- KEAM 2026 is now a computer-based test conducted by CEE Kerala, held across 17 to 23 April 2026
- The engineering paper has 150 questions across Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry in 180 minutes
- Application fees are Rs 925 for engineering or pharmacy and Rs 650 for architecture or medical streams for general candidates
- Rank lists give 50:50 weightage to the entrance score and Class 12 marks.
KEAM, the Kerala Engineering, Architecture, and Medical entrance examination, is the gateway to professional degree courses across Kerala. Conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, KEAM 2026 has moved fully to a computer-based test format. This guide covers the verified 2026 exam pattern, dates, fees, eligibility, rank list and results.
What Is KEAM 2026?
KEAM 2026 is the Kerala Engineering, Architecture, and Medical entrance examination conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala. It governs admission to professional degree courses including B.Tech, B.Pharm, B.Arch, medical, agriculture, and veterinary programmes across the state. The engineering and pharmacy exams are held online as computer-based tests.
KEAM covers admission to B.Tech, B.Pharm, B.Arch, and medical, agriculture, veterinary, fisheries and allied courses in Kerala's government and participating private colleges. While the engineering and pharmacy streams are assessed through the CEE entrance test, medical admissions are based on NEET-UG and architecture on NATA, with KEAM registration mandatory for state counselling.
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The KEAM 2026 engineering exam is a computer-based test with 150 questions, that is 75 in Mathematics, 45 in Physics, and 30 in Chemistry, answered in 180 minutes. The pharmacy exam has 45 Chemistry and 30 Physics questions in 90 minutes. Each correct answer earns four marks; one mark is deducted for every wrong answer.
| Exam 2026 | Subjects and Questions | Total Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | Maths 75, Physics 45, Chemistry 30 | 150 | 180 minutes |
| Pharmacy | Chemistry 45, Physics 30 | 75 | 90 minutes |
Each question is a multiple-choice question with five options, of which only one is the most appropriate response. Because the CBT runs across several sessions and days, CEE applies a normalization procedure so that candidates are neither advantaged nor disadvantaged by the difficulty of a particular session. Candidates who fail to answer even a single question are disqualified from the rank list.
When Are the KEAM 2026 Exam Dates?
The KEAM 2026 engineering and pharmacy entrance examinations were conducted as computer-based tests between 17 and 23 April 2026, in afternoon sessions from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, with buffer days on either side. Registration closed on 31 January 2026, and CEE declared the results on 12 May 2026.
- Engineering and Pharmacy CBT: 17 to 23 April 2026 (2:00 PM to 5:00 PM sessions)
- Buffer days: 13, 16, 24 and 25 April 2026
- Registration closed: 31 January 2026 (certificate upload till 7 February 2026)
- Result declared: 12 May 2026
- Counselling registration and option entry: from 2 July 2026
What Is the KEAM 2026 Application Fee?
For KEAM 2026, general-category candidates pay Rs 925 for Engineering or B.Pharm and Rs 650 for Architecture or Medical and Allied courses. SC candidates pay Rs 400 and Rs 260 respectively, while ST candidates are exempt. Candidates choosing the UAE examination centre remit an additional Rs 16,000. Payment is online only.
| Course 2026 | General (Rs) | SC (Rs) | ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 925 | 400 | Nil |
| B.Pharm | 925 | 400 | Nil |
| Architecture | 650 | 260 | Nil |
| Medical and Allied | 650 | 260 | Nil |
Who Is Eligible to Apply for KEAM 2026?
Applicants must have completed 17 years of age as on 31 December 2026, with no upper age limit for engineering, pharmacy, and architecture courses. Candidates need a qualifying Class 12 pass with the relevant subjects. Medical aspirants must additionally qualify NEET-UG 2026, and architecture aspirants must qualify NATA.
- Completed 17 years of age as on 31 December 2026, with no upper age limit for engineering, pharmacy and architecture
- A pass in Class 12 (or equivalent) with the subjects required for the chosen stream
- Engineering: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry in the qualifying examination
- Medical and allied courses: a valid NEET-UG 2026 qualification
- Architecture: a valid NATA score from the Council of Architecture
- Nativity and reservation conditions as specified in the CEE prospectus
How Is the KEAM 2026 Rank List Prepared?
For engineering, the KEAM 2026 rank list gives equal 50:50 weightage to the normalized entrance score and Class 12 marks in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry combined in a 5:3:2 ratio, for an index mark out of 600. Architecture ranks use NATA plus Class 12, while medical ranks follow NEET-UG 2026.
- Engineering: 50:50 weightage to the normalized entrance score and Class 12 Maths, Physics and Chemistry marks (5:3:2 ratio), index mark out of 600
- Pharmacy: index mark based on the normalized Chemistry and Physics scores from the entrance test
- Architecture: equal weightage to the NATA score and Class 12 marks
- Medical and allied: rank based on NEET-UG 2026 scores and nativity or qualifying criteria
How Can You Check the KEAM 2026 Result?
CEE declared the KEAM 2026 result online on 12 May 2026 at cee.kerala.gov.in in the form of separate rank lists for engineering, pharmacy, architecture, and medical streams. Candidates log in with their application number and date of birth to view scores, download the rank card, and proceed to counselling.
- Visit the official CEE website, cee.kerala.gov.in
- Open the KEAM 2026 candidate portal and click the result or rank list link
- Enter your application number and date of birth or password
- View your normalized score and rank, then download the rank card for counselling