Kerala NEET PG 2026: Phase 1 Option Registration Closes October 31 at 10 AM; Check Deposit, Quota Rules
Published 28 Oct 20264 min read
Kerala NEET PG 2026 Phase 1 option registration is open on the PG Medical 2026 Candidate Portal at cee.kerala.gov.in until 10:00 AM on October 31, 2026. Candidates in the Kerala State Merit List must register their course-college preferences and pay the security deposit to be considered for first-phase allotment.
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, opened the option registration facility on October 27, 2026, for admissions to MD and MS courses in government medical colleges, the Regional Cancer Centre (RCC) Thiruvananthapuram, and private self-financing colleges .
Key dates for Phase 1
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Option registration opened | October 27, 2026 |
| Option registration closes | October 31, 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Document defect rectification deadline | October 29, 2026, 11:30 AM |
| Phase 1 allotment and joining schedule | To be notified later |
Who must register in Phase 1
Minority and NRI quota candidates must register options in this first phase to be considered for allotment under those quotas. Candidates who do not register options will not be considered for Minority/NRI quota allotment even if their names appear in the respective category lists .
Service quota and PwD quota allotments will be conducted in subsequent phases. However, Service/PwD candidates who wish to be considered for seats other than their reserved quota seats must register options in Phase 1 .
All eligible candidates in the Kerala State Merit List can register options. Allotment will be based on the options exercised, rank obtained, and eligible reservations .
Security deposit and fee structure
A security deposit of ₹10,000 is required at the time of option registration. For SC, ST, OEC, and other fee-concession-eligible candidates, the deposit is ₹5,000. The deposit is refundable after the completion of the entire counselling process .
Verified fee structure for 2026:
| Institution type | Annual tuition fee |
|---|---|
| Government Medical Colleges | ₹57,890 |
| RCC Thiruvananthapuram | ₹3,00,000 |
| Private self-financing (clinical) | ₹18,36,456 – ₹19,42,235 |
| Private self-financing (non-clinical) | ₹11,14,992 – ₹11,79,215 |
| Private self-financing (NRI quota) | ₹38,86,680 – ₹40,81,014 |
Source: CEE Kerala fee notification as reported
What happens if you miss Phase 1 or reject an allotment
The consequences are significant and should inform option selection:
No fresh Phase 2 registration: In Phase 2, there is no facility for fresh option registration for existing courses. Only confirmation, deletion, or rearrangement of existing options is permitted. Fresh registration is available only for newly added courses .
Phase 1 allotment rejection penalty: If a candidate fails to accept the Phase 1 allotment or quits after joining, they lose the allotment/admission and all registered options, and may not be permitted to participate in Phase 2 .
Only list what you will join: CEE Kerala explicitly states candidates should register options only for course-college combinations they are sure to join if allotted .
How to register options
- Visit cee.kerala.gov.in
- Click "PG Medical 2026 - Candidate Portal"
- Log in with Application Number and Password
- Pay the security deposit (₹10,000 or ₹5,000)
- Click "Option Registration"
- Select course-college combinations and arrange in priority order
- Save, confirm, and print the confirmation form
Important: Options sent via post, fax, or email will not be processed. Only online-registered options are considered for allotment .