Kerala has officially started the MBBS counselling process for 2026 by releasing the KEAM 2026 Prospectus (a detailed document of around 254 pages) and opening applications for multiple courses including Medical (MBBS). If you are planning MBBS admission in Kerala—especially through NRI quota—this is your signal to act early, because Kerala’s process is strict and document-related mistakes can cost you your seat.
✅ Kerala KEAM 2026 Prospectus Released: What It Means for MBBS Aspirants
When any state begins counselling, the first major step is registration, and the most critical part of registration is document upload.
⚠️ Most Important Warning (From the Prospectus)
Kerala does not allow easy revision of uploaded documents later.
So you must upload documents carefully and correctly, because you may not get another chance to revise them.
📅 Kerala MBBS 2026 Registration Timeline (As Mentioned)
Here are the key dates shared in the transcript:
1) Online Application Submission
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Start Date: 5 January 2026 (Monday)
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Last Date: 31 January 2026
2) Last Date to Upload Supporting Documents
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Up to: 7 February 2026
✅ Meaning: Even after submitting the application form, you get time until 7 Feb 2026 to upload supporting documents—but only within rules and deadlines.
❌ Don’t Use Old Prospectus: Previous Year Rules Are NOT Valid
A very small line, but extremely important:
“The prospectus issued in previous year is not valid for 2026.”
Many students refer to old PDFs from last year and make mistakes in:
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category rules
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certificate formats
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document deadlines
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fee structure
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NRI conversion rules
⚠️ Result: Rejection or wrong planning.
🩺 MBBS Admission in Kerala Is Through Common Counselling (NEET-Based Only)
Kerala has clearly mentioned:
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All admissions (Government + Private Self Financing + Dental + NRI seats) will happen through a common counselling process.
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No separate medical entrance exam is required for MBBS in Kerala.
✅ For MBBS admission, you only need NEET.
Some students get confused when they see exam dates mentioned in the prospectus, but MBBS admission is strictly NEET-based.
🇮🇳 All India Quota in Kerala: Government vs Private
Government Medical Colleges
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15% seats = All India Quota (AIQ)
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85% seats = State Quota
Private Self-Financing Medical Colleges
Kerala has a major advantage here:
✅ Private colleges also have 15% seats open for students from other states.
So, Kerala effectively becomes an open state in private medical colleges through this 15% provision.
🌍 Kerala NRI Quota: 2 Types of Seats You Must Understand
Kerala’s NRI system is clearly defined:
1) NRI Open
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General category students are eligible
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Minority students are also eligible
2) NRI Minority
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Only minority students can take these seats
(Kerala includes Muslim minority and Christian minority, depending on college)
✅ Simple rule:
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NRI Open = General + Minority both eligible
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NRI Minority = Only Minority eligible
🔁 What Happens If NRI Seats Remain Vacant? (Seat Conversion Rule)
Kerala also specifies how seats convert if not filled:
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NRI Minority seats (if vacant) → convert to NRI Open
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NRI Open seats (if vacant) → convert to State Merit
This is a very strategic point while planning choices.
💰 KEAM 2026 Application Fee (Medical)
As per transcript:
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General Category: ₹650
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SC Category: ₹260
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ST Category: ₹0 (No fee)
🚨 MOST IMPORTANT RULE: No Documents Accepted After Submission
This is the line students must treat as a final warning:
Documents and certificates furnished after submitting the application will not be entertained under any circumstances.
✅ Meaning:
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If a certificate is missing / wrong / incomplete at the time of upload, you cannot “fix it later”.
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This is critical for:
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reservation benefits
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special category claims
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NRI eligibility
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minority eligibility
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Even small mistakes can lead to rejection.
📌 Why Expert Guidance Matters (Because the Prospectus Is Huge)
The prospectus is 254 pages, and understanding it properly is difficult for most parents and students.
This is why counselling support becomes important—especially if you are applying for:
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Kerala private medical college via Management quota
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All India quota in Kerala private colleges
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NRI quota (Open or Minority)
🧠 Practical Advice: Don’t Wait Till the Last Moment
As mentioned, counselling seats with experienced teams fill quickly because:
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intake is limited
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NRI counselling demands detailed scrutiny
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more students join via references and results
So it’s better to decide early instead of rushing later when deadlines are close.
▶️ Watch Full Video Explanation
For full breakdown of Kerala KEAM 2026 prospectus, rules, deadlines, and NRI conversion logic:
📌 Watch the complete explanation here:
