NEET UG Counselling 2026 Kerala: The registration and choice entry procedure for NEET UG stray vacancy allocation has been initiated by the Commissioner for Entrance Examination (CEE), Kerala. Candidates willing to participate in the counseling process should register and check the vacancies available in government and self-financing medical colleges through the CEE website, cee.kerala.gov.in, after the completion of the third allocation process.

The last date for registration and choice entry is October 20, 2026, 6 PM. The provisional allocation will be done on October 21, 2026, and the final allocation on October 22, 2026. No doubt about it, candidates should make sure that they are eligible and enter their choices.

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Kerala NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Round: Key Dates

Candidates participating in the Kerala NEET UG counselling stray vacancy round can check the important dates and deadlines below.

Event

Date

Online option registration begins

October 17, 2026

Option registration closes

October 20, 2026

Provisional allotment publication

October 21, 2026

Final allotment publication

October 22, 2026

Joining at allotted colleges after fee payment

October 23–26, 2026

Updating admitted candidates' details through OAMS  

October 26, 2026

Candidates should complete registration and option entry before the deadline. They are advised to review the available seats and arrange their college preferences in the order in which they wish to be considered for allotment.

Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2026: Eligibility Guidelines

CEE Kerala has specified certain conditions for candidates seeking admission through the stray vacancy round. Candidates must review these guidelines before registering.

-Candidates who continue in admitted status following Phase I, Phase II or Phase III allotments are not eligible to participate in the stray vacancy round.

-Candidates allotted a seat in the third-phase allotment cannot participate in stray vacancy filling.

-Candidates who vacated their seats after October 7, 2026, at 10 AM are not eligible.

-Candidates included in the list of admitted candidates shared by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) after the third round of All India Quota (AIQ) counselling will not be considered.

-Candidates allotted seats through the AIQ stray vacancy allotment, as per the list shared by MCC, are also ineligible.

-Seats allotted through the stray vacancy round cannot be changed under any circumstances.

Kerala NEET UG 2026 Registration Fee

Candidates can check the applicable registration fee according to the courses and categories for which they are applying.

Candidate category

Registration fee

Candidates applying only for Government MBBS/BDS courses

Rs 10,000

Candidates applying for both Government and Self Financing MBBS/BDS courses

Rs 25,000

Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OEC categories

Rs 5,000

Candidates are advised to verify the applicable fee and payment instructions on the official CEE Kerala website before completing the registration process.

How to Register for Kerala NEET UG 2026 Stray Vacancy Allotment?

Eligible candidates can follow these steps to complete the registration and option entry process:

1. Visit the official website,cee.kerala.gov.in.

2. Find the Kerala NEET UG stray vacancy option registration link.

3. Open the relevant link and complete the required registration process.

4. Check the published vacancy list for available seats in Government and Self-Financing Colleges.

5. Enter college and course options in order of preference.

6. Review the details and submit the options before October 20, 2026, at 6 PM.

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Candidates should regularly check the official website for allotment updates, joining instructions, and any other notifications issued by CEE Kerala.