Kerala NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Option Entry Begins: Confirm by Sept 11

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala has started the Second Phase option confirmation and registration process for MBBS and BDS admissions under KEAM 2026. The facility opened on September 7, 2026, and eligible candidates can confirm, rearrange or delete their higher-order options through the official CEE Kerala website. Candidates must complete the online option confirmation process by September 11, 2026, at 10 AM. The official schedule lists the provisional second allotment for September 11 and the final second-phase allotment for September 12, 2026.

Open the CEE Kerala KEAM 2026 portal

Kerala NEET UG 2026 Round 2 Important Dates

The dates are based on the official CEE Kerala notification dated September 7, 2026. The notification notes that the schedule is subject to change according to the MCC schedule.

Who Needs to Confirm Kerala NEET UG Round 2 Options?

Online option confirmation is mandatory for candidates who want their higher-order MBBS or BDS options to be considered in the second-phase allotment.

This includes:

• Candidates who received admission in the first phase and want consideration for higher options.
• Candidates who did not receive an allotment in the first phase.
• Eligible candidates seeking allotment to available MBBS/BDS seats in the second phase.

The CEE notification specifically states that candidates with first-phase admission must confirm their options if they want their higher-order choices to be considered in the second phase.

What Happens If Candidates Do Not Confirm Options?

Candidates who do not confirm their options after receiving a first-phase admission will retain the admission received in the first phase, but their higher-order options will not be considered for the second-phase allotment. Candidates who have joined in the first phase but want to vacate their allotted seat must do so by September 10, 2026, at 5 PM. According to CEE, such candidates will not be considered for further rounds of centralised MBBS/BDS allotment.

How to Confirm Kerala NEET UG Round 2 Options?

Candidates can complete the process through the CEE Kerala website.

1. Visit the official CEE Kerala website.
2. Open the KEAM 2026 Candidate Portal.
3. Log in using the required candidate credentials.
4. Open the MBBS/BDS second-phase option confirmation facility.
5. Click the Confirm option.
6. Rearrange higher-order options or delete unwanted college/course preferences, if required.
7. Complete the process before September 11 at 10 AM.
8. Keep a record of the submitted options.

The official notification says that candidates can rearrange higher-order options and delete unwanted options, courses or colleges after completing online confirmation.

Kerala NEET UG Round 2 Allotment and Joining

CEE Kerala has scheduled the provisional second allotment for September 11, 2026, followed by the final second-phase allotment on September 12, 2026. Candidates who receive an allotment must take a printout of their allotment memo, pay the applicable fee or balance fee and join the allotted college within the prescribed deadline. The joining window is scheduled from September 14 to September 18, 2026, up to 4 PM.

Fee Payment After Kerala Round 2 Allotment

Candidates allotted MBBS/BDS seats in self-financing colleges must pay the applicable fee or balance fee specified in the allotment memo to the concerned college. Candidates allotted government medical or dental courses must pay the complete fee to the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations. CEE has also stated that the 2026-27 fees for self-financing medical and dental colleges had not been finalised when the notification was issued. Candidates allotted such seats may therefore be required to make a provisional payment based on the applicable previous-year fee, with any balance to be paid if the final fee is higher.

What Candidates Should Do Now

Candidates should not wait until the deadline to confirm their options.

The immediate action plan is:

1. Log in to the CEE Kerala candidate portal.
2. Confirm the options for second-phase consideration.
3. Review higher-order college and course preferences.
4. Delete unwanted options where necessary.
5. Complete all changes by September 11 at 10 AM.
6. Check the provisional and final allotment announcements.
7. If allotted, download the allotment memo and complete fee payment and joining within the prescribed deadline.