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.
- 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 |
KEAM Question Papers PDF
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Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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.
KEAM Previous Year Question Papers
KEAM 2025 Question Papers
KEAM 2024 Question Papers
KEAM 2022 Question Papers
KEAM 2021 Question Papers
KEAM 2020 Question Papers
KEAM 2019 Question Papers
KEAM 2018 Question Papers
KEAM 2017 Question Papers
KEAM 2016 Question Papers
KEAM 2015 Question Papers
KEAM 2014 Question Papers
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
- Correct Answer: +4 marks
- Incorrect Answer: -1 mark
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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 FAQs
Candidates can check important FAQs on KEAM question papers below:
Commonly asked questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 weeks ago
TKMCE KEAM cutoff 2026 ranged from 1596 for BTech CSE and 8758 for BTech in Civil Engineering for the General HS category in the last round. For this category, the top three most difficult and the easiest courses are listed below as per the last round closing ranks. Please note that different catego
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 4 weeks ago
As per the past three years' cutoff trend, TKM College of Engineering KEAM cutoff is generally released for 2 rounds of admission. In the first round, the maximum admissible rank was 7792 (BTech in Civil Engineering), and in the last round, it was 8758 for the BTech in Civil Engineering course.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, in some cases. Many private engineering and arts colleges in Kerala also accept direct admission based on Class 12 marks under management quota. However, top government colleges and NITs strictly need KEAM or JEE scores, so check each college's own admission rule.
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Contributor-Level 10
15 Institutes accepting KEAM
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