Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) is an entrance test conducted for admission to various engineering and pharmacy courses. KEAM aspirants must know the exam date and timings to appear for the exam. The KEAM exam schedule was released on the official website. Read more to know all the details of the KEAM 2026 exam shift timings.
KEAM Exam Shift Timings: KEAM entrance exam will be held in Kerala, Mumbai, New Delhi and Dubai. The exam will be conducted from April 13 to 25, 2026, with April 13, 16, 24 and 25 being buffer days. The candidates appearing for KEAM 2026 must know the KEAM exam shift timings, so that they don’t miss the exam. Candidates can check their exam slot from the KEAM 2026 Admit Card. KEAM 2026 will be conducted in a single shift per day. The exam will be conducted from 2 pm to 5 pm.
KEAM 2026 is an entrance exam conducted for admission to engineering and pharmacy courses. It is also conducted for centralised admission process (CAP) for UG medical, agriculture, forestry, veterinary, fisheries, and architecture courses.
- KEAM Exam Dates and Shift Timings
- How To Check KEAM 2026 Shift Timings
- Exam Details on KEAM Admit Card
- How Many Days Before KEAM 2026 is the Shift Timing Released?
- What to Do After Knowing KEAM Exam Shift Timings and Date?
KEAM Exam Dates and Shift Timings
Candidates must appear for the exam on the dates mentioned below. They should follow the shift timings.
| 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 |
How To Check KEAM 2026 Shift Timings
To know the KEAM shift timings of the candidate, they have to check the official admit card. That is the only place where the exact exam slot of the candidate will be mentioned. Candidates can follow these steps to download the KEAM admit card and check their KEAM exam shift timings.
- Visit the official website of KEAM, cee.kerala.gov.in.
- Click on the KEAM candidate login.
- Enter the KEAM application number and password.
- Download the admit card.
- On the admit card, check for the KEAM exam slot timings.
- Candidates must appear for the exam on the date and time mentioned on the admit card.
Also Read: KEAM 2026 Form Correction, Exam Dates, Admit Card, Syllabus & Pattern
Exam Details on KEAM Admit Card
The exam day details that will be available on the KEAM admit card are as follows.
- Exam Date
- Shift Timings
- Reporting Time
- Exam Centre Details
KEAM 2026 will be conducted in only one shift. The exact date and time are printed on the admit card. Candidates must strictly follow the timings printed on the admit card to appear for the exam.
How Many Days Before KEAM 2026 is the Shift Timing Released?
Candidates will know the KEAM shift timings once the admit card is released. The KEAM admit card will be released 2 weeks before the exam.
What to Do After Knowing KEAM Exam Shift Timings and Date?
After knowing the KEAM exam shift timings, candidates can do the following
- Book Travel Tickets
- Plan stay if the exam is in a different city
- Carefully check the exam guidelines and timings
- Download and print the documents
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Student Forum
Answered 5 days ago
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.
This exam is conducted is by the Office of the Commissione
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 6 days ago
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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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
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.
Y
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
No, candidates appearing for KEAM for engineering admission, can not skip the Math section.
C
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
Yes, the KEAM exam is completely MCQ type.
A
Contributor-Level 7
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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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
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.
A
Contributor-Level 7
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.
M
Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
No, the KEAM syllabus does not change every year. It generally remains consistent, based on the Kerala Higher Secondary (Class 11 and 12) curriculum.
A
Contributor-Level 7
Admit Card - 1 Apr '26
Does Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth accept KEAM for admissions?