Kerala AYUSH UG counselling 2026 phase 2 option registration begins: confirm choices by 8 October

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Candidates can register and lock their choices for Phase 2 of AYUSH UG Counselling 2026 at cee.kerala.gov.in.
The online option confirmation window opened on October 3, 2026, and will close on October 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
This phase allows eligible candidates to add fresh options or modify existing ones for BAMS, BHMS, BSMS, and BUMS seats.
The provisional second allotment is scheduled for October 9, 2026, with the final allotment on October 10, 2026.
Joining at allotted colleges and fee payment will take place from October 11 to October 14, 2026, until 4:00 PM.

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has commenced the Phase 2 option registration for AYUSH UG Counselling 2026. Eligible candidates can now confirm, rearrange, or delete their options for undergraduate admissions in Ayurveda (BAMS), Homoeopathy (BHMS), Siddha (BSMS), and Unani (BUMS) courses within Kerala. The online option confirmation window opened on October 3, 2026, and will remain accessible until October 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM, on the official portal, cee.kerala.gov.in.

cee.kerala.gov.in homepage — Official website: cee.kerala.gov.in

This phase is open to candidates who qualified NEET UG 2026 and had previously completed the Kerala AYUSH counselling registration. It covers the 85 percent state quota seats across government, aided, and self-financing AYUSH colleges in Kerala. Candidates can hold only one allotment at a time throughout the counselling process.

Phase 2 Option Registration and Subsequent Allotments

Candidates participating in Phase 2 can add fresh options or modify their previously submitted choices. Those who were not satisfied with earlier allotments have the opportunity to rearrange their higher preferences. The entire option registration process is conducted online through the CEE Kerala portal. Following the closure of the registration window, the provisional second allotment is scheduled for publication on October 9, 2026. The final allotment will then be published on October 10, 2026.

After the final allotment, candidates who secure a seat must join their allotted colleges and complete the required fee payment between October 11 and October 14, 2026, up to 4:00 PM. College authorities are mandated to update the details of admitted candidates through the Online Admission Management System (OAMS) by October 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has released a fresh notification detailing these timelines and procedures.

Kerala AYUSH 2026 Phase 2 Important Dates
Event	Date
Online Option Confirmation opens	October 3, 2026
Online Option Confirmation and rearrangement/deletion of options closes	October 8, 2026, 5:00 PM
Publication of Second Allotment (Provisional)	October 9, 2026
Publication of Final Allotment	October 10, 2026
Joining at allotted colleges after payment of required fees	October 11 to October 14, 2026, up to 4:00 PM
College authorities to update details of admitted candidates through OAMS	October 14, 2026, 5:00 PM

Eligibility and Counselling Process Overview

To be eligible for Kerala AYUSH 2026 admission, candidates must have qualified NEET UG 2026 with the required cutoff and must also appear in the Kerala AYUSH rank list. The counselling process manages admissions for BAMS, BHMS, BSMS, and BUMS courses. The remaining 15 percent of AYUSH seats in Kerala are filled through the All India AYUSH Admissions Central Counseling Committee (AACCC) counselling.

The Kerala AYUSH counselling is structured into four distinct phases: Round 1, Round 2, Mop-up Round, and Stray Vacancy Round. Round 1 focuses on initial allotments based on the first option registration. Round 2, currently underway, allows for the rearrangement of options following the results of Round 1. The Mop-up Round is designated for fresh registrations to fill leftover seats, while the Stray Vacancy Round serves as the final opportunity to fill any remaining vacant seats.

Kerala AYUSH 2026 Courses on Offer
Course	Full Form	System of Medicine
BAMS	Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery	Ayurveda
BHMS	Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery	Homoeopathy
BSMS	Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery	Siddha
BUMS	Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery	Unani

Steps for Option Registration

Candidates are advised to follow a specific procedure for the Phase 2 option registration to ensure their choices are correctly submitted. This involves reviewing the list of participating AYUSH colleges and shortlisting courses based on their NEET UG 2026 rank. You can’t ignore to place top preferences first in the option list and remove any choices that are no longer desired.

The final list of options must be saved and locked before the deadline of October 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Failure to lock choices may result in them not being considered for allotment. The official portal, cee.kerala.gov.in, is the sole platform for completing these steps.

Visit cee.kerala.gov.in and log into your account.
Review the list of participating AYUSH colleges carefully.
Shortlist courses based on your NEET UG 2026 rank.
Place top preferences first in the option list.
Remove any choices you no longer want.
Save and lock the final list before the deadline of October 8, 2026, 5:00 PM.

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