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Eligibility CriteriaKerala MBBS 2026

Domicile rules • Age criteria • Academic requirements • Documents checklist

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Domicile

Required

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NEET

Mandatory

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NRI Quota

Available

Domicile / Nativity Rules

Candidates are divided into 3 categories based on Kerala origin/residency

Eligible Categories

  • 1.Keralite: Candidate of Kerala origin, including children of All India Service officers posted in Kerala
  • 2.Non-Keralite Category I (NK I): Candidate is NOT from Kerala but qualifies if ANY ONE condition is met
  • 3.Non-Keralite Category II (NK II): Candidates who do not fall in Keralite or NK I categories

Accepted Proof

  • Domicile Certificate from Tehsildar / SDM
  • School / College Certificate showing study in state
  • Ration Card or Voter ID
  • Land records or property documents

Academic Qualification

12th (10+2)

NRI Quota Eligibility

  • 1.Submit required documents as per government rules
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Always verify with the official counselling authority

Eligibility rules change every year. This page is for reference only. Always check the official Kerala state counselling authority website before applying.

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