The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has started the Kerala NEET UG stray round 2026 for MBBS and BDS courses. Candidates on the Kerala State Medical Rank List can register fresh options till October 20, 2026, 6:00 PM.

The stray round will fill the seats that remained vacant in Government and Self Financing colleges after the third phase of allotment. Options must be registered online at www.cee.kerala.gov.in through the “Stray Vacancy Option Registration” menu on the home page.

Kerala NEET UG Stray Round 2026 Important Dates

• Option registration opens: Oct 17, 2026
• Option registration closes: Oct 20, 2026, 6:00 PM
• Provisional allotment: Oct 21, 2026
• Final allotment: Oct 22, 2026
• Joining the allotted college with fee or balance fee: Oct 23, 2026 to Oct 26, 2026, 4:00 PM
• Updating admitted candidate details through OAMS: Oct 26, 2026, 5:00 PM

Vacant MBBS and BDS Seats

• MBBS: 92 seats, of which 4 are in Government colleges and 88 in Self Financing colleges
• BDS: 166 seats, of which 8 are in Government colleges and 158 in Self Financing colleges
• Total vacant seats: 258, with 12 in Government colleges and 246 in Self Financing colleges
• The seat matrix is tentative, so the final vacancy count may change.

Government College Seats Available

MBBS

• Government Medical College, Idukki: 1 seat
• Government Medical College, Kasaragod: 1 seat
• Government Medical College, Palakkad: 1 seat
• Government Medical College, Konni, Pathanamthitta: 1 seat

BDS

• Government Dental College, Alappuzha: 1 seat
• Government Dental College, Kozhikode: 2 seats
• Government Dental College, Kannur: 3 seats
• Government Dental College, Thrissur: 1 seat
• Government Dental College, Thiruvananthapuram: 1 seat

Registration Fee

• Rs 10,000: candidates who give options only for Government MBBS or BDS courses
• Rs 25,000: candidates who give options for both Government and Self Financing MBBS or BDS courses
• Rs 5,000: SC, ST and OEC candidates, candidates covered by the Government Orders named in the notification, and candidates from Sree Chitra Home, Juvenile Home and Nirbhaya Home

Candidates should also note these fee rules:

• The Rs 5,000 concession is not available if the candidate gives options for Minority or NRI quota seats in Self Financing colleges.
• Candidates who vacated an MBBS or BDS seat within the prescribed date need not pay again if the fee already paid to CEE is higher than the registration fee. If it is lower, only the balance must be paid.
• Fees paid to CEE for courses other than MBBS or BDS are not adjusted, so the full registration fee must be paid.
• The fee depends on the details entered on the candidate portal and cannot be changed later.
• Options can be registered only after the fee is paid online.

What Happens to the Fee After Allotment

• Seat in a Government college: the fee is adjusted against the tuition fee.
• No seat allotted: the fee is refunded.
• Seat in a Private Self Financing college: the fee is refunded after the admission closing date, if the candidate has taken admission.
• Not joining on time, or leaving the seat after admission: the fee is forfeited as a penalty, and action is taken under clause 12.2.4 of the KEAM Prospectus.

Who Cannot Take Part

• Candidates still in admitted status from Phase I, Phase II or Phase III
• Candidates who received a seat in the third phase allotment
• Candidates who vacated their seat after October 7, 2026, 10:00 AM
• Candidates on the MCC admitted list after the third round of AIQ counselling, or those who get a seat in the AIQ stray allotment as per the MCC list. Their options will be ignored even if registered.

Rules to Remember Before Filling Options

• Add all the colleges and courses where you are willing to study, because new vacancies may open during the round.
• A seat received in this round cannot be changed later.
• Unallotted category seats, if any, will be converted as per the prospectus.
• Do not add options for colleges you do not actually want to join.

Penalty for Not Taking Admission

• MBBS: Rs 10,00,000
• BDS: Rs 5,00,000
• The penalty applies to candidates who file unnecessary options and let the allotted seat lapse, whatever their family income, nativity or reservation status.
• Their candidature can be cancelled, and they can be debarred from CEE exams and allotments for up to two years.
• An unpaid penalty can be recovered under the Revenue Recovery Act.

How to Register for the Kerala NEET UG Stray Round 2026

• Visit www.cee.kerala.gov.in.
• Click “Stray Vacancy Option Registration” on the home page.
• Log in to the candidate portal and enter the fee details carefully.
• Pay the registration fee online.
• Add your college and course options and submit before October 20, 2026, 6:00 PM.

Need Help With Your Options?

A wrong option list or a missed fee rule can cost you a seat or a heavy penalty. Our counsellors can help you:

• Check your eligibility for the stray round
• Choose the right fee category
• Build a safe option list for Government and Self Financing colleges
• Plan MBBS abroad as a backup if you do not get a seat in Kerala

Talk to our counsellors today for free guidance on the Kerala NEET UG stray round 2026.