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    KEAM B.Arch 2026 - Registration, Option Entry, Rank List, Cutoff, Counselling, Seat Allotment

    KEAM B.Arch 2026 - Registration, Option Entry, Rank List, Cutoff, Counselling, Seat Allotment

    Team Careers360Updated on 01 May 2026, 05:58 PM IST

    KEAM B.Arch 2026 -CEE Kerala has reopened the KEAM application form correction window till May 10, 2026. Candidates can now edit and modify their application form on the official website, cee.kerala.gov.in. Further, the authority has released the KEAM 2026 provisional answer key on April 22, 2026. The authority has conducted the KEAM 2026 exam from April 18 to 22, 2026. The unofficial answer key for KEAM 2026 has been released online. Further, the KEAM 2026 final answer key will be released based on the challenge submitted. And the KEAM BArch rank list will likely be released on or before May 20, 2026.
    Also Check: KEAM 2026 Answer Key

    This Story also Contains

    1. Quick Glance at KEAM B.Arch 2026
    2. KEAM B.Arch Important Dates 2026
    3. KEAM B.Arch 2026 Eligibility Criteria
    4. KEAM B.Arch Application Form 2026
    5. KEAM B.Arch Rank List 2026
    6. KEAM B.Arch Counselling 2026
    KEAM B.Arch 2026 - Registration, Option Entry, Rank List, Cutoff, Counselling, Seat Allotment
    KEAM BArch

    The authority prepares the KEAM BArch rank list 2026 based on the Class 12 and NATA scores entered. Note that the rank list of KEAM B.Arch admission is prepared by giving equal weightage to the NATA scores and the 10+2 marks. Candidates listed in the rank list will become eligible for the KEAM B.Arch counselling process. Candidates must read the entire article to know the details about the KEAM 2026 B.Arch eligibility, application form, rank list, counselling and much more.

    Quick Glance at KEAM B.Arch 2026

    Particulars

    Details

    Name of the Admission Process

    KEAM B.Arch

    Conducting Authority

    Commissioner of Entrance Examination (CEE), Kerala

    Basis of Selection

    NATA score and qualifying examination

    Admission Level

    Undergraduate

    Programme Offered

    Bachelor of Architecture

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    KEAM B.Arch Important Dates 2026

    The authorities announce the KEAM BArch 2026 admission date along with the process on the official website. Candidates can check the table below for the KEAM BArch date to know the schedule for important events. The following table is updated as and when CEE Kerala announces the KEAM 2026 B.Arch dates.

    KEAM B.Arch 2026 Dates

    Events

    KEAM 2026 Dates

    KEAM 2026 Registration Date

    January 5, 2026

    KEAM application last date 2026

    January 31, 2026

    February 6, 2026

    Last date to upload relevant documents

    February 7, 2026

    Window to add additional courses

    February 9 to 12, 2026

    till March 8, 2026(extended)

    Fee payment for already registered candidates

    February 23 to 25, 2026

    KEAM form correction facility

    March 13 to 21, 2026

    KEAM 2026 Admit Card Release Date

    April 1, 2026 April 8, 2026

    KEAM exam date 2026

    April 17 to 23, 2026

    April 17 to 22, 2026

    Release of the official provisional answer key

    April 22, 2026

    Last date to raise objections against the provisional answer key

    May 2026

    Availability of the final KEAM answer key 2026

    May 2026

    KEAM 2026 response sheet release date

    May 2026

    Release of the KEAM 2026 result

    On or before May 10, 2026

    Submission of Class XII Marks for the preparation of the rank list

    On or before May 20, 2026

    Declaration of the KEAM rank list

    On or before May 20, 2026


    KEAM B.Arch 2026 Eligibility Criteria

    The authority has released the KEAM BArch 2026 eligibility criteria on the official website. The eligibility criteria of KEAM B.Arch 2026 comprise conditions that candidates need to fulfil before applying for admission. Candidates who meet the eligibility conditions can fill the KEAM BArch 2026 application form. Given below is the table enlisting the pointers on KEAM B.Arch admissions for future aspirants

    KEAM B.Arch Eligibility

    Criteria

    Eligibility

    Nativity

    The candidate needs to be an Indian national.

    Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)/ Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) can also apply, but they will not be eligible for reservation.

    Keralite: Any candidate of Kerala origin will be categorised as a Keralite.

    Wards of All India Service (AIS) officers posted in the state will also be considered under this category, though they will not be eligible for reservation or any fee concession.

    Non-Keralite: Candidates will be divided into two sub-categories:

    • Non-Keralite Category I (NK I)

    • Non-Keralite Category II (NK II)

    Age Limit

    The candidate should be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026

    There is no upper age limit for KEAM B.Arch 2026

    Qualifying Examination


    • Candidates should have passed class 10+2 or equivalent exam securing minimum 50% aggregate marks, or

    • Candidates should hold a 3-year diploma with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks, or

    • Candidates should have completed International Baccalaureate Diploma, after 10 years of schooling, securing at least 50% marks.

    Compulsory Subject

    The candidates should have studied Mathematics as one of the subjects in the qualifying examination.

    Relaxation of Minimum Marks

    Candidates belonging to Socially and Educationally Backward Classes are entitled to a relaxation of 5% marks in qualifying exam.

    However, SC/ ST candidates only need to pass the qualifying exam to be eligible.

    Qualifying Entrance Exam

    Candidates should have a valid score in NATA 2026

    KEAM B.Arch Application Form 2026

    The authority released the KEAM BArch 2026 application form online at the official website. Candidates were able to apply for KEAM BArch admission 2026 at cee.kerala.gov.in. Before applying, candidates must have checked the KEAM BArch eligibility criteria. The application process comprises registration, form filling, fee payment and uploading the documents. Candidates have to complete the KEAM BArch 2026 registration before the last date. The last date to complete the KEAM B.Arch registration was June 23, 2026. Given below is the series of steps to be followed by candidates.

    Documents required for KEAM B.Arch Application Form 2026

    • Candidates age proof

    • Course Certificate in Original or Self-attested copy of the Mark sheet

    • Nativity Certificate

    • Community Certificate

    • Income Certificate (for candidates applicable for fee concession / EC status).

    • Documents for Special Reservation ( if applicable)

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    How to fill KEAM B.Arch 2026 application?

    1. Registration - Candidates have to visit the official website at cee.kerala.gov.in and click on the link to KEAM B.Arch registration 2026. Here, candidates will have to provide various basic details like their name, date of birth, email, and mobile number. They will create a password and then the application number will be generated after successful registration.

    1. Application Form - After completing registration, candidates will have to provide further personal, academic and contact details. They will also have to select the course in which admission is sought.

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    1. KEAM B.Arch Application Fee - Candidates have to pay the KEAM B.Arch 2026 application fee depending upon the category they belong to as shown in the table below. The same can be paid through credit card/debit card/Internet Banking. Candidates can also pay the application fee using an e-challan to be generated while filling the application form. Payment of e-challan can be done at all Head/ Sub Post Offices in Kerala.

    KEAM B.Arch Rank List 2026

    The authority will release the final KEAM 2026 B.Arch category list on or before May 20, 2026. The final KEAM BArch 2026 rank list on the official website. The rank list of KEAM BArch is based on the score of NATA and the qualifying exam. As per the rules, both criteria are given equal weightage (50% each) for KEAM B.Arch admission 2026. Along with the common rank list, the authorities have also released category-wise rank lists accommodating candidates of reserved categories like SC and ST. Candidates having their names in the KEAM B.Arch merit list 2026 will be eligible to participate in the counselling process.

