KEAM 2026: Registrations (OPEN), Exam Dates Announced, Eligibility Criteria, Syllabus & Pattern
Kerala Engineering Agricultural Medical Entrance Exam 2026 ( KEAM )
Admit Card - 1 Apr '26
CEE has released KEAM 2026 dates and started the application process. The candidates who are currently in class 12 and the passed out candidates can check the details of the Kerala state-level entrance exam for BTech and BPharm admission below. Additionally, aspirants of Architecture, Medical courses, Agriculture, Forestry, Veterinary and Fisheries courses can also check the details of the KEAM counselling process via scores of national-level entrance exams like NEET and NATA.
KEAM 2026
KEAM 2026: The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) has started the KEAM registration process. The online application form for KEAM is available online at cee.kerala.gov.in until January 31. CEE has also announced the KEAM 2026 exam dates officially. The KEAM 2026 exam will be held from April 13 to 25, with April 13, 16, 24 and 25 being buffer days.
KEAM 2026 entrance exam for engineering and pharmacy admission will be a computer-based test with exam centres across selected venues in all Districts in Kerala, New Delhi, Mumbai and Dubai. The exam will be held across multiple days and in one shift per day.
Check all details of KEAM 2026 exam like dates, eligibility for all courses, syllabus, exam pattern, how to apply, important books, previous year papers, mock tests and more below.
- KEAM 2026 Dates
- KEAM 2026 Eligibility
- How to Apply for KEAM 2026?
- Key Features of KEAM
- How to Prepare for KEAM 2026?
- KEAM 2026 Syllabus
- KEAM 2026 Exam Pattern
- KEAM Previous Year Question Papers
- KEAM Mock Tests 2026
- KEAM Hall Ticket 2026
- KEAM 2026 Result and Rank List
KEAM 2026 Dates
Check below the tentative KEAM 2026 dates:
| KEAM 2026 |
Dates |
|---|---|
| KEAM 2026 registration starts |
January 5, 2026 |
| KEAM registration last date |
January 31, 2026 |
| KEAM 2026 last date to pay the application fee and upload certificates |
February 7, 2026 |
| KEAM form correction for name, photo and signature |
March 2026 |
| KEAM admit card release date |
April 01, 2026 |
| KEAM 2026 exam date |
April 13 to 25, 2026 |
| KEAM 2026 answer key release |
May 2026 |
| KEAM 2026 result release |
on or before May 1, 2026 |
| KEAM 2026 rank list release |
on or before June 20, 2026 |
| KEAM 2026 facility to submit 10+2 marks |
June 2026 |
| KEAM 2026 counselling |
July 2026 |
KEAM 2026 Eligibility
Candidates can check the KEAM eligibility criteria 2026 below:
Age requirement: Only those candidates are eligible to appear for the entrance exam who have completed 17 years of age as of December 31, 2026. Candidates shall not be awarded any relaxation in the minimum age requirement. There is no upper age limit to apply for KEAM 2026.
Nationality Criteria: Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply for KEAM 2026. Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)/Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card Holders shall be treated at par with Indian citizens for admission. However, PIO/OCI candidates will not be eligible to claim any relaxation meant for reserved category candidates. Indian citizens will further be classified as Keralites and Non-Keralites.
Education qualification: Candidates should check the elaborate and detailed education qualification needed as per KEAM eligibility before they start the registration process.
How to Apply for KEAM 2026?
CEE Kerala releases the KEAM 2026 application form in online mode only on the official website - cee.kerala.gov.in. The steps to apply for KEAM 2026 are given below:
- Registration
- Filling the KEAM application form
- Uploading of images and documents needed
- Paying the application fee
- Taking a printout of the application form
Candidates should complete all the steps for filling out the KEAM application form before the last date of application submission.
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Key Features of KEAM
Check below some important key details of the KEAM exam:
- What is KEAM?
KEAM is a centralised admission process for UG engineering, agriculture, architecture and medical courses. KEAM includes two aspects - the entrance exam and counselling. - Who conducts KEAM?
