The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has resumed the option registration, deletion and rearrangement facility for the third round of PG Dental (MDS) admissions for the 2026 academic year.

According to the notification dated October 29, 2026, candidates can access the facility through the official CEE Kerala website until 11:00 AM on November 8, 2026. Candidates who have not registered any options can enter new choices, while those who have already submitted options can rearrange or delete their existing choices.

Candidates who submitted online applications under the notifications dated October 6 and October 13, 2026, and are included in the revised Kerala State merit list are also eligible to register options.

Kerala MDS Counselling 2026: Important Dates

How to Register Options for Kerala MDS Counselling 2026

Eligible candidates can complete the option registration process by following these steps:

1. Visit the official CEE Kerala website.

2. Open the PG Dental 2026 Candidate Portal.

3. Log in using the application number and password.

4. Click on the Option Registration menu.

5. Register new options or delete and rearrange existing choices, as required.

6. Complete the process before 11:00 AM on November 8, 2026.

Candidates should review their preferences carefully before the deadline, as the allotment process will be based on the options received within the specified period.

Kerala MDS Counselling 2026: Option Registration Fee

CEE Kerala has specified different option registration fees for candidates participating in the final round, depending on the type of seat selected.

The registration fee paid for the final round will be adjusted against the course fee if the candidate receives an allotment. If no allotment is made, the fee will be refunded after the counselling process ends.

Transfer Certificate and Admission Cancellation Rules

Candidates who wish to cancel their existing admission and do not want to participate in further allotments must apply for a Transfer Certificate by 5:00 PM on November 7, 2026.

CEE Kerala has clarified that candidates applying for a Transfer Certificate or cancellation of admission after the deadline will not receive a fee refund under any circumstances. Such candidates will also have to pay liquidated damages as specified under Clause 19.5 of the applicable prospectus.

Candidates who cancel their admission under these conditions will not be eligible to participate in the Stray Vacancy Filling allotment.

The notification also states that if the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) directs that candidates allotted or admitted under the third round of All India Quota counselling are ineligible for the third round of State Quota counselling, and shares the relevant candidate list, their options will not be considered for State Quota allotment.

Joining and Document Verification

Candidates who receive an allotment must join the allotted course and college between November 11 and November 16, 2026, by 4:00 PM. They must carry the required documents and pay the applicable fees at the allotted institution.

College authorities must approve and submit the list of admitted candidates to CEE Kerala through the Online Admission Management System (OAMS) by 5:00 PM on November 16, 2026.

Candidates should refer to the official notification dated October 7, 2026, for additional details regarding option registration and stray vacancy filling.

Official Website and Helpline

Candidates are advised to check the official website regularly for further counselling instructions and allotment updates.

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

Helpline numbers: 0471-2332120, 0471-2338487

For Counselling & Admission Guidance, Call or WhatsApp: 9340961481

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