Yes. NEET-UG qualification is mandatory for MBBS admission routes.
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CEE Kerala Route
Centralised Allotment Process
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Admission in Kerala
MBBS Planning in Kerala? Your NEET score matters, and so do counselling, quota, documents, and college choices. Dr Academy India assists students in creating a Kerala MBBS admission strategy based on rank and budget.
MBBS Admission Process in Kerala — Overview
The MBBS admission process in Kerala follows NEET-UG and the Centralised Allotment Process conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala. Applicants should pass NEET-UG and participate in CEE Kerala counselling.
In 2026, CEE Kerala released the state rank list for MBBS/BDS in August, followed by option registration and first- and second-round allotments. Dr Academy India helps students learn about colleges and quotas before it is too late as part of State Medical Counselling India.
CEE Kerala Centralised Allotment
Govt (85%), Private Merit & 15% Open AIQKerala State Medical Counselling (CEE Kerala)
CEE Kerala manages state counselling through its Centralised Allotment Process. All stages follow official deadlines.
Government & AIQ
Government quota seats
At the government medical colleges of the government, there is sanctioning of 15% of MBBS seats where there shall be All India Quota counseling. The other seats are done using state counseling system of Kerala, which is subject to eligibility and reservation.
In 2026, Kerala has also offered 15% All India Quota seats in self-financing MBBS colleges to candidates regardless of domicile.
Self-Financing
Seats
Management quota seats within Kerala
Management and other self-financing seats are filled under notified counselling rules. NEET-UG qualification remains compulsory, so management quota does not mean admission outside the official counselling process.
Medical Admission Guidance Kerala: Domicile & Reservation Rules
Kerala has Keralite, Non-Keralite Category I, and Non-Keralite Category II applicants. Keralites are candidates from the state of Kerala. NK-I includes people who have a set Kerala study-residence or parental-service requirement, and NK-II includes other qualified non-Keralites.
NK-I applicants have access to State Merit seats but cannot receive communal, special, or PwD reservation benefits or fee concessions. Good certificates should be presented upon CEE deadlines.
Nativity Categories at a Glance
Keralite: Eligible for all State Quota merit, reservation & concessions.
Non-Keralite I (NK-I): Eligible for State Merit seats without communal reservation.
Non-Keralite II (NK-II): Eligible for 15% AIQ open seats in private medical colleges.
Top Private Medical Colleges in Kerala
Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Jubilee Mission Medical College, Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, MES Medical College, and Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College are some self-financing institutions:
Thrissur
Amala Institute (AIMS)
NABH-accredited tertiary teaching hospital with extensive multi-specialty clinical departments.
KUHS
CEE Allotment
Thrissur
Jubilee Mission Medical College
Prestigious 1,600+ bed medical research hospital known for high clinical patient intake.
1600+ Beds
CEE / State
Tiruvalla
Pushpagiri Institute (PIMS)
Established medical institution with modern super-specialty labs and advanced diagnostics.
Top Rated
CEE / State
Malappuram
MES Medical College
Premier Muslim minority self-financing college providing comprehensive medical education.
KUHS
CEE Allotment
Verified Reference
View Kerala College List
Fee range by college
For budgeting reference, verified 2025–26 CEE fee orders show these annual general-quota tuition figures:
| College | Annual General-Quota Tuition |
|---|---|
| MES Medical College | ₹816,038 |
| Amala Institute of Medical Sciences | ₹856,840 |
| Jubilee Mission Medical College | ₹816038 |
| Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences | ₹816,038 |
| MOSC Medical College | ₹856,840/Year |
Documents Required for Kerala Counselling
Keep these ready:
NEET admit card and scorecard
Class 10 and 12 certificates
Identity proof and photographs
Nativity or domicile proof
Reservation certificate, if applicable
NRI documents, where applicable
Verification Support Desk
Pre-checking of nativity documents, community certificates, and income verification for smooth CEE reporting.
FAQs
Yes. Eligibility for specific seats and benefits depends on the applicable nativity category.
No. NEET qualification remains mandatory.
Admission
Guidance
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