KEAM Dress Code for Male and Female Candidates; Complete Guidelines

Kerala Engineering Agricultural Medical Entrance Exam 2026 ( KEAM )

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KEAM exam will be conducted in April 2026. Candidates can check here to know the KEAM exam dress code. Read more to know all the details of KEAM 2026. KEAM exam will be conducted in April 2026. Candidates can check here to know the KEAM exam dress code. Read more to know all the details of KEAM 2026.

KEAM Dress Code 2026: The KEAM exam is conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala. The exam will be conducted in a single shift. Candidates appearing for the exam can check the KEAM dress code for male and female candidates on this page. The conducting authority has not specified a dress code for the exam; however, candidates should avoid flashy attire and jewellery. Read below to check what to wear and avoid on the KEAM Exam day.

KEAM Dress Code

KEAM Dress Code

KEAM 2026 Exam Dress Code for Male and Female Candidates: Candidates appearing for KEAM 2026 must check the exam day guidelines and dress code details. The authorities will issue strict guidelines and instructions on when to report to the centre for the exam. Candidates must check the exam day guidelines given on the KEAM admit card. Students appearing for the KEAM 2026 must follow all the instructions mentioned by the authorities on the admit card. The Kerala state-level entrance exam - KEAM was conducted from April 13 to 25, 2026, with April 13, 16, 24 and 25 being buffer days.

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  • KEAM Exam Dress Code
  • KEAM 2026 Exam Dress Code for Male and Female Candidates
  • What Not to Carry to the KEAM Exam Centre?

KEAM Exam Dress Code

The officials of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala, have not released any official guidelines regarding the KEAM 2026 exam dress code. However, at the KEAM exam centre, there will be strict checking. Therefore, candidates are advised to wear light and comfortable clothes to have a hassle-free entry to the exam hall. Also, candidates must carry the KEAM admit card to the exam centre without fail. The KEAM admit card can be downloaded from the official website. 

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KEAM Exam Shift Timings; Check Slot, Reporting Time and Duration

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Commonly asked questions
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:   What is the paper 2 of KEAM?
A: 

There is no paper 1 or paper 2 in KEAM anymore. As per the revised KEAM exam pattern, KEAM will not have two papers anymore. There will be one paper. The KEAM 2026 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 2026 BPharm ONLY candidates, the Entrance Examination will have a total of 75 questions; 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.

Q:   What is paper 1 of KEAM?
A: 

There is no paper 1 or paper 2 in KEAM anymore. As per the revised KEAM exam pattern, KEAM do not have two papers anymore. There is only one paper. The KEAM 2026 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 2026 BPharm ONLY candidates, the Entrance Examination will have a total of 75 questions; 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.

Q:   What is the meaning and full form of KEAM?
A: 

KEAM full form is Kerala Engineering, Agricultural and Medical Entrance Exam, it is an entrance exam that is conducted in Kerela, Mumbai, New Delhi and Dubai. The entrance test is held for admission to engineering courses at various colleges in Kerela that are approved by the Central and State Regulatory Bodies, Universities and Government. The candidates who qualify in KEAM have to then appear for the centralised admission process (CAP), conducted by CEE. Via CAP, admission will be also provided in medical, agriculture, forestry, veterinary, fisheries, architecture, and pharmacy courses. However, for admission to these courses candidates do not need to appear for KEAM they need NEET / NATA scores as applicable. KEAM engineering rank is prepared by giving an equal weightage of 50:50 to the score obtained in the Entrance Examination conducted by CEE for Engineering and the marks obtained in the final year of the qualifying examination for Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together, after effecting the standardization procedure.

KEAM 2026 Exam Dress Code for Male and Female Candidates 

Candidates must follow this dress code on the day of the exam.

Male Candidates
  • Wear light-colored shirts or T-shirts
  • Half-sleeve clothes preferred (full sleeves may require rolling up)
  • Simple trousers or pants
  • Avoid jeans with heavy pockets or designs
  • No caps, hats, or scarves
  • Footwear: simple sandals or slippers (shoes are usually not allowed)

Female Candidates

  • Wear light-colored, simple dresses
  • Half-sleeve tops or kurtis are preferred
  • Avoid embroidered or heavy outfits
  • No dupatta/shawl (unless required for religious reasons)
  • Leggings, salwar, or simple pants are allowed
  • Footwear: sandals or slippers only
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What Not to Carry to the KEAM Exam Centre?

Candidates are not allowed to carry the following items to the exam centre.

  • Electronic gadgets (mobile phones, smartwatches, earphones)
  • Metallic items (jewellery, belts with large buckles)
  • Bags, wallets, or purses
  • Hair accessories with metal
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No, students cannot get admission in Government College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kozhikode BPharma without KEAM. Students must obtain a score in KEAM entrance exam for admission. However, academic scores are also considered.

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Gaurika Chhabra

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The last date to submit plus two marks for KEAM rank list preparation was June 14.

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Answered 2 months ago

The KEAM 2026 results were declared on May 12.

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Answered 2 months ago

To check the KEAM merit list for Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, students have to go to the official site, ie, Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE). This is the body that conducts the KEAM counselling process. It is also the same one who handles the KEAM entranc

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Neerja Rohatgi

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Yes, you could get into this college with a KEAM rank of 500 if you belong to the General HS quota. For this category, the last round cutoff ranged from 184 to 79440. Hence, you could get admission in the Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram with a rank of 500. 

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Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, accepts the NEET PG entrance examination for admission to the MD and MS courses, followed by the NEET PG counselling process for the All India quota. 

The institute also accepts students via the KEAM counselling process for the same courses. Students wh

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Neerja Rohatgi

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The Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, MBBS cutoff 2025 was released for admission to various Home State quota categories based on the NEET entrance examination, followed by the KEAM counselling process. 

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Section-Wise Difficulty (B.Pharm Stream)

  • Mathematics:

    • Considered the toughest section.

    • Heavy focus on calculus, integration, and coordinate geometry.

    • Time-consuming and required conceptual clarity.

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    • Moderate difficulty.

    • Questions from mechanics, optics, and modern physics.

    • Numerical problems were le

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