Kerala KEAM 2026 MBBS/BDS Vacancy List: 4 MBBS + 23 BDS Seats

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has released the tentative vacancy position for KEAM 2026 MBBS and BDS counselling as of 3 November 2026. This list shows which seats remain unfilled across Kerala's government and self-financing medical and dental colleges after the previous counselling rounds. The vacancy list is critical because it tells you exactly which colleges and categories still have seats available — this determines where you can apply in the next counselling round. The list includes 4 MBBS seats and 23 BDS seats spread across multiple colleges and reserved categories. If your name was not called in earlier rounds, or if you are joining a fresh round, this vacancy list is your roadmap to available options.

What is this vacancy list and why does it matter?

A vacancy list is a snapshot of seats that remain unfilled after each round of counselling. When a candidate is allotted a seat and joins, that seat is filled. When a candidate declines a seat or does not report, that seat becomes vacant and is offered again in the next round. This list, dated 3 November 2026, shows the exact state of vacancies at that moment.

Why does this matter to you? If you are eligible for the next counselling round — whether because you did not get a seat in earlier rounds, or because you are joining a fresh round — this list tells you precisely which colleges and which reserved categories (General, SC, ST, OBC, etc.) still have seats. You can only apply for seats that are listed here. Seats not on this list are either already filled or not available for your round.

MBBS seats available: 4 seats across 4 colleges

Kerala has only 4 MBBS seats vacant as of 3 November 2026. All 4 are in self-financing colleges — there are no government MBBS vacancies. Each seat is in a different college and a different reserved category, so your eligibility depends on both your NEET rank and your category certificate.

Here are the 4 MBBS vacancies:

• Al Azhar Medical College, Thodupuzha — 1 seat in Aided Minority (AM) category
• Karuna Medical College, Vilayodi, Palakkad — 1 seat in Minority (MM) category
• Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Chalakka, Ernakulam — 1 seat in Scheduled Minority (SM) category
• Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College, Karakonam — 1 seat in Aided Minority (AM) category

BDS seats available: 23 seats across 13 colleges

BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) has significantly more vacancies than MBBS — 23 seats in total. These are spread across 13 colleges: 2 government colleges and 11 self-financing colleges. The seats are distributed across multiple reserved categories including General (AM), Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Class (OBC/MU/VK/LA/EZ/AC), and Scheduled Minority (SM).

The government BDS seats are limited: Government Dental College, Thrissur has 1 SM seat, and Government Dental College, Kannur has 1 ST seat and 1 SC seat (3 government seats total). The remaining 20 BDS seats are in self-financing colleges. If you are aiming for a government dental seat, your options are very limited — only 3 seats across 2 colleges.

Complete BDS vacancy breakdown by college

Below is the full list of all 23 BDS vacancies, organized by college. Pay close attention to the category code for each seat — you can only apply for a seat if you hold the required category certificate.

• Government Dental College, Thrissur — 1 BDS (SM category)
• Government Dental College, Kannur — 1 BDS (ST category), 1 BDS (SC category)
• Al Azhar Dental College, Thodupuzha — 2 BDS (AM category), 1 BDS (ST category)
• Annoor Dental College, Puthuppady, Muvattupuzha — 1 BDS (SM category)
• Sree Anjaneya Institute of Dental Sciences, Atholi, Kozhikode — 1 BDS (AM category), 1 BDS (LA category)
• Azeezia College of Dental Science, Meyyannoor, Kollam — 1 BDS (AM category), 1 BDS (EZ category), 3 BDS (SM category)
• Educare Institute of Dental Sciences, Malappuram — 1 BDS (SM category)
• MES Dental College, Perinthalmanna — 1 BDS (VK category)
• Noorul Islam College of Dental Science, Neyyattinkara — 1 BDS (SM category)
• St. Gregorios Dental College, Chelad, Kothamangalam — 1 BDS (AC category)
• Sri Sankara Dental College, Akathumuri, Varkala — 3 BDS (AM category), 1 BDS (MU category), 1 BDS (SC category), 2 BDS (SM category)
• Travancore Dental College, Kollam — 1 BDS (AM category), 1 BDS (LA category)

Understanding the category codes: which seats can you apply for?

Each seat in the vacancy list is tagged with a category code. This code tells you which candidates are eligible to apply for that seat. You can ONLY apply for a seat if you hold a valid category certificate matching that code. Applying for a seat you are not eligible for will result in your application being rejected.

Here are the main category codes used in this list:

AM = Aided Minority: seats reserved for candidates belonging to minority religions (Christian, Muslim, Sikh, Buddhist, Zoroastrian, Jain) studying in aided schools. You must have a minority certificate issued by the competent authority.

MM = Minority (Muslim): seats reserved for Muslim candidates. You must have a Muslim minority certificate.

SM = Scheduled Minority: seats reserved for candidates who are both Scheduled Caste/Tribe AND belong to a minority religion.

SC = Scheduled Caste: seats reserved for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes. You must have a valid SC certificate.

ST = Scheduled Tribe: seats reserved for candidates belonging to Scheduled Tribes. You must have a valid ST certificate.

MU = Muslim OBC: seats reserved for Muslim candidates classified as OBC.

VK = Ezhava (OBC): seats reserved for Ezhava candidates, who are classified as OBC in Kerala.

