Kerala's Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) has opened a final round of counselling to fill remaining MBBS and BDS seats across government and private colleges. This is the Special Stray Vacancy Filling Round — the last opportunity for candidates on the Kerala State Medical Rank List to secure a seat. You must register your college and course preferences by 6 November 2026 at 5:00 PM, pay a registration fee (₹10,000 to ₹75,000 depending on which colleges you choose), and then join your allotted college between 9–12 November. If you miss this deadline, you lose your chance to participate in state counselling.
Register your college and course options by 6 November 5 PM, pay the registration fee immediately, and be ready to join by 12 November — this is the final stray round and your last chance at a state-quota MBBS or BDS seat.
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Unlock My College ListWhat is the Special Stray Vacancy Filling Round?
After the main counselling rounds (Phase I, II, III) and the first Stray round, some MBBS and BDS seats remain empty in government and private colleges. The Special Stray Vacancy Filling Round is Kerala's final attempt to fill these leftover seats. It is open only to candidates whose names appear on the Kerala State Medical Rank List published by CEE.
This is not a new merit list or a new exam. You are competing only for the specific vacancies that exist right now — seats that were not filled in earlier rounds. If you were already admitted in Phase I, II, III, or the first Stray round, you cannot participate in this round. Similarly, if you were allotted a seat in the third phase or stray phase, you are ineligible.
Who is Eligible to Participate?
You are eligible if: (1) your name is on the Kerala State Medical Rank List, (2) you have NOT been admitted in any previous round (Phase I, II, III, or Stray Phase), and (3) you did not vacate your seat after 7 October 2026 at 10:00 AM. If you were allotted a seat in the third phase or stray phase, you cannot participate, even if you did not join.
Important: If you have been included in the list of allotted/admitted candidates shared by the MCC (Medical Counselling Committee) after the Special Stray round AIQ (All India Quota) Counselling, you will NOT be considered in Kerala's special stray vacancy filling, even if you register options. This rule prevents double allotments across state and national quotas.
- Your name must be on the Kerala State Medical Rank List
- You must NOT have been admitted in Phase I, II, III, or the first Stray round
- You must NOT have vacated a seat after 7 October 2026, 10:00 AM
- You must NOT have been allotted a seat in the third phase or stray phase
- You must NOT be on the MCC's allotted/admitted list after AIQ Special Stray counselling
Important Dates and Timeline
The entire process moves very quickly. Option registration opens on 3 November and closes on 6 November at 5:00 PM — you have only 3 days to register and pay your fee. The provisional allotment is published on 7 November, and the final allotment on 8 November. You then have from 9 November to 12 November at 2:00 PM to join your allotted college and pay fees. After 12 November at 3:00 PM, the CEE will update the list of admitted candidates in the OAMS (Online Admission Management System).
If you miss the option registration deadline of 6 November 5:00 PM, you cannot participate in this round. If you get an allotment but do not join by 12 November 2:00 PM, your seat will be forfeited and you will face penalties (see the Penalties section below).
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 3 November 2026 | Website opens for online option registration |
| 6 November 2026, 5:00 PM | Option registration facility closes (FINAL DEADLINE) |
| 7 November 2026 | Provisional Allotment published |
| 8 November 2026 | Final Allotment published |
| 9–12 November 2026, 2:00 PM | Joining period: report to allotted college and pay fees |
| 12 November 2026, 3:00 PM | Deadline to update admitted candidate details in OAMS |
How to Register Your Options
Go to the CEE website www.cee.kerala.gov.in and log in to your candidate portal. Click on the 'Option Registration' menu on the home page. You will see a list of all available MBBS and BDS courses across government and private colleges. Select the colleges and courses where you wish to study — register options for ALL colleges and courses you are willing to join, because vacancies may arise during the allotment process and you want to be considered for them.
Do NOT register options just to 'keep options open' or as a backup. The CEE has made this very clear: register options ONLY for colleges and courses where you genuinely want to study. If you register options but do not join after getting an allotment, you will face severe penalties (see the Penalties section).
The registration fee you pay depends on which types of colleges you select. Once you have chosen your options, the system will calculate your registration fee automatically based on the colleges you selected. You must pay this fee before you can submit your options. The fee is non-refundable once paid, and it cannot be changed — so review your selections carefully before paying.
