KEAM 2021: Exam Day Guidelines- Do's and Don'ts
Kerala Engineering Agricultural Medical Entrance Exam 2026 ( KEAM )
Are you appearing for KEAM 2021 exam? Here are the KEAM 2021 exam day guidelines and dos and don’ts on the exam day.
CEE Kerala will be conducting KEAM 2021 examination on August 05. The exam was earlier due to the postponement of JEE Main examinations. Candidates must maintain some precautionary measures and must follow KEAM 2021 exam day guidelines. Apart from maintaining decorum in the KEAM exam centre, candidates need to follow social distancing, wear masks, download Arogya Setu App etc. Below are the complete guidelines about dos and don’ts for KEAM 2021 examination and COVID-19 precautionary instructions.
LIVE NOW: KEAM 2023 Exam Live Updates: Instructions, Analysis, Answer Key
Latest Updates:
KEAM 2021:Exam Schedule
| Papers |
Timings |
|---|---|
| Paper I |
10:30 am to 12:30 pm |
| Paper-II |
2:30 pm to 5:30 pm |
Also read: KEAM 2021 exam dates
KEAM 2021 Exam Day Guidelines
- Each Paper will be of three duration.
- A candidate not appearing in any one of the papers, in the Engineering Entrance Examination, will be disqualified, and will not be considered for ranking in Engineering Entrance Examination.
- In other words, appearance in the two relevant papers: Paper I - Physics & Chemistry and Paper-II Mathematics is compulsory for being considered in the Engineering rank list.
- The Engineering Entrance Examination will be objective type with Multiple Choice Questions and based on a single response.
- The candidate will have to select and mark the alphabet (A, B, C, D or E) corresponding to the most appropriate response in the OMR Answer Sheet.
- The question paper for objective type examinations will be given in the form of Question Booklets. Candidates will be permitted to take the question booklet with them at the end of the examination.
COVID-19 Precautionary Instructions
- Candidates must maintain social distancing starting from the point of entry in the exam venue until the exit from the exam venue.
- Those who report physical discomforts due to illness or show higher body temperatures at the venue are supposed to appear for the examination by adhering to the special safety instructions of the Official concerned.
- Candidates must carry essential items such as drinking water, food, and a pen for the examination and should not exchange these under any circumstances.
- Inside the exam hall candidates have to strictly follow the instructions of the invigilator
- During interval time candidates should not crowd or socialize with other candidates
- They should strictly observe social distancing norms
- Candidates must occupy their allotted seats inside the examination hall and should follow social distancing norms. Unnecessary movements inside the hall is not allowed.
- Reporting of candidates at the scheduled time for examination as shown in the admit card is mandatory. Early reporting at the venue and crowding is strictly prohibited.
- Those candidates appearing for forenoon and afternoon sessions of examination should carry food and drinking water. Under no circumstances candidates will be permitted to go outside the venue during interval time.
- The contact information of the CEE Representative of each venue is provided in the KEAM 2021 admit card issued to candidates. Those requiring assistance can contact the CEE representatives.
- Those under quarantine/candidates with symptoms of illness/those who’re Covid positive should contact the CEE Representative in the phone number given in the admit card on the previous day itself, inform the matter, and also obtain instructions for reaching the venue.
- Such candidates and their parents should reach the venue only in vehicles specially arranged by them, keep distance from other candidates and enter the specially arranged examination room following strict safety protocols. Parents should leave the examination venue immediately after dropping these candidates and also reach back after the examination as per instructions by the CEE Representative of the venue.
- Candidates may also bring gloves, personal hand sanitiser (50 ml) and transparent water bottle (if the candidates wish).
- Used masks and gloves should not be thrown carelessly. They should be deposited in the places provided for the purpose. Spare masks should be carried to cover the entire duration of the examination.
| Do's |
Don'ts |
|---|---|
| Ensure that you reach the examination hall at least 30 minutes before the exam |
Don’t carry any books or notebooks to the exam No candidate will be permitted to enter the examination hall, 30 minutes after the commencement of the examination. |
| Please ensure to keep your KEAM admit card with you during the exam |
Do not carry the following: Pencil/Geometry Box or any other stationery, Handbag, Purse, Any kind of paper or printed material, Eatables and Water (loose or packed), Electronic items and instruments such as Mobile Phone, Ear Phone, Microphone, Pager, Calculator. Instruments such as DocumentPen, Slide Ruler, Log Tables, Camera, Tape Recorder, any type of watch including Electronic Watches with facilities of calculator, any metallic item or electronic gadgets/ devices in the Examination Hall/Room There may not be any provision for safekeeping of valuables at the centre. |
| Candidates should bring Admit card, ballpoint pen (either blue or black ink) and a cardboard/clipboard for the Examination. |
Candidates will not be permitted to take items such as pencil, eraser, correction fluid, calculator, logarithm table, electronic gadgets, mobile phones etc. into the examination hall. |
| Stay away from students who are doing last-minute revision in the KEAM 2021 exam centre |
Please do not carry or wear any jewellery to the exam centre |
KEAM 2021 Exam Day Guidelines for Parents
-
Parents will not be allowed to enter the KEAM 2021 exam venue.
