
The KLEE (Kerala Law Entrance Exam) exam is expected in May 2026. It is a state-level law entrance exam conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations, Government of Kerala. The exam is conducted for admission to the 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB courses offered at the colleges in Kerala. The KLEE exam is held online as a computer-based test.
Candidates interested in participating in the KLEE entrance exam have to meet the KLEE 2026 eligibility criteria. The registration for the KLEE exam will be online. The Kerala exam cell also conducts the KLEE LLM entrance exam for admission to the PG in Law course. The KLEE exam dates will be available on the CEE Kerala website.
Candidates who want to appear for the KLEE should start their preparation and practice with the previous year's paper to get an idea of the exam. The KLEE Application Form 2026 will be released soon. Check the information regarding the application, syllabus, pattern, and other details here.
- What is KLEE?
- KLEE 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
- KLEE 2026 Application Form
- KLEE Exam Notification 2026
- KLEE Syllabus 2026
- KLEE Preparation Tips 2026
- KLEE Admit Card 2026
- KLEE Answer Key and Question Paper 2026
- KLEE Result 2026
- KLEE 2026 Admission Process
- KLEE Counselling 2026
- KLEE Cutoff 2026
What is KLEE?
Kerala Law Entrance Exam (KLEE) is an entrance exam held for admission in government law colleges and government merit seats in private self-financing law colleges. The law courses for which KLEE is held are 3-year LLB, 5-year LLB, and LLM. Candidates who pass the exam can participate in the KLEE centralised allotment process (CAP) for the allotment of seats in the law colleges. There are 4 law colleges and around 20 private self-financing law colleges in Kerala that participate in CAP.
The exam is held in a computer-based test format at various test centres in the state of Kerala. In the KLEE exam, 200 MCQ-type questions are asked. The total marks on the paper are 600, and the exam duration is two hours. Separate exams are held for 3-year LLB, 5-year LLB, and LLM courses.
KLEE 2026 Highlights
To know important details of the KLEE exam at a glance, check the table below.
| Features |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name |
Kerala Law Entrance Exam (KLEE) |
| Conducting body |
Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala |
| Exam frequency |
Once in a year |
| Exam purpose |
Admission to 3 years LLB, 5 years LLB and LLM courses |
| Exam mode |
Computer-based test (CBT) |
| Exam duration |
2 hours |
| Number of seats |
3 years LLB - 826 seats, 5 years LLB - 2,472 seats, and LLM - 115 seats |
| Counselling |
Via online centralised allotment process (CAP) |
| Accepting colleges |
Government colleges - 4, and Private self-financing colleges - Around 20 |
| Official website |
cee.kerala.gov.in |
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- Law colleges in Kerala
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KLEE 2026 Contact Information
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations
Fifth Floor, Housing Board Buildings
Santhi Nagar, Thiruvananthapuram-695 001
Fax: 0471-2337228
E-mail: ceekinfo@cee.kerala.gov.in
Commonly asked questions
The Kerala Law Entrance Exam (KLEE) is conducted by Commissioner of Entrance Examinations, Government of Kerala for admission to the three-year and five-year LLB.
The KLEE exam conducted once in a year for the admission to the 3 years LLB, 5 years LLB and LLM courses.
KLEE Entrance Exam is conducted for admission to 3-year LLB, 5-year LLB, and LLM in Kerala's government law colleges and government merit seats in private self-financing law colleges.
KLEE 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of KLEE 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| To Be Notified | KLEE 2026 Application (5-year and 3-year LLB) TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | KLEE Admit Card 2026 (5-year LLB & 3-year LLB) TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | KLEE 2026 Application Correction Facility Last Date (5-year and 3-year LLB) TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | KLEE 2026 Provisional Answer Key 5-year LLB TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | KLEE 2026 Provisional Answer Key 3-year LLB TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | KLEE 2026 Exam (3-year LLB and 5-year LLB) TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | KLEE 2026 Application (LLM) TENTATIVE |
KLEE 2026 Application Form
Registration: To be notified
CEE Kerala releases the KLEE 2026 application forms at, cee.kerala.gov.in.
