The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala has published the list of defective applications for admission to Medical and Medical Allied Courses (which includes MBBS and BDS) under KEAM 2026. If your application has been flagged with a defect, or if you have not yet submitted your NEET-UG 2026 score, you must fix this yourself — CEE will not do it for you. The deadline is 10 August 2026, 12:00 noon, and everything must be done online through the Candidate Portal. This is a routine but critical step in Kerala's state-quota counselling process, and missing it can jeopardise your chance of being considered for seat allotment.
Every KEAM 2026 medical/medical allied applicant must check the defective application list and, if needed, rectify defects or submit their NEET score through the Candidate Portal by 10 August 2026, 12:00 noon.
What CEE Kerala Has Announced
On 7 August 2026, CEE Kerala released the provisional list of defective applications for candidates who applied for admission to Medical & Medical Allied Courses under KEAM 2026. 'Medical Allied' in KEAM terminology covers MBBS, BDS, and related courses such as Ayurveda, Siddha, Homoeopathy and Unani that are counselled through the same state portal — but this article focuses on what MBBS/BDS aspirants need to know.
This step follows two earlier notices: on 3 August 2026, CEE opened a window for candidates to verify their profile and flag/rectify defects, and on 5 August 2026, it opened an online facility specifically for submitting NEET (UG) 2026 results. The defective list published on 7 August is essentially the outcome of that verification process — it tells you whether CEE found something wrong or incomplete in your application.
The Deadline You Cannot Miss
There is one firm cut-off for this stage. After this time, the portal window for rectification and NEET score submission closes.
| Action Required | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rectify defects flagged in your application | 10 August 2026, 12:00 noon |
| Submit your NEET (UG) 2026 score/result if not already done | 10 August 2026, 12:00 noon |
Who Must Act on This
This concerns every candidate who has applied for admission to Medical & Medical Allied Courses under KEAM 2026 — including MBBS and BDS aspirants seeking Kerala's state-quota (Competent Authority Quota) seats. You need to check your status on the Candidate Portal in two specific situations:
- Your application appears in the published list of defective applications — meaning CEE has identified an issue with something you submitted.
- You have not yet uploaded or submitted your NEET (UG) 2026 result/score on the portal, which is required for your medical application to be processed further.
How to Rectify Defects or Submit Your NEET Score
All corrections and submissions must be made online — CEE has not mentioned any offline or in-person alternative for this step. The notice directs candidates to use the Candidate Portal for both actions.
- Log in to the Candidate Portal with your KEAM 2026 credentials.
- Check whether your application is listed among the defective applications published on 7 August 2026.
- If a defect is shown, correct or re-upload whatever the portal indicates as missing or incorrect.
- If you have not submitted your NEET (UG) 2026 score yet, use the online facility on the portal to do so.
- Complete all corrections and submissions before 10 August 2026, 12:00 noon — the portal will not accept changes after this time.
Why This Step Matters
In state counselling systems like KEAM, an application with an unresolved defect or a missing NEET score cannot move forward to rank list preparation and seat allotment. The notice does not spell out a specific penalty for missing the 10 August deadline, but since this is described as the 'last date' for rectification and score submission, treat it as final — there is no indication of a further extension in this notice.
Because this window is short (just a few days from publication to deadline), do not wait until the last day. Portal traffic tends to spike close to deadlines, and technical delays are a real risk when noon is a hard cut-off.
Related Notices You Should Know About
This defect list did not appear in isolation. It follows a short sequence of steps CEE has been running for Medical & Medical Allied admissions this counselling cycle:
- 3 August 2026 — CEE allowed candidates to verify their profile and flag/rectify defects.
- 5 August 2026 — CEE opened an online facility for submitting NEET (UG) 2026 results.
- 7 August 2026 — The provisional list of defective applications was published, along with the 10 August, 12:00 noon deadline to fix defects or submit the NEET score.
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What exactly has CEE Kerala published on 7 August 2026?
The list of defective applications for KEAM 2026 admission to Medical & Medical Allied Courses (which includes MBBS and BDS). Candidates whose applications have an identified issue appear on this list.
What is the deadline to fix my application or submit my NEET score?
10 August 2026, 12:00 noon. Both defect rectification and NEET (UG) 2026 score submission must be completed by this time through the Candidate Portal.
Where do I check if my application has a defect?
Log in to the KEAM 2026 Candidate Portal and check your application status against the published defective applications list.
I haven't uploaded my NEET score yet — is that a problem?
Yes. The notice specifically requires candidates to submit their NEET (UG) 2026 result/score, if not already done, through the Candidate Portal by the same 10 August, 12:00 noon deadline.
Can I rectify defects offline or by visiting a CEE office?
The notice only mentions the Candidate Portal as the method for rectifying defects and submitting NEET scores. No offline process is mentioned.
Does this notice apply only to MBBS/BDS candidates?
It applies to all candidates who applied under the 'Medical & Medical Allied Courses' category in KEAM 2026, which includes MBBS and BDS along with allied courses like Ayurveda, Siddha, Homoeopathy and Unani.
What happens if I miss the 10 August deadline?
The notice does not state a specific consequence, but it is described as the last date for rectification and NEET score submission, with no mention of a further extension. It is safest to assume this is your final opportunity to fix your application at this stage.
If you applied for KEAM 2026 Medical & Medical Allied Courses, log into the Candidate Portal today, check the defective applications list, and confirm your NEET (UG) 2026 score is submitted. Do not leave this until the last hour before the 10 August, 12:00 noon deadline — fix any flagged defect and complete your submission well in advance.
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