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    KEAM 2026 April 20 Question Paper with Solutions PDF
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    KEAM 2026 April 20 Question Paper with Solutions PDF

    Shivani PooniaUpdated on 26 May 2026, 10:12 AM IST
    The KEAM exam was conducted from April 17 to 22, 2026. The KEAM April 20, 2026, exam has ended successfully. The Pharmacy exam was held from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM, while the Engineering exam took place from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Students who appeared for the KEAM exam can now check the KEAM 2026 April 20 question paper, and detailed paper analysis here. We have provided the direct download link for the KEAM 2026 question paper PDF along with subject-wise analysis, difficulty level, and important topics asked in the exam. The official KEAM 2026 answer key has been released, and the KEAM 2026 result was declared on May 12, 2026. Students can also check the marks vs rank analysis and use the college predictor provided below.

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    The direct link to download the KEAM Question Paper 2026 April 20 with Solutions is provided here. Students can download question paper from here.

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    KEAM 2026 Question Paper Overview

    Let’s have a quick overview of the KEAM 2026 exam before we dive into the analysis:

    Particulars

    Details

    Exam conducting authority

    Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE, Kerala)

    Exam duration

    Engineering: 180 minutes

    Pharmacy: 90 minutes

    Type of questions

    Objective (MCQs)

    Total questions

    Engineering: 150 questions

    • Physics: 45 Questions

    • Chemistry: 30 Questions

    • Maths: 75 Questions

    Pharmacy: 75 questions

    • Physics: 45 Questions

    • Chemistry: 30 Questions

    Marking scheme

    4 marks for a correct answer

    -1 mark for each incorrect answer

    Total marks

    Engineering: 600 marks

    Pharmacy: 300 marks

    KEAM 2026 Question Paper April 20 Analysis

    A detailed, subject-wise analysis of the KEAM 2026 April 20 question is provided below. This analysis covers the overall difficulty level of the exam, subject-wise difficulty level, key concepts asked in the exam, and question distribution across the KEAM 2026 syllabus. Students who appeared for the exam can go through this analysis to spot their mistakes and identify high-weighting chapters.

    For Engineering

    Subject

    Difficulty Level

    Physics

    Moderate

    Chemistry

    Easy to Moderate

    Mathematics

    Moderate

    For Pharmacy

    Subject

    Difficulty Level

    Physics

    Available soon

    Chemistry

    Available soon

    KEAM 20 April Question Paper with Solutions

    The KEAM 2026 memory-based question is added below. Students can go through the KEAM question paper with solutions PDF and match their responses with the solution and evaluate their estimated score.

    CHEMISTRY

    Question 1: Arrange the isoelectronic species in increasing order of ionic radius:
    $\mathrm{Al}^{3+}, \mathrm{Na}^{+}, \mathrm{F}^{-}, \mathrm{O}^{2-}$
    i) $\mathrm{Al}^{3+}<\mathrm{Na}^{+}<\mathrm{F}^{-}<\mathrm{O}^{2-}$
    ii) $\mathrm{O}^{2-}<\mathrm{F}^{-}<\mathrm{Na}^{+}<\mathrm{Al}^{3+}$
    iii) $\mathrm{Na}^{+}<\mathrm{F}^{-}<\mathrm{Al}^{3+}<\mathrm{O}^{2-}$
    iv) $\mathrm{F}^{-}<\mathrm{Na}^{+}<\mathrm{O}^{2-}<\mathrm{Al}^{3+}$

    Question 2: Which among th ring is most basic in aqueous medium
    i) Benzenamine
    ii) N-ethylethanamine
    iii) N,N-diethylethanamine
    iv) Methylamine

    Question 3: Which of the following lanthanoid ion is cloured?
    A) $\mathrm{Lu}^{3+}$
    B) $\mathrm{Sm}^{2+}$
    C) $\mathrm{Yb}^{2+}$
    D) $\mathrm{La}^{3+}$

    Question 4: IUPAC name of the compound $\left[\mathrm{Co}\left(\mathrm{NH}_3\right)_5 \mathrm{ONO}\right] \mathrm{Cl}_2$ is

