KEAM 2025 First Allotment Released Today! Last Day to Modify Options
Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has released the KEAM 2025 First Phase Allotment for engineering admissions. This is a crucial day for thousands of engineering aspirants in Kerala, as it's also the final day to modify or register options for the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) until 4:00 PM. Check your allotment status at cee.kerala.gov.in and understand the next steps for fee payment and admission. Secure your academic future with Only Education News guidance.
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has officially released the KEAM 2025 First Phase Allotment for engineering courses. This much-awaited announcement determines the provisional seat allocation for thousands of qualified candidates based on their ranks and the options submitted. Moreover, today is a critical deadline for candidates: the option entry window for the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) has been extended and will close at 4:00 PM on July 18, 2025. This makes it the absolute final opportunity for engineering aspirants to review, re-arrange, or add new choices to maximize their admission chances in top engineering colleges across the state.
KEAM 2025 First Allotment: How to Check and Next Steps
The KEAM 2025 First Phase Allotment provides a clear picture of the initial seat allocations. Engineering aspirants must check their allotment status immediately and prepare for the subsequent admission formalities.
Checking Allotment Status:
- Visit the official website of the CEE, Kerala:
cee.kerala.gov.in. - Click on the "KEAM 2025 - Candidate Portal" link.
- Log in using your Application Number and Password.
- The First Phase Allotment details, including the allotted course and college, will be displayed.
- Download and take a printout of the allotment memo. This memo will specify the fee to be remitted and the college to which the candidate is provisionally allotted.
Fee Payment and Reporting:
Fee Payment Window: Qualified candidates who have received an allotment must pay the prescribed fee to the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations between July 18 and July 21, 2025, by 4:00 PM. This fee can be paid either through online payment or at designated Head Post Offices across Kerala.
Reporting to College: Following the fee payment, candidates must report to their allotted colleges for document verification and to complete the admission formalities within the stipulated schedule, also between July 18 and July 21, 2025, by 4:00 PM.
Crucial Note: Failure to remit the fee or report to the allotted college within the deadline will result in the loss of the allotment and all existing options in that stream for subsequent phases.
This phase is critical for engineering aspirants to confirm their seat and move forward in their journey towards securing a place in a preferred engineering college.
KEAM 2025 Option Entry: Today is the Final Deadline!
While the First Allotment is out, the option entry window, which dictates future allotments, is closing today.
Extended Deadline: The CEE, Kerala, extended the KEAM 2025 option entry deadline from July 16 to July 18, 2025, 4:00 PM. This extension provided a vital opportunity for engineering aspirants to fine-tune their preferences.
What is Option Entry? During option entry, candidates submit a prioritized list of their desired course-college combinations from the available options. This is a crucial step as allotments are made strictly based on these submitted preferences and the KEAM rank.
Importance of Review: Aspirants who submitted options earlier should have ideally used the trial allotment (released on July 17, 2025) to understand their chances and make necessary modifications. Today is the final chance to make any changes.
How to Modify/Submit Options:
- Log in to the KEAM 2025 Candidate Portal on
cee.kerala.gov.in. - Access the "Option Registration" link.
- Review, rearrange, add, or delete your preferred course-college combinations.
- Save and lock your options before the 4:00 PM deadline today. Once locked, no further changes can be made for this phase. It's advisable to take a printout of the locked options for future reference.
Failing to register options within the specified time will exclude candidates from consideration for allotment in this phase.
Beyond Phase 1: What Engineering Aspirants Should Expect
The KEAM 2025 Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) involves multiple phases. Engineering aspirants who didn't get an allotment in Phase 1 or wish to upgrade their seat should understand the subsequent steps.
Subsequent Allotment Rounds: The CEE, Kerala, will conduct further allotment rounds (Phase 2, Phase 3, and potentially a Mop-Up Round) in August and September 2025 to fill the remaining vacant seats.
Option Confirmation for Subsequent Rounds: For each subsequent phase, candidates who have already been allotted a seat or wish to be considered for higher options must 'confirm' their higher-order options by logging into the portal, even if they don't intend to make changes. This 'confirmation' is mandatory.
Document Checklist: Engineering aspirants must ensure they have all required documents ready, including the KEAM 2025 Admit Card, Rank Card, Class 10th and 12th Mark Sheets and Certificates, Transfer Certificate (TC), Conduct Certificate, Category Certificate (if applicable), Income Certificate, and Passport-sized photographs. These are vital for document verification at the allotted colleges.
Stay Informed: The KEAM counselling process can be dynamic due to various factors, including the ongoing legal challenges related to rank list normalization. Therefore, engineering aspirants must regularly check the official website of the CEE, Kerala, for all updates and official notifications. Reliable education news portals like Only Education News also provide timely information and guidance on all aspects of engineering admissions and other engineering exams.
For more comprehensive information on engineering exams and their counselling processes, engineering aspirants can refer to the Only Education Engineering Exams List.
Conclusion:
Today, July 18, 2025, marks a pivotal day for engineering aspirants participating in KEAM 2025 counselling. With the First Phase Allotment officially released and the option entry window closing by 4:00 PM, immediate action is paramount. Aspirants must verify their allotment status, complete fee payment, and report to their allotted colleges within the tight deadline. For those still refining their choices, today offers the final opportunity to submit or modify options to maximize their admission chances. Staying updated with all official announcements from the CEE, Kerala, and utilizing reliable guidance from sources like Only Education News will be crucial for successfully securing a seat in top engineering colleges and embarking on a promising academic future.
