Kerala NEET PG Counselling 2026 Admissions

The Government of Kerala has approved the prospectus for Medical Post Graduate Degree Course admissions for the 2026-27 academic session. Candidates with an eligible MBBS qualification who have appeared in NEET PG 2026 and meet the applicable requirements should review the prospectus before seeking admission.

The counselling covers state quota and self-financing seats in government medical colleges, the Regional Cancer Centre (RCC) in Thiruvananthapuram, and non-government medical institutions in Kerala. The prospectus order was issued on 4 October 2026; the application opening and closing dates have not been provided in the notification. Applications and seat allotments are to be handled online through the centralised allotment process (CAP), with ranks based on NEET PG 2026 results.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The notification does not state a total seat count or a course-wise vacancy breakdown. Admissions are for Medical Post Graduate Degree courses at government medical colleges, RCC Thiruvananthapuram, and non-government medical institutions in Kerala, across state quota and self-financing seats. The prospectus provides for 10% of seats under the Service Quota; actual availability and allotment are subject to the applicable rules and seat position.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants must hold an MBBS qualification recognised by the National Medical Commission (NMC), complete their rotating internship by 30 September 2026, and have registration with the Kerala State Medical Council as required for admission. Candidates must also meet the NEET PG 2026 qualifying percentile for their category. The listed cutoffs are 50th percentile for General and EWS candidates, 45th percentile for General-PwD and EWS-PwD candidates, and 40th percentile for SC, ST and SEBC candidates, including applicable PwD categories. Meeting the cutoff permits participation but does not guarantee a seat; rank, seat availability and counselling rules also apply.

The regular postgraduate degree course lasts three years. Eligible candidates who already hold a PG Diploma may complete the degree course in two years, as stated in the prospectus.

Age Limit

The notification does not specify an age limit or age-related relaxation. Candidates should consult the complete prospectus and subsequent CEE Kerala notices for any applicable admission conditions.

Application Fee

The notification does not state an application or counselling registration fee. It does specify the admission charges for government medical colleges: annual tuition of Rs. 57,890, annual miscellaneous charges of Rs. 11,580, and a refundable caution deposit of Rs. 11,580. The total payable at admission is Rs. 81,050, excluding university fees prescribed separately by the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS). Fee waivers are available to eligible categories under the applicable rules.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official CEE Kerala portal at cee.kerala.gov.in and check for the Kerala NEET PG 2026 application notice and schedule.
2. Read the complete prospectus carefully, particularly the eligibility rules, category and Service Quota provisions, fees, required certificates and bond conditions.
3. When the application window and instructions are published, complete the online application using the official portal and provide the information and documents requested by CEE Kerala. The notification does not provide an opening date, deadline or detailed registration steps.
4. Follow official CEE notices for registration instructions, seat information and the CAP allotment schedule. Keep the application information consistent with the original certificates that will be required at reporting.
5. If allotted a seat, report to the allotted college with the original documents required by the prospectus and complete the admission formalities.

Documents listed for admission include the CEE data sheet and official allotment memo; NBE NEET PG 2026 score card and admit card; MBBS degree or pass certificate; permanent Kerala State Medical Council registration; Certificate of House Surgency (CRRI) Completion; Transfer Certificate and Conduct Certificate; and proof of date of birth through SSLC, passport or birth certificate. Candidates who completed MBBS outside Kerala must also provide a KUHS eligibility certificate. Original category, nativity and income certificates should match those uploaded with the application. The prospectus also requires bond agreements on Rs. 200 stamp paper with witnesses attested by a Gazetted Officer, and the KUHS Dowry Prohibition Undertaking in Annexure XX. In-Service candidates must provide their Relieving Order and service details.

Salary & Pay Scale

This is an admission process, not an employment recruitment, so no salary or pay scale is specified. The course-related financial details for government medical colleges are an annual tuition fee of Rs. 57,890 and annual miscellaneous fee of Rs. 11,580, plus a refundable caution deposit of Rs. 11,580. The total payable at admission is Rs. 81,050, excluding KUHS university fees, which are charged separately as prescribed by the university.

Selection Process

CEE Kerala will conduct admissions through a centralised online allotment process (CAP). The rank list will be prepared using NEET PG 2026 results conducted by the National Board of Examinations (NBE). Candidates must meet the qualifying percentile for their category, and final allotment is also subject to rank, seat availability and the prospectus rules. The administrative details identify the Directorate of Medical Education (DME) and CEE Kerala as the conducting authorities. The prospectus also states that 10% of seats fall under the Service Quota and that fee waivers apply to eligible categories under the relevant rules.

Candidates admitted under General Merit and All India Quota (AIQ) seats must sign a bond to complete one year of compulsory senior residency in government institutions after completing the postgraduate course. A candidate who leaves a seat after final allotment is liable for liquidated damages of Rs. 50,00,000. Review these conditions before accepting an allotment.

Eligible candidates should check the official CEE Kerala portal regularly for the application schedule, CAP notices and further admission instructions, and apply within the deadline once it is announced.