Kerala LLM Allotment 2026: The 5 PM Deadline That Could Decide Your College Seat

Kerala LLM First Round Allotment 2026: Option registration ends today at 5 PM, check fees, colleges, and steps

Kerala: Candidates applying for admission to LL.M courses in Kerala have a crucial deadline to watch out for today. The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has extended the last date for first-round online option registration to October 8, 2026, up to 5 PM. The extension was officially announced by CEE Kerala.

Candidates eligible for inclusion in the rank list of LL.M 2026 may apply their preferred courses and colleges on the official CEE Kerala candidate portal. The allotment of the first round will be drawn on the rank list, category list and options submitted online within the set deadline.

Kerala LLM allotment 2026: what students need to know

The centralised allotment system covers LL.M admissions to Government Law Colleges and participating private self-financing law colleges with whom the Kerala government has a seat-sharing agreement for the 2026-27 academic year.

The primary point of emphasis for candidates is that the option registration is not automatic; candidates must log in and submit their choices themselves. Those that fail to submit their online option registration will not get considered for allotment. CEE Kerala has clarified that options sent via email, fax, post or hand delivery will not be received.

Kerala LLM first round allotment 2026: important dates

The revised final deadline of October 8 at 5 PM is mentioned in the extension notification dated October 5, 2026, issued by CEE Kerala. CEE Kerala

How to register options for Kerala LLM allotment 2026

Candidates may make the process through the following steps:

• Visit the official CEE Kerala website
• Open the “LL.M 2026-Candidate Portal”
• Log in using the Application Number and Password
• Select the “Option Registration” menu
• Add preferred LL.M courses and colleges in the order of preference
• Review the choices you will submit
• Complete the online registration and payment (if applicable)
• Keep a copy or screenshot of the submitted options for future reference

Kerala LLM Option Registration Fee

CEE Kerala has set an option registration fee of ₹2,000 for eligible candidates. Candidates in the specified SC/ST/OEC categories, and candidates from Juvenile Home, Nirbhaya Home and Sreechithra Home are required to pay ₹500.

The fee is refundable for candidates not allotted an option. However, if a candidate is allotted an option and does not join within the stipulated period, the amount is treated as a penalty and not refunded. The same applies when a candidate quits a seat after taking admission.

Which colleges are included in Kerala LLM CAP 2026?

The first round of centralised allotment includes four Government Law Colleges:

• Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram
• Government Law College, Thrissur
• Government Law College, Ernakulam
• Government Law College, Kozhikode

Several participating private self-financing institutions offering specialisations such as Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Commercial Law, Maritime Law, Administrative Law, Business Law and Criminal Law & Criminology.

What should candidates remember?

Candidates must enter options only for courses and colleges they are willing to join and continue studying if allotted. CEE Kerala specifically advises applicants to make their choices with care.  The allotment and institution joining schedule will be announced separately. Candidates that are allotted an option must satisfy the prescribed eligibility conditions and complete admission within the notified period.

Failure to join within the designated period may lead to the loss of the allotted seat and higher options.  For students, the safest route today is not to wait until the final minutes. Check your preference order, verify the portal submission and complete the process before 5 PM.

FAQs

Q1. When does Kerala LLM first-round option registration 2026 close?

The last date for option registration is October 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

Q2. Where can candidates apply for Kerala LLM allotment?

Candidates can apply for Kerala LLM allotment through the Official CEE Kerala LL.M 2026 Candidate Portal

Q3. What is the Kerala LLM option registration fee?

The application fee is ₹ 2,000/- for general eligible candidates and ₹ 500/- for eligible candidates belonging to the specified categories as notified by CEE Kerala.

Q4. How are seats allocated for Kerala LLM?

The allocation of seats for LL.M courses shall be done based on the Rank list, Category List, and the options submitted by the candidates on or before the due date through the online portal.

Q5. What if I don’t submit my options in time?

Candidates who fail to submit their options online on or before the due date will not be considered for allotment in the first round.

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