Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2, Direct Link & Schedule

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has officially commenced Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 on September 7, 2026. Aspirants seeking admission to MBBS, BDS, and allied medical programs across government and self-financing medical colleges in Kerala can now participate in the second phase of the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP).

Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2

Candidates who registered choices during Round 1 must complete the mandatory online option confirmation on the official portal (cee.kerala.gov.in) to remain eligible for higher option upgrades or fresh seat allotments.

Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 Overview

The second phase of state medical allotment brings vital updates for both general category and NRI quota aspirants across Kerala state institutions.

Complete Phase-Wise Timeline of Kerala NEET UG Medical Admission 2026

To keep track of the entire admission sequence, here is a chronological overview of what has been completed, what is active right now, and what comes next.

Completed Phase (Round 1)

August 10 – August 27, 2026

• NEET Score Upload: Candidates uploaded raw NEET UG scores onto the CEE portal.

• State Rank List: CEE Kerala published the official Kerala Medical Merit List.

• Round 1 Choice Filling: Option registration concluded on August 24, 2026.

• Round 1 Allotment: Provisional results declared on August 25, followed by Final Allotment on August 27, 2026.

• Round 1 College Joining: Admitted candidates reported to respective medical/dental colleges between August 28 and September 5, 2026.

Ongoing Phase (Round 2 Option Registration)

September 7 – September 11, 2026

• Online Option Confirmation: Mandatory login for Round 1 candidates who wish to retain or upgrade choices.

• Choice Rearranging & Deletion: Candidates can delete lower preferences, rearrange existing choices, or add newly added college/NRI quota seats.

• Strict Deadline: The window for option confirmation closes strictly at 10:00 AM IST on September 11, 2026.

Upcoming Phase (Round 2 Allotment & Joining)

September 11 – September 18, 2026

• September 11, 2026: Release of Round 2 Provisional Seat Allotment.

• September 12, 2026: Release of Round 2 Final Seat Allotment Result.

• September 14 – September 18, 2026 (by 4:00 PM): Mandated period to pay tuition fees online and physically join allotted colleges.

Subsequent Phases (Round 3 & Mop-Up)

Post-September 16, 2026

• September 16 – September 26, 2026: Registration and choice submission window for Round 3 Counselling.

• Post-September 26, 2026: Execution of the Mop-Up Round and Stray Vacancy Rounds for any unfilled MBBS/BDS seats.

Step-by-Step Guide to Check Kerala NEET UG Medical Admission 2026 Status & Confirm Options

Candidates can complete their option confirmation and view allotment results on the official portal by following these steps:

1.Visit the Official Portal:Use the official CEE entrance portal.

Go directly to the official portal at cee.kerala.gov.in.

2.Access KEAM 2026 Candidate Portal:Select the medical admissions tab.

Click on the link labeled "KEAM 2026 - Candidate Portal".

3.Log In to Your Account:Keep application credentials ready.

Enter your Application Number, Password, and the visible Captcha code, then click Login.

4.Navigate Your Candidate Dashboard:Perform required actions on your home dashboard.

• For Option Confirmation/Rearrangement: Click on the "Option Registration" / "Option Confirmation" button to confirm active choices or add new choices.

• For Rank & NRI Eligibility: Click the "Category List" tab to check your approved state reservation and NRI eligibility lists.

• For Allotment Results: Click the "Allotment Result" tab once provisional/final lists drop on September 11–12, 2026.

Key Rules for Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 2 Upgradation

1. Mandatory Confirmation: If you do not click "Confirm" for your existing options, your choices will not be processed for Round 2 allotment, and you will lose the chance of upgrading your seat.

2. Automatic Cancellation of Old Seat: If you are allotted a new college/course during Round 2, your previous Round 1 seat stands automatically cancelled and will be allotted to another candidate in the same round.

3. Binding Allotment: Seats assigned in Round 2 are final. Candidates who receive an upgraded seat must join the new institution within the designated September 14 to September 18 window.