KEAM 2026 Counselling

Complete guide for Kerala engineering admissions — CEE Kerala process, allotment rounds, top colleges & documents

Latest Update — September 9, 2026

KEAM 2026 engineering counselling has concluded. The rank list was declared June 26, 2026. Option registration ran July 2–7, and the Phase 1 seat allotment result was released July 8, 2026. Phase 2 allotment was declared July 17, 2026, and Phase 3 (final round) allotment result was declared August 5, 2026. The last date to join the allotted college was August 10, 2026, marking the end of KEAM 2026 engineering counselling. Candidates should monitor cee.kerala.gov.in for any residual spot admission updates.

What is KEAM? — Overview

KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical) is the state-level entrance examination conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala for admission to engineering, pharmacy, and architecture programmes at government, aided, and self-financing colleges in Kerala.

The official portal for KEAM counselling is cee.kerala.gov.in. Kerala uses a unique 50:50 weightage formula — 50% from KEAM exam score + 50% from Class 12 PCM marks — to calculate the engineering rank. This makes KEAM different from most other state-level counsellings where only exam score matters.

Key Facts about KEAM 2026

• Conducting Body: CEE Kerala (cee.kerala.gov.in)
• Rank Formula: 50% KEAM Score + 50% Class 12 PCM Marks
• Colleges Covered: ~200+ engineering colleges in Kerala
• Special Inclusion: NIT Calicut supernumerary state quota seats
• Allotment Rounds: 3 main rounds + Supplementary round

KEAM 2026 Counselling – Expected Timeline

Event	Expected Period
Rank List Declared	June 26, 2026 (Confirmed)
Option Registration (Choice Filling)	July 2–7, 2026 (Confirmed)
Phase 1 Allotment Result	July 8, 2026 (Confirmed)
Phase 1 Fee Payment & Acceptance	By July 12, 2026 (Confirmed)
Phase 2 Allotment Result	Declared July 17, 2026 (Confirmed)
Phase 3 (Final) Allotment Result	Declared August 5, 2026 (Confirmed)
Last Date to Join Allotted College	August 10, 2026 (Confirmed)

All phases are confirmed official and complete — KEAM 2026 engineering counselling has concluded. Check cee.kerala.gov.in for any residual spot admission updates.

KEAM 2026 Counselling – Step-by-Step Process

Online Registration on CEE Portal

Option Registration (Choice Filling)

Fill and prioritize college-branch combinations in order of preference. Kerala calls this 'option registration'. Fill as many options as possible.

Option Locking

Lock your options before the deadline. No modifications are allowed after locking. Review all choices carefully.

Allotment Result

Allotment result published on CEE portal based on KEAM rank, choices filled, and category. Check status online.

Fee Payment & Acceptance

Pay the allotment acceptance fee online to confirm your seat. Non-payment within deadline cancels the allotment.

Document Verification

Upload or submit nativity certificate, community certificate, Class 10/12 marksheets, KEAM scorecard, and other required documents.

Admission at Allotted College

Report to the allotted college with original documents for final admission. Pay the college fee and complete formalities.

Top Colleges in KEAM 2026 Counselling

College	Type	Location	CSE Cutoff Rank (Approx.)
NIT Calicut (State Quota)	NIT – Supernumerary	Kozhikode	~200–800
College of Engineering Thiruvananthapuram (CET)	Government	Thiruvananthapuram	~300–1,200
TKM College of Engineering	Government Aided	Kollam	~800–2,500
GEC Thrissur	Government	Thrissur	~500–2,000
Model Engineering College	Government	Ernakulam	~600–2,200
NSS College of Engineering	Government Aided	Palakkad	~1,000–3,500
Mar Athanasius College of Engineering	Private Aided	Ernakulam	~1,500–4,000
LBS College of Engineering	Government	Kasaragod	~1,200–3,800

* Approximate KEAM rank cutoffs based on 2025 counselling data. NIT Calicut ranks are Kerala state quota KEAM ranks.

