• Updated on 9 Jul, 2026 by Souvik Podder
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KEAM Counselling 2026 Phase 1 Seat Allotment has been officially released. The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, published the Phase 1 Final Allotment on July 8, 2026, for candidates seeking admission to First Year Engineering courses for the academic year 2026–27. Before the final allotment, CEE Kerala had released the trial allotment on July 6, 2026, to give candidates an indicative idea of their likely seat based on options and rank. Candidates who have received an allotment must remit the required fee through online payment between July 9 and July 12, 2026, up to 4:00 PM, to accept their seat. The overall CAP counselling process consists of three rounds plus one mop-up round. Candidates can check their allotment by logging into the official portal at cee.kerala.gov.in using their application number and password.
Students should check the KEAM College Predictor 2026 to get an idea of the colleges and courses they may get based on their expected rank.
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KEAM Counselling Dates 2026
The Commissioner of Entrance Examination, Kerala, has announced the KEAM counselling 2026 schedule online. Candidates can check the KEAM counselling 2026 tentative dates from the table below.
Also Check: KEAM 2026 Cutoff
KEAM Counselling Process 2026
KEAM 2026 counselling is held online by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala. The process starts with registration and finishes when students report to the college to which they are allotted.
Step 1: Option Registration
Students have to log in at cee.kerala.gov.in using their application number and password. After registering for CAP, the counselling fee needs to be paid online. Only after the payment is done can they move ahead to choose college options. Students can select the colleges and courses they prefer. It’s important to arrange them carefully because allotment depends on both the rank and the priority set. If required, they can add, remove, or change the order of choices until the last date.
Step 2: Trial Allotments
CEE publishes a trial allotment to give an idea of the possible seats based on the submitted options. It’s only a preview, not the final list. After seeing the trial result, students can edit their preferences to improve their chances in the real allotment.
Step 3: Seat Allotment
After the option registration process ends, CEE releases the KEAM seat allotment for all courses on the official website, cee.kerala.gov.in. Candidates can download the allotment memo from the website to check their allotted college and the fee to be paid. CEE also releases official notices related to the allotment process.
Step 4: Payment of Admission Fee
If satisfied with the allotment, the admission fee must be paid within the given deadline. Those waiting for an upgrade in the next round can still pay the fee and hold the current seat while hoping for a better one.
Step 5: Reporting to the Allotted College
In the last step, students must visit the allotted college in person. They need to carry original certificates, the allotment memo, the fee payment receipt, and photocopies for verification. If they fail to report on time, the seat will be cancelled.
Documents Required for KEAM Counselling 2026
Candidates participating in KEAM 2026 counselling must produce original certificates along with at least two sets of photocopies for verification at the allotted college. Without valid documents, the admission process cannot be completed.
- KEAM 2026 Admit Card
- KEAM 2026 Rank List & Scorecard
- SSLC/Class 10 certificate or Birth Certificate
- Class 12 / Plus Two Mark Sheet and Pass Certificate
- Transfer Certificate (TC)
- Conduct or Character Certificate
- Migration Certificate
- Eligibility Certificate (for students from boards other than Kerala HSE)
- Allotment Memo
- Seat Confirmation Fee Payment Receipt
- Recent Passport-size Photographs
- Community/Caste Certificate for SC/ST/SEBC candidates claiming reservation
- Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate for SEBC candidates (if applicable)
- Income Certificate
- Special Category Certificates, such as PWD, NCC, Sports, or any other applicable reservation
KEAM Option Registration 2026
KEAM Option Registration 2026 has begun after the release of the KEAM rank list. Candidates will have to complete the option entry process online through the KEAM candidate portal at cee.kerala.gov.in. In this step, students have to choose their preferred colleges and courses for admission.
How to fill KEAM Option Registration 2026?
KEAM option registration is an important step in the counselling process. Through option entry, candidates have to choose the colleges and courses they want for admission. The allotment will be done based on the choices filled by the candidate, rank, and seat availability.
