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Kerala Engineering Agricultural Medical Entrance Exam 2026 ( KEAM )

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Candidates can check here the KEAM 2026 April 17 question paper, answer keys and solutions. The KEAM 2026 exam on April 17 was held for engineering students from 2 PM to 5 PM. Memory-based questions and answers for the April 17 engineering exam are now available on this page.

KEAM 2026 April 17 Question Paper, Answer Key and Solutions are now available below. Candidates who appeared for KEAM on 17 April can check the memory- based KEAM Answer Key Solutions here. Experts from coaching institutes have released the memory-based KEAM 2026 Question Paper with Solutions, which have been updated here. Read more about the KEAM paper analysis, question paper with answers.

KEAM 2026 April 17 Question Paper with Solutions

KEAM 2026 April 17 Question Paper with Solutions

KEAM 2026 April 17 Question Paper with Solutions: Candidates can check here the KEAM 2026 April 17 question paper, answer keys and solutions. The KEAM 2026 exam on April 17 was held for engineering students from 2 PM to 5 PM. Memory-based questions and answers for the April 17 engineering exam are now available on this page. Students can check the papers solved by the experts to get an estimate of their scores just after the exam ends. Before the provisional key for the KEAM 2026 exam is released by CEE, the unofficial memory-based keys will help students have an idea of the marks they might score in KEAM 2026.

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Table of contents
  • KEAM 2026 April 17 Memory-Based Question Paper Answer Key Solutions - OUT!
  • KEAM April 17 Paper Analysis - OUT
  • CEE KEAM 2026 April 17 Provisional Answer Key Release
  • How to Calculate Scores Using KEAM 2026 April 17 Answer Key Solutions?
  • KEAM 2026 Marks v/s Ranks
  • KEAM 2026 Qualifying Marks
  • KEAM 2026 Result
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KEAM 2026 April 17 Memory-Based Question Paper Answer Key Solutions - OUT!

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KEAM April 17 Paper Analysis - OUT

Check the KEAM 2026 April 17 exam analysis below:

Aspect Analysis

Overall difficulty level of the KEAM 2026 exam held today

Moderate to tough. The exam was tougher than expected
Subject-wise difficulty level for Maths Maths was moderate and calculus-heavy. This section was lengthy, which made time management difficult for students.
Subject-wise difficulty level for Chemistry Easy to Moderate and NCERT baseed
Subject-wise difficulty level for Physics This section has been rated as moderate, with conceptually based questions
Topics asked in Maths
Calculus, Coordinate Geometry, Algebra, Probability
Topics asked in Physics Electrostatics, Optics, Mechanics, Magnetism, Modern Physics
Topics asked in Chemistry Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Organic reactions, Bonding
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CEE KEAM 2026 April 17 Provisional Answer Key Release

The provisional KEAM 2026 answer key response sheet will be released a few days after the exam. CEE will release the KEAM answer key 2026 online at cee.kerala.gov.in. The KEAM provisional answer keys will have the solutions to all the questions asked in the exam. Candidates can raise objections against the provisional answer key. After receiving all the challenges, they are checked by the authorities, and a final KEAM answer key is released. Based on the answers in the KEAM final answer key, the KEAM 2026 result is announced.

How to Download the Official KEAM 2026 Answer Key?

KEAM answer keys will be released separately for all shifts of engineering and pharmacy exams. Candidates can download the answer key from the official website. KEAM answer keys will be released in PDF format, and candidates do not need any login details to access the provisional answer key. Candidates can click on the answer key PDF link for the KEAM answer key for the exam date and shift they attempted. The PDF file will open, and candidates can save it to calculate scores.

How to Calculate Scores Using KEAM 2026 April 17 Answer Key Solutions?

Candidates can use the KEAM 2026 April 17 question paper with solutions and calculate their expected scores. To do so, there is a fixed method and formula to be applied. The same has been given below.

  • Use the KEAM 2026 memory-based answer key provided here and compare your response with it.
  • Note down the number of correct and incorrect answers.
  • Once you have the numbers, put them in the following formula:

4*(Number of Correct Answers) - 1*(Number of Wrong Answers) = Candidate’s Scores

  • The output becomes the expected scores in the KEAM 2026 exam.

