Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) Entrance Exam 2026

Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala manages KEAM to assign admissions into Professional Degree Courses (Engineering, Pharmacy, Architecture, Medical, and Allied) spread across numerous Government and Private Unaided colleges situated in Kerala. (Note: Medical/Allied admissions map via NEET-UG scores, and Architecture via NATA, but candidates must apply through the fundamental KEAM portal).

1. Projected Calendar

• Application Availability: Late March 2026.
• Admit Cards Ready: May 2026.
• CBT Engineering Exam: June 2026 (Likely a week-long window).

2. Updated CBT Scheme (Since 2024)

• The exam transitioned to a Computer Based Test (CBT).
• For Engineering Candidates: There is a single continuous exam integrating Physics, Chemistry (120 minutes) followed seamlessly by Mathematics (75 minutes).
• Total Scope: 150 Questions overall for Engineering.
• Marking Base: +4 for a right answer, -1 penalty for incorrect choices.

3. Important Kerala Links

4. Prep Notes

• With a substantial change toward CBT format, time partitioning between subjects becomes non-negotiable since physical page-turning speed is removed from the dynamic.
• KEAM syllabus stays strictly rooted in the Class 11 and 12 curriculum outlined directly by NCERT/Kerala State Boards.