KEAM 2026 — Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical Entrance Exam

KEAM 2026 (Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical) is conducted by the CEE Kerala (Commissioner for Entrance Examinations) for admission to engineering, architecture, and pharmacy courses in Kerala government and private self-financing colleges. KEAM is the gateway to Kerala's professional colleges for the 85% state quota.

Quick summary: Apply at cee.kerala.gov.in. Kerala nativity certificate required for state quota. PCM (engineering/architecture) exam. NEET used for MBBS/BDS.

KEAM 2026 — Key Dates (Tentative)

Always verify dates at cee.kerala.gov.in

Eligibility Criteria

Kerala Nativity — State Quota Eligibility

For the 85% state quota in Kerala engineering colleges:

Kerala Nativity Certificate Guide

KEAM 2026 Application Process

1. Go to cee.kerala.gov.in → "KEAM 2026 Online Application"
2. Register with mobile number + email
3. Fill application:
   • Personal details (name, DOB, category, nativity)
   • Plus Two details (board, school, marks)
   • Stream: Engineering (PCM) / Pharmacy (PCB)
4. Upload: photo + signature + relevant certificates
5. Pay fee:
   • General: ₹700
   • SC/ST Kerala: ₹350
6. Download and preserve acknowledgement

Exam Pattern

KEAM Paper (Engineering / Pharmacy):

• Mode: Offline (OMR-based paper)
• Marking: +4 for correct, -1 for wrong (negative marking applies)
• Duration: 3 hours (engineering exam)

KEAM Syllabus 2026

KEAM follows Kerala Plus Two (DHSE/VHSE) syllabus:

Mathematics: Mathematical Reasoning, Algebra (Matrices, Determinants), Coordinate Geometry, Calculus, Vectors, Statistics & Probability

Physics: Physical World, Motion, Laws of Motion, Work-Energy, Rotational Motion, Gravitation, Thermodynamics, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Electromagnetism, Optics, Dual Nature, Atoms & Nuclei

Chemistry: Atomic Structure, Chemical Bonding, States of Matter, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Solutions, Electrochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Polymers, Biomolecules

NEET and KEAM — Medical Admissions in Kerala

• MBBS/BDS in Kerala: Uses NEET score only (not KEAM)
• Engineering/Architecture: KEAM score
• B.Pharm: KEAM PCB or NEET score (check CEE Kerala notification)

CEE Kerala conducts both KEAM allotment (engineering) and NEET Kerala counselling (medical) separately.

Top Colleges Under KEAM

Documents Required for KEAM Allotment

• KEAM rank card / mark sheet
• Plus Two (12th) mark list
• SSLC (10th) mark list
• Kerala Nativity Certificate — apply here
• Community certificate (for OBC/SC/ST) — apply here
• Aadhaar card
• Income certificate (for fee concession / SC/ST/OBC scholarship)

Frequently Asked Questions

KEAM rank vs NEET score — which for Kerala medical?

For MBBS/BDS in Kerala: NEET score (not KEAM). CEE Kerala uses NEET score for the 85% state medical quota. KEAM score is used for engineering, architecture, and pharmacy only.

How is KEAM rank calculated?

KEAM rank = weighted score of KEAM paper marks + Plus Two (Class 12) marks:

• 50% weight from KEAM exam score
• 50% weight from Plus Two marks (normalized)

Can students who didn't study in Kerala get a Kerala state quota seat?

If you were born in Kerala (even if you studied elsewhere), you can get Kerala nativity certificate and claim state quota. Verify with the current year's CEE notification for exact eligibility routes.

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