KEAM Option Registration 2026: Date, Link, Know How to Fill Choices of Colleges & Courses

Kerala Engineering Agricultural Medical Entrance Exam 2026 ( KEAM )

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KEAM 2026 facility to submit 10+2 marks

3 Jun '26 - 14 Jun '26

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Mamona Majumder
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Updated on May 29, 2026 14:27 IST
CEE will invite the candidates who appear in the KEAM rank lists to register their options for seat allotment. The dates of option registration for each counselling round will be announced at cee.kerala.gov.in. Seats in KEAM counselling participating colleges will be filled based on the options registered by the candidates and their KEAM ranks.

KEAM 2026 option registration will open on the official website. KEAM 2026 counselling option registration link and all details will also be made available on this page. Check all details regarding KEAM option registrations 2026 on this page below.

KEAM Option Registration

KEAM Option Registration 2026

KEAM Option Registration 2026: CEE will invite the candidates who appear in the KEAM rank lists to register their options for seat allotment. The dates of option registration for each counselling round will be announced at cee.kerala.gov.in. Seats in KEAM counselling participating colleges will be filled based on the options registered by the candidates and their KEAM 2026 ranks.

To register options in KEAM 2026 counselling, candidates have to log in to their ‘Candidate Portal’ through the website cee.kerala.gov.in using the application number and password. Candidates who do not register their options within the stipulated time will not be considered for allotment under any circumstances. Check all details related to KEAM 2026 option registration on this page below.

Table of contents
  • What is KEAM Option Registration?
  • KEAM 2026 Option Registration Date
  • KEAM 2026 Option Registration Link
  • How to Register Options in KEAM 2026 Counselling?
  • KEAM 2026 Option Registration Fee
  • What after KEAM 2026 Option Registrations?

What is KEAM Option Registration?

The option registration in the KEAM (Kerala Engineering, Architecture, Medical) counselling means that candidates select their preferred course and college for admission. The candidates have to register the options in order of priority and submit them as per the schedule. Only the candidates who appear in the KEAM rank list can register their option for KEAM counselling.

KEAM 2026 Option Registration Date

The KEAM option registration facility opens for each counselling phase. Check KEAM 2026 option registration dates in the table below:

KEAM 2026 Counselling Dates
KEAM 2026 phase 1 option registration starts July 2026
KEAM 2026 phase 1 option registration ends

July 2026

KEAM phase 2 option edit/rearrangement

July 2026

KEAM phase 2 option edit/rearrangement

July 2026

KEAM phase 3 fresh option registration starts

Aug 2026

KEAM phase 3 fresh option registration ends

Aug 2026

KEAM 2026 Option Registration Link

Candidates can access the link for KEAM option registration 2026 below:

-> KEAM 2026 option registration link - will be available here

How to Register Options in KEAM 2026 Counselling?

Check below the steps for KEAM option registration process:

  • Vist the official website of KEAM and access the ‘Candidate Portal’  using the Application Number and Password.
  • Proceed to the option registration page by clicking on the ‘Option Registration’ Link.
  • Pay the option registration fee and register the options.
  • Save the options registered.
  • View and print the list of options registered.
  • Log off from the ‘Candidate Portal’. 
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the reasons that can lead to cancellation of KEAM application form?
A: 
The followings are some of the reasons that may lead to the rejection of your KEAM Application. If the uploaded Photograph does not adhere to the specification given in the menu How to Upload? If Applicants uploaded Signature is NOT clear or/and not genuine. If authentic proof for Nativity and Date of Birth and Class X Certificate are NOT uploaded in the application portal. If the required Application Fee meant for each category (General or SC) is NOT paid through the proper channel.
Q:   When will the KEAM application form correction window open?
A: 

The KEAM form correction window was open for certificate verification and correction of name, photo and class 10 certificate, until March 21.

 

Q:   What are the steps in KEAM application process?
A: 

The process of apply for KEAM 2026 is given below:

  • Registration
  • Filling KEAM application form
  • Uploading of images
  • Paying the application fee
  • Taking a printout of the application form
Q:   What is to be done in KEAM option registration process?
A: 

A list of Course-College combinations available for allotments through the KEAM CAP will be displayed on the Option Registration page of the candidate based on the stream (s) the candidate is eligible for. For example, a candidate included only in the Engineering stream will see the Engineering courses together with the corresponding two-letter codes (Eg:- AE - Applied Electronics and Instrumentation, EC - Electronics and Communication Engineering etc.). Similarly, a candidate in the Medical Stream will see the Medical courses together with the corresponding two-letter codes (Eg:- MM-MBBS, MD-BDS, BA-BAMS etc.). A candidate eligible for both Engineering and Medical streams will see both Engineering and Medical courses. All the Colleges under the stream (s) applicable to the candidate will be shown with their respective three-letter codes (Eg:- TVE-College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram, TVM-Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram etc.). 

KEAM 2026 Option Registration Fee

The candidates participating in KEAM counselling have to pay the option registration fee. The KEAM 2026 option registration fee is given below:

  • For candidates belonging to SC/ST/OEC category and those having benefits as per G.O.(Ms) No.25/2005/SCSTDD Dated 20.06.2005 and G.O. (Ms)No.10/2014/BCDD Dated 23.05.2014, and those candidates from Juvenile Home, Nirbhaya Home, Sree Chitra Home: INR 500, (The option registration fee of such candidates who take admission in the allotted college/course will be adjusted in the caution deposit.)
  • For all other candidates: INR 2,000. (The registration fee will be adjusted in the tuition fee of those candidates who take admission consequent on allotments.)

