KEAM Agriculture (Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical - Agriculture Stream)
Overview
KEAM Agriculture is the agriculture stream of KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical) conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala. It provides admission to B.Sc Agriculture, Forestry, BFSc Fisheries and BVSc in Kerala's agricultural and veterinary colleges including KAU and KVASU institutions.
Exam Pattern
Mode:Offline (OMR based)
Duration:150 minutes
Total Marks:480 (entrance) + Class 12 marks composite
Marking Scheme:+4 for correct, -1 for wrong
Sections
Physics
48 Questions•192 Marks
Chemistry
72 Questions•288 Marks
Syllabus
Physics
- NCERT Class 11-12 - mechanics, waves, optics, modern physics, electricity
Chemistry
- Physical, organic, inorganic chemistry - NCERT level
- Environmental chemistry, biomolecules
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Class 12 with PCB with minimum 50% (45% reserved)
- Kerala domicile for state quota
- Must have Physics and Chemistry in Class 12
Important Dates
Registration
February 2027 (tentative - confirm on official website)
Exam date
May 2027 (tentative)
Counselling
July 2027 (tentative)
Application Process
- Register on cee.kerala.gov.in
- Fill form, pay fee
- Take KEAM Paper 2 (Chemistry)
- Merit list from KEAM score + Class 12 marks
- Centralised counselling by CEE
💡 Preparation Tips
- Chemistry carries double the questions - focus more on it
- Note: there IS negative marking (-1 per wrong on +4)
- KEAM is competitive - Kerala students score high
❓ FAQs
Is KEAM Agriculture the same exam as KEAM Engineering?
KEAM has two papers - Paper 1 (Physics+Chemistry) and Paper 2 (Chemistry). Agriculture uses Paper 2 + Class 12 marks.
Can I apply for both engineering and agriculture?
Yes, you can apply for multiple streams within the same KEAM application.