Kerala NEET counselling in 2025 will be conducted online by The Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE), with all important updates available on the official website, cee.kerala.gov.in. The counselling process will be merit-based, with MBBS and BDS seats being allocated in government and medical colleges across Kerala. Only candidates who appear on the Kerala MBBS/BDS merit list 2025 can apply for admission.
During the counselling process, candidates must fill out and secure their preferred college choices for each round. Admissions will be based on NEET 2025 scores, and there are approximately 3,182 MBBS and 2,077 BDS seats available in Kerala’s government and private colleges.
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Kerala MBBS/BDS Counselling Dates 2025
| Events | Dates |
| Kerala NEET UG counselling 2025 registration (first phase) | To be announced |
| Last date to submit the documents | To be announced |
| Submission of NEET scores in Kerala MBBS candidate portal | To be announced |
| Fresh Kerala NEET UG counselling 2025 registration for MBBS BDS | To be announced |
| Last date to submit NEET 2025 scores for fresh registered candidates | To be announced |
| Round one choice filling | To be announced |
| Round one result provisional | To be announced |
| Round one result (final) | To be announced |
| Round 2 choice filling | To be announced |
| Round 2 result | To be announced |
| Round 2 final result | To be announced |
| Round 2 reporting | To be announced |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Requirement |
| Nationality | Indian Citizen, NRI, OCI, PIO, or Foreign National (fulfilling specific eligibility criteria) |
| Educational Qualification | Passed or appeared in 10+2 or equivalent examinations with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English as compulsory subjects |
| Minimum Marks | 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology (40% for SC, ST, and OBC-NCL) |
| NEET Qualification | Qualified in NEET UG 2025 with a valid score |
| Age Limit | Minimum 17 years as of December 31, 2025 (no upper age limit) |
Counselling Process
Step 1: Option Registration (Round 1):
- All eligible candidates can register their preferred colleges for MBBS/BDS courses.
- Pay the option registration fee (the amount will be paid).
- The fee is adjusted against the tuition fee if you get a seat.
- Report to the allotted college within the specified timeframe if you get a seat in Round 1.
Step 2: Option Confirmation (Round 2):
- If you registered options in Round 1, you can confirm or modify them in Round 2.
- No fresh registration is needed.
- Confirm existing options or rearrange/delete unwanted ones.
- Cancel all remaining options if satisfied with Round 1 allotment.
- You can also exit the Round 2 seat if you choose.
Step 3: Mop-Up Round (Fresh Registration):
- Open to candidates who:
- Exited their Round 1/2 seat.
- Didn’t register options in Round 1 or get a seat in Round 1/2.
- Pay a mop-up registration fee.
- Others who continued in admitted status are not eligible.
Step 4: Stray Vacancy Round (No Registration):
- Fills vacant seats remaining after Mop-Up Round.
- Not open to candidates with previous allotments.
- Options from the Mop-Up Round are considered.
- Conducted at the college level based on CEE guidelines.
- Contact colleges directly for admission and fee details.
Documents Required
- 10th Certificate.
- 12th Certificate.
- 12th Mark Sheet.
- NEET UG 2025 Admit Card.
- NEET UG 2025 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.)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can I check the counselling schedule for NEET in Kerala?
A: You can check the counselling schedule by visiting the official website of the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, at cee.kerala.gov.in, where all important updates and dates will be posted.
Q: Who is eligible to participate in the Kerala NEET counselling process?
A: Only candidates who appear on the Kerala MBBS/BDS merit list 2025 and meet the eligibility criteria, including being an Indian citizen or eligible foreign national and having qualified NEET UG 2025, can participate in the counselling process.
Q: What are the steps involved in the counselling process for Kerala NEET?
A: The counselling process includes several steps: registering your preferred colleges in Round 1, confirming or modifying options in Round 2, participating in the Mop-Up Round if necessary, and addressing any stray vacancies at the college level without needing to register again.
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