What is the selection process for engineering courses via KEAM?

The selectio process for engineering courses via KEAM includes: Qualifying KEAM exam: Engineering aspirants have to appear in KEAM CBT exam by hetting a normalised score of 10. Check answer key and result: The result of the KEAM engineering entrance exam and answer keys will be displayed on the official website. candidates can check their qualifying status. Submit plus two marks: The candidates who qualify the KEAM exam, have to submit the class 12 marks. KEAM ranks: The candidates who submit their plus two scores are included in the KEAM engineering rank list. The rabk list will be prepared by giving equal weightage to plus two marks and KEAM normalised scores. CAP: All candidates whose names appear on the KEAM engineering rank list have to appear for the centralised admission process (CAP) for seat allotment in the colleges.

I want to take admission to medical course, do I still need to apply for KEAM?

Yes. All candidates who are interested in admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, BHMS, BUMS courses in the state of Kerala have to apply for KEAM. But these aspirants will not have to appear for KEAM entrance exam. rather, they have to regster with their NEET scores and they will be granted seats bsed on their NEET ranks only. The KEAM entrance exam is applicable only to the engineering and BPharm aspirants.

Are scores of any other exam other than the KEAM exam accepted for engineering admission?

No. Apart from KEAM exam, scores of no other entrance exam are accepted for engineering admission in Kerala. All the participating colleges of KEAM for BTech admision will consider the KEAM rank for engineerig admisison. An equal weightage of 50:50 shall be given to the normalised score obtained in the KEAM Engineering exam and the grade/marks obtained in the final year of the qualifying examination (plus two) for Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together, after effecting the standardization procedure.

What is the admission criteria in engineering colleges - KEAM score or KEAM rank?

Admission is made based on KEAM ranks and not the scores. The scores are used to assign ranks to the candidates. KEAM scores with 10+2 standardised scores are used in the weightage of 50:50 to assign ranks. The KEAM 2026 rank lists PDF will be published separately for Engineering, Architecture, B.Pharma, MBBS / BDS / BHMS / BSMS / BUMS / Agriculture / Forestry / Veterinary / Co-operation & Banking / Climate Change & Environmental Science / B.Tech Biotechnology (under KAU) / Fisheries and B.A. MS will be published.

What is the official website for KEAM exam?

The official website for KEAM is cee.kerala.gov.in. On the offiial website, candidates can check all details regarding the KEAM exam and all the updates regarding it published there. It has to be noted that, all official notice for the exam must be checked on the official website. The KEAM application form should be accessed on the official website only.

Is it compulsory to apply for both KEAM and NEET simultaneously for considering allotment in medical courses of Kerala?

Definitely Yes. For medical courses, candidates have to apply for NEET conducted by NTA and qualify the NEET exam. Moreover, he/she must be an applicant for KEAM also. This means medical aspirant have to fill the KEAM application form and enter the NEET scores in the form. Admission in medical courses will be based on NEET scores.

When will KEAM 2026 exam be held?

The KEAM 2026 exam dates are as follows: KEAM Exam Date 2026 Timings April 13, 2026 Buffer Day April 16, 2026 Buffer Day April 17, 2026 2 to 5 PM April 18, 2026 2 to 5 PM April 19, 2026 2 to 5 PM April 20, 2026 2 to 5 PM April 21, 2026 2 to 5 PM April 22, 2026 2 to 5 PM April 23, 2026 2 to 5 PM April 24, 2026 Buffer Day April 25, 2026 Buffer Day

Can I request for change in KEAM exam centre?

No, once a candidate has been assigned a test center for the KEAM exam, no requests for changing the center will be accepted.

Which is the most difficult subject in KEAM?

As per the exam analysis of KEAM exam held over the years the overall difficulty level of the KEAM is moderate. Physics section is usually found to be moderate and the Chemistry part is easy. The Maths section is reported to be moderate and lengthy over the years.

Are questions from NCERT asked in KEAM?

Yes. As per previous year analysis of the KEAM exam, almost 60% of questions are directly from NCERT. The rest 40% would be numerical and application-based.

What are some important topics in KEAM?

Physics: Bernoulli theorem, Gravitation, Vector, Circular motion. Maths: Matrices and Determinants, Application of Derivatives, Vector, Probability, Definite Integration, Functions, 3D Geometry, Differential Equations. Chemistry: Polymers, Organic Chemistry.

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.

How is the KEAM engineering rank list prepared?

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, 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.

How long are KEAM scores valid?

The KEAM scores and rank list will be valid till the closing date of admission as prescribed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court / Central councils / Universities concerned. After the announcement of KEAM scores, the candidates are asked to submit the 10+2 scores. CEE will give 50:50 weightage to the KEAM scores and the 10+2 marks to prepare the rank list. Once the scores are calculated, the candidates are ranked in order of merit. The KEAM rank lists PDF will be published separately for Engineering, Architecture, B.Pharma MBBS / BDS / BHMS / BSMS / BUMS / Agriculture / Forestry / Veterinary / Co-operation & Banking / Climate Change & Environmental Science / B.Tech Biotechnology (under KAU) / Fisheries and B.A. MS will be published.

Are JEE Mains B.Arch scores considered for admission to architecture via KEAM?

No. JEE Main BArch scores are not applicable for architecture admission via KEAM. For BArch admission the scores of National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) is used for allocation of seats via the KEAM counselling.

What is the KEAM question paper pattern?

KEAM 2026 is an objective type exam with Multiple Choice Questions based on a single response. 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. Engineering exam will consist of 150 questions, with Mathematics having 75, Physics having 45 and Chemistry having 30. Candidates will have 180 minutes to complete the exam. For candidates appearing for KEAM 2026 BPharm ONLY, entrance exam will have 45 questions in Physics and 30 in Chemistry, to be completed within 90 minutes. Each correct answer will fetch candidates 4 marks, and wrong answer will lead to -1 marking.

What is the mode of KEAM exam?

The KEAM exam has moved on to the online CBT mode from 2024 onwards. The Commissioner of Entrance Examinations has received approval from the government of Kerala to conduct KEAM in CBT mode. KEAM exam pattern has been changed, and KEAM 2026 will be held in computer-based test mode, and there will be one paper.

