Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2025

Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2025 will be an opportunity for medical graduates interested in taking admission into postgraduate courses in the state’s well-established medical colleges. It is conducted under the guidance of the Director of Medical Education, Kerala. 

The Counselling will be conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) on the official website, cee.kerala.gov.in. NEET PG Exam 2025 was held on August 3, 2025 and the results was released on August 19, 2025, candidates must begin preparing to secure admission into the MD, MS and diploma programs.

Round 1 registration started on September 10, 2025, and closed on September 30, 2025 (5pm), allowing eligible applicants to enter the process for merit-based allocation of seats. The online option registration facility will remain open until November 24, 2025, to allow applicants to prioritize their specialties and colleges and lock in their choices. 

As the counselling timeline advances, it becomes increasingly important to stay informed and make decisions. This guide will take you through all you need to know about Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2025, including the process, important dates, the documents required, and tips to help you improve your chances of receiving a seat.

Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2025 Latest News & Notifications

Candidates must carefully track all official announcements to avoid missing deadlines, document requirements, or fee payments. Here are some of the latest news and updates for Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2025. These will help you stay informed and prepared.

Notification / Update	Link
Online Registration Opens	Click Here
Rank List Released	Click Here
Revised Counselling Schedule	Click Here
Online Portal Notices Updated	Click Here
Transparent & Online Process	Click Here
Category Details Dispute Resolved	Click Here
Seat Matrix & Vacancies to be Updated	Click Here
Non-State Quota & AIQ Info	Click Here
Deadline Emphasis & Candidate Alert	Click Here
Fee / Document Norms Reinforced	Click Here

Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2025 Highlights

The counselling process will be conducted entirely online, and candidates must qualify the NEET PG 2025 exam to be eligible. Below are the key highlights of the Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2025:

Particulars	Details
Counselling Name	Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2025
Conducting Authority	Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE)
Counselling Type	NEET PG Counselling
Seat Distribution	50% State Quota + 50% All India Quota
Official Portal	cee.kerala.gov.in
NEET PG 2025 Exam Date	3rd August 2025
NEET PG 2025 Result	19th August 2025
Round 1 Start Date	September 10, 2025
Courses Offered	MD, MS, Diploma
Total No. Of College	32
Total No. Of Seats	1715
Admission Basis	NEET PG 2025 Score & MCC Allotment
Mode of Counselling	Online

Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2025 Eligibility Criteria

To participate in Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2025, candidates must fulfill specific academic, nativity, age, and NEET PG qualifying requirements set by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala. These guidelines ensure that only eligible medical graduates can proceed with admission to MD/MS and other PG programs in the state.

Category	Criteria
Academic Eligibility	MBBS degree or provisional pass certificate recognized by NMC/MCI.Permanent or provisional registration with NMC/MCI or any State Medical Council.Completion of one-year internship on or before 31 July 2025.Kerala State Medical Council registration mandatory before admission.
Nativity Criteria	Applicants must meet any ONE:
Kerala Origin	Indian Citizens of Kerala Origin.Eligible for all reservation categories.
Indian Citizens + OCI Cardholders	OCI card holders treated at par with Indian citizens Eligible for General (UR) and NRI seats.Not eligible for any reservation (SC/ST/OBC etc.).
Non-Keralite MBBS Graduates from Kerala	Eligible for admission.Not eligible for Communal/Special/PD reservation. Must execute a 1-year Senior Residency bond.
Non-Keralite Service Doctors	Eligible under Service Quota as per Kerala High Court Judgment dated 07-03-2024.
Age Criteria	No upper age limit for general applicants.
Age Limit Exceptions	Medical Education Service Quota: Max 49 years as on 31 Dec of CEE notification year.Health Service & Insurance Medical Service Quota: Max 47 years as on 31 Dec of CEE notification year. Must have minimum 10 years of service remaining post-course.

NEET PG 2025 Qualifying Criteria 

All aspirants must qualify NEET PG 2025, conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE).

