The KEAM syllabus is published by CEE, and it is important to cover the syllabus and all the topics mentioned in it strategically. It is recommended to ensure that the candidates are thorough with the KEAM 2026 high-weightage chapters first. Although covering all topics from the syllabus is important to get a good rank in KEAM, candidates must focus more on the most important KEAM topics from each subject - Maths, Physics and Chemistry. To know the KEAM 2026 chapter-wise weightage, read below.
KEAM 2026 Chapter Wise Weightage: CEE will conduct the Kerala Engineering, Architecture, and Medical Entrance Exam (KEAM) 2026 in April 2026. The candidates preparing for the KEAM CBT exam must strategically prepare for the KEAM CBT exam. The exam will have questions from Maths, Physics and Chemistry. The BTech aspirants have to appear for all three subjects, whereas the BPharm aspirants have to appear for Physics and Chemistry papers.
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To be able to prepare for the exam strategically, candidates must highlight the important topics from the KEAM syllabus that carry maximum weightage and prepare those chapters with utmost care and dedication. Although to get a good rank in KEAM, candidates must cover the entire syllabus, however, some topics must be given extra dedication and time to prepare.
Check here some of the most important topics for the KEAM 2026 exam, that is, the topics from the KEAM syllabus that carry the most weightage.
- KEAM 2026 Chapter Wise Weightage for Maths
- KEAM 2026 Chapter Wise Weightage for Physics
- KEAM 2026 Chapter Wise Weightage for Chemistry
- KEAM 2026 Syllabus
KEAM 2026 Chapter Wise Weightage for Maths
Candidates can check below the most important topics for KEAM 2026 Maths section:
| Chapter |
Weightage |
|---|---|
| Sets, Relations, Functions & Binary Operations |
6 to 9 Questions |
| Differential Calculus |
15 to 20 Questions |
| Integral Calculus |
10 to 15 Questions |
| Differential Equations |
3 to 4 Questions |
| Trigonometry |
7 to 10 Questions |
| Two Dimensional Geometry |
13 to 15 Questions |
| Sequence and Series |
6 to 7 Questions |
| Permutations, Combinations, and Binomial Theorem |
6 to 7 Questions |
| Complex Numbers |
7 to 8 Questions |
| Matrices and Determinants |
5 to 6 Questions |
| Probability |
5 to 6 Questions |
| Vectors |
7 to 8 Questions |
| Three Dimensional Geometry |
7 to 8 Questions |
| Inequalities, Mathematical Reasoning, Statistics, and Linear Programming |
4 to 5 Questions |
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KEAM 2026 Chapter Wise Weightage for Physics
Candidates can check below the most important topics for KEAM 2026 Physics section:
| Chapter |
Weightage |
|---|---|
| UNITS AND DIMENSIONS |
2 Questions |
| MECHANICS (30+ questions) |
|
| Motion in 1D & 2D |
4 to 6 Questions |
| Work, Energy, and Power |
5 to 7 Questions |
| Laws of Motion |
1 to 2 Questions |
| 4 to 6 Questions |
|
| 3 to 4 Questions |
|
| Oscillations and Waves |
1 to 2 Questions |
| THERMAL PHYSICS (6 questions) |
|
| 2 Questions |
|
| 1 to 2 Questions |
|
| Thermodynamics |
2 Questions |
| ELECTROSTATICS AND MAGNETOSTATICS (20 questions) |
|
| Electric Charges and Fields |
8 to 9 Questions |
| Moving Charges and Magnetism |
8 to 10 Questions |
| Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance |
4 to 5 Questions |
| CURRENT ELECTRICITY |
3 Questions |
| Optics (5 questions) |
|
| Ray Optics |
2 to 3 Questions |
| Wave Optics |
1 to 2 Questions |
| ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS (6 questions) |
|
| Semiconductors |
2 to 3 Questions |
| Communication Systems |
2 to 3 Questions |
| MODERN PHYSICS (6 to 7 Questions) |
|
| Dual Nature |
2 to 4 Questions |
| Nuclei |
1 to 2 Questions |
| Atom |
2 to 3 Questions |
KEAM 2026 Chapter Wise Weightage for Chemistry
Candidates can check below the most important topics for the KEAM 2026 Chemistry section:
| Chapter |
Weightage |
|---|---|
| Chemical Bonding |
4 Questions |
| Equilibrium and Thermodynamics |
5 Questions |
| Chemical Kinetics |
3 Questions |
| Electrochemistry |
3 Questions |
| d & f – block elements |
5 Questions |
| General Organic Chemistry |
3 Questions |
| Coordination Compounds |
3 Questions |
| Aldehydes, Ketones, Carboxylic acids, Haloalkanes, Haloarenes, and Amines |
3 Questions |
| Atomic Structure and Basic Concepts |
3 Questions |
| Biomolecules |
2 Questions |
| Polymers |
2 Questions |
| Solutions |
2 Questions |
| Metallurgy |
2 Questions |
| Solid State |
2 Questions |
KEAM 2026 Syllabus
CEE revised the KEAM syllabus in 2024. The revised syllabus. Candidates will have to follow the revised syllabus to prepare for KEAM 2024. To get a higher rank in KEAM 2026, candidates are advised to not only prepare the high-weightage topics but also all the topics given in the KEAM syllabus.