The office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) holds Kerala Engineering Architecture and Medical (KEAM). - Admission process via KEAM
For admission to engineering and pharmacy courses, the KEAM entrance exam is held, followed by the KEAM counselling process. Whereas, the KEAM counselling is held for Architecture, Medical courses, Agriculture, BSc(Hons) Co-operation & Banking/BSc (Hons) Agri Business Management, Climate Change & Environmental Science, BTech Biotechnology, Forestry, Veterinary and Fisheries courses. The allotment in these courses is based on national-level entrance exams like NEET and NATA.
Whereas the KEAM counselling for engineering and pharmacy courses is based on the KEAM entrance exam marks. - KEAM entrance exam - Annual test takers
The KEAM entrance exam is taken by around 1 lakh candidates every year. In 2025, 86549 appeared for the engineering exam and 33425 for the pharmacy test. 76230 candidates qualified the engineering exam; on the other hand, 27841 qualified the pharmacy exam. - KEAM entrance exam pattern
The KEAM entrance exam transitioned from a pen and paper exam to a computer-based test in 2024. The KEAM exam has 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. For candidates appearing for KEAM 2026 BPharm ONLY, the entrance exam will have 45 questions in Physics and 30 questions in Chemistry. Each correct answer will fetch candidates four marks, while every incorrect answer will result in a deduction of one mark. - KEAM exam qualifying marks
To qualify in the KEAM 2026 Engineering and BPharm Entrance Examination and be eligible for the respective rank list, candidates have to get a minimum normalised score of 10. - KEAM exam scoring and selection process
The marks of the candidates in the KEAM entrance exam are normalised to ensure that candidates are neither benefited nor disadvantaged due to the KEAM examinations in multiple sessions. The final KEAM rank list is based on the marks of the qualifying exam and the KEAM entrance exam marks. - KEAM counselling
The seat allotment in the KEAM counselling process for all courses is based on the KEAM rank lists.
Admission process via KEAM 2026
How to Prepare for KEAM 2026?
The KEAM entrance exam is a state-level exam with around 1 lakh candidates appearing for the exam each year. KEAM 2026 exam preparation thus requires dedication and strategy. Candidates must start by knowing the KEAM syllabus 2026, the KEAM CBT exam pattern and the important topics asked in the KEAM exam. KEAM exam preparation will include practising the previous year KEAM question papers, revision, knowing important books and also taking regular KEAM mock tests.
Check KEAM 2026 preparation tips below:
- Know the KEAM 2026 syllabus
- Stay updated with the KEAM exam pattern
- Start with the basics
- Make sure to solve one previous year question paper daily
- Practice mock tests and sample papers
KEAM 2026 Syllabus
The KEAM syllabus comprises all three subjects: Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics. The KEAM syllabus is based on class 11 and 12 examinations. The weightage of the subjects in KEAM will be 5:3:2 in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.
| Download the KEAM 2026 syllabus PDF |
KEAM 2026 Exam Pattern
The KEAM exam is held in computer-based test mode. The key details of the KEAM 2026 exam pattern are given below:
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode |
Computer-based test |
| Number of Papers |
1 |
| Question Paper type |
Objective (MCQs) |
| Total no. of questions per paper |
|
| Marks awarded for correct answer |
4 |
| Marks deducted for wrong answer |
1 |
| Total marks per paper |
|
| Exam duration for each paper |
|
| Medium of language |
English only |
KEAM Previous Year Question Papers
Candidates must refer to the previous year KEAM question paper to practice for the exam. The previous year question papers are the best source of preparation as they provide insights of the KEAM pattern, the weightage of topics asked and exam difficulty level.
| Download past 10 years KEAM question paper PDFs |
KEAM Mock Tests 2026
The KEAM mock tests are released online for candidates who are preparing for the upcoming entrance test and want to improve their time management and score better. CEE releases the KEAM mock test for the registered KEAM candidates, which the candidates can access free of cost.
KEAM is a computer-based entrance test, and candidates can take the online KEAM mock test to enhance their efficiency in answering as many questions. The mock test will help candidates become familiar with the test pattern and allow them to practice for the actual test.
KEAM Hall Ticket 2026
The KEAM admit card 2026 is issued to the candidates who complete the registration process by the deadline specified by CEE. Registered candidates can login to the KEAM candidate portal to access the hall ticket. The admit card for the KEAM exam contains the allotted exam date and time, according to which the candidates need to appear for the KEAM exam.
