KEAM 2025 - Seat Allotment, Counselling, Result, Answer Key, Dates, Syllabus & More

Updated By Dewesh Nandan Prasad on 08 Aug, 2025 12:12

CEE Extends Plus Two Marks Verification Deadline was till June 12, 2025, 11:59 PM. The KEAM 2025 Rank List will be released anytime after June 12, 2025, on the official website at cee.kerala.gov.in.  Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has released the KEAM 2025 result on its official website at cee.kerala.gov.in. You can access your KEAM 2025 Scorecard from here.

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KEAM 2025

KEAM 2025 Exam: The Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical is a state-level entrance examination commonly known as the KEAM exam conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Exams (CEE) for the admission to various professional courses like BTech, BArch, and BPharm in the state of Kerala. The KEAM exam is conducted in computer-based test mode, which comprises a total of 150 objective-type questions from Mathematics (75 Questions), Physics (45 Questions), and Chemistry (30 Questions). 

The Commissioner for Entrance Examination (CEE) is all set to release the provisional seat allotment result on August 8, 2025. On the other hand, the final seat allotment result will be released on August 9, 2025, on the official website. The third round of counselling will be the last round of counselling for the engineering courses. Check the complete details of the KEAM exam 2025 on the page.

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KEAM 2025 Exam Highlights

Candidates preparing for the KEAM 2025 exam must check the highlights for the exam as it will provide important insights into the exam. Check the KEAM 2025 exam highlights below:

Particulars

Details 

Conducting Body

Commissioner of Entrance Examination (CEE) 

Courses Offered

Agriculture, Engineering, and Pharmacy 

Exam Category

UG 

Level of Exam

State-level entrance exam 

Frequency

Annual 

Mode of KEAM 2024 Exam

Computer Based Test (Online) 

Number of Papers

1 (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics)

Type of Questions

Objective Type 

Total Questions

150 

Maximum Marks

600 

Total Duration of KEAM Exam 2024

180 minutes 

Negative Marking

Yes 

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KEAM 2025 Exam Dates

Candidates can check the KEAM 2025 important dates from the table below:

Events

Dates

KEAM 2025 Application Form Release Date

February 20, 2025

Last Date of KEAM Registration 2025

March 12, 2025 (Extended)

March 10, 2025

Deadline to upload Class X Certificate & Date of Birth and Nativity Proof

March 12, 2025 (Extended)

March 10, 2025

Deadline to upload other required certificates/ documents

March 12, 2025

KEAM 2025 Admit Card Date

April 13, 2025

KEAM Exam Date 2025

  • Engineering - April 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, and 29, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
  • Pharmacy - April 24, 2025 (11:30 AM to 1:00 PM) and April 29, 2025 (3:30 PM to 5:00 PM)

KEAM Answer Key 2025

April 29, 2025

KEAM Result 2025 Date

May 14, 2025

KEAM Rank List 2025

July 10, 2025

KEAM 2025 Counselling date

July 11 to 18, 2025

KEAM Final Seat Allotment 2025

July 21, 2025

Fee Payment for the First  round of Counselling

July 21 to 25, 2025

Commencement of the course

First Week of August 2025

KEAM 2025 Counselling Process

The counselling process of KEAM 2025 is conducted in multiple rounds. Candidates who have secured marks and a rank in KEAM will be allowed to participate in the KEAM counselling 2025. Candidates assigned seats through KEAM counselling and seat assignment 2025 must pay the stipulated money and report to the assigned college for document verification as part of the admission process. 

To further understand the KEAM counselling process, refer to the phases below:

Step 1: Register for KEAM 2025 counseling in the candidate portal

Step 2: Exercise Web Options/Choice filling

Step 3: Go over the completed options and print them out.

Step 4: Trial Seat Distribution

Step 5: KEAM Seat Allotment

KEAM Result 2025

The KEAM 2025 result has been released on the official website. To view the results, candidates must enter their login information. The result will be presented on the screen after entering the details on the website. The candidate must bring a printout of the KEAM result to the next round of counselling.
To download the KEAM result 2025, follow the steps given below. 

How to Check KEAM Result 2025?

