What is the mode of KEAM exam?

The KEAM exam has moved on to the online CBT mode from 2024 onwards. The Commissioner of Entrance Examinations has received approval from the government of Kerala to conduct KEAM in CBT mode. KEAM exam pattern has been changed, and KEAM 2026 will be held in computer-based test mode, and there will be one paper.

Do I need to appear for both the papers of KEAM?

There is no paper 1 or paper 2 in KEAM anymore. As per the revised KEAM exam pattern to be followed from 2024 onwards, KEAM will not have two papers anymore. There will be one paper. The KEAM 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 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.

What is the duration of KEAM exam?

As per the revised KEAM exam pattern, the KEAM engineering exam will be held for a duration of 180 minutes, and the BPharm paper will be held for a duration of 90 minutes. Candidates have to appear for Physics, Chemistry and Maths for the engineering exam and for only Physics and Chemistry for the BPharm paper.

How many questions will be there in KEAM?

The KEAM 2026 engineering paper will have 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.

What is the last date to download the KEAM admit card?

The KEAM admit card will be available until the day of the exam. KEAM hall ticket is made available online only at the official website for the registered candidates. To download the KEAM admit card , candidates have to enter their KEAM application number and password. 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. 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.

When will the KEAM admit card release?

The KEAM 2026 admit card will be issued in April 2026.

Can you help me to get the application date for KEAM? When will it start from?

The KEAM 2026 application process will open in February 2026, tentatively.

When will KEAM 2026 exam be held?

CEE is expected to conduct the KEAM 2026 CBT exam in from April 15 to 21, 2026. The KEAM 2026 exam was held in computer-based test mode for admission to UG engineering and pharmacy courses only. Candidates will be admitted to various Kerala colleges approved by the Central and State Regulatory Bodies, Universities and Government via KEAM.

When will the final KEAM answer key release?

The KEAM 2026 final answer key release date will be announced by CEE. Candidates can submit challenges against the KEAM answer key 2026, if any, through the Candidate Portal. By selecting the applicable links 'Answer Key Challenge (Engineering), Answer Key Challenge (Pharmacy)' in the Candidate Portal, candidates can enter the details of the complaints in the answer key/question.

When will the result of KEAM exam be declared?

CEE will release KEAM 2026 normalised scores in May 2026. CEE Kerala publishes the results on the official website. CEE Kerala also publishes the rank list of KEAM after entering class 12 marks by qualified candidates. The KEAM 2026 rank will be released a few days after the results. The KEAM result can be checked by using their application number and password. Based on KEAM scores and qualifying exam scores, the KEAM rank list is prepared. The rank lists PDF 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 separately as a PDF in the coming days. Based on the KEAM rank list, CEE will allot seats to the candidates via the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP).

KEAM 2026 Exam Date (OUT): Registration Start Date & Complete Schedule

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KEAM 2026 Dates: CEE has released KEAM 2026 exam dates, as per various local reports. According to the reports, CEE will hold a KEAM 2026 CBT exam on April 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 21, from 2 pm and 5 pm each day. CEE has kept four buffer days on the KEAM 2026 exam schedule - April 13, 14, 22 and 23. However, any official update regarding the KEAM 026 dates is awaited on the official website - cee.kerala.gov.in.

Going by the previous year's dates, the KEAM 2026 registration is expected to start in February 2026. Check the complete schedule for the Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) entrance exam on the page below.

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Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Feb ' 26 - Mar ' 26	KEAM 2026 registration TENTATIVE
Mar ' 26	KEAM 2026 last date to pay application fee and upload class 10 certificate, date of birth & nativity proof TENTATIVE
Mar ' 26	KEAM 2026 last date to upload all other relevant documents TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26	KEAM 2026 form correction for name, photo and signature TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26	KEAM 2026 admit card release TENTATIVE
15 Apr ' 26 - 21 Apr ' 26	KEAM 2026 exam date
Apr ' 26	KEAM 2026 answer key release date TENTATIVE
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