Kerala NEET UG Counselling Round 2 2026: Dates, Registration, Cutoff & Seat Allotment

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• Kerala NEET UG Round 2 counselling 2026 is to be held from 31st August to 08th September 2026.
• The last date for joining allotted seats for the Kerala NEET UG Round 2 is 14th September 2026.
• Verification of documents with concerned authorities for Kerala NEET UG Round 2 is scheduled on 15th September 2026.

The  Kerala NEET UG counselling window for Round 2 is from August 31 to September 8, 2026, with the last date for the candidates to join their respective colleges on September 14, 2026. The date for document and data verification for the round will be September 15, 2026.

Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, is conducting Kerala NEET UG Round 2 Counselling 2026 for the second biggest state-level admission process of MBBS and BDS seats in Kerala. 

It was an active round with 5,892 candidates getting seats in the provisional allotment result in Kerala NEET UG Round 1. The candidates who have not been given a seat or the applicants who want to upgrade and candidates who qualify under the mentioned rules of Round 2 can participate in the next round for the available MBBS and BDS seats. 

The government medical colleges also feature in the CEE Kerala prospectus, with Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode having 250 seats each, Kottayam and Thrissur having 175 seats each, and the rest having 50–110 seats.

The candidates who are appearing in Round 2 must keep an eye on all the counselling dates and seat availability, college-wise last ranks, category-wise vacancies, option registration, fee payment, and reporting deadlines. Round 3 of Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2026 is now scheduled to begin on 16th September 2026 and continue till 26th September 2026, pending seat availability. The last date of participation in the allotted seats in the round is 01st October 2026, and the data verification date is 02nd October 2026.

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Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2026: Quick Highlights

Here are the Kerala NEET UG counselling 2026 quick highlights.

Kerala NEET Counselling Round 2 Dates

NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Schedule has been released by Kerala. Candidates should ensure that they fulfill each stage within the due dates so that they can be able to participate in the round as the option registration or admission process would be missed.

Kerala NEET UG Counselling Round 2: Eligibility Criteria

The candidates who have appeared in Kerala NEET UG Round 2 need to fulfil the eligibility criteria set for admission to MBBS/BDS courses. Major requirements are:

• Candidates should have NEET UG 2026 qualification.
• The candidate is required to have passed out Class 12 or equivalent with the relevant subjects: Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology.
• The age criteria for the candidate should be as prescribed and must be at least 17 years by 31st December 2026, on average.
• The nativity requirement set by CEE Kerala is to be adhered to by the candidates.
• The candidates should be in the merit/rank list of Kerala NEET as applicable.
• Applicants should have followed the application and NEET score submission process as per CEE Kerala guidelines.

Kerala NEET Counselling Round 2: Application Fees

There is no separate Registration fee for Round 2 of the Kerala NEET/KEAM medical admission application and is actually linked to the medical admission application. Candidates who applied for admission in Medical and Allied courses will have to fill the application for CEE Kerala and provide NEET UG details in the application form to avail the 2026 admission process.

As a reference, the CEE Kerala prospectus has the application fee for the medical and allied courses at:

Kerala NEET UG Counselling Round 2: Registration Process

Qualifying candidates for Round 2 are required to register for the options and follow the instructions provided in the Candidate Portal of KEAM 2026 by CEE Kerala.

Steps to Participate in Round 2

Step 1: Log on to CEE Kerala candidate login page.

Step 2: Sign in with the application number and password.

Step 3: Review candidate information and eligibility.

Step 4: Check out the list of MBBS/BDS colleges and seats.

Step 5: Add/Change College/Course Options (if allowed).

Step 6: Put the options in order of preference.

Step 7: Carefully read through all the answers.

Step 8: Submit the options on time.

Step 9: Save or print the submitted option details for future reference.

Step 10: Review the Round 2 Allotment Result after publication.

Step 11: If allocated a seat, download the allotment memo.

Step 12: Pay the prescribed fee and report to the allotted college within the time limit.

Kerala NEET Counselling Required Documents

If a candidate has been allotted a seat in Round 2, he/she must be prepared with the necessary original and photocopies of documents for admission and verification.

• NEET UG 2026 admit card
• NEET UG 2026 scorecard/rank letter
• Class 10 mark sheet or birth certificate
• Class 12 mark sheet
• Proof of nativity
• CEE Kerala allotment memo
• CEE Kerala application details
• Aadhaar card or other valid identity proof
• Transfer Certificate
• Migration Certificate, if applicable
• Community/caste certificate, if applicable
• Non-Creamy Layer certificate, where applicable
• PwD certificate, where applicable
• Special reservation documents, if applicable
• Recent passport-size photographs
• Medical certificate, wherever required

Kerala NEET Counselling Round 2: NEET UG Cutoff 2026 (Expected)

The NEET qualifying cut-off and College wise cut off is different. Candidates need to qualify according to the NEET criteria to be eligible for the exam and the seat allotment will depend upon each college's closing rank. Make sure to check the Kerala NEET UG Cutoff 2026.

Kerala Counselling Process NEET UG 2026

The Kerala NEET UG counselling process takes place in several stages, starting from the application process and the preparation of the merit list for NEET and ending in the allotment and admission process.

