Overview
There are total 36 medical colleges in Kerala offering 5,404 MBBS Seats. Out of these, 1855 seats are in 14 government medical colleges and the rest 3549 seats are in 22 private medical colleges. In which, 16 Government and Private Medical colleges are offering 1487 Seats for Post Graduate Program i.e MD/MS/Diploma program. These seats are inclusive of Non-Clinical and Clinical Specialty. For super specialty, the students can choose from 6 colleges that offer 76 seats under DM/MCH programs.
In Kerala, there are 85% Seats reserved for State Counseling and remaining 15% is meant for AIQ Counseling.
Quick Facts about Medical Colleges in Kerala
| Total Med Colleges & MBBS Seats | 36 (5404) |
| Govt Med Colleges & MBBS Seats | 14 (1855) |
| Pvt Med Colleges & MBBS Seats | 22 (3549) |
| Govt Med College Fee | 0.28 Lacs |
| Pvt Med College Fee | 7.35 Lacs - 25 Lacs |
| Total Speciality ( MD/MS) Seats | 1487 |
| All India Quota Seats | 263 |
| State Quota Seats | 4542 |
| NEET Applicants Appeared 2025 | 121516 |
| Chance for Govt College seat | 1.53% |
| Medical University Name | Kerala Univ of Health Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala |
| Counseling Body website | cee.kerala.gov.in |
Index
Fees & Seats - Government Medical Colleges in Kerala
Refer to the below table for Total Tuition Fees, MBBS intake, Establishment Year, Cut off for All India Quota and State Quota Seats for every Govt Medical College in Kerala
Fees & Seats - Private Medical Colleges in Kerala
In the table below you can find the TotalTuition Fees, MBBS intake, Establishment Year, Cut off for All India Quota and State Quota Seats for every Govt Medical College. In Kerala, Private Medical Colleges participate solely in State Counseling procedures and not in All India Counseling. Hence, All India Quota cut off details is not available.
Kerala MBBS Counselling 2026
Kerala MBBS counselling 2026 happens in multiple rounds. This applies to both All India Quota (AIQ) counselling and Kerala State Quota counselling.
Why are there multiple rounds?
Seats go vacant after each round for three main reasons:
- Students withdraw because they did not get their preferred college
- Students cannot arrange the MBBS admission fees in time
- Students fail to submit valid category or reservation documents
Once the reporting or fee payment deadline passes, those empty seats move to the next round.
Who manages Kerala state counselling?
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Thiruvananthapuram publishes the Kerala NEET state merit list under each reservation category.
How to predict your college?
Check the previous year MBBS cut-off marks for each college. You can also use an MBBS college predictor tool based on your NEET rank, reservation category, and applicable quota.
This gives you a clear picture of your admission chances before counselling begins.
Kerala State Counselling Dates 2025-26
Below are the dates for important events for All India Counselling process
| Process | Rounds | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2nd | |
| Online Registration | 21-26 Aug | 13-16 Sep |
| Publish State Merit list | NA | 19-Sep |
| Choice filling | NA | 24-Sep |
| Allotment Result | 28-29 Aug | 26-27 sep |
| Reporting at Allotted College | 30-Aug to 5-Sep | 30 Sep to 5 Oct |
Eligibility for Kerala NEET-UG 2026 Counselling
- Your age must be no less than 17 years.
- You must have qualified the NEET exam.
- Kerala MBBS Cut-off 2026: 10+2 with a score of at least 50% in PCB (for general category), 45% (for general PH) and 40% for ST/SC/OBC.
- Your core subjects for 10+2 have to be Biology, Chemistry, English, and Physics.
- For those who wish for state quota seat must meet the NEET domicile criteria of Kerala.
How to Register for Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2026
- Register on the official website https://www.cee.kerala.gov.in/main.php and obtain your credentials.
- Fill the application form with all the necessary details including your personal and academic ones.
- Once you successfully fill the form, you will now be given with a unique registration ID and password which will further be used to complete the application process.
Remember you are supposed to be very meticulous while filling your details otherwise there are chances of your application getting rejected.
Documents Required for Counselling
The documents to be verified by CEE, Thiruvanthapuram Kerala for UG counseling and admission process are illustrated below. Candidates must note that absence of any paperwork may cause cancellation of the MP MBBS admission process.
