KUHS Admission 2026

Kerala University of Health Sciences

Thrissur, Kerala · KUHS · Estd. 2011

UG Open PG Open PhD Open

KUHS-affiliated MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS admissions follow NEET UG 2026 (May 2026 expected). State counselling typically opens July 2026 at cee.kerala.gov.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Kerala University of Health Sciences

Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), established in 2011 by the Kerala University of Health Sciences Act 2010, is the apex health sciences university of Kerala. Headquartered at Thrissur, KUHS regulates and conducts examinations for all medical, dental, AYUSH, nursing, pharmacy and paramedical colleges in Kerala (government and private), bringing all health science education under a single university framework.

KUHS does not run colleges directly but affiliates more than 250 health colleges across Kerala — MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BSMS, BUMS, B.Pharm, BSc Nursing, BPT, BOT, BSc MLT, BSc Optometry and other allied health programmes at UG; MD/MS, MDS, MBA-Hospital Administration, M.Pharm, MSc Nursing at PG; PhD in health sciences. NAAC accredited and recognised by Government of Kerala.

Admissions are entirely through national/state entrance examinations: NEET UG for MBBS/BDS/AYUSH and BSc Nursing, NEET PG for MD/MS, INI-CET for AIIMS/JIPMER PG, NEET MDS for MDS, AIAPGET for AYUSH PG, GPAT for M.Pharm, with state-quota counselling by Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE Kerala). UG/PG nursing/allied health through LBS-conducted entrances.

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Application fee: ₹1,000 (General) / ₹500 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

NEET UG / NEET PG / AIAPGET

Conducted by NTA / NBE

KUHS does not conduct an independent entrance — admissions to all affiliated health colleges (MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BSc Nursing, BPT, etc.) are through national entrances (NEET UG/PG, INI-CET, NEET MDS, AIAPGET, GPAT) followed by state counselling by CEE Kerala / LBS Centre.

Eligibility

MBBS/BDS: Plus Two PCB 50% (40% SC/ST/OBC) + NEET UG. BAMS/BHMS/BSMS/BUMS: same + NEET UG. BSc Nursing: PCB 45% + NEET UG. MD/MS: MBBS + internship + NEET PG. MDS: BDS + NEET MDS.

Important Dates

Event	Date	Stage	Portal	Status
NEET UG 2026 Examination	03 May 2026	—	NTA	Upcoming
KUHS State Counselling 2026 (MBBS/BDS/AYUSH/Nursing)	15 Jul 2026	—	cee.kerala.gov.in	Upcoming
NEET PG 2026 Examination	15 Aug 2026	—	NBE	Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

Kerala state e-grantz scholarships for health students, Central Sector Scholarship for medical students, Health & Family Welfare Department fellowships, SC/ST/OBC merit-cum-means, Minority scholarships, Inspire Scholarship for BSc Nursing/Allied.

Reservations

Kerala state policy: SC 8%, ST 2%, SEBC subcategories, EWS 10%, PwBD 5%, Service quota for state employees in PG medical, Government doctor / NRI quota in private colleges.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Kerala University of Health Sciences?

Kerala University of Health Sciences admits students primarily through NEET UG / NEET PG / AIAPGET. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.

What is the application fee at Kerala University of Health Sciences?

For 2026, the application fee is ₹1000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.

When does Kerala University of Health Sciences declare its cutoff?

Cutoffs at Kerala University of Health Sciences are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.

Does Kerala University of Health Sciences accept NEET UG / NEET PG / AIAPGET scores?

NEET UG / NEET PG / AIAPGET is the primary basis for admission at Kerala University of Health Sciences. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.