LA = Latin Catholic (OBC): seats reserved for Latin Catholic candidates classified as OBC.

EZ = Ezhava (OBC): another code for Ezhava candidates.

AC = Anglo-Indian: seats reserved for Anglo-Indian candidates.

If you do not have the required category certificate for a seat, you cannot apply for it, even if your NEET rank is high enough. Ensure you have the correct certificate BEFORE the counselling round begins.

Important: This is a tentative list — vacancies may change

The notice clearly states this is a 'Tentative Vacancy Position.' This means the list is accurate as of 3 November 2026, but vacancies can change at any time. Candidates who were allotted seats in earlier rounds may join or may not report, creating new vacancies or filling existing ones. New candidates may also decline seats, freeing them up.

Do not assume that because a seat is on this list today, it will definitely be available when your counselling round opens. Conversely, seats not on this list may become available if candidates do not join. Always check the official CEE Kerala website for the most up-to-date vacancy list just before you apply in your counselling round. The vacancy list is usually updated before each new round of counselling begins.

How to use this list when counselling opens

When the next counselling round opens, you will be asked to fill in your choices of colleges and courses. Use this vacancy list to decide which colleges and seats to apply for. Here is the step-by-step approach:

1. Check your NEET UG 2026 rank and your category (General, SC, ST, OBC, Minority, etc.).

2. Look at this vacancy list and identify all seats that match your category.

3. For each matching seat, check the college's location, fees (if self-financing), and reputation. Decide which colleges you would prefer.

4. During the choice-filling window, enter these colleges in your order of preference. You can usually list multiple choices.

5. Submit your choices before the deadline. The counselling algorithm will then match your rank and choices to available seats.

6. After allotment, check the allotment result on the CEE Kerala website. If you are allotted a seat, you must report to the college by the specified date to confirm your admission.

Remember: your rank must be good enough to secure a seat in your chosen category. A lower rank may not be sufficient even if seats are vacant. The exact cutoff rank for each seat depends on the number of candidates applying and their ranks — this is determined during counselling, not in advance.

Government vs. self-financing colleges: what's the difference?

This vacancy list includes both government and self-financing colleges. It is important to understand the difference, as it affects fees, seat availability, and admission process.

Government colleges: These are run by the state government. Fees are heavily subsidized and very affordable (typically ₹5,000–₹15,000 per year for Indian students). Seats are limited and highly competitive. In this list, there are only 3 government BDS seats and 0 government MBBS seats — all MBBS vacancies are in self-financing colleges.

Self-financing colleges: These are private institutions that charge full fees. Annual fees typically range from ₹5 lakhs to ₹15 lakhs or more, depending on the college. Seats are more abundant than in government colleges. In this list, 4 MBBS seats and 20 BDS seats are in self-financing colleges.

If you are aiming for a government seat, your options are very limited in this round. If you are open to self-financing colleges, you have many more choices. Consider your financial situation and preferences carefully before deciding which colleges to apply for.

What if your category is not listed for a college?

You may notice that some colleges have seats in only certain categories. For example, Al Azhar Medical College has a vacancy only in the AM (Aided Minority) category — there is no General category seat. This means if you are a General category candidate, you cannot apply for the MBBS seat at Al Azhar Medical College in this round.

This is normal. Seats are reserved for specific categories based on government policy. If your category is not listed for a college, that college has no vacancy in your category in this round. Do not waste time applying for seats you are not eligible for — your application will be rejected.

Minority certificates and other category documents: get them now

If you are applying for a seat reserved for a minority category (AM, MM, SM, MU, LA, AC, EZ, VK), you MUST have the required category certificate. Do not wait until counselling opens to apply for these certificates — the process can take weeks or months.

For example, if you want to apply for an AM (Aided Minority) seat, you need a minority certificate issued by the competent authority (usually the District Collector or Revenue Department). If you want to apply for an SC or ST seat, you need an SC or ST certificate. If you want to apply for an OBC seat (MU, VK, LA, EZ, AC), you need an OBC certificate.

Start the certificate application process immediately if you do not already have these documents. Contact your local revenue office or district collector's office for details on how to apply. Bring your birth certificate, school leaving certificate, and other proof of your category. Without the correct certificate, you will not be able to apply for reserved seats, even if your rank is excellent.

Key dates and next steps

This vacancy list was released on 3 November 2026. The next counselling round has not yet been announced. Keep checking the official CEE Kerala website (cee.kerala.gov.in) for announcements about the next round's registration window, choice-filling dates, and allotment schedule.

Typically, CEE releases a new vacancy list just before each counselling round begins. When the next round is announced, a fresh vacancy list will be published — seats may have changed by then. Do not rely solely on this list; always check for the latest update before you apply.

If you have already been allotted a seat in an earlier round and have joined, you do not need to apply again. If you did not get a seat, or if you are eligible for a fresh round, prepare your documents (category certificates, NEET scorecard, 10th and 12th mark sheets, etc.) and be ready to apply as soon as the next round opens.

Frequently asked questions

This vacancy list is your guide to available MBBS and BDS seats in Kerala as of 3 November 2026. Check which seats match your category and rank, ensure you have all required category certificates, and monitor the CEE Kerala website for the announcement of the next counselling round. When counselling opens, download the latest vacancy list, fill in your choices carefully, and submit before the deadline. Your admission depends on timely action and accurate documentation.