CEE Kerala Extends Deadline for KLEE LLM Round 1 Option Registration

The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala has officially announced an extension for the first round of option registration for LLM admissions. Candidates participating in the 2026 centralised allotment process now have additional time to submit and lock in their college preferences for postgraduate law programs across the state.

According to the latest notification from the examination authority, the new deadline for completing the online option registration process is October 8, 2026. Students are required to finalise their choices by 05:00 PM on this date. This extension provides a window for those who may have missed the earlier cutoff to ensure their applications are processed for government and private law institutions.

Steps to Complete KLEE LLM Option Registration

Eligible candidates who feature in the KLEE LLM rank list 2026 for phase one are eligible to participate in this allotment cycle. To submit their preferences, students must navigate to the official CEE Kerala website at cee.kerala.gov.in. Once on the portal, applicants should access the 'LLM 2026 - Candidate Portal' using their unique application number and password credentials.

After logging in, candidates must select the 'Option Registration' tab to arrange their preferred law colleges and courses in order of priority. It is essential for students to review their selections carefully before locking them, as the final seat allotment will be determined based on a combination of the candidate's rank, their specific category, and the preferences submitted through the portal. The authorities have advised candidates to complete the process well before the October 8 deadline to prevent any potential issues related to last-minute technical traffic on the website.

Important Details for Applicants

The centralised allotment process is designed to streamline admissions for LLM courses throughout Kerala. By providing this extension, the CEE aims to ensure that all qualified candidates have sufficient opportunity to register their choices for the available seats. As the deadline approaches, applicants should keep a close watch on the official website for any further updates or instructions regarding the subsequent stages of the admission process.