  • Visit the official website of KEAM 
  • Choose the ‘KEAM 2025 Results’ tab and click on it
  • Candidates must enter their Application number and Password
  • KEAM 2025 scorecard will be displayed on the screen
  • Candidates can download the KEAM 2025 scorecard and take a printout of the same for future reference

KEAM Answer Key 2025

KEAM Answer Keys 2025 have been released by CEE on April 29, 2025. Candidates will be able to view the final KEAM 2025 answer key in PDF format. Aspirants can check the correct answers to the KEAM exam 2025 using the KEAM answer key 2025.

Response sheet of KEAM 2025

The response sheet of KEAM 2025 is the OMR sheet of the candidate. The KEAM 2025 response sheet has been published along with the KEAM Answer Key 2025. Candidates can calculate their probable score before the release of the KEAM result by mapping their response in the sheet along with the answer key of KEAM 2025.

KEAM Seat Allotment 2025

KEAM seat allotment 2025 is done in various rounds. If a candidate is happy with the allotted college seat, they can complete their admission process once they have reported to their university of choice. Otherwise, candidates can take part in the second round of counseling to get admission to their preferred colleges. The details of the allotted college, course, and fee to be remitted will be included in the KEAM 2025 allotment letter.

KEAM 2025 Cutoff

Candidates will get admission into KEAM participating institutes as per the rank they have secured in the KEAM 2025 exam. The cut-off list will be released when the KEAM result 2025 is published. The cut-off marks are the minimum qualifying marks upon which the authorities will prepare a KEAM merit list and students will be admitted based on their rank.  The minimum KEAM 2025 cut off marks for general category candidates will be 50% and 40% for reservation category candidates.

KEAM 2025 Exam Schedule

The KEAM 2025 Exam schedule has been released by KEA. Check the entire schedule below.

Engineering Dates Time
April 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 2025 2:00 to 5:00 PM
Pharmacy Dates and TimesTime
April 24, 2025Session 1 - 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Session 2 - 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
April 29, 20253:30 PM to 5:00 PM

KEAM 2025 Admit Card

KEAM 2025 admit card has been released on April 13, 2025. You must input your application number and password to download your KEAM 2025 admit card. KEAM hall ticket 2025 includes exam centre information, KEAM exam date and time, and candidate personal information. To take the KEAM 2025 exam, you must first download the KEAM 2025 admit card. The hall ticket is a vital document. When you are going to the exam centre, you must have a printout of your admission card and identification. 


Steps to download KEAM Admit Card 2025

  • Step 1: Visit the official website - cee.kerala.gov.in/keamonline2025
  • Step 2: Enter your login details such as application number, date of birth and proceed to click on ‘Submit’
  • Step 3: The KEAM 2025 admit card will be displayed on the screen
  • Step 4: Download the admit card of KEAM exam 2025 for future reference
  • Step 5: The details printed on the hall ticket should be cross-checked and reported in case of any discrepancies.

KEAM Syllabus 2025

The KEAM 2025 Syllabus has been revised by CEE. There have been new additions of topics in all three domains - Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. As per reports, the revised syllabus excludes those chapters removed from the Higher Secondary syllabus by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT). Candidates can download the syllabus of KEAM from the official website at cee.kerala.gov.in. Before beginning KEAM preparation, applicants should review the KEAM syllabus 2025 based on previous years' data to determine which topics they should cover. 

Also Read: KEAM 2025 Physics Syllabus and topic-wsie weightage

KEAM 2025 Exam Pattern

The KEAM entrance exam 2025 is prescribed by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE). The KEAM 2025 exam pattern has been divided into two sections, BTech and BPharna. Candidates must check the KEAM 2025 exam pattern to understand and prepare for the exam. Check the KEAM 2025 exam pattern below. 