Can board exam scores affect the KEAM cutoff?

Yes. KEAM rank list for admission is based on equal weightage of 50:50 given 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, after effecting the standardization procedure. The formula for standardization has been approved by the Expert Committee constituted video G. O. (Rt)No.1758/2011/H. Edn. Dated.03.11.2011: The marks secured by a student in the qualifying examination from any Board will be standardized with respect to the statistical parameters such as Global Mean and Global Standard Deviation. Thus, the KEAM cutoff is affected by boards marks.

Is it possible for a non resident of Kerala apply for KEAM?

Yes, you can apply. Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply for KEAM . 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. However, candidates with non-Keralite nativity cannot claim any reservation of the state. Candidates have to complete all the steps to complete the KEAM application procedure. However, it is not compulsory to complete all the steps in one go. Candidates can do each step at a different time. But they should use the 'Save' button frequently to save the entered data.

What is the age limit to appear for KEAM for engineering?

Candidates should be at least 17 years of age as of December 31 in the current year of admission. There is no upper age limit to apply for KEAM.

Can a student outside Kerala opt for KEAM?

KEAM is the Kerala Engineering entrance examination for those candidates who wish to pursue UG engineering courses from the prestigious private and government colleges of Kerala. Yes, a student apply for KEAM if they satisfy the eligibility condition: The appearing candidates should be an Indian citizen. Person of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) are also eligible to apply but they are not entitled to claim any reservation. The candidates who are not Kerala origin and even their parents also dont have any residence proof of Kerala, but satisfying the following candidates: Passed their qualifying examination from Kerala and Parents are posted in Kerala and employee of defense or central government. The candidates whose parents are serving/served Kerala Government for a period of 2 years and appearing/appeared qualifying examination from Kerala will come in this category and eligible for applying. In case, if the candidate is not the permanent resident of Kerala but spent 5 years of his/her study in Kerala then he/she is also eligible. Those who do not have domicile certificate of Kerala but completed/pursuing their 8th to 12th studies from Kerala are also eligible for KEAM.

What education qualification is required to apply for KEAM?

The educational qualification for KEAM 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. Qualification for engineering courses: Candidates are eligible to apply for programmes such as B.Tech (Ag. Engineering. ). And B.Tech (Food engineering. ). And B.Tech (Dairy Science & Technology) if they fulfil the below-mentioned criteria: Must clear the HSC exam of Kerala or equivalent from a recognised board. Must have secured a minimum 50% marks in the subject of Mathematics, as well as 50% aggregate in Physics and Chemistry. However, candidates who have passed Higher Secondary Examination, Kerala, or Examinations recognised 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 B.Tech (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 the subject of 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.

I forgot my password. Is there any need of a password for downloading KEAM admit card?

Yes, there is a need for the password for KEAM admit card download. Candidates have to enter their application number, password and access code to access the KEAM candidate login. In case, if candidates forget their password, here's what they have to do. 1. Visit the official KEAM candidate login page. 2. Click the 'Forgot Password' option. 3. On the login page, enter application number, date of birth, OTP delivery method (choose Email or SMS) and access Enter the verification code that you receive on your registered mobile number or email address. 4. Follow the link to reset the password. Reset the password and log in with a new password. The admit card of KEAM is one of the most important documents without which candidates will not be able to appear in KEAM. Besides being used on exam day, KEAM admit card will be required during the exam counselling process as well.

Can I rearrange options priority in KEAM CAP?

A candidate may change their KEAM option priority any number of times within the time schedule permitted. The priority of options registered and saved at the time of closing of the facility for registering options alone will be considered for processing. No candidate will be allowed to register options afresh to any stream at any stage after the stipulated time as notified by the CEE. The option list once finalized cannot be augmented after the stipulated time for registering options. But the modification of the option list will be allowed only for cancellation/deletion and for re- arrangement of priority of options at the time specified in the notification by the CEE.

What is the process of registering options in KEAM Option Registration Page?

Candidates can register KEAM option by entering the option number for a course-college combination the candidate can fix their preference numbers for the course-college combinations displayed in the Option Registration Page. Here all the eligible options of the candidate will be displayed coursewise and the candidate is expected to enter their preference number for a particular combination.

How to complete the KEAM option registration and how can the registered options be saved/revised?

All eligible options of the candidate will be displayed on the KEAM Option Registration Page. The candidate may follow the directions given therein to register the options. The data entered may be saved regularly by clicking the ‘Save’ button, so that the data already entered is not lost due to unexpected reasons. The candidate should enter only those options in which they are interested. Candidates should also note that they will be considered for allotment only to those courses and colleges opted by them. So, a candidate who has not opted for a course-college combination will not be considered for allotment for that combination. Existing options, registered by the candidate which is available in the Option Registration Page, can be cancelled by clicking on the corresponding 'Delete' button. Changes (including deletions) made in the option list must be saved (by clicking on the SAVE button) before leaving the option registration page. All the valid options registered by the candidate will be processed. If a candidate gets allotted a particular seat, based on his/her option, he/she is bound to accept it, failing which, they will lose that allotment as well as all the existing options in the stream to which the allotment belongs. The options once lost will not be available in the subsequent phases.

What are the courses offered based on NEET UG scores in KEAM?

KEAM offers admission to a variety of courses based on NEET UG scores. These include medical and allied health programs such as MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, BHMS, and BUMS. Available agriculture and science-related degrees are BSc (Hons) Agri, BSc (Hons) Forestry, BSc (Hons) Co-Operation and Banking, BSc (Hons) Climate Change and Environment Science, and BTech Biotechnology. Additionally, veterinary (BVSc & AH) and fisheries (BFSc) programs are offered.

When will the KEAM application form correction window open?

The KEAM form correction window was open for certificate verification and correction of name, photo and class 10 certificate, until March 21.

What are the reasons that can lead to cancellation of KEAM application form?

