
KEAM 2026 Dates: CEE has released KEAM 2026 results at cee.kerala.gov.in. The qualifying candidates will be able to participate in KEAM counselling 2026, the dates for which will be announced after the results. Candidates must now submit their class 12 marks for KEAM rank list preparation by June 7. The students who do not submit the class 12 marks will not be considered in the KEAM rank list, which will be out by June 20 for BPharm and BE/BTech admissions.
Check the complete schedule for the Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) entrance exam on the page below.
- KEAM 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule OUT
- KEAM Result Date 2026
- KEAM 2026 Counselling Dates
- KEAM 2026 Answer Key Date
- KEAM 2026 Application Form Date
- KEAM Admit Card 2026 Release Date
- KEAM Exam Date 2026
- KEAM 2026 Exam Dates FAQs
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 |
KEAM Result Date 2026
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) has announced the KEAM 2026 results on its official website, cee.kerala.gov.in, as individual candidate scores. To successfully pass the engineering entrance test and qualify for a place on the merit list, general category candidates must achieve a minimum normalised score of 10.
Those who score below this marks are disqualified from the ranking process. Following the score declaration, the CEE has now opened a portal for qualified students to submit their Class 12 (Plus Two) academic marks. The final KEAM 2026 rank list will then be generated using a balanced 50:50 weightage system, which combines the normalised entrance examination scores with the standardised board marks in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. This official rank list will ultimately dictate seat allotments during the centralised counselling process.
Commonly asked questions
KEAM 2026 normalised scores were out on May 12.
A few days after the KEAM counselling ends, the KEAM last ranks are uploaded for all courses and institutes on the official website of KEAM - cee.kerala.gov.in.
The facility to submit class 12 marks for KEAM rank list preparation started on June 3.
KEAM 2026 Counselling Dates
CEE will release the dates for KEAM counselling 2026 after the KEAM rank lists are released. KEAM counselling - centralised admission process (CAP) is conducted in various rounds. The detailed schedule for each round of the counselling process will be notified via separate notifications on the official website - cee.kerala.gov.in.
The candidates become eligible for KEAM 2026 counselling if their names appear in the KEAM rank list 2026 for Engineering / Architecture / BPPharm / Medical & Medical Allied / Ayurveda courses admissions. The KEAM 2026 counselling is held online only, but the spot counselling round is held offline. Candidates who do not have access to Internet facilities can use the facility provided free of cost by the Government at various centres across the state. ‘Facilitation Centres’ (FC) will be opened across the state during a specified period for the candidates who need assistance registering their options.
Commonly asked questions
- Visit the official website
- Navigate to KEAM Candidate Login Portal
- Login using your application number and password Option
- Registration page will open on the screen
KEAM 2026 counselling schedule will be announced after the reslease of KEAM 2026 result.
CEE holds the KEAM counselling online only. Through KEAM 2026 counselling, candidates can seek admission into the KEAM participating colleges. Eligible candidates will be allotted seats through KEAM counselling 2026 based on the KEAM rank list, marks data entered and availability of seats in a particular college.
KEAM 2026 seat allotment is done through a Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) based on the ranks obtained by candidates in the entrance test. Candidates who receive an allotment letter should remit the fee/balance fee (if applicable) payable to CEE in any of the Head Post Offices in Kerala or by way of online payment. After the KEAM 2026 counselling rounds, the online mop-up round is conducted for vacant seats.
- Online Option Registrations
- Selection of College and Course
- Filter Options
- Trial KEAM Seat Allotment
- Final KEAM Allotment List
- Seat acceptance fee payment
- Report at the allotted colleges
- Review and print out
KEAM 2026 Answer Key Date
CEE has released the KEAM answer key 2026 online at cee.kerala.gov.in. The candidates will be able to check the shift and day-wise KEAM answer key PDFs along with the official KEAM 2026 question paper PDFs. The answer keys have the correct answers to all the questions asked in the KEAM 2026 exam.
Initially, the provisional KEAM 2026 answer keys are released, which are open to challenges from the candidates. After the challenges are received, they will be scrutinised, and a final KEAM answer key will be uploaded. Based on the answers in the final answer key, the KEAM 2026 result will be prepared.
Commonly asked questions
The last date to challenge the KEAM answer key was April 26.
The KEAM 2026 final answer keys will be released after the provisional answer key challenge window closes.
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.
After reviewing all the challenges, the KEAM final answer key PDFs will be uploaded on the official website with changes, if any.
CEE released the KEAM 2026 candidate response sheet on May 5.
KEAM 2026 Application Form Date
CEE Kerala released the KEAM 2026 application form in online mode only on January 5. The application process was open until February 6. The KEAM application process includes registration on the official website, filling out the online form, uploading documents and payment of the application fee. After successful registration, candidates get a system-generated KEAM application number. Write down the application number and remember the password for the future to view the admit card, check the answer key, responses, results, exercise option registration, get allotment memos, etc.