KEAM BTech Exam Pattern 2025

Check the KEAM BTech exam pattern 2025 in the table below:

  • Time Duration of the exam: 180 minutes (3 hours)
  • Number of Papers: 1 
  • Exam Mode: Online 
  • Total Number of Questions: 150 
  • Total Marks: 600 
  • Marks for Correct Answers: +4
  • Negative Marking for Incorrect Answers: -1

Subject

Total no. of questions

Marks

Maths

75

300

Physics

45

180

Chemistry

30

120

Total

150

600

KEAM BPharma Exam Pattern 2025

Check the KEAM BPharma exam pattern 2025 in the table below:

  • Time Duration of the exam: 90 minutes (One and Half hours)
  • Number of Papers: 1 
  • Exam Mode: Online 
  • Total Number of Questions: 75
  • Total Marks: 300
  • Marks for Correct Answers: +4
  • Negative Marking for Incorrect Answers: -1

Subject

Total no. of questions

Marks

Physics

45

180

Chemistry

30

120

Total

75

300

How to Prepare for KEAM 2025

To ace the KEAM examination, candidates must follow a preparation strategy that consists of all the important methods of preparation. The following points can be followed to optimize the preparation strategy for KEAM 2025

Understanding the KEAM syllabus & Exam Pattern

By checking the KEAM syllabus and exam pattern beforehand, the candidates will be able to plan their preparation timetable since they will know which topics are to be studied. After checking the syllabus and exam pattern, the candidates must create a personalized timetable according to the subjects and topics. The timetable should be created in such a way that it accommodates all of the topics and units that have to be studied for the KEAM 2025 exam. 

Create a timetable according to the chapters

The candidates must create a proper schedule to follow. This should consist of their syllabus, revision and more. The timetable should cover all the important points such as covering all the topics and subjects, preparing a time schedule for each subject.

Practice with Mock tests/Sample papers

Candidates should solve the KEAM mock test 2025 to practice and prepare better for the exam. Since the mock tests give a preview of the real examination, candidates can be well prepared for the exam by solving these tests on a regular basis. KEAM sample papers are also similar to mock tests, and can be used to gain familiarity with the structure of the KEAM 2025 exam. 

Previous Year Question Papers

Solving KEAM Previous year question papers will help the candidates in understand the type of questions that will be asked in the paper and the important topics. Students will also be able to analyze which questions have been repeated over the years. Solving atleast 5-6 years question papers will be an added advantage in the preparation strategy.

Revision is important

Candidates are advised to give importance to revision in their KEAM 2025 exam preparation strategy. By creating revision notes, students can use this to clear their doubts during the. By revising whatever they have studied, the candidates will have fewer chances of forgetting whatever they had studied. The revision will also allow the candidates to go through whatever has already been studied so that the concepts and formulas remain fresh and strong during the examination.

Stages Involved in KEAM 2025 Exam

The KEAM entrance exam 2025 is divided into the following steps:

  1. Registration cum Online Application Process

  2. Submission of Offline KEAM application form phase

  3. KEAM 2025 Admit Card availability

  4. Conduct of KEAM (Part I and Part II) Exam

  5. Release of KEAM 2025 answer key

  6. Declaration of Result

  7. Announcement of KEAM rank list

  8. Commencement of KEAM counselling procedure 2025

  9. Allotment of seats to eligible candidates

Advantages of Appearing in KEAM Entrance Exam

Through the KEAM 2025 exam, Engineering candidates residing in the state of Kerala can secure a seat in one of the top-rated government and private engineering colleges. It can be looked upon as an exceptional achievement given the fact that Kerala has the highest literacy rate among all the other states in India and not every day an Engineering aspirant is able to secure a seat in a reputed Government or Private Engineering college there.

KEAM 2025 Eligibility Criteria

The candidates who are willing to appear for the KEAM exam 2025 have to meet the eligibility criteria. The basic eligibility criteria to appear for the KEAM 2025 exam is to hold a 10+2 degree in Physics, Chemistry, and Maths with at least 45% aggregate marks. Check the detailed KEAM Eligibility Criteria 2025 in the table below:

Parameters

Details

Nationality

  • Candidates must be of Indian origin
  • Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)/ Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) shall, nonetheless, be considered eligible for KEAM 2025. These candidates are ineligible for reservation

Domicile

Candidates must fall into one of three categories: Keralite, Non-Keralite Category I (NK I), or Non-Keralite Category II (NK II) (NK II). Candidates will be asked to produce specific documents to confirm their domicile.

Age Limit

  • Candidates must be at least 17 years old, according to KEAM eligibility requirements 2025
  • There is no upper age limit

Educational Prerequisites

Should have passed the Higher Secondary Examination in Kerala or an equivalent exam with a minimum of 45% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

KEAM Requirements

Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 45% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. It is the Engineering KEAM qualifying mark. Chemistry is an elective course, whereas Physics and Mathematics are required.