KLEE Application Process 2026
The application process is as follows,
- Registration
- Fill the application form
- Pay the application fee
- Upload scanned documents
- Print the acknowledgement form
The fee is given in the table below,
| Category |
Fee for 3 year LLB and 5 years LLB |
Fee for LLM |
|---|---|---|
| General / SEBC |
INR 900 |
INR 900 |
| SC / ST |
INR 450 |
INR 450 |
Direct Link to apply for KLEE LLM 2026: to be updated
KLEE 2026 Eligibility Criteria
For 3 years LLB
- Candidates should be Indian citizens.
- They should be a graduate of a recognised university.
- Minimum marks in graduation should be 45% for general category, 42% for EWS category, and 40% for SC / ST category
- No upper age limit or lower age limit criteria for three-year LLB course.
For 5 years LLB
- Applicants should be Indian citizens.
- Candidates should have passed / appearing in class 10+2 examination.
- Minimum marks in graduation should be 45% for general category, 43% for EWS category, and 40% for SC / ST category.
- Must be 17 years.
For LLM
- Candidates should be Indian citizens.
- Candidates must have an LLB degree (5 year / 3-year course).
- Minimum marks in graduation should be 45% for general category, 42% for EWS category, and 40% for SC / ST category.
- No upper age limit or lower age limit for admission to law courses.
Commonly asked questions
The last date to fill out the KLEE 2026 application form will be released soon.
| Course | KLEE 2026 Last Application Date |
| KLEE 2026 application ends for 5-Year LLB | to be announced |
| KLEE 2026 application ends for 3-Year LLB | to be announced |
| KLEE 2026 application ends for LLM | to be announced |
The Kerala Law Entrance Exam 2026 application form for 3-year LLB and 5-year LLB programmes will be released on the official website of CEE Kerala, cee.kerala.gov.in. Candidates need to note that the KLEE 2026 application form forms for 3-year LLB, 5-year LLB, and LLM courses are different. All the important dates related to the KLEE application forms will provided here, once the application process starts:
| Course | KLEE 2026 Application Date |
| KLEE 2026 Application Process for 5-year LLB/ 3-year LLB | to be announced |
| KLEE 2026 Application Process for LLM | to be announced |
There is no provision of the application correction window for KLEE application form. Thus, once candidates submit the KLEE application form, they will not be able to edit it. Thus, while filling out the KLEE application form candidates need to be very careful and need to consider the following points to avoid mistakes in filling out the form:
- Refer to your original documents and enter details accordingly.
- Always enter your name, parents' names, date of birth and other crucial details according to your official documents such as, voter ID, Aadhar Card, and HSC admit card.
- Cross-check all the details twice that you enter and then submit the form.
KLEE Exam Notification 2026
The KLEE 2026 notification will mention the following details regarding the exam-
Commonly asked questions
The Entrance Examination for admission to the LLM curse is a Computer Based Test (CBT). The Questions of the Entrance Examination is of objective type. The questions shall be of the standard of LLB Examination. The LLM paper has 2 parts - part A and part B. There are a total of 200 questions in the exam. Part A has 100 questions and part 2 has 100 questions. Part A has 4 sections and Part B has 6 sections.
Part A of KLEE:
Part A on KLEE LLM syllabus has the following topics:
- Jurisprudence
- Constitutional Law
- Law of Crimes
- Law of Contract
Part B of KLEE:
In Part B of KLEE syllabus for LLM, the following topics are included:
- Public International Law
- Administrative Law
- Law of Property
- Company Law
- Interpretation of statutes
- Law of Torts
The CEE Kerala examination board will conduct the KLEE LLM 2026 exam tentatively in August 2026 in a computer based mode at the designated centres across the state.
