or mother/half-brother/half-sister/adopted father or mother — working abroad. Unallotted NRI-Minority seats convert to NRI-Open, then to SM. (Clauses 5.7 & 5.5.10)
Deemed — MCC
1 deemed university via MCC deemed counselling. Open to all India. No domicile restriction.
NK-I candidates (5yr residency / Std VIII-XII in Kerala) can access SM seats but not community reservation. Kerala has very limited non-domicile access compared to states like Karnataka.
Formity's analysis · Kerala CEE 2025 · formity.ai
Special Quotas
Section 7
Special Quotas
Seats earmarked for specific categories beyond mandatory reservation. Source: Prospectus Clause 5.2
| Code | Quota | Seats (MBBS) | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | Ex-Servicemen | 6 | Ex-serviceman or child of ex-serviceman. Certificate from Zilla Sainik Welfare Officer. One per family only. |
| DK | Defence Killed/Missing/Disabled | 5 | Son/daughter/widow. If none, then HR (died in harness), then SD, then XS. One per family. |
| SD | Serving Defence Personnel | 2 | Sons/daughters of serving defence personnel from Kerala. If none, goes to XS. |
| RP | CAPF (Central Armed Police Force) | Per Annexure | AR/BSF/CRPF/CISF/ITBP/NSG/SSB children or killed/missing/disabled in action. Certificate from OC. |
| JW | Jewish Community | 1 | Community certificate from Village Officer/Tahsildar. If no candidate, merges to mandatory quota. |
| DA | Degree holders for MBBS lateral entry | 11 | Recognised degree from Kerala university. Internship & registration certificate required. Kerala-specific MBBS supernumerary quota. |
| NQ | Nurse (Allopathy) for MBBS | 1 | Regular Kerala govt service nurse with highest NEET rank. GMC Thiruvananthapuram. |
| PI/PT | Sports Quota | 11 | Individual (PI: 5) and Team (PT: 6) events. Inter-se merit with sports proficiency marks. |
| CC | NCC Quota | 3 | NCC cadets studying in Kerala only. Proficiency marks added to NEET score. |
Nominee Seats (MBBS)
Government of India nominees (24 MBBS), Andaman & Nicobar (1 MBBS, Kerala origin), Lakshadweep (1 MBBS, Kerala origin), J&K (1 MBBS by rotation — this year GMC Ernakulam). Unfilled nominee seats revert to mandatory quota before Phase 3. (Clause 4.1.11)
Unavailed Special Seats
If no eligible candidate in a special quota, seats merge with mandatory reservation quota. Defence priority: DK → HR → SD → XS. Only one candidate per family for defence quotas. (Clause 5.5.4)
Formity's analysis · Kerala CEE 2025 · formity.ai
Closing Rank Ranges
Section 8
Closing Rank Ranges
Phase 1 SM (State Merit) closing ranks from CEE Kerala data. Sorted by competitiveness.
Government Medical College, Kozhikode — The Benchmark
Phase 1 SM closing: None. One of the oldest and most prestigious medical colleges in Kerala.
Government Colleges
SM (State Merit) closing ranks across Phases. These are NEET rank numbers, not scores.
| Government College | P1 SM | P2 SM | P3 SM | Fee/yr | Seats |
|---|
SM = State Merit (open to all communities). These are NEET UG rank numbers. Lower = more competitive. "Last rank given will be the rank of the candidate and not the position in the category list" (Clause 11.6.6). Community-wise data available for Formity Complete users.
Formity's analysis · Kerala CEE 2025 · formity.ai
Penalties, Bond & Liquidated Damages
Section 10
Penalties, Bond & Liquidated Damages
Financial consequences of seat cancellation and service obligations. Source: Prospectus Clauses 12.2.3, 12.2.4, 13.1(c)
₹10 Lakh
MBBS Liquidated Damages
If you quit after the third allotment in the same academic year — to join other courses/colleges or for any other purpose — you must pay ₹10,00,000 in liquidated damages. Applies to both govt and self-financing colleges allotted by CEE. Irrespective of income, nativity, or reservation status. Recoverable under Revenue Recovery Act.
₹10 Lakh
Unnecessary Options Penalty
If you file/retain options but don't join on final-phase allotment, causing govt/management seats to lapse: ₹10L penalty. Plus debarment from CEE for up to 2 years. Recoverable under Revenue Recovery Act. (Clause 12.2.4(c)(ii))
2 years
Debarment Risk
Quitting after 3rd allotment or causing seats to lapse can lead to debarment from CEE entrance exams and/or allotments for up to 2 years. This is in addition to the financial penalty.
