The first phase of Kerala NEET PG 2025 Counselling has officially begun, with the option registration and choice filling process now open at cee.kerala.gov.in. Candidates can submit and lock their preferred college and course choices until November 12, 2025, 5 PM. The Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has also published the complete schedule for Round 1 Counselling. Only those candidates whose names appear in the Kerala NEET PG 2025 Merit List are eligible to participate in the option registration process. CEE Kerala has stated, “Candidates can submit their options according to their preference for Course–College–Quota combinations in the option list. A candidate should select a Course–College–Quota combination only if they are certain to join the allotted seat.”
Kerala NEET PG 2025 Counselling Round 1 Important Dates
The following table highlights the key dates for the Kerala NEET PG 2025 Counselling Round 1:
Steps for Kerala NEET PG 2025 Option Registration
Eligible candidates must follow the steps below to complete the option registration process for Kerala NEET PG 2025 Counselling:
- Visit the official website – cee.kerala.gov.in
- Click on ‘PG Medical 2025 – Candidate Portal’
- Login using the Application Number, Password, and Access Code
- Select the ‘Option Registration’ tab
- Enter the preferred colleges and courses in order of priority
- Review and submit the choices carefully
During the process, candidates must also pay a Security Deposit of:
- INR 10,000 for General Category
- INR 5,000 for SC, ST, and OEC categories
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