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

Kerala Engineering Agricultural Medical Entrance Exam 2026 ( KEAM )

Mamona Majumder
Updated on Oct 7, 2025 16:38 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 2026 exam. 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.

Table of content
  • KEAM 2026 Answer Key PDFs
  • KEAM 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule (Tentative)
  • 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
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KEAM 2026 Answer Key PDFs

DeskCalendarAnswer Key: Apr ' 26

On each day of the KEAM exam, the memory-based KEAM question, answer keys and solutions are released by experts after the exam. These memory-based answer keys can also be used to calculate scores until the official KEAM 2026 answer keys are released.

KEAM 2026 answer key PDFs by CEE will be made available in the tables below:

KEAM 2026 Engineering Answer Key PDFs by CEE

KEAM 2026 Exam Date (Tentative) Answer key PDFs
April 2026 Will be available here
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April 2026 Will be available here
April 2026 Will be available here

KEAM 2026 Pharmacy Answer Key PDFs by CEE:

KEAM 2026 Exam Date Answer key PDFs
April 2026 Will be available here
April 2026 Will be available here

📎Last 10 Year KEAM Question Paper PDF

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Q:   When will CEE release the KEAM answer keys 2026?
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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.

Q:   What is the last date to challenge KEAM answer key?
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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.

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KEAM 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule (Tentative)

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

DatesUpcoming 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
May ' 26

KEAM 2026 scores publication

TENTATIVE
May ' 26 - Jun ' 26

KEAM 2026 facility to submit 10+2 marks

TENTATIVE
Jun ' 26

KEAM 2026 rank list release date for engineering and pharmacy

TENTATIVE
Jul ' 26

KEAM 2026 counselling option registration for BTech - Round 1

TENTATIVE
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KEAM 2026 Candidate Response Sheet

CEE will release the candidates’ examination responses for the KEAM 2026 Engineering/Pharmacy Computer-Based Test (CBT) Entrance Examination. Candidates can view their responses by logging into the KEAM-2026 Candidate Portal on the official website, cee.kerala.gov.in. The KEAM 2026 candidate response sheet has the answers marked by the candidates on the exam day.

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Q:   What is the KEAM candidate response sheet?
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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.

Q:   When will CEE release the KEAM response sheet?
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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.

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How to Download Official KEAM Answer Key 2026

The answer keys are made available separately for all shifts of the engineering and pharmacy exams. The KEAM answer keys are released in PDF format, and candidates do not need any login details to access the provisional answer key.

Just click on the answer key PDF link for KEAM answer key for your exam date and shift. The PDF file will open, and you can save it to calculate scores.

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Q:   How to Challenge KEAM Answer Key?
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  • 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.
  • Candidates who wish to challenge the KEAM answer key must pay a fee of INR 200/- for each question they want to contest.
  • Challenges submitted without the required payment will not be accepted. If the challenge is valid and verified, the fee for that question will be refunded.
  • Any refunds will be sent to the bank account number that candidates provided in their KEAM 2026 application form.
  • Please note that complaints received after the deadline and without the payment will not be considered, and challenges submitted by mail, email, or in person will not be accepted either.
Q:   What details are given in the KEAM answer key?
A: 

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.

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How to Challenge KEAM Answer Key 2026?

In case any candidate is not satisfied with the official KEAM answer keys, they can challenge the same by registering on the KEAM objection window.

To challenge, candidates can follow the steps below:

  • 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, 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.

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 2026 result shall be calculated.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How much marks is needed to pass the KEAM engineering exam?
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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. If they don't meet this score, they will not be included in the rankings.

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

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Final KEAM 2026 Answer Key

The KEAM 2026 final answer key is released after the challenge received by CEE from the candidates on the provisional answer keys.
If the challenges are accepted, the challenge fee against the questions will be refunded. Necessary changes 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.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   I was not able to attend the KEAM exam, will there be any re-examination?
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The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (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.