Category	Qualifying Percentile	Minimum Marks (out of 800)
General / EWS	50th percentile	276
General – PwBD	45th percentile	255
SC / ST / OBC (including PwBD)	40th percentile	235

Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2025 Choice Filling & Locking

During Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2025, choice filling and locking is completed online through the CEE portal (www.cee.kerala.gov.in) as part of the Centralized Allotment Process (CAP). Only candidates included in the State Rank List and Category Lists can register their choices. Candidates must log in to their PG Medical 2025 Candidate Portal using their Application Number and Password.

In the Choice Filling section, candidates can view all available course–college options based on eligibility. They must select only the specialties and institutions they genuinely wish to join and arrange them in order of preference. Allotments are strictly based on rank, reservation eligibility, and the sequence of options submitted. Candidates should frequently save their choices to avoid losing changes.

Before each round, especially Phase 2 and Phase 3, candidates must confirm their options online. Without option confirmation, the candidate will not be considered for that round. After each allotment, all options below the allotted choice are automatically deleted.

Once satisfied, candidates should lock their choices and take a printout of the final option list for future reference. Locked options cannot be modified, and candidates are responsible for ensuring their preferences are accurate and complete.

Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2025 Merit List

Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2025 Merit List will be released by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, and is based on the NEET PG 2025 marks obtained by the candidates. The Merit List will have the State Rank List, Category-wise Lists (General/SC/ST) and Service Quota Lists determining the eligibility and hierarchy of selection by the CEE, Kerala, for the purposes of seat allotment to candidates. 

Eligibility for undertaking option registration and attending the counselling rounds will only apply to candidates who find their names on these lists. The Merit List will be strictly on the basis of NEET PG score rankings taking into account reservation criteria and eligibility.

Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2025 Registration Process

The registration for Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2025 is conducted entirely online by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala. All qualified NEET PG 2025 candidates seeking admission to MD/MS and PG Diploma courses must submit their applications through the official website www.cee.kerala.gov.in. No physical application forms or prospectus will be issued by CEE or medical colleges.

How to Apply Online

A candidate who has qualified NEET PG 2025 can apply for Kerala PG medical admissions only through the online portal: www.cee.kerala.gov.in then click “PG Medical 2025 – Online Application”. The application process consists of 5 mandatory steps:

Step 1: Registration

Provide the following information to access the registration portal:

• NEET PG 2025 Application Number
• Date of Birth (as it appears on NEET PG)
• Enter a phone number (what you enter in the next step), and generate a password

The password must contain:

• A minimum of 8 characters, At least 1 alphabet (a-z or A-Z), At least 1 number (0-9), At least 1 special character (!@#$%^&*), and confirm the password by re-enetering the password.
• The system will provide a unique Application Number for you, be sure to save that for future use.

Step 2: Fill out Application 

• Require you to provide all required personal, educational, and contact details.
• Make sure to click Save & Next after every section.
• Please fill out all required fields, if cautious errors may affect eligibility.
• Once you have come to a point that you are comfortable, I will ask you to click Save & Finalize.

Step 3: Pay Application Fee

Category	Fee
General candidates	Rs.1000
Service Quota candidates	Rs.1000
General + Service Quota (both)	Rs.2000
SC/ST candidates (including eligible candidates as per GO 25/2005)	Rs.500

• Only online payment is allowed through Internet banking, Credit card or Debit card
• On successful payment, tab will turns green.
• If payment fails An error message appears.
• Candidate returns to the home page.
• If payment status is unclear, Re-login and check Pay Application Fee tab.
• For unsuccessful transactions where money is debited, Amount will be refunded within 5 working days.

Step 4: Upload Images & Certificates

• Upload Signature
• Use black/blue ink on white paper.
• Scan and crop only the signature.

Important points:

• Originals must be shown during admission for verification.
• Documents are accepted only after verification.
• Candidate must ensure clarity and correctness.
• Uploading fake or misleading documents leads to disqualification.

Step 5: Print Application Acknowledgement Page

After uploading all documents, click:

• “Print Application Acknowledgement Page”
• Keep the printout safe for future reference.

Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2025 Round-wise Allotment Process

Centralized Allotment Process (CAP), a Single Window System (SWS) run online by CEE, Kerala. Allotments are made strictly by rank, options exercised online, and eligible reservations.

