KEAM 2026 Preparation: Check Tips, Strategy and Important Books Here

Exam On - 15 Apr '26 - 21 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 Nov 3, 2025 21:21 IST

KEAM 2026 Preparation: The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) conducts the KEAM entrance exam for admission to BTech and BPharm courses. The KEAM entrance exam is a state-level exam with around 1 lakh candidates appearing for the exam each year. KEAM 2026 exam preparation thus requires dedication and strategy. The BTech aspirants have to appear for all three subjects, whereas the BPharm aspirants have to appear for Physics and Chemistry papers.

Candidates must start by knowing the KEAM syllabus 2026, the KEAM CBT exam pattern and the important topics asked in the KEAM exam. KEAM exam preparation will include practising the previous year KEAM question papers, revision, knowing important books and also taking regular KEAM mock tests. KEAM 2026 preparation tips aim to provide proper planning on what can be done to achieve a good score. Refer to this page for KEAM 2026 preparation tips and detailed plans.

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KEAM 2026 Preparation Tips & Tricks
Best Books for KEAM 2026
KEAM 2026 Preparation FAQs

KEAM 2026 Preparation Tips & Tricks

Know the KEAM 2026 syllabus

The CEE Kerala releases the KEAM syllabus 2026 for three subjects, namely Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. After being thorough with the syllabus, candidates must check the exam pattern.

Stay updated with the KEAM exam pattern

Once candidates are familiar with the syllabus, the next step is to know the KEAM exam pattern to have a proper understanding of the overall question paper. It is important for all the candidates to be well aware of the exam pattern to know the question paper type, section-wise distribution of marks, total number of questions, marking scheme, exam duration and more. Below is the table where candidates can check the KEAM exam pattern released by the authority.

Also Read: KEAM 2026 Chapter Wise Weightage: Check Important Topics for Maths, Physics and Chemistry

Start with the basics

Your preparation should begin with the NCERT books. Read these books carefully and complete all of the back exercises. Try the 'example problems' as well for more practice with objective questions. Keep in mind that reading and comprehending the NCERT books are not the same thing.

Revise what you have studied

You need to keep revising what you have studied. The concepts and basics of KEAM must be on the tip of your tongue so that you are able to solve the questions in the exam with speed and accuracy. Also, form a strategy to revise.

Use your time wisely

If you feel you need to invest more time in a topic, then increase your study time. However, if you waste your time in procrastination, then how long you study will not matter. Everything comes down to effective study. Utilise the time you study to prepare diligently without any distractions and with complete concentration.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What are some important topics in KEAM?

Physics: Bernoulli theorem, Gravitation, Vector, Circular motion.
Maths: Matrices and Determinants, Application of Derivatives, Vector, Probability, Definite Integration, Functions, 3D Geometry, Differential Equations.
Chemistry: Polymers, Organic Chemistry.

Best Books for KEAM 2026

Check some recommended books for KEAM preparation below:

Best Books for KEAM 2026 Preparation

Physics
Objective Physics	Arihant Publications
Concept of Physics Volume 1 & 2	HC Verma
Fundamentals of Physics	Halliday, Resnick and Walker
Problems in Physics	A.A Pinsky
Chemistry
Organic Chemistry	O.P Tandon
Inorganic Chemistry	O.P Tandon
NCERT Chemistry	Class 11 & 12
Organic Chemistry	Arihant Prakashan
Numerical Chemistry	P. Bahadur
Mathematics
Mathematics for class 11 and 12	R.D Sharma
Higher Algebra	Hall Knight
NCERT Mathematics	NCERt
Complete Mathematics	MC Graw Hills

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Commonly asked questions

Q: How to choose books for KEAM preparation?

Candidates preparing for KEAM need not buy any book if they already have books from which they prepared for any other MBA entrance exam. However, if KEAM is the only exam for which the candidate is planning to appear, following factors must be kept in mind to choose a book:

Check the table of content and book edition.
Check if the book has its content arranged systematically.
Read reviews whether the book is for advanced level preparation or basic preparation.
Check if the author and publisher is reliable.
Does it contain a question bank?
Does it have section wise distribution?

Q: How can I prepare for KEAM exam?

KEAM-Kerala Engineering Agriculture Medical. First, know the syllabus completely and then start the preparation. It will help you to have a clear mind while preparing. Manage your time efficiently in such a way that you spend equal time for all the subjects.

