
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.
- 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 |
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 |
|---|---|
| To Be Notified | KEAM 2026 facility to submit 10+2 marks |
| 20 Jun ' 26 | KEAM 2026 rank list release for engineering and pharmacy on or before |
| To Be Notified | KEAM 2026 counselling option registration for BTech - Round 1 |
| To Be Notified | KEAM 2026 counselling provisional allotment for BTech - Phase 1 |
| To Be Notified | KEAM 2026 counselling final allotment for BTech - Phase 1 |
| To Be Notified | KEAM 2026 counselling fee payment as indicated on allotment memo - Phase 1 |
| To Be Notified | KEAM 2026 counselling option confirmation/rearrangement for BTech - Round 2 |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 12 May ' 26 | KEAM 2026 scores publication |
| 06 May ' 26 | KEAM 2026 final answer keys |
| 05 May ' 26 | KEAM 2026 response sheet |
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.
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 |
|
| Second Round |
Check here |
| Third Round |
Check here |
KEAM Cutoff 2019
| Round |
KEAM Cutoff |
|---|---|
| KEAM 2019 Trial Allotments | |
| First Round |
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| Second Round |
|
| Third Round |
|
| Mop-up round |
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 |
BH BX CC DV EZ KN KU LA MU PD PI RP SC SD SM ST VK XS |
2044 3534 3 22368 2512 18238 4726 4131 2197 41593 4 4724 17839 4966 1815 25607 2429 2809 |
| Computer Science Engineering |
BH BX CC DV EZ KN KU LA MU PD SC SM ST VK |
740 1713 7 2707 816 9237 1551 1678 786 49589 14435 641 33479 670 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
BH BX DV EZ KN KU LA MU PD PT SC SD SM ST VK XS |
1887 3996 7485 1631 20098 27056 3358 2038 40853 1 19185 2907 1161 40639 1720 1656 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
BH BX DV EZ KN KU LA MU PD SC SM ST VK |
905 3862 2971 1180 3868 15532 976 1082 49477 17604 805 48732 1096 |
| Mechanical Engineering |
BH BX DV EZ KN KU LA MU PD RP SC SM ST VK |
771 2618 13034 1167 1272 2296 1144 841 19595 1401 11682 628 47871 1107 |
TKM College of Engineering, Kollam |
||
| Civil Engineering |
BH BX DV EZ KN KU LA MU SC SD SM ST VK |
4889 8843 13796 3977 22525 13709 6287 3721 20626 11103 3234 46169 3476 |
| Computer Science Engineering |
BH CC DV EZ LA MU PD RP SC SM ST VK |
1827 9 13321 2158 3792 2491 12837 1975 25862 1286 49771 1958 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
BH BX DV EZ KN KU LA MU RP SC SD SM ST VK |
3907 19651 19058 4288 20317 13360 4744 4067 4585 34984 3591 3079 53749 5158 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
BH BX DK DV EZ HR KN KU LA MU PT SC SM ST VK |
4039 4223 48775 24443 4280 31064 23344 19649 6378 3985 4 34536 3035 55892 6520 |
| Mechanical Engineering |
BH CC DV EZ KN LA MU SC SM ST VK |
2602 1 10153 2284 6110 3642 2155 16463 1516 50796 2459 |
| Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam |
||
| Civil Engineering |
BH CC DV EZ LA MU PD SC SG SM ST VK |
6833 5 17186 6349 7897 6361 47908 23723 6424 5284 41982 5729 |
| Computer Science Engineering |
BH BX CC DV EZ KN KU LA MU SC SM ST VK |
5134 8078 13 27313 5832 34656 11981 8942 4692 28090 3961 45220 4632 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering |
BH BX DV EZ KN KU LA MU PI SC SM VK |
6746 11327 19581 6157 36286 5442 12339 7519 8 35899 5408 6585 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
BH CC DV EZ KN LA MU SC SD SM VK |
7688 22 7246 6169 32551 6554 6842 35201 8728 5240 7497 |
| Mechanical Engineering |
BH DV EZ HR KN KU LA MU PD SC SM ST VK |
3327 17447 4164 30636 13952 22510 6091 4062 37959 26270 3140 53359 4465 |
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.
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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