| Updated On - Oct 19, 2026
CEE Kerala has opened the stray vacancy round option registration for MBBS and BDS seats at cee.kerala.gov.in. Eligible candidates must file fresh options to secure seats left vacant after Phase 3 allotment.
The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala has opened the stray vacancy round option registration for the Kerala NEET Undergraduate (UG) 2026 counselling. The notification was issued on October 19, 2026, on the official portal at cee.kerala.gov.in. Eligible candidates can now file fresh options for MBBS and BDS seats.
The stray round aims to fill seats that remain vacant after the Phase 3 allotment. Candidates must log in using their application number and password. Fresh choice filling is mandatory for participation in this round.
Kerala NEET UG 2026 Stray Round Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Web site opens for online option registration | October 17, 2026 |
| Option registration facility ends | October 20, 2026, 06:00 PM |
| Allotment Publication (Provisional) | October 21, 2026 |
| Final Allotment Publication | October 22, 2026 |
| Joining time to allotted colleges after paying the fees/balance fee (if applicable) as shown in the allotment memo | October 23, 2026 to October 26, 2026, 4:00 PM |
| Time to update the details of admitted candidates through OAMS | October 26, 2026, 5:00 PM |
Check Here: Kerala NEET UG 2026 Stray Round Official PDF
Who Is Eligible for the Stray Vacancy Round?
Eligibility for this round carries strict exclusions issued by CEE Kerala. Candidates who received a Phase 3 allotment and joined that seat cannot participate. Those who surrendered a seat after 10:00 AM on October 7, 2026 are also barred.
Candidates holding or joining an All India Quota seat at the time of this round are not eligible. All other candidates on the Kerala NEET rank list with vacant category status may apply.
Also Check: Odisha NEET UG Stray Round Final Merit List 2026 Released at ojee.nic.in
Why the Stray Vacancy Round Matters for Kerala Aspirants
The stray round is the final state-level allotment for MBBS and BDS seats in Kerala this year. Vacancies left unfilled after this stage are forfeited for the current admission cycle. Aspirants on the margins of the rank list often convert through this round.
Candidates with higher ranks may also use this round to upgrade to a preferred college. The CEE will publish the allotment result after the registration window closes.
Also Check: Jharkhand NEET UG Stray Round Seat Matrix 2026 Released at jceceb.jharkhand.gov.in
Kerala NEET UG 2026 Stray Round Key Details
The round covers vacant seats across government and self-financing medical and dental colleges in the state. Previous option data stands cancelled for this stage. Candidates must enter new preferences within the registration window.
| Particular | Details |
| Issuing Authority | Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala |
| Counselling Stage | Stray Vacancy Round |
| Courses Covered | MBBS and BDS |
| Mode of Registration | Online at cee.kerala.gov.in |
| Helpline Numbers | 0471-2332120 and 0471-2338487 |
How to Register Options for the Kerala NEET UG 2026 Stray Round?
The option registration happens entirely online on the CEE Kerala candidate portal. Candidates should complete every step before the published deadline.
- Visit the official CEE Kerala website at cee.kerala.gov.in.
- Open the KEAM 2026 candidate portal link on the homepage.
- Log in using your application number and password.
- Select the stray vacancy option registration module.
- Add preferred colleges and courses in order of priority.
- Review the entries and save them before the window closes.
Also Check: West Bengal NEET UG 2026 Stray Round Merit List Released at wbmcc.nic.in
The stray round is the last chance to secure a Kerala MBBS or BDS seat this year. Missing this window ends your state quota admission route for 2026.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Visit cee.kerala.gov.in and open the KEAM 2026 portal.
- Confirm your eligibility by checking the exclusion list carefully.
- Keep your application number and password ready for login.
- Prepare a shortlist of preferred colleges and courses in advance.
- Register fresh options and save them within the deadline.
- Monitor the portal daily for the allotment result and reporting instructions.
The stray round allotment result and the college reporting schedule will follow shortly. Track cee.kerala.gov.in for the next official notification.
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