The followings are some of the reasons that may lead to the rejection of your KEAM Application. If the uploaded Photograph does not adhere to the specification given in the menu How to Upload? If Applicants uploaded Signature is NOT clear or/and not genuine. If authentic proof for Nativity and Date of Birth and Class X Certificate are NOT uploaded in the application portal. If the required Application Fee meant for each category (General or SC) is NOT paid through the proper channel.

When will the KEAM admit card release?

The KEAM 2026 admit card will be issued in April 1, 2026.

What are the steps in KEAM application process?

The process of apply for KEAM 2026 is given below: Registration Filling KEAM application form Uploading of images Paying the application fee Taking a printout of the application form

What documents are required along with KEAM admit card?

Besides the KEAM hall ticket, candidates are required to carry the following documents to the KEAM test centres: Original photo ID card such as Aadhar Card, Voter ID, PAN card, Driving License or Passport.

KEAM admit card must be black and white or colour copy?

KEAM admit card can be carried in either way, Candidates can carry a coloured copy or a black and white copy. Just ensure that the details on the admit card are correct and as per the information provided on the KEAM application form. KEAM admit card includes details like the candidate's name, father's name, exam date, exam time, test centre address etc. Before downloading the KEAM hall ticket , candidates are advised to crosscheck all the details mentioned on it. In case of any discrepancy in the KEAM hall ticket, candidates should immediately inform the authorities at CEE, Kerala admission authority. Helpline Numbers: 0471-2332123, 2339101, 2339102, 2339103, 2339104. The admit card of KEAM is one of the most important documents without which candidates will not be able to appear in KEAM . Besides being used on exam day, KEAM admit card will be required during the exam counselling process as well. Therefore the candidates must keep the KEAM admit card safe with them until the admission process is over.

What details are mentioned in the KEAM admit card?

Candidates can check the below details on their KEAM admit card: Applicants Name Application Number Roll Number Course Name Date of Birth Gender Category State of Eligibility Candidate's Photograph & Signature KEAM Exam Centre and Centre Code KEAM Exam Date and Shift. In case of any discrepancy in the KEAM hall ticket, candidates should immediately inform the authorities at CEE, Kerala admission authority. Helpline Numbers: 0471-2332123, 2339101, 2339102, 2339103, 2339104.

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.

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.

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.

How to calculate scores using the KEAM answer key?

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.

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KEAM 2026: The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) will hold the KEAM 2026 exam from April 13 to 25, with April 13, 16, 24 and 25 being buffer days. The KEAM 2026 admit card will be issued on April 1.

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations conducts the Kerala state-level entrance exam - KEAM, for UG engineering and pharmacy admission. Under KEAM, there is a KEAM entrance test and a KEAM centralised counselling process (CAP). For the UG engineering course and pharmacy course admission, candidates have to register for KEAM, appear for the KEAM CBT test and then appear for CAP counselling for admission.

However, for admission to other courses like medical, agriculture, forestry, veterinary, fisheries, and architecture, candidates have to register for KEAM and appear in the centralised counselling process (CAP) with applicable entrance exam scores (like NEET and NATA).

Check all details on KEAM 2026 entrance exam, like how to apply, eligibility, exam pattern, syllabus, how to prepare, course-wise selection process and more details in this article below.

Table of contents

KEAM 2026 Admit Card and Exam Centre
KEAM 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule OUT
What is KEAM?
KEAM 2026 Highlights
KEAM Exam 2026 Syllabus and Exam Pattern
Previous Year KEAM Question Papers
Official KEAM Mock Test by CEE
How to Prepare for KEAM 2026
KEAM Selection Process
KEAM Exam Analysis
CEE KEAM Answer Key 2026
KEAM 2026 Result and Rank List
KEAM 2026 Counselling, Cutoff and Participating Colleges
KEAM Registration 2026
KEAM 2026 Eligibility Criteria
KEAM Exam FAQs 2026

KEAM 2026 Admit Card and Exam Centre

DeskCalendar Admit Card: 01 Apr ' 26

KEAM 2026 hall ticket is released at cee.kerala.gov.in. To download the admit card, the students will have to log in using their application number and password. No other mode will be used to release the hall ticket. At the exam centre, they will have to bring their KEAM 2026 admit card along with an original ID proof. Without these documents, they will not be allowed to attempt the exam.

How to Download KEAM Hall Ticket 2026?

Visit official website of KEAM 2026 - cee.kerala.gov.in.
On the home page, candidates have to access the link for the candidate portal.
No, enter the KEAM application number and password.
Under the login, candidates can check their KEAM admit card.

CEE will not use any other means to send the admit card. The students will be able to access it only online and download it for future use. Through the admit card, they can check the details of their allotted exam centre and timetable. If the application form is rejected, then the students will be issued a rejection memo in their login.

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

KEAM Exam Date 2026

The KEAM 2026 Entrance Examination will be conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) at selected venues in different sessions as per the following schedule:

KEAM Exam Date 2026	Timings
April 13, 2026	Buffer Day
April 16, 2026	Buffer Day
April 17, 2026	2 to 5 PM
April 18, 2026	2 to 5 PM
April 19, 2026	2 to 5 PM
April 20, 2026	2 to 5 PM
April 21, 2026	2 to 5 PM
April 22, 2026	2 to 5 PM
April 23, 2026	2 to 5 PM
April 24, 2026	Buffer Day
April 25, 2026	Buffer Day

KEAM 2026 Exam Centres

Note that the KEAM 2026 exam will be held across the centres located in:

Selected venues in all Districts in Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod)
Mumbai
New Delhi
Dubai

No request for a change in the KEAM exam centre once allotted will be entertained. The allotted exam centre will be intimated to the candidates via the KEAM 2026 hall ticket only.

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
01 Apr ' 26	KEAM 2026 admit card release
13 Apr ' 26 - 25 Apr ' 26	KEAM 2026 exam date
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
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Dates	Past Exam Dates
13 Mar ' 26 - 21 Mar ' 26	KEAM 2026 form correction for name, photo and class 10 certificate
Mar ' 26	KEAM 2026 last date to pay correction fee and upload class 10 certificate, date of birth & nativity proof
07 Feb ' 26	KEAM 2026 last date to upload all other relevant documents
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What is KEAM?

