KEAM 2026: Apply for 84 MBBS, 106 BDS stray seats. CEE to announce dates

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has released the tentative vacancy position for KEAM 2026 MBBS and BDS admissions for stray vacancy allotment. This final round of seat allocation aims to fill remaining eligible candidates into seats that became vacant after the main counselling rounds.

A total of 84 MBBS seats and 106 BDS seats are tentatively available across various government and private self-financing medical and dental colleges in Kerala. The stray vacancy allotment process is known for being faster and more competitive, representing a last opportunity for NEET-UG aspirants in Kerala to secure a medical or dental seat.

Overview of MBBS and BDS Vacancies

The released list indicates 84 tentative MBBS seats and 106 tentative BDS seats are available. These vacancies are distributed across both government and private self-financing institutions. The vacancy position includes category-wise breakdowns for General, OBC, SC, ST, and other reserved categories, with the exact number varying by college and course.

Government medical colleges reporting vacancies are located in Idukki, Kasaragod, Palakkad, and Konni (Pathanamthitta district). Among private self-financing medical colleges, Al Azhar Medical College, Azeezia Institute of Medical Sciences, Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Dr. Moopens Medical College, KMCT Medical College, Kerala Medical College, Mount Zion Medical College, Palakkad Institute of Medical Sciences, and Sree Gokulam Medical College have reported vacancies. Notably, Palakkad Institute of Medical Sciences, Mount Zion Medical College, and Sree Gokulam Medical College each have 7 vacant MBBS seats.

For BDS seats, government dental colleges in Alappuzha, Kozhikode, Kannur, Thrissur, and Thiruvananthapuram have reported vacancies. Private dental colleges with reported vacancies include Al Azhar Dental College, Azeezia College of Dental Science, Sree Anjaneya Institute of Dental Sciences, Educare Institute of Dental Sciences, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, KMCT Dental College, MES Dental College, Malabar Dental College, Pushpagiri College of Dental Science, and Sri Sankara Dental College.

Fee Structure and Previous Allotment Rounds

Government medical and dental colleges in Kerala have lower fees, typically ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹1,00,000 per year for Indian nationals. In contrast, private self-financing colleges charge significantly higher fees, often between ₹10 lakh and ₹20 lakh per year. These fees for self-financing colleges are provisional and subject to the final decision of the Government, Fee Regulatory Committee, or judicial bodies.

The KEAM 2026 Round 1 option registration opened on August 15, 2026, at 12:00 PM and closed on August 22, 2026. The final allotment for Round 1 was published on August 22, 2026, with fee payment and college joining taking place from August 23 to 28, 2026, until 4:00 PM, excluding August 26. The registration fee for KEAM 2026 Round 1 was ₹5,000 for General candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST/OEC eligible candidates.

Next Steps for Candidates

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, will announce specific dates and registration windows for the stray allotment. Candidates are advised to monitor the official portal, cee.kerala.gov.in, for these announcements. Missing the registration window will result in the loss of the opportunity for stray allotment.

Candidates should identify colleges with vacancies relevant to their category, research college reputation, location, fees, and facilities, and prepare a ranked choice list based on their preferences. The CEE Kerala, established in 1983, is responsible for conducting entrance examinations and allotments to various professional degree and post-graduate courses based on merit and communal reservation, using a Centralized Allotment Process (CAP) for simplified admissions.

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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