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KEAM 2026 Counselling Dates & Schedule

Complete timeline — registration, option filling, and allotment rounds 1–3 (concluded August 2026)

Update (September 9, 2026): KEAM 2026 Engineering Counselling Concluded

KEAM 2026 rank list was declared on June 26, 2026. Phase 1 allotment was released July 8, 2026 (fee payment due July 12); unpaid seats were reclaimed and pooled for Phase 2, which ran July 13–16, 2026. The final Phase 2 seat allotment result was released on July 20, 2026. Phase 3, the final round, allotment result was declared August 5, 2026, and the last date to join the allotted college was August 10, 2026 — marking the conclusion of KEAM 2026 engineering counselling. Official portal: cee.kerala.gov.in.

Rank List Declared

Jun 26, 2026

Round 1 Allotment

Jul 8, 2026

Round 2 Final Allotment

Jul 20, 2026

Round 3 (Final) Allotment

Aug 5, 2026

KEAM 2026 – Detailed Counselling Schedule

#EventDate / PeriodNotes
1KEAM 2026 Rank List DeclarationJune 26, 2026Declared by CEE Kerala (postponed from June 20 due to CBSE revaluation); combines 50% KEAM score + 50% Plus Two marks
2Option Registration (Choice Filling) OpensJuly 2, 2026Online at cee.kerala.gov.in
3Option Registration Closing DateJuly 6–7, 2026Deadline extended from July 6 (4:00 PM) to July 7 (12:00 noon)
4Trial Seat AllotmentJuly 6, 2026Indicative only; used to review/modify options before final submission
5Provisional Round 1 (Phase 1) AllotmentJuly 7, 2026Provisional result published on portal
6Final Round 1 (Phase 1) Allotment ResultJuly 8, 2026Final seat allotment result released on cee.kerala.gov.in
7Phase 1 Acceptance Fee PaymentBy July 12, 2026Mandatory to confirm allotted Phase 1 seat; unpaid seats reclaimed for Phase 2
8Phase 2 Counselling (Option Confirmation)July 13–16, 2026Round 1 lapsed/vacant seats pooled for Phase 2
9Provisional Phase 2 AllotmentJuly 17, 2026Provisional result published on portal
10Final Phase 2 Allotment ResultJuly 20, 2026Final seat allotment result released on cee.kerala.gov.in
11Phase 2 Fee Payment & ReportingBy July 24, 2026 (3:00 PM)Mandatory to confirm allotted Phase 2 seat; non-reporting cancels the seat
12Phase 3 (Final) Option Registration & AllotmentAllotment declared August 5, 2026Final main round for remaining seats
13Last Date to Join Allotted CollegeAugust 10, 2026Marks the conclusion of KEAM 2026 engineering counselling

All phases, including Phase 3 (final round, allotment declared August 5, 2026), are confirmed by CEE Kerala. KEAM 2026 engineering counselling has concluded — verify any residual updates at cee.kerala.gov.in.

How to Check Official KEAM 2026 Counselling Schedule

  1. 1Visit cee.kerala.gov.in — the official CEE Kerala website
  2. 2Click on "Engineering Admissions 2026" or the KEAM 2026 banner on the homepage
  3. 3Look for the "Counselling Schedule" or "Important Dates" notification/PDF
  4. 4Download the PDF schedule and save it — also note down all critical deadlines
  5. 5Set reminders on your phone for each deadline — especially option locking and fee payment

Critical Deadlines — Do Not Miss

Option Registration Closing Date

Missing this means no allotment in that round. Cannot be extended for individuals.

Allotment Acceptance Fee Payment

Missing this cancels your allotted seat permanently. No grace period.

Document Verification Deadline

Unverified documents lead to cancellation of allotment.

College Reporting Date

Not reporting to college by the deadline forfeits your admission.

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Frequently Asked Questions – KEAM 2026 Dates & Schedule

Common questions about KEAM 2026 counselling timeline and important dates

1
When did KEAM 2026 counselling registration start?
KEAM 2026 option registration (choice filling) for Phase 1 opened on July 2, 2026, and the deadline was extended to July 7, 2026 (12:00 noon), against the original July 6 cut-off. CEE Kerala released the trial seat allotment on July 6, 2026, followed by the provisional Round 1 allotment on July 7, 2026, and the final Round 1 seat allotment result on July 8, 2026, on cee.kerala.gov.in.
2
When was KEAM 2026 Round 1 and Round 2 allotment released?
KEAM 2026 Round 1 (Phase 1) seat allotment result was released on July 8, 2026, with fee payment due by July 12, 2026. Round 1 seats not confirmed by that deadline were automatically reclaimed and pooled with unfilled vacancies for Round 2. Round 2 counselling ran July 13–16, 2026, with the provisional Round 2 allotment released July 17, 2026, and the final Round 2 seat allotment result declared on July 20, 2026. Candidates with a fresh Round 2 allotment had to pay the fee and report to the allotted college by July 24, 2026 (3:00 PM).
3
How many allotment rounds does KEAM 2026 have?
KEAM 2026 counselling (CAP) was structured as 3 main allotment phases/rounds. Phase 1 concluded July 8 (fee payment till July 12); Phase 2 concluded with the final allotment on July 20, 2026 (reporting deadline July 24); and Phase 3, the final round, concluded with the allotment result declared August 5, 2026, with the last date to join the allotted college being August 10, 2026. This marks the conclusion of KEAM 2026 engineering counselling.
4
What are the key deadlines to watch in KEAM 2026 counselling?
The most critical deadlines in KEAM 2026 counselling are: (1) Option Registration closing date — missing this means you cannot participate in that round; (2) Allotment acceptance fee payment and reporting deadline — for Phase 1 this was July 12, 2026, and for Phase 2 it was July 24, 2026; (3) Document upload/verification deadline; and (4) Reporting to allotted college deadline. Monitor cee.kerala.gov.in daily for Phase 3 notifications, and set calendar reminders for all deadlines.
5
Can I participate in KEAM Round 2 if I already accepted a Round 1 seat?
Yes. If you accepted a seat in Phase 1 and paid the fee, you could still participate in Phase 2 option registration to try for a better seat — candidates who wanted to continue had to log in to the candidate portal and click 'Confirm' on the Option Registration page. If a better option came through in Phase 2, the Phase 1 seat was automatically upgraded/reallocated. The same logic applied for Phase 3, the final round, whose allotment result was declared August 5, 2026.

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Disclaimer

Updated September 9, 2026. All phases through Phase 3 (final round, August 5, 2026) are confirmed and KEAM 2026 engineering counselling has concluded. Verify at cee.kerala.gov.in before taking action.