KEAM 2025 Application Form

KEAM Registration 2025 is over. The last date to submit the application form was March 12, 2025. To be qualified for Kerala Engineering, Architecture, and Medical, applicants must complete the KEAM application form before the deadline. The KEAM 2025 application process consists of registering, filling out an application form, uploading papers, and paying a fee. The KEAM rectification and course addition facilities will also be available on the official website. 

Steps to fill up the KEAM application form 2025

Fill up the KEAM 2025 application form using the following steps:

  1. Registration for KEAM: For KEAM registration 2025, go to the official website. To register, applicants must provide basic information such as their email address, phone number, and personal information. After successful registration, an email with the login ID and password credentials will be issued to the applicant's email address.
  2. Completing the KEAM application form: Candidates must re-enter the website using the login ID and password supplied to their email addresses. Following that, applicants must fill out the application form with personal, communication, educational, and other information.
  3. Fees: After completing the application form, candidates must pay the KEAM 2025 application cost to complete the application process. Fees can be paid by Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, or e-Challan. Candidates from the ST category will not be required to pay any application fees.
  4. Uploading a Photo and a Signature: In the next step, upload the documents in the format indicated. Applicants must upload a scanned image of their portrait and signature, as well as other academic documents, to the KEAM application form.
  5. Submitting the application form: After completing all of the application form procedures, carefully examine all of the contents and submit the KEAM application form 2025.

KEAM Conducting Body

Every year, the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) holds numerous Entrance Examinations and/or Allotment Processes for Admission to Professional Courses: Kerala Engineering Architecture and Medical (KEAM) programmes, three-year LLB, five-year LLB, LLM, BPharm (Lateral Entry), PG Ayurveda, PG Homoeo, PG Nursing, PG Medical, PG Dental, and PG Pharmacy Allotments are made using the Centralized Allotment Process's Single Window System (CAP)

Contact Details

Address: Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations

Fifth Floor, Housing Board Buildings

Santhingar,Thiruvanathapuram - 695001

Helpline number: 0471-2525300

Website: ceekerala.gov.in

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FAQs about KEAM

When KEAM registration will start?

KEAM 2025 Application Form is released on February 20, 2025, at cee.kerala.gov.in. The last date to apply for KEAM 2025 is March 10, 2025, without any late fee.

When will the KEAM application form 2025 be released?

The KEAM application form 2025 release date is yet to be announced by the CEE (Commissioner of Entrance Examination), Kerala. The expected date for the release of the KEAM 2025 application form is January 2025, the last week, or February 2025, the first week, as the exam dates for the KEAM have already been announced.

When will the KEAM 2025 exam be conducted?

The KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical) exam is scheduled to be conducted from April 22 to 30, 2025. Among these scheduled dates, the CEE has kept April 22, 23, 29, and 30, 2025, as buffer days for the exam.

Can a non-resident of Kerala apply for KEAM 2025?

Yes, as per the eligibility criteria for the KEAM 2025 candidates from India, a Person of Indian Origin (PIO), or Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) can appear for the KEAM exam. However, candidates who are not residents of Kerala cannot claim any reservations. 

What is the KEAM Exam Pattern 2025?

The KEAM engineering exam will be conducted for a total of 180 minutes and will comprise 150 questions. For correct answers, +4 marks will be awarded and 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer from secured marks.

Are KEAM ranks or KEAM scores considered for admission?

The KEAM ranks will be considered for admission through the KEAM 2025 exam. The ranks are based on the score secured in the KEAM exam and marks secured in the 10+2 examinations. The KEAM rank list is released on the official website in the form of a PDF.

Are scores of any other exam other than the KEAM exam accepted for engineering admission?

No, other than scores from the KEAM examination, no scores are accepted for the KEAM engineering admission. Candidates who want admission in Kerala in Engineering, Architecture, and Medical courses will have to appear for the KEAM 2025 exam.

What is the syllabus for the KEAM 2025?

The syllabus for the KEAM 2025 exam comprises three subjects: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for the Engineering exam. The weightage of subjects will be 5:3:2 in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, respectively.

