KERALA NEET PG COUNSELLING 2026: PG Medical Seat Matrix Released by CEE Kerala!
RISHIKESH KUMAR
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The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has officially released the detailed NEET PG 2026 Seat Matrix for Postgraduate Medical (MD/MS/Diploma) admissions. For thousands of medical graduates across Kerala and India, this crucial notification marks the beginning of the central option registration and choice-filling process.
Navigating postgraduate medical admissions requires precision, quick decision-making, and a thorough understanding of reservation categories, quota distributions, and institution-specific seat availability. To simplify this process, NEETSupport brings you an in-depth, candidate-friendly breakdown of the Kerala NEET PG 2026 Seat Matrix.
Executive Overview: Kerala NEET PG 2026 Admission Process
Kerala remains one of the most sought-after states for postgraduate medical education due to its high clinical exposure, well-established government medical colleges, and reputable self-financing healthcare institutions.
Admissions to 50% State Quota seats in Government Medical Colleges and 100% seats in Private Self-Financing Medical Colleges (including Management, NRI, and Minority Quota seats) are governed strictly by CEE Kerala through the Centralised Admission Process (CAP). The remaining 50% of seats in Government Colleges are surrendered to the All-India Quota (AIQ) managed by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
Key Highlights
To help you digest the numbers quickly, here is a detailed breakdown of the counselling framework, seat distributions, and reservation policies in Kerala.
| Counselling Aspect | Details & Statistics |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala |
| Admission Basis | National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - PG (NEET PG 2026 Rank) |
| Official Portal | cee.kerala.gov.in |
| Total PG Medical Seats in Kerala | ~1,581 Seats (Govt + Private + RCC) |
| Government College PG Seats | ~884 Seats |
| Self-Financing / Private PG Seats | ~681 Seats |
| Specialized Regional Institutes | 16 Seats (Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram) |
| Counselling Mode | Online Centralised Admission Process (CAP) |
| Key Seat Categories | State Quota (SM), In-Service Quota, NRI Quota, Minority Quota |
Reservation Breakdown in Kerala State Quota
Kerala follows a state reservation policy designed to support backward communities and reserved categories. Below is the category-wise distribution applied to the State Quota seats:
| Category Code | Reservation Category | Reservation Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| SM | State Merit / General Unreserved | 50% |
| EZ | Ezhava / Thiyya / Billava | 8% |
| MU | Muslim Community | 7% |
| BH | Other Backward Hindus | 7% |
| LA | Latin Catholic & Anglo Indian | 3% |
| BX | Other Backward Christians | 1% |
| KU | Kudumbi Community | 1% |
| SC | Scheduled Castes | 8% |
| ST | Scheduled Tribes | 2% |
| EWS | Economically Weaker Sections (General Category) | 10% |
| PwD | Persons with Disabilities | 5% (Horizontal) |
Top Government Medical Colleges & Seat Availability Structure
Government medical colleges in Kerala offer lower tuition fee structures alongside high patient inflows. The top government colleges offering PG degrees (MD/MS) in Kerala include:
| College Code | Institution Name | Total Estimated PG Seats | Key Clinical Specialties Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| TVM | Govt. Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram | ~117 - 254 | Gen. Medicine, Gen. Surgery, OBGY, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics |
| KKM | Govt. Medical College, Kozhikode (Calicut) | ~100 - 217 | Radio-Diagnosis, Dermatology, Gen. Surgery, OBGY, Anaesthesia |
| TCM | Govt. Medical College, Thrissur | ~65 - 143 | General Medicine, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Ophthalmology |
| KTM | Govt. Medical College, Kottayam | ~51 - 54 | Anesthesiology, General Surgery, Paediatrics, OBGY |
| ALP | Govt. Medical College, Alappuzha | ~34 - 36 | Respiratory Medicine, ENT, Pathology, General Medicine |
| RCC | Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram | ~16 | Radiotherapy, Surgical Oncology, Pathology |
In-Depth Analysis of Seat Quotas
To make your option entry smooth, let's explore how each seat quota functions in CEE Kerala PG Counselling.
1. State Quota Seats (Category-Wise)
State Quota seats make up the bulk of options available to Kerala domicile candidates. These seats are distributed across both Government Medical Colleges and Private Self-Financing Medical Colleges. Seats are allotted strictly according to the Kerala State Rank List following the communal reservation rules mentioned above.
2. In-Service Quota Seats
Kerala reserves a specific quota of PG Medical seats for medical officers serving under state healthcare departments:
- Health Services Department (HSD)
- Medical Education Services (MES)
- Insurance Medical Services (IMS)
Candidates under the In-Service quota must meet the required minimum length of service and obtain an eligibility certificate from their respective department heads before participating in choice filling.