Reservation Categories in KEAM 2026

Category	Reservation %	Notes
Merit (UR/Open)	~50%	Open to all Kerala domicile candidates
Scheduled Caste (SC/SCCC)	~8%	Kerala SC community certificate required
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	~2%	Kerala ST community certificate required
OBC / OEC	~9%	Other Backward Classes / Other Eligible Communities
EWS	~10%	Income certificate required, non-reserved category
Muslim / Latin Catholic	~12%	Community certificate required
NRI Quota	~15% (Self-Financing)	NRI sponsorship proof required

Tips for KEAM 2026 Counselling

Fill maximum options: CEE Kerala allows unlimited options. Fill all college-branch combinations you would consider to maximize your chances of getting the best possible allotment.
Prioritize government colleges: Government colleges in Kerala have excellent placement records and very low fees. Always keep them at the top.
Understand the 50:50 formula: If your Class 12 marks are very high (95%+), your KEAM rank will be much better than exam score alone suggests. Use this to your advantage.
Keep documents ready: Kerala nativity certificate takes time to obtain. Apply for it early if you don't have it.
Participate in all rounds: If you don't get your preferred college in Round 1, don't withdraw. Better seats open up in Round 2 and 3 as candidates with better ranks move up.

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Frequently Asked Questions – KEAM 2026 Counselling

Common questions about KEAM 2026 counselling process and Kerala engineering admissions

What is KEAM and which colleges participate in KEAM 2026 counselling?

KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical) is the state entrance exam conducted by CEE Kerala (Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, cee.kerala.gov.in) for engineering and pharmacy admissions in Kerala. KEAM 2026 counselling covers all government, government-aided, and self-financing engineering colleges in Kerala — approximately 200+ colleges. This includes NIT Calicut (supernumerary state quota seats), top government colleges like CET Thiruvananthapuram, GEC Thrissur, TKM College of Engineering, and Model Engineering College, Thrikkakara.

How is KEAM 2026 rank calculated?

KEAM 2026 rank is calculated using a 50:50 weightage formula — 50% from the KEAM 2026 exam score and 50% from Class 12 marks (PCM aggregate for engineering). This means your Class 12 performance is equally important as the KEAM exam score. Candidates must have scored at least 45% in PCM combined in Class 12 (40% for SC/ST) to be eligible.

How many rounds of allotment are there in KEAM 2026 counselling?

KEAM 2026 counselling had 3 main allotment rounds — Phase 1 (allotment July 8), Phase 2 (allotment July 17), and Phase 3/final round (allotment August 5, 2026) — with the last date to join the allotted college being August 10, 2026. Each round involved fresh option registration (choice filling) on the CEE Kerala portal. With Phase 3 complete, KEAM 2026 engineering counselling has concluded; any remaining seats are handled through college-level spot admission.

Can JEE Main candidates participate in KEAM 2026 counselling?

Yes. Candidates who have appeared in JEE Main 2026 and meet the KEAM eligibility criteria can participate in KEAM counselling. However, to be eligible for KEAM-based allotment at Kerala engineering colleges, you must have a valid KEAM 2026 rank. JEE Main score alone does not give a KEAM rank — you need to have written the KEAM exam. NIT Calicut state quota seats through KEAM are separate from JoSAA seats.

What is the difference between Government, Aided, and Self-Financing colleges in KEAM counselling?

Government colleges (like CET, GEC Thrissur, TKM) have the lowest fees (around ₹6,000–₹15,000 per year) and best infrastructure, so they close at the lowest KEAM ranks. Government-aided colleges have slightly higher fees but still subsidized. Self-financing private colleges have fees ranging from ₹50,000 to ₹1,50,000+ per year. Reservation categories (SC, ST, OBC/OEC, EWS, NRI) apply differently in each type. The CEE Kerala portal shows all categories and seat types clearly during option registration.

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KEAM 2026 Quick Links

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Official Portal

cee.kerala.gov.in — Check daily for KEAM 2026 counselling schedule updates

Disclaimer

KEAM 2026 engineering counselling has concluded as per official CEE Kerala results. Always verify at cee.kerala.gov.in before taking action.