The Commissioner of Entrance Examination (CEE) takes the responsibility of conducting KEAM annually. Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) is a state-level UG admission process for courses like Engineering, Architecture, MBBS, BDS, Ayurveda, Homoeo, Siddha, Unani, Agriculture, Forestry, Veterinary, Fisheries, Pharmacy, Co-operation & Banking, Climate Change & Environmental Science, and BTech Biotechnology.

Admission Process via KEAM

Note that Kerala Engineering, Architecture, and Medical (KEAM) is an admission process. It comprises two parts - an entrance exam for UG engineering and pharmacy admission and a centralised admission process (CAP counselling) for UG medical, agriculture, forestry, veterinary, fisheries, and architecture courses based on various national-level entrance exam scores like NEET and NATA.

The candidates interested in admission to any of these courses have to register for KEAM. However, only the UG engineering and pharmacy aspirants will have to appear for the KEAM entrance exam; the rest of the candidates will have to directly register for CAP with their applicable national-level entrance exam marks.

Candidates Appearing for KEAM Exam

In 2025, a total of 1,19,974 (86,549 for Engg and 33,425 for BPharm) appeared in the KEAM exam. On average, around 85,000 to 90,000 candidates appear for KEAM engineering exam, and around 30,000 to 35,000 take the pharmacy exam.

KEAM Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should have passed Class 12 exams to be eligible for KEAM. CEE has not specified any attempt limits for this state-level exam; however, candidates must be at least 17 years of age as of December 31 in the year of admission.

KEAM Syllabus and Pattern

CEE issues the KEAM 2026 syllabus PDF, and the questions in the exam are based on the topics mentioned on the official syllabus.

KEAM 2026 entrance exam for engineering admission will have questions from Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics. While the BPharm candidates have to appear for Physics and Chemistry only. The KEAM entrance exam for engineering courses consists of 150 questions, with Mathematics having 75 questions, Physics having 45 questions, and Chemistry having 30 questions. Candidates get 180 minutes to complete the exam.

For candidates appearing for the KEAM exam BPharm ONLY, the entrance exam has 45 questions in Physics and 30 questions in Chemistry, to be completed within 90 minutes. Each correct answer fetches four marks, while every incorrect answer results in a deduction of one mark.

KEAM Courses Offered and Mode of Admission

Check below the courses offered in KEAM participating colleges and their admission channels:

Courses	Admission mode
Engineering: BTech	KEAM entrance exam and 10+2 marks via KEAM CAP
Pharmacy: BPharm	KEAM entrance exam marks via KEAM CAP
Architecture: BArch	Scores of NATA via KEAM CAP
Medical: MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, BHMS, BUMS	NEET marks via KEAM CAP
Agriculture, Co-operation & Banking, Climate Change & Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Forestry: BSc (Hons) Agri, BSc (Hons) Forestry, BSc (Hons) Co-Operation and Banking, BSc (Hons) Climate Change and Environmental Science, BTech Biotechnology	NEET marks via KEAM CAP
Veterinary: BVSc & AH	NEET marks via KEAM CAP
Fisheries: BFSc	NEET marks via KEAM CAP

KEAM Engineering Selection Criteria

Selection of candidates for engineering admission via KEAM will be based on a rank list drawn by giving 50:50 weightage to KEAM entrance exam scores and plus two marks. Hence, along with the state-level LEAM entrance exam, candidates also need to score good marks in the Kerala plus two board exams.

Changes in KEAM rank list preparation

In 2025, to calculate the marks in KEAM for the preparation of KEAM rank lists, marks were considered in a 1:1:1 ratio across Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. However, a few days before the release of the KEAM rank list, this formula was changed by the introduction of a new ratio of 5:3:2, giving more weight to Mathematics, followed by Physics and Chemistry. The reason cited for this change was that the former method of standardisation gave undue advantage to the students of CBSE and other state boards.

This change was challenged in the Kerala High Court, and the court ordered the reordering of ranks based on the earlier 1:1:1 subject weightage. Read more...

This led to the cancellation of the KEAM engineering ranks list, and a revised rank list was released. Read more...

Also Read: BTech Admission Through CUET 2026: College List, Cutoff, Eligibility Criteria

KEAM 2026 Highlights

Check some important highlights of the KEAM 2026 exam in the table below:

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	Kerala Engineering, Agricultural and Medical Entrance Exam (KEAM)
Conducting Body	Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE)
Exam Level	State-level
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Mode of Exam	Computer-based test (CBT)
Courses offered via KEAM entrance exam	Engineering: BTech Pharmacy: BPharm
Courses offered via KEAM CAP	Architecture: BArch Medical: MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, BHMS, BUMS Agriculture, Forestry, Co-operation & Banking, Climate Change & Environmental Science, B.Tech Biotechnology Courses: BSc (Hons) Agri, BSc (Hons) Forestry, BSc (Hons) Co-Operation and Banking, BSc (Hons) Climate Change and Environmental Science, BTech Biotechnology Veterinary Course: BVSc & AH Fisheries Course: BFSc
Exam Fees	INR 875 (Engineering only/ BPharm only/both) INR 625 (Architecture only/Medical & Allied only/both) INR 1125 (For all courses) INR 375 (Engineering only/ BPharm only/both) INR 250 (Architecture only/Medical & Allied only/both) INR 500 (For all courses) NIL for ST candidates
Exam Duration	For Engineering: 180 mins For BPharm: 90 mins
Number of papers	1 paper with 3 sections Sections for Engineering: Physics, Chemistry and Maths Sections for BPharm: Physics and Chemistry
Total Questions	For Engineering: 150 For BPharm: 75
Marking Scheme	4 for each correct response -1 for each incorrect response No marks for unattempted questions More than one answer indicated against a question will be deemed as an incorrect response and will be awarded negative marks.
Colleges Accepting KEAM Score	175 Engineering and architecture colleges 53 Medical and dental colleges 15 BHMS colleges 17 BAMS colleges 2 BSMS and BUMS colleges 1 Ayurveda/Siddha/Unani college 57 BPharm colleges 10 agricultural colleges 7 Veterinary colleges 2 Fisheries and ocean colleges
Official Website	cee.kerala.gov.in
Contact Details	CEE Help Line Number (09:30 AM to 05:30 PM) - 0471-2525300 Citizen Call Centre (24-hour Help Line Numbers) - 155300, 0471-2335523 E-mail: ceekinfo.cee@kerala.gov.in Address: Office of The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, 7th Floor, KSRTC Bus Terminal Complex, Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 001
KEAM information brochure 2026	Download KEAM Prospectus PDF

KEAM Exam 2026 Syllabus and Exam Pattern

Check the KEAM syllabus and pattern below.

