The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala has announced a deadline extension for a key step in KEAM 2026 medical and medical allied course admissions. Candidates who applied for MBBS, BDS and other medical allied courses under Kerala's state quota had their applications checked, and a list of applications with defects has now been published. CEE has extended the last date for candidates to fix these defects and submit their NEET-UG 2026 score to 10 August 2026, 12:00 noon. This is not a new application window — it applies to candidates who have already applied for KEAM 2026 medical/medical allied courses and now need to correct errors or upload their NEET score through the Candidate Portal.
If you applied for KEAM 2026 medical/medical allied courses, log in to the Candidate Portal and rectify any defects and/or submit your NEET-UG 2026 score before 10 August 2026, 12:00 noon — missing this deadline can affect your rank list eligibility.
What exactly has happened
CEE Kerala runs a separate application and verification process for admission to Medical & Medical Allied Courses (MBBS, BDS and related programmes) under KEAM 2026, alongside the main NEET-UG exam conducted by NTA.
After candidates submitted their applications, CEE reviewed them and prepared a list of applications that have some kind of defect — an error, missing information, or incomplete detail. This list has now been published.
Separately, candidates also need to submit their NEET-UG 2026 result/score to CEE through the same portal, since KEAM's medical seat allotment is based on NEET-UG rank, not a separate KEAM exam.
CEE has now extended the last date for both these actions — rectifying defects and submitting the NEET score — to 10 August 2026, 12:00 noon.
Timeline of related notices
This extension did not come out of nowhere — it follows a short sequence of steps CEE has been running for medical/medical allied admissions over the past week. Understanding this sequence helps you know exactly where you stand.
| Date | What CEE announced |
|---|---|
| 03-08-2026 | Candidates could verify their profile and rectify defects in their KEAM 2026 medical/medical allied application |
| 05-08-2026 | Online facility opened for submission of NEET (UG) 2026 result/score |
| 07-08-2026 | List of defective applications published; last date for rectifying defects and submitting NEET score set at 10.08.2026, 12:00 noon |
What you must do before the deadline
If you have applied for MBBS, BDS or other medical allied courses through KEAM 2026, you must check your status on the Candidate Portal without delay.
- Log in to the KEAM 2026 Candidate Portal using your registered credentials.
- Check whether your application appears on the list of defective applications.
- If it does, rectify the defect(s) shown against your application before 10 August 2026, 12:00 noon.
- Whether or not your application has a defect, if you have not yet submitted your NEET-UG 2026 score/result, do so through the same portal before the same deadline.
- Keep a copy/screenshot of your submission as confirmation once you have completed the rectification or score submission.
Why this matters — the trap to avoid
This is a hard deadline, and the notice specifies it down to the exact time: 10.08.2026, 12:00 noon — not just the date. Missing this window is risky because your NEET-UG score is the basis on which CEE prepares the rank list for medical seat allotment in Kerala's state quota. An application with an unresolved defect, or one without the NEET score linked to it, may not be considered valid for the rank list.
The notice does not specify what kind of defects have been flagged (documents, category certificates, personal details, etc.), so every candidate must individually check the Candidate Portal to see the exact defect noted against their own application rather than assume it does not apply to them.
What comes next
This notice only extends the defect-rectification and NEET-score-submission window; it does not itself announce the rank list or allotment dates for medical courses. Once defects are cleared and scores are submitted, CEE will use this data to prepare candidates' rank in the medical merit list. Watch the CEE Kerala KEAM 2026 notifications page for the next announcement, which should relate to the rank list or further steps in medical counselling.
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
Is this a new application for KEAM 2026 medical courses?
No. This notice is for candidates who have already applied for KEAM 2026 Medical/Medical Allied Courses. It only extends the deadline to fix defects in that existing application and to submit the NEET-UG 2026 score.
What is the new deadline?
10 August 2026, 12:00 noon. CEE has given the exact time, not just the date, so treat noon as the cut-off.
How do I check if my application has a defect?
Log in to the KEAM 2026 Candidate Portal with your registered credentials and check the list of defective applications and the defect status shown against your own application.
I don't think my application has a defect — do I still need to do anything?
Yes, if you have not yet submitted your NEET-UG 2026 score/result through the Candidate Portal, you must still do this before 10 August 2026, 12:00 noon, regardless of whether your application has a defect.
What happens if I miss this deadline?
The notice does not state the consequence explicitly, but since NEET score submission and defect rectification are prerequisites for being included in the medical rank list, missing the deadline risks your application not being considered for allotment. Do not wait until the last moment.
Where do I submit the NEET score and fix defects?
Both actions are done online through the KEAM 2026 Candidate Portal, the same portal used for your original application.
Does this notice apply to BDS applicants too?
Yes. The notice covers 'Medical & Medical Allied Courses,' which includes MBBS, BDS and related programmes under KEAM 2026.
If you applied for KEAM 2026 MBBS, BDS or medical allied courses, do not delay — log in to the Candidate Portal today, check for any listed defect, fix it, and make sure your NEET-UG 2026 score is submitted before 10 August 2026, 12:00 noon. Keep checking the CEE Kerala notifications page for the next update on the medical rank list.
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