Kerala PG Dental Admission 2026 Round 3 option registration began on 7 October 2026 and closed on 12 October 2026 at 10:00 AM. The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has delayed the third-round MDS seat allotment while awaiting the revised counselling schedule from the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC).
Kerala PG Dental Admission 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Admission Name | Kerala PG Dental Admission 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala |
| Course | Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) |
| Counselling Round | Third Round (Round 3) |
| Participating Institutions | Government and Private Self-Financing Dental Colleges in Kerala |
| Option Registration Mode | Online |
| Option Registration Start Date | 7 October 2026 |
| Official Website | cee.kerala.gov.in |
| Candidate Portal | PG Dental 2026 Candidate Portal |
Kerala PG Dental Admission 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Round 3 Notification | 7 October 2026 |
| Online Option Registration Start | 7 October 2026 |
| Option Registration Last Date | 12 October 2026, 10:00 AM |
| Earlier Provisional Allotment Date | 12 October 2026 – Superseded by delay announcement |
| Earlier Final Allotment Date | 13 October 2026 – Superseded by delay announcement |
| Earlier College Reporting Period | 14 to 19 October 2026, up to 4:00 PM – Subject to revision |
| Earlier OAMS Approval Deadline | 19 October 2026, 5:00 PM – Subject to revision |
| Revised Round 3 Allotment Date | Awaited |
How to Complete Kerala PG Dental Admission 2026 Option Entry?
The earlier Round 3 option registration window ended on 12 October 2026. The following steps explain the procedure prescribed in the official notification for that window.
- Visit the official website at cee.kerala.gov.in.
- Open the PG Dental 2026 Candidate Portal.
- Enter the application number and password to log in.
- Select the Option Registration menu.
- Choose the preferred MDS courses and dental colleges.
- Arrange the options according to admission preference.
- Pay the applicable option registration fee.
- Complete the option registration process within the prescribed deadline.
Important Instructions
- Check the deadline first. Log in to the “PG Dental 2026 – Candidate Portal” with your application number and password, then open “Option Registration”. Confirm the current closing date and time on the CEE notification, because deadlines are often extended.
- Fresh options need a fresh fee. Fresh option registration is available in the third (final) round, but with a fresh option registration fee. Earlier-round fees are forfeited if you were allotted a seat in Round 2 and did not report, did not join, or quit after joining.
- Fill options in strict order of preference. Choose course and college combinations carefully. Allotment follows your rank, category and the order of your list, so put your most-wanted choices first and don’t add colleges you wouldn’t join.
- Save and confirm your list. Unconfirmed or unsaved options may not be considered. Take a printout or screenshot of the final list.
- Prepare to join if allotted. Download the allotment memo, pay the fee or balance fee, and report to the college within the joining dates. Keep your original documents ready, including your Kerala State Dental Council registration, as admission requires the original.
Kerala PG Dental Admission 2026 – Important Links
Q1. What is the latest update on Kerala PG Dental Admission 2026?
CEE Kerala has delayed Round 3 MDS seat allotment because the revised counselling schedule from MCC is awaited. Candidates should check the official PG Dental 2026 portal for updated allotment dates.
Q2. What was the last date for Kerala PG Dental 2026 Round 3 option entry?
The last date for Round 3 option registration was 12 October 2026 at 10:00 AM, according to the CEE Kerala notification dated 7 October 2026.
Q3. When will Kerala MDS Round 3 allotment 2026 be published?
The revised Round 3 allotment date has not been announced in the available official update. CEE Kerala has confirmed that the allotment is delayed pending the revised MCC counselling schedule.
Q4. What is the registration fee for Kerala MDS Round 3 counselling?
For candidates opting only for government seats, the registration fee equals the annual tuition fee of the selected seat. Candidates also opting for private self-financing dental college seats must pay Rs. 1,00,000. Eligible concession-category candidates receive a 50% reduction.
Q5. Who can participate in Kerala PG Dental Round 3 allotment?
Eligible candidates included in the revised Kerala State Merit List can be considered for Round 3 allotment, subject to the conditions specified by CEE Kerala.
