Kerala NEET MDS 2026 Final Merit List Released at cee.kerala.gov.in; Check Option Registration Deadline
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala has released the NEET MDS 2026 final merit list for admission to Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programs in the state.
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala has released the NEET MDS 2026 final merit list for admission to Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) programs in the state. Candidates who have applied for Kerala NEET MDS counselling can check their state rank through the official CEE Kerala website. The CEE Kerala portal also confirms that PG Dental (MDS) final merit list has been published and option registration has started.
Candidates included in the final merit list are eligible to participate in the Centralized Allotment Process (CAP) for MDS admissions. The option registration process is being conducted online, and candidates must enter their preferred college and course combinations within the notified deadline.
Kerala NEET MDS 2026 Final Merit List
The final merit list is prepared based on the NEET MDS 2026 details submitted by eligible candidates. The CEE Kerala MDS portal provides candidates with access to their NEET MDS details and the admission process.
Candidates should check the final rank list carefully and verify their application number, NEET MDS All India Rank and Kerala state rank. The state rank will be used as one of the key factors during the Kerala MDS seat allotment process.
Kerala NEET MDS 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Final Merit List | August 25, 2026 |
| Last Date for Option Registration | August 30, 2026 |
| First Allotment | To be announced by CEE Kerala |
Candidates should complete their option registration before the deadline to avoid missing the first allotment process.
How to Check Kerala NEET MDS 2026 Merit List?
Candidates can check the final merit list by following these steps:
- Visit the official CEE Kerala website - cee.kerala.gov.in
- Open the PG Dental (MDS) 2026 section.
- Click on the final merit list or rank list link.
- Download the PDF displayed on the screen.
- Search for the application number to check the state rank and NEET MDS rank.
The official CEE Kerala website currently lists PG Dental (MDS) Final Merit List Published and provides access to the MDS admission portal.
Kerala NEET MDS 2026 Option Registration
Following publication of the merit list, eligible candidates can participate in the Centralized Allotment Process by registering their preferred college-course combinations. CEE Kerala uses CAP as its online allotment mechanism, with allotments based on the options submitted by candidates and applicable admission criteria.
Candidates should arrange their choices in order of preference and carefully review the selected colleges and MDS specializations before submitting the options. A candidate should include only those options that they are willing to accept.
What Candidates Should Do Next
Candidates eligible for Kerala NEET MDS 2026 counselling should first verify their final rank and then review the available MDS colleges and specializations. They should complete the option registration process well before August 30, 2026, and retain a copy of the submitted options for future reference.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official CEE Kerala website for updates regarding the first allotment result, allotment schedule and admission instructions.