The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has announced the KEAM 2024 Stray Vacancy Allotment for MBBS and BDS courses. Vacancies that have arisen in Government and Self-Financing Colleges after the third phase will be filled through this allotment.
The KEAM 2024 Stray Vacancy Allotment provides one last chance for candidates to secure admission to MBBS/BDS courses. Eligible candidates can do fresh KEAM option registration online through the KEAM portal.

KEAM 2024: Important Dates For Stray Vacancy Allotment
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| KEAM option registration begins | October 25, 2024 |
| Last date for KEAM option registration | October 27, 2024 (till 11:59 PM) |
| KEAM Provisional allotment | October 28, 2024 |
| KEAM Final allotment | October 29, 2024 |
| Joining at allotted colleges | October 30 - November 5, 2024 (till 4:00 PM) |
Eligibility For Stray Vacancy Allotment
- Only candidates included in the Kerala State Medical Rank List are eligible.
- Candidates who were allotted or admitted in the third phase or those with a status of admission from previous phases are not eligible.
- Candidates who exited after October 15, 2024, or were allotted through AIQ MCC counselling cannot participate.
Note - The seat received by the candidate through KEAM 2024 stray vacancy allotment cannot be changed at any instance.
Penalty For Non-Admission
Candidates who fail to take admission after being allotted a seat through the KEAM 2024 stray vacancy phase will be penalized:
| Course | Penalty Amount |
|---|---|
| MBBS Course | INR 10,00,000 (Ten Lakhs) |
| BDS Course | INR 5,00,000 (Five Lakhs) |
Note: This penalty applies regardless of annual income or reservation status. In case of failure to remit the penalty, the same is liable to be recovered under the Revenue Recovery Act. The candidate may also be debarred from future CEE exams and counselling for up to two years.
Guidelines For Candidates
- Register new options through the KEAM 2024 website.
- Candidates must prioritize their choices carefully as the seat allotted through this phase cannot be changed.
- Ensure you submit the necessary fee to secure the allotted seat.
For further details and updates, visit:
| KEAM 2024 | KEAM Counselling 2024 |

