Compulsory Rural Service
Students completing MBBS from government medical colleges in Kerala are liable to serve in rural areas after completion. Duration and terms as per government orders issued from time to time. This is a condition of admission. (Clause 13.1(c))
Option Registration Fee — by Phase
Phase 1–3 (regular allotments):
General / EWS / SEBC: ₹5,000
SC / ST / OEC / Fishermen / Home candidates: ₹500
Stray Vacancy Round (CEE raises fee to prevent blocking, Clause 11.4.8):
Govt colleges only: ₹10,000
Govt + Self-financing: ₹25,000
SC / ST / OEC / Fishermen / Home candidates: ₹5,000
Non-refundable if you don't join after allotment. Adjusted to course fee if you join. Refunded only if no allotment received. (CEE Kerala notifications dated 30.07.2025, 15.09.2025, 11.11.2025)
General / EWS / SEBC: ₹5,000
SC / ST / OEC / Fishermen / Home candidates: ₹500
Stray Vacancy Round (CEE raises fee to prevent blocking, Clause 11.4.8):
Govt colleges only: ₹10,000
Govt + Self-financing: ₹25,000
SC / ST / OEC / Fishermen / Home candidates: ₹5,000
Non-refundable if you don't join after allotment. Adjusted to course fee if you join. Refunded only if no allotment received. (CEE Kerala notifications dated 30.07.2025, 15.09.2025, 11.11.2025)
Discontinuation after 1st year: Liquidated damages as above OR remaining years' fees, whichever is higher. SC/ST/OEC candidates and those with family income below ₹75,000 are exempted from liquidated damages. Students joining NDA/Naval Academy/Defence institutions are exempted on compassionate grounds. (Clause 12.2.4(b))
No fee refund after last allotment. Candidates who cancel admission or don't take admission in the last phase are not eligible for fee refund. For cancellation before last allotment, refund rules apply. No processing fee can be levied by colleges when student moves to another college/course in subsequent CEE allotment. (Clauses 12.2.2, 12.2.3)
Bond must be executed in prescribed Annexure XXV format at admission. These rules apply to all categories including SC/ST.
Formity's analysis · Kerala CEE 2025 · formity.ai
Document Checklist
Section 11
Document Checklist
What you need at each stage. Source: Prospectus Clauses 5, 6, 7, 11.7.1
At Application Stage (Online Upload)
All candidates: Passport photo (JPEG), Signature (JPEG), SSLC/equivalent for nativity, Date of birth proof
SEBC: Non-Creamy Layer Certificate from Village Officer (state education purpose format, Annexure XXVII)
SC/ST: Caste Certificate from Tahsildar (Annexure XXIX)
OEC: Non-Creamy Layer or Community Certificate from Village Officer
EWS: EWS Certificate from Village Officer (Annexure XXVI)
PwD: UDID card or Disability Certificate (40%+ benchmark)
NRI: Documents per GO(Rt)375/2020, GO(Rt)1480/2022, GO(Rt)1616/2024 & GO(Rt)1556/2024 (Clause 7.6)
Minority: Community/Minority Certificate from Village Officer
Income-based concession: Income Certificate from Village Officer (Annexure XXXI)
SEBC: Non-Creamy Layer Certificate from Village Officer (state education purpose format, Annexure XXVII)
SC/ST: Caste Certificate from Tahsildar (Annexure XXIX)
OEC: Non-Creamy Layer or Community Certificate from Village Officer
EWS: EWS Certificate from Village Officer (Annexure XXVI)
PwD: UDID card or Disability Certificate (40%+ benchmark)
NRI: Documents per GO(Rt)375/2020, GO(Rt)1480/2022, GO(Rt)1616/2024 & GO(Rt)1556/2024 (Clause 7.6)
Minority: Community/Minority Certificate from Village Officer
Income-based concession: Income Certificate from Village Officer (Annexure XXXI)
At College Reporting (Originals)
1. Date of birth certificate
2. Transfer Certificate + Conduct Certificate
3. Original HSE mark list + pass certificate
4. Eligibility certificate from Kerala university (if non-Kerala HSE/CBSE/CISCE board)
5. Migration Certificate (if applicable)