Commonly asked questions
The KEAM 2026 application form correction window dates will be announced. The form correction window opens for correction in the name, photo and signature. Candidates who submit online applications for KEAM-2026 can correct their Photo, Signature and Name online at the KEAM 2026 official website by logging in using their KEAM Application Number and Password. Those candidates who have any defects in their Photo and Signature can view the defects by clicking the menu item Memo details provided on the profile page. Candidates can rectify the defects in their Photo and Signature by uploading the correct Photo/Signature. Candidates who have defects in their names can inform the matter through email as provided on the official website before the deadline.
Yes. During scrutiny of application, if there are any defects found in the application, such as photograph, signature, certificate, etc. a Memo will be made available in the KEAM application portal, the date of which will be announced through Notification. Candidate can view the Memo by signing in to the candidate portal. Candidate must rectify the defects within the stipulated time published by CEE.
KEAM Admit Card 2026 Release Date
CEE has issued the KEAM admit card 2026 on the official website - cee.kerala.gov.in. All registered candidates can download the KEAM hall ticket 2026 till the exam day.
After downloading the KEAM admit card, candidates must take one or more printouts for future reference. Students should carry a coloured printout on the exam day with valid ID proof for entry at the centre. The KEAM 2026 admit card is one of the most important documents, without which candidates will not be able to appear for the KEAM exam.
Additionally, the hall ticket will be needed even after the exam ends. Therefore, keep the hall ticket safe after the exam ends.
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Commonly asked questions
The KEAM 2026 admit card has been released by CEE.
The KEAM 2026 exam dates are as follows:
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 |
To check KEAM result candidates have to enter application number, password and security code, as shown on the login screen. KEAM result can be checked in the online mode only on the official website. To check the result, Visit the official website follow the steps given below:
- Navigate to KEAM candidate login portal and enter application number, password and security code.
- Click on KEAM results.
- Scorecard will be displayed on the screen.
- The KEAM result will not be sent personally to anyone and the candidates have to check it from the official website once the result is out.
- First, candidates will be able to check the KEAM scores under the respective logins and then candidates will be able to check the KEAM rank list PDF on the official website.
KEAM Exam Date 2026
The KEAM entrance exam is held in Kerala, Mumbai, New Delhi and Dubai as per the schedule released by CEE. The online CBT entrance test has questions from Maths, Physics, and Chemistry. There will be one paper in the exam, and engineering aspirants must attempt the Maths, Physics, and Chemistry sections, while BPharm aspirants must attempt the Physics and Chemistry sections.
Engineering and Pharmacy candidates have to appear for KEAM 2026 as per the schedule below:
| KEAM Exam Date 2026 |
Engineering Exam Timings |
Pharmacy Exam Timings |
|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2026 |
2 to 5 PM |
No exam |
| April 18, 2026 |
2 to 5 PM |
10 to 11:30 AM |
| April 19, 2026 |
2 to 5 PM |
10 to 11:30 AM |
| April 20, 2026 |
2 to 5 PM |
10 to 11:30 AM |
| April 21, 2026 |
2 to 5 PM |
No exam |
| April 22, 2026 |
2 to 5 PM |
No exam |
Commonly asked questions
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.
KEAM 2026 exam time is from 2 pm to 5 pm. The exam will be held for 3 hours in computer based test mode.
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.
KEAM 2026 Exam Dates FAQs
Commonly asked questions
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.
KEAM 2026 registration is now over. The registered candidates will get KEAM admit card to be able to appear in the exam.
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.
CEE has released the KEAM 2026 application form. Candidates can apply for the KEAM exam on the official website cee.kerala.gov.in.
KEAM Exam
Student Forum
Answered 2 days ago
No, students cannot get admission in Government College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kozhikode BPharma without KEAM. Students must obtain a score in KEAM entrance exam for admission. However, academic scores are also considered.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 days ago
The last date to submit plus two marks for KEAM rank list preparation is June 7.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The KEAM 2026 results were declared on May 12.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered a month ago
To check the KEAM merit list for Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, students have to go to the official site, ie, Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE). This is the body that conducts the KEAM counselling process. It is also the same one who handles the KEAM entranc
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes, you could get into this college with a KEAM rank of 500 if you belong to the General HS quota. For this category, the last round cutoff ranged from 184 to 79440. Hence, you could get admission in the Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram with a rank of 500.
Students can refer to the ta
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, accepts the NEET PG entrance examination for admission to the MD and MS courses, followed by the NEET PG counselling process for the All India quota.
The institute also accepts students via the KEAM counselling process for the same courses. Students wh
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
The Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, MBBS cutoff 2025 was released for admission to various Home State quota categories based on the NEET entrance examination, followed by the KEAM counselling process.
For the General HS category, the overall cutoff ranged from 308 to 370. To know the
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Section-Wise Difficulty (B.Pharm Stream)
Mathematics:
Considered the toughest section.
Heavy focus on calculus, integration, and coordinate geometry.
Time-consuming and required conceptual clarity.
Physics:
Moderate difficulty.
Questions from mechanics, optics, and modern physics.
Numerical problems were le
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months 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
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 2 months 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 8
Can I get admission in Government College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kozhikode without KEAM?