Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2025: Here is the Step-by-Step guide for You

If you are an NEET UG 2025 candidate belonging to Kerala and wish to take MBBS, BDS and other AYUSH Courses, through Kerala NEET UG Counselling you will get admission. It is organised by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, under KEAM 2025 through the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP). 

We take you through all the details you need to know—from eligibility and seat matrix to registration and allotment.

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Is Kerala an Open or Closed State?

Kerala is a closed state for NEET UG counselling.Which implies you can apply for state quota seats only if you are able to fulfil the Kerala nativity or eligibility criteria. Then, you will not eligible for Government quota seats in Kerala if you are not a Keralite.

Kerala NEET UG Counselling: Courses Covered

You can apply for the following courses through this counselling:

• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
• BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
• BAMS (Ayurveda)
• BHMS (Homoeopathy)
• BSMS (Siddha)
• BUMS (Unani)
• BVSc & AH (Veterinary Science)
• BFSc (Fisheries)
• B.Pharm (Pharmacy)
• B.Sc. (Hons.) Agri, Forestry, Climate Change & Environmental Science
• B.Tech. Biotechnology (under KAU)

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Update (June 14, 2025): NEET UG 2025 result has been published on 14 June 2025.
Click here to check your result .

Cut-off Released: NTA has officially released the NEET UG 2025 Cut-off percentile and score range as per NMC/DCI/NCISM regulations.

Category	Cut-off Percentile	Cut-off Marks	Number of Candidates
UR/EWS	50ᵗʰ Percentile	686–144	11,01,151
UR/EWS-PwBD	45ᵗʰ Percentile	143–127	472
OBC	40ᵗʰ Percentile	143–113	88,692
OBC-PwBD	40ᵗʰ Percentile	126–113	216
SC	40ᵗʰ Percentile	143–113	31,995
SC-PwBD	40ᵗʰ Percentile	126–113	48
ST	40ᵗʰ Percentile	143–113	13,940
ST-PwBD	40ᵗʰ Percentile	126–113	17

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Duration of Courses

According to the KEAM 2025, here is the official duration of all of the courses which are available through Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2025:

Course	Duration
MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BUMS	4.5 years + 1 year (Internship)
B.V.Sc. & AH	4.5 years + 1 year (Internship)
BFSc., B.Pharm, B.Sc. Agri/Forestry/etc.	4 years
B.Tech.	4 years (8 semesters)
B.Arch.	5 years (10 semesters) including thesis/training

Kerala NEET UG Counselling Important Dates 

Here you can check the important dates details of the Kerala NEET UG Counselling.

Event	Date
Application Start	February 20, 2025
Last Date to Apply	March 10, 2025 (5 PM)
Last Date to Upload Documents	March 15, 2025
Admit Card Download	April 10, 2025 onwards
Result Declaration	On or before May 10, 2025
Rank List Publication	On or before June 10, 2025
Counselling (CAP-2025)	Yet to be announced

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NEET UG 2025 Dates

Kerala NEET UG Eligibility Criteria for Counselling

To be eligible for participating in the counselling, you need to satisfy the following criteria: 

1. You must be a Keralite or fall under the Nativity Clause (Clause 6).

2. You should have qualified NEET UG 2025.
   
3. You must upload all required documents during application—such as:
   
   • Nativity certificate
   • Birth certificate
   • SSLC mark sheet
   • Caste/income/reservation certificates (if applicable)
     
4. If you seek special reservation or fee concession, you must upload valid certificates during the application itself.

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Eligibility Criteria for NEET (UG) 2025

How to Apply for Kerala NEET UG Counselling (Step-by-Step Guide) 

Here’s how you should apply online at cee.kerala.gov.in:

Step 1: Registration

• Create a profile using your:Name, Date of Birth, Email ID, Mobile number, Password
• You will get a Application Number - so keep it safe. 

Step 2: Fill Application Form 

• Choose the courses to which you are applying—MBBS, BDS, Ayurveda, etc.—and enter all the personal and academic details required.

Step 3: Pay the Application Fee

• Pay the Application fee Online using Net banking OR Debit or Credit card.

Step 4: Upload Documents

Upload the following documents: 

• Passport-size photo and signature (in JPEG format)
• SSLC for DOB proof
• Nativity certificate
• Reservation documents (if applicable) and EWS, SEBC, SC/ST Caste Certificate (if applicable)

Step 5: Download Acknowledgement

• After successful submission of the admission application, download & save the Application Acknowledgement Page.

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BDS Admission in Kerala

MBBS Admission in Kerala

Document Checklist for Kerala NEET UG Counselling 

When reporting for admission, you must carry:

• KEAM Data Sheet
• NEET UG Scorecard
• Allotment Memo
• SSLC/10th Mark Sheet
• 12th Mark Sheet & Pass Certificate
• Valid ID proof
• Reservation certificates (if applicable)

Seat Categories You Can Apply For

Here are the types of seats available to you:

Government Seats	These are filled by CEE in:Govt. Medical/Dental/Ayurveda/Homoeopathy CollegesAided CollegesGovt.-controlled Self-financing Colleges
Management Seats	In aided and self-financing institutions. For medical courses, these are also included in the centralized counselling.
NRI & Minority Quota Seats	Seats in self-financing colleges, filled via CAP-2025.
Special Reservation Seats	Reserved for: Ex-servicemenChildren of defense personnelSports quotaPwDAnd other specified categories

Reservation Breakdown

Here’s how Government seats are distributed:

Category	Percentage
State Merit	50%
EWS (General)	10%
SEBC (Ezhava, Muslim, LC, etc.)	30%
SC	8%
ST	2%

Note: You need to be a Keralite to claim these reservations.

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Official NEET 2025 Answer Key (Provisional)-All Sets Download PDF

Participating Institutions Kerala NEET UG Counselling 

You can get admission to colleges affiliated to:

• Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS)
• Kerala Agricultural University (KAU)
• Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU)
• Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS)

Final list of colleges and seat matrix will be published before the start of counselling.

Special Notes

• Option confirmation is mandatory in every round of counselling.
• CEE will communicate application defects only via your candidate portal—not via post.
• You can see all updates, allotment memos and messages on your profile, SMS, and email. 

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Conclusion

Now that you know about the Kerala NEET UG Counselling 2025, you have come one step further to your med dream. Be sure to follow through—submit your application on time, upload your documents correctly, and check your Candidate Portal for updates and option confirmations. 

And if you find this daunting, CareerMudhra is here to guide you with expertise, personalised guidance and real-time updates— so you make smart decisions. 

Your journey to Kerala medical seat begins now– take the first step with clarity and confidence!

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