NEET UG 2026 · Kerala State Quota

NEET UG 2026 Kerala state quota cutoff & college list.

Complete closing-rank reference for all 3 Kerala medical & dental colleges. State quota counselling is conducted by Kerala Health Department. Data based on KHD round-1 counselling for NEET UG 2025 — adjusted with our 2026 difficulty model.

State Quota MBBS Seats
100
approx (85% bucket)
State Quota BDS Seats
50
approx
Govt MBBS Fee
₹20,000/yr
per year
Counselling Starts
June 2026
expected

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/01 — STATE OVERVIEW About Kerala NEET counselling.

Kerala fills its MBBS and BDS seats through two parallel processes. The 15% All India Quota (AIQ) is conducted centrally by MCC and is open to candidates from any state. The remaining 85% State Quota is conducted by Kerala Health Department, requires Kerala domicile, and typically has lower (more accessible) closing ranks than AIQ.

Cutoff trend note: Kerala state quota has moderate competition with quality colleges.

Key things to know about Kerala state quota

  • Medical colleges in Kerala are known for quality education.
  • Moderate state quota competition with merit-based allotment.
  • 85% state quota, 15% AIQ.

/02 — GOVT MBBS Kerala Government MBBS Closing Ranks (NEET 2025).

Closing ranks show the last successful allotment in round-1 counselling. Add ~5–10% for NEET 2026 expectations due to slight difficulty change vs 2025.

CollegeTypeUROBCSCSTFees/yr
Government Medical College Trivandrum
Trivandrum
GOVT 6,500 9,000 28,000 60,000 ₹25,000
Government Medical College Kozhikode
Kozhikode
GOVT 7,000 10,000 30,000 62,000 ₹25,000

/03 — PRIVATE / DEEMED Private & Deemed MBBS Colleges in Kerala.

CollegeTypeUR Closing RankOBCSCFees/yr
Amrita Institute Kochi
Kochi
DEEMED 28,000 (AIQ) 36,000 (AIQ) 80,000 (AIQ) ₹21,00,000

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/05 — FAQKerala NEET 2026 — frequently asked questions.

Who conducts NEET counselling for Kerala?
Kerala Health Department (KHD) conducts the NEET state quota counselling for Kerala. The 85% state quota seats are filled through this authority, while the 15% AIQ seats are filled by the central MCC counselling.
When does Kerala NEET 2026 counselling start?
Kerala NEET state quota counselling typically begins June 2026, after the NTA NEET UG 2026 result is declared in mid-June 2026. Exact dates will be announced by KHD.
What are the government MBBS fees in Kerala?
Annual government MBBS fees in Kerala are approximately ₹20,000/yr. Private and deemed college fees range from ₹10 lakh to ₹26 lakh per year.
How many state quota MBBS seats are there in Kerala?
Kerala has approximately 100 state quota MBBS seats (85% of total) and ~50 BDS seats. The remaining 15% AIQ seats are filled through MCC.
What domicile proof is required for Kerala state quota?
Most states require a domicile certificate, proof of residence (5+ years typical), and proof of having completed Class 11 and 12 in the state. Check KHD's official notification for the exact list of acceptable documents.

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