The Kerala NEET UG 2026 seat matrix is expected to be released by CEE Kerala at cee.kerala.gov.in in June 2026, covering approximately 1,050 MBBS seats in government colleges and over 2,200 MBBS seats in private self-financing colleges across state quota, management quota and NRI quota.
CEE Kerala conducts the state-level NEET UG counselling for admission to MBBS and BDS programmes in government and private medical and dental colleges across Kerala. The seat matrix details the total approved intake for each college, the quota-wise split between state quota (85%), All India Quota (15%), management quota and NRI quota, and the reservation distribution within the state quota. The 2026 seat matrix figures below are based on 2025 data and are labelled as expected until CEE Kerala releases the official 2026 prospectus.
- Government medical colleges in Kerala offer approximately 1,050 MBBS seats — split as 890 state quota (85%) and 160 AIQ (15%).
- Private self-financing colleges offer approximately 2,200 MBBS seats split as 50% government quota, 35% management quota and 15% NRI quota.
- BDS seats in government dental colleges total approximately 120; private dental colleges add approximately 800 more BDS seats.
- The official 2026 seat matrix will be published in the CEE Kerala NEET UG 2026 prospectus at cee.kerala.gov.in.
- All figures below are expected, based on 2025 trends, and subject to change upon official release.
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Kerala NEET UG 2026 Seat Matrix Overview
The table below provides a category-wise overview of the expected total MBBS and BDS seats available through CEE Kerala NEET UG 2026 counselling. All figures are expected and based on 2025 data.
| Seat Category | MBBS Seats (Expected) | BDS Seats (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| Govt Colleges — Total | ~1,050 | ~120 |
| Govt — State Quota (85%) | ~890 | ~102 |
| Govt — All India Quota (15%) | ~160 | ~18 |
| Private — Government Quota (50%) | ~1,100 | ~400 |
| Private — Management Quota (35%) | ~770 | ~280 |
| Private — NRI Quota (15%) | ~330 | ~120 |
The All India Quota seats in government colleges are filled by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) at the national level and are not part of CEE Kerala’s state counselling. CEE Kerala fills the remaining 85% state quota seats along with all government quota seats in private colleges.
Government Medical Colleges MBBS Seat Matrix (Expected 2026)
Kerala has eight government medical colleges offering MBBS programmes. The seat split below follows the standard 85% state quota and 15% AIQ pattern. These figures are based on 2025 data and are expected to remain the same for 2026 unless the NMC revises intake.
| College | Total Seats (Expected) | State Quota 85% (Expected) | AIQ 15% (Expected) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Govt. Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram | 150 | 127 | 23 |
| Govt. Medical College, Kozhikode | 150 | 127 | 23 |
| Govt. Medical College, Thrissur | 150 | 127 | 23 |
| Govt. Medical College, Kottayam | 150 | 127 | 23 |
| Govt. Medical College, Alappuzha | 150 | 127 | 23 |
| Govt. Medical College, Kannur | 100 | 85 | 15 |
| Govt. Medical College, Manjeri (Malappuram) | 100 | 85 | 15 |
| Govt. Medical College, Ernakulam | 100 | 85 | 15 |
| Total (Expected) | 1,050 | 890 | 160 |
Students seeking admission through the AIQ must register separately with the MCC. CEE Kerala counselling covers only the state quota seats in these colleges.
Private Self-Financing Medical Colleges MBBS Seats (Expected 2026)
Private self-financing medical colleges in Kerala follow a three-way seat split: 50% government quota (filled by CEE Kerala), 35% management quota and 15% NRI quota. The table below lists select major colleges, each with an expected intake of 100 MBBS seats. The complete list of private colleges will be published in the official CEE Kerala NEET UG 2026 prospectus.
| College | Total Seats (Expected) | Govt Quota 50% (Expected) | Management Quota 35% (Expected) | NRI Quota 15% (Expected) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur | 100 | 50 | 35 | 15 |
| Jubilee Mission Medical College, Thrissur | 100 | 50 | 35 | 15 |
| Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College, Kolenchery | 100 | 50 | 35 | 15 |
| Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Thiruvalla | 100 | 50 | 35 | 15 |
| DM WIMS Medical College, Wayanad | 100 | 50 | 35 | 15 |
| Malabar Medical College, Kozhikode | 100 | 50 | 35 | 15 |
| MES Medical College, Malappuram | 100 | 50 | 35 | 15 |
| Travancore Medical College, Kollam | 100 | 50 | 35 | 15 |
| Sree Gokulam Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram | 100 | 50 | 35 | 15 |
| Believers Church Medical College, Thiruvalla | 100 | 50 | 35 | 15 |
The complete list of private self-financing medical colleges and their approved intake for 2026 will be available in the official CEE Kerala prospectus at cee.kerala.gov.in. Management and NRI quota seats are filled through the respective college management; only the government quota seats are filled through CEE Kerala counselling.