- Visit www.cee.kerala.gov.in and log in to your candidate portal
- Click 'Option Registration' on the home page
- Select colleges and courses where you genuinely want to study
- Register options for ALL colleges/courses you are willing to join (vacancies may arise)
- Review your selections carefully — the fee is based on your choices
- Pay the registration fee (amount depends on college types selected)
- Submit your options before 6 November 5:00 PM
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Registration Fees: What You Must Pay
The registration fee depends entirely on which types of colleges you select. If you choose only government colleges, you pay ₹10,000. If you choose both government and private dental colleges, you pay ₹25,000. If you choose both government and private medical colleges, you pay ₹50,000. If you choose government, private medical, AND private dental colleges, you pay ₹75,000. The system calculates this automatically based on your selections.
If you are allotted a seat in a government college, your registration fee is carried over and credited toward your tuition fee. If you are not allotted any seat, your registration fee is refunded. If you are allotted a seat in a private college and you join, your registration fee is refunded after the admission closing date. However, if you do not join within the stipulated time after getting an allotment, or if you quit after joining, your registration fee is forfeited as a penalty and will NOT be refunded.
Special concession: If you are allotted under SC/ST/OEC category, or if you have benefits under G.O. (MS) 25/2005/SCSTDD or G.O. (MS) 10/2014/BCDD, or if you are from Sree Chitra Home, Juvenile Home, or Nirbhaya Home, you pay only ₹10,000 as registration fee — UNLESS you register options in Minority/NRI seats in private colleges, in which case you pay the full fee and lose the concession. If you are allotted under NRI/Minority seats, you pay the full fee shown in your allotment memo and are not eligible for any fee concession.
If you were admitted in a previous round and vacated your seat within the prescribed date, and you already paid a registration fee to CEE, that fee may be credited. If your previous fee is equal to or greater than the current registration fee, you do not pay again. If it is less, you pay only the balance.
| Colleges Selected | Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| Government colleges only | ₹10,000 |
| Government + Private Dental colleges | ₹25,000 |
| Government + Private Medical colleges | ₹50,000 |
| Government + Private Medical + Private Dental colleges | ₹75,000 |
| SC/ST/OEC category or eligible for G.O. benefits (unless choosing Minority/NRI seats) | ₹10,000 |
What Happens After You Register: Allotment Process
After the option registration deadline (6 November 5:00 PM), CEE will process all registered options and generate a provisional allotment list on 7 November. This list shows which candidate gets which seat based on their rank and preferences. A final allotment is published on 8 November. You will receive an allotment memo showing your allotted college, course, and the fees you must pay.
Important: Once you are allotted a seat through this special stray vacancy round, that seat CANNOT be changed under any circumstances. You cannot request a different college or course. If you are unhappy with your allotment, you can choose not to join, but then you lose your registration fee and face penalties. So think carefully before registering options.
If vacancies still exist after this special stray round, they will be filled immediately through a Second Phase Special Stray Vacancy Filling round, using the options you registered in this phase. You do not need to register again.
- Provisional allotment published 7 November
- Final allotment published 8 November
- Your allotted seat CANNOT be changed
- Remaining vacancies filled in Second Phase Special Stray round using your current options
Joining Your Allotted College: Deadline and Process
If you receive an allotment, you must join your allotted college between 9 November and 12 November at 2:00 PM. 'Joining' means reporting to the college in person, completing admission formalities, and paying the fees shown in your allotment memo. The allotment memo will specify the exact fees you must pay (tuition fee, hostel fee, etc.). You must bring all required documents and complete the admission process within this window.
If you do not join by 12 November 2:00 PM, your seat will be forfeited. You will not be able to participate in any further counselling rounds, and you will face penalties (see the Penalties section). After 12 November 3:00 PM, CEE will update the OAMS with the final list of admitted candidates.
- Joining period: 9–12 November 2026, 2:00 PM
- Report to your allotted college in person
- Complete admission formalities
- Pay all fees shown in your allotment memo
- Bring all required documents
- Missing the deadline forfeits your seat and triggers penalties
Critical Trap: Penalties for Not Joining or Filing Unnecessary Options
The CEE has issued a severe warning: if you register options but do NOT join after receiving an allotment, or if you quit your seat after joining, you will face heavy penalties. This is not a small fine — it is designed to deter candidates from 'blocking' seats they do not intend to take.
Penalty for not joining or quitting: If you do not join within the stipulated time after getting an allotment, or if you quit after taking admission, your registration fee is forfeited as a penalty and will NOT be refunded. You will also be penalized under KEAM Prospectus clause 12.2.4.
