KEAM 2026 CAP Round 1 Seat Acceptance Fee: Amount, Payment Modes and Last Date

Students allotted a seat in KEAM 2026 CAP Round 1 must pay the seat acceptance fee online on or before July 6, 2026, through the official CEE Kerala portal at cee.kerala.gov.in to confirm their allotment.

CEE Kerala has released the Round 1 seat allotment under the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) for KEAM 2026. Students allotted a seat must pay the seat acceptance fee online by the deadline. Failure to pay by July 6, 2026 results in cancellation of the allotted seat and loss of all higher-preference options in that stream — these cannot be recovered in subsequent rounds.

• Last date to pay KEAM 2026 CAP Round 1 seat acceptance fee: July 6, 2026.
• Based on KEAM 2025 trends, the expected caution deposit for General/OBC students allotted a government engineering seat is Rs. 1,000.
• SC/ST and OEC students are exempt from the caution deposit; their option registration fee and token fee are adjusted.
• Payment is online only at cee.kerala.gov.in — no cash or offline payment is accepted.
• Paying the fee keeps you eligible for higher-preference seat upgrades in CAP Round 2 and subsequent rounds.

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KEAM 2026 CAP Round 1 Seat Acceptance Fee Amount

The seat acceptance fee for KEAM 2026 CAP Round 1 varies by category and college type. Based on KEAM 2025 trends, the expected fee structure is listed below. CEE Kerala will confirm the exact amounts in the Round 1 allotment memo displayed on the portal and sent to your registered email.

The caution deposit is a one-time online payment confirming your intention to join the allotted seat. The exact fee payable for KEAM 2026 will be displayed in your allotment order on cee.kerala.gov.in. For queries, call CEE Kerala at 0471-2332120 or email ceekinfo.cee@kerala.gov.in.

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How to Pay KEAM 2026 CAP Round 1 Seat Acceptance Fee

Follow these steps to pay the KEAM 2026 CAP Round 1 seat acceptance fee online. Keep your application number, password, and a valid payment instrument ready before you begin.

1. Go to the official CEE Kerala portal at cee.kerala.gov.in/keam2026/.
2. Click on the CAP Round 1 — Seat Acceptance and Fee Remittance link on the homepage.
3. Log in using your KEAM 2026 application number and password.
4. View your allotment details — college name, course, and fee payable are shown on screen.
5. Click Proceed to Pay and select your preferred payment mode.
6. Complete the transaction. A confirmation page appears on successful payment.
7. Download and print the fee payment receipt — this is required when reporting to the allotted college after the final allotment round.

Do not press the back button or refresh the page during the transaction. If the fee is debited but the confirmation page does not appear, check your transaction status on the portal before making another payment attempt.

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Payment Modes Accepted for KEAM 2026 CAP Round 1 Seat Acceptance Fee

CEE Kerala processes the seat acceptance fee entirely online through its secure payment gateway. The accepted payment modes based on previous year trends are listed below. No cash or demand draft is accepted at any stage.

Ensure sufficient balance or credit limit is available before initiating payment. Do not make duplicate payments if the confirmation screen does not load — call the CEE Kerala helpline at 0471-2332120 before retrying.

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KEAM 2026 CAP Round 1 Important Dates

The table below covers key dates for KEAM 2026 CAP Round 1 seat acceptance. Monitor cee.kerala.gov.in regularly for the full allotment schedule including subsequent rounds.

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What Happens After Paying KEAM 2026 CAP Round 1 Fee

Paying the seat acceptance fee confirms your Round 1 allotment and moves you to the next stage of the KEAM 2026 CAP process. Here is what to expect next.

• Round 1 seat is secured — the allotted college and course remain active while you participate in subsequent rounds.
• You are automatically eligible for a higher-preference seat in CAP Round 2; no separate re-registration is required.
• If a better option is allotted in Round 2, the Round 1 seat is cancelled and the fee is adjusted per CEE Kerala’s policy for KEAM 2026.
• Students satisfied with their Round 1 allotment may use the freeze/float/slide option, if offered by CEE Kerala for KEAM 2026, to opt out of further upgrades.
• After the final allotment round, report to the college within the notified deadline with original documents, the allotment order, and the fee payment receipt.