Without the KEAM admit card 2026 accompanied by a valid government ID proof, no candidate will be allowed to take the exam. On the day of the exam, the admit card must be carried in printed format. Also, after the exam is over, the hall ticket must be kept safe, as it will be needed at the time of KEAM counselling too.
KEAM 2026 Result and Rank List
KEAM 2026 results are compiled in 2 ways:
- KEAM 2026 scorecard: For students taking the KEAM 2026 exam, the scorecard will be available on the official website. This scorecard shows how well each candidate did in the exam, including their marks in individual subjects as well as their overall score.
- KEAM 2026 rank list: The KEAM rank list is created by combining the scores from the KEAM exam with marks from a qualifying exam that students have taken. Different courses may weigh these two sets of scores differently when compiling the rank lists. This applies to various programs such as Engineering, Architecture, Medicine (MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BSMS, BUMS), Agriculture, Veterinary studies, and more.
KEAM 2026 rank list preparation
Check below how the KEAM rank lists are prepared:
| Course |
KEAM 2026 Rank list criteria |
|---|---|
| BTech course |
Prepared by giving an equal weightage of 50:50 to the normalised score obtained in the KEAM Entrance Examination for Engineering and the grade/marks obtained in the final year of the qualifying examination for Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together, after effecting the standardisation procedure. |
| BArch Course |
Prepared by giving equal weightage to the score obtained in the ‘National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA)’ and to the marks/grades obtained in the Qualifying Examination by the candidate. |
| MBBS / BDS / BHMS / BSMS / BUMS Courses |
Prepared based on the rank obtained in NEET-UG 2026, subject to the Nativity conditions. |
| BPharm Course |
Prepared by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations based on index marks calculated as follows: The Chemistry score obtained in the Kerala Engineering Entrance Examination will be multiplied by 2.25 and added to the Physics score obtained from the Paper 1 of the Kerala Engineering Entrance Examination. The sum so obtained will be multiplied by a factor 2/3 to calculate the index mark for ranking the candidates for the BPharm course. The maximum index score will be 300. |
| Ayurveda Course |
Prepared based on the score obtained in NEET-UG 2026, subject to the Nativity conditions |
| Agriculture, Co-operation & Banking, Climate Change & Environmental Science, BTech Biotechnology (under KAU), Veterinary, Forestry and Fisheries courses |
Prepared based on the rank obtained in NEET-UG 2026, subject to satisfying the Nativity conditions |
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KEAM is the Kerala Engineering entrance examination for those candidates who wish to pursue UG engineering courses from the prestigious private and government colleges of Kerala. Yes, a student apply for KEAM if they satisfy the eligibility condition:
- The appearing candidates should be an Indian citizen.
- Person of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) are also eligible to apply but they are not entitled to claim any reservation.
The candidates who are not Kerala origin and even their parents also dont have any residence proof of Kerala, but satisfying the following candidates:
- Passed their qualifying examination from Kerala and Parents are posted in Kerala and employee of defense or central government.
- The candidates whose parents are serving/served Kerala Government for a period of 2 years and appearing/appeared qualifying examination from Kerala will come in this category and eligible for applying.
- In case, if the candidate is not the permanent resident of Kerala but spent 5 years of his/her study in Kerala then he/she is also eligible.
- Those who do not have domicile certificate of Kerala but completed/pursuing their 8th to 12th studies from Kerala are also eligible for KEAM.
Candidates should be at least 17 years of age as of December 31 in the current year of admission. There is no upper age limit to apply for KEAM.
Definitely Yes. For medical courses, candidates have to apply for NEET conducted by NTA and qualify the NEET exam. Moreover, he/she must be an applicant for KEAM also. This means medical aspirant have to fill the KEAM application form and enter the NEET scores in the form. Admission in medical courses will be based on NEET scores.
