KEAM 2026 - The tentative KEAM 2026 exam dates are available online. As per several online reports, the KEAM exam will be conducted between April 15 to 21, 2026, with April 13, 14, 22 and 23, 2026 as buffer dates. The entrance exam will be held for admission to various undergraduate courses. The KEAM registration 2026 is expected to start in February 2026 on the official website, cee.kerala.gov.in. Students should carefully check the KEAM eligibility criteria before applying for the examination. For effective preparation for the KEAM 2026 exam, candidates can go through the KEAM syllabus, along with KEAM previous year question papers. For further help, visit our website to learn the best KEAM preparation tips. Read the complete article to learn important information on KEAM 2026. Stay tuned for more updates and the latest news.
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Candidates seeking B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Pharm, B.Agri., and more undergraduate courses should take the KEAM exam 2026. CEE Kerala releases the official information brochure containing all the exam details. It is expected to be released in February 2026. The same will be updated here once released. See the table below for more details.
About | Details |
Exam conducting authority | Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE, Kerala) |
Application and exam mode | Online |
Exam duration | 3 hours |
KEAM registration 2026 | February 2026 (Tentative) |
KEAM 2026 application last date | March 2026 (Tentative) |
KEAM exam 2026 (Tentative) | April 15 to 21, 2026 April 13, 14, 22 and 23, 2026 - buffer dates |
KEAM result 2026 | May 2026 (Tentative) |
Students should carefully check the KEAM eligibility criteria before applying for the examination. See below for the necessary information regarding the academic requirements:
Candidate must be Indian citizen and minimum 17 years of age (no upper age limit).
Candidate must have passed class 12 or equivalent from a Kerala government-recognized board.
Non-Kerala candidates are eligible too (see the official information brochure).
Minimum 45% aggregate marks in class 12 with PCM, which is necessary for B.Tech admission.
CEE Kerala will announce the KEAM application form dates and KEAM registration link at cee.kerala.gov.in in February/March 2026. Only registered students will be provided the KEAM admit card for the examination, tentatively in April 2026. Candidates can check below the steps of filling out the application form without any errors.
Go to the official website, cee.kerala.gov.in and complete the registration.
Fill out the application form with all the required information.
Upload all the required scanned documents with proper formatting.
Pay the KEAM application fee in whichever mode is suitable.
Review the application form and download it for future reference.
NOTE: The authority will also allow the KEAM application form correction within specified dates.
The examination authority will release the detailed KEAM exam pattern on its official website. Please note that the exam pattern may or may not change. Kindly refer to the official notification once out for more accurate details.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam subjects | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
| Exam duration | Engineering- 180 minutes Pharmacy- 90 minutes |
| Type of questions | MCQs |
| Total questions | Engineering- 150 questions total
Pharmacy- 75 questions total
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| Marking scheme | 4 marks for correct answer -1 mark for incorrect answer |
| Total marks | Engineering- 600 marks Pharmacy- 400 marks |
The official KEAM syllabus 2026 will be released along with the information brochure. Go through the complete syllabus for effective preparation and study plan.
