
The NEET 2026 prospectus consists of vital details for aspiring doctors and dentists seeking MBBS and BDS admissions in Kerala. Candidates are offered admission to medical and dental colleges based on NEET UG 2026 scores and AIRs. They must ensure to stay updated with all the latest news and notifications by regularly visiting the official website. This article provides an overview of the MBBS and BDS seats for the NEET 2026 session, shares a little about the CEE Kerala NEET UG 2026 application form filling process for NEET 2026, and the eligibility criteria.
Overview of MBBS and BDS Seats for Kerala NEET 2026
The MBBS and BDS courses are major medical specialisations covered under KEAM 2026. The MBBS and BDS seat capacities in medical and dental colleges range from 50 to 250. Government medical colleges like Thiruvananthapuram (TVM) and Kozhikode (KKM) offer 250 MBBS seats, while dental colleges, including the Government Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram (TVD), offer 50 seats. Private self-financing medical colleges, such as Al-Azhar Medical College (AAM), offer 250 MBBS seats.
The MBBS and BDS seats across medical and dental colleges fall under categories like government merit, management, All India Quota (15%), and special reservations. The total number of MBBS seats in government colleges exceeds 1,500, with hundreds more in private institutions, and the BDS seats are similarly distributed across both government and private institutions. The Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) ensures fair distribution based on NEET ranks and online option entries.

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CEE Kerala NEET UG 2026 Application Form Filling Process
Candidates must apply to participate in the Kerala NEET exam 2026. Here are a few pointers regarding the CEE Kerala NEET UG 2026 application form filling process for MBBS and BDS admissions.
- Kerala NEET UG 2026 Application Dates: The CEE Kerala NEET UG 2026 application form filling process commenced on 5th January 2026 and is scheduled to close on 31st January 2026. The CEE Kerala NEET UG 2026 application form filling deadline is scheduled to close at 5:00 p.m. on 31st January 2026.
- CEE Kerala NEET UG 2026 Application Form Link: Candidates must apply using the official CEE Kerala NEET UG 2026 application form link. Offline applications or applications through email will not be accepted. They must strictly stay away from third-party websites accepting online applications.
- Contact Details: Candidates must ensure to use their phone and email ID or their parents’ contact details while filling out the CEE Kerala NEET UG 2026 application form. This is because all the important notifications and OTP for forgotten password will be sent to the registered contact details. Candidates must also ensure that the name and date of birth match the corresponding entries of the supporting documents that are to be uploaded along with the CEE Kerala NEET UG 2026 application form.
- Completely Fill Out the CEE Kerala NEET UG 2026 Application Form: Candidates must completely fill out the CEE Kerala NEET UG 2026 application form before submitting. Failing to enter all the required details may result in the cancellation of the CEE Kerala NEET UG 2026 application form. Each applicant must fill out only one CEE Kerala NEET UG 2026 application form; multiple applications or false information by a candidate may result in debarment for up to 2 years.
- Pay the Required Fees: Candidates must pay the application fees online after filling out the CEE Kerala NEET UG 2026 application form. The CEE Kerala NEET UG 2026 application forms of those candidates who do not pay the registration fees will not be considered for NEET UG 2026.
- Upload the Required Documents: Candidates must upload their photos, signatures, SSLC, NEET scores, nativity proofs, and category certificates like Non-Creamy Layer for SEBC or Tahsildar SC/ST community certificates. They must ensure to upload their Class X Certificates and Date of Birth & Nativity Proofs by 31 January 2026. All the other required documents must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on 7th February 2026.
- Take a Printout of the CEE Kerala NEET UG 2026 Application Form: After completing the CEE Kerala NEET UG 2026 application form, candidates take a printout of the acknowledgement page for future reference. Do not send the acknowledgement page or supporting certificates to the CEE office.
Eligibility Criteria for Kerala NEET UG 2026
Candidates must self-assess their eligibility before participating in Kerala NEET UG 2026. Here are the eligibility criteria for NEET UG 2026:
- Candidates must pass Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English individually
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology combined for the general category
- Relaxed to 40% aggregate for SC/ST/SEBC candidates in PCB/BT subjects
- Must qualify NEET-UG 2026; Kerala state rank list by CEE determines merit for MBBS/BDS
- Minimum age 17 years as on December 31, 2026; no upper age limit specified
- Keralites, NK I (e.g., defense personnel children posted in Kerala), or NK II eligible with nativity proofs
- Persons with Disabilities (PwD): 40%+ benchmark disability, UDID card, and suitability by state medical board per NMC norms
- Special categories like BDS holders for MBBS (1 rotating seat) need degree, internship, and registration certificates uploaded
Candidates can check out the complete Kerala NEET UG 2026 prospectus here.
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