KEAM Option Registration 2026 Phase 2 (Starts): Know How to Fill Choices of Colleges & Courses

The followings are some of the reasons that may lead to the rejection of your KEAM Application. If the uploaded Photograph does not adhere to the specification given in the menu How to Upload? If Applicants uploaded Signature is NOT clear or/and not genuine. If authentic proof for Nativity and Date of Birth and Class X Certificate are NOT uploaded in the application portal. If the required Application Fee meant for each category (General or SC) is NOT paid through the proper channel.

A list of Course-College combinations available for allotments through the KEAM CAP will be displayed on the Option Registration page of the candidate based on the stream (s) the candidate is eligible for. For example, a candidate included only in the Engineering stream will see the Engineering courses together with the corresponding two-letter codes (Eg:- AE - Applied Electronics and Instrumentation, EC - Electronics and Communication Engineering etc.). Similarly, a candidate in the Medical Stream will see the Medical courses together with the corresponding two-letter codes (Eg:- MM-MBBS, MD-BDS, BA-BAMS etc.). A candidate eligible for both Engineering and Medical streams will see both Engineering and Medical courses. All the Colleges under the stream (s) applicable to the candidate will be shown with their respective three-letter codes (Eg:- TVE-College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram, TVM-Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram etc.). 

The application fee for KEAM is as follows: Engineering only/ B.Pharma only/both: General: INR 875 and SC: INR 375. Architecture only/Medical & Allied only/both: General: INR 625 and SC: INR 250. Both the streams: General: INR 1125 and SC: INR 500.

All eligible options of the candidate will be displayed on the KEAM Option Registration Page. The candidate may follow the directions given therein to register the options. The data entered may be saved regularly by clicking the ‘Save’ button, so that the data already entered is not lost due to unexpected reasons.

The candidate should enter only those options in which they are interested. Candidates should also note that they will be considered for allotment only to those courses and colleges opted by them. So, a candidate who has not opted for a course-college combination will not be considered for allotment for that combination. Existing options, registered by the candidate which is available in the Option Registration Page, can be cancelled by clicking on the corresponding 'Delete' button. Changes (including deletions) made in the option list must be saved (by clicking on the SAVE button) before leaving the option registration page.

All the valid options registered by the candidate will be processed. If a candidate gets allotted a particular seat, based on his/her option, he/she is bound to accept it, failing which, they will lose that allotment as well as all the existing options in the stream to which the allotment belongs. The options once lost will not be available in the subsequent phases. 

Besides the KEAM hall ticket, candidates are required to carry the following documents to the KEAM test centres: Original photo ID card such as Aadhar Card, Voter ID, PAN card, Driving License or Passport.

Candidates can check the below details on their KEAM admit card: Applicants Name Application Number Roll Number Course Name Date of Birth Gender Category State of Eligibility Candidate's Photograph & Signature KEAM Exam Centre and Centre Code KEAM Exam Date and Shift. In case of any discrepancy in the KEAM hall ticket, candidates should immediately inform the authorities at CEE, Kerala admission authority. Helpline Numbers: 0471-2332123, 2339101, 2339102, 2339103, 2339104.

Although plus two and KEAM syllabus are almost the same, however, some extra effort must be put to prepare for KEAM exam. Candidates can refer to the KEAM previous year question papers and follow the KEAM syllabus to prepare for the exam alongwith the plus two exam preparations.

To be considered for the KEAM 2026 engineering rank list, candidates need to score at least a minimum normalised score of 10 in the KEAM 2026 Engineering Entrance Examination.

KEAM - Kerala Engineering Agriculture Medical. First, know syllabus completely and then start preparation. It will help you to have a clear mind while preparing. Manage your time efficiently in such a way that you spend equal time for all subjects.

Choose best study materials for your preparations. You may use NCERT books for PCM concepts while Arihant books for practice, H. C. Verma for Physics, O. P. Tandon for Chemistry, And TMH books for Mathematics.

You can also solve sample papers for better preparations. You need to solve last year’s question papers or mock test. It helps you to know about exam pattern or type of questions will come in examination. You can also test your speed & knowledge by solving sample papers.

KEAM admit card can be carried in either way, Candidates can carry a coloured copy or a black and white copy. Just ensure that the details on the admit card are correct and as per the information provided on the KEAM application form. KEAM admit card includes details like the candidate's name, father's name, exam date, exam time, test centre address etc. Before downloading the KEAM hall ticket , candidates are advised to crosscheck all the details mentioned on it. In case of any discrepancy in the KEAM hall ticket, candidates should immediately inform the authorities at CEE, Kerala admission authority. Helpline Numbers: 0471-2332123, 2339101, 2339102, 2339103, 2339104. The admit card of KEAM is one of the most important documents without which candidates will not be able to appear in KEAM . Besides being used on exam day, KEAM admit card will be required during the exam counselling process as well. Therefore the candidates must keep the KEAM admit card safe with them until the admission process is over.

1. Know the KEAM syllabus.
2. Stay updated with the KEAM exam pattern, and plan a proper timetable.
3. Start with the basics.
4. Keep your schedule consistent and study daily.
5. Practice with sample papers.
6. Revise what you have studied.
7. Do not add new topics to prepare on the last fe days before the exam.

Yes, candidates must complete the entire syllabus of KEAM to get a good score in the exam. To get an admission opportunity via KEAM in top colleges, candidates have to prepare for the exam by covering the centre syllabus.