MBBS in Kerala
Counselling Authority: CEE Kerala
Type: State Counselling · 4 Rounds
Medical Colleges
36
14 Govt · 21 Pvt · 1 Deemed
Total MBBS Seats
5,405
1905 Govt · 3350 Pvt
State Quota
85%
Of State Govt. college seats
AIQ Quota
15%
All India Quota
About Kerala for MBBS
Kerala is a southern Indian state known for its lush greenery, backwaters, high literacy rate, and advanced healthcare system. The state plays a key role in tourism, education, and healthcare development in India. With well-developed cities, strong transport connectivity, and reputed medical and educational institutions, Kerala attracts students and professionals from across the country, including both North and South India.
NEET / MBBS Importance
Kerala is one of the prominent states in India for medical education and NEET-based MBBS admissions. The state has several government and private medical colleges, offering opportunities for students through state quota, private quota, management quota, and NRI quota seats. This makes Kerala an attractive option for NEET aspirants from across India. The main language spoken in Kerala is Malayalam, but English is widely used in education, making it comfortable for students from North India. At the same time, medical education (MBBS) is conducted in English, so students from other regions can also study here without language barriers. Overall, Kerala is a suitable option for NEET students looking for quality medical colleges, multiple admission options, strong healthcare exposure, and a student-friendly academic environment.
Explore Kerala MBBS Details
Fee Structure
Govt, private & deemed fees
NEET Cutoff
Category-wise closing ranks
Seat Matrix
College-wise seat breakdown
Eligibility
Domicile, age & marks criteria
Medical Colleges in Kerala
14 Govt · 21 Pvt · 1 Deemed · 36 Total - click any college for full details
Kerala MBBS Cutoff 2025
| Institution Type | Seat Type | Category | Max Rank | Min Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | Government | General | 26,117 | 527 |
| Government | Government | OBC | 26,525 | 526 |
| Government | Government | EWS | 30,746 | 521 |
| Government | Government | SC | 138,773 | 440 |
| Government | Government | ST | 159,265 | 428 |
| Deemed | Management | Open | 290,052 | 362 |
| Institution Type | Seat Type | Category | Max Rank | Min Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | Government | General | 14,421 | 545 |
| Government | Government | Muslim Category | 26,493 | 526 |
| Government | Government | Ezhava | 27,475 | 525 |
| Government | Government | Backward Christian | 30,914 | 521 |
| Government | Government | Backward Hindu | 31,614 | 520 |
| Government | Government | Viswakarma Related | 33,582 | 518 |
| Government | Government | EWS | 37,210 | 514 |
| Government | Government | Latin Catholic and Anglo Indian | 39,536 | 512 |
| Private | Management | Unreserved | 78,905 | 479 |
| Government | Government | Dheerava Related | 86,397 | 474 |
| Government | Government | Kusavan | 108,805 | 458 |
| Private | Management | Dheerava Related | 123,678 | 449 |
| Private | Management | General | 132,685 | 443 |
| Private | Management | Ezhava | 133,343 | 443 |
| Private | Management | Backward Hindu | 133,631 | 443 |
| Private | Management | Backward Christian | 145,905 | 435 |
| Private | Management | Muslim Category | 156,426 | 429 |
| Private | Management | Viswakarma Related | 159,088 | 428 |
| Private | Management | Latin Catholic and Anglo Indian | 162,072 | 426 |
| Private | Management | Kusavan | 174,423 | 419 |
| Government | Government | SC | 192,289 | 409 |
| Private | Management | Open | 196,675 | 407 |
| Private | Management | SC | 233,406 | 388 |
| Private | Management | EWS | 258,417 | 376 |
| Government | Government | Kudumbi | 363,930 | 330 |
| Government | Government | ST | 388,403 | 320 |
| Private | Management | Kudumbi | 403,030 | 315 |
| Private | Management | ST | 496,112 | 282 |
Disclaimer: While every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of Cut-Off Data, due to variations in counselling rounds, category-wise allotments, seat matrix changes, reservation policies, and updated counselling rules, actual cut-offs may vary in the 2026 Admission Cycle. The displayed cut-offs are based on available official and verified data for guidance purposes only. MBBS Lighthouse will bear no responsibility for any variation in actual cut-offs during the 2026 Admission Cycle.
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