Physics:

Unit	Topics
Unit 1	Units and Measurements
Unit 2	Kinematics
Unit 3	Laws of motion
Unit 4	Work, Energy And Power
Unit 5	Motion Of Systems of Particles And Rigid Body Rotation
Unit 6	Gravitation
Unit 7	Properties of Bulk Matter
Unit 8	Thermodynamics
Unit 9	Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory
Unit 10	Oscillations and waves
Unit 11	Electrostatics
Unit 12	Current Electricity
Unit 13	Magnetic Effect of Current And Magnetism
Unit 14	Electromagnetic Induction And Alternating Current
Unit 15:	Electromagnetic Waves
Unit 16	Optics
Unit 17	Dual Nature Of Matter And Radiation
Unit 18	Atoms and Nuclei
Unit 19	Electronic Devices

Chemistry:

Units	Topics
Unit 1	Some basic concepts of Chemistry
Unit 2	Structure of an Atom
Unit 3	Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
Unit 4	Chemical Bonding & Molecular Structure
Unit 5	Thermodynamics
Unit 6	Equilibrium
Unit 7	Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry

Mathematics:

Unit	Topics
Unit 1	Algebra
Unit 2	Trigonometry
Unit 3	Geometry
Unit 4	Statistics
Unit 5	Calculus

Download the KEAM syllabus PDF below:

KEAM syllabus PDF

Download Detailed KEAM 2026 Syllabus

KEAM 2026 Exam Pattern

The KEAM 2026 exam pattern is given below:

Check KEAM Engineering exam pattern below:

Subject	Total no. of questions	Marks
Maths	75	300
Physics	45	180
Chemistry	30	120
Total	150	600

Check KEAM BPharm exam pattern below:

Subject	Total no. of questions	Marks
Physics	45	180
Chemistry	30	120
Total	75	300

Previous Year KEAM Question Papers

The KEAM 2026 aspirant must practice the KEAM previous year question papers to have a good understanding of the KEAM exam pattern and marking scheme. Getting into the habit of practicing KEAM previous year papers will help candidates know the important and high weightage topics asked in the exam, gain speed and accuracy, also form an examination temperament.

KEAM previous year question papers

Click here for KEAM previous year question papers

How to Solve KEAM Previous Year Question Papers Effectively?

Here are some tips for you to solve the KEAM previous year papers effectively:

Use them to create a real-life exam environment.
Time each question you solve so that the complete paper is over on time with enough room for revision.
Also, after solving each KEAM previous year paper, evaluate yourself.
Analyse the mistakes made.

KEAM 2026 Engineering and Pharmacy Question Papers PDFs by CEE

CEE releases KEAM question papers on the official website after the exam ends for all days and shifts. The question papers are uploaded as PDF files on the official website and can also be checked below:

KEAM Exam Date 2026	Question Paper PDFs
April 17, 2026	Will be available here
April 18, 2026	Will be available here
April 19, 2026	Will be available here
April 20, 2026	Will be available here
April 21, 2026	Will be available here
April 22, 2026	Will be available here
April 23, 2026	Will be available here

Official KEAM Mock Test by CEE

The candidates who register for KEAM can practice the KEAM mock tests under their respective KEAM candidate portal. Since KEAM is computer-based, the students can attempt the mock test to increase their efficiency in answering most number of questions in the exam. Also, 15 minutes before the exam on the exam day, candidates are also given the facility to attempt a practice test, which is a mock of the exam. Using the practice test, candidates can prepare for the actual exam by understanding the CBT exam interface.

How to take KEAM Mock Test 2026?

Below are the simple steps that the candidates must follow to start the KEAM mock test:

Click on the ‘Mock Test’ link provided
Under the login, access the practice test link on the menu
A timer will be displayed along with the questions with options
Answer the questions that appear on the screen
Take mock exam
Click on Finish Test to know the scores and complete the test

Importance of KEAM Mock Tests 2026

KEAM 2026 mock test is released online for students who want to prepare for the upcoming exam. Registered candidates can access official mock tests after logging in to their account. Since KEAM is computer-based, the students can attempt the mock test to increase their efficiency in answering the most number of questions in the exam. KEAM mock tests will also help them to know the KEAM exam pattern 2026 well and practice for the actual test. By attempting the mock test within the allotted duration, the students can also increase their time management skills.

How to Prepare for KEAM 2026

With more than 1 lakh candidates taking the KEAM exam, the candidates need a strategic plan to score better marks in KEAM 2026. KEAM preparation tips aim to provide proper planning on what can be done to achieve a good score.

The basic things are:

Know the KEAM 2026 syllabus
Stay updated with the KEAM exam pattern
Plan a proper timetable
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

84% of KEAM 2026 aspirants are spending around 2 hours for preparation

Shiksha.com ran a poll to analyse how much time the candidates of KEAM 2026 spend preparing for KEAM 2026. As per the poll result, the majority of the candidates (84%) who participated in the polls said that they are only spending 2 hours in KEAM preparation.

While 11% of the candidates are spending 2 to 4 hours on KEAM 2026 preparation, and only 5% said they are devoting 4 to 6 hours on KEAM preparation.

