Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2026: Fees, Seat Matrix, Eligibility and Counselling Rounds

Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2026 is the state-level admission process for MD, MS, PG Diploma, and DNB courses offered by government, private, and self-financing medical colleges in Kerala. The counselling is conducted online by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, based on NEET PG 2026 merit. Candidates who qualify NEET PG, finish their internship on time, and meet CEE Kerala’s eligibility can apply for State Quota, Management Quota, and NRI Quota seats. To register, fill choices, check seat allotment, or download notifications, visit the official website at cee.kerala.gov.in.

Kerala NEET PG Counselling and Registration Process 2026

Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2026, conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, includes online registration, fee payment, document upload, state merit list and seat matrix publication, choice filling and locking, seat allotment, document verification, and reporting to the allotted college for admission confirmation.

Kerala NEET PG Fees 2026: Complete College-Wise Fee Structure

Explore Kerala’s NEET PG 2026 fee structure across government, private, and deemed medical colleges. This guide covers course-wise fees for MD/MS programs, management and NRI quota costs, annual fee variations, and hostel/other charges. Compare fees college-wise to plan your budget before counselling begins. Ideal for aspirants seeking clarity on affordable government seats versus higher private/deemed institution costs in Kerala.

Kerala Private Medical Colleges MD/MS Seat Matrix

The private medical colleges’ seat matrix in Kerala provides a specialty-wise overview of MD/MS seats available through Kerala NEET PG counselling 2026. It helps candidates understand seat distribution across various branches, including general medicine, surgery, pediatrics, orthopedics, and radiodiagnosis. Reviewing the latest seat matrix is essential for making informed choices during counselling and improving admission chances in preferred colleges and specialties. 

Kerala NEET PG Counselling Expected Cut off 2026

The Kerala NEET PG Cut Off is the minimum qualifying percentile and expected score required for candidates to participate in the state counselling process conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala. The cutoff varies by category, counselling round, seat type, and specialty. Candidates meeting the required cutoff become eligible for admission to MD, MS, PG Diploma, and DNB courses in Kerala medical colleges.

Category	Qualifying Percentile	Expected Cutoff Score (2026)	Previous Year Cutoff Score (2025)
General / Unreserved	50th percentile	300–320	302
SC / ST / OBC (Reserved)	40th percentile	250–270	255
PwD (General)	45th percentile	280–290	285
Service Quota (Govt. Doctors)	As per category	Similar to General or Reserved	300 (General Service)
NRI Quota	50th percentile	300–320	302

Cut-off Disclaimer: The above scores are expected estimates based on previous counselling trends and may change after the official NEET PG 2026 result and counselling notification.

Kerala NEET PG Counselling Registration Fees

The application fee for Kerala PG Counselling varies according to the candidate’s category and quota. Applicants should pay the prescribed fee during the online registration process, as incomplete fee payment may lead to rejection of the application.

Kerala NEET PG Counselling Eligibility Criteria

To register for Kerala CEE PG Medical counselling, candidates must meet the following conditions:

• Qualify NEET PG for the relevant academic year with a score at or above the cutoff percentile prescribed by NBEMS.

• Hold an MBBS (or BDS, for dental PG courses) degree from a college recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC).

• Have completed or will complete the compulsory rotatory internship before the deadline specified in the official CEE notification.

• Be registered with the Kerala Medical Council or the relevant State Medical Council – provisional registration is accepted at the counselling stage.

• Fall under one of the recognised categories for reservation purposes: General/Forward, EWS, OBC, SC, ST, or Kerala’s own SEBC classification, if claiming a reserved seat.

There is no upper age limit for admission to PG medical courses in Kerala, which is a relief for candidates who’ve taken a gap year or two between MBBS and PG entrance.

Who Can Apply for Kerala NEET PG Counselling?

Candidates who have qualified NEET PG 2026, completed their MBBS degree and compulsory internship before the prescribed cutoff date, possess valid medical registration, and satisfy Kerala CEE eligibility requirements can apply. Eligible candidates may participate under State Quota, Management Quota, or NRI Quota according to the official rules.

Documents Required for Kerala NEET PG Counselling

Keep both originals and self-attested photocopies ready for verification at every stage – document mismatches are the single biggest reason candidates lose allotted seats. The standard checklist includes:

• NEET PG admit card and scorecard

• MBBS degree certificate or provisional pass certificate

• Internship completion certificate (properly sealed and signed)

• Permanent or provisional registration certificate from the MCI/NMC or State Medical Council

• Kerala domicile certificate, where applicable

• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC non-creamy layer/SEBC/EWS) issued within the current financial year

• Community and income certificate, if claiming reservation

• Passport-size photographs in the specified format

• Valid government photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, or voter ID)

• Transfer and conduct certificates from your MBBS college

A domicile certificate can take two to four weeks to process through the local Village Officer or Tahsildar’s office, so it is worth applying for one well before choice-filling opens rather than scrambling once the merit list is out.

