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NEET counselling in Kerala — how it actually works for you.

NEET UG counselling in Kerala runs through two parallel routes: the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala (CEE Kerala) fills ~85% of government seats on a state-domicile rank, while MCC's All-India Quota (AIQ) fills ~15% on your all-India rank (AIR) — no domicile required. Government seats carry a No compulsory service bond rural-service bond. Domicile eligibility: Three-tier eligibility: Keralite (born in Kerala or Kerala-origin parents), NK-I (studied in Kerala schools), NK-II (non-domicile, eligible only for private management quota). 5 consecutive years of study in Kerala for full eligibility. Non-domicile candidates under NK-II category can apply for management quota in private colleges. Based on MCC / CEE Kerala 2025 data — last year's pattern, not a 2026 guarantee.

You don't file one way — you file two.

AIQ

All-India

~15% of govt seats All deemed colleges No domicile barrier

Kerala state

different rank

~85% of govt seats All private colleges Domicile-based

Two separate filings, two separate ranks — AIQ and Kerala state run in parallel.

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Domicile vs non-domicile — the two paths

Your access in Kerala depends on whether you hold domicile here. The paths differ in scope, rank, and fee.

Domicile in Kerala

Full access — 85% govt seats + all private

Kerala state-quota govt colleges — on state rank

All private colleges in Kerala — state and management quota

MCC AIQ — 15% govt seats + deemed — on AIR

Reservations: SEBC (total) — 30% (split into 9 community sub-categories) · Ezhava — 9% · Muslim — 8% · SC — 8% · ST — 2% · EWS — 10% · Latin Catholic/Anglo Indian — 3% · PwD — 5% horizontal

Eligibility: Three-tier eligibility: Keralite (born in Kerala or Kerala-origin parents), NK-I (studied in Kerala schools), NK-II (non-domicile, eligible only for private management quota). 5 consecutive years of study in Kerala for full eligibility. Non-domicile candidates under NK-II category can apply for management quota in private colleges.

Non-domicile / All-India

Open — non-domicile may apply

MCC AIQ — 15% govt seats (open to all India)

NRI quota at private and deemed colleges

Management / OPN seats at private colleges

Indicative · 2025 data · verify eligibility with CEE Kerala before filing

How Kerala counselling works

AuthorityCEE Kerala — Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala · official site

Rounds4 rounds — Trial Counselling (Mock), Phase 1 Allotment, Phase 2 Allotment, Mop-Up Round

Reg. feeRs 625 (General/SEBC). Rs 250 (SC). Free for ST. Option registration: Rs 5,000 (adjustable against tuition).

Security depositRs 500 (General). Rs 200 (SC). Nil for ST. Fresh registration at Mop-Up Round costs Rs 1,00,000. FORFEITURE RULE: R1 allotment — candidate is free to not join (no forfeiture). R2 onwards — if allotted and do not report/join, security deposit is forfeited and candidate is barred from remaining rounds of that counselling cycle. Verify exact penalty from state brochure.

Seat poolGovt: 1855 seats · Private: 3750 seats · Mgmt quota: 35% · NRI quota: 15%

BondNo compulsory service bond · penalty: Rs 10,00,000 (only for seat discontinuation) · Kerala does NOT have a mandatory UG service bond. Good internship stipend. Source: DME prospectus.

ReservationsSEBC (total) — 30% (split into 9 community sub-categories) · Ezhava — 9% · Muslim — 8% · SC — 8% · ST — 2% · EWS — 10% · Latin Catholic/Anglo Indian — 3% · PwD — 5% horizontal

Govt MBBS closing ranks — Kerala 2025

State-quota (domicile) · UR / OBC / SC / ST · 2025 allotment data

College	UR (state)	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	Fee/yr
Government Medical College, Kozhikode	2,831	3,429	52,219	65,186	11,380	₹23,150/yr
Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram	4,179	4,559	63,115	179,583	13,677	₹23,150/yr
Government Medical College, Thrissur	5,722	6,032	88,904	229,485	16,760	₹23,150/yr
Government Medical College, Kottayam	6,000	6,468	79,830	220,022	15,163	₹23,150/yr
Government Medical College, Parippally, Kollam	6,761	10,428	110,139	273,460	21,334	₹23,150/yr