-
After dropping candidates in front of the venue, parents should immediately leave the premises and avoid traffic hindrance.
-
Candidates coming out of the venue after examination should be picked up from a safe place away from the gate of the venue.
-
Parents will not be allowed to crowd in front of the venue or park their vehicles blocking smooth traffic. This has to be strictly followed. Crowding in front of the gate violating social distance norms is punishable.
Read more:
Explore colleges based on KEAM
Want better recommendations?
There is a 90% more chance of getting best college recommendations by sharing preferences.
- Chat with our counselor
- Get your personalised list of colleges & exams matching your preferences
Explore more B.Tech exams with upcoming dates
31 Oct '25
1 Jul '25 - 15 Oct '25
10 Oct '25 - 18 Oct '25
18 Oct '25
1 Oct '25 - 31 Oct '25
1 Oct '25 - 31 Oct '25
1 Oct '25 - 31 Oct '25
31 Oct '25
31 Oct '25
30 Nov '25
News & Updates
Explore Other Exams
23 Aug '25 | Reporting to College |
22 Aug '25 | Allotment for Internal Sliding |
Mar '26 | CG PET 2026 application form |
May '26 | CG PET 2026 admit card |
Oct '25 | AEEE 2026 Phase 1 Registration |
Oct '25 | AEEE 2026 Phase 2 Registration |
Mar '26 | AP EAMCET 2026 Application For... |
May '26 | AP EAMCET 2026 Application for... |
Dec '25 | SITEEE 2026 Application Form |
Apr '26 | SITEEE 2026 Admit Card - Test ... |
10 Oct '25 - 18 Oct '25 | WBJEE JELET 2025 admit card da... |
18 Oct '25 | WBJEE JELET 2025 exam date |
Feb '26 | COMEDK application form 2026 |
May '26 | COMEDK exam date 2026 |
Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a week ago
KEAM cutoff is the last rank at which admission was ceased against a given course and institute.
M
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
A few days after the KEAM counselling ends, the KEAM last ranks are uploaded for all courses and institutes on the official website of KEAM - cee.kerala.gov.in.
A
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
CEE will release the complete schedule for KEAM counselling after the KEAM 2026 results are out. The KEAM option registration and allotment will be made available round wise on the official website - cee.kerala.gov.in.
M
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a week ago
CEE will announce the KEAM 2026 candidate response sheet release date after the exam ends. Candidates will be able to access their individual candidate response sheet under their respective logins at cee.kerala.gov.in.
N
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
The KEAM candidate response sheet is issued to each of the candidates who take the KEAM exam under their respective KEAM candidate login after the exam. The response sheet includes the record of the answers marked by the candidaes on the exam day.
A
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
No. Since KEAM has transitioned to a computer-based test from 2024, hard copies of the question papers are not provided to the candidates. However, the KEAM question paper PDFs are uploaded on the official website of KEAM after the exam is over.
V
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a week ago
Solving past year papers of KEAM, has the following benefits:
- Candidates get insights into the exam pattern and marking scheme.
- Candidates can analyse the past years papers to identify the high-weightage topics in the exam.
- Previous year papers help the candidates to improve their speed and accuracy.
C
Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
For admission into CET Trivandrum BTech courses, students must register and appear for the KEAM exam. It is a state-level entrance exam conducted by CEE Kerala. Students can check below to know the category-wise application fees:
| Category | KEAM Application Fees 2025 |
|---|---|
| General | INR 875 |
| SC | INR 375 |
Note: The above-mentioned application fees is as per official sources.
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
KEAM is a state-level entrance examination accepted by many BTech-offering colleges, including CET Trivandrum. As per the KEAM schedule, the exam was held from Apr 22, 2025 to Apr 30, 2025. For the exam session, i.e., 2026, the exam date has not been released yet. However, as per sources collated
S
Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
CET Trivandrum only accepts KEAM for admission to its BTech courses. Once students have taken the exam, they are required to take part in KEAM counselling. In this counselling, students are allocated a BTech seat based on scores obtained by them in the aforementioned exam. The college may conduct a
S
Contributor-Level 10