Kerala NEET PG Counselling Reservation Policy

Kerala’s reservation structure for PG medical seats is more layered than most states, and it’s worth understanding each category before you fill in your options:

• SC/ST reservation: Standard constitutional reservation applicable across all government seats.

• OBC reservation: Available to candidates with a valid Kerala OBC certificate and non-creamy layer status.

• SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Classes): A Kerala-specific category covering communities such as Ezhava, Thiyya, and Billava, carrying a 12% reservation.

• EWS (Economically Weaker Section): For candidates from the general category who meet the income and asset criteria.

• Latin Catholic and other community-specific reservations: These apply only to designated government medical colleges and not across the entire seat matrix, so it’s essential to check college-wise reservation details in the seat matrix published before counselling.

• PwD (Persons with Disability): Reserved seats as per NMC guidelines, subject to a valid disability certificate from an authorised medical board.

Approximately 85% of seats in government medical colleges are filled through the state merit list (state quota), while the remaining seats follow All India Quota norms where applicable, alongside management and NRI quota seats in self-financing and private colleges.

Kerala NEET PG Domicile Criteria

Unlike NEET UG, domicile-based reservation at the PG level works differently because NTA has removed domicile-based state reservation from the national NEET PG framework – but Kerala’s own state counselling still applies domicile checks for state quota seats.

Kerala classifies PG applicants broadly as:

• Keralites: Candidates who are permanent residents of Kerala, eligible for full state quota benefits and fee concessions where applicable.

• Non-Keralite Category I (NK-I): Wards of non-Keralite parents who completed their MBBS from a medical college in Kerala and have opted for Kerala as their domicile – these candidates remain eligible for Kerala PG medical admission under state quota.

• Non-Keralite Category II (NK-II): Candidates who don’t fall under NK-I are restricted to open quota management seats in private self-financing medical colleges only; they cannot compete for state quota government seats.

Only a domicile certificate issued by the competent Kerala authority – typically the Village Officer or Tahsildar – is accepted as valid proof. Community and residence certificates issued by other states, or self-declared address proofs, will not be accepted during document verification.

How Many NEET PG Counselling Rounds Are There

NEET PG Counselling is generally conducted in four rounds to fill MD, MS, PG Diploma, and DNB seats based on NEET PG merit. The counselling process includes Round 1, Round 2, Mop-up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round. Candidates who are not allotted a seat or wish to upgrade their allotment may be eligible to participate in subsequent rounds, subject to the counselling rules and eligibility criteria.

• Round 1: Based on the state merit list, candidates fill and lock their options; allotment is made purely on rank, category eligibility, and the choices submitted.

• Round 2: Allows candidates to upgrade to a better preference, join fresh vacancies, or retain their Round 1 seat while trying for an upgrade.

• Mop-up round: Fresh registration is usually opened for candidates who did not participate in Round 1 or Round 2, filling seats vacated due to non-reporting or category conversion.

• Stray vacancy round: The final round, addressing any seats still vacant after the mop-up round – usually held in the last week of the counselling cycle.

A candidate who wants to hold onto an allotted seat while still trying for an upgrade in the next round can typically choose the “Retain” option during choice-filling, rather than resigning the seat outright. Missing a reporting deadline at any round generally results in forfeiture of both the seat and the non-refundable portion of the fee paid.

Kerala NEET PG Counselling Important Dates

The table below highlights the important dates and tentative schedule for Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2026. Candidates should regularly check the official counselling notifications, as the schedule may be revised by the counselling authority.

Explore NEET PG Counselling Guides for Other States

Planning to participate in multiple state NEET PG counselling? Explore our detailed state-wise counselling guides to compare eligibility, registration process, merit list, seat matrix, reservation policy, fees, cut off, and counselling schedule before making your final choice.

• Uttar Pradesh NEET PG Counselling
• Gujarat NEET PG Counselling
• Karnataka NEET PG Counselling
• Tamil Nadu NEET PG Counselling
• Madhya Pradesh NEET PG Counselling
• Rajasthan NEET PG Counselling
• Punjab NEET PG Counselling
• Delhi NEET PG Counselling
• Uttarakhand NEET PG Counselling
• Andhra Pradesh NEET PG Counselling
• Odisha NEET PG Counselling
• Jharkhand NEET PG Counselling
• Chhattisgarh NEET PG Counselling
• Haryana NEET PG Counselling
• Maharashtra NEET PG Counselling
• Telangana NEET PG Counselling

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