6. Physical Fitness Certificate (Annexure XVII)
7. Fee payment receipt
8. KEAM 2026 Data Sheet
9. NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
10. CEE Allotment Memo
11. All originals of uploaded documents
12. Hepatitis/MMR/Chicken Pox vaccination certificate
13. Liquidated damages bond (Annexure XXV)
2. Transfer Certificate + Conduct Certificate
3. Original HSE mark list + pass certificate
4. Eligibility certificate from Kerala university (if non-Kerala HSE/CBSE/CISCE board)
5. Migration Certificate (if applicable)
6. Physical Fitness Certificate (Annexure XVII)
7. Fee payment receipt
8. KEAM 2026 Data Sheet
9. NEET UG 2026 Admit Card
10. CEE Allotment Memo
11. All originals of uploaded documents
12. Hepatitis/MMR/Chicken Pox vaccination certificate
13. Liquidated damages bond (Annexure XXV)
Critical: Claims for special/mandatory reservation must be made in the online application. Claims made after submission will not be entertained even with supporting evidence. Claims once made cannot be altered. Defective documents notified only through Candidate Portal (no post/email). Check CEE website regularly. (Clause 5, Note (i))
Formity's analysis · Kerala CEE 2025 · formity.ai
What actually happened in Kerala UG 2025
Every Rank is a Story
What actually happened in Kerala UG 2025
Real patterns from the allotment data.
28+ CATEGORIES = 28+ SEPARATE COMPETITIONS
Kerala's 28+ community codes mean each student competes in their own pool. Same rank, different community = different outcome.
THE CAP SYSTEM — EVERY OPTION COUNTS
Kerala's option system means if you get allotted but don't join, you lose all options in that stream. Register only options you will actually join. If you retain higher options, you must click 'Confirm' before each phase or lose them permanently. Trial allotments before Phase 1 give an indicative picture — not a guarantee. Over 4.5 years, the GQ vs MQ difference at the same self-financing college can be ₹45L+.
28+ communities. 3 Phases. ₹10L penalty for blocking.
Kerala has the most complex community-based reservation system in India, combined with a strict option-based allotment where every choice has consequences. The students who got the right college understood their community code, their real competition pool, and the Phase dynamics. That's what Formity builds for you.
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Community Codes & OEC Details
Section 13
Community Codes & OEC Details
Kerala's unique community classification from the KEAM 2026 Prospectus Annexures X, X(a) and XI.
Other Eligible Communities (OEC) — Annexure X
OEC candidates can claim un-availed SC/ST seats (after SC/ST inter-conversion). OEC with Non-Creamy Layer certificate get full fee exemption for govt/community quota. OEC without NCL status need Community Certificate from Village Officer for fee concession only. (Clauses 5.4.3(f), 12.1.1)
OEC (from ST list): Allar, Chingathan, Irivavan, Kalanadi, Malayan (Kasaragod/Kannur/Wayanad/Kozhikode), Kunduvadiyan, Kunnuvarmannadi, Malamuthan, Malavettuvar (except Kasaragod & Kannur), Malayalar, Panimalayan, Pathiyan, Hindu-Malayali.
OEC (from SC list): Chakkamar, Madiga, Kudumbi, Dheevara/Dheevaran (Arayan, Valan, Nulayan, Mukkuvan, Arayavathi, etc.), SC converted to Christianity, Kusavan/Kulalan/Kumbharan/Velaan/Odan/Andhra Nair, Pulaya Vettuvan (except Kochi).
OEC (from ST list): Allar, Chingathan, Irivavan, Kalanadi, Malayan (Kasaragod/Kannur/Wayanad/Kozhikode), Kunduvadiyan, Kunnuvarmannadi, Malamuthan, Malavettuvar (except Kasaragod & Kannur), Malayalar, Panimalayan, Pathiyan, Hindu-Malayali.
OEC (from SC list): Chakkamar, Madiga, Kudumbi, Dheevara/Dheevaran (Arayan, Valan, Nulayan, Mukkuvan, Arayavathi, etc.), SC converted to Christianity, Kusavan/Kulalan/Kumbharan/Velaan/Odan/Andhra Nair, Pulaya Vettuvan (except Kochi).