General rules (applies to all phases)

• Options only via www.cee.kerala.gov.in, fax/email/post/hand delivery not accepted.
• Candidates must log in with Application Number & Password; do not share passwords.
• Save changes frequently; save before exit. Do not use browser refresh/back or multiple tabs.
• After allotment, print the Allotment Memo and remit tuition fee as specified. Join the allotted college within the stipulated time, failure to join cancels the allotment and registered options.
• Originals of uploaded documents must be produced at admission.

Phase 1 (First allotment)

• Fresh option registration is allowed.
• Security deposit: Rs.10,000 (General); Rs.5,000 for SC/ST/OE and those eligible for fee concession. Refundable after counselling completion.
• Allotments published after option submission; candidates allotted must join and pay fees per schedule or lose allotment/options.

Phase 2 (Second allotment)

• No fresh registrations (except newly added courses).
• Option confirmation mandatory to participate, candidates must click Confirm on their option page to carry options forward.
• Only deletion/rearrangement of existing options allowed after confirmation.
• Candidates who joined in Phase 1 retain higher options; options below an allotted option are auto-deleted.
• If a Phase-1 joiner does not confirm options for Phase-2, they are not eligible for upgradation in Phase-2 (but keep the seat joined in Phase-1).

Phase 3 (Third allotment / upgradation & conversions)

• Fresh option registration allowed (mandatory for those who wish to register new preferences).
• Registration fee for fresh options in final round:

1. If opting only Government seats then registration fee will be equal to annual tuition fee of the chosen seat (amount depends on seat).
2. If opting also for Private self-financing seats then fee will be Rs.1,00,000 (one lakh).
3. SC/ST/OE & concession-eligible candidates pay half of above amounts.
4. Registration fee adjusted against course fee if allotted; refunded if not allotted, unless candidate does not join after final allotment (treated as penalty, not refunded).

Important: A candidate allotted a seat in Phase-3 becomes ineligible for any further State or All-India counseling. Exercise caution when filing options.

Stray Vacancy Filling

• Conducted after Phase-3 for remaining vacancies; fresh option registration allowed.
• Multiple stray vacancy rounds may be held if time permits before NMC cut-off.
• Liquidated damages: Vacating a seat obtained in Stray Vacancy (or vacating any previously joined seat after stray allotment) attracts Rs.50,00,000 (Rs.50 lakh) payable to CEE; non-payment leads to revenue recovery and debarment from PG allotment for up to two years.

Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2025 Bond Policy

Candidates admitted to Kerala PG Medical courses must execute two bonds (total stamp paper value: Rs.200) at the time of joining. The bonds ensure that:

• No candidate discontinues the PG course after the allotment process.
• All candidates who are admitted to the General Merit and AIQ categories will have to undertake one year of compulsory service with the Government of Kerala as a Senior Resident immediately after completion of the course. The service will be rendered as either a Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Assistant Surgeon, Junior Consultant or Senior Resident.
• The Senior Residency service begins from the date of publication of the results and the terms and conditions regarding remuneration will be fixed by the Government.
• Candidates admitted to the Super Specialty courses may be released from the bond service but the total duration of the bonded service must not exceed 2 years.
• In the case of regular appointment in Government State or Central services and are eligible for three years of bonded service, a certificate in respect of ond will be retained and the candidates may be exempted from undergoing the bonded service provision,if the Candidates provide valid supporting documents.
• The college will retain the certificates of the students until the completion of the bonded service.
• Any failure or neglect to adhere to the bonded service provision will result in liquidated damages and a recovery of stipend or salary. Failure to adhere to these conditions is classified as professional misconduct and subject to the Medical Council.

Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2025 Reporting to Colleges

As per the seat allotment results, candidates must report to the assigned medical college as indicated in the Allotment Memo, strictly within the allotted time frame. Candidates must pay the prescribed tuition fee and submit all original documents for verification at the time of reporting. 

Candidates to fail to join the allotted college within the stipulated time, the seat allotment shall stand canceled and all options/options registered by candidates for that round would be deleted. Candidates should also execute required bonds at time of admission. Under no circumstances will extra time for reporting be provided. Any notices and updates should be checked and followed, as per the notifications via the web site of CEE.

