KEAM 2027
Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Government of Kerala
Quick Actions
Overview
The Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) process is run by the Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Government of Kerala, for admission to professional degree courses in the state: engineering, architecture, pharmacy, medical and allied courses, agriculture, forestry, veterinary and fisheries. A computer-based KEAM entrance examination is held for Engineering and B.Pharm; architecture uses scores in the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA), and medical and allied courses use NEET (UG) scores. KEAM 2027 has not been announced yet, so the details below are as per the KEAM 2026 prospectus and are labelled that way.
In KEAM 2026, 96,747 candidates appeared for the Engineering entrance examination, 79,788 qualified and 65,438 were included in the rank list. It was held as a computer-based test from 17 to 22 April 2026 at 197 venues across Kerala and in New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Kuwait, Bahrain and Sharjah.
KEAM at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Government of Kerala |
| Level | Undergraduate professional degree courses |
| Purpose | Rank lists and centralised allotment for engineering, B.Pharm, architecture, medical and allied, agriculture, forestry, veterinary and fisheries courses |
| Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) for the Engineering and B.Pharm entrance examinations |
| Frequency | Once a year, in several sessions over multiple days |
| Duration | 180 minutes (Engineering); 90 minutes (B.Pharm) |
| Application fee (KEAM 2026) | Engineering and B.Pharm: General (others) Rs 925, SC Rs 400, ST nil. Architecture and Medical and Allied: General (others) Rs 650, SC Rs 260, ST nil. Candidates choosing the UAE centre pay an extra Rs 16,000 |
| Exam centres (2026) | All districts of Kerala, New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Kuwait, Bahrain and Sharjah (197 venues) |
| Official website | cee.kerala.gov.in |
Important dates (KEAM 2027)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification and online application | Not announced yet |
| Last date to apply | Not announced yet |
| Admit card | Not announced yet |
| Entrance exam (Engineering and B.Pharm) | Not announced yet |
| Answer key | Not announced yet |
| Result and rank list | Not announced yet |
KEAM 2026 cycle, for reference
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications invited | 5 January 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 31 January 2026, 5:00 pm; extended to 6 February 2026 (CEE notice of 31 January 2026) |
| Admit card | Scheduled from 1 April 2026 (prospectus); the CEE notice that admit cards were available online is dated 8 April 2026 |
| Entrance exam (CBT) | 17 to 22 April 2026 (results highlights); the prospectus window was 13 to 25 April 2026 |
| Answer keys | Published 23 April 2026; final answer key 5 May 2026 (CEE notices) |
| Result and rank list | Prospectus target: result by 10 May 2026 and rank lists by 20 June 2026; the Engineering results highlights are dated 27 June 2026 |
Application
Applications are accepted only online through the CEE website, and a candidate submits one application for all the courses selected. Defects found in the application appear in the candidate portal and must be cleared within the time notified by CEE; candidates other than SC, ST and OEC upload an income certificate to claim income-based fee concession or scholarship.
Allotment
CEE runs centralised online allotment in phases, and option confirmation is mandatory to take part in each phase. On 5 October 2026 its home page listed the second-phase stray vacancy allotment for B.Pharm, second-phase allotment to Ayurveda, Homoeo, Siddha, Unani and medical allied courses, and fresh option registration for the third phase of MBBS and BDS allotment.
Sources: KEAM 2026 prospectus; KEAM 2026 Engineering results highlights; KEAM 2026 notifications; CEE Kerala home page. Checked on 5 October 2026.
Conducting Body
Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Government of Kerala
Category
Other
Level
State
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application opens | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Application closes | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Exam date | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria for the 2026 cycle, as per the KEAM 2026 prospectus; the 2027 prospectus may change them.
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Engineering: qualifying exam | Higher Secondary Examination, Kerala, or an equivalent, with Physics and Mathematics compulsory and Chemistry as an optional subject |
| Engineering: minimum marks | At least 45% in these subjects together; if Chemistry was not studied, marks in Computer Science, then Biotechnology, then Biology are considered |
| B.Pharm | 10+2 (Kerala Higher Secondary or equivalent) with English, and Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology as optional subjects |
| Age | 17 years completed on 31 December 2026; no upper age limit for Engineering, Architecture and B.Pharm |
| Nationality | Indian citizens; OCI and PIO card holders are treated at par for admission but get no reservation or fee concession |
| Nativity | Candidates are classed as Keralite, Non-Keralite Category I or Non-Keralite Category II |
| Architecture | NATA score required (NATA 2025 or 2026 in this cycle) |
| MBBS, BDS and AYUSH courses | NEET (UG) score at the 50th percentile (40th for SC, ST and SEBC) |
- A normalised entrance score of at least 10 is needed for the Engineering rank list; SC and ST candidates have no minimum score but must answer at least one question.
- SC candidates pay Rs 400 and ST candidates nothing for the Engineering application, against Rs 925 for general candidates.
Source: KEAM 2026 prospectus, clauses 6.1 to 6.3, 7.2 and 9.7.5 (2026 cycle).
Exam Pattern
The KEAM entrance examination is a Computer Based Test of multiple-choice questions. Each question has five suggested answers, of which one is the most appropriate.
| Course | Subjects (questions) | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | Mathematics 75, Physics 45, Chemistry 30 | 150 | 180 minutes |
| B.Pharm | Chemistry 45, Physics 30 | 75 | 90 minutes |
- Marking: four marks for each correct answer, one mark deducted for each wrong answer and nothing for an unanswered question; a candidate who answers no question is disqualified from the rank list.
- Normalisation: the test runs in several sessions with separate question sets, so scores are normalised by the Percentile Interpolated Average Method; the prospectus gives the normalised entrance score as out of 300.
- Qualifying score: a normalised score of at least 10 for the Engineering rank list; no minimum for SC and ST.
- Exam day (planned in the 2026 prospectus): reporting 12:00 pm, entry from 1:30 pm, mock test 1:45 pm, last entry 1:50 pm, exam 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm; admit card, photo ID and a transparent ball-point pen are allowed and rough-work paper is provided.
- Syllabus: unit-wise syllabi for Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry are in the prospectus; Mathematics starts with Unit I: Algebra.
Source: KEAM 2026 prospectus, clauses 9.4, 9.5.1 and 9.7.5 (2026 cycle).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts KEAM 2027?
KEAM 2027 is conducted by Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Government of Kerala.
What is the eligibility for KEAM 2027?
Criteria for the 2026 cycle, as per the KEAM 2026 prospectus; the 2027 prospectus may change them. Criterion Requirement Engineering: qualifying exam Higher Secondary Examination, Kerala, or an equivalent, with Physics and Mathematics compulsory and Chemistry as an optional subject Engineering: minimum marks At least 45% in these subjects together; if Chemistry was not studied, marks in Computer Science, then Biotechnology, then Biology are considered B.Pharm 10+2 (Kerala Higher Secondary or…
What is the exam pattern of KEAM 2027?
The KEAM entrance examination is a Computer Based Test of multiple-choice questions. Each question has five suggested answers, of which one is the most appropriate. Course Subjects (questions) Questions Duration Engineering Mathematics 75, Physics 45, Chemistry 30 150 180 minutes B.Pharm Chemistry 45, Physics 30 75 90 minutes Marking: four marks for each correct answer, one mark deducted for each wrong answer and nothing for an unanswered question; a candidate who answers no question is…
What is the official website of KEAM 2027?
The official website is https://cee.kerala.gov.in/.