KEAM 2026 CAP Round 2 registration is open to students who did not receive a seat in the first allotment and to those who accepted a Round 1 seat with Float or Slide options and want to upgrade to a higher preference.

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala conducts the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) for KEAM 2026 in multiple rounds. The first allotment is expected around July 8, 2026. Round 2 — the second allotment — is expected in August 2026. Students who did not get their preferred college or branch in Round 1 can participate in Round 2 by registering on the official portal at cee.kerala.gov.in/keam2026.

  • KEAM 2026 Round 1 first allotment is expected around July 8, 2026; CAP Round 2 allotment is expected in August 2026.
  • Students not allotted any seat in Round 1 are automatically eligible for Round 2 — no fresh registration is required.
  • Students allotted in Round 1 who paid the confirmation fee and have higher preferences listed will be automatically considered for Round 2 upgrade.
  • You must confirm higher-order options each phase by logging in and clicking Confirm — missing this deadline removes your remaining preferences for that round.
  • Option registration fee is INR 2,000 for General category students and INR 500 for SC/ST/OEC students.
KEAM 2026 CAP Round 2 Option Registration Portal (COMING SOON) — cee.kerala.gov.in/keam2026

Table of Contents

  1. Who Is Eligible for KEAM 2026 CAP Round 2
  2. Freeze, Float and Slide: Options After Round 1 Allotment
  3. How to Register for KEAM 2026 CAP Round 2
  4. Documents Required for College Reporting
  5. Expected KEAM 2026 CAP Round 2 Schedule
  6. FAQs

Who Is Eligible for KEAM 2026 CAP Round 2

CEE Kerala keeps all students in the KEAM 2026 rank list active in the process across rounds. Your Round 2 eligibility depends on the action you took after Round 1 allotment.

Student Category Eligible for Round 2?
Not allotted any seat in Round 1 Yes — automatically eligible; option registration required for Round 2
Allotted in Round 1, paid confirmation fee, has higher preferences listed Yes — automatically considered for upgrade; must confirm options within each phase deadline
Allotted in Round 1 but did not pay the confirmation fee No — seat is cancelled; re-entry subject to CEE Kerala notification
Chose Freeze after Round 1 allotment No — Freeze means you accepted the seat and opted out of all further rounds
Did not participate in Round 1 option registration at all Subject to CEE notification — check the official portal for specific instructions

The core rule: every student in the KEAM 2026 rank list who remains active in the CAP is eligible for Round 2. If you accepted a Round 1 seat and paid the fee with Float or Slide, you are already in the system — you do not register again. You only need to confirm your participation in each subsequent round by logging in within the confirmation window CEE Kerala announces.

Freeze, Float and Slide: Options After Round 1 Allotment

After Round 1 allotment is published, CEE Kerala asks each allotted student to choose one of three options. Your Round 2 eligibility depends entirely on this choice.

Option What It Means Round 2 Participation
Freeze You accept the allotted seat and withdraw from all future rounds Not eligible for Round 2 or any subsequent round
Float You accept the seat but want a better college or branch from your higher preferences Eligible — your Round 1 seat is retained if no better option is found in Round 2
Slide You accept the seat but want a better branch within the same college only Eligible — your Round 1 branch is retained if no better branch is found in the same college

Critical rule for Round 2 and all subsequent rounds: After each allotment phase, you must log in to the CEE Kerala portal and click the Confirm button to keep your remaining higher-order preferences active. If you miss the confirmation deadline for a given round, your remaining higher preferences are automatically deleted and you will not be allotted any upgrade in that round. This confirmation step is mandatory for every phase after Round 1.

How to Register for KEAM 2026 CAP Round 2

Students who were not allotted a seat in Round 1 must complete fresh option registration for Round 2. Students who accepted a Round 1 seat with Float or Slide only need to confirm their higher preferences. Follow these steps when the Round 2 window opens:

  1. Visit cee.kerala.gov.in/keam2026 and log in with your KEAM 2026 application number and password.
  2. Verify your personal details, category, and nativity information shown on your profile.
  3. Click on the CAP Round 2 Option Registration or Confirm Higher Preferences link from your dashboard.
  4. Enter your college and course preferences in ranked order — your first preference should be your most desired option.
  5. Review the complete preference list carefully before saving. No changes are allowed after the window closes.
  6. Submit your choices and pay the option registration fee online — INR 2,000 for General students; INR 500 for SC/ST/OEC students.
  7. Download and save the option registration confirmation printout for your records.
  8. After Round 2 allotment is published, log in and choose Freeze, Float or Slide within the deadline to secure your allotted seat or continue for Round 3.

