KEAM MDS 2023: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

KEAM 2023: The last date to apply for KEAM 2023 is April 10 by 5 pm. After April 10, candidates will not be able to apply for the exam, but the facility to upload the documents in the KEAM application form will remain open till April 20. The KEAM 2023 exam date is May 17. KEAM will be held as an offline entrance exam for admission to Engineering courses. 10+2 passed/appearing in 2023 candidates can apply for KEAM in online mode on the official website. There will be 2 papers in KEAM 2023 paper 1 will be physics and chemistry. Paper 2 will be maths. Paper 1 will be held from 10 am to 12:30 pm, and paper 2 will be held from 2:30 pm to 5 pm. The KEAM 2023 prospectus is also available now in PDF format, candidates can download it from this page.

KEAM 2023 engineering rank is prepared by giving an equal weightage of 50:50 to the score obtained in the Entrance Examination conducted by CEE for Engineering and the marks obtained in the final year of the qualifying examination for Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together, after effecting the standardization procedure. For more details on KEAM 2023, like how to apply, eligibility, syllabus, pattern, admission process and more, read below.

What is KEAM?

Kerala Engineering, Agricultural and Medical Entrance Exam (KEAM) is an entrance exam that is conducted in Kerela, Mumbai, New Delhi and Dubai. The offline entrance test is held for admission to engineering courses at various colleges in Kerela that are approved by the Central and State Regulatory Bodies, Universities and Government. 

The candidates who qualify in KEAM, have to then appear for the centralised admission process (CAP), conducted by CEE. Via CAP, admission will be also provided in medical, agriculture, forestry, veterinary, fisheries, architecture, and pharmacy courses. However, for admission to these courses candidates do not need to appear for KEAM, they need NEET / NATA scores as applicable. But they must fill out the KEAM application form before the last date. 

Latest Updates:

• March 18: KEAM 2023 application form out, apply here.
• February 21: KEAM 2023 exam dates out.

KEAM 2023 Highlights

Check some important highlights of KEAM exam in the table below:

KEAM 2023 Registration

CEE Kerala releases the KEAM application form 2023 in online mode. The KEAM 2023 application form can be filled out and submitted within the given timelines. However, the window to upload the candidate's photograph, signature, personal details and payment of the application fee will be available after registration. Below are the simple steps that the candidates should follow when applying for KEAM registration 2023. Candidates should complete all the steps for filling KEAM application form before the last date of application submission. 

Registration: In this step, candidates have to register online on the official website CEE Kerala - cee.kerala.gov.in. Candidates have to provide the basic details and create an application number and password to login at various stages of admission.

Filling KEAM application form: Candidates have to provide their personal, educational, income, and reservation details in the application.

Uploading of images: Next, they have to upload scanned images of photographs and signatures with the given dimensions. Photograph, signature and left thumb impression should be 150 pixels and 100 pixels in height with 10-30 kb.

Paying the application fee: The application fee for all candidates will be as follows:

Note:

• ST candidates whose annual family income is below Rs 40,000 can fall under SC/ST category.
• Candidates choosing 'Dubai' as Examination Centre will have to remit an additional fee of INR 12000 by way of online payment. The additional fee can also be remitted by way of e-challan, in the designated post offices in Kerala, if payment is made inside India. Such candidates should give a local contact number, if available, in their application in the appropriate place. 

Taking a printout of the application form: After payment, candidates have to take a printout of the application form. Candidates must also note that proforma (s) should also be printed along with the application. Print out the application form should not be sent to the CEE office.

KEAM 2023 Eligibility

Check KEAM 2023 eligibility criteria below:

Age requirement

Only those candidates are eligible to appear for the entrance exam who have completed 17 years of age as on December 31, 2023. Candidates shall not be awarded any relaxation in the minimum age requirement. There is no upper age limit to apply for KEAM 2023.

Out of the total seats available for admission in various courses through this entrance exam, some seats will be reserved for different categories. 

Education qualification

The educational qualification for KEAM 2023 will be different for various engineering programmes offered. However, the minimum eligibility criteria is that a candidate should have passed Class 12 with science subjects.

Check the course-wise KEAM eligibility criteria below:

• Qualification for engineering courses: Candidates are eligible to apply for programmes such as BTech (Ag. Engg.) and BTech (Food Engg.) and BTech (Dairy Science & Technology) if they fulfil the below-mentioned criteria:

• • Must have cleared the HSC exam of Kerala or equivalent from a recognised board
  • Must have secured a minimum 50% marks in Mathematics, as well as 50% aggregate in Physics and Chemistry

However, candidates who have passed Higher Secondary Examination, Kerala, or Examinations recognized as equivalent thereto, with 45% aggregate in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together are eligible for admission under Management Quota in Private Self Financing Engineering Colleges/Government Controlled Self Financing Engineering Colleges.