Subjects | Topics |
Physics | Units & Measurement, Kinematics, Laws Of Motion Work, Energy And Power, Motion Of System Of Particles And Rigid Body, Gravitation, Properties Of Bulk Matter, Thermodynamics, Behaviour Of Perfect Gas And Kinetic Theory, Oscillations And Waves, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects Of Current And Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction And Alternating Current, Electromagnetic Waves, Optics, Dual Nature Of Matter And Radiation, Atoms And Nuclei, Electronic Devices |
Chemistry | Some Basic Concepts Of Chemistry, Structure Of Atom, Classification Of Elements And Periodicity In Properties, Bonding And Molecular Structure, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Redox Reactions And Electrochemistry – Oxidation And Reduction, Faraday’s Laws Of Electrolysis, Corrosion And Its Prevention, Solutions – Types Of Solutions, Colligative Properties, Chemical Kinetics, D-Block And F-Block Elements – D-Block Elements, F-Block Elements: Lanthanides, Coordination Compounds, Organic Chemistry, Hydrocarbons, Haloalkanes And Haloarenes Alcohols, Phenols, Ethers, Aldehydes And Ketones, Carboxylic Acid, Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen, Biomolecules |
Mathematics | Sets, Relations And Functions, Complex Numbers, Sequences and Series, Permutations, Combinations, Permutations, Combinations, Binomial Theorem, Matrices and Determinants, Linear Inequalities, Lines, Conic sections, Vectors, Three Dimensional Geometry, Trigonometric functions and Inverse Trigonometric functions, Indefinite Integrals, Definite Integrals, Linear Programming, Functions, Limits and continuity, Differentiation, Application of Derivatives, Statistics and probability |
The authority will release the KEAM 2026 admit card on the official website. Candidates who will complete their registration will be able to download the KEAM admit card. The admit card of KEAM will consist of details like the candidate’s name, center, timings, venue, application number, guidelines, and other information. Candidates are advised to take 2 printouts of the admit card and carry out on the day of the examination. Students should carry a valid ID and a recent passport-size photograph to the exam venue.
The CEE will release the KEAM provisional answer key as well as the KEAM final answer key. The KEAM 2026 answer key helps candidates to cross-check their answers and estimate their scores. Candidates can also challenge any question or if there are any discrepancies. After this, the KEAM final answer key 2026 will be released on the official website. The authority will release the answer key of KEAM 2026 in PDF form.
The KEAM results for 2026 will be declared in May 2026 after the commencement of the exams. Candidates will be able to check the KEAM result on the official website, cee.kerala.gov.in. The KEAM 2026 results will contain details like the candidate’s name, application number, roll number, marks obtained, qualifying marks, and category. Candidates who qualify and have a valid score will only be eligible for the KEAM counselling process.
The CEE Kerala will release the KEAM 2026 cut-off after each round of counselling. Candidates interested in KEAM Cut-off can check on the official website. Students who score the minimum KEAM cut-offs for 2026 will be eligible for admission to the KEAM-participating colleges.
The KEAM 2026 counselling will be held in two phases. Candidates who will qualify for the KEAM exam and have a valid score will be eligible for KEAM counselling. The KEAM counselling process includes registration, choice filling, seat allotment, document verification, and confirmation. Students should fill and lock their choices so they can be allotted seats accordingly. Candidates can also fill as many colleges as they want. The KEAM final seat allotment will be published on the official website.
Having the right study material and books helps a log and facilitates effective preparation. All the aspirants are advised to follow these recommended books and start preparing.
Physics: Objective Physics by Arihant Publications, Concept of Physics Volume 1 & 2 by HC Verma, Problems in Physics by A.A Pinsky.
Chemistry: Organic Chemistry by O.P Tandon, Inorganic Chemistry by O.P Tandon.
Mathematics: NCERT Mathematics, Higher Algebra by Hall Knight, RD Sharma Class 11 and 12 Mathematics.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The KEAM application form will be available in February 2026.
The tentative KEAM exam dates 2026 are April 15 to 21, 2026, with April 13, 14, 22 and 23, 2026 as buffer dates.
CEE Kerala conducts the KEAM exam only once a year.
A KEAM score of 600 or more is considered a good score.
Candidates can apply for KEAM as many times as they want, saying they meet the eligibility criteria.
On Question asked by student community
Hello,
With a KEAM rank of 19,000 and belonging to the OBC Muslim category, you have a strong chance of getting into a private BHMS college in Kerala under Muslim Merit in 2025. While admission depends on the number of applicants and their scores in a given year, a 19,000 rank should be competitive for private colleges, especially within a reserved quota.
I hope it will clear your query!!
Hello Aspirant,
Based on previous years' KEAM allotment data, getting a seat at Jamia Salafiya Pharmacy College with a rank of 22270 in the third allotment is unlikely .
The college's cutoff ranks in past years for the final allotment rounds have generally been much lower than your rank. It's advisable to look at other colleges where your rank might be competitive.
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.
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