Recommended Books for KEAM 2026 Preparation

Physics
Objective Physics	Arihant Publications
Concept of Physics Volume 1 & 2	HC Verma
Fundamentals of Physic	Halliday, Resnick and Walker
Problems in Physics	A.A Pinsky
Chemistry
Organic Chemistry	O.P Tandon
Inorganic Chemistry	O.P Tandon
NCERT Chemistry	Class 11 & 12
Organic Chemistry	Arihant Prakashan
Numerical Chemistry	P. Bahadur
Mathematics
Mathematics for classes 11 and 12	R.D Sharma
Higher Algebra	Hall Knight
NCERT Mathematics	NCERT
Complete Mathematics	MC Graw Hills

KEAM Selection Process

For admissions into the participating colleges, the students will have to go through the entire KEAM 2026 selection process. If they miss any step in the admission process, then they will not qualify for allotment. Each step is important in the selection process. Candidates can check the selection process for KEAM 2026 below:

Apply for KEAM 2026: 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 applying for the engineering courses must download the entrance test admit card.
KEAM exam: Engineering aspirants have to appear in KEAM 2026 CBT exam.
Check answer key and result: The result of the KEAM 2026 engineering entrance exam and answer keys will be displayed on the official website.
Submit plus two marks: The candidates who qualify the KEAM exam must submit their class 12 marks.
KEAM ranks: The candidates who submit their plus two scores are included in the KEAM rank list. Based on the ranks of the candidates in KEAM, the seats are allotted via the KEAM counselling process.
CAP: All candidates whose names appear on the KEAM merit list must appear for the centralised admission process (CAP) for seat allotment in the colleges.

KEAM Exam Analysis

Candidates looking forward to appearing in KEAM 2026 can check below the KEAM exam analysis from the previous year. The KEAM 2026 exam analysis will be made available after the exam is held on each day and shift.

KEAM previous year exam analysis:

Date	Overall Difficulty of the exam	Subject-wise difficulty
KEAM 2025 April 23 Exam	Easy	Maths - Moderate Physics - Easy Chemistry - Easy
KEAM 2025 April 24 exam (Pharmacy)	Easy	Physics - Moderate Chemistry - Easy
KEAM 2025 April 25 Exam	Moderate	Maths - Moderate Physics - Moderate Chemistry - Easy
KEAM 2025 April 26 Exam	Moderate	Maths - Moderate Physics - Moderate to Tough Chemistry - Easy
KEAM 2025 April 27 Exam	Moderate	Maths - Moderate Physics - Moderate Chemistry - Easy

CEE KEAM Answer Key 2026

DeskCalendar Answer Key: Apr ' 26

CEE releases the KEAM answer key a few days after the KEAM exam. Candidates can check the KEAM answer key PDFs on the official website and on this page. The answer keys are released for all days and shifts. Correct answers to all the questions asked in KEAM exam is provided in the KEAM answer keys.

KEAM 2026 Engineering Answer Key PDFs by CEE

KEAM 2026 Exam Date	Question Papers
April 2026	Will be available here
April 2026	Will be available here
April 2026	Will be available here
April 2026	Will be available here
April 2026	Will be available here
April 2026	Will be available here

KEAM 2026 Pharmacy Answer Key PDFs by CEE:

KEAM 2026 Exam Date	Question Papers
April 2026	Will be available here
April 2026	Will be available here

KEAM 2026 Result and Rank List

DeskCalendar Result: 10 May ' 26

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) will release the KEAM result 2026 at cee.kerala.gov.in. CEE will first release the KEAM 2026 scores of the candidates. Thereafter, CEE will ask the candidates who qualify the exam to submit the plus two marks. The KEAM 2026 engineering rank list will then be published by giving 50:50 weightage to KEAM scores and plus two marks.

KEAM Qualifying Cutoff Marks

Candidates must fulfil the following criteria to pass the KEAM exam:

Course

Qualifying Marks

Engineering

The candidates who fail to answer at least one question in the examination will be disqualified and will not find a place in the Engineering Rank list.
To qualify in the Engineering Entrance Examination and thereby become eligible to figure in the Engineering rank list, a candidate must secure a minimum normalised score of 10 in the Engineering Entrance Examination. The candidates who do not secure the minimum stipulated score will not find a place in the rank list.
Exemption: For SC/ST candidates there is no requirement of minimum score in the Engineering Entrance Examination. However, the candidates who fail to answer at least one question will be disqualified.

Pharmacy

A candidate who fails to answer at least one question in the Physics and Chemistry Sections of the Engineering Entrance Examination will be disqualified and cannot find a place in the BPharm Rank list.
To qualify in the Entrance Examination and thereby become eligible to figure in the rank list for admission to the BPharm course, a candidate has to secure a minimum normalised score of 10 out of the index of 300. The candidates who do not secure the minimum stipulated score will not find a place in the rank list.
Exemption: For SC/ST candidates, there is no requirement for a minimum score for ranking for the BPharm course. However, the candidates who fail to answer at least one question in the Physics & Chemistry sections of the Engineering Entrance Examination will be disqualified.

KEAM 2026 Rank Lists

After the candidates submit their plus two scores, the KEAM rank lists are published. KEAM rank lists are published by the CEE separately for all courses - Engineering Courses, Architecture Course, Medical and Medical Allied courses (except BAMS), BAMS Course, and BPharm Course.

KEAM 2026 Rank List for Engineering

KEAM Engineering and Pharmacy Entrance Examinations 2026 are conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode; hence, it is required to conduct the examinations on multiple days. Each session will have a separate set of questions. To ensure that candidates are neither benefited nor disadvantaged due to the examinations in multiple sessions, the Normalisation procedure is adopted. The total score of the Entrance Examination out of 300 is normalised. The procedure for Normalisation has been approved by the Normalisation Committee. The Index Mark after Normalisation will be 300.

An equal weightage of 50:50 shall be given to the normalised score obtained in the KEAM Engineering exam and the grade/marks obtained in the final year of the qualifying examination for Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, put together, after effecting the standardisation procedure.
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.
The final year marks of the qualifying examination of each subject, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry/Computer Science/Biotechnology/and Biology of the students who have passed the subject, received from the respective Boards, shall be transformed out of 100. The marks of the three subjects shall be computed out of 300 after effecting standardisation in each subject.
The normalised score obtained by the candidate in the Engineering Entrance Examination shall be computed out of 300 and added to the total standardized marks of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry/Computer Science/Biotechnology/Biology as the case may be, of the final year of the Qualifying Examination, computed out of 300, both corrected to four places of decimals. The rank list for Engineering Courses shall be prepared based on the total marks obtained out of an Index mark of 600, computed as above.

