Kerala NEET UG Fresh Registration Reopens

Kerala NEET UG Fresh Registration Reopens

🚨 Important Update: Kerala CEE has reopened the application facility for Medical & Medical Allied courses under KEAM 2026.

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Fresh candidates can submit a new application, while existing KEAM applicants can add Medical courses and eligible reservation claims.

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala has announced a fresh application opportunity for candidates seeking admission to Medical and Medical Allied courses for 2026–27.

The official CEE Kerala press-release page lists this update on 23 July 2026.

What Changed

CEE Kerala has opened two separate facilities:

• Fresh Application: For candidates who have not submitted a KEAM 2026 application earlier.
• Add Course / Claims: For candidates who already have a KEAM 2026 application and now want to add Medical & Medical Allied courses or eligible reservation claims.

Courses Covered

The Medical/AYUSH courses include:

• MBBS
• BDS
• BAMS
• BHMS
• BSMS
• BUMS

Medical Allied courses covered under KEAM are also included as applicable.

Who Is Affected

#### Fresh Applicants

Candidates who:

• Have qualified NEET UG 2026
• Want Kerala Medical/AYUSH admission
• Did not submit any KEAM 2026 application earlier

can now submit a fresh application.

#### Existing KEAM Applicants

Candidates who already applied for courses such as:

• Engineering
• Architecture
• Pharmacy
• Other KEAM courses

should not create a second application.

They should use the KEAM 2026 Candidate Portal to add Medical & Medical Allied courses and eligible claims.

⚠️ Important: Multiple applications may affect candidature. Existing KEAM applicants should use the existing application instead of creating a fresh one.

Reservation Claims That May Be Added

Eligible candidates can add applicable claims such as:

• NRI
• Minority
• EWS
• Community reservation
• Special reservation
• Income-based fee concession

Supporting certificates must be uploaded correctly wherever required.

⚠️ Document Warning: Reservation or quota claims may not be accepted later if the required supporting documents are not submitted within the permitted application window.

What Students Should Do Now

#### For Fresh Applicants

1. Visit the official CEE Kerala website.
2. Open KEAM 2026 – Online Application.
3. Complete candidate registration.
4. Enter personal, academic and NEET UG 2026 details.
5. Select Medical & Medical Allied courses.
6. Upload required documents and reservation certificates.
7. Pay the applicable fee online.
8. Complete final submission.
9. Download and save the Application Acknowledgement Page.

#### For Existing KEAM Applicants

1. Open the KEAM 2026 Candidate Portal.
2. Login using Application Number and Password.
3. Select the option to Add Course.
4. Add Medical & Medical Allied courses.
5. Add applicable NRI/Minority/Category or other eligible claims.
6. Upload supporting certificates.
7. Complete payment if additional fee is applicable.
8. Save the updated application acknowledgement.

Application Deadline

Current reports quoting the CEE notification state that the facility is available until:

⏰ 27 July 2026, 11:00 AM

The official CEE portal confirms that the fresh Medical & Medical Allied application/course-addition facility is active. The direct 2026 notice PDF containing the deadline was not retrievable during this check, so students should verify the live deadline on the CEE Candidate Portal before final submission.

Important Rules

• Only NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates are eligible for Medical/Medical Allied admission.
• Existing KEAM applicants should not submit another fresh application.
• Reservation documents should be uploaded during the permitted window.
• Fee payment must be completed online.
• Keep a copy of the final acknowledgement.
• Do not wait until the last hour.

Official Links

• CEE Kerala:

https://www.cee.kerala.gov.in/

• KEAM 2026 Portal:

https://cee.kerala.gov.in/keam2026/

• Official CEE Kerala Press Releases:

https://www.cee-kerala.org/whatsnew/press-releases

Hire Guide Education Advice

This is an important opportunity for students who missed the original KEAM application or did not earlier select Medical courses.

Fresh applicants should complete the full process early. Existing applicants should carefully add the correct Medical/AYUSH courses and reservation claims without creating a duplicate application.

Keep all NEET, category, NRI, minority, EWS and application documents ready for the next stages of Kerala counselling.