- 10th and 12th standard certificate
- 10th and 12th standard mark sheet
- ID proof (Aadhaar card, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License)
- 10 Passport-sized photographs (The photograph should match the photo in NEET application form and hall ticket)
- NEET hall ticket
- Birth certificate
- Receipt of fees payment
- Printout of the MP MBBS admission form
Documents that are subject to applicability
- Gap period affidavit
- Income certificate
- Freedom fighter certificate
- Reservation category certificate
- Domicile certificate
- PWD (Persons With Disability) certificate
Kerala Reservation Policy
All India Quota (AIQ) Seats
Vertical Reservation
Vertical reservation covers the main Vertical reservation covers the main category-wise seat allocation under AIQ. It applies to:
- 15% of seats in all State Government Medical Colleges in Kerala
- 100% of seats in AIIMS and Central University Medical Colleges in Kerala
These are the primary MBBS reservation categories - General, OBC, SC, and ST - defined under national policy.
| Category | Description | % Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| UR | Un-Reserved | 40% |
| ST | Scheduled Tribe | 8% |
| SC | Scheduled Cast | 15% |
| OBC | Other Backward Cast | 27% |
| EWS | Economical Weaker Section | 10% |
Horizontal Reservation
You will see below the seat reservation of All India Quota. These are sub-categories allocated for NEET UG 2026.
| Category | Description | % Reservation |
|---|---|---|
| PwD | Person with Disability | 5% |
Kerala State Quota Seats
Vertical Reservation
Below is the Reservation Policy applicable for 85% of MBBS seat allocation in State Govt Medical Colleges in Kerala under State Quota Seats.
| Code | Description | Reserved Seat |
|---|---|---|
| SM | State Merit | 60% |
| EZ | Ezhava | 9% |
| MU | Muslim | 8% |
| BH | Other Backward Hindu | 3% |
| LA | Latin Catholic & Anglo Indian | 3% |
| DV | Dheevara & related communities | 2% |
| VK | Viswakarma & related communities | 2% |
| KN | Kusavan & related communities | 1% |
| BX | Other Backward Christian | 1% |
| KU | Kudumbi | 1% |
| SC | Scheduled Castes | 8% |
| ST | Scheduled Tribes | 2% |
| EWS | EWS Quota (Additional Seats created) | 10% |
Special Reservation Category
Below are the special reservation category for MBBS seats in all Government Medical Colleges of Kerala for State Quota’s MBBS Seats Allocations in NEET UG 2026.
| Code | Description | Reserved Seat |
|---|---|---|
| XS | Ex-servicemen Quota | 6 |
| DK | Dependent of Defence Personnel Missing or Killed or Disabled | 5 |
| SD | Serving Defence Personnel | 2 |
| CAPF/ RP | Force/Dependent of Armed Police Force Personnel Killed/Missed/Disabled in Action | 2 |
| JW | Jewish | 1 |
| DA | Degree holders in Ayurveda | 7 |
| DM | Degree holders in BDS | 1 |
| DH | Degree holders in Homeopathy | 4 |
| NQ | Nurse-Allopathy | 1 |
| Pl & PT | Sports Quota | 5 |
| CC | NCC Quota | 3 |
| PD | Reservation for Persons with Disabilities | 5 |
| GOI | Govt of India Nominees | 24 |
| AN | Kerala origin settled in Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands | 1 |
| KL | Kerala origin settled in Lakshadweep | 1 |
| J & K | Jammu & Kashmir Nominees (J&K) | 1 |
Your Chance to get an MBBS Seat in Kerala
One wrong choice during Kerala MBBS counselling 2026 can cost you a good college. A small mistake in college selection may leave you with a low-ranked college, a paid seat, or no seat at all.
How does the MBBS college predictor help?
An AI-based MBBS college predictor checks your chances across:
- All India Quota (AIQ) counselling under NEET UG 2026
- Kerala State Quota counselling under NEET UG 2026
- Seat types including Government, Management, and NRI seats
The predictor uses your NEET rank, reservation category, and applicable quota. It pulls from historical data published by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala.
This removes guesswork and helps you make smarter choices.
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