- Candidates have to log in using their application number and password.
- After login, they can select their preferred colleges and courses.
- Students can add new options, delete options, or change the order of preferences.
- Candidates must save and confirm their options before the last date.
- If a student misses the option entry deadline, they will not be considered for that round of KEAM counselling.
KEAM Seat Allotment 2026
KEAM seat allotment 2026 will be done online through the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) after option registration is completed. Through the KEAM allotment 2026 process, candidates will be allotted seats based on their rank, category, options filled, and seat availability. CEE Kerala will release the trial allotment, provisional allotment, and final allotment on the official website. The detailed process for allotment is provided below for students’ reference:
- KEAM Trial Allotment: CEE will first release the KEAM trial allotment to help candidates understand their possible allotment based on the options entered. It is not the final seat allotment.
- KEAM Provisional Allotment: After the trial allotment, CEE will publish the provisional allotment for each round. Candidates can check the college and course allotted to them.
- KEAM Final Allotment: After considering changes, CEE will release the final KEAM seat allotment list.
- KEAM Allotment Memo Download: Candidates who get a seat will have to log in to the candidate portal and download the KEAM allotment memo.
- Fee Payment After Allotment: After seat allotment, candidates must pay the required admission fee within the given deadline to confirm their seat.
- Reporting to the Allotted College: After paying the fee, candidates have to report to the allotted college with the required documents to complete admission.
KEAM 2026 B.Tech Seat Matrix for Newly Added Courses
Candidates can check the table below for the college-wise seat intake of newly added B.Tech courses under KEAM 2026 admissions:
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S No |
College Code |
Name of College |
Course |
Seats |
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1 |
AJC |
Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kanjirapally, Kottayam |
BTech Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) |
60 |
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2 |
CCE |
Christ College of Engineering, Irinjalakuda, Thrissur |
BTech Computer Science and Business Systems |
60 |
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3 |
KSD |
LBS College of Engineering, Kasargod |
BTech Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science) |
60 |
|
BTech Computer Science and Business Systems |
60 |
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4 |
MBC |
Mar Baselios Christian College of Engineering, Peermede, Idukki |
BTech Electronics and Computer Science |
30 |
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BTech Electrical and Computer Engineering |
30 |
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5 |
MBI |
Mar Baselios Institute of Technology and Science, Kothamangalam |
BTech Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) |
60 |
|
6 |
STI |
St Thomas Institute for Science and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram |
BTech Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) |
60 |
|
7 |
TKI |
TKM Institute of Technology, Karuvelil, Kollam |
BTech Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning) |
60 |
|
8 |
PRP |
College of Engineering and Management, Punnapra |
BTech Electrical and Computer Engineering |
60 |
|
9 |
TKR |
College of Engineering, Trikaripur, Kasargod |
BTech Computer Science and Engineering (Artificial Intelligence) |
60 |
|
BTech Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) |
60 |
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10 |
DMC |
M. Dasan Institute of Technology, Ulliyeri, Kozhikode |
BTech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
30 |
|
11 |
KMI |
KMCT Institute of Technology and Management, Kuttippuram, Malappuram |
BTech Computer Science and Engineering (Cyber Security) |
30 |
|
12 |
TLY |
College of Engineering, Thalassery, Kannur |
BTech Electronics and Computer Engineering |
60 |
|
13 |
NCE |
Nehru College of Engineering and Research Centre, Thrissur |
BTech Mechanical Engineering (Industry Integrated) |
60 |
|
BTech Electrical and Computer Engineering |
60 |
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14 |
JCE |
Jawaharlal College of Engineering and Technology, Palakkad |
BTech Mechanical Engineering (Industry Integrated) |
30 |
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BTech Civil Engineering with Computer Application |
30 |
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15 |
KMY |
KMCT Institute of Engineering and Management, Malappuram |
BTech Computer Science and Engineering |
120 |
|
BTech Computer Science and Business Systems |
60 |
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BTech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science |
60 |
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BTech Electronics and Communication Engineering |
30 |
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|
