Kerala AYUSH UG 2026 Phase 1 Option Registration Begins at cee.kerala.gov.in; Check Steps to Lock Choices

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala has commenced the Phase 1 option registration for the Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) Undergraduate 2026 admissions on the official website of CEE Kerala at cee.kerala.gov.in. The option registration facility is open for candidates seeking admission to Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Siddha, Unani, and Medical Allied courses under the state quota.

Eligible candidates must log in to the KEAM 2026 candidate portal and lock their preferred colleges and courses within the notified window. As per the official notification, all candidates are required to submit fresh options for this AYUSH allotment phase, even if they had registered options during earlier rounds.

Kerala AYUSH UG 2026 Key Details

Courses Covered Under AYUSH UG 2026

The Phase 1 option registration covers seats across five undergraduate streams offered in Kerala. Candidates can list preferences across all eligible colleges and courses.

• Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS)
• Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)
• Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS)
• Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery (BUMS)
• Medical Allied programmes notified by CEE Kerala

How to Register Options for Kerala AYUSH UG 2026?

Candidates must complete the option registration through the KEAM 2026 candidate portal. The steps are listed below.

1. Visit the official website at cee.kerala.gov.in.
2. Click on the KEAM 2026 candidate portal login link.
3. Log in using the application number and password.
4. Open the option registration section for AYUSH courses.
5. Select and arrange preferred colleges and courses in order.
6. Save the options and lock the final list before the deadline.
7. Download the confirmation page for future reference.

Fee and Payment Rules

Candidates who have already paid the option registration fee during the MBBS and BDS counselling rounds are not required to pay again for this AYUSH phase. Candidates registering for the first time must pay the option registration fee online through the portal.

The option registration fee will be adjusted against the tuition fee once the candidate takes admission to the allotted college. Candidates should keep the payment receipt safe until admission is completed.

Important Points for Candidates

• Fresh options must be entered for the AYUSH phase without relying on earlier saved choices.
• Candidates failing to take admission after receiving an allotment may lose the seat.
• Such candidates may also be excluded from further allotment rounds.
• Options once locked cannot be edited after the deadline closes.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Visit the official KEAM 2026 portal at cee.kerala.gov.in without delay.
2. Log in and verify personal details and category information.
3. Shortlist preferred AYUSH colleges and courses in priority order.
4. Enter fresh options in the AYUSH registration section.
5. Pay the option registration fee if not already paid earlier.
6. Lock the options and save the confirmation page.