KEAM Engineering and Pharmacy Entrance Examinations, Kerala
KEAM is the admission process run by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, for professional degree courses in the state. CEE itself holds two computer-based tests: the Engineering Entrance Examination in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, and the Kerala Pharmacy Entrance Examination in Chemistry and Physics for B.Pharm; in 2026 the two tests were held between 17 and 22 April in several sessions. Engineering ranks give equal weight to the normalised entrance score and qualifying-exam marks, while architecture uses NATA and medical courses use NEET-UG.
Eligibility (summary)
150 MCQs in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry in 180 minutes; +4 for a correct answer, -1 for a wrong one
75 MCQs in Chemistry and Physics in 90 minutes; +4 for a correct answer, -1 for a wrong one
Summarised from the official notification. Patterns change; confirm in the latest notice.
| Stage | Pattern |
|---|---|
| Engineering Entrance Examination (CBT) | Objective single-response MCQs with five options each, held as a computer-based test in several sessions: Mathematics 75, Physics 45 and Chemistry 30 questions (150 in all) in 180 minutes; 4 marks for each correct response and 1 mark deducted for each incorrect one, no deduction for unanswered questions; the score out of 300 is normalised across sessions. 2026 sessions ran 2:00-5:00 PM from 17.04.2026.KEAM 2026 Prospectus, clauses 9.2, 9.4 and 9.6 (G.O.(Ms) No.03/2026/HEDN dated 01.01.2026) · source |
| Kerala Pharmacy Entrance Examination (CBT) | Objective single-response MCQs with five options each, computer-based: Chemistry 45 and Physics 30 questions (75 in all) in 90 minutes, relative weightage 3:2; 4 marks for each correct response and 1 mark deducted for each incorrect one; scores normalised across sessions.KEAM 2026 Prospectus, clauses 9.2 and 9.4 · source |
PYQSathi lists 18 KEAM papers from 2025 to 2026, each linked to its official source. Open the paper library above and pick a year.
KEAM is conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala. Notifications, dates and results are published on its official website.
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