KEAM Pharmacy Cut off 2026: Check Category wise Cut off Marks

Exam On - 17 Apr '26 - 22 Apr '26

This exam is conducted for courses given below:

B.E. / B.Tech Pharmacy MBBS MDS LLB Integreted LLB LLM Allied Courses Nursing MD/MS

Updated on Apr 14, 2026 13:15 IST

KEAM Cutoff 2026: The Office of the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala releases the KEAM cutoff after each round of KEAM counselling seat allotment. The KEAM cutoff in the form of last ranks after each round can be checked below on this page in PDF format for the previous years (2025, 2024, 2023 to 2017). KEAM cutoffs are published in the form of the last rank round-wise and category-wise. Candidates can also check below the KEAM previous year cutoffs on this page to get an idea of the admission criteria of various participating colleges of KEAM. Check the KEAM cutoff details below on this page.

Table of contents

KEAM Cutoff 2026
KEAM 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule OUT
Factors Determining KEAM Cutoffs 2026
KEAM Cutoff Trends for Top Courses and Colleges
Previous Years' KEAM Cutoff
KEAM 2026 Cutoff - Important Details
Government/Aided Engineering Colleges Accepting KEAM Scores
KEAM 2026 Reservation of Seats

KEAM Cutoff 2026

KEAM cutoff in the form of opening and closing ranks will be made available in the table below after each round of KEAM counselling 2026.

Round	KEAM 2026 Cutoff - Last Ranks
First Round	Will be available here
Second Round	Will be available here
Third Round	Will be available here
Spot round	Will be available here

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma.) : KEAM 2022 Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India) Accordion Icon V3

Rounds

Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma.) : KEAM 2022 Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)

College	2021	2022
Government College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kozhikode	– / –	2243
College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram	369	4908
T.D. Medical College, Alappuzha	– / –	5045
Academy of Pharmaceutical Sciences	528	5348
College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kottayam	556	5537

KEAM 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule OUT

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of KEAM 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Apr ' 26	KEAM 2026 answer key release date TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26 - May ' 26	KEAM 2026 answer key challenge window TENTATIVE
May ' 26	KEAM 2026 final answer keys and response sheet released on TENTATIVE
10 May ' 26	KEAM 2026 scores publication on or before
May ' 26 - Jun ' 26	KEAM 2026 facility to submit 10+2 marks TENTATIVE
20 Jun ' 26	KEAM 2026 rank list release for engineering and pharmacy on or before
Jul ' 26	KEAM 2026 counselling option registration for BTech - Round 1 TENTATIVE
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Factors Determining KEAM Cutoffs 2026

Several key factors influence the KEAM cutoff each year:

Exam Difficulty: The overall complexity of the question paper.
Candidate Performance: How well students score collectively in the KEAM results.
Seat Matrix: The total number of seats available through the counselling process.
Historical Data: Cutoff patterns and trends from previous years.
Success Rate: The total number of applicants who successfully qualify for the exam.

Check KEAM Colleges List Based on Expected Ranks

KEAM Colleges for below 5000 Ranks KEAM Colleges List b/w 5000-10000 Ranks KEAM Colleges List b/w 10000-20000 Ranks

KEAM Cutoff Trends for Top Courses and Colleges

Check below the cutoff trends of KEAM for the top colleges and courses category-wise:

Course	College	General	EWS	OBC (SEBC)	SC	ST
Computer Science Engineering (CSE)	College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram (CET)	≤ 300	≤ 450	≤ 600	≤ 2,500	≤ 5,000
	Government Engineering College, Thrissur	≤ 550	≤ 750	≤ 950	≤ 3,000	≤ 5,500
	Govt. Model Engineering College, Kochi (MEC)	≤ 1,000	≤ 1,200	≤ 1,500	≤ 3,200	≤ 5,800
	TKM College of Engineering, Kollam	≤ 1,100	≤ 1,300	≤ 1,600	≤ 3,500	≤ 6,000
Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)	CET, Thiruvananthapuram	≤ 800	≤ 1,100	≤ 1,400	≤ 3,500	≤ 6,000
	GEC Thrissur	≤ 1,200	≤ 1,500	≤ 1,900	≤ 4,000	≤ 6,500
	TKM College of Engineering	≤ 2,000	≤ 2,400	≤ 2,800	≤ 4,500	≤ 7,000
	MEC, Kochi	≤ 1,500	≤ 1,800	≤ 2,000	≤ 4,000	≤ 6,500
Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE)	CET, Thiruvananthapuram	≤ 1,800	≤ 2,200	≤ 2,800	≤ 4,500	≤ 7,000
	GEC Thrissur	≤ 2,500	≤ 3,000	≤ 3,500	≤ 5,500	≤ 8,500
	TKM College of Engineering	≤ 3,200	≤ 3,700	≤ 4,200	≤ 6,000	≤ 9,000
B.Pharma	Government Medical College, Kozhikode	≤ 2,500	≤ 3,000	≤ 3,500	≤ 6,500	≤ 9,000
	Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram	≤ 2,800	≤ 3,200	≤ 3,800	≤ 6,800	≤ 9,500
	Government Medical College, Kottayam	≤ 3,200	≤ 3,600	≤ 4,000	≤ 7,000	≤ 10,000
	Private Self-financing Pharmacy Colleges	≤ 8,000	≤ 9,000	≤ 10,000	≤ 15,000	≤ 20,000

