KEAM Exam Pattern 2025: CEE Kerala has uploaded the KEAM 2025 exam pattern on the official website, cee.kerala.gov.in. Aspirants can go through the exam pattern of KEAM 2025 on this page. The KEAM Engineering exam pattern comprises 75 questions in Mathematics, 45 questions in Physics, and 30 questions in Chemistry, to be answered in 180 minutes. The total marks for KEAM 2025 exam is 600 for the engineering exam, whereas the pharmacy paper total marks are 300. There is also negative marking for incorrect answers in the KEAM 2025 exam. The authority conducted the KEAM entrance exam from April 23 to 29, 2025.
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Aspirants can use the KEAM exam pattern to plan their preparation. Moreover, candidates must also check the KEAM 2025 syllabus for important topics. Read the complete article to know more about the exam pattern for KEAM 2025 exam.
The authority has released the KEAM 2025 exam pattern on the official website. KEAM exam pattern 2025 consists of a marking scheme, mode of exam, types of questions, exam duration and more. Engineering candidates have to attempt a total of 150 questions in the KEAM 2025 exam. For candidates appearing for KEAM 2025 B.Pharm, the entrance exam has 45 questions in Physics and 30 questions in Chemistry, to be completed within 90 minutes. The detailed exam pattern for KEAM 2025 is mentioned below.
Particulars | Details |
Mode of Exam | Computer-based test (CBT) |
Number of Papers | One Paper (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics) |
Language | English |
Total Number of Questions | 150 questions Maths - 75 questions |
KEAM total marks | 600 marks |
Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) |
KEAM time duration | 3 hours |
Marking Scheme | 4 marks will be awarded for every correct answer 1 mark will be deducted for an incorrect answer |
| Particulars | Details |
| Mode of exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Types of questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Sections | Physics and Chemistry |
| Number of questions | 75 questions: Physics - 45 questions Chemistry - 30 questions |
| Total marks | 300 |
| Duration of exam | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Marking scheme | 4 marks for correct answers 1 mark will be deducted from the total score for wrong answers |
Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks per question |
Physics | 45 | 4 |
| Chemistry | 30 | 4 |
Mathematics | 75 | 4 |
Total | 150 | 600 |
| Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks |
| Physics | 45 | 4 marks |
| Chemistry | 30 | 4 marks |
| Total | 75 | 300 |
Candidates appearing in the KEAM exam must know the marking scheme of KEAM 2025 to avoid any confusion that can lead to poor marks in the exam.
For every correct answer, 4 marks will be given.
For each wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted.
There is no negative marking, if the question is not attempted by the candidate.
If two answers are marked in the OMR sheet, then the negative marking will be applicable and 1 mark will be deducted as per the negative marking scheme of KEAM.
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Students are provided information about some of the important points related to the exam pattern of KEAM 2025.
All the questions will be MCQs, where students will be required to mark the answer in the OMR sheet.
Students will get zero (0) marks in case more than one answer is marked for a question even if one answer is correct. One mark will also be deducted.
One (1) mark will be deducted from the total positive marks for every incorrect answer.
Candidates can check the Best Book for KEAM 2025 in the below table:
Books | Authors |
Maths 11th & 12th | R.D. Sharma |
Complete Mathematics | MC Graw Hills |
Higher Algebra | Hall Knight |
NCERT Mathematics |
Books | Authors |
Organic Chemistry | O.P Tandon |
Inorganic Chemistry | O.P Tandon |
Organic Chemistry | Arihant Prakashan |
Inorganic Chemistry | J.D. Lee |
NCERT Chemistry for classes 11 & 12 |
Books | Authors |
Fundamentals of Physics | Halliday, Resnick, and Walker |
Concept of Physics Volume 1 & 2 | HC Verma |
Problems in Physics | A.A Pinsky |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
KEAM 2025 Engineering exam was held for 600 marks while B.Pharma exam was held for 300 marks.
KEAM 2025 Engineering Paper comprises 150 questions, while B.Pharma paper includes of 75 questions.
CEE Kerala conducted the KEAM 2025 from April 23 to 29, 2025. Engineering was held on April 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 while pharmacy was held on April 24 & 29, 2025.
The KEAM 2025 exam pattern is as follows:
Candidates can check the KEAM 2025 exam pattern in the information brochure.
No, Biology is not in the KEAM exam.
No, calculators are not allowed in the KEAM exam centre.
KEAM full form is Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical. The exam is conducted every year for the admissions to engineering and medical courses offered by participating institutes.
On Question asked by student community
Hello
If you're preparing for KEAM Maths, chapter-wise PYQs are a total game-changer. They help you focus on one topic at a time and understand what kind of questions usually come up. Books like Arihant’s or Embibe’s chapter-wise collections make it super easy to practice smart. You’ll spot patterns, improve speed, and gain confidence step by step.
Hello,
With a KEAM rank of 22,270, you have good chances in many self-financing colleges based on previous year trends. Some options are:
Amal Jyothi College of Engineering, Kottayam
Marian Engineering College, Thiruvananthapuram
Saintgits College of Engineering, Kottayam
MEA Engineering College, Malappuram
Sahrdaya College of Engineering, Thrissur
College of Engineering, Kidangoor (Kottayam)
SCMS School of Engineering & Technology, Ernakulam
Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering & Technology, Kalady
MES College of Engineering & Technology
Sree Narayana Guru College of Engineering & Technology, Kannur
Rajagiri School of Engineering & Technology
Ahalia School of Engineering & Technology
Other self-financing options like Carmel, Christ, Muthoot, Royal, Neptune, Ilahia etc.
You can expect branches like Civil, Mechanical, and sometimes CSE/ECE in these colleges. Final allotment depends on seat availability and counselling rounds.
Hope it helps !
Since your daughter was born in Kerala and you completed your full education there, she is eligible for KEAM. Even though she is studying in Pune now, she can apply under the “Keralite” category as per KEAM rules. Just make sure to submit valid proof of birth in Kerala and your education certificates from Kerala during the application process. This will ensure she is considered a Keralite for admission purposes.
Hi Aswathi!
Domicile eligibility for Kerala usually depends on criteria like place of birth, duration of residence, and parents’ origin. Since your daughter was born in Kerala and her mother studied there, she can often claim Kerala domicile, even if you’ve been living in Pune. You’ll need to apply for a Kerala domicile certificate from the local Village Office/Taluk Office in Kerala, providing documents like her birth certificate showing Kerala as birthplace, mother’s educational certificates from Kerala, and any property/residence proof in Kerala. This can make her eligible for Kerala state quota in admissions. Always check the specific admission brochure (like KEAM) because some courses also require continuous study in Kerala for certain years.
Hope this helps, and thank you for your query!
Yes, with your rank of 55198 you might still secure you admission at NSS Palakkad, but likely in branches like Civil or Instrumentation/Control, not in the top-tier options like CSE or ECE, and with admission more probable in later counselling rounds.
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