KLEE notification 2026 is expected to be released in May. The notification will be released on the website- cee.kerala.gov.in/cee
KLEE Syllabus 2026
CEE does not provide the detailed syllabus of the KLEE exam. However, CEE provides information about the sections to be asked in the exam. Both 5-years LLB and 3-years LLB have the same syllabus.
| Sections |
Topics Generally Asked |
|---|---|
| General English |
Reading Comprehension, Word Usage, Vocabulary, Grammar, Inference-based questions, Synonyms, Antonyms, Foreign Words/Phrase, Para Jumbles, etc |
| General Knowledge |
International events, UN bodies, Major developments in the areas of sports, geopolitics and important environmental agreements; Current affairs; Eminent personalities; Sports; Awards and honours; etc |
| Arithmetic and Mental Ability |
Average, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Time & Distance, Time & Work, Simplification, Ratio and Proportion, Simple / Compound Interest, Problems based on age |
| Aptitude for Legal Studies |
Law of Torts, Vicarious Liability, Strict Liability, Law of Crimes, Contracts and, Constitutional Law, International Law, Intellectual Property Rights, Legal Awareness covering Constitutional Law and Polity |
KLEE 2026 syllabus for LLM:
There are 2 parts to the KLEE LLM entrance exam. The questions in the KLEE LLM entrance exam are of the LLB examination standard.
| KLEE LLM Part A syllabus |
KLEE LLM Part B syllabus |
|---|---|
| Jurisprudence |
Public International Law |
| Administrative Law |
|
| Law of Property |
|
| -- |
Interpretation of Statutes |
| -- |
Law of Torts |
KLEE 2026 Exam Pattern- For 3 years and 5 years LLB
The distribution of marks in KLEE 2026 for three-years LLB course is as follows:
| Sections |
No. of questions |
Maximum marks |
|---|---|---|
| General English |
60 questions |
180 marks |
| General Knowledge |
45 questions |
135 marks |
| Arithmetic and Mental Ability |
25 questions |
75 marks |
| Aptitude for Legal Studies |
70 questions |
210 marks |
| Total |
200 questions |
600 marks |
KLEE 2026 Exam Pattern for LLM
The distribution of marks in LLM KLEE is as follows:
Part A
| Sections |
No. of questions |
Maximum marks |
|---|---|---|
| Jurisprudence |
25 |
75 |
| 25 |
75 |
|
| 25 |
75 |
|
| 25 |
75 |
|
| Total |
100 |
300 |
Part B
| Sections |
No. of questions |
Maximum marks |
|---|---|---|
| Public International Law |
20 |
60 |
| Administrative Law |
20 |
60 |
| Law of Property |
20 |
60 |
| 20 |
60 |
|
| Interpretation of statutes |
10 |
30 |
| Law of Torts |
10 |
30 |
| Total |
100 |
300 |
Commonly asked questions
KLEE 2026 syllabus has the following sections: General English, Arithmetic and Mental Ability, GK, and Aptitude for Legal Studies.
KLEE 2026 General English syllabus has the following topics-
- Reading Comprehension,
- Word Usage,
- Vocabulary,
- Grammar,
- Inference-based questions,
- Synonyms,
- Antonyms,
- Foreign Words/Phrases,
- Para Jumbles, etc.
KLEE 2026 GK syllabus has the following topics-
- International events,
- UN bodies,
- Major developments in the areas of sports,
- geopolitics and important environmental agreements;
- Current affairs;
- Eminent personalities; Sports; Awards and honours; etc.
KLEE Preparation Tips 2026
Candidates can check some of the preparation tips below-
Commonly asked questions
Candidates can get KLEE previous year's question papers on the official website of CEE Kerala, cee.kerala.gov.in. Below are the steps to download: Go to the official website of CEE Kerala, cee.kerala.gov.in. Click on the 5 Year Integrated LLB/LLB/LLM link. Now, click on the "Answer Key" option and download the KLEE answer key of the respective law course. Note: The KLEE question paper is released with the KLEE question paper. Thus, to download the question paper, candidates need to download the answer key.