Yes, you can apply. Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply for KEAM . Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)/Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card Holders shall be treated at par with Indian citizens for the purpose of admission. However, PIO/OCI candidates will not be eligible to claim any relaxation meant for reserved category candidates. Indian citizens will further be classified as Keralites and Non-Keralites. However, candidates with non-Keralite nativity cannot claim any reservation of the state. Candidates have to complete all the steps to complete the KEAM application procedure. However, it is not compulsory to complete all the steps in one go. Candidates can do each step at a different time. But they should use the 'Save' button frequently to save the entered data.
To qualify in the KEAM Engineering Entrance Examination and thereby become eligible to get in the Engineering rank list, a candidate has to score a minimum of 10 marks each in Paper I and Paper II of the Engineering Entrance Examination. The candidates who do not score the minimum stipulated marks will not find a place in the rank list. Exemption: For SC/ST candidates there is no requirement of minimum marks in the Engineering Entrance Examination. However, the candidates who fail to answer at least one question in each paper will be disqualified. Also for the B.Pharma rank list, a candidate has to get a minimum of 10 marks out of the index of 480 calculated. The candidates who do not get the minimum stipulated index mark will not find a place in the rank list. Exemption: For SC/ST candidates there is no requirement of a minimum index mark for ranking for the B.Pharma course. However, the candidates who fail to answer at least one question in Paper-I of the Engineering Entrance Examination will be disqualified.
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The Kerala University KEAM BTech Cutoff 2025 was released for all categories and rounds for the students belonging to the Home State quota. For the OBC category, the closing cutoff in the last round ranged from 5467 to 67016, wherein Trinity Chitra Thirunal College of Engineering had the most compet
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The Kerala University KEAM Cutoff 2025 was released for admission to various UG and PG courses on the basis of KEAM entrance examination. According to the cutoff in 2025, the closing cutoff in the first and last round for the BTech CSE ranged from 4721 to 5467 for admission to Sree Chitra Thirunal C
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The CUSAT BTech Cutoff 2025 was out for all the students belonging to the Home State quota. As per the CUSAT KEAM Cutoff 2025 for the OBC HS category, the closing cutoff ranged from 11609 to 54552, wherein B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering was the most sought-after course with the closing
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The CUSAT KEAM 2025 was released for admission to the BTech programme for various categories under the Home State quota. According to the CUSAT BTech Cutoff 2025, the last round closing cutoff ranged from 10038 to 66316 for the General HS quota. Among all the specialisation, the top two most sough-a
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The Calicut University KEAM Cutoff 2025 has been released for admission to the BTech courses for all categories belonging to the Home State quota. The BTech CSE Cutoff 2025 for the General HS quota ranged from 49354 to 58241, wherein Thejus Engineering College was the hardest college for admission.
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The educational qualification for KEAM will be different for various engineering programmes offered. However, the minimum eligibility criteria is that a candidate should have passed Class 12 with Science subjects. Qualification for engineering courses: Candidates are eligible to apply for programmes such as B.Tech (Ag. Engineering. ). And B.Tech (Food engineering. ). And B.Tech (Dairy Science & Technology) if they fulfil the below-mentioned criteria: Must clear the HSC exam of Kerala or equivalent from a recognised board. Must have secured a minimum 50% marks in the subject of Mathematics, as well as 50% aggregate in Physics and Chemistry. However, candidates who have passed Higher Secondary Examination, Kerala, or Examinations recognised as equivalent thereto, with 45% aggregate in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together are eligible for admission under Management Quota in Private Self Financing Engineering Colleges/Government Controlled Self Financing Engineering Colleges. In case, a candidate has not studied Chemistry. The marks obtained in Computer Science shall be considered. In case, the candidate has not studied Chemistry and Computer Science, the marks obtained in Biotechnology shall be considered In case, the candidate has not studied Chemistry. Computer Science and Biotechnology, the marks obtained in Biology shall be considered The marks as shown in the mark list of the qualifying examination obtained from the respective Higher Secondary Board shall be considered for determining academic eligibility. Qualification for B.Tech (DSc & Tech): Candidates are eligible to apply under this category if they have: Passed HSC exam of Kerala or its equivalent with 50% marks in the subject of Mathematics or Biology. Secured an aggregate of 50% in Physics Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology. Such candidates will need to pursue a make-up course in Basic Mathematics (2+0) credits or Applied Biology (1+1) credit as the case may be.