What is the KEAM candidate response sheet?

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.

When will CEE release the KEAM response sheet?

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.

When will CEE release the KEAM answer keys 2026?

CEE will release the KEAM 2026 answer keys in April 2026, tentatively, after the exam in all shifts is completed. Answer keys will be uploaded at cee.kerala.gov.in with candidate response sheets and question papers. Candidates can download the KEAM 2026 answer key PDFs to calculate their probable score in the exam before the result is published.

What is the last date to challenge KEAM answer key?

The last date to challenge the KEAM answer key will be notified with the release of the KEAM 2026 answer keys. CEE releases the KEAM answer key online in PDF format. The provisional KEAM answer key is also made available for challenges. After the challenges are received, they are scrutinised and a final KEAM answer key is released. To challenge, candidates can follow the steps below: Candidates can submit challenges against the KEAM answer key 2025, if any, through the Candidate Portal. By selecting the applicable links 'Answer Key Challenge (Engineering), Answer Key Challenge (Pharmacy)' in the Candidate Portal, candidates can enter the details of the complaints in the answer key/question. If the complaint filed is found to be genuine, the fee remitted while filing the complaint will be refunded. Complaints received after the stipulated date and without the requisite fee will not be considered under any circumstances. Complaints received by Email/Fax will not be considered on any account. The objection window is made available on the official website after the release of the answer keys for KEAM. Submitted objections are scrutinised by the expert committee at CEE. The authorities will then release the KEAM final answer key. The final answer keys released will not be subjected to any revision. The decision made will be final. No further objections will be entertained on the same. Based on the final answer key, the KEAM result is calculated.

What details are given in the KEAM answer key?

In the KEAM answer key, candidates can check the questions asked in the exan, the options and the correct answer. Candidates can check KEAM answer keys to calculate their probable scores in the exam. KEAM question paper and answers keys are made available for all shisfts in PDF format that the candidates can download form the official website after the exam.

What is the KEAM answer key challenge fee?

Candidates who wish to challenge the KEAM answer key must pay a fee of INR 200/- online for each question they want to contest. Candidates can submit the KEAM answer key 2026 challenge, if any, regarding the answer keys and questions through the KEAM 2026 candidate portal. By selecting the applicable links 'Answer Key Challenge (Engineering), Answer Key Challenge (Pharmacy)' in the Candidate Portal, candidates can enter the details about the complaints in the answer key/question.

When will the final KEAM 2026 answer key release?

The KEAM 2026 final answer keys will be released after the provisional answer key challenge window closes. Candidates can submit challenges against the KEAM answer key 2026, if any, through the Candidate Portal. By selecting the applicable links 'Answer Key Challenge (Engineering), Answer Key Challenge (Pharmacy)' in the Candidate Portal, candidates can enter the details of the complaints in the answer key/question. After reviewing all the challenges, the KEAM final answer key PDFs will be uploaded on the official website with changes, if any.

Where to find the KEAM question papers?

KEAM question papers can be downloaded from the official website cee.kerala.gov.in. In. KEAM is held in CBT mode with one paper that has three sections (Maths, Physics, Chemistry) for BTech candidates and two (Physics, Chemistry) for BPharm candidates. The KEAM 2026 entrance exam for engineering courses will consist of 150 questions, with Mathematics having 75 questions, Physics having 45 questions, and Chemistry having 30 questions. Candidates will have 180 minutes to complete the exam. For candidates appearing for KEAM 2026 BPharm ONLY, the entrance exam will have 45 questions in Physics and 30 questions in Chemistry, to be completed within 90 minutes. Each correct answer will fetch candidates four marks, while every incorrect answer will result in a deduction of one mark.

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.

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

For those interested in the BPharm course, candidates must score at least a minimum normalised score of 10 in KEAM 2026. Those who do not reach this score will not be considered for the BPharm rank list.

I was not able to attend the KEAM exam, will there be any re-examination?

CEE has officially stated that candidates who miss the KEAM entrance exam will not be given another chance, as no re-examination will be conducted for absentees.

Will CEE refund the KEAM answer key challenge fee?

If the challenges are accepted, the KEAM answer key 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.

How many papers are there in KEAM?

