Kerala MBBS cutoffs 2026: college-wise closing ranks
- Government OPEN cutoffs range from rank 4,067 to 30,437 across 14 colleges
- 2 colleges show improving (tighter) trends; 8 are declining
- Compare all Kerala cutoffs in the Cutoff Analyzer →
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.
All cutoffs on this page are based on KEAM rank, not NEET All India Rank. Kerala conducts its own merit list. See our Kerala counselling guide for conversion details. Data on this page covers 3 years of counselling records (2023-2025).
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.
| College | R1 (2025) | R2 (2025) | R3 (2025) | 2023-2025 trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Govt. Medical College, Kozhikkode | 7,273 | 7,273 | 7,273 | ↓ Declining |
| Government Medical College, Kannur | 684 | 860 | 858 | ↑ Improving |
| Govt. Medical College, Manjeri | 36,644 | 13,814 | 13,814 | → Stable |
The table above shows 3 representative colleges. Compare all 14 government colleges, filter by category, and track year-over-year trends.
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).
| College | Type | OPEN | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Govt. Medical College, Kozhikkode | Government | 7,273 | – | – | – | – |
| Govt. Medical College, Manjeri | Government | 13,814 | – | – | – | – |
| Government Medical College, Kannur | Government | 858 | – | – | – | – |
The table above shows 3 representative colleges. Compare all 35 colleges across every reservation category.
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.
Later rounds fill seats vacated by candidates who accepted offers elsewhere. If you narrowly missed a college in R1, the final round may still work in your favour. Track round-by-round changes in the Cutoff Analyzer.
Year-over-year trends
| College | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Govt. Medical College, Kozhikkode | 2,938 | 1,989 | 7,273 | ↓ Declining |
| Govt. Medical College, Ernakulam | 16,673 | 11,824 | 39,643 | ↓ Declining |
| Govt. Medical College, Kottayam | 30,138 | 23,978 | 37,194 | ↓ Declining |
The table above shows 3 representative colleges. Compare all 35 colleges and see how cutoffs have shifted over 3 years.
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.
Use the College Predictor to see which colleges match your rank and category. Then use the Choice Filler to build an optimised preference list you can submit during counselling.
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.
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