Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2026 Phase 3 Option Registration Begins; Check How to Fill Fresh Choices

The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala has opened fresh option registration for the Third Phase allotment to MBBS and BDS courses under the Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) 2026 process. The notification was issued on September 28, 2026 on the official portal at cee.kerala.gov.in.

The Phase 3 window allows candidates to submit a fresh set of college and course preferences. Options recorded in the earlier phases will not be carried forward. Candidates seeking a Round 3 seat must log in and re-enter their choices within the notified deadline.

Phase 3 covers State Quota MBBS and BDS seats in government colleges. It also covers seats in self-financing medical and dental colleges under the state pool. 

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Kerala NEET UG 2026 Phase 3 Schedule

Candidates must refer to the official Phase 3 notification for the exact deadline for option confirmation. The document has been posted under the Notifications section of the KEAM 2026 candidate portal.

Who Is Eligible to Register for Phase 3?

The fresh option registration is open to eligible candidates present in the KEAM 2026 medical rank list. This includes those who did not receive a Phase 1 or Phase 2 allotment. It also includes candidates who opted out of Phase 2 or wish to be considered for newly added seats.

Candidates who have already joined a college in Phase 2 and are satisfied with that seat need not register again. Only those willing to move to a higher preference or a new seat should participate in Phase 3.

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How to Fill Fresh Options for Kerala NEET UG Phase 3?

The option registration is fully online. Candidates must use their KEAM 2026 application number and password to log in. The steps are as follows:

1. Visit the official portal at cee.kerala.gov.in.
2. Open the KEAM 2026 Candidate Portal link.
3. Log in with the application number and password.
4. Click on the Fresh Option Registration link for Third Phase.
5. Select preferred colleges and courses in order of priority.
6. Save the entries and confirm the final list before the deadline.
7. Download and keep a printout of the confirmed option list.

Only saved and confirmed options will be considered for allotment. Unconfirmed choices will not be processed by the system.

How to Calculate Priority in Kerala NEET UG Allotment?

Allotment in Kerala state counselling is based on the NEET UG 2026 all-India score and the candidate's rank in the state list. Reservation categories, communal quotas, and special reservations apply as per the KEAM 2026 prospectus.

Order of Options

The order in which colleges and courses are listed matters. The system considers the highest available option based on rank. Candidates should place their most preferred choice at the top.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Read the official Phase 3 notification on cee.kerala.gov.in in full.
2. Keep your KEAM 2026 login credentials ready before starting.
3. Prepare a shortlist of preferred colleges and courses in priority order.
4. Log in and enter fresh options through the candidate portal.
5. Save and confirm your final list well before the deadline.
6. Take a printout of the confirmed options for your records.
7. Track allotment updates on the CEE Kerala website daily.

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