CEE Kerala NEET UG 2026 Round 1 choice filling is nearing its deadline, with candidates required to submit their preferred colleges and courses by August 24. Eligible candidates should complete and review their choices within the given window to participate in the Round 1 seat allotment process.
Key facts at a glance:
- Round 1 choice filling deadline: August 24, 2026
- Conducting authority: Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala
- Admission basis: NEET UG 2026 scores
- Seat allotment result to follow after choice filling closes
CEE Kerala NEET UG Round 1 Choice Filling 2026: What candidates must do before August 24
Eligible NEET UG 2026 candidates registered for Kerala medical and dental admissions must log in to the CEE Kerala counselling portal and fill in their college and course preferences before the August 24 deadline. Choices saved but not locked may not be considered, so candidates should confirm their final preference order before the window shuts.
CEE Kerala has not announced a grace extension for the Round 1 choice filling window, so candidates should treat August 24 as a firm cut-off.
What happens after choice filling closes
Once choice filling ends on August 24, CEE Kerala will process preferences against available seats and release the Round 1 seat allotment result. Allotted candidates will need to report to their designated colleges within the reporting window specified in the allotment order.
- Download the allotment letter from the CEE Kerala portal after the result is published
- Carry original documents including NEET UG 2026 scorecard, class 10 and 12 certificates, and Kerala nativity or community certificate as applicable
- Pay the fee and complete admission formalities within the reporting deadline to secure the seat.
