The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala has commenced the Centralized Online Stray Vacancy Filling Allotment to B.Pharm courses for the academic year 2026-27.

As per the notification dated September 11, 2026, candidates included in the Kerala Rank List for B.Pharm published by CEE Kerala can participate in the stray vacancy allotment process by registering fresh options online.

The official CEE Kerala website has also listed the notification under its KEAM-2026 Updates, confirming that online options are being invited for the centralized stray vacancy allotment.

KEAM 2026 B.Pharm Stray Vacancy Allotment: Important Dates

Candidates must complete the fresh option registration within the prescribed deadline. Earlier options submitted during previous allotments will not be considered for the online stray vacancy allotment.

How to Register KEAM 2026 B.Pharm Stray Vacancy Options

Eligible candidates need to log in to the KEAM-2026 Candidate Portal using their application number and password.

After logging in, candidates can access the option registration facility by selecting the “Stray Vacancy Option Registration” menu available on the Home Page.

Candidates should select only those colleges where they are genuinely willing to take admission if allotted a seat.

Who Can Participate in the Stray Vacancy Allotment?

The notification allows the following categories of candidates to participate:

• Candidates who have already secured admission in Government or Private Self-Financing Colleges in previous phases.
• Candidates who received an allotment but did not take admission.
• Candidates who obtained a Transfer Certificate (TC) after admission.
• Candidates who have not received any allotment so far.

Candidates receiving an allotment through the stray vacancy process will forfeit their existing admission, wherever applicable.

The process may also fill vacancies arising because of transfers of candidates who are already admitted.

Registration Fee

Candidates registering fresh options for the stray vacancy allotment are required to pay the prescribed registration fee.

The INR 500 fee is applicable to SC/ST/OEC candidates, beneficiaries covered under the specified Government Orders and candidates from Sree Chitra Home, Juvenile Home and Nirbhaya Home, as mentioned in the notification.

What Happens to the Registration Fee?

The registration fee will be treated differently depending on the allotment outcome:

• Candidates who secure an allotment will have the registration fee adjusted against the tuition fee.
• Candidates who do not secure any allotment will receive a refund of the registration fee.
• Candidates who secure a seat but fail to join within the prescribed time will not receive a refund. The fee will be treated as a penalty.

Important Instructions for Candidates

Candidates should exercise options carefully and only select colleges where they are genuinely prepared to join.

CEE Kerala has clarified that candidates who fail to register fresh options within the prescribed period will not be considered for the centralized stray vacancy allotment.

Candidates should also note that the options submitted in previous allotment phases will not automatically carry forward to this round.

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