Kerala Medical Admission 2026: NEET UG Students Must Apply for MBBS, BDS & AYUSH Courses
Kerala Medical Admission 2026–27: Apply online for MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and Medical Allied courses through CEE Kerala. Check NEET UG 2026 eligibility, nativity criteria, application dates, academic requirements and course-wise admission details.
Admissions to Medical and Medical Allied degree courses in Kerala for the academic year 2026–27 are conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala through a centralized online process. Candidates seeking admission to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH courses (BAMS, BHMS, BSMS, BUMS) and Medical Allied programmes such as Agriculture, Veterinary, Fisheries and Biotechnology must qualify NEET UG 2026 and satisfy the prescribed nativity, academic and eligibility criteria as notified in the official prospectus.
Courses Offered for Admission 2026–27 (Kerala)
For the academic year 2026–27, admissions in Kerala are offered across a wide range of Medical and Medical Allied degree courses. These programmes include MBBS, BDS, AYUSH courses such as BAMS, BHMS, BSMS, BUMS, along with Medical Allied courses in Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Veterinary Science, Biotechnology and Climate & Environmental Studies. Admission to most medical and allied courses is based on NEET UG 2026 qualification as per state and national regulations.
| Course Category | Degree Courses Offered |
| A. Medical Courses | MBBS BDS BHMS (Homoeopathy) BAMS (Ayurveda) BSMS (Siddha) BUMS (Unani) |
| B. Medical Allied Courses | B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture B.Sc (Hons.) Forestry B.Sc (Hons.) Co-operation & Banking / Agri Business Management B.Sc (Hons.) Climate Change & Environmental Science B.Tech Biotechnology (Kerala Agricultural University) BVSc & AH (Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry) BFSc (Fisheries Science) |
Important: Candidates seeking admission to Medical and Medical Allied courses must compulsorily appear and qualify in NEET UG 2026 conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Entrance Examinations Required for Kerala Admissions 2026–27
Admission to professional courses in Kerala for the academic year 2026–27 is strictly based on national-level entrance examinations conducted by the respective authorities. Candidates must qualify in the appropriate entrance test depending on the course they are applying for, as outlined below.
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Entrance Examination Courses for Which It Is Mandatory NEET UG 2026 MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BAMS, BSMS, BUMS,
Medical Allied Courses including Agriculture, Forestry, Veterinary, Fisheries and related programmesKEAM Entrance Examination 2026 Engineering Courses and Pharmacy Courses
(Conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations – CEE, Kerala)NATA 2026 Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) Course
Qualification required on or before 30 June 2026Application Schedule – Kerala Admission 2026
Candidates seeking admission to Medical, Medical Allied, Engineering, Architecture and Pharmacy courses in Kerala for the academic year 2026–27 must strictly follow the official online application timeline notified by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala.
Activity Timeline Online Application Start Date 05 January 2026 Last Date to Submit Online Application 31 January 2026 (5:00 PM) Last Date to Upload Supporting Certificates 07 February 2026 (5:00 PM) Candidates must apply online only through the official website www.cee.kerala.gov.in. Only one application should be submitted for all courses. No hard copies are required to be sent to the CEE office.
Eligibility for Admission – Nativity Criteria (Kerala 2026)
Admission to professional courses in Kerala is governed by strict nativity-based eligibility rules. Only Indian citizens are eligible, while OCI/PIO card holders are treated at par with Indian citizens only for admission purposes, without any reservation or fee concession. Based on nativity, candidates are classified into Keralite, Non-Keralite Category I (NK I) and Non-Keralite Category II (NK II).
Category Eligibility Conditions Reservation / Fee Concession Keralite Candidates of Kerala origin. Children of All India Service (AIS) officers allotted to Kerala cadre are also treated as Keralites. Eligible for Communal, Special, PwD reservation and fee concession (AIS children not eligible for reservation). Non-Keralite Category I (NK I) Candidates not of Kerala origin but fulfilling any one of the following: - Studied qualifying course in Kerala with parents serving Govt. of India/Defence posted in Kerala
- Studied qualifying course in Kerala with parents serving Govt. of Kerala (minimum 2 years)
- Resident of Kerala for 5 years within last 12 years of study
- School studies in Kerala from Std. VIII to XII
Not eligible for reservation or fee concession;
Eligible only for State Merit seatsNon-Keralite Category II (NK II) Candidates who do not qualify as Keralite or NK I. Eligible for limited seats in self-financing institutions and certain management quota seats as notified. Not eligible for reservation or fee concession;
Not eligible for Government Medical & Medical Allied collegesFor MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS and BUMS courses in self-financing medical colleges, 15% seats are available to candidates irrespective of domicile, based on NEET UG 2026 rank. However, reservation benefits are not applicable to Non-Keralite candidates.
Academic Qualification Requirements for Kerala Medical & Allied Admissions 2026
The table below outlines the academic eligibility criteria for Kerala Medical and Medical Allied course admissions 2026. It highlights the required 10+2 subjects, language conditions where applicable, and the minimum qualifying marks necessary for candidates seeking admission through the Kerala state admission process 2026.
Course Eligibility Requirement MBBS / BDS 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology & English with 50% aggregate in PCB BAMS / BHMS 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology (Biology mandatory for BHMS) BSMS 10+2 with PCB; Tamil language requirement applicable BUMS 10+2 with PCB; Urdu/Arabic/Persian language requirement applicable Agriculture / Forestry / Fisheries / Biotechnology 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology with 50% aggregate BVSc & AH 10+2 with English, Physics, Chemistry & Biology with 50% aggregate Only candidates who qualify NEET UG 2026 and satisfy the prescribed nativity and academic eligibility will be considered for admission to Medical and Medical Allied courses in Kerala.
Important Instructions for Applicants
- Use valid personal mobile number and email ID only
- Upload SSLC certificate, recent photo, signature, DOB proof and nativity correctly
- No postal communication will be sent by CEE
- All updates will be published on cee.kerala.gov.in
Candidates are strongly advised to check the official CEE website regularly for KEAM 2026 notifications, rank list, allotment schedule and counselling updates.