Kerala NEET UG 2025 · KEAM Counselling
Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) · Kerala · AY 2025-26
Kerala NEET UG Counselling — Roadmap
KEAM Medical · MBBS / BDS / BAMS / BHMS / BUMS · Government, Self-Financing & Minority Colleges in Kerala
Apply through the KEAM Portal at cee.kerala.gov.in — online only
Conducting Authority: Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Thiruvananthapuram
Strict nativity proof — even General candidates must prove Keralite status for State Merit
Tuition fee remitted to CEE online or at Head Post Offices — failure cancels allotment
CAP Counselling Rounds — Step by Step Flow
R1
Phase 1 (Round 1)
- Register on KEAM and submit NEET Score
- State Rank List Published
- Online Option Registration (Choice Filling)
- First Phase Allotment Published
- Remit Tuition Fee online or at Head Post Office
- ⚠ Report to college for admission
R2
Phase 2 (Round 2)
- Option Confirmation (Mandatory) to participate
- Re-arrange / Delete / Add new options
- Second Phase Allotment
- Remit balance fee and join college
- 🚫 Options NOT confirmed online in Phase 2 = not considered for allotment
MOP
Mop-Up Round
- Conducted for remaining vacant seats
- Fresh option registration as notified
- Allotment on State Rank & options
- 🚫 Discontinue after final mop-up = ₹10 Lakh liquidated damages
STR
Stray / Final Round
- Final round for leftover vacant seats
- Allotment as per merit & available options
- Report & remit fee within the notified time
- ⚠ All round schedules published only on cee.kerala.gov.in
Key Facts at a Glance
📋 Application
Portal: cee.kerala.gov.in
Apply via KEAM + submit NEET score
Reg fee: ₹750 Gen / ₹300 SC / ₹0 ST
NRI quota: +₹5,000 extra
Apply via KEAM + submit NEET score
Reg fee: ₹750 Gen / ₹300 SC / ₹0 ST
NRI quota: +₹5,000 extra
📊 Merit Basis
NEET UG 2025 score → State Rank
Communal reservation (Keralite only)
SM 60 / SEBC 30 / SC 8 / ST 2
EWS 10% from General (SM)
Communal reservation (Keralite only)
SM 60 / SEBC 30 / SC 8 / ST 2
EWS 10% from General (SM)
🪪 Nativity
Keralite: SM + Communal Reservation
NK I: State Merit (Open) only
NK II: Management / NRI only
SSLC / passport / nativity cert
NK I: State Merit (Open) only
NK II: Management / NRI only
SSLC / passport / nativity cert
💰 Fees & Deposit
Application: ₹500 – ₹1,000
Registration: included in KEAM
Security deposit: ₹1,00,000 (Private)
Deposit is refundable
Registration: included in KEAM
Security deposit: ₹1,00,000 (Private)
Deposit is refundable
Apply through KEAM portal at cee.kerala.gov.in
Keralite status mandatory even for General (State Merit)
Phase 2 option confirmation is mandatory online
Remit tuition fee online or at Head Post Office
Failure to remit fee = allotment & options cancelled
Rectify nativity/community defects in time or lose reservation
Discontinue after mop-up = ₹10 Lakh damages
All notices only on cee.kerala.gov.in
Kerala · CEE · NEET UG 2025 · KEAM Medical Eligibility
Eligibility Criteria
MBBS / BDS / BAMS / BHMS / BUMS · Government, Self-Financing & Minority Colleges · Kerala · AY 2025-26
NEET UG 2025 — Minimum Percentile (PCB)
50th Percentile
164
General Category
Candidates scoring 164 or above out of 720 are declared qualified. Minimum eligibility only — State Rank determines seat allotment.
40th Percentile
129
SC / ST / SEBC Category
Candidates scoring 129 or above out of 720 qualify. Lower cut-off is for NEET eligibility — communal reservation applies separately within State Merit.
⚠ Note: The percentile cut-offs above apply across MBBS / BDS / BAMS / BHMS / BUMS. Qualifying NEET is only the entry gate — actual selection is on the Kerala State Rank, with communal reservation applied for Keralite candidates.
