The Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala has extended the deadline for the KEAM 2026 Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) online option registration. Candidates now have until July 7, 2026, at 12:00 Noon to submit or modify their college and course choices.
The previous deadline was July 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM. This extension provides an additional day for candidates who have not yet completed their option entry. Only candidates who qualified in KEAM 2026 and wish to participate in the first round of counseling must meet the new deadline.
The CEE Kerala will not consider any further requests after the registration window closes.
KEAM 2026 Counselling Schedule Update
The revised schedule impacts the online option registration period. All other aspects of the provisional allotment will follow the updated timeline.
| Event | Revised Date |
| Online option registration begins | July 2, 2026 |
| Previous deadline | July 6, 2026 |
| Revised deadline | July 7, 2026 (12:00 Noon) |
| Provisional/Phase 1 allotment | As per the revised counselling schedule or by July 8, 2026 |
The official website for updates and registration is cee.kerala.gov.in .
What is KEAM CAP Online Registration?
KEAM CAP online registration allows candidates to list and rank their preferred colleges and courses. The CEE Kerala uses this order, along with the candidate's KEAM rank and reservation criteria, to allot seats.
How to Complete KEAM 2026 Option Registration
Candidates must follow these steps to register their options:
- Visit the official website: cee.kerala.gov.in .
- Log in using your application number and password.
- Access the CAP Option Registration link.
- Select your preferred colleges and branches, ranking them from most to least desired.
- Save your choices.
- Lock your final choices before the deadline.
- Submit your choices by 12:00 Noon on July 7, 2026 .
- Download a copy of your submitted choices for future reference.
After the registration window closes, CEE Kerala will process the choices. Seat allotment will be based on merit rank, reservation policies, and available seats. Candidates who receive an allotment must complete admission procedures, including fee payment and document verification, within the specified timeframe.