Documents in original to be produced at the time of Admission:

• Admit Card issued by the National Board of Examination, NewDelhi.
• Allotment memo issued by Commissioner for Entrance Examinations.
• Document to prove date of birth.
• Pass/Degree certificate of the qualifying examination (MBBS Degree).
• Permanent Registration Certificate from Kerala State Medical Council / erstwhile T.C. Medical Council.
• T.C Medical Council.
• CRRI Certificate.
• Certificate of Eligibility/Equivalency certificate from KUHS for candidates who have passed the qualifying examination (MBBS Degree) from Universities outside Kerala.
• Required bonds duly filled up and signed by candidates and sureties.
• “Original Transfer Certificate” from the Institution last studied
• Relieving order in the case of service candidate from the institution last
• worked
• Any other documents mentioned in the allotment notification.

Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2025 Participating Institutes

Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2025 includes a wide network of government and private medical colleges across the state. These institutes offer MD, MS, and PG Diploma seats under the State Quota and are allotted through the Centralized Allotment Process (CAP) conducted by the CEE Kerala. Below is the consolidated list of participating institutes along with the total PG seats available for the 2025–26 academic year.

Medical College / Institute	Total Seats
Al-Azhar Medical College & Super Speciality Hospital, Thodupuzha	12
Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur	62
Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi	117
Azeezia Institute of Medical Sciences, Kollam	19
Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla	20
Dr. Moopen’s Medical College, Wayanad	16
Dr. Somervel Memorial CSI Medical College, Karakonam	41
Government Medical College (Institute of Integrated Medical Sciences)	12
Government Medical College, Ernakulam	11
Government Medical College, Kottayam	119
Government Medical College, Kozhikode	213
Government Medical College, Manjeri	6
Government Medical College, Parippally, Kollam	8
Government Medical College, Thrissur	146
Government Medical College, Pariyaram (Kannur)	37
Jubilee Mission Medical College & Research Institute, Thrissur	52
Kannur Medical College, Kannur	20
Karuna Medical College, Palakkad	10
KMCT Medical College, Kozhikode	91
MES Medical College, Perinthalmanna	54
Malabar Medical College, Kozhikode	49
Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College, Kolenchery	26
Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram	251
Mount Zion Medical College, Adoor	6
PK Das Institute of Medical Sciences, Palakkad	12
Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Thiruvalla	65
Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram	18
Sree Gokulam Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram	57
Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Ernakulam	14
Sree Uthradom Thirunal Academy of Medical Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram	36
TD Medical College, Alappuzha	82
Travancore Medical College, Kollam	33

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who is responsible for conducting the Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2025?

A. The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala supervises the counselling through its official website www.cee.kerala.gov.in. 

Q. Who is eligible to join the Kerala NEET PG Counselling?

A. Candidates who have qualified to participate in NEET PG 2025 and who will complete their internship by 31 July 2025, and who satisfy all the academic, nativity and age eligibility condition can join. 

Q. What is the process of registering for the Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2025?

A. The eligible candidates will have to make an online application through www.cee.kerala.gov.in and complete the application by filling in the applications, uploading documents, and paying the application fees. 

Q. What is the application fees for Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2025?

A. The application fees are Rs.1000 for General/Service Quota, Rs.2000 for General + Service Quota, and Rs.500 for SC/ST. 

Q. How will the seat allotment process be carried out in the Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2025?

A. The seat allocation will be carried out using a Centralized Allotment Process (CAP) based on the NEET PG rank, category reservation and options given by the candidate. 

Q. How many rounds of counseling are included in Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2025?

A. There will be three rounds (round 1, round 2, round 3); and subsequently, if there are available seats, a Stray Vacant round will take place.

Q. Are there any service quota seats in Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2025?

A. 10% of State Quota seats are reserved for service candidates who fulfill the eligibility clauses.

Q. Is there a bond in Kerala NEET PG Counseling 2025?

A. All candidates who are admitted offered will be bound to execute two bonds to complete a one-year compulsory Senior Residency in Government service after completing the course.