KEAM 2026 BArch Final Category-Wise List Out at cee.kerala.gov.in; Phase 1 Option Registration for Architecture Begins

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala has published the Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) 2026 Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) final category-wise rank list on the official portal at cee.kerala.gov.in. Alongside the list, CEE Kerala has also opened the Phase 1 option registration window for Architecture course admissions.

The notifications were issued on July 14, 2026, through the CEE Kerala notifications page. Candidates seeking admission to BArch programmes in Kerala must now register their college and course preferences online. The category-wise rank list determines seat allotment under the respective reserved quotas.

Only candidates who qualified for BArch admission based on NATA 2026 or JEE Main Paper 2 scores and meet the prescribed academic eligibility criteria appear on this list. Their KEAM roll number, category rank, and eligibility status are available through the candidate portal login.

KEAM 2026 BArch Key Details

What Is the Category-Wise List?

The category-wise list is a separate rank list for candidates claiming reservation benefits. It includes candidates from SC, ST, SEBC, and other communal categories notified in the KEAM 2026 prospectus. Seats under reserved quotas are filled based on this list.

The final list is prepared after verifying the candidate’s eligibility, community, income, and other supporting documents. Candidates whose reservation claims were rejected during verification do not feature under the reserved category. Such candidates remain eligible under the general merit list only.

Also Check: TNEA 2026 Special Reservation Allotment Out at tneaonline.org

How to Check the KEAM 2026 BArch Category List?

• Visit the official CEE Kerala website at cee.kerala.gov.in.
• Click on the Category List link available on the homepage.
• Select the Architecture (BArch) course option.
• Choose the relevant reservation category from the list.
• View the roll numbers and category ranks displayed on the screen.

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How to Register Options for BArch Phase 1?

Option registration is mandatory for participation in the seat allotment process. Candidates must list their preferred colleges in the correct order of priority. Seats will be allotted based on the candidate’s rank, category, seat availability, and registered options.

• Log in to the Candidate Portal at cee.kerala.gov.in using the application number and password.
• Click on the Option Registration link available on the portal dashboard.
• Select the BArch course and browse the list of participating colleges.
• Add colleges in the preferred order of priority.
• Pay the option registration fee online through the available payment modes.
• Save and confirm the final list of options before the notified deadline.

Candidates who do not register their options within the notified window will not be considered for seat allotment under any circumstances. Options confirmed by the candidate will be used during the Phase 1 seat allotment process.

Documents Required for Verification

• KEAM 2026 admit card and rank card
• NATA 2026 or JEE Main Paper 2 scorecard
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
• Nativity certificate for Kerala domicile
• Community and non-creamy layer certificate, if applicable
• Income certificate for fee concession claims

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Action Plan for Candidates

1. Log in to the CEE Kerala candidate portal and check your final category rank.
2. Verify your community, nativity, and eligibility status on the portal.
3. Prepare a preference list of BArch colleges before starting option entry.
4. Complete Phase 1 option registration and pay the fee online.
5. Save a copy of the confirmed option list for future reference.

Also Check

• JoSAA 2026 Round 4 Seat Allotment Result Out at josaa.nic.in
• KEAM 2026 Trial Allotment Released; Provisional Phase 1 Allotment to Be Published
• KEAM 2026 Option Entry Opens at cee.kerala.gov.in
• KCET 2026 Mock Allotment Cutoff Out at cetonline.karnataka.gov.in