KEAM 2024 CBT Exam (June 5 to 10): New Pattern, Guide, Instructions and How to Appear

CEE has announced officially that KEAM will be held in CBT mode from 2024 onwards. How is a CBT exam held, what can be the changes in the KEAM exam after conversion from traditional mode to CBT mode, how to appear for the exam and more details can be checked in this article. Read below.

KEAM 2024 CBT Exam: Guide, Instructions and How to Appear

The Commissioner of Entrance Examinations has announced the KEAM 2024 exam date. KEAM 2024 will be held in CBT mode from June 5 to June 10, 2024. Since KEAM 2024 will be held in computer-based test mode, the candidates who wish to appear for the exam must know what to expect from a computer-based test, how to appear for a computer-based test, what can be the changes in KEAM exam, etc. In this article, we will be addressing all these concerns.

Changes in KEAM 2024 Exam Pattern

The following changes have been introduced in the KEAM 2024 exam pattern.

• KEAM will not have two papers anymore. There will be one paper.
• The KEAM 2024 engineering candidates have to attempt a total of 150 questions. Mathematics will have 75 questions, Physics will have 45 questions and Chemistry will have 30 questions to be answered in 180 minutes.
• For KEAM 2024 BPharm ONLY candidates, the Entrance Examination will have 45 questions in Physics and 30 questions in Chemistry to be answered in 90 minutes.
• For each correct response, candidates will be awarded FOUR marks, and for each incorrect response, ONE mark will be deducted.

KEAM 2024 CBT Exam: Know Changes

In the event of a successful transition of the Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) examination from its current Pen and Paper-based Test (PBT) format to a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format, some significant changes will occur.

• The exam will be conducted in phases, as it would not be possible to arrange over 1.2 lakh computer terminals at the same time.
• There will be normalisation of scores for engineering and pharmacy exams.
• Candidates will be able to practice mock tests on entering the exam hall for 15 minutes before the actual exam starts.
• The post-examination process will take less time like answer key release and result declaration. Until last year over three to four weeks were required to scan the OMR sheets. Once the exam becomes computer-based, evaluation becomes faster with the scores being made available to the candidates in the shortest time.

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What is a Computer Based Test (CBT)?

A computer-based test (CBT) is a type of exam that is taken on a computer or a computerised device. In a CBT, the test questions and answer options are displayed on a computer screen, and the candidate selects the answer using the computer mouse or keyboard. The exam is usually timed, and the candidate must complete the test within a given time frame. With the increasing use of technology, many entrance exams and certification exams have moved from the traditional pen-and-paper format to a computer-based format rapidly.

Various national-level and state-level entrance exams like JEE Advanced, JEE Main, MHT CET, TS EAMCET, AEEE, BITSAT, KIITEE, VITEEE, COMEDK UGET, etc are held in computer-based test format.

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Guidelines for KEAM CBT Test 

Candidates can check below the important guidelines for the KEAM 2024 CBT test:

• After biometric and facial image capture of the candidates, they will be allocated seats inside the computer lab.
• The allotted seat number will be displayed on the left bottom corner of the login screen. Candidates should ensure that the displayed seat number and the allotted seat number are the same.
• A text box is provided to enter the roll number on the candidate login banner on the login screen. Candidates must enter the roll number using the virtual keyboard and mouse.
• After entering the roll number, the candidate can click the Submit button to login to the KEAM Computer Based Test.
• After the roll number validation, the candidates have to enter a secret code to complete the login process. Candidates will get the secret code only after the roll number validation in the examination hall.
• After login to the Computer Based Test, the candidate will see the General Instructions page
• On the top right corner of the general instructions page, candidates can see their Name, Roll Number and Photo which were uploaded along with the online application for the KEAM 2024 Examination.
• There will be a familiarization session (MockTest) before the start of the examination. Candidates can practice and familiarise themselves before the actual examination starts.
• The familiarization time starts 15 minutes before the actual start of the examination.
• A countdown timer will be visible in the top right corner, indicating the time left to start the Mock Test.
• After the timer hits zero, the page will get redirected to the Mock Test page automatically.
• On the Mock Test page, when the timer hits zero, the page will redirect to the actual examination page automatically. 

How to Appear for KEAM 2024 CBT Exam?

Appearing for KEAM CBT will not be an extraordinary issue as many candidates are already aware of this mode or might have taken some exams in CBT mode. Even if not, CBT exams are easy to take. Aspirants with basic keyboard and mouse knowledge can appear for a computer-based test.

Here is how to appear for the KEAM CBT exam:

• After the scheduled Mock Test time, the candidates will be automatically redirected to the Examination Screen, where the candidates can attend the actual test.
• An information panel is provided on the top of the screen indicating total questions, answered questions and the time remaining for the examination.
• Below the information panel, the Question Block will be displayed to show the question and options. Questions will be displayed one by one. The options of questions will also be
  displayed along with the question.
• Candidates can select their option/answer by using the mouse. In the top right corner of the Question block, Font Resize Buttons are provided for adjusting the size of the text.
• A question palette is provided next to the Question Block on the right side of the screen.
• Candidates can navigate to any subject or any question by clicking the question numbers shown in the Question palette. The palette displays all question numbers and their status such as answered, unanswered, marked for review, answered and marked for review.
• Question palette legends will show the answered questions in Green Colour, Not Answered in White, Marked for Review in Orange and Answered & Marked for Review in Purple Colour.
• If a candidate selects an answer/option and then selects another question number from the question palette (as the next click), then the CBT will prompt a warning message to select any of the actions in the Navigation Panel to move to the selected question.
• The  Navigation Panel is provided just below the Question block to capture the candidate's response.
• The “Save & Next” button will save the selected option and navigate to the next question.
• The “Save & Previous” button will save the selected option and navigate to the previous question.
• The “Clear Response” button click will clear the selected option/response.
• “Mark/Unmark for Review” button click will Mark the question for review or unmark the marked question (if the question is already marked for review). Candidates can mark a question for review either as answered or unanswered. If an answer is selected for a question and is Marked for Review, the answer will be considered in the final evaluation.
• When the timer hits zero, the CBT will redirect to the “Exam Statistics” page, where he/she can view the statistics of the examination. The Statistics Page shows total questions, number of answered questions, unanswered questions, etc.
• After seeing the statistics page, candidates can leave the exam hall. There is no need to end/submit the exam. 

All the best for KEAM 2024!

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