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Thiruvananthapuram: The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has invited online applications for admission to the M.Pharm programme for the academic year 2025-26 in government and self-financing pharmacy colleges across the state.Candidates of Kerala origin holding a B.Pharm degree with a minimum of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST candidates) and a valid GPAT score from 2023, 2024, or 2025 are eligible to apply. The online application window will remain open till 3 PM on November 2, 2025, with an application fee of ₹600 for General and Service quota applicants and ₹300 for SC/ST candidates.Applications must be submitted through the official CEE website by clicking on the ‘M.Pharm 2025 Online Application’ link. Applicants are required to upload their GPAT scorecard, recent photograph, signature, and certificates supporting their nativity, reservation, and educational qualifications. Those who had already applied under the previous notification dated August 30, 2025, need not reapply unless they wish to update their GPAT score.Also Read: Kerala partners with ICMR-NIE to study rising Amoebic Meningoencephalitis casesCandidates applying under the Service Quota are also required to forward a printout of the application acknowledgement along with service records to their controlling officer before the deadline. All applicants are advised to ensure accuracy in the details and documents submitted, as incomplete or incorrect applications will be rejected.Admissions will be carried out through the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) based on a rank list prepared by CEE Kerala using GPAT scores. In the case of a tie, merit will be decided based on aggregate marks in B.Pharm, followed by the age of the candidate. Applicants with a B.Pharm degree from universities outside Kerala must ensure their qualification is recognized by the Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS) before the last date for submission.Mathrubhumi English reports that there is no upper age limit for general candidates, while Service Quota applicants must have at least five years remaining before retirement. For assistance, candidates may contact the CEE helpline at 0471–2332120 / 2338487.Also Read: Kerala RCC Blacklists Globela Pharma After Brain Cancer Drug Found in Wrong Packaging