CEE Kerala Extends NEET PG 2025 Round 1 Choice-Filling Window to 24 Nov

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has granted a final extension for the NEET PG 2025 Round 1 choice-filling process. The new deadline for submitting and locking your preferred courses and colleges is now November 24, 2025. This extension, necessitated by the revised MCC All India Quota schedule, offers a vital chance to medical aspirants. Ensure your preferences for MD, MS, and DNB seats in Government and Private colleges in Kerala are accurately submitted on cee.kerala.gov.in before the final closure.

The journey for a postgraduate medical seat is highly competitive, and the choice-filling process is arguably the most critical step. The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, the official body conducting the State Quota counselling for NEET PG 2025 admissions (MD, MS, and DNB courses), has announced a significant extension for the Round 1 choice-filling window. Originally scheduled to close earlier, the deadline has now been officially extended to November 24, 2025.

​This extension, released on November 22, 2025, is a direct consequence of the revised schedule published by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) for the All India Quota (AIQ) counselling. To maintain synchronization and ensure candidates have adequate time to make informed decisions based on the updated All India landscape and the state-level seat matrix (including Service Quota, NRI, and Minority Quota seats), CEE Kerala provided this extra time. All eligible candidates whose names appear on the Kerala State Merit List must utilize this final opportunity to register or modify their options on the official CEE portal, cee.kerala.gov.in.

​ Implication of the Extension: Strategy and Seat Matrix Review

​The decision to extend the choice-filling deadline has direct and significant implications for all participating NEET PG aspirants, necessitating a careful review of their submitted preferences, especially considering any changes in the available seats.

• ​Synchronization with MCC Schedule: The primary reason for the extension is to align the Kerala State counselling timeline with the revised central schedule. This is crucial because many candidates participate in both AIQ and State counselling. The extension allows candidates to potentially assess their chances in the AIQ round (which is also progressing) before finalizing their state choices.
• ​Review of Seat Matrix: Candidates must use the extended period to meticulously review the updated State Seat Matrix.  
  • ​Seat Inclusion: The CEE has published the detailed seat matrix, which includes seats across Government Medical Colleges and Non-Government (Self-financing) Medical Colleges, covering different quotas (Service, Minority, NRI).
  • ​Vacancies: The matrix specifies the 860 seats (or the updated count) available for various specializations like Radiology, General Medicine, Paediatrics, and General Surgery across all participating medical colleges in Kerala.
• ​Last Chance for Option Entry: As per CEE rules, candidates are often only allowed fresh option registration in the first phase. Subsequent phases (Round 2 onwards) usually permit only confirmation, deletion, or rearrangement of the existing options. Thus, the extension is the absolute last chance to introduce new preferred courses or colleges to the list.

​ Choice-Filling Protocol: Maximizing Allotment Chances

​The process of choice filling is not just about listing preferred colleges; it is a careful, rank-aware, and strategy-driven exercise. Errors at this stage can lead to missing out on a desirable seat.

• ​Order of Preference is Final: Candidates must list their options (Course–College–Quota combination) in the strict descending order of their priority. The seat allotment software proceeds from option 1 downwards. If option 5 is allotted, all options from 1 to 4 are automatically retained for an upgrade in subsequent rounds, while options 6 onwards are deleted.
• ​Mandatory Joining Certainty: CEE strongly advises candidates to only register options for courses and colleges they are absolutely certain to join if allotted. Failure to report after allotment in the first round can lead to forfeiture of the seat and potential penalties, including loss of the security deposit.
• ​Security Deposit: Candidates must remember that a Security Deposit is required during the option registration phase (typically ₹10,000 for General/SEBC and ₹5,000 for SC/ST/OEC candidates). This deposit is crucial for choice submission.
• ​Online Process and Login: The option registration must be completed online through the 'PG Medical 2025-Candidate Portal' on the CEE website. Options sent via post, fax, or email will not be considered.

​ Upcoming Allotment and Reporting Schedule

​Following the closure of the choice-filling window on November 24, 2025, the CEE will immediately move into the seat allotment processing phase. Candidates must be ready for the subsequent steps to secure their admission.

• ​Provisional Allotment Result: The provisional seat allotment result for Kerala NEET PG Round 1 is expected to be published shortly after the November 24 deadline. This result will allow candidates to check their allotted seat and raise any objections regarding data errors.
• ​Final Allotment and Reporting: The final allotment result will be published next, after which successful candidates must: 
  • ​Download Allotment Memo: Download the official allotment letter from the CEE portal.
  • ​Fee Payment: Pay the remaining required tuition fee to the CEE within the specified deadline.
  • ​Physical Reporting: Report physically to the allotted Medical College within the stipulated joining dates (usually before December 3, 2025, as per MCC's suggested timeline for State Counselling).
  • ​Document Verification: Submit original documents, including the NEET PG scorecard, MBBS degree, internship completion certificate, and Medical Registration Certificate, for physical verification at the college.
• ​Subsequent Rounds: Candidates who are not allotted a seat, or those who wish to upgrade, will be eligible to participate in the subsequent Round 2 and Mop-Up rounds, provided they meet the eligibility and exit rules.

​Conclusion

​The extension of the CEE Kerala NEET PG 2025 Round 1 choice-filling deadline to November 24, 2025, is a precious opportunity for medical aspirants. The next two days must be dedicated to a final, careful review of the updated seat matrix, meticulous arrangement of preferences, and final locking of options on the cee.kerala.gov.in portal. Success in postgraduate medical admission depends heavily on this strategic step.

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