The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala has opened the option entry window for the KEAM 2026 Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) for engineering admissions. Qualified candidates can now submit their college and course choices online.
KEAM 2026 CAP Round 1 Schedule
The option entry period began on July 2, 2026. Candidates have until July 6, 2026, 4:00 PM , to finalize and submit their selections.
A trial allotment will be published on July 5, 2026 . Following this, the provisional allotment list will be released on July 7, 2026 . The first phase allotment results are scheduled for announcement on July 8, 2026 .
Fee Payment and Further Steps
Candidates offered seats in the first phase allotment must pay the required fees. Payment must be made online to the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations as detailed in the allotment memo. This fee payment window is from July 9, 2026, to July 12, 2026, 4:00 PM .
How to Enter Options
To register your choices, visit the official KEAM website at cee.kerala.gov.in . Log in to the candidate portal using your application number and password. Navigate to the option entry section. Select your preferred courses and colleges. After entering your choices, submit them. A registration fee is mandatory for option entry.
Registration Fee Details
Candidates must pay a registration fee of Rs. 2,000 to the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations to register their options.
Key Dates for KEAM 2026 CAP Phase 1
| Activity | Date |
| Website Facility for Online Option Registration Opens | 02.07.2026 |
| Online Option Registration Closes | 06.07.2026, 4:00 PM |
| Trial Allotment | 05.07.2026 |
| Publication of Provisional Allotment List | 07.07.2026 |
| Publication of First Phase Allotment | 08.07.2026 |
| Fee Payment by Allotted Candidates | 09.07.2026 to 12.07.2026, 4:00 PM |
