Breaking: Applications Started for KEAM Kerala Counselling

 

 

KEAM Kerala Counselling application is now open. The deadline for the application is April 17, 2024, at 5:00 PM. The last date to upload all supporting documents is April 24. The Commissioner of Entrance Examination (CEE) is responsible for conducting entrance exams for professional courses, including Kerala Engineering Architecture and Medical (KEAM).

 

 

In 2023, out of 1,37,396 NEET UG candidates registered in Kerala, 1,33,450 appeared for the exam, and 75,362 candidates qualified, which is 43.2% of the total number of medical aspirants who appeared. Candidate registration continued the upward trend in 2024, soaring to 1,44,949, a 5% increase.

 

 

 

 

It's important for students to stay updated on the application process for different counselling types based on their requirements, categories, and reservations to ensure the accurate submission of candidate details.

 

 

Hello Mentor's coverage of the KEAM Kerala Counselling Application release provides crucial information about the five-step application process. It also analyzes the past NEET UG application trends in Kerala.

 

 

Reading this guide will help aspirants in:

 

 

1. Learning the Kerala Counselling Highlights

 

2. Understand the Eligibility Criteria for KEAM Kerala Counselling

 

3. Insights on how to fill KEAM Kerala Application Form

 

4. Kerala State Medical Colleges: Category-wise Seat Breakdown & Fee Structures

 

5. 2024 Update: Starting New Medical Colleges and Existing College Seat Increments in Kerala.

 

 

Click Here to begin registration for KEAM Kerala Counselling.

 

 

 

Eligibility Criteria for Kerala Counselling

 

 

 

 

Candidates must carefully examine and get accustomed to the various eligibility norms to participate in KEAM Kerala Counselling. Students who satisfy the eligibility conditions as mentioned in the Prospectus must apply through the official website of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations.

 

 

The official body of correspondence will be CEE, which will share all the essential news and notifications. Kerala is an Open State. Students nationwide can fill out the application form to participate in Kerala counselling.

 

 

Who Can Apply for Kerala Counselling?

 

 

a.  Kerala State Domicile or wards of Kerala native parents can apply for 85% of seats in government colleges and 100% in private colleges.

 

b. Candidates who have undergone qualifying courses in Kerala and meet specific criteria regarding their parents' service or completion of school studies in Kerala can apply for 85% of seats in government colleges under Non-Keralite Category I [NK I].

 

c. Other state candidates are also eligible to apply for 15% of seats in private colleges under Non-Keralite Category II [NK II]

 

 

Category-Wise Eligibility Criteria in Kerala Counselling

 

 

1. Nationality: Only Indian citizens can apply for admission to MBBS/BDS and other medical courses. Overseas Citizens of India Cardholders will also be treated on par with Indian Citizens. There are no reservations for Persons of Indian Origin and OCI candidates. 

 

 

2. Keralite: Aspirants originating from Kerala fall under this category. Only Keralite candidates can avail of fee concessions for Communal/Special/Persons with Disabilities reservations. Wards of All India Service (AIS) officers in Kerala cadre belong to this category. 

 

 

3. Non-Keralite Category I (NK I): Candidates not having a Kerala origin but satisfying one of the following criteria can apply under this category.

 

• Students who have passed a qualifying exam in Kerala. Wards of GOI/Defence Personnel that are posted in Kerala.

 

• A resident of Kerala State for a period of five years within the twelve years of their study. Also, candidates who have studied in Kerala from standards 8th to 12th.

 

• Pupils of non-Keralite parents have served in the Government of Kerala for at least two years.

 

 

4. Non-Keralite Category II (NK II): This category includes candidates not in the Keralite or Non-Keralite I categories. Students in NK II can apply for 15% of private college seats in the state. These candidates are not eligible for medical courses at government colleges. 

Academic Qualifications to Fulfill the Eligibility Criteria

 

 

To be eligible for KEAM Kerala Counselling, candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary Board of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala, or equivalent examinations with a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology.