KEAM 2026 Rank List for BPharm

The rank list for Admission to the BPharm Course will be prepared based on index marks calculated as follows:

The raw score of Chemistry obtained from the Kerala Engineering Entrance Examination will be multiplied by 2.25 and added to the Physics raw score obtained from the Kerala Engineering Entrance Examination.
The sum so obtained will be multiplied by a factor of 2/3 to calculate the index mark. The so obtained index score will be normalised (as per the normalisation procedure for ranking the candidates for the BPharm course. The maximum index score will be 300.

KEAM Rank List 2026 for Medical & Allied and Ayurveda

To qualify and thereby become eligible to be included in the KEAM 2026 rank list for MBBS/BDS/BAMS/BHMS/BSMS/BUMS courses, it shall be necessary for a candidate to obtain a minimum 50th percentile in NEET (UG) 2026. However, for SC/ST/SEBC, the minimum marks shall be 40th percentile. For candidates in the Persons with Disability category, the minimum marks shall be 45th percentile for the unreserved category and 40th percentile for the SC/ST/SEBC category.

KEAM 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 2026 Counselling, Cutoff and Participating Colleges

DeskCalendar Counselling: Jul ' 26

After the announcement of KEAM results, candidates whose names appear in the rank list released by CEE can participate in the KEAM counselling process. KEAM counselling process is held in three rounds along with one mop-up round. Through KEAM counselling, candidates are allotted seats based on their preferences and the availability of seats in a particular college and course. KEAM 2026 counselling is called the centralised admission process.

The counselling process includes:

KEAM 2026 option registration
Trial / provisional allotment
Final KEAM allotment of seats
Payment of admission fees at the allotted colleges and document verification

The Centralised Allotment Process will be done through the Single Window System (SWS) to give allotments to the various courses and colleges under the State's Engineering/ Architecture/ Pharmacy/Medical streams. 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-2026 to join a course-college combination prioritised as per his/her aspiration and desire.

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

KEAM Opening and Closing Ranks

The Office of the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala releases the KEAM cutoff for all phases of counselling. The cut-off marks are presented as the last rank round-wise and category-wise. After each round of counselling, the KEAM cutoff list displays the closing ranks of various participating colleges.

Check below the KEAM opening and closing ranks:

Round	2026	2025
First Round	Will be available here	Download PDF
Second Round	Will be available here	Download PDF
Third Round	Will be available here	Will be available here

💰KEAM Colleges Fee Structure & Scholarship for BTech

Check KEAM Colleges List Based on Expected Ranks

KEAM Colleges for below 5000 Ranks KEAM Colleges List b/w 5000 to 10000 Ranks KEAM Colleges List b/w 10000 to 20000 Ranks

KEAM Participating Colleges

Check the list below for KEAM 2026 participating colleges:

Government/Aided Engineering Colleges Accepting KEAM Scores: Via the KEAM 2026 counselling process, seats will be allotted in the following Government/Aided Engineering Colleges:

Engineering College Under Kerala Agricultural University
Engineering Colleges Under Kerala Veterinary & Animal Sciences University
Engineering Colleges Under Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies
Government Controlled/University Controlled Self-financing Engineering Colleges
Private Self-financing Engineering Colleges under the Kerala Catholic Engineering College Management Association (KCECMA)
Private Self-financing Engineering Colleges under Kerala Self Financing Engineering College Management Association (KSFECMA)
Private Self-financing Architecture Colleges under the Architecture College Management Association (ACMA) VIII 9. Government Pharmacy Colleges

⇒ KEAM 2026 participating colleges complete list.

KEAM Registration 2026

The process to fill the KEAM application form is completely online, and we have shared below how to apply for KEAM below:

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, signatures and documents needed for KEAM 2026 as per the given dimensions. Candidates have to upload their photo and signature. Also, candidates have to upload the following documnets in PDF format:

Class X Certificate
Proof for Nativity
Proof for Date of Birth

To claim reservation, candidates have to upload the following documents:

Non-Creamy Layer Certificate/Community Certificate/EWS Certificate
Certificate for Special Reservation claim
Income Certificate

To avail of category/reservation benefits, fee concession, etc. in KEAM 2026, the eligible candidates should upload relevant certificates along with the Online application form. For this, the candidates should obtain the following Certificates from the Revenue authorities concerned. Read Notice by CEE

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

Course(s) opted	General	SC	ST
Engineering only	INR 925	INR 400	Nil
BPharm	INR 925	INR 400	Nil

Note:

Candidates choosing 'Dubai' as the Examination Centre will have to remit an additional fee of INR 16,000 by way of online payment. 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; it should not be sent to the CEE office.

NOTE: After the KEAM registration is done, candidates have to keep their KEAM 2026 candidate login details safe for all future logins.

KEAM 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates can check below KEAM eligibility criteria 2026:

Age requirement: Only those candidates are eligible to appear for the entrance exam who have completed 17 years of age as of December 31, 2026. Candidates shall not be awarded any relaxation in the minimum age requirement. There is no upper age limit to apply for KEAM 2026.

Nationality Criteria:

Only Indian citizens are eligible to apply for KEAM 2026 and Indian citizens will further be classified as Keralites and Non-Keralites.
Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)/Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card Holders shall be treated like Indian citizens for admission. However, PIO/OCI candidates will not be eligible to claim any relaxation meant for reserved category candidates.

