Kerala NEET PG Counselling (CEE)
How Kerala's CEE fills state-quota PG seats — with the state's nativity rules and separate service and non-service streams.
Kerala's state-quota PG medical seats are filled by the Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE). It runs the state's online counselling separately from the All-India MCC round, and Kerala maintains distinct service and non-service streams as well as clear nativity rules.
This guide covers who conducts Kerala counselling, which seats it fills, the Keralite eligibility that governs a state seat, what the CEE portal collects, and how the process runs.
Who conducts this counselling
The CEE is the Kerala government body that conducts entrance-based admissions and counselling for professional courses, including PG medical and dental. It publishes the prospectus, verifies eligibility, runs the allotment and issues memos.
Kerala separates service candidates (serving government doctors) from non-service candidates, each with their own quota and rules. The All India Quota portion of Kerala's government seats is handled by MCC.
What seats it fills
- State-quota PG seats in Kerala government medical colleges (service and non-service streams).
- The state-quota / government share of seats in self-financing and private colleges under the state's arrangement.
- Seats under Kerala's own reservation and special categories, as notified.
Who is eligible
A qualifying NEET PG rank is required, and a Kerala state seat additionally depends on Keralite nativity/eligibility as defined in the prospectus. Non-service candidates compete in the open state pool; service candidates are considered under the service quota.
Kerala's nativity definitions and its service/non-service split decide which seats are within reach, so read the prospectus and confirm your stream before planning.
- A qualifying NEET PG rank/percentile for your category.
- MBBS from a recognised college with completed internship.
- Keralite nativity/eligibility for a state seat, per the prospectus.
- Service candidates: qualifying government service, under the service quota.
- State reservation and special categories apply where claimed and documented.
The official portal & what it collects
What you enter / upload
- NEET PG credentials and rank, verified against the NBEMS result.
- Nativity, category and service-status details that decide your stream.
- MBBS, internship and medical-registration details.
- Uploaded documents for verification.
- Your options and the online fee payment.
The process, step by step
Register on the CEE portal
Register with your NEET PG details when Kerala opens counselling. Your nativity, category and service status are captured here and set the seats you can be considered for.
Verification and rank list
CEE verifies eligibility and category claims and publishes the rank list for the relevant stream.
Pay the fee and register options
Pay the fee, then register your options — the ordered list of colleges and courses you will accept — and confirm them.
Allotment across rounds
CEE allots against state merit within your stream and your options, across rounds, with reporting and exit rules that tighten as rounds progress.
Documents you'll need
- NEET PG rank letter / scorecard and admit card
- MBBS degree / provisional certificate and mark sheets
- Internship completion certificate
- Medical-council registration certificate
- Class 10 / SSLC certificate (date of birth)
- Nativity / residence certificates for Keralite eligibility
- Service certificate and bond details, for service candidates
- Category certificate where reservation is claimed, plus photo ID and photographs
Common questions
What is the service / non-service split in Kerala?
Kerala runs separate streams: non-service candidates compete in the open state pool, while service candidates (serving government doctors) are considered under the service quota with their own rules. Your stream depends on your service status.
Do I need Keralite nativity for a state seat?
A state seat generally depends on Keralite nativity/eligibility as defined in the prospectus. Confirm your eligibility before relying on a state seat.
Is CEE counselling separate from MCC?
Yes. CEE fills Kerala's state-quota seats; MCC fills the All India Quota and deemed/central seats. Separate registrations and seat pools.
This guide explains how the process generally works so you walk in prepared. Dates, fees, exact eligibility clauses and portal links are set fresh each counselling cycle — always confirm the current details on the official portal before you act.