Previous Years' KEAM Cutoff

Check KEAM previous year cutoff below:

KEAM Cutoff 2025

KEAM 2025 cutoff in the form of opening and closing ranks is made available in the table below after each round of KEAM counselling

Round	KEAM 2025 Cutoff
First Round	Download PDF
Second Round	Download PDF
Third Round	Will be available here
Spot round	Will be available here

KEAM Cutoff 2024

KEAM 2024 cutoff in the form of opening and closing ranks is made available in the table below after each round of KEAM counselling.

Round	KEAM 2024 Cutoff
First Round	Download here
Second Round	Download here
Third Round	Download here
Spot round	Will be available here

KEAM Cutoff 2023

Round	KEAM 2023 Cutoff
First Round	Download Here
Second Round	Download Here
Third Round	Download Here

KEAM Cutoff 2022

Round	KEAM 2023 Cutoff
First Round	Check here
Second Round	Check here
Third Round	Check here

KEAM Cutoff 2021

Round	KEAM 2023 Cutoff
First Round	Check here
Second Round	Check here
Third Round	Check here

KEAM Cutoff 2019

Round	KEAM Cutoff
KEAM 2019 Trial Allotments	Check here
First Round	Check here
Second Round	Check here
Third Round	Check here
Mop-up round	Chere here

KEAM Cutoff 2018

Round	KEAM Cutoff
KEAM 2018 Trial Allotment	Check here
Round 1	Check here
Round 2	Check here
Round 3	Check here
Mop-up round	Check here

KEAM Cutoff 2017

Round	KEAM Cutoff
KEAM 2017 Trial Allotment	Check here
Round 1	Check here
Round 2	Check here
Round 3	Check here
Mop-up round	Check here

KEAM CUT OFF 2016

College of Engineering, Trivandrum

Course Name

Category

Closing Rank

Civil Engineering

2044

3534

22368

2512

18238

4726

4131

2197

41593

4724

17839

4966

1815

25607

2429

2809

Computer Science Engineering

740

1713

2707

816

9237

1551

1678

786

49589

14435

641

33479

670

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

1887

3996

7485

1631

20098

27056

3358

2038

40853

19185

2907

1161

40639

1720

1656

Electronics and Communication Engineering

905

3862

2971

1180

3868

15532

976

1082

49477

17604

805

48732

1096

Mechanical Engineering

771

2618

13034

1167

1272

2296

1144

841

19595

1401

11682

628

47871

1107

TKM College of Engineering, Kollam

Civil Engineering

4889

8843

13796

3977

22525

13709

6287

3721

20626

11103

3234

46169

3476

Computer Science Engineering

1827

13321

2158

3792

2491

12837

1975

25862

1286

49771

1958

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

3907

19651

19058

4288

20317

13360

4744

4067

4585

34984

3591

3079

53749

5158

Electronics and Communication Engineering

4039

4223

48775

24443

4280

31064

23344

19649

6378

3985

34536

3035

55892

6520

Mechanical Engineering

2602

10153

2284

6110

3642

2155

16463

1516

50796

2459

Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam

Civil Engineering

6833

17186

6349

7897

6361

47908

23723

6424

5284

41982

5729

Computer Science Engineering

5134

8078

27313

5832

34656

11981

8942

4692

28090

3961

45220

4632

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

6746

11327

19581

6157

36286

5442

12339

7519

35899

5408

6585

Electronics and Communication Engineering

7688

7246

6169

32551

6554

6842

35201

8728

5240

7497

Mechanical Engineering

3327

17447

4164

30636

13952

22510

6091

4062

37959

26270

3140

53359

4465

Commonly asked questions

Q: I got 8535 rank in KEAM exam and belong to general category and also have ews reservation can you tell me the college I can get for EEE?

Based on the KEAM rank, you can get the following colleges for EEE and CSE if you belong to Kerala: 1. Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology, Kochi (EEE) 2. College of Engineering, Adoor (CSE) 3. College of Engineering, Chengannur (CSE& EEE) 4. NSS College of Engineering (EEE) 5. Government Engineering College, Sreekrishnapur (EEE)

Q: Can the KEAM cutoff change from year to year?

Yes. KEAM cutoff score is decided based on multiple variable factors, including the available seats, the difficulty level of the exam, the number of test takers and more.

