The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has released the provisional state merit list and category list for the first round of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) PG 2025 counseling. This initial list shortlists 5,884 candidates for postgraduate medical admissions in Kerala. Candidates can access these lists on the official CEE website, cee.kerala.gov.in .
This provisional merit list is a critical step in the admission process. It has been compiled based on candidate registrations and the verification of their submitted eligibility documents. It signifies the initial ranking of applicants before final seat allocation begins.
Action Required for Ineligible Candidates
Of the total 5,884 shortlisted candidates, CEE declared 34 applicants ineligible . This ineligibility stems from incomplete or incorrect submission of required documents during the registration phase. These 34 candidates must upload all outstanding documents through their dedicated candidate portal. The strict deadline for this submission is November 4, 2025, at 12 PM . Failure to meet this deadline will result in their continued exclusion from the merit list and the counseling process.
This follows an earlier notification where CEE identified 967 defective applications . Those candidates were given a deadline of October 27, 2025, to submit necessary documents. The current list of 34 ineligible candidates represents a separate group identified during this latest verification stage.
Counseling Timeline and Next Steps
Registration for Kerala NEET PG 2025 counseling commenced on September 10, 2025 , and concluded on September 30, 2025 . Following the current provisional list publication and the final document submission by ineligible candidates, CEE will conduct a comprehensive verification process. After this verification is complete, the Commissioner will release the final state merit list. This final list will determine candidate eligibility for subsequent rounds of seat allocation and choice filling.
A notable change for the 2025 counseling cycle expanded eligibility criteria. For the first time, Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) candidates and non-Keralite in-service doctors became eligible to apply for seats in Kerala’s postgraduate medical programs. This eligibility expansion was introduced during the initial registration period.
How to Access the Provisional Merit List
Candidates can check and download the provisional merit list and category list by following these direct steps:
- Navigate to the official CEE website: cee.kerala.gov.in .
- Locate the “PG admission” section and click on “PG Medical 2025 – Candidate Portal.”
- Separate links are provided for the “Provisional Merit List” and “Category List.” Click on the desired link.
- A PDF document will open. Download this file to your device.
- Open the downloaded PDF and use your roll number to find your status and details.
Information Provided on Merit and Category Lists
The provisional merit and category lists contain essential information for each shortlisted candidate. This includes:
- Application number
- Candidate roll number
- NEET PG 2025 roll number
- NEET PG 2025 overall rank
- Assigned candidate category