Overview
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, released the NEET MBBS/BDS NRI Final Category List 2026 on September 4, 2026. Candidates seeking admission under the NRI quota can check their category status and download the relevant confirmation letter through the official portal. This is an admission-related category list, and no recruitment posts or separate vacancy total has been announced through this notification.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala |
| Post Name | MBBS/BDS Admission under NRI Category 2026 |
| Total Vacancies | Not applicable; seats will be governed by the approved counselling seat matrix |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | cee.kerala.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | NEET UG 2026 date to be considered as notified by the examination authority |
| Result Date | September 4, 2026 — NRI Final Category List |
Candidates should note that the final category list is different from the seat-allotment result. Admission and allotment dates will be published separately through the Kerala medical counselling schedule.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants must have passed Class 12 or an equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English.
- Candidates must have qualified NEET UG 2026 and satisfied the minimum qualifying requirements prescribed for their category.
- Applicants must meet the academic and nativity conditions specified in the Kerala medical admission prospectus.
- Those claiming NRI status must produce valid supporting documents establishing the sponsor's NRI status and relationship with the candidate.
- Required records may include the sponsor's passport and visa, relationship certificate, sponsorship affidavit, employment or residence proof, and other prescribed certificates.
- Inclusion in the NRI category list does not by itself guarantee an MBBS or BDS seat. Admission remains subject to rank, choices, seat availability and document verification.
Age Limit
- The candidate should have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31, 2026.
- Any upper-age condition will be governed by the prevailing NEET UG and medical admission regulations.
- Candidates must produce valid proof of date of birth during admission verification.
Fees
- No separate fee has been specified for merely viewing or downloading the NRI final category list.
- Application, counselling, option-registration and admission fees, where applicable, must be paid according to the Kerala admission prospectus.
- NRI quota tuition fees vary by institution and course and will be governed by the approved fee structure.
Selection Process
- NEET UG qualification and registration: Candidates must qualify NEET UG 2026 and complete the Kerala medical counselling application process within the prescribed schedule.
- NRI claim verification: CEE Kerala examines the uploaded certificates and determines whether the applicant is eligible for inclusion under the NRI category.
- Centralised allotment: Eligible candidates are considered for MBBS/BDS seats based on NEET rank, registered options, reservation rules and availability in the approved seat matrix.
The final category status confirms the outcome of the NRI document scrutiny. Candidates whose claims remain rejected or defective should review the remarks shown in their candidate login and follow any further instructions issued by CEE Kerala.
How to Apply
- Visit the official website at cee.kerala.gov.in using a secure browser.
- Open the KEAM 2026 Candidate Portal or the relevant MBBS/BDS admission section displayed on the homepage.
- Log in using the application number, password and access code, if requested.
- Locate the link titled NRI Final Category List 2026, category status, or candidate profile.
- Check whether the NRI claim is shown as approved, rejected or subject to any specific remark.
- Open the confirmation letter or category-list document and verify the candidate's name, application number and category details.
- Download the confirmation letter and save a PDF copy. Candidates should also take a clear printout for counselling and admission purposes.
- Keep original NRI certificates, NEET documents, Class 10 and 12 certificates, identity proof and passport-size photographs ready for institutional verification.
No fresh application is invited through the final category-list notice. Candidates should regularly monitor their login for option registration, provisional allotment, final allotment and reporting deadlines.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When was the Kerala NEET NRI Final Category List 2026 released?
The final category list for MBBS and BDS NRI applicants was released on September 4, 2026.
2. Does inclusion in the NRI category list confirm admission?
No. It confirms category eligibility only. Seat allotment depends on NEET rank, option choices, available seats and successful verification.
3. How can candidates download the NRI confirmation letter?
Candidates can log in to the KEAM 2026 candidate portal at cee.kerala.gov.in, open their category status and download the available confirmation letter.