KEAM 2026 Marks v/s Ranks

Note that after the effect of the standardisation process, the KEAM 2026 marks will be computed out of 600. Check below the KEAM 2026 marks v/s rank based on previous year trends:

KEAM Score (Boards + KEAM exam) after standardisation

KEAM 2026 Ranks expected

550+

1 to 5000

450+

5001 to 20000

350+

20001 to 50000

250 and below

50000+

Also Check: KEAM 2026 college predictor

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there any negative marking in KEAM?
A: 
Yes, one mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer. For every correct response in KEAM candidates will be awarded four marks and for each wrong response, one mark will be deducted from the candidates' total score. The pattern of the exam states that the KEAM question papers will comprise objective type questions (MCQ). For each question asked, five answers will be suggested but, only one of them will be correct. All the questions asked will be from KEAM syllabus listed for Physics Chemistry Mathematics / Biology. Candidates will be awarded 4 marks for every correct answer. 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. 4 marks will be awarded to candidates for marking every accurate answer. No marks will be deducted for not attempting a question. In case a candidate has marked two answers for a single question in the OMR sheet, negative marking will be applicable regardless of either of the answers being right or wrong.
Q:   Will marks be deducted for questions not attempted in KEAM?
A: 

No marks will be deducted for questions unanswered.

Q:   Where can I get previous year's question papers of KEAM?
A: 

CEE Kerala releases the KEAM question papers along with answer keys every year after the exam. Therefore candidates can download the KEAM previous year question papers from the official website of CEE. KEAM previous year question papers are beneficial for candidates whilst their exam preparation. Moreover, while practising KEAM question papers, candidates can also get an idea of the kind of questions to expect in the exam. It gives the test-takers an understanding of the KEAM exam pattern. Attempting KEAM previous year question papers will help exam aspirants to better their speed and accuracy. It also helps to improve time management skills. Candidates can analyse their performance by solving KEAM question papers from time to time. Boosts the candidate's confidence to ace the exam. Candidates are advised to practice as many KEAM previous year question papers as they can. Candidates can download the KEAM previous year question papers here: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/keam-exam-question-papers.

Q:   How many questions will be there in KEAM?
A: 

Check KEAM exam pattern 2027 below:

Particulars

Details

Exam Mode

Computer-based test

Number of Papers

1

Question Paper type

Objective (MCQs)

Total no. of questions per paper

  • For Engineering: 150
  • For BPharm: 75

Marks awarded for correct answer

4

Marks deducted for wrong answer

1

Total marks per paper

  • For Engineering: 600
  • For BPharm: 300

Exam duration for each paper

  • For Engineering: 180 mins
  • For BPharm: 90 mins

Medium of language

English only

KEAM 2026 Qualifying Marks

Candidates must fulfil the following criteria to be eligible for ranking:

Course

Qualifying Marks

Engineering

  • The candidates who fail to answer at least one question in the examination will be disqualified and will not find a place in the Engineering Rank list.
  • To qualify in the Engineering Entrance Examination and thereby become eligible to figure in the Engineering rank list, a candidate must secure a minimum normalised score of 10 in the Engineering Entrance Examination. The candidates who do not secure the minimum stipulated score will not find a place in the rank list.
  • Exemption: For SC/ST candidates, there is no requirement of a minimum score in the Engineering Entrance Examination. However, the candidates who fail to answer at least one question will be disqualified.

Pharmacy 

  • A candidate who fails to answer at least one question in the Physics and Chemistry Sections of the Pharmacy Entrance Examination will be disqualified and cannot find a place in the BPharm Rank list.
  • To qualify in the Entrance Examination and thereby become eligible to figure in the rank list for admission to the BPharm course, a candidate has to secure a minimum normalised score of 10 out of the index of 300. The candidates who do not secure the minimum stipulated score will not find a place in the rank list.
  • Exemption: For SC/ST candidates, there is no requirement of a minimum score for ranking for the BPharm course. However, the candidates who fail to answer at least one question in the Physics & Chemistry sections of the Pharmacy Entrance Examination will be disqualified.

