Conducting Body: Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE Kerala) State Level Entrance Exam 2026
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KEAM: Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical Entrance Exam

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B.Tech / B.E. (CET Trivandrum, GEC Thrissur, TKM Kollam, Model Engg) Duration: 3 Hours (180 Minutes) Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) Total Marks: 600 Frequency: Once a Year (May/June) Fee: ?875 (General) / ?375 (SC/ST)
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KEAM 2026 Key Highlights

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Full Name of Examination Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical Entrance Exam
Conducting Authority Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE Kerala)
Category & Stream Engineering
Admissions & Course Types B.Tech / B.E. (CET Trivandrum, GEC Thrissur, TKM Kollam, Model Engg)
Mode of Examination Computer Based Test (CBT)
Examination Duration 3 Hours (180 Minutes)
Total Maximum Marks 600 Marks
Examination Frequency Once a Year (May/June)
Application Fee ?875 (General) / ?375 (SC/ST)
Official Web Portal https://cee.kerala.gov.in

Eligibility Criteria for KEAM 2026

Passed 10+2 with 45% aggregate in PCM (40% for reserved category). Kerala domicile criteria applicable for state quota.

Exam Pattern & Paper Structure

Computer Based Test (CBT)
150 Questions: Mathematics (75), Physics (45), Chemistry (30).

Marking Scheme & Scoring Mechanism

+4 marks for correct, -1 mark for wrong answer.

High-Yield Syllabus Overview

Kerala State Higher Secondary Board & CBSE Class 11 & 12 PCM.

Central Government Reservation Policy

Reservation Category Percentage Allocation Key Eligibility Mandate
GEN-EWS (Economically Weaker Section) 10% Annual family income < ₹8 Lakhs from all sources; valid current FY certificate
OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) 27% Central OBC list compliance; Non-creamy layer certificate issued after April 1
Scheduled Caste (SC) 15% Recognized competent authority caste certificate
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 7.5% Recognized competent authority tribe certificate
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) 5% (Horizontal) Minimum 40% benchmark disability certified by designated Medical Board

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Overview

What is KEAM and who conducts it?
KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical Entrance Exam) is a prestigious entrance examination conducted by Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE Kerala) for admission to B.Tech / B.E. (CET Trivandrum, GEC Thrissur, TKM Kollam, Model Engg) programs across India.
What is the eligibility criteria for appearing in KEAM 2026?
Passed 10+2 with 45% aggregate in PCM (40% for reserved category). Kerala domicile criteria applicable for state quota.
What is the mode and duration of the KEAM examination?
The exam is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) with a total duration of 3 Hours (180 Minutes) for a maximum score of 600 marks.
What is the official website for KEAM 2026?
The official portal is accessible at https://cee.kerala.gov.in.

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