There is only 1 paper in KEAM. KEAM 2026 will be held in computer-based test mode, and there will be one paper with three sections (Maths, Physics, Chemistry) for BTech candidates, and two (Physics, Chemistry) for BPharm candidates.

Can I challenge the final KEAM answer key?

NO. The KEAM final answer key cannot be challenged. Candidates can only challenge the provisional keys. Candidates who wish to challenge the KEAM answer key must pay a fee of INR 200/- for each question they want to contest. Candidates can submit the KEAM answer key 2026 challenge, if any, through the KEAM 2026 candidate portal. By selecting the applicable links 'Answer Key Challenge (Engineering), Answer Key Challenge (Pharmacy)' in the Candidate Portal, candidates can enter the details about the complaints in the answer key/question. Complaints received after the stipulated date and without the requisite fee will not be considered under any circumstances. Complaints received by Email/Fax will not be considered on any account.

KEAM 2026 Answer Key: Release Date, Check Engineering & Pharmacy PDFs Here

Q: How to Challenge KEAM Answer Key?

Candidates can submit KEAM answer key 2026 challenge, if any, through KEAM 2026 candidate portal. By selecting applicable links 'Answer Key Challenge (Engineering), Answer Key Challenge (Pharmacy)' in Candidate Portal, candidates can enter details about complaints in answer key/question. Candidates who wish to challenge KEAM answer key must pay a fee of INR 200/- for each question they want to contest. Challenges submitted without required payment will not be accepted. If challenge is valid and verified, the fee for that question will be refunded. Any refunds will be sent to bank account number that candidates provided in their KEAM 2026 application form. Please note that complaints received after deadline and without payment will not be considered, and challenges submitted by mail, email, or in person will not be accepted either.

Q: How to download official KEAM answer key?

Go to the official website of KEAM. Then click download KEAM answer key link. Select the question paper set. Download the PDF and start calculating the score.

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Admit Card - 1 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 Dec 18, 2025 01:28 IST

By Mamona Majumder, Assistant Manager

KEAM 2026 Answer Key: CEE will release the KEAM answer key 2026 online at cee.kerala.gov.in after the exam ends. The candidates will be able to check the shift and day wise KEAM answer key PDFs along with the official KEAM 2026 question paper PDFs. Initially, the provisional KEAM 2026 answer keys will be released, which will be open to challenges from the candidates. The KEAM answer keys will have the correct answers to all the questions asked in the KEAM. After the challenges are received, they are scrutinised and a final KEAM answer key is released. Based on the answers in the KEAM final answer key, the KEAM 2026 result is prepared.

The KEAM 2026 response sheets, which will have the answers marked by the candidates on the exam day, will also be uploaded under the KEAM 2026 candidate portal. Comparing the KEAM answer key 2026 and the response sheet, candidates can calculate their estimated scores in the exam. To calculate scores using the KEAM 2026 answer key, candidates have to use the marking scheme followed in the exam. Check all details of the KEAM 2026 answer key on this page below.

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KEAM 2026 Answer Key PDFs
KEAM 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule OUT
KEAM 2026 Candidate Response Sheet
How to Download Official KEAM Answer Key 2026
How to Challenge KEAM Answer Key 2026?
Final KEAM 2026 Answer Key
KEAM Previous Year Answer Keys
KEAM 2026 Answer Key FAQs

KEAM 2026 Answer Key PDFs

DeskCalendar Answer Key: Apr ' 26

KEAM 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule OUT

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of KEAM 2026 exam

Dates	Upcoming Exam Dates
Apr ' 26	KEAM 2026 answer key release date TENTATIVE
Apr ' 26 - May ' 26	KEAM 2026 answer key challenge window TENTATIVE
May ' 26	KEAM 2026 final answer keys and response sheet released on TENTATIVE
10 May ' 26	KEAM 2026 scores publication on or before
May ' 26 - Jun ' 26	KEAM 2026 facility to submit 10+2 marks TENTATIVE
20 Jun ' 26	KEAM 2026 rank list release for engineering and pharmacy on or before
Jul ' 26	KEAM 2026 counselling option registration for BTech - Round 1 TENTATIVE
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