SEBC Communities (Annexure XI) — 9 groups under 30% reservation
I. EZ (9%): Ezhava, Thiyya, Ishuvan, Izhuvan, Illuvan, Billava
II. MU (8%): All sections following Islam
III. LA (3%): Latin Catholics and Anglo Indians
IV. DV (2%): Dheevara (Araya, Valan, Nulayan, Mukkuvan, Mogaveera, etc.)
V. VK (2%): Viswakarma (Asari, Kollan, Moosari, Thachan, Thattan, etc.)
VI. KN (1%): Kusavan, Kulalan, Kumbharan, Velaan, Odan, Andhra Nair
VII. BX (1%): SIUC, SC converted to Christianity, Nadar (non-SIUC Christian)
VIII. KU (1%): Kudumbi
IX. BH (3%): 100+ Hindu backward communities incl. Nadar, Yadava, Kuruba, Devanga, Saliyas, Gowda, etc.
II. MU (8%): All sections following Islam
III. LA (3%): Latin Catholics and Anglo Indians
IV. DV (2%): Dheevara (Araya, Valan, Nulayan, Mukkuvan, Mogaveera, etc.)
V. VK (2%): Viswakarma (Asari, Kollan, Moosari, Thachan, Thattan, etc.)
VI. KN (1%): Kusavan, Kulalan, Kumbharan, Velaan, Odan, Andhra Nair
VII. BX (1%): SIUC, SC converted to Christianity, Nadar (non-SIUC Christian)
VIII. KU (1%): Kudumbi
IX. BH (3%): 100+ Hindu backward communities incl. Nadar, Yadava, Kuruba, Devanga, Saliyas, Gowda, etc.
Annexure X(a) — Fee concession like OEC
30 communities eligible for educational concessions at par with OEC if annual family income ≤ ₹6 lakh. Includes: Vaniya, Veluthedathu Nair, various Chetty sub-groups, Ezhavathi, Ganika, Kanisu/Kaniyar Panicker, Yadavas (Kolaya/Ayar/Maniyani), Devanga, Saliyas, Ezhuthachan, Reddiars, Veerasaiva, and others. (GO(Ms) No.10/2014/BCDD & GO(Ms) No.4/2025/BCDD)
Certificate rules: SEBC candidates need Non-Creamy Layer Certificate from Village Officer specifically for state education purpose — central government or employment NCL certificates are NOT accepted. SC/ST candidates need caste certificate from Tahsildar. If community is correctly recorded in SSLC, it can substitute the Village Officer community certificate. Inter-caste marriage children (one parent SC/ST) need certificate from Tahsildar (Annexure XV). (Clauses 5.4.2, 5.4.3, 7.5.1)
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Counselling Timeline
Section 14
Counselling Timeline
Typical CEE Kerala counselling schedule.
| Event | Typical Window | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| KEAM 2026 Application | Jan 5 – Jan 31, 2026 | Online only at cee.kerala.gov.in. Application fee: ₹650 (Gen), ₹260 (SC), Free (ST) |
| NEET UG Results | June | NTA announces results. CEE prepares Kerala State NEET Rank List |
| CEE Registration & Option Entry | July–August | Online registration + document upload + option registration with fee |
| Certificate Verification | August | Community, nativity, income certificates verified by CEE/authorities |
| Trial Allotment | Before Phase 1 | Indicative only. Does not guarantee final allotment (Clause 11.5.10) |
| Phase 1 Allotment | August–September | First allotment via CAP. Must pay fee + join within stipulated time |
| Option Confirmation | After each Phase | Mandatory online confirmation before each subsequent phase. Miss it = lose higher options |
| Phase 2 Allotment | September–October | Vacated seats redistributed. MCC AIQ exits open seats |
| Phase 3 (Final) | October–November | Final phase. Nominee/AIQ unfilled seats revert to mandatory quota. Category conversions done |
| Stray Vacancy / Counselling | November–December | CEE publishes separate guidelines. Strict constraints on moves between courses/colleges |
Timeline is approximate. CEE Kerala announces exact dates on cee.kerala.gov.in. MCC AIQ runs in parallel. "No memo will be sent by post" — all notifications through Candidate Portal, email, SMS, and Sandes app only.
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Detailed information
Detailed data for Formity Complete users
Community-wise closing ranks (all 28+ categories), per-college Phase 1 + Phase 2 + Phase 3 data, GQ vs MQ comparison, and personalized rank-based recommendations are available with Formity Complete.
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Source: NTA NEET (UG) 2025 Press Release · 14 June 2025 · Updated 26 May 2026 · NEET UG 2026 cycle