    KEAM Rank List 2025

    Candidates appeared and qualified in the entrance examination and were included in the rank list

    Category

    Female Candidates

    Male Candidates

    Transgender

    Total Candidates

    Appeared for Examination 1

    41895

    44654

    0

    86549

    Qualified in the Examination

    38049

    38181

    0

    76230

    Included in the Rank List

    33555

    33950

    0

    67505

    KEAM Total Candidates Rank List

    Candidates in the Rank list based on their course of study at the Plus Two level

    Qualifying Examination

    Total candidates

    Candidates figured in the first 100 Ranks

    HSE - Kerala

    47175

    43

    AISSCE (CBSE)

    18284

    55

    ISCE (CISCE)

    1415

    2

    Others

    631

    0

    KEAM Total Candidates Rank List for 5,000 Rank

    Qualifying Examination

    Total candidates

    Candidates figured in the first 100 Ranks

    HSE - Kerala

    47175

    2539

    AISSCE (CBSE)

    18284

    2220

    ISCE (CISCE)

    1415

    202

    Others

    631

    39

    KEAM B.Arch Counselling 2026

    CEE Kerala will conduct the counselling for KEAM B.Arch 2026 admissions in online mode through a centralized allotment process (CAP). Candidates having their names on the rank list are eligible to participate in the KEAM B.Arch counselling 2026. Candidates have to register and fill the choices in the order of preference. Seats are allotted based on merit, course availability and preference of institute as selected by candidates.

    Allotment of seats for KEAM B.Arch admission 2026 after each round will be done on a merit basis and is announced online. Allotted candidates will have to confirm their admission.

    KEAM Allotment List 2026 Round 1

    Documents Required During Verification

    • NATA score card

    • KEAM B.Arch seat allotment memo

    • Fee receipt

    • Date of birth proof

    • Marksheet and certificates of Class 10+2/ other qualifying examination

    • Transfer certificate (from institute previously attended)

    • Conduct Certificate (from the institute last attended)

    • Fitness certificate

    KEAM B.Arch 2026 Participating Institutes

    S. No.

    Name of KEAM B.Arch Institute

    Government Colleges

    1

    Government Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam

    2

    Government Engineering College, Thrissur

    3

    T K M College of Engineering, Kollam

    4

    College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram

    Private Self Financing Colleges

    1

    College of Engineering and Technology, Payyanur

    2

    Alsalama Institute of Architecture, Malappuram

    3

    APJ Abdul Kalam School of Architecture, Ernakulam

    4

    Asian School of Architecture and Design Innovations, Ernakulam

    5

    Avani Institute of Design, Kozhikode

    6

    Bishop Jerome Institute School of Architecture, Kollam

    7

    DC School of Architecture and Design, Idukki

    8

    Devaki Amma's Guruvayurappan College of Architecture, Malappuram

    9

    Eranad Knowledge City College of Architecture, Manjeri

    10

    Global Institute of Architecture, Palakkad

    11

    Holy Crescent College of Architecture, Ernakulam

    12

    IES College of Architecture, Thrissur

    13

    KMEA College of Architecture, Ernakulam

    14

    KMCT College of Architecture, Kozhikode

    15

    Marian College of Architecture and Planning, Kazhakuttom

    16

    MES College of Architecture, Kozhikode

    17

    School of Architecture, Mookambika Technical Campus, Muvattupuzha

    18

    Mangalam School of Architecture and Planning, Kottayam

    19

    MES School of Architecture, Kuttippuram

    20

    KMCT College of Architecture, Mukkom

    21

    Nehru College of Architecture,Palakkad

    22

    Nizar Rahim and Mark School of Architecture, Kollam

    23

    College of Architecture Trivandrum

    24

    SCMS School of Architecture, Ernakulam

    25

    Sneha College of Architecture, Palakkad

    26

    TKM School of Architecture, Kollam

    27

    Talent Institute of Architecture, Malappuram

    28

    Thejus College of Architecture, Erumapetti

    29

    Vedavyasa College of Architecture, Malappuram

    Contact Details

    General Enquiry: 0471-2332120.

    Technical/Online Payment Query: 0471-2339103. 0471-2339104.

    Helpline - 24 hours: 0471-155300, 0471-2335523, 2115054, 2115098 (Citizen’s Call Centre).

    Fax: 0471-2337228. Email: ceekinfo@cee.kerala.gov.in.

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