KLEE question paper consists of multiple choice questions (MCQs) for 5-year LLB, 3-year LLB and LLM programmes. Students have to select the correct answers among the multiple choices. They can skip questions if they do not know their answers. It is advised to attempt all questions because no negative marking is done. The option of marking for review is also available for questions in the KLEE question paper. Candidates can answer these questions later before clicking on the submit or end exam button.
The Entrance Examination for admission to the LLM curse is a Computer Based Test (CBT). The Questions of the Entrance Examination is of objective type. The questions shall be of the standard of LLB Examination. The LLM paper has 2 parts - part A and part B. There are a total of 200 questions in the exam. Part A has 100 questions and part 2 has 100 questions. Part A has 4 sections and Part B has 6 sections.
Part A of KLEE:
Part A on KLEE LLM syllabus has the following topics:
- Jurisprudence
- Constitutional Law
- Law of Crimes
- Law of Contract
Part B of KLEE:
In Part B of KLEE syllabus for LLM, the following topics are included:
- Public International Law
- Administrative Law
- Law of Property
- Company Law
- Interpretation of statutes
- Law of Torts
KLEE Admit Card 2026
Admit Card: To be notified
KLEE 2026 admit card will be released for all the registered candidates online on the official website, cee.kerala.gov.in. Admit cards will not be sent by post. The admit card is made available via separate links for 3 years LLB, 5 years LLB and LLM entrance exams.
The admit card contains the reporting time for the exam, the allotted exam centre, exam date, time and other important information. To download the KLEE 2026 admit card, candidates have to use their application number and password. Candidates have to carry the KLEE admit card on the day of the exam in printed format. The print must be coloured.
How to Download KLEE 2026 Admit Card?
To download the KLEE admit card, candidates have to follow the following process:
- Visit the official website of KLEE 2026, cee.kerala.gov.in.
- Access the candidate login.
- Login using the application number and password.
- Download the admit card.
- Get coloured printouts of the same to carry on the exam day.
KLEE 2026 Exam Day Guidelines
The exam day guidelines for the Kerala Law Entrance Exam are mentioned on the KLEE admit card. Candidates can also check out the exam day guidelines for KLEE 2026 below:
- Candidates must report to the exam centre at the time given by the exam authority.
- They will be provided with an access card on which their username, seat number, and roll number will be mentioned.
- All candidates must use the username to use the computer system that will be provided to them to take the KLEE 2026 exam.
- They also need to sit in the place that is mentioned in their access card (seat number).
- All exam takers are strictly prohibited from using a keyboard while taking the exam. Wherever the keyboard is required to take the examination, a virtual keyboard will appear on the computer screen.
- The exam takers will get a chance to take a 15-minute mock test that will help them understand how to take the KLEE 2026 exam in a computer-based mode.
KLEE 2026 Exam Schedule
The exam timings for KLEE 2026 LLM have been provided below:
| KLEE 2026 Schedule for LLM | |
|---|---|
| KLEE 2026 LLM exam date | to be announced |
| Registration / Reporting starts at the Exam Centre | 01:00 PM |
| Candidates' Entry starts to the Exam Hall | 2:30 PM |
| Last entry allowed to the exam centre | 2:45 PM |
| Mock Test (Familiarisation Session) for KLEE 2026 | 2:45 PM |
| KLEE 2026 Exam starts | 3:00 PM |
| KLEE 2026 Exam ends | 5:00 PM |
The KLEE 2026 exam schedule for 3-year LLB is mentioned below:
| KLEE 2026 Schedule for 3-year LLB | |
|---|---|
| KLEE 2026 3-year LLB exam date | to be announced |
| Registration / Reporting starts at the Exam Centre | 01:00 PM |
| Candidates' Entry starts to the Exam Hall | 2:30 PM |
| Mock Test (Familiarisation Session) for KLEE 2026 | 2:45 PM |
| KLEE 2026 Exam starts | 3:00 PM |
| KLEE 2026 Exam ends | 5:00 PM |
Check out the KLEE 2026 exam schedule for 5-year LLB below:
| KLEE 2026 Schedule for 5-year LLB | |
|---|---|
| KLEE 2026 5-year LLB exam date | to be announced |
| Registration / Reporting starts at the Exam Centre | 08:00 AM |
| Candidates' Entry starts to the Exam Hall | 9:30 AM |
| Last entry allowed to the exam centre | 9:45 AM |
| Mock Test (Familiarisation Session) for KLEE 2026 | 9:45 AM |
| KLEE 2026 Exam starts | 10:00 AM |
| KLEE 2026 Exam ends | 12:00 PM |
Commonly asked questions
If your unable to download your KLEE admit card, ensure the following things:
Your interconnection is working and stable. If your internet connection is not working and is unstable, you will not be able to download your admit card.
