KEAM 2026 Counselling: CAP Round Option Entry Window Open at cee.kerala.gov.in

Sherin Tressa Tomy
Last Updated: Jul 3, 2026, 11:07 IST

KEAM 2026 CAP round 1 allotment option entry window is now open. Students can enter their choice of course and college for allotment through the candidate login link available at cee.kerala.gov.in. 

KEAM 2026 Counselling: CAP Round Option Entry Window Open at cee.kerala.gov.in
KEAM 2026 Counselling: CAP Round Option Entry Window Open at cee.kerala.gov.in

KEAM 2026 CAP Allotment: CEE Kerala has opened the option entry window for candidates interested in admission to the Engineering programme. The Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) for Engineering courses has commenced on the official website. Candidates who have cleared their KEAM 2026 exams can visit the official website to enter their choices for allotment. 

As per the official notification issued, candidates who are qualified for KEAM 2026 can register their options through the link on the website - cee.kerala.gov.in. The last date for candidates to enter their choices is July 6, 2026. Based on the choices entered, the trial allotment will be issued on July 5, 2026, following which the provisional allotment list will be issued on July 7, 2026, and the first phase allotment result will be announced on July 8, 2026.

KEAM 2026 CAP Phase 1 Schedule

KEAM counselling 2026 phase 1 schedule has been issued online. Those who have cleared the exams can check the complete schedule below. 

Opening of the website facility for online option registration 

02.07.2026 

Closure of online option registration facility 

06.07.2026, 04.00 PM 

Trial Allotment 

05.07.2026 

Publication of Provisional Allotment List 

07.07.2026 

Publication of First Phase Allotment 

08.07.2026 

Candidates who are allotted seats must pay the fees to the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations as specified in the Allotment Memo through online payment. 

09.07.2026 to 12.07.2026, 4.00 PM

KEAM 2026 CAP Round 1 Registration and Option Entry

The link for candidates to submit their choices for phase 1 of allotment is now live on the official website. Follow the steps provided below

Step 1: Visit the official website of KEAM

Step 2: Click on the KEAM 2026 candidate portal

Step 3: Login with the application number and password

Step 4: Click on option entry link

Step 5: Enter the choice of course and college

Step 6: Submit the option entry fee

Step 7: Save the choices entered and click on submit

Candidates must note that an option registration fee must be submitted when filling out the choices for allotment. Those candidates who wish to register options will have to remit a registration fee of Rs.2,000/- (Rupees Two Thousand Only) to the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations. 


Sherin Tressa Tomy
Sherin Tressa Tomy

Assistant Manager - Editorial

Sherin is an education journalist with over 7 years of experience. Over her tenure of working with top media houses like Careers 360 and then Jagran Josh, Sherin has covered various entrance examinations liek JEE Main, NEET, CUET, GATE, etc. as well as various state board and CBSE results. Her understanding of the education ecosystem coupled with her own experience of teaching as an Assistant Professor of nearly 2 years helps her provide a comprehensive perspective to students. She has a Masters Degree in Communication from Madras Christian College. Apart from covering education news, Sherin also enjoys reading and cooking. 

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First Published: Jul 3, 2026, 11:07 IST
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