Refund of the KEAM 2026 Option Registration Fee

  • The registration fee of those candidates who do not get allotment will be refunded.
  • The Registration Fee of those candidates who do not take admission will be treated as a penalty and will not be refunded.

What after KEAM 2026 Option Registrations?

The authority releases the KEAM seat allotment after the completion of option registration. Students can check the seat allotment list on the official website. To confirm the seat allotment, students need to log in through the candidate portal. After accepting the seat, download the KEAM allotment memo. In the KEAM allotment memo, you can check college, course, and fee details.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   KEAM admit card must be black and white or colour copy?
A: 

KEAM admit card can be carried in either way, Candidates can carry a coloured copy or a black and white copy. Just ensure that the details on the admit card are correct and as per the information provided on the KEAM application form. KEAM admit card includes details like the candidate's name, father's name, exam date, exam time, test centre address etc. Before downloading the KEAM hall ticket , candidates are advised to crosscheck all the details mentioned on it. In case of any discrepancy in the KEAM hall ticket, candidates should immediately inform the authorities at CEE, Kerala admission authority. Helpline Numbers: 0471-2332123, 2339101, 2339102, 2339103, 2339104. The admit card of KEAM is one of the most important documents without which candidates will not be able to appear in KEAM . Besides being used on exam day, KEAM admit card will be required during the exam counselling process as well. Therefore the candidates must keep the KEAM admit card safe with them until the admission process is over.

Q:   What are some preparation tips for KEAM?
A: 
  1. Know the KEAM syllabus.
  2. Stay updated with the KEAM exam pattern, and plan a proper timetable.
  3. Start with the basics.
  4. Keep your schedule consistent and study daily.
  5. Practice with sample papers.
  6. Revise what you have studied.
  7. Do not add new topics to prepare on the last fe days before the exam.
Q:   Do I need to cover the entire syllabus of KEAM?
A: 

Yes, candidates must complete the entire syllabus of KEAM to get a good score in the exam. To get an admission opportunity via KEAM in top colleges, candidates have to prepare for the exam by covering the centre syllabus.

Q:   How to prepare for KEAM in 1 month?
A: 
  • Revise the important topics.
  • Give mock tests to improve your accuracy.
  • Solve the previous 5 year papers of KEAM.
  • Focus on the graph and diagram.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is KEAM application fee?
A: 

The application fee for KEAM is as follows: Engineering only/ B.Pharma only/both: General: INR 875 and SC: INR 375. Architecture only/Medical & Allied only/both: General: INR 625 and SC: INR 250. Both the streams: General: INR 1125 and SC: INR 500.

Q:   How is the KEAM engineering rank list prepared?
A: 

The engineering rank list is prepared based on giving an equal weightage of 50:50 to the score obtained in the Entrance Examination for Engineering, and the grade/marks obtained in the final year of the qualifying examination for Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together. In case, the candidate has not studied Chemistry the marks obtained in Computer Science shall be considered. In case, the candidate has not studied Chemistry and Computer Science, the marks obtained in Biotechnology shall be considered. In case, the candidate has not studied Chemistry Computer Science and Biotechnology, the marks obtained in Biology shall be considered.

Q:   How to complete the KEAM option registration and how can the registered options be saved/revised?
A: 

All eligible options of the candidate will be displayed on the KEAM Option Registration Page. The candidate may follow the directions given therein to register the options. The data entered may be saved regularly by clicking the ‘Save’ button, so that the data already entered is not lost due to unexpected reasons.

The candidate should enter only those options in which they are interested. Candidates should also note that they will be considered for allotment only to those courses and colleges opted by them. So, a candidate who has not opted for a course-college combination will not be considered for allotment for that combination. Existing options, registered by the candidate which is available in the Option Registration Page, can be cancelled by clicking on the corresponding 'Delete' button. Changes (including deletions) made in the option list must be saved (by clicking on the SAVE button) before leaving the option registration page.

All the valid options registered by the candidate will be processed. If a candidate gets allotted a particular seat, based on his/her option, he/she is bound to accept it, failing which, they will lose that allotment as well as all the existing options in the stream to which the allotment belongs. The options once lost will not be available in the subsequent phases. 

Q:   How can I prepare for KEAM exam?
A: 

KEAM - Kerala Engineering Agriculture Medical. First, know syllabus completely and then start preparation. It will help you to have a clear mind while preparing. Manage your time efficiently in such a way that you spend equal time for all subjects.

Choose best study materials for your preparations. You may use NCERT books for PCM concepts while Arihant books for practice, H. C. Verma for Physics, O. P. Tandon for Chemistry, And TMH books for Mathematics.

You can also solve sample papers for better preparations. You need to solve last year’s question papers or mock test. It helps you to know about exam pattern or type of questions will come in examination. You can also test your speed & knowledge by solving sample papers.

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No, students cannot get admission in Government College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kozhikode BPharma without KEAM. Students must obtain a score in KEAM entrance exam for admission. However, academic scores are also considered.

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The last date to submit plus two marks for KEAM rank list preparation is June 14.

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The KEAM 2026 results were declared on May 12.

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Yes, you could get into this college with a KEAM rank of 500 if you belong to the General HS quota. For this category, the last round cutoff ranged from 184 to 79440. Hence, you could get admission in the Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram with a rank of 500. 

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Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, accepts the NEET PG entrance examination for admission to the MD and MS courses, followed by the NEET PG counselling process for the All India quota. 

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Neerja Rohatgi

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The Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, MBBS cutoff 2025 was released for admission to various Home State quota categories based on the NEET entrance examination, followed by the KEAM counselling process. 

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Yes, as Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical or KEAM entrance exam is the only entrance exam accepted at the Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology students must appear for this exam and not miss the last date for registration as well.

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