Q:   Will CEE refund the KEAM answer key challenge fee?
A: 
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.
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KEAM Previous Year Answer Keys

Candidates can check the KEAM answer keys from the previous years below:

KEAM 2025 Answer Keys

KEAM 2025 Engineering Answer Key PDFs by CEE

KEAM 2025 Exam Date Question Papers
23 April 2025 Download answer key PDF
25 April 2025

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26 April 2025 Download answer key PDF
27 April 2025 Download answer key PDF
28 April 2025 Download answer key PDF
29 April 2025 Download answer key PDF

KEAM 2025 Pharmacy Answer Key PDFs by CEE:

KEAM 2025 Exam Date Question Papers
24 April 2025

Download answer key PDF - Forenoon

Download answer key PDF - Afternoon

29 April 2025 Download answer key PDF

Check the KEAM 2025 final answer key below:

KEAM 2024 Answer Keys

KEAM 2024 Engineering Answer Key PDFs by CEE

KEAM 2025 Exam Date Question Papers
05 June 2025 Download PDF
06 June 2025 Download PDF
07 June 2025 Download PDF
08 June 2025 Download PDF
09 June 2025 Download PDF

KEAM 2024 Pharmacy Answer Key PDFs by CEE:

KEAM 2025 Exam Date Question Papers
10 June 2025 Download PDF

Check KEAM 2024 final answer key below

KEAM 2023 Answer Keys

KEAM 2023 Answer Key for Paper 1 (Physics and Chemistry):

Paper 1 Version

Answer Key PDF (2023)

A1

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A2

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A3

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A4

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KEAM 2023 Answer Key for Paper 2 (Maths):

Paper 2 Versions

Answer Key PDF (2023)

B1

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B2

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B3

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B4

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KEAM Answer Keys 2022- 2014

Check more KEAM answer keys from previous years in the table below:

Year

Paper 1 answer key

Paper 2 answer key

2022

Check Here

Check Here

2021

Download PDF

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2020

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2019

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2018

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2017

Download here

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2016

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2015

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2014

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many papers are there in KEAM?
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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.

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.

Q:   Can I challenge the final KEAM answer key?
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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, 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.

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.

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KEAM 2026 Answer Key FAQs

Check below some of the most frequently asked questions on the KEAM answer keys 2026:

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Q:   What is the KEAM answer key challenge fee?
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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.

Q:   When will the final KEAM 2026 answer key release?
A: 

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.

Q:   How to download official KEAM answer key?
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To download the KEAM answer key, candidates can follow the steps below: Step-1: Go to cee. Kerala. Gov. In. Step-2: Then click the download KEAM answer key link. Step-3: Thereafter select the question paper set. Step-4: The pdf of the KEAM answer key opens on the screen. Step-5: Download the PDF and start calculating the score.

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Answered 2 weeks ago

KEAM cutoff is the last rank at which admission was ceased against a given course and institute.

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Manori Patra

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

A few days after the KEAM counselling ends, the KEAM last ranks are uploaded for all courses and institutes on the official website of KEAM - cee.kerala.gov.in.

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Abhay Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

CEE will release the complete schedule for KEAM counselling after the KEAM 2026 results are out. The KEAM option registration and allotment will be made available round wise on the official website - cee.kerala.gov.in.

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Mamona Majumder

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 weeks ago

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.

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Nishtha Shrivastava

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

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.

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Abhishek Chaudhary

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

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.

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Virajita Choudhury

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 2 weeks ago

Solving past year papers of KEAM, has the following benefits:

  1. Candidates get insights into the exam pattern and marking scheme.
  2. Candidates can analyse the past years papers to identify the high-weightage topics in the exam.
  3. Previous year papers help the candidates to improve their speed and accuracy.

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Chanchal Pandey

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

For admission into CET Trivandrum BTech courses, students must register and appear for the KEAM exam. It is a state-level entrance exam conducted by CEE Kerala. Students can check below to know the category-wise application fees:

CategoryKEAM Application Fees 2025
General INR 875 
SC INR 375

Note: The above-mentioned application fees is as per official sources.

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Shailja Rawat

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

KEAM is a state-level entrance examination accepted by many BTech-offering colleges, including CET Trivandrum. As per the KEAM schedule, the exam was held from Apr 22, 2025 to Apr 30, 2025. For the exam session, i.e., 2026, the exam date has not been released yet. However, as per sources collated

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Shailja Rawat

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

CET Trivandrum only accepts KEAM for admission to its BTech courses. Once students have taken the exam, they are required to take part in KEAM counselling. In this counselling, students are allocated a BTech seat based on scores obtained by them in the aforementioned exam. The college may conduct a

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Shailja Rawat

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