Choose the best study materials for your preparations. You may use NCERT books for PCM concepts while Arihant books for practice, H. C. Verma for Physics, O. P. Tandon for Chemistry, And TMH books for Mathematics.

You can also solve sample papers for better preparations. You need to solve last year’s question papers or mock test. It helps you to know about exam pattern or type of questions will come in the examination. You can also test your speed & knowledge by solving the sample papers.

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KEAM 2026 Preparation FAQs

Check below some of the most freqently asked questions on KEAM:

Commonly asked questions

Q: How to prepare for KEAM?

To prepare using the KEAM syllabus, candidates must:

Check the syllabus.
Look for topics you are strong at, topics that you are weak at, high and low weightage topics, well prepared and less prepared topics.
Now divide time among these topics as needed and complete them.

Q: How can I prepare for KEAM exam in 14 days?

To prepare for KEAM in 14 days-

Revise all the important formulas.
Go through the high weightage chapters from the syllabus.
Practice important questions asked in the past few years.
Do not start any new topic
Take as many mock tests as possible.

Q: Where can I get the syllabus for KEAM?

Candidates can download the KEAM syllabus PDF form the official website of CEE. CEE is the KEAM conducting body. The syllabus of KEAM can be checked and downloaded with the KEAM prospectus. The topics to study for the KEAM exam is the entire syllabus of 10+2 Maths Physics and Chemistry.

The important topics from the syllabus are as follows:

Important Topics in KEAM Physics Syllabus: Introduction & Measurement, Description of Motion in One Dimension, Description of Motion in Two & Three Dimension, Laws of Motion Work, Energy & Power, The Motion of System of Particles & Rigid Body Rotation, Gravitation Mechanics of Solids & Fluids, Heat & Thermodynamics Oscillations, Waves Electrostatics, Optics Solids & Semiconductor Devices, Current Electricity.

Important Topics in KEAM Chemistry Syllabus: Basic Concepts and Atomic Structure, Block Elements, States of Matter Bonding and Molecular Structure, Periodic Properties of Elements & Hydrogen, Basics Principles, Purification & Characterization of Organic Compounds, Hydrocarbons, Coordination Compounds & Organometallics.

Important topics in KEAM Mathematics Syllabus: Sets, Relation & Functions, Complex Numbers, Quadratic Equations, Linear Inequations, 3D Geometry, Differential Equations Application of Derivatives, Indefinite Integrals Lines & Family of Lines, Mathematical Logic & Boolean Algebra Trigonometric Functions & Inverse Trigonometric Functions. Note that these are the important topics only, candidates must study the complete syllabus for the entrance exam.

