If you're a Kerala candidate hoping to get into MBBS, BDS or an AYUSH course through the state quota, qualifying NEET UG is only half the job. Kerala runs its medical admissions through KEAM, its state entrance process, and this year the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) has opened a separate online window where NEET-qualified KEAM medical applicants must formally submit their NEET UG 2026 result. The window is live now at cee.kerala.gov.in and closes at 12 noon on August 10, 2026. This step decides whether your name shows up at all in the Kerala state rank list that drives every round of medical seat allotment.
Clearing NEET UG is not enough for Kerala state quota seats — you must also log in with your KEAM credentials and submit your NEET UG 2026 score on the CEE portal before 12 noon, August 10, 2026, or you will be left out of the state rank list entirely.
Why this step exists
Most states link NEET UG scores directly to their counselling once results are declared, but Kerala treats KEAM registration and NEET UG qualification as two distinct actions that a candidate must complete independently. Applying for KEAM medical courses earlier in the year and clearing NEET UG later are both necessary, but neither one automatically updates the other in CEE's system.
This submission window is how CEE gets your verified NEET UG score, roll number and rank into its own records so it can build the Kerala state medical rank list. Without this data entry, the state has no way of placing you in that list, no matter how well you scored in NEET UG.
Who this applies to
Only a specific set of candidates needs to act on this window. You must meet both conditions below — one alone is not enough.
- You applied for a medical course under KEAM 2026 (not just the engineering stream).
- You have qualified NEET UG 2026.
- If you only registered for KEAM engineering, this window does not concern you.
- If you registered for KEAM medical but did not qualify NEET UG 2026, you cannot submit, since NEET UG is the mandatory qualifying exam for MBBS, BDS and AYUSH admissions nationwide.
Key details at a glance
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala |
| Portal | cee.kerala.gov.in |
| Submission deadline | 12 noon, August 10, 2026 |
| Who should submit | KEAM 2026 medical applicants who have qualified NEET UG 2026 |
| Courses affected | MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and allied medical courses |
| Mode | Online only; no scorecard upload or postal copy needed |
How to submit and what to avoid
The process is short but needs care, since a wrongly entered roll number or score can cause avoidable trouble later in verification.
CEE has specifically clarified that candidates should not post printed copies of their result and do not need to upload a scanned scorecard — the online data entry itself is the valid submission. Keep a downloaded copy of the confirmation report once you submit, since that becomes your proof if any discrepancy comes up during document verification.
- Log in to cee.kerala.gov.in with your KEAM 2026 application number and password.
- Open your NEET UG 2026 scorecard in a separate tab so you can copy details exactly.
- Find the NEET UG result submission link on your dashboard and enter roll number, score and rank.
- Double-check every field before hitting submit — CEE will use this data as-is.
- Download and save the submission report for your records.
- Finish the process well before the 12 noon deadline on August 10, 2026 to avoid last-minute technical issues.
What happens if you miss the deadline
There is no ambiguity in the consequence here: candidates who do not submit their NEET UG 2026 score within the window will not appear in the Kerala state medical rank list. Since this rank list is what both government and self-financing medical colleges in Kerala use for state quota seat allotment, missing the deadline effectively removes you from the running for a state quota MBBS, BDS or AYUSH seat this cycle, regardless of your actual NEET UG rank.
This makes the August 10 date arguably as important as your NEET UG result itself, for anyone pursuing a state quota seat in Kerala.
What comes next
After the window closes, CEE will process the submitted scores and prepare the KEAM 2026 medical rank list. Round 1 of online counselling is expected to follow once this list is released, so candidates should keep checking cee.kerala.gov.in regularly for the rank list announcement and the subsequent counselling schedule.
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See My CollegesFrequently asked questions
I already applied for KEAM medical courses — do I still need to submit my NEET UG score separately?
Yes. Applying for KEAM medical courses and submitting your NEET UG 2026 result are two separate steps in Kerala's process. You must complete both.
What is the exact deadline for this submission?
12 noon on August 10, 2026, on cee.kerala.gov.in.
Do I need to upload my NEET scorecard or send a printed copy by post?
No. CEE has said uploading a scorecard copy is not required and printed reports should not be sent by post. Only the online data entry on the portal counts.
What if I applied only for KEAM engineering, not medical?
This submission window does not apply to you; it is only for candidates who applied for KEAM medical courses and qualified NEET UG 2026.
What happens if I miss the August 10 deadline?
Your name will not be included in the Kerala state medical rank list, which means you will not be considered for MBBS, BDS or AYUSH state quota seat allotment in this cycle.
When will the Kerala state rank list and counselling rounds be announced?
CEE is expected to process submissions and release the state rank list after August 10, with Round 1 counselling following soon after. Check cee.kerala.gov.in for updates.
If you're a Kerala KEAM medical applicant, don't let this administrative step slip past you while you're busy tracking All India counselling or other state processes. Log in to cee.kerala.gov.in, enter your NEET UG 2026 details carefully, and submit well before the August 10 noon cutoff — then watch the portal for the state rank list and Round 1 schedule.
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