Is KEAM an online CBT exam or an offline pen and paper-based exam?

KEAM was an offline exam until 2023. Candidates had to attempt the exam in pen and paper mode. All entries in OMR answer sheet are to be made with blue or black ink BALL POINT PEN only. However, from 2024 onwards, KEAM transitioned to CBT mode.

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

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.

What is the paper 2 of KEAM?

There is no Paper 1 or Paper 2 in KEAM. As per the revised KEAM exam pattern, KEAM will not have two papers anymore. There will be one paper.

What are the benefits of solving KEAM previous year papers?

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.

Is the KEAM exam difficult?

The KEAM exam is generally considered to be of moderate difficulty, making it easier than JEE Main. Chemistry is easy, Physics and Mathematics are moderate to tough.

How to prepare for KEAM?

To prepare using the KEAM syllabus, look for topics you are strong at and topics you are weak at and divide time among these topics. Prepare for the exam accordingly and by prioritising the high weightage topics.

Is the KEAM syllabus same as JEE Main syllabus?

No. Not completely. Candidates should follow the syllabus provided by CEE to prepare for KEAM and cover all syllabus in the KEAM syllabus to ace the exam.

How to calculate scores using the KEAM answer key?

To calculate score in KEAM, you have to count the number of correct answers and multiply them by 4. From the result, deduct the number of wrong answers.

What is the KEAM marking scheme?

The KEAM exam marking scheme is similar to the JEE Main. Candidates will be awarded 4 marks for every correct answer. 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. No marks will be deducted for not attempting a question.

How much marks is needed to pass the KEAM engineering exam?

To be considered for the KEAM 2026 engineering rank list, candidates need to score at least a minimum normalised score of 10 in the KEAM 2026 Engineering Entrance Examination.

KEAM Question Papers PDF (2026 to 2014): Download Engineering & Pharmacy Papers

KEAM 2027 exam date (Unofficial)

21 Apr '27 - 26 Apr '27

By Mamona Majumder, Deputy Manager

KEAM Question Papers: The official KEAM 2026 question paper PDFs, along with previous years' papers from 2014 to 2025, are now available for download on this page. To better understand the latest KEAM exam pattern, students should refer to the KEAM question paper PDFs from at least the past five years. Download KEAM exam papers compiled by Shiksha from this page below.

Changes in KEAM Question Paper Pattern

Starting in 2024, KEAM transitioned from a pen-and-paper exam to a Computer-Based Test (CBT) with a revamped question paper pattern for engineering and pharmacy.
No more Paper 1 and Paper 2 division. One single question paper contains 3 sections - Maths, Physics and Chemistry.
Engineering aspirants attempt Maths, Physics and Chemistry, and Pharmacy candidates attempt only Physics and Chemistry.

Table of contents

KEAM 2026 Question Papers
KEAM Previous Year Question Papers
KEAM Question Paper Pattern
KEAM Question Papers FAQs

KEAM 2026 Question Papers

Candidates can check and download the KEAM 2026 question paper PDFs from the tables below:

KEAM 2026 Engineering Question Paper PDFs

KEAM 2026 Exam Date	Question Papers
17 April 2026	KEAM 2026 April 17 Question Paper PDF
18 April 2026	KEAM 2026 April 18 Question Paper PDF
19 April 2026	KEAM 2026 April 19 Question Paper PDF
20 April 2026	KEAM 2026 April 20 Question Paper PDF
21 April 2026	KEAM 2026 April 21 Question Paper PDF
22 April 2026	KEAM 2026 April 22 Question Paper PDF

KEAM 2026 Pharmacy Question Paper PDFs

Exam Date	Question Papers
18 April 2026	KEAM 2026 April 18 Question Paper PDF
19 April 2026	KEAM 2026 April 19 Question Paper PDF
20 April 2026	KEAM 2026 April 20 Question Paper PDF

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KEAM Previous Year Question Papers

KEAM 2025 Question Papers

KEAM 2025 Engineering Question Paper with Answer Key - 23 April

KEAM 2025 Pharmacy Question Paper with Answer Key - 24 April FN Shift

KEAM 2025 Pharmacy Question Paper with Answer Key - 24 April AN Shift

KEAM 2025 Engineering Question Paper with Answer Key - 25 April

KEAM 2025 Engineering Question Paper with Answer Key - 26 April

KEAM 2025 Engineering Question Paper with Answer Key - 27 April

KEAM 2025 Engineering Question Paper with Answer Key - 28 April

KEAM 2025 Pharmacy Question Paper with Answer Key - 29 April FN Shift

KEAM 2025 Engineering Question Paper with Answer Key - 29 April

KEAM 2024 Question Papers

KEAM 2024 Engineering Question Paper with Answer Key - 5 June

KEAM 2024 Engineering Question Paper with Answer Key - 6 June

KEAM 2024 Engineering Question Paper with Answer Key - 7 June

KEAM 2024 Engineering Question Paper with Answer Key - 8 June

KEAM 2024 Engineering Question Paper with Answer Key - 9 June

KEAM 2024 Pharmacy Question Paper with Answer Key - 10 June

KEAM 2022 Question Papers

KEAM 2022 Question Paper 1 - Physics & Chemistry

KEAM 2022 Question Paper 2 - Maths

KEAM 2021 Question Papers

KEAM 2021 Question Paper 1 - Physics & Chemistry

KEAM 2021 Question Paper 2 - Maths

KEAM 2020 Question Papers

KEAM 2020 Question Paper 1 - Physics & Chemistry

KEAM 2020 Question Paper 2 - Maths

KEAM 2019 Question Papers

KEAM 2019 Question Paper 1 - Physics & Chemistry

KEAM 2019 Question Paper 2 - Maths

KEAM 2018 Question Papers

KEAM 2018 Question Paper 1 - Physics & Chemistry

KEAM 2018 Question Paper 2 - Maths

KEAM 2017 Question Papers

KEAM 2017 Question Paper 1 - Physics & Chemistry

KEAM 2017 Question Paper 2 - Maths

KEAM 2016 Question Papers

KEAM 2016 Question Paper 1 - Physics & Chemistry

KEAM 2016 Question Paper 2 - Maths

KEAM 2015 Question Papers

KEAM 2015 Question Paper 1 - Physics & Chemistry

KEAM 2015 Question Paper 2 - Maths

KEAM 2014 Question Papers

KEAM 2014 Question Paper 1 - Physics & Chemistry

KEAM 2014 Question Paper 2 - Maths

KEAM Question Paper Pattern

KEAM 2026 exam pattern for the Engineering and Pharmacy paper is given below:

Engineering Exam Structure

Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Total Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)
Total Questions: 150 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), each featuring 5 options (A to E)
Total Marks: 600 marks
Subject-Wise Question and Mark Distribution
- Mathematics: 75 questions, worth 300 marks
- Physics: 45 questions, worth 180 marks
- Chemistry: 30 questions, worth 120 marks

Pharmacy-Only Exam Structure

Total Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes)
Total Questions: 75 MCQs
Total Marks: 300 marks
Subject Distribution: 45 Physics questions (180 marks) and 30 Chemistry questions (120 marks)

Marking Scheme of the KEAM Paper