Kerala’s Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) has released the provisional seat allotment for the NEET PG 2025 Round 1 counselling. This initial phase has provisionally assigned seats to 1,047 medical graduates across government medical colleges and regional cancer centres (RCCs) for postgraduate specialisation courses. Provisional allotment means these seat allocations are subject to final verification and any reported grievances. This marks the first major step in the annual admissions process for doctors seeking advanced medical training.
The Kerala NEET PG seat allotment for 2025 is based strictly on the ranks obtained in the state merit list, which CEE published earlier. This list ensures a transparent, merit-based selection process. Excluding categories such as in-service, minority, and Non-Resident Indian (NRI) seats, a total of 860 MD, MS, and PG Diploma seats were available for general allocation in this round.
Toppers Secure Premier Specialisations
The top three candidates from the state merit list have all chosen postgraduate medical programmes at Government Medical College (GMC) Kozhikode . Their selections highlight the institution’s reputation and the high demand for specific medical fields among top-ranked candidates.
| State Rank | Specialisation | Institution |
|---|---|---|
| Rank 1 | MD Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy | GMC Kozhikode |
| Rank 2 | MD General Medicine | GMC Kozhikode |
| Rank 3 | MD Radiodiagnosis | GMC Kozhikode |
Allotment Exclusions and Court Directives
CEE confirmed that online options registered by certain candidates were not considered in this provisional allotment. This included individuals whose results were withheld and those disqualified based on the Kerala State Merit list.
An interim order from the Kerala High Court influenced the allotment process. One seat in General Surgery, designated under the service quota of the Directorate of Medical Education (DME), was reserved. This specific seat was excluded from the first round of allotment as per the court’s directive.
The High Court also mandated a revision of the Kerala NEET PG state merit list. This revision occurred just one day before the seat allotments were declared. The court ordered the inclusion of Dr. Tiju P. Joseph, who had not been part of the service candidate rank list published earlier. Dr. Joseph was subsequently assigned Rank No. 33 under the Directorate of Health Services. Following his inclusion, CEE provided him with the facility to register options, allowing his participation in the allotment process.
Grievance Procedure and Final Allotment
Candidates who find any discrepancy in their provisional allotment status must report it by 12:00 PM on November 29 . All grievances should be sent via email to ceekinfo.cee@kerala.gov.in. This step is critical for ensuring accuracy before the final allotment list is published.
The final seat allotment for NEET PG 2025 Round 1 will be announced after the grievance period concludes and all submitted reports are reviewed. Candidates are strongly advised to regularly check the official website of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations for updates regarding the final list and subsequent counselling rounds.