Kerala NEET UG 2026 Final NRI Category List Released: Check NRI Status & Eligibility Details

Introduction

The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has published the Final NRI Category List for admission to MBBS/BDS courses under KEAM 2026. If you applied under the NRI quota for Kerala medical admissions, this list tells you whether you're officially recognised as eligible for that quota, and it's the version you should be relying on from here onward.

Why This List Is "Final" And Not "Provisional"?

CEE had earlier published a Provisional Category List on 2 September 2026. Following that, candidates were given a chance to raise complaints by email to the Commissioner if they spotted any issue with their status. This Final Category List, published just a day later on 3 September 2026, has been prepared specifically after considering those valid complaints.

In simple terms: if you emailed CEE about an error in your provisional status, this Final List reflects whatever correction was made as a result. If you didn't raise any complaint and your provisional status looked correct, your entry here should look the same as before.

How To Check Your Status?

Step 1: Visit the MCC.

Step 2: Log in to your KEAM-2026 Portal account

Step 3: Click on the menu item "Category List"

Step 4: Look for your application number and check your rank and category status

Since this list runs across several pages with hundreds of entries, you can also search directly within the published PDF using "Ctrl+F" for your application number, rather than scanning through manually.

Understanding The Two Parts Of This List

The Final NRI Category List is actually split into two distinct sections, and it's worth knowing which one applies to you:

NR — NRI: This section covers candidates in the regular NRI category.

NK — NRI (Non-Keralites): This is a separate section for NRI candidates who are Non-Keralites, meaning applicants with NRI status who don't have Kerala origin, as the main NRI category typically expects.

If you applied under the NRI quota, check which of these two sections your application number actually falls under, since they're listed separately with their own serial numbering and rank order.

What Your Entry Shows?

For each candidate, the list shows:

• Serial Number
• Application Number
• Rank (or, in some cases, a status remark instead of a rank)

A Detail Worth Watching For: "Withheld" Status

While going through this list, you may notice that a small number of entries show the word "Withheld" instead of an actual rank number. If your application number shows this status, it means your rank or eligibility confirmation is currently on hold, likely pending some further verification or resolution on CEE's end.

If your entry shows "Withheld," don't assume this is a data error you can ignore. It's worth reaching out to CEE directly through the helpline to understand what's causing the hold and what you might need to do about it, since a "Withheld" status is different from simply not being included in the list at all.

What If Your Name Doesn't Appear At All?

If you applied under the NRI quota but don't find your application number in either the NR or NK section, this could mean your application wasn't found eligible for the NRI category based on the verification process, even after the complaint window. In this situation, contacting CEE's helpline directly for clarification is the right next step, rather than assuming there's been an oversight.

What To Do Right Now?

Check both sections (NR and NK) to make sure you're looking in the right place for your application number.

Confirm your rank matches what you'd expect, based on your NEET UG 2026 performance and your understanding of your NRI eligibility.

If you see "Withheld" against your entry, contact the CEE helpline promptly to understand the reason and next steps, rather than waiting.

If your application number is missing entirely, reach out to CEE directly rather than assuming it will be added later.

Documents You Should Keep Ready

• NEET UG 2026 admit card and scorecard
• Your KEAM 2026 application printout
• NRI status proof (passport, OCI/PIO documents, sponsor details, as applicable to your specific NRI application)
• Any documents related to a complaint you raised on the earlier provisional list, in case further clarification is needed
• A valid government photo ID

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Conclusion

This Final NRI Category List is meant to be the version you rely on going forward, not something to double-check against an older provisional copy. Take the time to find your application number in the correct section (NR or NK), confirm your rank looks right, and if you spot a "Withheld" status or don't find your name at all, contact CEE's helpline promptly rather than waiting for the next update.

If you're unsure about your NRI eligibility status, confused about which section applies to you, or need guidance on what comes next in Kerala's counselling process, reaching out to a trusted NEET counselling expert can help you get clarity quickly.

Need help with Kerala NEET UG counselling, your NRI category status, or next steps? Connect with NEET Support.