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College	UR (state)	OBC	SC	ST	EWS	Fee/yr
TD Medical College, Alappuzha	7,663	8,373	97,208	254,638	18,882	₹31,570/yr
Government Medical College, Kannur	8,331	10,408	107,877	283,824	22,925	₹31,570/yr
Government Medical College, Manjeri	8,368	9,428	112,118	297,585	21,574	₹12,500/yr
Government Medical College, Ernakulam	8,376	10,196	108,654	256,623	20,198	₹26,630/yr

State-quota (domicile) · reachable_closing(state_govt) · 2025 state allotment · 2026 not yet published

Private MBBS fees — Kerala

State-quota fee per year · management fee higher · NRI fee separate

College	State quota fee	Mgmt fee	Closing rank (UR)
Sree Uthradom Thiurnal Academy of Medical Sciences, Trivandrum Trivandrum	₹7.8L/yr	₹7.8L/yr	81,332
Sree Gokulam Medical College Trust & Research Foundation, Trivandrum Trivandrum	₹8.1L/yr	₹8.1L/yr	42,148
Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla, Kerala Thiruvalla Kerala	₹8.2L/yr	₹8.2L/yr	38,577
Karuna Medical College, Palakkad Palakkad	₹8.3L/yr	₹8.3L/yr	109,229
KMCT Medical College, Kozhikode, Calicut Calicut	₹8.5L/yr	₹8.5L/yr	65,238
Mount Zion Medical College, Chayalode, Ezhamkulam Adoor, Pathanamthitta Pathanamthitta	₹8.5L/yr	₹8.5L/yr	105,491
Al-Azhar Medical College and Super Speciality Hospital, Thodupuzha Thodupuzha	₹8.6L/yr	₹8.6L/yr	120,040
Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur Thrissur	₹8.6L/yr	₹8.6L/yr	29,106

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Fees from state fee-regulation committee / college prospectus · verify before admission

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Common questions — Kerala counselling

How does NEET UG counselling work in Kerala?

Kerala runs its own MBBS counselling through Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala (CEE Kerala). It covers ~85% of government seats and all private MBBS colleges across 4 rounds. Separate from MCC AIQ (which handles ~15% of govt seats).

What is the difference between AIQ and Kerala state counselling?

AIQ (MCC) uses your All India Rank and covers ~15% of govt seats + all deemed colleges — no domicile barrier. Kerala state counselling uses a separate state rank and covers ~85% of govt seats + all private colleges. Most families file only AIQ and miss the larger state pool.

Can non-domicile students apply in Kerala?

Kerala is an open state — non-domicile candidates can apply for OPN/management seats at private colleges.

What is the domicile requirement for Kerala NEET counselling?

Three-tier eligibility: Keralite (born in Kerala or Kerala-origin parents), NK-I (studied in Kerala schools), NK-II (non-domicile, eligible only for private management quota). 5 consecutive years of study in Kerala for full eligibility. Non-domicile candidates under NK-II category can apply for management quota in private colleges.

Is there a rural service bond for MBBS in Kerala?

Yes. Kerala requires a rural service bond of No compulsory service bond. Penalty: Rs 10,00,000 (only for seat discontinuation). Source: CEE Kerala · UG bond rules.

When does Kerala NEET UG counselling registration open in 2026?

Kerala counselling typically begins 4–6 weeks after NEET UG results. In 2025, most state registrations opened July–August. MCC 2026 schedule not yet announced — verify with CEE Kerala official site.

About Kerala NEET UG counselling

Kerala conducts its own NEET UG MBBS admissions through the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala (CEE Kerala). This is entirely separate from MCC's All India Quota (AIQ) process. AIQ handles approximately 15% of government seats and all deemed university seats across India, with no domicile requirement. Kerala's own counselling handles the remaining ~85% of government seats within the state, plus all private MBBS colleges. It runs across 4 rounds: Trial Counselling (Mock), Phase 1 Allotment, Phase 2 Allotment, Mop-Up Round.

The key difference most candidates miss: your AIR (All India Rank) determines your AIQ position. Kerala's counselling runs on a separate state rank — in most states this is more accessible than AIQ for domicile candidates.

Bond: Kerala requires a rural service bond of No compulsory service bond for government MBBS seats. The penalty for breaking the bond is Rs 10,00,000 (only for seat discontinuation). Kerala does NOT have a mandatory UG service bond. Good internship stipend. Source: DME prospectus.

every number from official MCC / state PDFs · ₹0 from colleges · no inflated predictions

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