KEAM 2026 Phase 1 Trial Allotment Released; Modify Options Before 4 PM Today

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has released a trial allotment list. This list includes the seats available for the Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) 2026 Phase 1.

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has released a trial allotment list. This list includes the seats available for the Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) 2026 Phase 1. The list can be found on the official website at cee.kerala.gov.in. The actual provisional Phase 1 allotment will be published today, July 7, 2026. This trial allotment is a practice seat assignment for applicants. It shows which seat you might get based on your rank and the order of your choices. You can change or remove your choices before the deadline, which is at 4 pm today. However, it's important to note that this trial list doesn't guarantee admission.

KEAM 2026 Phase 1 Trial Allotment: What You Can Expect

The trial round includes the first phase of engineering seats under the Centralized Allotment Process (CAP).
Candidates who entered their choices can view their tentative seat. A separate list of the last rank also came out. This helps folks understand the cutoff rank for different colleges and branches in this phase.

KEAM 2026 Counselling Important Dates

How to Check the KEAM 2026 Trial Allotment

1. Go to the official CEE Kerala portal at cee.kerala.gov.in.
2. Find the KEAM 2026 candidate portal on the homepage.
3. Log in with your application number and password.
4. Click on the Trial Allotment tab in the dashboard.
5. You will see the tentative college and branch on the screen.
6. You can also download the trial allotment list for future reference.
7. This document includes mock seat data for different categories across various colleges.

How to Adjust Your Options Before the Provisional List

1. The option entry window closes at 4 pm today.
2. Candidates should log in and check their current choices.
3. You can move options up or down using the entry tool.
4. If a college isn’t desired, it can also be deleted.
5. All your changes must be saved and locked before the 4 pm cutoff.
6. Choices locked at this time will be used for the provisional allotment.

Payment of Fee After the Provisional Allotment

• Candidates who accept a seat must pay a token fee to CEE.
• The fee is Rs 8000 for government cost sharing, autonomous, and self-financing engineering colleges.
• The payment can be made online through the candidate portal at cee.kerala.gov.in or at head post offices in Kerala.
• Missing the payment deadline has serious consequences.
• Candidates who don’t pay on time lose the allotted seat and all remaining options in the engineering stream.
• The only way to get back into the process is to register again.

What’s the Difference Between Trial and Provisional Allotment?

The trial round is just a preview based on your current choices. It helps to test your options before the real allotment. The provisional list is the actual result of the first phase of CAP. It becomes binding once the seat acceptance fee is paid. The final Phase 1 allotment will be announced on July 8, 2026. Those who accept a seat but want to upgrade can move to Phase 2. Those who reject a seat can also try Phase 2 counseling later.

What Documents to Keep Ready for Seat Acceptance

Candidates must have essential documents ready when they accept a seat. These documents will be needed during the final admission process at the college. Marks statements, community and income certificates, and the KEAM 2026 rank card should be printed and kept ready.

Candidates' Action Plan

1. Log in at cee.kerala.gov.in to view the trial allotment.
2. Check your tentative college and branch against your rank.
3. Rearrange or delete your choices before the 4 pm deadline today.
4. Save and lock the final option list on the portal.
5. Keep an eye out for the publication of the provisional Phase 1 list.
6. Make arrangements for the token fee to accept the seat online.