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    KEAM Exam Pattern 2026 - Marking Scheme, Total Marks, Paper Pattern
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    KEAM Exam Pattern 2026 - Marking Scheme, Total Marks, Paper Pattern

    Jalla VenkateshUpdated on 06 Feb 2026, 06:03 PM IST

    KEAM Exam Pattern 2026: CEE Kerala has published the KEAM 2026 exam pattern along with the brochure. Candidates can visit the official website, cee.kerala.gov.in, for the exam pattern of KEAM 2026. It 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 2026 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 2026 exam. The authority will conduct the KEAM entrance exam from April 17 to 23, 2026. Aspirants can go through the KEAM Engineering exam pattern here.
    Also Read: KEAM 2026 exam date | KEAM application form

    This Story also Contains

    1. KEAM Exam Pattern 2026
    2. KEAM Marking Scheme 2026
    3. Best Books for KEAM 2026 Preparation
    KEAM Exam Pattern 2026 - Marking Scheme, Total Marks, Paper Pattern
    KEAM exam pattern 2026

    Aspirants can use the KEAM exam pattern to plan their preparation. Moreover, candidates must also check the KEAM 2026 syllabus for important topics. Read the complete article to know more about the exam pattern for KEAM 2026 exam.

    KEAM Exam Pattern 2026

    The authority has released the KEAM 2026 exam pattern on the official website. KEAM exam pattern 2026 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 2026 exam. For candidates appearing for KEAM 2026 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 2026 is mentioned below.

    KEAM 2026 exam pattern - Engineering

    ParticularsDetails

    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
    Physics - 45 questions
    Chemistry - 30 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

    KEAM 2026 exam pattern - B.Pharma

    ParticularsDetails
    Mode of examComputer Based Test (CBT)
    Types of questionsMultiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
    SectionsPhysics and Chemistry
    Number of questions75 questions:
    Physics - 45 questions
    Chemistry - 30 questions
    Total marks300
    Duration of exam1 hour 30 minutes
    Marking scheme4 marks for correct answers
    1 mark will be deducted from the total score for wrong answers

    KEAM Exam Pattern 2026 - Engineering Subject-Wise Distribution

    SubjectsNumber of QuestionsMarks per question

    Physics

    45

    4

    Chemistry304

    Mathematics

    75

    4

    Total

    150

    600

    KEAM Exam Pattern 2026 - B.Pharma Subject-Wise Distribution

    SubjectsNumber of QuestionsMarks
    Physics454 marks
    Chemistry304 marks
    Total75300
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    KEAM Marking Scheme 2026

    Candidates appearing in the KEAM exam must know the marking scheme of KEAM 2026 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.

    KEAM Exam Pattern 2026 Highlights

    Students are provided information about some of the important points related to the exam pattern of KEAM 2026.

    • 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.

    Best Books for KEAM 2026 Preparation

    Candidates can check the Best Book for KEAM 2026 in the table below:

    Best Books for Mathematics:

    BooksAuthors

    Maths 11th & 12th

    R.D. Sharma

    Complete Mathematics

    MC Graw Hills

    Higher Algebra

    Hall Knight

    NCERT Mathematics


    KEAM Best Books for Chemistry:

    BooksAuthors

    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


    KEAM Best Books for Physics:

    BooksAuthors

    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)

    Q: What is the total marks in KEAM 2026?
    A:

    KEAM 2026 Engineering exam will be held for 600 marks while B.Pharma exam will be held for 300 marks.

    Q: Is biology there in KEAM entrance exam 2026?
    A:

    No, Biology is not in the KEAM exam. 

    Q: Is calculator allowed in KEAM exam 2026?
    A:

    No, calculators are not allowed in the KEAM exam centre.

    Q: How many questions will be there in KEAM 2026?
    A:

    KEAM 2026 Engineering Paper comprises 150 questions, while B.Pharma paper includes of 75 questions.

    Q: What is KEAM full form?
    A:

    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. 

    Q: Where will KEAM exam pattern get uploaded for 2026?
    A:

    Candidates can check the KEAM 2026 exam pattern in the information brochure. 

    Q: What is KEAM 2026 Exam Pattern?
    A:

    The KEAM 2026 exam pattern is as follows:

    • Exam Mode: online (CBT)
    • Number of Papers: 1
    • Medium of Exam: English
    • Question Paper type: Objective (MCQs), with 5 options for each question
    • Total number of questions in Engineering paper: 150
    • Total number of questions in B.Pharma paper: 75
    • Marks awarded for correct answer: 4
    • Marks deducted for wrong answer: 1
    Q: What is the KEAM 2026 exam dates?
    A:

    CEE Kerala will conduct the KEAM 2026 from April 17 to 23, 2026.

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    Questions related to KEAM

    On Question asked by student community

    Have a question related to KEAM ?

    Hi Student

    Yes, you can change your category from General to EWS in the KEAM Application form . You can edit the details during the process in the correction window and upload relevant documents. Click on the link below to edit the details.

    Hello Sahla!

    No, you cannot get BPharm in Kerala government colleges with only NEET. Candidates must qualify in NEET (UG) conducted by NTA and submit the KEAM online application to be considered in the CEE allotment.

    If you have registered twice for KEAM with two different application IDs for different courses, it may create an issue because generally the KEAM guidelines allow only one KEAM application form per candidate, and multiple registrations can lead to rejection or cancellation during scrutiny. Since you have already informed the

    Hi Akahay,

    Follow these rules below for KEAM application process:

    • One Candidate, One Application: Never submit multiple applications. You can select all desired courses (Engineering, Architecture, MBBS, etc.) within a single form.
    • Nativity Status: You must correctly identify as Keralite, Non-Keralite Category I (NK I), or Non-Keralite Category II (NK