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Complement of a Set Equal Sets Universal Set Finite and Infinite Set Empty Set Sets and their Representations Relations and Functions Cartesian Products of Sets Functions Relations Binomial Theorem Binomial Theorem for Positive Integral Index Composition of Functions and Invertible Function Types of Functions Types of Relations Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Inverse Trigonometric Functions Basic Concepts of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Types of Matrix Transpose of a Matrix Symmetric and Skew Symmetric Matrices Invertible Matrices Operations on Matrices Determinants Determinants Integration as Inverse Process of Differentiation Differentiation Standard Deviation Assumed Mean Method Correlation and Regression Z Score Table Cube and Cuboid Complement of a Set Equal Sets Universal Set Finite and Infinite Set Empty Set Sets and their Representations Relations and Functions Cartesian Products of Sets Functions Relations Binomial Theorem Binomial Theorem for Positive Integral Index Composition of Functions and Invertible Function Types of Functions Types of Relations Properties of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Inverse Trigonometric Functions Basic Concepts of Inverse Trigonometric Functions Types of Matrix Transpose of a Matrix Symmetric and Skew Symmetric Matrices Invertible Matrices Operations on Matrices Determinants Determinants Integration as Inverse Process of Differentiation Differentiation Standard Deviation Assumed Mean Method Correlation and Regression Z Score Table Cube and Cuboid Overview DIMENSIONS OF PHYSICAL QUANTITIES DIMENSIONAL FORMULAE Significant Figures DIMENSIONAL ANALYSIS AND ITS APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM OF UNITS Overview Change of State Ideal Gas Equation and Absolute Temperature Thermal Expansion Heat Transfer Specific Heat Calorimetry Temperature and Heat Measurement of Temperature Thermodynamic Process Carnot Engine Reversible and Irreversible Process Thermal Equilibrium Thermodynamic State Variables Equation of State Overview First Law of Thermodynamics Second Law of Thermodynamics Behaviour of Gases Kinetic Theory of Ideal Gas Overview Periodic and Oscillatory Motion Simple Pendulum Simple Harmonic Motion Overview Speed of a Travelling Wave Displacement Relation in a Progressive Wave Superposition Principle Beats Reflection of Waves Kinematic Equation Uniformly of Accelerated Motion Instantaneous Velocity and Speed Overview Acceleration Resolution of Vectors Vector Addition by Analytical Method Scalars and Vectors Multiplication of Vectors by Real Numbers Addition and Subtraction of Vectors Overview Projectile Motion Motion in a Plane Conservation of Momentum Equilibrium of a Particle Circular Motion Common Forces in Mechanics Solving Problems in Mechanics Conservation of Mechanical Energy Potential Energy of Spring Power Kinetic Energy Collision Work Concept of Potential Energy Moment of Inertia Overview Centre of Mass Vector Product of Two Vectors Torque and Angular Momentum Motion of Centre of Mass Equilibrium of a Rigid Body Overview Angular Velocity and Relation with Linear Velocity Dynamics of Rotational Motion About a Fixed Axis Kinematics of Rotational Motion About a Fixed Axis Angular Momentum of Rotation About a Fixed Axis Keplers Law Overview Escape Speed Earth Satellites Energy of an Orbiting Satellite Stress Strain Curve Elastic Moduli Applications of Elastic Behaviour of Materials Surface Tension Bernoulli Principle Pressure in Fluids Viscosity Streamline Flow Forces between Multiple Charges Conductors and Insulators Basic Properties of Electric Charge Electric Charge Electric Charge and Field Electric Flux Electric Charge and Field Electric Field Lines Continuous Charge Distribution Interference Light Waves Youngs Experiment Refraction Reflection Plane Wave Huygens Principle Refraction Reflection Plane Wave Huygens Principle Einstein Photoelectric Theory Photoelectric Effect Wave Theory Light Photoelectric Effect Electron Emission Overview Bohr Model of Hydrogen Atom Radioactivity Physics Nuclei Overview Size of Nucleus Binding Energy Nuclear Energy Semiconductor Devices Overview Semiconductor Devices Overview Semiconductor Diode Diode as Rectifier Intrinsic Semiconductor Extrinsic Semiconductor Overview Potential Due to Point Charge Combination of Capacitors Electrostatic Potential Energy Stored in a Capacitor Capacitors and Capacitance Effect of Dielectric on Capacitance Electrostatics of Conductors Potential Energy of a System of Charges Potential due to a System of Charges Electric Current Overview Electrical Energy and Power Temperature Dependence of Resistivity Wheatstone Bridge Overview Ohms Law Kirchhoffs Law Drift of Electrons and the Origin of Resistivity Torque on Current Loop Magnetic Dipole Motion in Magnetic Field Solenoid Magnetic Field due to a Current Element Magnetic Field on Axis of Circular Current Loop Ampere Circuital Law Magnetic Force Overview Moving Coil Galvanometer Magnetism and Matter Magnetic Properties of Materials Magnetisation and Magnetic Intensity Bar Magnet Electromagnetism Motional Electromotive Force Experiments of Faraday and Henry Alternating Current Overview Transformer AC Voltage Applied to a Resistor AC Voltage Applied to an Inductor AC Voltage applied to a Capacitor AC Voltage applied to a Series LCR circuit Representation of AC Current and Voltage by Vector Electromagnetic Spectrum Electromagnetic Waves Displacement Current Total Internal Reflection Refraction through a Prism Optical Instruments Derivation of Lens Formula Reflection of Light by Spherical Mirrors Refraction at Spherical Surface and by Lenses Derive Equation of Motion by Calculus method Alternating Current Overview Mole Concept and Molar Mass STOICHIOMETRY AND STOICHIOMETRIC CALCULATIONS Percentage Composition Laws of Chemical Combination Atomic and Molecular Masses Properties of Matter and their Measurement Importance of Chemistry Overview Overview Atomic Models Discovery of Sub Atomic Particles Towards Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom Quantum Mechanical Model of Atom Electronic Configuration Types of Elements Periodic Table Electronic Configuration of Element Periodic Trends in Properties of Elements Genesis of Periodic Classification Nomenclature of Elements with Atomic Numbers Present Form of Periodic Table Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure Hybridization Valence Bond Theory Molecular Orbital Theory Hydrogen Bonding Ionic or Electrovalent Bond Kossel-Lewis Approach to Chemical Bonding Bond Parameters Bonding in Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules VSEPR Theory Applications of Chemical Bonding Equilibrium Processes Homogeneous Equilibria Factors Affecting Equilibria Applications of Equilibrium Constant Ionization of Acids and Bases Ionic Equilibrium in Solution Equilibrium in Chemical Processes Solubility Equilibria of Sparingly Soluble Salts Heter Heterogeneous Equilibria Oxidation Number Classification of Organic Compounds Isomerism Nomenclature of Organic Compounds Quantitative Analysis Qualitative Analysis of Organic Compounds Overview Structural Representations of Organic Compounds Fundamental Concepts in Organic Reaction Mechanism Tetravalence of Carbon Shapes of Organic Compounds Methods of Purification of Organic Compounds Classification Alkanes Alkenes Alkynes Aromatic Hydrocarbon Carcinogenicity and Toxicity Abnormal Molar Mass Colligative Properties and Molar Mass Solubility Proteins Vitamins Carbohydrates Enzymes Hormones Nucleic Acids Electrolytic Cells and Electrolysis Corrosion Galvanic Cell Fuel Cells Nernst Equation Electrochemical Cells Batteries Rate of Reaction Integrated Rate Equations Collision Theory of Chemical Reactions Temperature Dependence of the Rate of a Reaction Factors Influencing Rate of a Reaction Bonding in Metal Carbonyls Difference between Glucose and Fructose