16 |
KMZ |
KMCT College of Engineering and Management, Kasargod |
BTech Computer Science and Engineering |
120 |
|
BTech Computer Science and Business Systems |
60 |
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BTech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science |
60 |
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BTech Electronics and Communication Engineering |
30 |
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17 |
KMV |
KMCT College of Technology and Management, Vadakara |
BTech Computer Science and Engineering |
120 |
|
BTech Computer Science and Business Systems |
60 |
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BTech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science |
60 |
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BTech Electronics and Communication Engineering |
30 |
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18 |
SNP |
Sree Narayana Institute of Technology, Adoor, Pathanamthitta |
BTech Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
30 |
|
19 |
YCE |
Younus College of Engineering, Kollam |
BTech Biomedical Engineering |
30 |
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BTech Mechatronics |
30 |
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BTech Computer Science and Engineering (Data Science) |
60 |
KEAM 2026 Participating Colleges
KEAM 2026 counselling gives students the chance to get admission to many colleges across Kerala. These include government, government-aided, and private self-financing institutions. All of them are affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) and take part in the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) held by CEE Kerala. Check these B.Tech Colleges:
KEAM Counselling 2026 FAQs
When will the KEAM 2026 counselling process start?
The KEAM 2026 counselling process has started on July 2, 2026, right after the revised rank list is published. Candidates will be allowed to register and submit their college and course preferences through the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) portal.
Can a student participate in KEAM 2026 counselling without paying the registration fee?
No, candidates cannot proceed with option entry or seat allotment without paying the one-time counselling fee. This fee confirms their participation in KEAM 2026 counselling and must be paid online through the official website.
Is it possible to change college options after the KEAM 2026 trial allotment?
Yes, candidates can rearrange, add, or delete their choices after the trial allotment. This mock round is provided only to give an idea of the possible allotment based on rank and options submitted, so revisions are allowed before the final option lock.
What happens if a student does not pay the seat confirmation fee after allotment through KEAM 2026 Counselling?
If the prescribed admission fee is not paid within the given deadline after seat allotment, the candidate will lose the allotted seat. Such candidates will also not be considered for further rounds unless they re-enter the counselling process in the next phase.
Are students from outside Kerala eligible for KEAM 2026 counselling?
Yes, non-Keralite students can also participate in KEAM counselling for specific seat categories. However, they must produce valid nativity or eligibility certificates, and certain government quota seats may still be reserved only for Kerala-origin candidates.
Is participation in all rounds of KEAM 2026 counselling mandatory?
No, candidates are not required to attend every round. If a student is satisfied with the seat allotted in an earlier round and has confirmed it by paying the fee, they can opt out of further rounds.
Will students need to report physically for document verification before allotment in KEAM 2026 Counselling?
No, there is no separate physical document verification before the seat allotment in KEAM 2026. Original certificates will be verified only at the allotted college during final admission reporting.
Can a candidate who has already taken admission in KEAM 2026 round 1 participate in Round 2 for an upgrade?
Yes, a student who has paid the admission fee and confirmed their Round 1 allotment can still opt for an upgrade in Round 2. If they receive a better option, the previous seat will be automatically cancelled.
What if a student misses the deadline for option entry?
Missing the option entry deadline means the candidate will not be considered for that counselling round. They must wait for the next phase of KEAM counselling, if available, to register their choices again.
Do students need to carry a physical fitness certificate during final reporting?
Yes, a valid physical fitness certificate in the prescribed format is mandatory at the time of reporting to the allotted college. Without it, the admission process will not be completed.
Are private self-financing colleges included in KEAM 2026 counselling?
Yes, KEAM 2026 counselling includes a mix of government, government-aided, and private self-financing colleges affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU). Seats in these institutions are allotted through the same CAP process.
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