Kerala NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Option Registration Deadline Extended; Check Revised Schedule

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala has extended a key NEET UG 2026 counselling deadline. The Round 1 option registration window has been extended further. The revised schedule is now available on the official portal at cee.kerala.gov.in. Candidates must complete college and course preference locking within the new timeline.

The extension provides eligible candidates additional time to finalise their choices. It applies to students who have qualified NEET UG 2026 and completed the KEAM 2026 medical registration process.

Kerala NEET UG 2026 Important Dates

Kerala NEET UG 2026 Counselling Key Details

Candidates should check the official notification for the exact revised closing time. All related Round 1 counselling activities will follow the updated schedule.

Who Is Eligible for Kerala NEET UG 2026 Round 1?

Only NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates who have completed the KEAM 2026 medical registration can participate in the option entry process.

Candidates must fulfil the Kerala domicile requirements and other academic eligibility criteria prescribed by CEE Kerala. The state merit list rank will determine the allotment order in Round 1 counselling.

Non-Kerala candidates can participate for seats available in private and self-financing medical colleges. Category-wise reservation rules will be applicable as per Kerala government guidelines.

Also Check: WB NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling Registration Deadline Extended to August 23 at wbmcc.nic.in

How to Register Options for Kerala NEET UG 2026 Counselling?

Eligible candidates can complete the online option registration process through the official portal using a mobile phone or laptop.

1. Visit the official CEE Kerala website at cee.kerala.gov.in.
2. Click on the KEAM 2026 candidate login portal.
3. Enter the application number and password.
4. Open the Round 1 option registration link.
5. Add preferred colleges and courses in the required order.
6. Save, rearrange and lock the final option list.
7. Download the confirmation slip for future reference.

Also Check: Gujarat NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Revised Merit List Out; Check Category-Wise Rank

What Should Candidates Do Before Locking Options?

Candidates should carefully analyse previous year Kerala medical allotment ranks, college details, fee structure, and hostel facilities before submitting preferences.

Once the options are locked, candidates will not be able to make further changes after the revised deadline expires.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Open cee.kerala.gov.in and read the revised notification in full.
2. Log in using your KEAM 2026 application number and password.
3. Prepare a shortlist of colleges based on rank and fees.
4. Register and lock all options well before the new deadline.
5. Download the final option confirmation slip for personal records.

Also Read

• HP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Counselling Schedule Revised at amruhp.ac.in
• Gujarat NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Revised Merit List Out at medadmgujarat.org
• MCC NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Provisional Seat Allotment Out at mcc.nic.in
• MP NEET UG 2026 Round 1 Revised Counselling Schedule Out at dme.mponline.gov.in