• In case, a candidate has not studied Chemistry, the marks obtained in Computer Science shall be considered
• In case, the candidate has not studied Chemistry and Computer Science, the marks obtained in Biotechnology shall be considered
• In case, the candidate has not studied Chemistry, Computer Science and Biotechnology, the marks obtained in Biology shall be considered

The marks as shown in the mark list of the qualifying examination obtained from the respective Higher Secondary Board shall be considered for determining academic eligibility

• Qualification for BTech (DSc & Tech): Candidates are eligible to apply under this category if they have:

• • Passed HSC exam of Kerala or its equivalent with 50% marks in Mathematics or Biology
  • Secured an aggregate of 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology

Such candidates will need to pursue a make-up course in Basic Mathematics (2+0) credits or Applied Biology (1+1) credit as the case may be.

Relaxation in marks

• Candidates belonging to socially and economically backward classes get a relaxation of 5% in minimum marks obtained in the qualifying examination requirement
• They only need 45% marks in Mathematics/ Biology and 45% aggregate in Mathematics/ Biology, Physics and Chemistry put together

Nationality Criteria

Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply for KEAM 2023. Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)/Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card Holders shall be treated at par with Indian citizens for the purpose of admission. However, PIO/OCI candidates will not be eligible to claim any relaxation meant for reserved category candidates.

Indian citizens will further be classified as Keralites and Non-Keralites.

KEAM 2023 Application Form Correction

Candidates who have submitted online applications for KEAM-2023 can correct their Photo, Signature and Name online at KEAM 2023 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 ‘Name’ can inform the matter through e-mail (ceekinfo.cee@kerala.gov.in) before the deadline.

KEAM 2023 Exam Centre

Note that KEAm 2023 exam will be held across the following centres allocated in:

• Selected venues in all Districts in Kerala
• Mumbai
• New Delhi
• Dubai

No request for change in the exam centre once allotted will be entertained. 

KEAM 2023 Exam Pattern

KEAM 2023 exam pattern is given below:

• Exam Mode: Offline (pen-paper based)
• Number of Papers: 2
• Question Paper type: Objective (MCQs), there will be 5 options against each question.
• Total no. of questions per paper: 120
• Marks awarded for correct answer: 4
• Marks deducted for wrong answer: 1
• Total marks per paper: 480
• Exam duration for each paper: 2 hours 30 minutes

KEAM 2023 Syllabus

The syllabus of KEAM 2023 is prescribed by CEE Kerala. The KEAM syllabus 2023 comprises all three subjects – Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics. KEAM syllabus is based on class 11 and 12 examinations. The weightage of the subjects in KEAM 2023 will be 5:3:2 in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.

KEAM 2023 Syllabus for Paper 1

Paper I of KEAM 2023 will include both physics & chemistry sections.

Physics: KEAM question paper for physics will include questions from the below-enlisted topics

Chemistry: KEAM question paper for chemistry will include questions from the below-enlisted topics

KEAM 2023 Syllabus for Paper 2

Paper 2 of KEAM 2023 will include only the maths section.

Mathematics: KEAM question paper for mathematics will include questions from the below-enlisted topics

Download KEAM 2023 Syllabus

How to Prepare for KEAM 2023

With more than 1 lakh candidates appearing for the entrance examination, the candidates need a well strategic plan to score better marks in KEAM 2023. KEAM preparation tips aim to provide proper planning on what can be done to achieve a good score. 

The basic things are:

• Know KEAM 2023 syllabus
• Stay updated with the KEAM exam pattern 
• Plan a proper timetable

Some important tips:

• Start with the basics
• Make sure to study daily
• Practice with sample papers
• Revise what you have studied
• Avoid adding new topics at the last minute of preparation
• Include breaks

Also Read:

• Detailed KEAM 2023 preparation plan

Books for KEAM 2023

Check below the subject wise best books for KEAM 2023 preparation:

KEAM 2023 Selection Process

Candidates can check the selection process for KEAM 2023 below:

• Apply for KEAM 2023: All candidates have to fill KEAM application form, even if they are applying for medical, agriculture, forestry, veterinary, fisheries, architecture, and pharmacy courses
• Download admit card: The candidates who have applied for the engineering courses have to download the entrance test admit card.
• KEAM exam: Engineering aspirants have to appear in KEAM 2023 paper 1 and paper 2 exams.
• Check answer key and result: The result of KEAM 2023 engineering entrance exam and also answer keys will be displayed on the official website.
• CAP: All candidates whose names appear on the KEAM merit list have to appear for the centralised admission process (CAP) for seat allotment in the colleges.