CEE Kerala does not permit late registrations under any circumstances. Missing the Round 2 option registration window means you will not receive a seat in Round 2 allotment.

Documents Required for College Reporting After Round 2

No fresh document uploads are required for Round 2 registration if your KEAM 2026 profile was complete in Round 1. Carry originals and photocopies of the following when reporting to the allotted college after Round 2 allotment:

Document Purpose
KEAM 2026 Admit Card Identity and exam participation proof
KEAM 2026 Rank Card / Result Allotment rank proof
KEAM 2026 Allotment Memo (Round 2) Downloaded from CEE portal after Round 2 allotment
Class 10 Certificate and Mark Sheet Date of birth verification
Class 12 Mark Sheet and Pass Certificate Qualifying examination eligibility proof
Transfer Certificate from last institution Required for college admission process
Conduct Certificate from last institution Required for college admission process
Category / Caste Certificate (if applicable) Reserved category seat proof
Nativity / Domicile Certificate Kerala state residency proof
Income Certificate (if applicable) Fee concession or EWS quota claim
Aadhaar Card or Passport (photo ID) Identity verification at college
Passport-size photographs (multiple sets) College admission formalities

All information in your documents must match your KEAM 2026 application form exactly. Any mismatch can result in rejection at the college reporting stage.

Expected KEAM 2026 CAP Round 2 Schedule

CEE Kerala has not announced official Round 2 dates as of early July 2026. The following is the expected schedule based on typical KEAM CAP timelines from previous years. All dates must be confirmed on cee.kerala.gov.in/keam2026 when officially announced.

Event Expected Date (2026)
KEAM 2026 CAP Round 1 First Allotment Around July 8, 2026 (expected)
Round 1 Seat Confirmation Fee Payment Deadline July 2026, within days of allotment (expected)
CAP Round 2 Option Registration Opens August 2026 (expected)
Last Date for Round 2 Option Registration and Confirmation August 2026, 2-3 days after opening (expected)
CAP Round 2 Allotment Result August 2026 (expected)
Round 2 Seat Confirmation and College Reporting August-September 2026 (expected)
CAP Round 3 / Mop-up Round September-October 2026 (expected)

KEAM 2026 CAP Round 2 Registration FAQs

Ques. Who is eligible for KEAM 2026 CAP Round 2 registration?

Ans. Students who were not allotted any seat in Round 1 and those who accepted a Round 1 seat with Float or Slide options are eligible for Round 2. Students who chose Freeze after Round 1 or did not pay the seat confirmation fee are not eligible for further rounds.

Ques. Do I need to register again for Round 2 if I accepted a Round 1 seat?

Ans. No. If you accepted a Round 1 seat, paid the confirmation fee and chose Float or Slide, you are automatically in the system for Round 2. You only need to log in and confirm your higher-order preferences within the Round 2 confirmation window announced by CEE Kerala.

Ques. What is the confirmation step required for each KEAM CAP round?

Ans. After each allotment phase, CEE Kerala requires you to log in at cee.kerala.gov.in/keam2026 and click the Confirm button to retain your remaining higher preferences for the next round. Missing this deadline causes your higher-order options to be automatically deleted, making you ineligible for upgrade in that round.

Ques. When will KEAM 2026 CAP Round 2 allotment be released?

Ans. Based on past KEAM CAP timelines, Round 2 allotment is expected in August 2026. The exact date will be published by CEE Kerala on the official portal at cee.kerala.gov.in/keam2026. No official date has been announced as of early July 2026.

Ques. What is the option registration fee for KEAM 2026 CAP Round 2?

Ans. The option registration fee for KEAM 2026 CAP is INR 2,000 for General category students and INR 500 for SC/ST/OEC students and those from Juvenile/Nirbhaya/SreeChitra Homes. The fee is paid online on the CEE Kerala portal.

Ques. Will I lose my Round 1 seat if I participate in Round 2 with Float?

Ans. No. If you chose Float after Round 1 allotment, your Round 1 seat is retained if Round 2 does not find a better option from your higher preferences. You can only gain from Float — you cannot lose your existing seat through it.