Make sure you enter your registration number / registration or payment reference ID, qualifying exam hall ticket number, and date of birth correctly.
If you are not able to download the KLEE admit card through a particular device, you need to use another device to do so.
If you fail to download the KLEE admit card event after using the methods, you need to contact the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations Kerala (CEE Kerala) by phone or by email. The email address and phone number of the helpdesk can be found on the official website of CEE Kerala.
KLEE 2026 admit cards for 5-year LLB, 3-year LLB and LLM courses will tentatively be released in August 2026 at cee.kerala.gov.in. The date for the release of admit card for each law course may be different. Thus, candidates will be able to check course-wise KLEE 2026 admit card release dates below:
| KLEE 2026 Admit Card Release Date | |
|---|---|
| 5-year LLB Admit Card | To be announced |
| 3-year LLB Admit Card | To be announced |
| LLM Admit Card | To be announced |
KLEE exam Admit card has the following details-
- Exam centre name and address
- Exam Timings
- Candidate's details: Name, signature, photograph, etc.
- Exam day instructions.
KLEE Answer Key and Question Paper 2026
Once the KLEE exam is over, CEE will release the answer key and question paper of KLEE. The answer key has the questions asked in the exam and the correct answers to them. Using the answer key, candidates will be able to cross-check their responses. They can know the number of correct and incorrect attempts. Using the marking scheme of the exam, they can then find out their probable score in the exam out of 600.
The KLEE 2026 answer key and questions shall be available in the form of a PDF file. Candidates can visit the website and download them.
Also Read: KLEE 2026 Participating Colleges and Seats
Commonly asked questions
Candidates will be able to raise objections to the KLEE 2026 answer key. CEE Kerala will release the dates regarding the windows to raise objections against the KLEE 2026 answer keys for 5-year LLB, 3-year LLB, and LLM courses separately.
After the release of the KLEE answer key 2026, the exam authority will declare the dates to challenge it. Candidates need to note that the final answer key cannot be challenged.
No specific details are required to download the KLEE answer key. The answer key functions more like a public document released on the CEE Kerala website, cee.kerala.gov.in.
Here's what to expect about the KLEE answer key:
- Public access: The KLEE answer key is generally available for anyone to download.
- Download format: The answer key is usually a PDF file that you can access and download without logging in.
Knowing your exam date (3 or 5-year LLB) might be helpful for sifting through different answer keys if both programs have their exams on separate days.
The KLEE Provisional Answer Key PDF will be released after the exam. KLEE Answer Key 2026 PDF will be released in two phases. First KLEE Provisional Answer Key and then the Final Answer Key. The KLEE 2026 Answer Key will be released on cee.kerala.gov.in/cee.
KLEE Result 2026
Result: To be notified
Commonly asked questions
The KLEE rank list indicates the scores obtained by the students in the exam, which is conducted for admission to different law colleges in Kerala KLEE. Rank List for KLEE includes the following details:
- Candidate's name
- KLEE application number
- Roll number
- Score
- Rank
Rank lists for 3-year LLB, 5-year LLB and LLM courses are released separately at cee.kerala.gov.in.
To check the KLEE result, visit the official website of CEE Kerala: cee.kerala.gov.in and the result will open in a new tab. Check your score and rank on scorecard.
