KEAM 2026 Rank List Delayed Again; Ranks Likely on June 26 to Accommodate CBSE Revaluation Marks
The publication of the KEAM 2026 Engineering Rank List has reportedly been postponed to June 26. The delay is related to giving a fair chance to CBSE students to enter their revised class 12 marks. The CBSE revaluation was affected due to the OSM scam.
KEAM 2026 Rank List Delayed Again; Ranks Likely on June 26 to Accommodate CBSE Revaluation Marks
Giving relief to thousands of CBSE students, CEE has decided to extend the class 12 marks submission window for candidates to enter their revised class 12 marks after the revaluation results were announced on June 21.
The Kerala Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) will incorporate revised CBSE marks before finalising the engineering rank list. The final KEAM rank list will now be released on June 26, which was scheduled to be out on June 22, today at 3 PM.
Planning for KEAM Option Entry 2026?
Explore course-wise KEAM last rank data and identify the branches and colleges you may get before filling your options.
Check Course-Wise KEAM Last Ranks →KEAM 2026 Rank List Delay
Following the release of the CBSE Class 12 revaluation results on June 21, many students and parents are anxious about having no option to submit updated marks online. The plus two marks submission window by CEE was closed on June 18.
Higher Education Minister Roji M. John had stated that the state wanted to ensure that CBSE students were not disadvantaged in the preparation of the rank list due to pending revaluation results.
KEAM engineering admissions are based on a 50:50 weightage formula. The final rank list is prepared by combining the normalised scores obtained in the KEAM entrance examination with marks secured in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics in the qualifying examination. Since Class 12 marks contribute significantly to rank preparation, any change in board marks can directly impact a candidate's position in the merit list.
The postponement is expected to benefit many CBSE students whose revaluation results could lead to improved scores and, consequently, better KEAM ranks.
Once the KEAM 2026 rank list is released, the counselling and option-registration process will begin. Candidates will be able to check their ranks through the official CEE Kerala portal using their application credentials. Seat allotment for engineering admissions will be conducted based on candidates' ranks, preferences submitted during option entry, and seat availability across participating institutes.
Commonly asked questions
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.
There is no paper 1 or paper 2 in KEAM anymore. As per the revised KEAM exam pattern, KEAM will not have two papers anymore. There will be one paper. The KEAM 2026 engineering candidates have to attempt a total of 150 questions. Mathematics will have 75 questions, Physics will have 45 questions, and Chemistry will have 30 questions to be answered in 180 minutes. For KEAM 2026 BPharm ONLY candidates, the Entrance Examination will have a total of 75 questions; 45 questions in Physics and 30 questions in Chemistry to be answered in 90 minutes. For each correct response, candidates will be awarded FOUR marks, and for each incorrect response, ONE mark will be deducted.
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.
Follow Shiksha.com for latest education news in detail on Exam Results, Dates, Admit Cards, & Schedules, Colleges & Universities news related to Admissions & Courses, Board exams, Scholarships, Careers, Education Events, New education policies & Regulations.
To get in touch with Shiksha news team, please write to us at news@shiksha.com
Currently - Deputy Manager, Content
Role - News and Feature Writer, Content Editor
Expertise - Engineering Education and Counselling
Mamona Majumder specialises in news and feature writing and content editing. With
Read Full Bio