Kerala MBBS cutoffs 2026: college-wise closing ranks

Kerala NEET cutoff overview

Kerala has 14 government and 21 private medical colleges participating in state counselling through CEE Kerala (Commissioner for Entrance Examinations). The OPEN category closing rank for the most competitive government college (Govt. Medical College, Kozhikkode) reached 7,273 in the final round of 2025.

At the other end of the government spectrum, Govt. Medical College, Kottayam closed at rank 37,194.

For a full walkthrough of the counselling timeline, documents, and fee structure, read our Kerala counselling guide.

Government college cutoffs

The table below lists the top 3 government colleges by closing rank (OPEN category, 2025 counselling). The R1, R2, R3 values are from 2025 and serve as reference for 2026 aspirants. Ranks are expressed as KEAM rank.

Cutoffs by reservation category

The table below compares final-round closing ranks across reservation categories for 3 representative colleges (2025 counselling data, for reference by 2026 aspirants).

How cutoffs change across rounds

Kerala counselling typically runs 3 rounds (R1, R2 and R3). Cutoff ranks tend to rise (become less competitive) in later rounds as candidates who secured seats elsewhere drop out of the process.

For example, Govt. Medical College, Kozhikkode tightened from 7,273 in R1 to 7,273 by R3.

Year-over-year trends

Across 2023-2025, 8 out of 11 colleges saw more relaxed (higher rank numbers) cutoffs. New seat additions and changes in candidate preferences can both push cutoffs upward.

Govt. Medical College, Kozhikkode moved from rank 2,938 in 2023 to 7,273 in 2025 (the cutoff rank rose by 4,335).

How to use this data

Start by checking where your expected NEET rank falls relative to the cutoffs above. If your rank is within 10-15% of a college’s closing rank, that college is worth listing in your preference order.

Pay attention to the round-by-round pattern. A college that fills in R1 at rank 20,000 but drops to 28,000 by the final round gives you a realistic shot if your rank is in the mid-20,000s. Conversely, colleges whose cutoffs tighten across rounds are harder to get into later.

Category-specific cutoffs matter. The reservation categories page in our Kerala category guide explains eligibility requirements and document checklists for each category.

Frequently asked questions

What is the lowest rank to get a government MBBS seat in Kerala?

In 2025, the highest closing rank among government colleges in the OPEN category was 30,437. This was in the final round of counselling. Ranks beyond this were not allotted a government seat under OPEN.

Are these Kerala cutoffs based on NEET AIR or state rank?

All cutoffs on this page are expressed as KEAM rank. Kerala uses its own state merit list for counselling. See our counselling guide for details.

How many government medical colleges are in Kerala?

Kerala has 14 government medical colleges accepting admissions through state counselling. See the full list in our Kerala medical colleges page.

Do Kerala MBBS cutoffs change across counselling rounds?

Yes. Kerala runs 3 rounds of counselling. Cutoff ranks usually rise (become less competitive) in later rounds as candidates vacate seats. The Cutoff Analyzer on this site lets you compare round-by-round data for every college.

Can I predict 2026 cutoffs from this data?

Past cutoffs are the best available indicator but not a guarantee. Seat count changes, exam difficulty, and candidate preferences all affect cutoffs each year. Use the year-over-year trends above to identify whether a college is becoming more or less competitive, then run your rank through the College Predictor for a probability estimate.