Education qualification: Check the course-wise KEAM eligibility criteria below:

Course	Educational Qualification
Engineering Courses
All BTech courses including: BTech (Agri. Engg.) and BTech (Food Technology) courses under the Kerala Agricultural University BTech (Dairy Technology) & BTech (Food Technology) courses under Kerala Veterinary & Animal Sciences University BTech (Food Technology) course under Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies	Passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and Chemistry as one of the optional subjects 45% of marks put together in the above subjects are eligible for admission
Pharmacy Courses
BPharm	Passed 10+2 with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology as optional subjects.
Architecture
BArch	Passed 10+2 with at least 50 % aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics Or passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as a compulsory subject with at least 50 % marks in aggregate
Medical & Medical Allied Courses
MBBS, BDS Courses	Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English Obtained a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology taken together.
BAMS/BHMS courses	Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English Obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
BSMS course	Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English Obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology
BUMS course	Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English Obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
BSc (Hons.) Agri, BSc (Hons) Forestry, BSc (Hons) Cooperation & Banking, BTech Biotechnology, BFSc	Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology Obtained 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology put together
BSc (Hon) Climate Change & Environmental Science	Passed 10+2 with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology Obtained 50% marks in English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology put together
BVSc & AH Course	Passed 10+2 with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology Obtained 50% marks in English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology put together

Relaxation in marks: Candidates belonging to socially and economically backwards classes are entitled to a 5% relaxation in the minimum marks required for the qualifying examination.

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KEAM Exam FAQs 2026

Candidates can check the important KEAM 2026 frequently asked question below:

Q: What is the last date to download the KEAM admit card?

The KEAM admit card will be available until the day of the exam. KEAM hall ticket is made available online only at the official website for the registered candidates. To download the KEAM admit card , candidates have to enter their KEAM application number and password. KEAM admit card includes details like the candidate's name, father's name, exam date, exam time, test centre address etc. Before downloading the KEAM hall ticket , candidates are advised to crosscheck all the details mentioned on it. The admit card of KEAM is one of the most important documents without which candidates will not be able to appear in KEAM . Besides being used on exam day, KEAM admit card will be required during the exam counselling process as well.

Q: When will the result of KEAM exam be declared?

CEE will release KEAM 2026 normalised scores on or before May 10, 2026. CEE Kerala publishes the results on the official website. CEE Kerala also publishes the rank list of KEAM after entering class 12 marks by qualified candidates. The KEAM 2026 rank will be out on or before June 20.

The KEAM result can be checked by using their application number and password. Based on KEAM scores and qualifying exam scores, the KEAM rank list is prepared. The rank lists PDF for Engineering, Architecture, B.Pharma, MBBS / BDS / BHMS / BSMS / BUMS / Agriculture / Forestry / Veterinary / Co-operation & Banking / Climate Change & Environmental Science / B.Tech Biotechnology (under KAU) / Fisheries and B.A. MS will be published separately as a PDF in the coming days. Based on the KEAM rank list, CEE will allot seats to the candidates via the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP).

Q: What is the meaning and full form of KEAM?

KEAM full form is Kerala Engineering, Agricultural and Medical Entrance Exam, it is an entrance exam that is conducted in Kerela, Mumbai, New Delhi and Dubai. The 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. KEAM 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.

Q: When will CEE release the KEAM rank list?

CEE is expected to release the KEAM 2026 rank lists a month after KEAM 2026 scores are announced. The KEAM 2026 rank list is made available as a PDF on the official website - cee.kerala.gov.in. Candidates whose names will appear in the KEAM rank list 2026 will be eligible to participate in the KEAM counselling process.

Q: What should I do if there is a mistake in my KEAM result?

If you find any discrepancy or mistake in KEAM 2026 result, you should immediately contact Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala.

Q: What is the new exam pattern of KEAM?

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

The KEAM entrance exam for engineering courses will consist of 150 questions, with Mathematics having 75 questions, Physics having 45 questions and Chemistry having 30 questions.
Each correct answer will have 4 marks and wrong answers will lead to -1 marks.
Candidates will have 180 minutes to complete the exam.
For candidates appearing for KEAM BPharm ONLY, the entrance exam will have 45 questions in Physics and 30 questions in Chemistry, to be completed within 90 minutes.

Q: What is KEAM computer-based test?

KEAM was shifted from the traditional pen and paper mode to computer based test in 2024. Now, a candidate is shown questions on computer screen. All answers have to be entered using the keyboard or mouse.

Q: What is the benefit of KEAM CBT test as compared to pen and paper based test?

KEAM CBT is much more efficient as compared to the offline exam. The post-examination process takes less time like answer key release and result declaration. Until last year over three to four weeks were required to scan the OMR sheets. Now, asfter KEAM computer-based, evaluation becomes faster with the scores being made available to the candidates in the shortest time.

Q: What is new in KEAM exam?

In 2024, KEAM transitioned form a pen and paper based test to a computer based test. The exam started to be conducted in phases, as it would not be possible to arrange over 1.2 lakh computer terminals at the same time. Since the exam is now held in shifts, normalisation of scores for engineering and pharmacy exams has been introduced. Alo the syllabus of the KEAM exam has been changed in 2024. The new revised syllabus must be downloaded from the KEAM official website and used for the exam preparation.

Q: What are some recommended books for KEAM Physics?

Important books for KEAM Physics are:

Objective Physics by Arihant Publications
Concept of Physics Volume 1 & 2 by HC Verma
Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick and Walker
Problems in Physics by A. A Pinsky.

Q: What are some recommended books for KEAM Maths paper?

Mathematics for classes 11 and 12 by R. D Sharma
Problems in Calculus in one variable by Isaak Abramovich Maron
Higher Algebra by Hall Knight
NCERT Mathematics by CBSE
Complete Mathematics by MC Graw Hills.

Q: What are some recommended books for KEAM Chemistry?

Organic Chemistry by O. P Tandon
Inorganic Chemistry by O. P Tandon
NCERT Chemistry by Class 11 & 12
Organic Chemistry by Arihant Prakashan
Numerical Chemistry by P. Bahadur.

Q: Are rough sheets provided at KEAM exam centre?

Yes. You will get additional paper for rough in the KEAM examination hall. You must write your Roll Number and Name at the top of the paper and put your signature. This sheet should be returned to the Invigilator at the end of the exam.