KEAM 2026 Result

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) will release the KEAM result 2026 at cee.kerala.gov.in on or before May 10. CEE will first release the KEAM 2026 scores of the candidates. Thereafter, CEE will ask the candidates who qualify the exam to submit the plus two marks. The KEAM 2026 engineering rank list will then be published by giving 50:50 weightage to KEAM scores and plus two marks.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are some important topics in KEAM?
A: 
  • Physics: Bernoulli theorem, Gravitation, Vector, Circular motion.
  • Maths: Matrices and Determinants, Application of Derivatives, Vector, Probability, Definite Integration, Functions, 3D Geometry, Differential Equations.
  • Chemistry: Polymers, Organic Chemistry.
Q:   What is the KEAM question paper pattern?
A: 

KEAM 2026 is an objective type exam with Multiple Choice Questions based on a single response. KEAM 2026 will be held in computer-based test mode and there will be one paper with three sections (Maths, Physics, Chemistry) for BTech candidates and two (Physics, Chemistry) for BPharm candidates. Engineering exam will consist of 150 questions, with Mathematics having 75, Physics having 45 and Chemistry having 30. Candidates will have 180 minutes to complete the exam. For candidates appearing for KEAM 2026 BPharm ONLY, entrance exam will have 45 questions in Physics and 30 in Chemistry, to be completed within 90 minutes. Each correct answer will fetch candidates 4 marks, and wrong answer will lead to -1 marking.

Q:   What is the KEAM marking scheme?
A: 

The KEAM exam marking scheme is similar to the JEE Main. Candidates will be awarded 4 marks for every correct answer. 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. No marks will be deducted for not attempting a question.

Q:   What are the topics for KEAM exam?
A: 

The KEAM syllabus is also provided by CEE, which includes all the topics that candidates have to prepare for the KEAM exam.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many papers are there in KEAM?
A: 

There is only 1 paper in KEAM. KEAM 2026 will be held in computer-based test mode, and there will be one paper with three sections (Maths, Physics, Chemistry) for BTech candidates, and two (Physics, Chemistry) for BPharm candidates.

Q:   Where to find the KEAM question papers?
A: 

KEAM question papers can be downloaded from the official website cee.kerala.gov.in. In. KEAM is held in CBT mode with one paper that has three sections (Maths, Physics, Chemistry) for BTech candidates and two (Physics, Chemistry) for BPharm candidates. The KEAM 2026 entrance exam for engineering courses will consist of 150 questions, with Mathematics having 75 questions, Physics having 45 questions, and Chemistry having 30 questions. Candidates will have 180 minutes to complete the exam. For candidates appearing for KEAM 2026 BPharm ONLY, the entrance exam will have 45 questions in Physics and 30 questions in Chemistry, to be completed within 90 minutes. Each correct answer will fetch candidates four marks, while every incorrect answer will result in a deduction of one mark.

Q:   Do both the papers of KEAM have 150 questions?
A: 

KEAM exam pattern has been revised from 2024 onwards. KEAM is now held in computer-based test mode and there is one paper with three sections (maths, Physics, Chemistry) for BTech candidates and two (Physics, Chemistry) for BPharm candidates. The KEAM entrance exam for engineering courses consists of 150 questions, with Mathematics having 75 questions, Physics having 45 questions and Chemistry having 30 questions. Candidates get 180 minutes to complete the exam. For candidates appearing for KEAM BPharm ONLY, the entrance exam has 45 questions in Physics and 30 questions in Chemistry, to be completed within 90 minutes. Each correct answer fetches candidates four marks, while every incorrect answer results in a deduction of one mark.

Q:   Which topics or chapters have the highest weightage in the KEAM exam?
A: 

KEAM high weightage topics are:

  • Calculus, Vectors, and 3D Geometry in Mathematics
  • Mechanics and Electrostatics in Physics
  • Organic Chemistry and Thermodynamics in Chemistry

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Answered 3 weeks ago

TKMCE KEAM cutoff 2026 ranged from 1596 for BTech CSE and 8758 for BTech in Civil Engineering for the General HS category in the last round. For this category, the top three most difficult and the easiest courses are listed below as per the last round closing ranks. Please note that different catego

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 3 weeks ago

As per the past three years' cutoff trend, TKM College of Engineering KEAM cutoff is generally released for 2 rounds of admission. In the first round, the maximum admissible rank was 7792 (BTech in Civil Engineering), and in the last round, it was 8758 for the BTech in Civil Engineering course. 

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Answered 2 months ago

Yes, in some cases. Many private engineering and arts colleges in Kerala also accept direct admission based on Class 12 marks under management quota. However, top government colleges and NITs strictly need KEAM or JEE scores, so check each college's own admission rule.

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