Kerala NEET UG 2026: Round 1 MBBS Cutoff Ranks Released

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) has officially released the round 1 cutoff and last rank details for MBBS and BDS admissions under the Kerala NEET UG 2026 counselling process. Students who participated in the first phase of the state-level counselling can now access the college-wise and category-wise closing ranks through the official website.

This release provides clarity on the final ranks at which seats were successfully allotted during the initial phase of the admission cycle. The cutoff data is presented in the form of opening and closing ranks, which are derived from the performance of eligible candidates in the NEET UG examination. It is important for candidates to distinguish these state counselling ranks from their NEET All India Rank (AIR), as the state-specific list is prepared based on the merit of those who opted for Kerala state counselling.

Understanding the Kerala NEET Cutoff Data

The published cutoff document serves as a reference for the last candidate allotted a seat in a specific college and category during the first round. For instance, if a medical college indicates a closing rank of 1,000 for the State Merit category, it signifies that all candidates up to that specific rank were successfully allotted seats within that category during this phase.

The data covers a wide range of institutions, including government medical colleges in locations such as Alappuzha, Kozhikode, Thiruvananthapuram, and Thrissur, as well as various private medical institutions across the state. The closing ranks vary significantly depending on the college and the candidate's category, including General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PWD classifications.

Context for Future Counselling Rounds

Candidates should be aware that these figures represent the status of admissions at the conclusion of the first round. The cutoff ranks are subject to change in subsequent rounds of counselling as the process progresses. Shifts in the cutoff often occur as candidates choose to upgrade their seat selections, resign from previously allotted seats, or transition to different institutions based on availability and preference.

Students are advised to monitor the official portal for further updates regarding the counselling schedule and subsequent phases. The current data provides a foundational look at the competitive landscape for medical admissions in Kerala for the 2026 academic year.