KEAM - Pharmacy Stream (Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical - CEE, Thiruvananthapuram)
Overview
KEAM is conducted by CEE Kerala for engineering, pharmacy and a few related streams. For B.Pharm aspirants, the relevant papers are Physics + Chemistry (and Biology where required for the year). KEAM feeds B.Pharm admissions across Kerala government and private (non-deemed) pharmacy colleges. (KEAM structure shifts year-to-year; confirm the exact stream-papers required in the year's brochure.)
Exam Pattern
Mode:Computer-based test (CBT)
Duration:150 minutes
Total Marks:Varies
Marking Scheme:+4 for correct, -1 for wrong
Sections
Physics & Chemistry (Paper 1)
120 Questions•480 Marks
Biology (where required)
varies Questions•varies Marks
Syllabus
Physics
- Class 11 & 12 NCERT / Kerala HSC
Chemistry
- Class 11 & 12 NCERT / Kerala HSC
Biology
- Class 11 & 12 Botany & Zoology
Eligibility Criteria
- Passed Class 12 with PCB
- Minimum 50% aggregate (45% reserved)
- Kerala domicile for state quota
Important Dates
Notification
February 2027
Last date
March 2027
Exam dates
20-24 April 2027
Result & counselling
May-July 2027
Application Process
- Register on cee.kerala.gov.in
- Select B.Pharm option at registration
- Pay fee and download admit card
- CEE counselling on KEAM rank
💡 Preparation Tips
- Cover Class 11 & 12 NCERT and Kerala HSC PCB
- Practise KEAM past papers
- Negative marking applies
❓ FAQs
Do I need NEET for B.Pharm in Kerala?
No. B.Pharm in Kerala is via KEAM, not NEET.