Kerala NEET 2026 Round 3 Counselling, Fresh Admission Openings & Option Registration

Kerala NEET 2026 Round 3 Counselling: The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has officially launched the Kerala NEET UG Round 3 2026 Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) for state quota MBBS and BDS seats. Candidates aiming for medical seat allocations across government, self-financing, and private colleges in Kerala can now participate in fresh option registration on the candidate portal (cee.kerala.gov.in).

A major rule change introduced by CEE Kerala for Phase 3 mandates that options submitted during Phase 1 or Phase 2 are wiped clean. Any candidate wishing to retain a seat, seek an institution upgrade, or participate for the first time must re-submit fresh choices before the deadline.

Kerala NEET 2026 Round 3 Counselling Latest Updates

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has officially started the Kerala NEET 2026 Round 3 Counselling for state quota MBBS and BDS seats. This stage provides fresh admission openings for eligible medical aspirants across the state. 

CEE Kerala requires fresh web option entries; log in to cee.kerala.gov.in before 10:00 AM on October 7, 2026, arrange your preferences carefully, and keep all required certificates prepared for reporting between October 10 and October 14, 2026. Click the button below to download the official notice:

Kerala NEET Fresh Option Registration For 3rd Phase Allotment Notice PDF Download

Kerala NEET UG Round 3 2026 Schedule 

CEE Kerala published the official notification detailing the full timeline for option registration, provisional seat publication, final allotment results, and mandatory physical institute reporting.

Kerala NEET 2026 Round 3 Option Registration Link

Candidates must log in to the official portal using their application number and password to submit choices. Ensure that all options are saved and confirmed before the deadline. Click the button below for the official link:

Kerala NEET 2026 Round 3 Option Registration Link

Kerala NEET UG Round 3 Admission 2026 Option Registration 

Candidates must follow these steps on the official CEE portal to ensure their choices are locked properly:

1. Visit the CEE candidate website at cee.kerala.gov.in.

2. Click on the link for "KEAM 2026 - Candidate Portal".

3. Enter your Application Number, Password, and visible Security Captcha Code to log in.

4. Click on the "Option Registration" menu on your dashboard.

5. Review the updated vacant seat matrix published by CEE for government and self-financing medical colleges.

6. Add your preferred colleges in order of priority. Ensure your top preference is placed at position 1.

7. Save your choices and take a printout of the submitted option list before 10:00 AM on October 7, 2026.

Also Check: Kerala NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Final Allotment Out

Kerala MBBS Round 3 Counselling 2026 Key Rules

Understanding the guidelines set by CEE Kerala is essential to protect your medical seat:

• No Carrying Forward of Previous Options: Options entered during Round 1 or Round 2 are completely invalid for Round 3. Fresh entry of web options is compulsory.

• Automatic Seat Cancellation: If a candidate who joined a college in Phase 1 or Phase 2 gets allotted a fresh seat during Kerala NEET UG Round 3 Allotment 2026, their earlier seat is automatically cancelled and re-allocated to another applicant.

• Exit Penalty Rules: Candidates who receive a seat allocation in Phase 3 must join the institution. Failure to report within the designated timeframe will result in forfeiture of the seat, potential penalty fees, and disqualification from subsequent stray vacancy allotments.

Also Check: Kerala NEET Counselling 2026 Result 

Kerala MBBS Admission 2026 After Round 3 Allotment Documents Required

When reporting to your allotted medical or dental college between October 10 and October 14, 2026, carry original copies along with two self-attested sets of the following certificates:

• CEE Provisional Seat Allotment Memo.

• NEET UG 2026 Admit Card and Official Scorecard.

• KEAM 2026 Candidate Data Sheet.

• SSLC / Class 10 Certificate (as proof of Date of Birth).

• Higher Secondary (Class 12) Marksheet and Passing Certificate.

• Transfer Certificate (TC) and Conduct Certificate from the last attended institution.

• Nativity / Domicile Certificate.

• Community / Caste / EWS / Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (if claiming reservation benefit).

• Physical Fitness Certificate signed by a registered medical practitioner.

• Fee Payment Receipts.