Core Eligibility Requirements
📍 Nativity (Domicile) Types
KeraliteEligible for State Merit & Communal Reservation
Non-Keralite I (NK I)State Merit (Open) seats only
Non-Keralite II (NK II)Management / NRI seats only
🌐 Non-Keralite II (NK II)
Seats allowedManagement Quota only
College typePrivate Self-Financing Medical Colleges
State MeritNot eligible
Communal reservationNot eligible
🧬 NEET UG 2025 Qualification
QualificationNEET UG 2025 mandatory
Merit basisNEET score → Kerala State Rank
ApplicationThrough KEAM
EWS10% from General (SM)
✈️ NRI Quota
Embassy CertificateRequired
Employment CertificateRequired
Relationship ProofRequired
Extra fee+₹5,000 on registration
🪪 Strict Nativity Proof
Who needs itEven General category
Accepted proofsSSLC birth place / Passport / Nativity cert
Needed forState Merit eligibility
Defect rectificationWithin CEE's window or reservation lost
Required Documents — Keep Originals Ready
★ = Mandatory for ALL candidates. Keep original documents ready for verification at the college — any mismatch leads to disqualification. NRI quota additionally requires Embassy, Employment, and Relationship proofs.
Kerala · Communal Reservation · SEBC Breakdown · EWS
Reservation Structure
Communal reservation (Keralite candidates) + EWS 10% from General · State Merit Seats · AY 2025-26
Communal Reservation
★ Communal reservation is applicable only to Keralite candidates. Non-Keralite I (NK I) candidates compete for State Merit (Open) seats; NK II candidates are limited to Management / NRI seats.
🏛️ EWS Quota:
10% seats reserved for Economically Weaker Sections from the General Category (State Merit).
10% seats reserved for Economically Weaker Sections from the General Category (State Merit).
📌 SEBC Breakdown:
Ezhavas (9%), Muslims (8%), Backward Hindu (3%), Latin Catholic / Anglo Indian (3%), Dheevara (2%), Viswakarma (2%), etc.
Ezhavas (9%), Muslims (8%), Backward Hindu (3%), Latin Catholic / Anglo Indian (3%), Dheevara (2%), Viswakarma (2%), etc.
🚨 Keralite-Only Reservation:
SEBC / SC / ST communal reservation applies only to Keralite candidates with valid nativity and community certificates.
SEBC / SC / ST communal reservation applies only to Keralite candidates with valid nativity and community certificates.
All Reservation Categories — At a Glance
SEBC Breakdown
Ezhavas (9%), Muslims (8%), Backward Hindu (3%), Latin Catholic / Anglo Indian (3%), Dheevara (2%), Viswakarma (2%), etc. — within the 30% SEBC share.
SC / ST
SC 8% and ST 2% of communal seats. Requires a valid community / nativity certificate. SC registration fee ₹300; ST fee ₹0.
EWS
10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections from the General Category (State Merit).
State Merit (SM)
60% on open merit. Keralite and NK I candidates eligible. Pure NEET State Rank ordering within SM.
Keralite vs NK I / NK II
Keralite: SM + communal. NK I: SM (Open) only. NK II: Management / NRI only in private self-financing colleges.
NRI Quota
Requires Embassy Certificate, Employment Certificate and Relationship Proof. Additional ₹5,000 on registration.
Kerala · CEE · KEAM Registration · Security Deposit · Penalties
Fees, Security Deposit & Penalties
Government, Self-Financing & Minority Colleges · MBBS / BDS · Kerala · AY 2025-26
Application Form Fees (Non-Refundable)
KEAM Medical Registration
General₹ 750
SC₹ 300
ST₹ 0
NRI quota candidates must pay an additional ₹5,000.
💡 Application Fee ranges ₹500 – ₹1,000 (registration included in KEAM). The Security Deposit is separate and refundable.
Fees Refund & Cancellation Policy
Tuition Fee Remittance
Where to remitCEE online / Head Post Offices
AmountAs shown in allotment memo
Security Deposit (Private)₹ 1,00,000
Candidates must remit the tuition fee shown in the allotment memo to the CEE online or at Head Post Offices. Security deposit is refundable.