Penalty for filing unnecessary options: If you register options but do not take admission after allotment, and this causes government or private seats allotted by CEE to lapse (go unfilled), you will be liable to pay a penalty of ₹10,00,000 (Ten Lakhs) for MBBS or ₹5,00,000 (Five Lakhs) for BDS — regardless of your family income, nativity, or reservation status. Your candidature will be cancelled, and you will be debarred from appearing in any CEE entrance examinations or allotments for up to two years. If you fail to pay the penalty, it will be recovered under the Revenue Recovery Act. This is a life-altering consequence. Register options ONLY for colleges and courses where you genuinely intend to study and join.
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- ⚠️ Do NOT register options just to 'keep options open'
- ⚠️ Penalty for not joining: registration fee forfeited + KEAM Prospectus penalties
- ⚠️ Penalty for filing unnecessary options: ₹10,00,000 (MBBS) or ₹5,00,000 (BDS)
- ⚠️ Candidature cancellation and debarment from CEE exams/allotments for up to 2 years
- ⚠️ Penalty recovered under Revenue Recovery Act if not paid voluntarily
- ✅ Register options ONLY for colleges/courses where you genuinely want to study and will join
Unallotted Category Seats and Seat Conversions
During this special stray vacancy filling phase, any unallotted category seats (seats reserved for SC, ST, OEC, or other categories that were not filled in earlier rounds) will be converted to general seats as per the existing prospectus conditions. This means if a reserved seat remains empty, it may be offered to a general-category candidate. This conversion happens automatically during the allotment process — you do not need to do anything special.
This conversion is important because it may create additional vacancies for general-category candidates. If you are a general-category candidate, you may have a better chance of getting an allotment in this round due to these conversions.
Common Mistakes That Get Your Application Rejected
Registering after the deadline: The option registration closes on 6 November 2026 at 5:00 PM sharp. If you register even one minute after 5:00 PM, your options will not be accepted. There is no grace period. Set a reminder and register well before the deadline.
Paying the wrong registration fee: The fee is calculated based on the colleges you select. If you select government colleges but the system shows you selected private colleges too, you will pay the wrong fee. Review the fee calculation on the registration page before paying. Once paid, the fee cannot be changed.
Not paying the registration fee: You cannot register options without paying the fee first. If you skip payment, your options will not be submitted.
Registering options you do not intend to join: This is the biggest trap. If you register options for a college just to 'keep it as a backup' and then do not join after allotment, you will face the ₹10,00,000 or ₹5,00,000 penalty and debarment. Register ONLY for colleges where you genuinely want to study.
Not joining within the deadline: If you get an allotment but do not report to the college by 12 November 2:00 PM, your seat is forfeited. Mark the joining dates on your calendar and plan to be available during this window.
Forgetting to bring required documents: When you join, you must bring all documents required by the college (mark sheet, category certificate, domicile certificate, etc.). Check the college's admission checklist in advance.
Assuming your fee will be refunded if you do not join: If you do not join after getting an allotment, your registration fee is NOT refunded — it is forfeited as a penalty. Only if you are not allotted at all, or if you join a private college and then the admission closes, will your fee be refunded.
- ⚠️ Register before 6 November 5:00 PM — no extensions
- ⚠️ Verify the registration fee before paying — it cannot be changed
- ⚠️ Pay the registration fee — options cannot be submitted without payment
- ⚠️ Register ONLY for colleges you genuinely want to join
- ⚠️ Join by 12 November 2:00 PM — missing this forfeits your seat
- ⚠️ Bring all required documents when joining
- ⚠️ Do not assume your fee will be refunded if you do not join
What Happens to Your Registration Fee?
Your registration fee is handled differently depending on your outcome: (1) If you are allotted a seat in a government college and you join, your registration fee is carried over and credited toward your tuition fee. (2) If you are allotted a seat in a private college and you join, your registration fee is refunded after the admission closing date. (3) If you are not allotted any seat, your registration fee is refunded. (4) If you are allotted a seat but do not join within the deadline, your registration fee is forfeited as a penalty and will NOT be refunded. (5) If you join a college but then quit after admission, your registration fee is forfeited as a penalty and will NOT be refunded.
The key takeaway: your registration fee is only safe if you either get allotted and join, or do not get allotted at all. If you get allotted but do not join, or if you join and then quit, you lose the fee.
- Allotted in government college + joined: fee credited to tuition fee
- Allotted in private college + joined: fee refunded after admission closes
- Not allotted: fee refunded
- Allotted but did not join: fee forfeited as penalty
- Joined but quit after admission: fee forfeited as penalty
Contact and Support
For any questions or technical issues, contact the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) at the following details: Telephone: 0471-2332120, 2338487. Email: ceekinfo.cee@kerala.gov.in. Website: www.cee.kerala.gov.in. All details regarding allotment, prospectus, and government orders are available on the CEE website. Check the website regularly for updates and announcements.
