| Updated On - Aug 17, 2026
Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 option registration has opened at cee.kerala.gov.in. Eligible candidates can fill college and course preferences till August 22 2026. The last date to join the allotted seat is August 28 2026.
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala has opened option registration for NEET Undergraduate (UG) Counselling 2026 Round 1. Candidates can access the portal at cee.kerala.gov.in and submit choices.
The window allows candidates to lock their college and course preferences online. Round 1 seat allotment will follow this option registration phase. The final allotment decides where each candidate secures admission.
Check Now: Download Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Option Registration Notification PDF
Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 Key Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 1 option registration opens | August 13, 2026 |
| NRI quota document upload window | August 14 to August 19, 2026 |
| Round 1 option registration closes | August 22, 2026 |
| Last date to join allotted seat | August 28, 2026 |
| Document verification deadline at CEE Kerala | August 29, 2026 |
How to Register Options for Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2026?
Candidates need their KEAM application number to log in. They also need the password and access code. Follow the steps below to submit college and course preferences.
- Visit the official portal at cee.kerala.gov.in.
- Click on the KEAM 2026 Candidate Portal link.
- Enter the application number, password, and access code.
- Open the Option Registration tab on the dashboard.
- Select preferred colleges and courses in order of choice.
- Rearrange the options as needed before final submission.
- Save and lock the option list before the deadline.
Who Is Eligible to Fill Options?
Only candidates who cleared NEET UG 2026 can register options. They must have also registered for KEAM medical and allied counselling. Names must appear in the Kerala state medical merit list.
What Documents Should NRI Quota Candidates Upload?
NRI quota aspirants have a separate document submission timeline this year. They must upload the sponsorship certificate and relationship proof online. Passport and visa copies of the sponsor are also required.
Option registration decides which medical seat a candidate can receive. Choices once locked cannot be changed later. Careful ranking now shapes the final Round 1 allotment.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Log in to the KEAM 2026 Candidate Portal today.
- Prepare a shortlist of medical and dental colleges.
- Rank each option based on preference and eligibility.
- Cross-check the choices before locking them online.
- Submit and lock the option list well before the deadline.
Watch for the Round 1 seat allotment result on the CEE Kerala portal. The joining and reporting schedule will follow soon after.
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