 

They must have passed these subjects individually and in English. It's important to carefully review and understand all the eligibility requirements before applying for counselling.

 

 

Also Read A Record 23,81,833 Registrations for NEET UG 2024

 

Kerala Counselling Application Form Filling Process

 

 

 

 

The KEAM Kerala Counselling application process contains five steps:

 

 

Step 1: Registration for Kerala Counselling

 

 

• Browse the KEAM Kerala Counselling’s official website. Click on the “Register Here” button to begin a new Application

 

 

 

• Read the clauses presented in the Declaration. Tick the boxes against them. Click on “Proceed for Registration.”

 

 

 

• On the next screen, fill out the primary required data like the candidate’s name, date of birth, and current valid mobile number. Click on “Register” after entering the displayed string of numbers in the exact sequence.

 

• Click on “Edit” if you see any mistakes in your application. Select “Confirm” once you are satisfied with the registered information
  

 

 

 

• Enter the OTP sent on your submitted mobile number. Click on "Submit" after entering. 

 

 

 

 

• After completing registration, your Application number will appear. You can now proceed to fill out the Kerala Counselling Application form. Click on "Proceed to Fill Application."

 

 

 

Step 2: Kerala Counselling Application Form Filling

 

 

• Select “Medicine and Allied Courses” to complete the Application form. Then click on “Save and Proceed."

 

 

 

• Next, hover over the next screen to enter your basic details, such as Gender, Nationality, Nativity, Aadhar Number, Father, Mother, and Guardian information. 

 

 

 

• Candidates must enter their communication details next. This section is present on the same screen.

 

 

 

• The next step requires candidates to enter their academic details -

 

1. Qualifying Examination
2. Whether Passed or Appearing the Qualifying Examination 
3. Board of Study in Plus Two or Equivalent
4. Registration Number of Qualifying Examination 
5. Studied Sanskrit at Plus Two level
6. Have you applied for KEAM Kerala Counselling in previous years?

 

• Click on “Save and Proceed.”  

 

 

 

• In the Communal Reservation window, enter your community details. Select the suited category if claiming a reservation. Click on “Save and Proceed.”

 

 

Note: Some seats are reserved for certain specific categories for various courses in Kerala Counselling.  The candidate is required to upload the relevant Certificate/Certificates as proof in the uploading section of the application portal.

 

 

• For Other Reservation Details for specific categories, select “YES” against the one that suits your requirements. Listed claims include Reservations for Persons with Disabilities (PD), Minority Quota (Christian/Muslim), and NRI Quota for MBBS/BDS courses. 

 

• After selecting, click on “Save and Proceed.”

 

 

 

 

• For the last step in filling out the Application form, select “Save and Preview” to be redirected to a preview of your Application form. Verify the details entered. Make any necessary changes.

 

• Press “Save & Finalize” to complete filling your application. 

 

 

Step 3: Application Fee Payment for Kerala Counselling

 

 

• Click “Pay Application Fee” to be redirected to the payments page. You can complete the payment online.

 

 

 

• The “Pay Application Fee” tab turns green upon successful payment. Candidates can now start uploading images and certificates. 

 

 

 

 

Step 4: Upload Images and Certificates

 

 

• Upload the scanned copy of your photograph. Adhere to the mentioned specifications. Accept the Declarations and press “Finish Uploading Images.”

 

 

 

• In the next window, upload all the required documents and click “Submit”. View the complete document checklist here.

 

 

 

 

Step 5: Print Acknowledgement

 

 

After completing steps one to four, print out the acknowledgment from the Candidate's Home Page and verify all the details. 

 

 

 

This concludes the complete KEAM Kerala Counselling Application Process in detail.

 

 

Kerala Counselling and Overview of NEET UG 2023 in the state

 

 

NEET UG 2023 saw 20,87,445 candidate registrations globally for admission to 1,08,958 MBBS seats in 703 Medical colleges and 29,088 BDS seats in Dental colleges. 11,45,976 candidates cracked the NEET UG 2023, and 20,38,596 aspirants appeared. 