KEAM 2026 Cutoff - Important Details

Here are the key details regarding the KEAM 2026 cutoff:

Release Timing: The cutoff is updated online following the announcement of each seat allotment result.
Variable Criteria: Opening and closing ranks vary based on the specific college, course, and student category.
Format: The data is published as the "Last Rank" for every individual round of the allotment process.
Eligibility: Meeting the specified cutoff is a mandatory requirement to qualify for a seat through KEAM counselling.

Government/Aided Engineering Colleges Accepting KEAM Scores

Through the KEAM counselling system, seats are distributed across these Government and Aided institutions:

University-Affiliated Colleges: Specialised engineering programs under the Kerala Agricultural University, Kerala Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, and the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies.
Self-Financing Institutions: Engineering and Architecture colleges managed by Government/University bodies, as well as private associations like KCECMA, KSFECMA, and ACMA.
Pharmacy Colleges: State-run Government Pharmacy institutions.

Commonly asked questions

Q: Can board exam scores affect the KEAM cutoff?

Yes. KEAM rank list for admission is based on equal weightage of 50:50 given to the score obtained in the Entrance Examination for Engineering (Paper I & Paper II put together), and the grade/marks obtained in the final year of the qualifying examination for Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together, after effecting the standardization procedure. The formula for standardization has been approved by the Expert Committee constituted video G. O. (Rt)No.1758/2011/H. Edn. Dated.03.11.2011: The marks secured by a student in the qualifying examination from any Board will be standardized with respect to the statistical parameters such as Global Mean and Global Standard Deviation. Thus, the KEAM cutoff is affected by boards marks.

Q: What is KEAM cutoff?

KEAM Cut off is released by the Office of Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala for all phases of counselling. KEAM cut-off marks are published in the form of last rank round-wise and category-wise. KEAM cutoff is available on the official website after each round of KEAM seat allotment. Candidates who obtain a score equal to the exam KEAM cut-offs will be allowed to participate in the KEAM counselling process. The KEAM cutoff list comprises the closing ranks of various participating colleges after each round of counselling. Candidates with ranks below the set KEAM cut-off will not be considered for admission.

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KEAM 2026 Reservation of Seats

Check the reservation percentage in KEAM below:

Category	Reservation Percentage
State Merit (SM)	60%
Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) - 30%
Ezhava (EZ)	9%
Muslim (MU)	8%
Other Backward Hindu (BH)	3%
Latin Catholic and Anglo Indian (LA)	3%
Dheevara and related communities (DV)	2%
Viswakarma and related communities (VK)	2%
Kusavan and related communities (KN)	1%
Other Backward Christian (BX)	1%
Kudumbi (KU)	1%
Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes	10%

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Commonly asked questions

Q: What are the colleges that participate in KEAM counselling?

The colleges that participate in KEAM counselling are as follows: Engineering College Under Kerala Agricultural University; Engineering Colleges Under Kerala Veterinary & Animal Sciences University; Engineering Colleges Under Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies; Government Controlled/University Controlled Self-financing Engineering Colleges; Private Self-financing Engineering Colleges under Kerala Catholic Engineering College Management Association (KCECMA); Private Self-financing Engineering Colleges under Kerala Self Financing Engineering College Management Association (KSFECMA); Private Self-financing Architecture Colleges under the Architecture College Management Association (ACMA); Government Pharmacy Colleges.

Q: What is the admission criteria in engineering colleges - KEAM score or KEAM rank?

Admission is made based on KEAM ranks and not the scores. The scores are used to assign ranks to the candidates. KEAM scores with 10+2 standardised scores are used in the weightage of 50:50 to assign ranks. The KEAM 2026 rank lists PDF will be published separately 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 will be published.

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Is KEAM required for BTech in Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology?

Answered 3 weeks ago

Yes, as Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical or KEAM entrance exam is the only entrance exam accepted at the Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology students must appear for this exam and not miss the last date for registration as well.

Students must also complete the course eligibility for

Chikat Marchang

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Does Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth accept KEAM for admissions?

Answered a month 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

Chikat Marchang

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When will the KEAM exam be held this year?

Answered a month 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.

Saumya Gairola

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Is it hard to secure good marks in KEAM examination?

Answered a month 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.

Yatendra Singh

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Can I skip math section in KEAM exam?

Answered a month ago

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

Chanchal Pandey

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When should I start with KEAM preparation to secure good scores?

Answered a month 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.

Virajita Choudhury

Contributor-Level 7

Is the KEAM exam MCQ type?

Answered a month ago

Yes, the KEAM exam is completely MCQ type.

Akansha Bhandari

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How to download KEAM syllabus PDF?

Answered a month ago

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

Manori Karan

Contributor-Level 7

Do I need to study the entire KEAM syllabus?

Answered a month 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.

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