- Helpline: 0471-2332120, 2338487
- Email: ceekinfo.cee@kerala.gov.in
- Website: www.cee.kerala.gov.in
- Office: 7th Floor, KSRTC Bus Terminal Complex, Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram-695 001
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
I was not allotted a seat in the main rounds. Can I participate in this special stray vacancy round?
Yes, if your name is on the Kerala State Medical Rank List and you have not been admitted in Phase I, II, III, or the first Stray round, you are eligible. You must register your options by 6 November 5:00 PM and pay the registration fee. However, if you were allotted a seat in the third phase or stray phase (even if you did not join), you are NOT eligible.
What is the registration fee, and when do I pay it?
The registration fee ranges from ₹10,000 to ₹75,000 depending on which colleges you select. If you choose only government colleges, you pay ₹10,000. If you choose government and private medical colleges, you pay ₹50,000. If you choose all three types (government, private medical, and private dental), you pay ₹75,000. You must pay the fee before submitting your options. The system calculates the fee automatically based on your selections.
What happens if I register options but do not join after getting an allotment?
You will face severe penalties. Your registration fee will be forfeited and NOT refunded. Additionally, if your non-joining causes government or private seats to lapse, you will be liable to pay ₹10,00,000 (for MBBS) or ₹5,00,000 (for BDS) as a penalty, your candidature will be cancelled, and you will be debarred from CEE exams and allotments for up to two years. Register options ONLY for colleges where you genuinely intend to study and join.
When is the option registration deadline, and what happens if I miss it?
The deadline is 6 November 2026 at 5:00 PM. If you register even one minute after 5:00 PM, your options will not be accepted. There is no grace period or extension. If you miss this deadline, you cannot participate in this round and will lose your chance at a state-quota seat.
When will I know if I am allotted a seat, and when must I join?
The provisional allotment is published on 7 November, and the final allotment on 8 November. You will receive an allotment memo showing your allotted college and course. You must join your allotted college between 9 November and 12 November at 2:00 PM. If you do not join by this deadline, your seat is forfeited.
Can I change my allotted seat to a different college or course?
No. Once you are allotted a seat in this special stray vacancy round, that seat CANNOT be changed under any circumstances. If you are unhappy with your allotment, you can choose not to join, but then you lose your registration fee and face penalties.
Will my registration fee be refunded if I do not get an allotment?
Yes. If you are not allotted any seat, your registration fee will be refunded. However, if you are allotted a seat but do not join, your registration fee is forfeited as a penalty and will NOT be refunded.
I am SC/ST/OEC category. Do I get a fee concession?
Yes. If you are allotted under SC/ST/OEC category, or if you have benefits under G.O. (MS) 25/2005/SCSTDD or G.O. (MS) 10/2014/BCDD, or if you are from Sree Chitra Home, Juvenile Home, or Nirbhaya Home, you pay only ₹10,000 as registration fee. However, if you register options in Minority/NRI seats in private colleges, you will pay the full fee and lose the concession. If you are allotted under NRI/Minority seats, you will pay the full fee shown in your allotment memo.
What documents do I need to bring when I join my allotted college?
The notice does not specify the exact documents required. Check with your allotted college directly or visit the CEE website www.cee.kerala.gov.in for the admission checklist. Typically, you will need your mark sheet, category certificate (if applicable), domicile certificate, and other documents as per the college's requirements.
What if I was admitted in a previous round and vacated my seat? Can I participate in this round?
It depends on when you vacated. If you vacated your seat after 7 October 2026 at 10:00 AM, you are NOT eligible for this round. If you vacated before that date, you are eligible. Additionally, if you already paid a registration fee to CEE in the previous round, that fee may be credited toward this round's registration fee — you will only pay the balance if the current fee is higher.
Is this the last chance to get a seat in Kerala's MBBS/BDS counselling?
This is the final special stray vacancy round. If vacancies remain after this round, they will be filled through a Second Phase Special Stray Vacancy Filling round using the options you register now. However, if you do not register in this round, you cannot participate in the second phase. After all stray rounds are exhausted, no further state-quota counselling will be conducted.
You have only 3 days to act: register your options by 6 November 2026 at 5:00 PM on www.cee.kerala.gov.in, pay your registration fee (₹10,000–₹75,000 based on colleges selected), and be ready to join your allotted college by 12 November 2:00 PM. Register options ONLY for colleges and courses where you genuinely want to study — if you register but do not join, you face penalties up to ₹10,00,000 and debarment from CEE exams for two years. This is your final opportunity for a state-quota MBBS or BDS seat in Kerala.
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