The Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala will conduct the Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2025 for admission to MBBS and BDS courses in the state. The counselling will be based on NEET-UG scores and will cover both government and private medical and dental colleges in Kerala. Candidates are advised to go through this article carefully, as it provides comprehensive information about the Kerala NEET UG Counselling process.
Throughout this article, we provide detailed information about Kerala NEET UG Counselling, including important dates, online registration, counselling process, participating colleges, merit list, seat allotment, required documents, category-wise reservation policies, and NEET cutoff scores. For more detailed guidance, candidates can also download the Kerala NEET UG Counselling Guide eBook 2025.
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Brief Description
Before discussing the details of the Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2025 Procedure, let’s briefly describe NEET 2025:
Particular | Description |
Counselling Name | Kerala NEET UG Counselling |
Effective Entrance Exam | NEET UG Conducted by the NTA. |
Counselling Conducting Authority | Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala |
No. Of Counselling rounds | Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 & Stray Vacancy |
Mode of Counselling | Online |
Eligibility Criteria | Must qualify NEET 2025 and Kerala domicile for 85% State Quota seat |
No. of Government MBBS Seats in Kerala | 1755 |
No. of Private MBBS Seats in Kerala | 3150 |
No. of Government BDS Seats in Kerala | 300 |
No. of Private BDS Seats in Kerala | 1720 |
Official Website | https://www.cee.kerala.gov.in/cee/ |
Kerala NEET UG Round 1 Counselling Dates
Here is the Round 1 schedule for the Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2025:
Particulars | Schedule |
Submission of online application form with successful transaction of fee. | First week of July 2025 |
Release of final category-wise merit list | First week of July 2025 |
Release of final category-wise merit list | 2nd week of July 2025 |
Filling of choices/preferences of courses/colleges and quota for provisional allocation of seats through online 1st round counselling. | 2nd week of July 2025 |
1st Round Provisional seats allocation. | 2nd week of July 2025 |
1st Round Final seat allocation. | Last week of July 2025 |
Date for joining the allotted college and course | Last week of July 2025 |
Display of vacancy position for 2nd round | Last week of July 2025 |
Kerala NEET UG Round 2 Counselling Dates
Here is the Round 2 schedule for the Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2025:
Revised Filling of choices/preferences of colleges and quota for provisional allocation of seats through online counselling | First week of August 2025 |
2nd Round Provisional Seats allocation | First week of August 2025 |
2nd Round Final Seats allocation | First week of August 2025 |
Joining of candidates allotted seats in 2nd round of counselling | Second week of August 2025 |
Display of vacancy position for 3rd round counselling | Second week of August 2025 |
Submission of fresh online application with successful transaction of fee for 3rd round counselling (for those not registered in previous rounds) | Second week of August 2025 |
Merit list for 3rd round counselling | Third week of August 2025 |
Filling of choices/preferences of colleges and quota for provisional allocation of seats through online counselling | Third week of August 2025 |
3rd Round Provisional seats allocation | Third week of August 2025 |
3rd Round Final Seats allocation | First week of Sept 2025 |
Joining of candidates allotted seats in 3rd round of counselling | First week of Sept 2025 |
Kerala NEET UG Counselling Eligibility Criteria
Here is the information on Kerala NEET UG Counselling Eligibility Criteria:
Criteria | Details |
NEET Qualification | Must qualify NEET UG 2025 |
Min. Percentile | Gen: 50%, OBC/SC/ST: 40%, PwD (Gen): 45% |
Domicile (State Quota) | Kerala Domicile or passed 10 & 12 from Kerala |
Age Limit | Min. 17 years as on 31 Dec 2025, No upper age limit (as per NEET rules) |
NRI/Management Seats | NEET qualified, no domicile needed |
Kerala NEET UG Counselling Application Fees
Category | Fees |
General | 500 |
SC | 200 |
ST | NIL |
Kerala NEET UG Counselling
Candidates who have appeared in NEET UG 2025 and opting for admission to Medical courses such as MBBS, BDS, and Allied courses shall have to submit online application to the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations for preparing the respective State rank lists:
KEAM 2025: Important Points of Kerala MBBS & BDS Admission
- Candidates who do not submit their NEET (UG)-2025 results to the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations within the stipulated time shall not be considered for the rank list for Medical & Medical Allied courses.
- Candidates who have already submitted applications for admission to Medical & Allied courses under KEAM 2025 and who have qualified in the NEET (UG)-2025 can submit NEET result to the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations online.
Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2025: Steps to Follow
Step 1- Log in Process: Candidates must log in to the ‘KEAM 2025 Candidate Portal’ to participate in the counselling process.
Step 2- Option registration page: In the next step, applicants must create a password and click on the ‘open registration’ button on the login page.
Step 3- Choice filling and locking: The online choice filling of Kerala NEET counselling will look on the screen. A list of colleges will be available with the college, college code, place, courses, and district name.
Step 4- Kerala NEET seat allotment process: After the choice and locking section, the authority will start Kerala MBBS/BDS seat allotment 2025.
Step 5- Kerala NEET counselling result: After the seat allotment process, CEE, Kerala, releases Kerala NEET Counselling 2025 results online.