    Question 5: Formula of Hinsberg reagent?
    A) $\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{SOCl}$
    B) $\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{SO}_2 \mathrm{Cl}$
    C) $\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{SOCl}_2$
    D) $\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{SO}_2 \mathrm{Cl}_2$

    Question 6: Formula of Hinsberg reagent?
    A) $\mathrm{C}, \mathrm{H}, \mathrm{SOCl}$
    B) $\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO} \mathrm{Cl}$
    c) $\mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{SOCl}_2$
    D) $\mathrm{C}_2 \mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{SO}_2 \mathrm{Cl}_3$

    Question 7: Find the bond length of $\mathrm{O}-\mathrm{H}$ in methanol
    A) 96 pm
    B) 141 pm
    C) 136 pm
    D) 145 pm
    E) 86 pm

    Question 8: Which among the following elements shows same atomic radius?
    A) Mo & W
    B) Ti & La
    C) Ag & Ni
    D) $\mathrm{Mn} \& \mathrm{~S}$
    Question 9: Which of the following has Van't Hoff factor (i) 1.82? ( $\mathrm{m}=0.01$ )
    A) $\mathrm{K}_2 \mathrm{SO}_4$
    B) $\mathrm{MgSO}_4$
    C) NaCl
    D) HCl
    E) KCl

    Question 10: For a reaction $\mathrm{N}_2+\mathrm{O}_2 \rightleftharpoons 2 \mathrm{NO}$. Given that $\left[\mathrm{N}_2\right]=2 \times 10^{-3},\left[\mathrm{O}_2\right]=3 \times 10^{-3},[\mathrm{NO}]=6 \times 10^{-6}$ Find the value of $\mathrm{K}_{\mathrm{c}}$ for the reaction.

    KEAM Previous Years’ Question Paper

    Solving the KEAM previous year question papers with solutions PDF is one of the most effective ways to prepare for the exam. The previous years’ papers help you understand the exam pattern, identify high-weightage topics, and improve your speed and accuracy. Students are also advised to give mock tests regularly, as they help in improving their scores. Below is the link to download the previous year's question paper with the answer key:

    KEAM Marks vs. Rank

    After checking the KEAM question paper with answers and calculating your raw score, the next question that comes to the students’ minds is what rank they can get with this score. The mark vs. rank table is the answer to that question. It gives students an idea of what rank they can get with their scores. The figures are approximate and based on the previous years’ trends; they may vary slightly according to the overall difficulty level of the exam this year and the number of students appearing for the exam.

    KEAM Score for B.Tech (Board + Entrance Exam)

    Score out of 600

    Expected KEAM Rank

    550+

    1-5000

    450+

    5001-20000

    350+

    20001-50000

    KEAM Score for Pharmacy (Board Exam + Entrance Exam)

    Score out of 300

    Expected KEAM Rank

    250+

    1-1000

    225+

    1001-2500

    162+

    2501-8000

    100+

    8001-20000

    Less than 100

    20000 and above

    KEAM 2026 Answer Key

    The KEAM 2026 question paper answer key was released by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala. Students can download the answer from the official portal cee.kerala.gov.in. Students can use the answer key to match their responses against it and calculate their score.

    KEAM College Predictor

    Once they have calculated their scores using the answer key, students can enter their scores in the KEAM College Predictor Tool and know which college they might get into with their score. The tool will give them a list of engineering and pharmacy colleges in Kerala that are within their reach.

    KEAM 2026 Result Date

    The KEAM 2026 results was also released along with the entrance exam scores on May 12, 2026. Candidates can check and download their KEAM 2026 scorecard and result from the official website using their application number and password.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: How many questions will be asked in the KEAM April 20 paper?
    A:

    As the KEAM 2026 April 20 Paper is for Engineering students, there will be 75 questions from mathematics, 45 from Physics and 30 questions from Chemistry.

    Q: What should I do after attempting the KEAM 2026 April 20 paper?
    A:

    After attempting the KEAM 2026 April 20 Paper, check the answer key and calculate your scores. 

    Q: What is the KEAM 2026 result date?
    A:

    The KEAM 2026 result was declared on May 12, 2026. Candidates can check their KEAM 2026 scorecard and percentile by logging in to the official website using their application number and password.


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