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What is meant by KEAM cutoff?

Answered a month ago

KEAM cutoff is the last rank at which admission was ceased against a given course and institute.

Manori Patra

Contributor-Level 6

Where can I check the KEAM last rank?

Answered a month ago

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.

Abhay Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 6

When will the KEAM option registration start?

Answered a month ago

CEE will release the complete schedule for KEAM counselling after the KEAM 2026 results are out. The KEAM option registration and allotment will be made available round wise on the official website - cee.kerala.gov.in.

Mamona Majumder

Contributor-Level 10

When will CEE release the KEAM response sheet?

Answered a month ago

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.

Nishtha Shrivastava

Contributor-Level 6

What is the KEAM candidate response sheet?

Answered a month ago

The KEAM candidate response sheet is issued to each of the candidates who take the KEAM exam under their respective KEAM candidate login after the exam. The response sheet includes the record of the answers marked by the candidaes on the exam day.

Abhishek Chaudhary

Contributor-Level 6

Do we get a hardcopy of the KEAM question paper after the exam?

Answered a month ago

No. Since KEAM has transitioned to a computer-based test from 2024, hard copies of the question papers are not provided to the candidates. However, the KEAM question paper PDFs are uploaded on the official website of KEAM after the exam is over.

Virajita Choudhury

Contributor-Level 6

What are the benefits of solving KEAM previous year papers?

Answered a month ago

Solving past year papers of KEAM, has the following benefits:

Candidates get insights into the exam pattern and marking scheme.
Candidates can check the past years papers to identify the high-weightage topics.
They help the candidates improve their speed and accuracy.

Chanchal Pandey

Contributor-Level 6

What is the KEAM application fees for CET Trivandrum BTech admissions?

Answered 2 months ago

For admission into CET Trivandrum BTech courses, students must register and appear for the KEAM exam. It is a state-level entrance exam conducted by CEE Kerala. Students can check below to know the category-wise application fees:

Category	KEAM Application Fees 2025
General	INR 875
SC	INR 375

Note: The above-mentioned application fees is as per official sources.

Shailja Rawat

Contributor-Level 10

What is the KEAM exam date for CET Trivandrum BTech admissions?

Answered 2 months ago

KEAM is a state-level entrance examination accepted by many BTech-offering colleges, including CET Trivandrum. As per the KEAM schedule, the exam was held from Apr 22, 2025 to Apr 30, 2025. For the exam session, i.e., 2026, the exam date has not been released yet. However, as per sources collated

Shailja Rawat

Contributor-Level 10

What to do after taking the KEAM exam for BTech admissions at CET Trivandrum?

Answered 2 months ago

CET Trivandrum only accepts KEAM for admission to its BTech courses. Once students have taken the exam, they are required to take part in KEAM counselling. In this counselling, students are allocated a BTech seat based on scores obtained by them in the aforementioned exam. The college may conduct a

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