The KLEE 2026 result for 5-year LLB, 3-year LLB and LLM courses will be released on the official website, cee.kerala.gov.in. Candidates will be able to download their KLEE result as a scorecard. The KLEE scorecard will contain important details about your performance in the Kerala Law Entrance Examination. The following details will be mainly mentioned on your KLEE scorecard:
- Candidate's Name
- Roll Number (used during the exam)
- Registration Number (assigned during application)
KLEE 2026 Admission Process
Commonly asked questions
Candidates who are pursuing the last year of their qualifying exam, i.e. graduation degree can apply for the KLEE LLM entrance exam. The prerequisite for the applcation is that the candidates must have their qualifying exam marksheet or provisional result during the counselling process.
After the release of the KLEE results 2026, the selected students will be qualified for the KLEE 2026 counseling.
The Kerala Law Entrance Exam admission process is filling the KLEE application form, downloading the admit card, appearing in the KLEE exam, checking results, and appearing in the KLEE counselling process.
KLEE Counselling 2026
Counselling: To be notified
Commonly asked questions
KLEE scorecard will include the following important details:
- Candidate's name
- KLEE Application number
- KLEE Roll number
- Percentage
- Scores
- Selected law course
Considering the aformentioned details, the KLEE seat allotment list will be released. This list includes names of candidates eligible for admission through KLEE.
The KLEE 2026 counseling will begin after the KLEE results, and the selected candidates will appear for the counseling process. KLEE counselling will be conducted in multiple rounds.
KLEE 2026 Counselling Process is online. Candidates need to register through the official portal, upload their documents, and participate in choice filling and seat allotment online. However, original document verification is done in person.
KLEE Cutoff 2026
Commonly asked questions
The KLEE cutoff is the minimum rank or score needed to secures admission in the Kerala Government law colleges through the Kerala Law Entrance Exam (KLEE).
The KLEE cutoff is calculated based on the given factors.
- Number of Candidates Appearing.
- Difficulty Level of the Exam.
- Seats Available.
- Category-wise Reservations.
- Previous Year Trends.
A score above 250 is considered good in the KLEE Exam. The minimum cutoff marks vary by candidate's category.
KLEE Exam
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KLEE Entrance Exam is conducted for admission to 3-year LLB, 5-year LLB, and LLM in Kerala's government law colleges and government merit seats in private self-financing law colleges.
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Contributor-Level 8
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A score above 250 is considered good in the KLEE Exam. The minimum cutoff marks vary by candidate's category.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 4 days ago
The KLEE cutoff is calculated based on the given factors.
- Number of Candidates Appearing.
- Difficulty Level of the Exam.
- Seats Available.
- Category-wise Reservations.
- Previous Year Trends.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 4 days ago
The KLEE cutoff is the minimum rank or score needed to secures admission in the Kerala Government law colleges through the Kerala Law Entrance Exam (KLEE).
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 4 days ago
KLEE 2026 Counselling Process is online. Candidates need to register through the official portal, upload their documents, and participate in choice filling and seat allotment online. However, original document verification is done in person.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 4 days ago
The KLEE 2026 counseling will begin after the KLEE results, and the selected candidates will appear for the counseling process. KLEE counselling will be conducted in multiple rounds.
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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 4 days ago
The Kerala Law Entrance Exam admission process is filling the KLEE application form, downloading the admit card, appearing in the KLEE exam, checking results, and appearing in the KLEE counselling process.
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Contributor-Level 8
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After the release of the KLEE results 2026, the selected students will be qualified for the KLEE 2026 counseling.
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Contributor-Level 8
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The KLEE Provisional Answer Key PDF will be released after the exam. KLEE Answer Key 2026 PDF will be released in two phases. First KLEE Provisional Answer Key and then the Final Answer Key. The KLEE 2026 Answer Key will be released on cee.kerala.gov.in/cee.
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Contributor-Level 8
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KLEE exam Admit card has the following details-
- Exam centre name and address
- Exam Timings
- Candidate's details: Name, signature, photograph, etc.
- Exam day instructions.
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