 

 

 

 

Comparing registered, appeared, and qualified candidates in NEET UG 2022 and 2023 allows us to understand the competition landscape, which is important for devising the perfect study plans and strategies.

 

In 2024, Kerala ranked 6th in NEET UG registrations with 1,44,949. This marks a 5% increase from the 2023 NEET UG registrations, which were 1,37,396. 

 

 

Kerala State Medical Colleges: Category-wise Seat Breakdown & Fee Structures

 

 

 

 

The 32 existing Medical colleges in Kerala currently offer 4505 seats. 12 Government, 1 Deemed, and 19 Private institutes make up for the total college count in the state. Medical seat distribution in Kerala can be understood in two different aspects.

 

• Seat Distribution by College-type
• MCC and Kerala Counselling seat distributions

 

 

Medical Seat Distribution in Kerala by College-type

 

 

 

 

The analysis above explains how many seats each institute type in Kerala offers. Accounting for more than half the seats, 57.7% are Private medical colleges, which consist of 2600 seats in total. The 12 Government colleges in Kerala offer 1755 seats as of 2024. Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi, is the only Deemed university in the state. The college has 150 seats, making up 3.3% of the total distribution. 

 

 

 

MCC and Kerala Counselling Seat Distributions

 

 

Analyzing the seat distribution breakdown by counselling type provides deeper insights into Kerala's Medical college and admission landscape. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and CEE’s KEAM are the two authorities tasked with successfully conducting the MCC and Kerala Counselling process.

 

 

 

 

MCC counsels 453 of the present 4505 medical seats in Kerala. These allotments are divided into three main categories: 265 fall under the All India Quota, and 38 seats are reserved for IP Ward Card Holders. All 150 seats of Amrita Medical College also fall under MCC Counselling purview.

 

 

 

KEAM’s Kerala Counselling allots 4052 seats, 1452 of which are Government and 2600 Private. The category-wise breakdown for Government Medical colleges follows the below trends. 50% of Private Medical college seats are reserved for Muslim and Christian minorities.

 

 

 

 

The NRI and All India Quota each share 15% of reservations. The remaining 20% are Government seats under various reservation norms. 19 Private Medical colleges are divided into 11 Minority and 8 Non-Minority colleges.

 

 

 

 

Within the 11 Minority colleges, 5 belong to the Muslim community, and 6 are under the Christian community reservations. They are individually listed below:

 

 

 

 

It is important to note that except for Travancore Medical College, no other Muslim minority institutes offer community reservations for the NRI quota. All the Christian minority colleges offer seats under this category.

 

 

 

 

Private & Deemed Medical Colleges: Seat Matrix and Fee Structures

 

 

 

     

 

Kerala State Counselling: Government Medical Colleges

 

 

 

 

The tables above cover category-wise seat breakdowns and fee structures of top Government, Private, and Deemed medical colleges in Kerala. The lowest fee structure for the MBBS course in India for Private Colleges is ₹7.5 to 8 Lakh/Yr. The lowest fee structure for the NRI quota is ₹20 Lakh/Yr.

 

 

 

Starting of New Medical Colleges, Existing College Seat Increment in Kerala

 

 

 

 

Kerala is seeing an increasing demand for medical institutes and professionals. Thus increasing the number of registrations for KEAM Kerala Counselling. Currently, there are 12 Government (1755 seats) and 19 Deemed and Private medical colleges (2600 seats).

 

 

The National Medical Commission (NMC) grants permission to establish new medical colleges in India and accepts applications from existing medical colleges to upgrade their current seat intakes.

 

 

 

 

Total bed count, hospital square footage, and minimum personnel requirements, among other parameters, determine whether the college’s application is meritorious. NMC also has a set of rules and regulations in place for colleges to qualify for seat increments.

 

 

SR Medical College and Research Centre, Varkala, Trivandrum, has applied to offer medical courses in 2024. On the other hand. 2 existing medical colleges, Karuna Medical College, Palakkad & KMCT Medical College, Kozhikode, Calicut submitted applications for seat increments.

 

 

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