KEAM 2023 Selection Process

KEAM 2023 Admit Card

The admit card of KEAM 2023 is issued to all registered candidates over the official website. To download the admit card candidates have to visit the KEAM 2023 candidate login window and enter the application number and password. It is mandatory to bring the KEAM 2023 admit card to the exam centre without which they will not be able to sit for the entrance examination.

The admit card is issued online only. By no other means, CEE is going to send the admit card to the candidates. Hence candidates have to download the admit card responsibly. The venue of the examination and timetable will be noted on the admit card. The candidates whose applications are rejected will not get any admit card and a rejection memo will be issued to them.

Note that, defects if any in the KEAM admit card, should be rectified within the dates specified in the notification pertaining to the download of admit cards. 

KEAM 2023 Answer Key

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations publishes the answer keys of both the papers of the Engineering Entrance Examination on the website of the CEE.

Challenging the answer keys: If any candidate has any complaint regarding the KEAM 2023 answer keys, they have to submit the challenge to the CEE in writing along with supporting documents and a fee of INR 100/- per question. The submission must be via a DD in favour of CEE, payable at Thiruvananthapuram, within 5 days from the date of publication of the answer keys on the website of the CEE. 

If the challenges are accepted, the challenge fee against the questions will be refunded. Necessary modifications will be made in the published answer keys and the marks for the deleted questions, if any, shall be distributed. The final answer key with all changes shall be uploaded on the official website and candidates can check it. Based on the final answer key, marks will be calculated for the KEAM result.

KEAM 2023 Result

KEAM 2023 result is published as rank lists. Rank lists are published by the CEE separately for all courses - Engineering Courses, Architecture Course, Medical & Medical Allied courses (except BAMS), BAMS Course, and BPharm Course.

KEAM 2023 rank list for engineering

The engineering rank list is prepared based on giving an equal weightage of 50:50 to the score obtained in the Entrance Examination for Engineering (Paper I & Paper II put together), and the grade/marks obtained in the final year of the qualifying examination for Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together. In case, the candidate has not studied Chemistry, the marks obtained in Computer Science shall be considered. In case, the candidate has not studied Chemistry and Computer Science, the marks obtained in Biotechnology shall be considered. In case, the candidate has not studied Chemistry, Computer Science and Biotechnology, the marks obtained in Biology shall be considered. 

KEAM 2023 rank list for BPharm

BPharm merit list is prepared on the basis of index marks calculated as follows:

• The Chemistry score obtained from the Paper-I of Kerala Engineering Entrance Examination will be multiplied by 2.25 and added to the Physics score obtained from the Paper-I of the Kerala Engineering Entrance Examination.
• The sum so obtained will be multiplied by a factor 2/3 to calculate the index mark for ranking the candidates for the BPharm course. The maximum index score will be 480. 

Rank List for MBBS/BDS/BHMS/BSMS/BUMS/Ayurveda Courses

The rank list is prepared on the basis of rank obtained in NEET-UG 2023 subject to the Nativity conditions.

Rank List for Architecture

The rank list shall be prepared by giving equal weightage to the score obtained in the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) and to the marks/grades obtained in the Qualifying Examination by the candidate (As per guidelines of the Council of Architecture, India).

KEAM 2023 Counselling

After the announcement of KEAM results, candidates whose names appear in the rank list released by CEE can participate in KEAM counselling process. KEAM counselling process is held in three rounds along with one mop-up round. Through KEAM counselling candidates are allotted seats on the basis of their preferences and the availability of seats in a particular college and course. KEAM 2023 counselling is called the centralised admission process.

The Centralised Allotment Process will be done through the Single Window System (SWS) to give allotments to the various courses and colleges under the Engineering/ Architecture/ Pharmacy/Medical streams in the State. This is a system of ‘Allotments through Online Submission of Options’. The options are the willingness of a candidate who qualified with a rank in the rank lists of KEAM-2023 to join a course-college combination prioritised as per his/her aspiration and desire.

Seats in Government/Aided/KAU/KVASU/KUFOS/Govt Cost-sharing/ Private Self Financing/Autonomous Colleges to be allotted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations are included in the CAP and are done as per the provisions of allotment.

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