3. Minority Quota Seats
Private self-financing medical colleges operated by religious or linguistic minorities reserve seats for candidates belonging to those specific minority communities:
- Christian Minority Quota (e.g., Pushpagiri Institute, Jubilee Mission, Amala Institute)
- Muslim Minority Quota (e.g., MES Medical College, KMCT Medical College)
Eligibility for minority seats requires candidates to upload valid community certificates issued by competent revenue authorities during registration.
4. NRI Quota Seats
Up to 15% of total seats in private self-financing medical colleges are earmarked for the Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Quota.
- Candidates applying under the NRI quota do not require Kerala domicile but must submit standard NRI documentation (Sponsorship letter, Passport copy of sponsor, Embassy certificate/NRI certificate, and Relationship declaration).
- NRI seats carry a higher tuition fee structure set by the Fee Regulatory Committee of Kerala.
Step-by-Step Guide for Choice Filling & Option Registration
Follow this sequence during the option entry phase on the official CEE portal:
- Log In to CEE Portal: Visit cee.kerala.gov.in and enter your Application Number, Password, and Security PIN.
- Access Option Registration: Click on the "PG Medical Option Registration" link on your candidate dashboard.
- Analyze Available Colleges & Branches: Review the seat matrix PDFs alongside your NEET PG rank to construct a realistic list of preferred choices.
- Arrange Preferences Hierarchically:
- Priority 1: Top preferred specialty in top government/private college.
- Priority 2: Alternative clinical branch in top college OR preferred branch in second-choice college.
- Save & Print Option List: Always save your options periodically. Take a printout of the finalized choices for your personal records before the locking deadline.
Important Advisory: Options added during Round 1 remain active for subsequent rounds unless modified or deleted. Make sure you do not add colleges or courses that you are unwilling to join, as non-joining post-allotment can lead to forfeiture of security deposits or penalty clauses.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Who is eligible for Kerala NEET PG 50% State Quota seats?
Answer: Candidates of Kerala origin (domicile) who possess an MBBS degree from a recognized medical institution and have completed their mandatory one-year rotatory internship are eligible. Non-Keralite candidates who completed their MBBS degree from medical colleges in Kerala are also eligible for State Quota seats, though specific community reservations apply primarily to Keralite candidates.
Q2: Can non-domicile candidates apply for PG Medical seats in Kerala?
Answer: Yes, non-domicile candidates can apply for NRI Quota seats and Management Quota seats in private self-financing medical colleges in Kerala through the CEE portal. However, State Quota government college seats remain reserved for Kerala domicile/eligible candidates.
Q3: Where can I download the official seat matrix PDFs for Kerala NEET PG 2026?
Answer: The seat matrix PDFs are published directly on the CEE Kerala official web portal. You can access them via the official links:
- State Quota Matrix: cee.kerala.gov.in/pgm2026/pdf/seatmatrix.pdf
- In-Service Quota Matrix: cee.kerala.gov.in/pgm2026/pdf/seatmatrix_servicequota.pdf
- Minority & NRI Matrix: cee.kerala.gov.in/pgm2026/pdf/seatmatrix_nri_minority.pdf
Q4: What is the fee structure for PG Medical courses in Kerala Government vs. Private colleges?
Answer: Government Medical Colleges in Kerala have a highly subsidized annual tuition fee structure (approx. ₹50,000 to ₹70,000 per year). Private Self-Financing Medical Colleges have fee structures fixed by the Fee Regulatory Committee, where State Merit seats in private colleges typically range between ₹7 Lakhs to ₹11 Lakhs per year, and NRI Quota seats range higher depending on the institute and specialty.
Q5: What happens if I am allotted a seat in Round 1 but wish to upgrade in Round 2?
Answer: If allotted a seat in Round 1, you must complete admission formalities (pay the prescribed fee and deposit original documents at the allotted college) to retain the seat. You can then exercise the option for "Upgradation" during the Round 2 choice filling window. If upgraded in Round 2, your Round 1 seat is automatically cancelled and offered to the next eligible candidate.
Q6: What documents are required during physical reporting at the allotted college?
Answer: Candidates must present original copies along with self-attested photocopies of the following:
- CEE Allotment Memo & Fee Payment Receipt
- NEET PG Admit Card & Scorecard
- MBBS Degree Certificate & Provisional Certificate
- CRMI Internship Completion Certificate
- Permanent/Provisional Medical Council Registration Certificate
- Class 10th / SSLC Certificate (for Date of Birth proof)
- Transfer Certificate (TC) & Conduct Certificate
- Category/Community/NCL/EWS/Service Certificate (if applicable)
Conclusion
The release of the Kerala NEET PG 2026 Seat Matrix by CEE Kerala is the official signal for candidates to formulate their option entry strategy. With seats divided across State Merit, Service, Minority, and NRI quotas, taking time to carefully study seat counts per specialty across institutions is the single best investment you can make right now.
Make sure to cross-verify category availability, download all three official PDFs, and lock your preferences well before the CEE deadline.
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