Step 1: NEET UG Qualification

NEET UG 2026 qualification and prescribed eligibility to be met for admission to a medical course.

Step 2: CEE Kerala Application

Eligible candidates submit the Kerala medical admission form on the Kerala CEE website, followed by the submission of required details and documents.

Step 3: NEET Score Submission

The candidates who want to get admission in Kerala medical colleges have to upload their NEET UG 2026 result/score in the candidate's portal within the specified time. The facility for submitting NEET scores and defect rectification with CEE Kerala has been extended till August 10, 2026.

Step 4: Merit and Category Lists

CEE Kerala publishes the applicable merit and category lists. The final medical rank list for 2026 was published before the Round 1 allotment process. 

Step 5: Option Registration

The candidates apply to the desired MBBS and BDS college/course according to the order. On August 15, 2026, CEE Kerala initiated the process for the first phase of option-registration facility for the admission of students in MBBS and BDS courses.

Step 6: Round 1 Allotment

The provisional Round 1 allotment was issued on the 25th of August, and the final allotment was published on the 27th of August 2026. 5892 candidates have been provisionally allotted seats in Round 1 based on their rank.

Step 7: Round 2 Counselling

The candidates eligible for Round 2 appear during 31st August to 08th September and follow the Option-Registration and Allotment instructions issued by CEE Kerala.

Step 8: Round 3

The candidate who does not get a seat that is suitable for them or is not eligible according to the rules set above may enter in Round 3. The next Kerala Round 3 will be held from 16-26 September 2026, and the deadline for enrolment is 01 October 2026.

Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2026: Conclusion

The counselling window for Round 2 of the counselling process will be from 31st August to 8th September 2026, and the candidates who have been allotted seats will have to complete the admission and join by 14th September 2026. Candidates should read the available posts, make strategic arrangements of their college choices, and also have all necessary original documents for verification.

Importance of Round 2 is that the allotment of this round is particularly significant for those candidates who are in the expectation of upgrading their allotment or have not received any college during the first phase of the allotment.

Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2026: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ques. When will Kerala NEET UG Round 2 counselling 2026 begin?

Ans. The Kerala NEET UG Round 2 Counselling 2026 is expected to start on 31st August 2026. The second counselling period will be available until 8th September 2026. Candidates must go through the process of applying for the seats within the date mentioned in this notification.

Ques. When will Kerala NEET UG Round 2 end?

Ans. The counselling process for Kerala NEET UG Round 2 will continue till September 8, 2026. Candidates must ensure that all the required information has been submitted under Option/ Counselling before the deadline. There is a separate closing date on the 14th of September 2026 to join a seat allotted in Round 2.

Ques. When was the Kerala NEET UG Round 1 final allotment released?

Ans. The Kerala NEET UG Round 1 final allotment result was published on 27th August 2026. Students who are allotted to MBBS or BDS seats can report to the allotted college during the stipulated reporting period and join the college.

Ques. When is the last date to join a Kerala NEET Round 2 seat?

Ans. The Kerala NEET UG Round 2 last date to join the allotted college/course is 14-09-2026. The candidate is required to pay the fees and get the documents verified within the prescribed period or else he would lose his seat allotted to him.

Ques. Who conducts Kerala NEET UG counselling?

Ans. The Kerala NEET UG counselling is carried out by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala. The authority conducts the process relating to the state application, merit list, option registration, and allotment/admission process.

Ques. Can I participate in Round 2 after getting a seat in Round 1?

Ans. The candidate who has been allotted in Round 1 should abide by the rules of CEE Kerala applicable to the allotment. Candidates who wish to upgrade should read the instructions carefully for Round 2 and make sure to read the instructions before changing or taking up any options, as the effects will vary depending on the action taken!

Ques. What courses are offered through Kerala NEET UG counselling?

Ans. Kerala has Medical and Dental Admission through NEET UG in MBBS and BDS. Similarly, the CEE Kerala portal accepts NEET UG scores for various other medical courses such as BAMS, BHMS, BSMS and BUMS and allied Health and Ayurveda courses, as per the applicable admission rules.

Ques. What documents are required for Kerala NEET UG Round 2?

Ans. NEET UG Admit Card/ Score card, Class 10/ 12 certificate, nativity proof, allotment memo, ID proof, transfer certificate and applicable category, PwD/ reservation certificate should be kept ready with the candidates. Original documents and necessary copies must be brought when the college is reporting and verifying.

Ques. What is the Kerala NEET UG Round 2 cutoff 2026?

Ans. Seat allotment followed by Round 2 Cutoff will be decided based on colleges, category, course and seat quota. Candidates are allowed to refer to the Round 1 closing ranks, but the cutoff for Round 2 can change due to seat improvement, withdrawals, non-joining candidates, and changes in college preferences.

Ques. When will Kerala NEET UG Round 3 counselling 2026 begin?

Ans. The Kerala NEET UG Round 3 counselling process is expected to take place between 16th September and 26th September 2026. Seats allotted to candidates in this round will be required to complete the joining process by 1st October 2026 and the data verification process will be conducted by the respective authorities on 2nd October 2026.