Failure / Cancellation
Failure to remit the tuition feeAllotment & options cancelled
Discontinue after final mop-up / cut-off₹10 Lakh damages
False / forged certificatesSeat cancelled
Failure to remit the fee results in cancellation of the allotment and all options.
Penalties for Lapsing / Resigning Seats
Liquidated Damages
If a candidate discontinues the course after the final mop-up round or cut-off date.
₹ 10 LakhsFee Non-Remittance
Failure to remit the tuition fee shown in the allotment memo to the CEE.
Allotment CancelledFalse / Forged Certificates
Reservation / seat cancelled; profile defects not rectified in time lose reservation.
Seat Cancelled⚠ Important Note: Candidates must remit the tuition fee shown in the allotment memo to the CEE online or at Head Post Offices. Failure to remit the fee will result in cancellation of the allotment and options.
Kerala · CEE · Must-Know Warnings & Quick Reference
Critical Alerts & Quick Reference
Read every alert before applying — ignorance of rules is no excuse · Kerala NEET UG 2025 KEAM Counselling · AY 2025-26
Critical Alerts for All Candidates
🔴 Critical
Strict Nativity Proof
Even for General category, proving Keralite status (SSLC birth place, passport, or Nativity certificate) is mandatory for State Merit.
🟠 Warning
Option Confirmation (Phase 2)
In Phase 2, candidates MUST confirm their options online to be considered for allotment. Unconfirmed options are not allotted.
🟠 Warning
Profile Defects
CEE gives time to rectify defects in Nativity / Community certificates. If not rectified, reservation is lost.
🔴 Critical
Tuition Fee Remittance
Remit the tuition fee shown in the allotment memo to the CEE online or at Head Post Offices. Failure cancels the allotment and options.
🟢 Note
NRI Proofs
NRI quota requires an Embassy Certificate, Employment Certificate, and Relationship Proof, plus an additional ₹5,000 on registration.
🟢 Note
NK II — Management / NRI Only
Non-Keralite II (NK II) candidates can only apply for Management Quota seats in Private Self-Financing Medical Colleges.
📞 State CET Cell Contact
Office
Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE)
Address
5th Floor, Housing Board Buildings, Santhi Nagar, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 001
Phone
0471-2525300
Email
ceekinfo.cee@kerala.gov.in
Website (Applications & Merit List)
cee.kerala.gov.in
Fee Structure
Private / Minority — as notified on portal
📁 Required Documents Checklist (★ = Mandatory for ALL)
★ KEAM Application Printout
★ NEET Admit Card & Scorecard
★ DOB Proof (SSLC)
★ Qualifying Exam Mark List
★ TC & Conduct Certificate
★ Nativity Proof
★ Physical Fitness Certificate
Pass Certificate (if issued)
Income / Community Cert
NRI: Embassy / Employment / Relation
Keep originals ready for verification at the college. Mismatch = disqualification.
Portal: cee.kerala.gov.in
Key Abbreviations
CEECommissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala
KEAMKerala Engineering Architecture Medical (application portal)
CAPCentralised Allotment Process (counselling rounds)
SMState Merit — 60% open seats
SEBCSocially & Educationally Backward Classes — 30%
SCScheduled Caste — 8%
STScheduled Tribe — 2%
EWSEconomically Weaker Section — 10% from General
NK INon-Keralite I — State Merit (Open) seats only
NK IINon-Keralite II — Management / NRI seats only
NRINon-Resident Indian — Embassy / Employment proofs
SSLCSecondary School Leaving Certificate (DOB proof)
TCTransfer Certificate
PCBPhysics, Chemistry, Biology (NEET subjects)
NMCNational Medical Commission
MOPMop-Up Round — for remaining vacant seats
HPOHead Post Office — fee remittance point
AYAcademic Year
UGUndergraduate (MBBS / BDS etc.)
SFISelf-Financing Institution (private college)
🚨 Final Note — Deemed Acceptance: Any candidate who registers on KEAM, submits options, and accepts an allotment is deemed to have read and accepted all conditions of the CEE / KEAM prospectus. All schedules are tentative — check cee.kerala.gov.in regularly, and rectify any nativity / community profile defects within the time CEE allows.