
KEAM 2026 Dates:Â CEE has released KEAM 2026 exam dates. The KEAM 2026 exam date is April 13 to 25, with April 13, 16, 24 and 25 being buffer days. The KEAM admit card 2026 will now be issued on April 8. After the exam ends, CEE will release the KEAM answer key a few days later. The scores of the exam will be published by May 10.
The qualifying candidates will be able to participate in KEAM counselling 2026, the dates for which will be announced after the results. Check the complete schedule for the Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) entrance exam on the page below.
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- KEAM 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule OUT
- KEAM Admit Card 2026 Release Date
- KEAM Exam Date 2026
- KEAM 2026 Answer Key Date
- KEAM Result Date 2026
- KEAM 2026 Counselling Dates
- KEAM 2026 Application Form Date
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 08 Apr ' 26 | KEAM 2026 admit card release |
| 13 Apr ' 26 - 25 Apr ' 26 | KEAM 2026 exam date |
| 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 |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 13 Mar ' 26 - 21 Mar ' 26 | KEAM 2026 form correction for name, photo and class 10 certificate |
| Mar ' 26 | KEAM 2026 last date to pay correction fee and upload class 10 certificate, date of birth & nativity proof |
| 07 Feb ' 26 | KEAM 2026 last date to upload all other relevant documents |
KEAM Admit Card 2026 Release Date
CEE will issue the KEAM admit card 2026 on the official website - cee.kerala.gov.in on April 8. All registered candidates will be able to 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.Â
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 is delayed and will now be released on April 8 by CEE.
CEE will start the facility to submit class 12 marks after the KEAM 2026 result is announced. This facility will be available only to those candidates who will qualify the KEAM 2026 exam.
The KEAM rank list is prepared based on the marks of the qualifying exam and KEAM scores. The weightage of the qualifying exam marks and KEAM marks varies for 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 Equal weightage of 50:50 shall be given to the score obtained in the Entrance Examination for Engineering, and the grade/marks obtained in the final year of the qualifying examination for Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together, after effecting the standardisation procedure.
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 |
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 the engineering aspirants have to attempt the Maths, Physics, and Chemistry sections of the paper, while the BPharm aspirants have to attempt the Physics and Chemistry sections of the paper.
Engineering and Pharmacy candidates have to appear for KEAM 2026 as per the schedule below:
| 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 |
Commonly asked questions
KEAM 2026 exam time is from 2 pm to 5 pm. The exam will be held for 3 hours in computer based test mode.
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.
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 Answer Key Date
CEE will release the KEAM answer key 2026 online at cee.kerala.gov.in, a few days after the exam ends. 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 will have the correct answers to all the questions asked in the KEAM 2026 exam.Â
Initially, the provisional KEAM 2026 answer keys will be released, which will be 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 will be notified with the release of the KEAM 2026 answer keys. CEE releases the KEAM answer key online in PDF format. The provisional KEAM answer key is also made available for challenges. After the challenges are received, they are scrutinised and a final KEAM answer key is released. To challenge, candidates can follow the steps below:
Candidates can submit challenges against the KEAM answer key 2025, 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.
If the complaint filed is found to be genuine, the fee remitted while filing the complaint will be refunded. Complaints received after the stipulated date and without the requisite fee will not be considered under any circumstances. Complaints received by Email/Fax will not be considered on any account. The objection window is made available on the official website after the release of the answer keys for KEAM. Submitted objections are scrutinised by the expert committee at CEE. The authorities will then release the KEAM final answer key. The final answer keys released will not be subjected to any revision. The decision made will be final. No further objections will be entertained on the same. Based on the final answer key, the KEAM result is calculated.
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 will announce the KEAM 2026 candidate response sheet release date after the exam ends. Candidates will be able to access their individual candidate response sheet under their respective logins at cee.kerala.gov.in.
KEAM Result Date 2026
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) will release the KEAM result 2026 at cee.kerala.gov.in. Based on the official schedule, the KEAM scores will be released by May 10.
CEE will first release the KEAM 2026 scores of the candidates. Thereafter, CEE will ask the candidates who qualify the exam to submit their plus two marks. Thereafter, the KEAM 2026 engineering rank list will then be published by giving 50:50 weightage to KEAM scores and plus two marks.Â
To qualify in the Engineering Entrance Examination and thereby become eligible to figure in the Engineering rank list, a candidate must secure a minimum normalised score of 10. The candidates who do not secure the minimum stipulated score will not find a place in the KEAM rank list.
Commonly asked questions
CEE will release KEAM 2026 normalised scores on or before May 10, 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 out on or before June 20.
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).
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.
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 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. âFacilitation Centresâ (FC) will be opened across the state during a specified period for the candidates who need assistance registering their options.
Commonly asked questions
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.
- 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
- 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 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 2026 Exam Dates FAQs
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Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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 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
C
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 weeks 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
Answered 3 weeks 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.
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Contributor-Level 10
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.
Y
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
No, candidates appearing for KEAM for engineering admission, can not skip the Math section.
C
Contributor-Level 7
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.
V
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Yes, the KEAM exam is completely MCQ type.
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Contributor-Level 7
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.
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Contributor-Level 7
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.
A
Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
Based on CEE Kerala guidelines and previous trends, the KEAM entrance exam is designed around the Plus One and Plus Two (Class 11 and 12) syllabus.Â
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Contributor-Level 7
15 Institutes accepting KEAM
Palakkad
Government Law College, Ernakulam
Kochi ⢠Public
Government Law College, Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram
Admit Card - 8 Apr '26
Is KEAM required for BTech in Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology?