The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has announced the commencement of fresh option registration for the Stray Vacancy Allotment for admission to M.Sc Nursing courses for the academic year 2026-27. The counselling process will cover government and self-financing nursing colleges across Kerala.
The stray vacancy round aims to fill existing and anticipated vacancies arising from non-joining, transfers of candidates who have already joined, and vacancies connected with the ongoing admission process. Eligible candidates included in the CEE-published Rank List or Category List can participate if they meet the eligibility conditions specified in Clause XIX of the M.Sc Nursing Prospectus 2026.
| Event | Date and Time |
|---|---|
| Fresh option registration begins | October 18, 2026 |
| Last date for option registration | October 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM |
| Stray vacancy allotment result | To be announced |
| Joining schedule | To be announced |
Candidates must register fresh options within the specified period. The allotment and joining schedule will be published separately by CEE Kerala.
Candidates whose names appear in the CEE Kerala Rank List or Category List and who satisfy the prescribed eligibility requirements can register fresh options for the stray vacancy round.
Candidates may select all the courses and colleges they are willing to join, regardless of whether a vacancy is currently displayed for a particular college. Vacancies arising from non-joining, transfers, or the ongoing admission process may also be considered during allotment.
Important: Options submitted during previous counselling phases will be treated as void. Fresh option registration is mandatory for participation in this round.
CEE Kerala has specified certain restrictions for candidates who have already secured admission through earlier allotment phases.
Candidates admitted to government merit seats in a Government Nursing College through the first or second phase cannot participate in the stray vacancy round for the same specialty in another Government Nursing College.
Candidates admitted to government merit seats in a self-financing nursing college cannot participate in the stray vacancy round for the same subject in another self-financing nursing college.
Candidates admitted to government merit seats in a self-financing nursing college may seek admission to the same or another subject in a Government Nursing College through the stray vacancy round.
Candidates already admitted through the first or second allotment phase who receive a new allotment in the stray vacancy round will lose their existing admission.
Candidates should carefully review these conditions before submitting their options, as a new allotment may affect their current admission.
Eligible candidates must complete the online option registration through the official CEE Kerala website.
Visit the official website: https://www.cee.kerala.gov.in.
Open the PG Nursing 2026 – Candidate Portal.
Log in using the Application Number and Password.
Select the Option Registration menu.
Register fresh options for the courses and colleges the candidate wishes to join.
Complete the registration and payment requirements, where applicable, within the deadline.
Candidates who fail to register their options within the prescribed period will not be considered for the stray vacancy counselling.
Candidates participating in the online stray vacancy allotment must pay a separate option registration fee, subject to the exemptions announced by CEE Kerala.
| Candidate Category | Registration Fee |
|---|---|
| General eligible candidates | INR 2,000 |
| Eligible SC/ST/OEC candidates and specified candidates from Juvenile Home, Nirbhaya Home and Sreechithra Home | INR 500 |
| Candidates covered under the announced fee exemption | No additional fee |
The option registration fee will not be adjusted against the course fee. It will be refunded to eligible admitted candidates according to the conditions specified in Clause 12(vii) of the prospectus.
Candidates who have already paid the option registration fee during the first round and received an allotment in the first or second round and joined the allotted college are exempt from paying it again. Candidates who paid the fee in the first round but did not receive an allotment in any course are also exempt from paying again.
Candidates allotted a seat must report to the allotted college according to the joining schedule to be announced by CEE Kerala. They must carry all original certificates required under Clause 12(C) of the prospectus.
The prescribed tuition fee, other applicable fees and deposits must be paid at the allotted college at the time of admission. Candidates should check the official notification and prospectus for the complete documentation requirements and applicable admission conditions.
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