BDS Seat Matrix: Government and Private Dental Colleges (Expected 2026)
BDS admissions in Kerala are also conducted through CEE Kerala NEET UG counselling. Government dental colleges follow the 85% state quota and 15% AIQ split. Private dental colleges follow the 50/35/15 split applicable to all self-financing colleges.
| College | Type | Total BDS Seats (Expected) | State / Govt Quota (Expected) | AIQ / Mgmt / NRI (Expected) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Govt. Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram | Government | 60 | 51 (State Quota) | 9 (AIQ) |
| Govt. Dental College, Kozhikode | Government | 60 | 51 (State Quota) | 9 (AIQ) |
| Private Dental Colleges (approx. 16 colleges) | Self-Financing | ~800 | ~400 (Govt Quota) | ~280 Mgmt + ~120 NRI |
The exact list of private dental colleges and their college-wise BDS seat matrix for 2026 will be published in the CEE Kerala NEET UG 2026 prospectus. Students seeking BDS admission must participate in CEE Kerala counselling and indicate BDS preference during option entry.
Category and Reservation Distribution in State Quota Seats (Expected 2026)
State quota seats in government medical and dental colleges are distributed across reservation categories as per Kerala government norms. The table below shows the expected category-wise distribution based on 2025 norms. Students must hold the relevant certificate issued by competent Kerala government authorities to claim a reserved seat.
| Category | Reservation Percentage (Expected) | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Open Merit / General | ~50% | All eligible students |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 8% | SC certificate, Kerala domicile |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 2% | ST certificate, Kerala domicile |
| Ezhava / Thiyya / Billava (SEBC) | 9% | Community certificate from Kerala |
| Muslim (SEBC) | 8% | Community certificate from Kerala |
| Latin Catholic / SIUC (SEBC) | 3% | Community certificate from Kerala |
| OBC Hindu (SEBC) | 3% | Community certificate from Kerala |
| OEC (Other Eligible Communities) | ~5% | OEC certificate, Kerala domicile |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 10% (within open merit) | EWS income certificate from Kerala |
Students applying under SC, ST, SEBC or OEC categories must ensure their certificates are in the prescribed format and issued by the competent authority in Kerala. EWS reservation applies within the open merit category for students whose family income falls below the prescribed threshold.
Kerala NEET UG 2026 Seat Matrix FAQs
Ques. How many total MBBS seats are available through Kerala NEET UG 2026 counselling?
Ans. Based on 2025 data, approximately 1,050 MBBS seats are available in government medical colleges and over 2,200 MBBS seats in private self-financing colleges through CEE Kerala NEET UG 2026 counselling. Of the private seats, around 1,100 are government quota seats filled through CEE Kerala. The official figures will be confirmed in the CEE Kerala 2026 prospectus.
Ques. What is the state quota and AIQ split for government college seats in Kerala?
Ans. In government medical and dental colleges in Kerala, 85% of seats form the state quota and are filled through CEE Kerala NEET UG counselling. The remaining 15% form the All India Quota (AIQ) and are filled by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) at the national level. Students must register with MCC separately to be considered for AIQ seats.
Ques. How are seats distributed in private self-financing medical colleges in Kerala?
Ans. Private self-financing medical colleges in Kerala follow a three-way split: 50% government quota seats are filled through CEE Kerala counselling, 35% management quota seats are filled by college management, and 15% NRI quota seats are filled by college management for NRI or NRI-sponsored students.
Ques. Where will the official Kerala NEET UG 2026 seat matrix be published?
Ans. The official seat matrix for Kerala NEET UG 2026 will be published in the CEE Kerala NEET UG 2026 prospectus on the official website at cee.kerala.gov.in. It is expected to be released by June 2026 along with the counselling schedule.
Ques. Are BDS seats in Kerala also covered under CEE Kerala NEET UG 2026 counselling?
Ans. Yes. CEE Kerala NEET UG 2026 counselling covers BDS admissions in both government dental colleges and private self-financing dental colleges in Kerala. Government dental colleges in Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode offer 60 BDS seats each, while approximately 16 private dental colleges offer around 800 additional BDS seats in total.
Ques. Which reservation categories apply for state quota seats in Kerala medical colleges?
Ans. State quota seats in Kerala medical colleges are reserved for SC (8%), ST (2%), Ezhava/Thiyya/Billava SEBC (9%), Muslim SEBC (8%), Latin Catholic/SIUC SEBC (3%), OBC Hindu SEBC (3%) and OEC (~5%) categories, with approximately 50% as open merit. EWS reservation of 10% is applied within the open merit category. Students must hold valid community certificates issued by Kerala government authorities.
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