The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has published the tentative vacancy position for MBBS and BDS admissions for the 2026–27 academic session under KEAM 2026. The vacancy statement, dated October 17, 2026, lists available seats across government and private self-financing medical and dental colleges in Kerala.

The vacancy list covers MBBS seats in government medical colleges and private self-financing medical colleges, along with BDS seats in government dental colleges and private self-financing dental colleges. It specifies vacancies by college, course and category, helping candidates assess the available options during the stray vacancy allotment process.

Candidates included in the Kerala State Medical Rank List should review the list and register options only for colleges and courses where they are genuinely willing to take admission.

Kerala MBBS/BDS Stray Vacancy 2026: Important Dates

Government Medical Colleges: Available MBBS Vacancies

The tentative list includes one MBBS seat each at the following government medical colleges:

These entries account for four listed government MBBS vacancies in the supplied statement.

Private Self-Financing Medical Colleges: MBBS Vacancies

The list also includes category-wise vacancies at several private self-financing medical colleges. Some of the institutions with multiple listed vacancies include:

Other private medical colleges appearing in the list include P K Das Institute of Medical Sciences, KMCT Medical College, Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College, Malabar Medical College Hospital, Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Science, Sree Narayana Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr. Somervell Memorial CSI Medical College and Travancore Medical College.

The figures above are selected entries from the supplied vacancy statement, not a complete count of all available MBBS seats.

Government Dental Colleges: Available BDS Vacancies

The tentative vacancy position includes the following BDS seats in government dental colleges:

These entries account for eight listed government BDS vacancies in the supplied statement.

Private Dental Colleges: Category-wise BDS Vacancies

The vacancy list also identifies BDS seats in private self-financing dental colleges across Kerala. Selected entries include:

Other institutions listed include Annoor Dental College, KMCT Dental College, Mar Baselious Dental College, Malabar Dental College, Noorul Islam College of Dental Science, Pushpagiri College of Dental Science, PMS College of Dental Sciences, Royal Dental College and St. Gregorios Dental College.

The category-wise figures shown above are selected entries. Candidates should consult the complete official vacancy document for all colleges and categories.

How to Register Options for KEAM 2026 Stray Vacancy Allotment

Eligible candidates can register fresh options through the official CEE Kerala website by following these steps:

1. Visit cee.kerala.gov.in.

2. Open the Candidate Portal and select the Stray Vacancy Option Registration facility.

3. Check the applicable registration fee and complete the online payment.

4. Review the tentative vacancy position and select suitable colleges and courses.

5. Submit the options before October 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM.

Candidates should note that certain students, including those continuing in admitted status after previous phases or allotted seats in the third phase, are not eligible to participate. Other restrictions apply to candidates included in specified MCC admission and allotment lists.

The seat received through the stray vacancy allotment cannot be changed. Candidates should therefore choose only options they are prepared to accept.

Registration Fee and Penalty Rules

The registration fee specified by CEE is INR 10,000 for candidates registering options only for government MBBS/BDS courses and INR 25,000 for candidates selecting both government and self-financing MBBS/BDS courses. Eligible candidates in specified concession categories may pay INR 5,000, subject to the conditions in the notification.

CEE has also warned that candidates who submit unnecessary options and fail to join after allotment may face penalties of INR 10,00,000 for MBBS or INR 5,00,000 for BDS. Further action may include cancellation of candidature and debarment from CEE entrance examinations and/or allotments for up to two years, as specified in the notification.

Where to Check the Official Vacancy List

Candidates can access the complete tentative vacancy position, option registration facility, allotment results and counselling instructions through the official CEE Kerala website.

Official Website: https://www.cee.kerala.gov.in

The vacancy position is tentative and may change during the allotment process. Candidates should refer to the official document for the complete college-wise and category-wise details before submitting their options.

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