KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical) is conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, for admission to engineering, pharmacy and allied courses in the state. The engineering entrance covers Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, and the rank is prepared by combining the KEAM score with normalised Class 12 marks before CEE's centralised allotment.
Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
Duration: 180 minutes
Total Marks: 576
Marking Scheme: +4 for a correct answer, -1 for a wrong answer
Sections Physics & Chemistry
72 Questions • 288 Marks
Mathematics
72 Questions • 288 Marks
Physics Mechanics & Laws of Motion Heat, Thermodynamics & Kinetic Theory Oscillations, Waves & Optics Electrostatics & Current Electricity Magnetism & Electromagnetic Induction Modern Physics & Semiconductor Electronics Chemistry Physical Chemistry - Mole Concept, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium Inorganic Chemistry - Periodic Table, Chemical Bonding, p- & d-block Organic Chemistry - Hydrocarbons, Functional Groups, Biomolecules & Polymers Mathematics Algebra, Complex Numbers & Matrices Trigonometry & Vectors Coordinate & 3D Geometry Calculus - Limits, Continuity, Derivatives, Integrals Probability, Statistics & Permutations Passed/appearing Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics Minimum 45% in Mathematics separately and 45% in PCM together (relaxation for reserved categories) Kerala-nativity rules apply for state-quota seats Registration opens
February 2027
Last date to apply
March 2027
Admit card release
Before the exam
Result declaration
June 2027
Register on cee.kerala.gov.in with a valid email ID and mobile number Fill in personal, academic and course-preference details Upload a scanned photograph and signature Pay the application fee online Download the admit card when it is released 💡 Preparation Tips Master NCERT Class 11 & 12 Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics Solve previous years' question papers to learn the pattern Take full-length timed mock tests for speed and accuracy Revise formulae and weak chapters regularly before the exam 34 colleges accept this exam across 1 state. Tap a college to view full details, placement data, and shortlist.
Kerala 34 Show 26 more in Kerala → ❓ FAQs Is there negative marking?
Yes - +4 for a correct answer and -1 for a wrong one, so avoid blind guessing.
How is the engineering rank computed?
By combining your KEAM score with normalised Class 12 Physics/Chemistry/Maths marks in equal measure.