KEAM 2026 Chapter Wise Weightage: Check Important Topics for Maths, Physics and Chemistry

Kerala Engineering Agricultural Medical Entrance Exam 2026 ( KEAM )

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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 2025 high-weightage chapters first. Covering all topics from the syllabus is important to get a good rank in KEAM.

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 2025 Chapter Wise Weightage

KEAM 2026 Chapter Wise Weightage

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.

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  • 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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Commonly asked questions
Q:   When will the authority open the KEAM login window to verify class 12 marks?
A: 

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.

Q:   I forgot my KEAM password. What is the procedure to retrieve the password?
A: 

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.

Q:   When will KEAM 2026 exam be held?
A: 

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 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

Gravitation

4 to 6 Questions

Mechanical Properties of Solids and Fluids

3 to 4 Questions

Oscillations and Waves

1 to 2 Questions

THERMAL PHYSICS (6 questions)

Kinetic Theory

2 Questions

Thermal properties of Matter

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

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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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What will happen if my computer at the KEAM exam centre malfunctions during the exam?
A: 

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.

Q:   Are rough sheets provided at KEAM exam centre?
A: 

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.

Q:   In which places will the KEAM entrance examination be held?
A: 
  1. Thiruvananthapuram
  2. Kollam
  3. Pathanamthitta
  4. Alappuzha
  5. Kottayam
  6. Ernakulam
  7. Thodupuzha
  8. Kattappana
  9. Thrissur
  10. Palakkad
  11. Malappuram
  12. Kozhikode
  13. Wayanad
  14. Kannur
  15. Kasaragod
  16. Mumbai
  17. New Delhi
  18. Dubai
  19. Chennai
  20. Hyderabad
  21. Bengaluru
  22. Bahrain

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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.

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Yes, Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth accepts valid KEAM scores for admissions to its BTech programme. Students can apply for the exam if they have missed the other required exams such as JEE Mains and CVV Entrance Exams or if they prefer KEAM exam.

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KEAM exam is Kerala state-level entrance exam. It is a computer-based test for admission in engineering and pharmacy programmes. The KEAM 2026 entrance exam is scheduled to be held from April 17 to April 23, 2026.

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Saumya Gairola

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Securing good marks in the KEAM examination is considered moderately challenging rather than extremely hard, with success heavily reliant on speed, accuracy, and thorough knowledge of NCERT textbooks.

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Yatendra Singh

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Answered 3 weeks ago

No, candidates appearing for KEAM for engineering admission, can not skip the Math section.

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Chanchal Pandey

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To secure a high score, start your KEAM preparation at least 8 months before the exam, ideally at the beginning of Class 12, focusing on mastering Class 11 & 12 NCERT concepts, followed by intensive mock tests and previous year question practice.

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Virajita Choudhury

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, the KEAM exam is completely MCQ type.

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Akansha Bhandari

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Answered 3 weeks ago

To download KEAM syllabus PDF, go to official website (cee.kerala.gov.in) and click on the syllabus link to download the PDF.

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Manori Karan

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Yes, to achieve a high rank and secure top college admission, it is recommended to cover the entire KEAM syllabus based on Class 11 & 12 Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

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Abhay Aggarwal

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Based on CEE Kerala guidelines and previous trends, the KEAM entrance exam is designed around the Plus One and Plus Two (Class 11 and 12) syllabus. 

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Manori Patra

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No, the KEAM syllabus does not change every year. It generally remains consistent, based on the Kerala Higher Secondary (Class 11 and 12) curriculum.

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