Documents Required
- 10th Certificate
- 12th Certificate
- 12th Mark Sheet
- NEET UG Admit Card
- NEET UG Result/Scorecard
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile Certificate (for Kerala candidates only)
- Certificate of Sub Category, If Applicable
- ID Proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter card etc)
Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2025 Seat Reservation
This section provides detailed information about Kerala NEET UG Counselling category-wise seat reservation criteria; you can check the seat reservation percentage of general, SC, ST, OBC, and PH categories:
Category | Reservation |
State Merit (SM) | 60% |
Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) | – |
Ezhava (EZ) | 9% |
Muslim (MU) | 8% |
Other Backward Hindu (BH) | 3% |
Latin Catholic and Anglo-Indian (LA) | 3% |
Dheevara and related communities (DV) | 2% |
Viswakarma and related communities (VK) | 2% |
Kusavan and associated communities (KN) | 1% |
Other Backward Christian (BX) | 1% |
Kudumbi (KU) | 1% |
Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes | – |
Scheduled Castes (SC) | 8% |
Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2% |
Selection Procedure
- The Exam conducting authority will make the merit list of the selected candidates for admission after the NEET State Counselling.
- Candidates will be selected based on their rank obtained and choice filled during counselling.
- Candidates must report to the allotted college for admission and all required documents.
- If any student fails to report to the allotted college within the given time, the seat of this candidate will be forfeited.
Participating Colleges
This article will provide you detailed information about Kerala NEET UG counselling participating Medical and Dental Colleges listed with their annual intake (seats) and establishment Year. To learn details (Fees, Cut-off, Courses, Affiliation, Ranking etc.) about the participating colleges, click the link below:
List of Kerala Government Medical Colleges
S. No. | Name of Medical College | Establishment Year | Annual Intake (Seats) |
1 | Government Medical College, Thrissur | 1982 | 175 |
2 | Govt. Medical College, Pariyaram, Kannur (Prev. Known as Academy of Medical Sciences) | 1995 | 100 |
3 | T D Medical College, Alleppey (Allappuzha) | 1963 | 175 |
4 | Government Medical College, Ernakulam | 1999 | 110 |
5 | Government Medical College, Kottayam | 1962 | 175 |
6 | Government Medical College, Kozhikode, Calicut | 1957 | 250 |
7 | Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram | 1951 | 250 |
8 | Government Medical College, Parippally, Kollam | 2017 | 110 |
9 | Government Medical College (Institute of Integrated Medical Sciences), Yakkara, Palakkad | 2014 | 100 |
10 | Government Medical College, Manjeri, Malappuram Dist | 2013 | 110 |
List of Kerala Private MBBS Colleges
List of Kerala Government Dental Colleges
S. No. | College Name | Establishment Year | Fees | Annual Intake (Seats) |
1 | Govt Dental College, Alappuzha | 2014 | ₹25,380/- | 50 |
2 | Govt Dental College, Kottayam | 2001 | ₹25,380/- | 40 |
3 | Govt Dental College, Kozhikode | 1981 | ₹25,380/- | 50 |
4 | Govt Dental College, Thrissur | 2015 | ₹25,380/- | 50 |
5 | Pariyaram Dental College, Academy of Medical Sciences, Kannur | 2004 | ₹1,20,00/- | 60 |
List of Kerala Private BDS Colleges
S. No. | College Name | Establishment Year | Fees | Annual Intake (Seats) |
1 | Al-Azhar Dental College, Kerala | 2007-08 | ₹3,21,300/- | 100 |
2 | Amrita School of Dentistry, Kochi | 2003 | ₹25,380/- | 50 |
3 | Annoor Dental College & Hospital, Ernakulam | 2002-03 | ₹25,380/- | 50 |
4 | Azeezia College of Dental Sciences & Research, Kollam | 2004 | ₹3,21,300/- | 100 |
5 | Century International Institute of Dental Science & Research Centre, Kasaragod | 2003 | ₹3,21,300/- | 100 |
6 | Educare Institute of Dental Sciences, Malappuram | 2007 | ₹3,21,300/- | 100 |
Useful Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is Kerala NEET UG Counselling?
Kerala NEET UG Counselling is the process through which qualified NEET candidates can apply for MBBS and BDS seats in government and private medical/dental colleges across Kerala. It is based on NEET UG scores.
Who conducts the Kerala NEET UG Counselling?
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala is the official authority responsible for conducting the NEET UG counselling for medical and dental admissions in the state.
How can I apply for Kerala NEET UG Counselling?
To apply, candidates need to register online on the CEE Kerala official website, fill out the application form, upload documents, and pay the required counselling fee during the notified schedule.
What is the eligibility for Kerala NEET UG Counselling?
Candidates must have qualified NEET UG, passed Class 12 with required subjects, and should meet Kerala domicile/residency criteria. Non-Keralite candidates can apply for private college seats.
How are seats allotted in Kerala NEET UG Counselling?
Seat allotment is done based on the candidate’s NEET rank, reservation criteria, and the choices of colleges/courses filled during the counselling process. The allotment result is published online.
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Is there a separate counselling for private colleges in Kerala?
No, all government and private self-financing medical and dental colleges in Kerala participate in the same centralised counselling process conducted by CEE Kerala.
Students from other states can participate in counselling in private medical colleges
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Will.i get into any private medical college in kerala if my neet score is 480
Not possible for outsiders.
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