What are the recommended books for KEAM Chemistry exam 2025?

The recommended books for the KEAM chemistry exam 2025 are listed below:

  • Organic Chemistry by O. P Tandon 
  • Inorganic Chemistry by O. P Tandon 
  • NCERT Chemistry by Class 11 & 12 
  • Organic Chemistry by Arihant Prakashan 
  • Numerical Chemistry by P. Bahadur.

What are the recommended books for the KEAM Physics exam 2025?

The recommended books for the KEAM Physics exam 2025 are listed below:

  • Objective Physics by Arihant Publications 
  • Concept of Physics Volume 1 & 2 by HC Verma 
  • Fundamentals of Physics by Halliday, Resnick, and Walker 
  • Problems in Physics by A. A. Pinsky

What are the recommended books for the KEAM Maths exam 2025?

 The recommended books for the KEAM Maths exam 2025 are listed below:

  • Mathematics for classes 11 and 12 by R. D. Sharma
  • Problems in Calculus in One Variable by Isaak Abramovich Maron 
  • Higher Algebra by Hall Knight 
  • NCERT Mathematics by CBSE 
  • Complete Mathematics by McGraw-Hill.

Is the KEAM exam conducted outside of Kerala along with Kerala?

Yes, the KEAM exam is conducted outside Kerala along with Kerala. Some of the exam centres outside Kerala are Mumbai, Delhi, and Dubai.

When will the KEAM admit card 2025 be released?

The KEAM admit card 2025 will be released by the first week of April 2025, as the exam is scheduled to be conducted from April 22 to 30, 2025. To download the KEAM admit card 2025, candidates will have to log in to their registered accounts using login credentials.

What are the details mentioned in the KEAM admit card 2025?

 The following details are mentioned in the KEAM admit card 2025 below:

  • Applicant's Name
  • Application Number 
  • Roll Number Course 
  • Name
  • Date of Birth 
  • Gender 
  • Category 
  • State of Eligibility 
  • Candidate's Photograph & Signature 
  • KEAM Exam Centre and Centre Code 
  • KEAM Exam Date and Shift

What are some important topics in KEAM 2025?

Some of the subject-wise important topics for the KEAM 2025 exam are provided below:

  • Physics: Bernoulli's theorem, gravitation, Velocity-time graph, Vector, Circular motion
  • Maths: Matrices and Determinants, Application of Derivatives, Vectors, Probability, Definite Integration Functions, Three-Dimensional Geometrical System, Differential Coefficient, Differential Equation, Indefinite Integration, Inverse Trigonometric Functions, Mathematical Reasoning
  • Chemistry: Chemistry in everyday life Polymers, Organic Chemistry

Are there any sectional cut-offs in KEAM 2025?

No, there are no sectional cut-offs in the KEAM exam 2025. Admission through the KEAM exam will be based on the opening and closing ranks released by the conducting authority in the counselling process.

Till when are the KEAM scores/ranks 2025 valid?

The KEAM scores/ranks are valid till the last round of counselling for admission. Once the counselling process is completed, the score for the exam becomes invalid, and candidates cannot use those ranks for admission next year. Candidates have to appear for the exam next session.

Can I write KEAM without NEET?

Candidates who wish to pursue undergraduate medical courses, agriculture, co-operation & banking, climate change & environmental science, B.Tech biotechnology (under Kerala Agricultural University), forestry, veterinary, and fisheries courses are required to appear for NEET and also complete the registration process for KEAM.

How many times KEAM is conducted in a year?

KEAM is conducted once a year.

Are there any management quota seats in the KEAM Government participating colleges?

No, the management quota seats can only be found in the self-financing or private institutes accepting KEAM scores for admission into various programmes.

Does a candidate need to send the application confirmation page to the Kerala CEE officials?

No, it is not mandatory for the candidates to send their application confirmation page of the Kerala CEE officials after successfully applying for the KEAM examination.

What is the total duration of the KEAM examination?

The KEAM examination is conducted over a duration of 180 minutes.

Who conducts the KEAM exam every year?

The Kerala Engineering Architectural Medical or KEAM examination is conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Examination (CEE) Kerala every year.

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