KEAM 2026 will be conducted in computer-based test mode with a single paper, as opposed to the previous two-paper format. The entrance exam for engineering programs will comprise 150 questions, with 75 in Mathematics, 45 in Physics, and 30 in Chemistry. Candidates will have 180 minutes to complete the exam. For BPharm candidates appearing for KEAM 2026, the entrance exam will consist of 45 Physics and 30 Chemistry questions, to be completed within 90 minutes. Correct answers will be awarded four marks, while each incorrect answer will lead to a deduction of one mark.
| KEAM Syllabus | Download PDF file |
|---|---|
| KEAM 2026 syllabus (Until the KEAM 2026 syllabus is out, candidates can prepare using the previous session's syllabus. The syllabus remains the same every year. In case of any changes in the syllabus, the same will be notified by CEE). |
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Using the link ‘Forgot Password’ in online application, you can reset your KEAM password. Application number, DOB, Security Question and answer of it should be provided for resetting the password.
The KEAM 2026 exam dates are as follows:
KEAM Exam Date 2026 | Timings |
|---|---|
April 13, 2026 | Buffer Day |
April 16, 2026 | Buffer Day |
April 17, 2026 | 2 to 5 PM |
April 18, 2026 | 2 to 5 PM |
April 19, 2026 | 2 to 5 PM |
April 20, 2026 | 2 to 5 PM |
April 21, 2026 | 2 to 5 PM |
April 22, 2026 | 2 to 5 PM |
April 23, 2026 | 2 to 5 PM |
April 24, 2026 | Buffer Day |
April 25, 2026 | Buffer Day |
KEAM 2026 exam time is from 2 pm to 5 pm. The exam will be held for 3 hours in computer based test mode.
In case the computer/mouse allotted to any candidate malfunctions anytime during the KEAM CBT, they will be immediately allotted another computer system and the time lost due to this will be adjusted in the server so as to give the candidate the full allotted time. Use of keyboard during the exam is strictly not allowed in KEAM exam. Wherever use of keyboard is needed, a virtual keyboard appearing on the computer screen can be used.
Yes. You will get additional paper for rough in the KEAM examination hall. You must write your Roll Number and Name at the top of the paper and put your signature. This sheet should be returned to the Invigilator at the end of the exam.
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CEE will start the facility to submit class 12 marks after the KEAM 2026 result is announced. This facility will be available only to those candidates who will qualify the KEAM 2026 exam.
The KEAM rank list is prepared based on the marks of the qualifying exam and KEAM scores. The weightage of the qualifying exam marks and KEAM marks varies for rank lists PDF for Engineering, Architecture, B.Pharma, MBBS / BDS / BHMS / BSMS / BUMS / Agriculture / Forestry / Veterinary / Co-operation & Banking / Climate Change & Environmental Science/ B.Tech Biotechnology (under KAU) / Fisheries and B.A. MS Equal weightage of 50:50 shall be given to the score obtained in the 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.