KEAM Exam Pattern 2024 (To Be Revised)- Exam Mode (CBT), Marking Scheme, Duration

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KEAM Exam Pattern 2024

KEAM 2024 exam pattern is expected to be revised by CEE Kerala. KEAM exam mode 2024 is likely to be updated to Computer Based Test (CBT) mode, instead of offline mode exam. CEE might also reduce the difficulty level of the Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics questions. The number of questions asked in the KEAM exam 2024 is also likely to be reduced. Once the authorities decide on the exam mode, the KEAM 2024 exam dates will be announced. KEAM exam pattern 2024 gives insights into the number and type of questions asked in exam sections, paper format, marking scheme, duration of the exam, and other key aspects related to KEAM 2024. Along with the test pattern, students access the official KEAM syllabus 2024 PDF download to understand the topics that must be covered. 

The complete KEAM exam pattern 2024 according to the previous year's notification has been given on this page. 

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Highlights of KEAM 2024 Exam Pattern

The details pertaining to the exam pattern of KEAM 2024 exam have been tabulated below.

Particulars

Details

Category of the exam

Undergraduate Entrance Exam

Level

State-level

Mode of the Examination

Computer Based Test 

Registration Mode

Online

Periodicity

Once a Year

Number of Papers

2

Medium of the exam

English

Nature of Questions paper

Multiple Choice Questions (objective types)

Name of the Papers

Paper 1 is for Physics and Chemistry and Paper 2 is for Mathematics

Total Number of Questions

240 (120 per paper)

Total Marks

960 (480 per paper)

Total Time

150 Minutes (for each paper)

Marking Scheme

+4 for Correct response

-1 for Incorrect response

Detailed KEAM 2024 Exam Pattern

KEAM exam 2024 will be conducted in the subjects of physics/chemistry and mathematics. The total number of questions in each subject along with the marks and time allotted for them have been mentioned below.

Paper

Subject

Total questions

Total marks

Time allotted

Paper I

Physics/Chemistry

120

480 (120*4)

150 minutes

Paper-II

Mathematics

120

480(120*4)

150 minutes

Total

240

960

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KEAM Syllabus 2024

CEE, Kerala prescribes the syllabus of KEAM 2024. The KEAM 2024 question paper is based on the normal class 12 syllabus of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The KEAM 2024 syllabus is released by the exam administrators to assist candidates in preparing for the exam. The KEAM syllabus covers all disciplines in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry. In addition to the syllabus, applicants should review the KEAM exam pattern 2024 for their preparations. 

To prepare for the exam, students must download the KEAM curriculum and mark all of the topics. The syllabus of KEAM will help the candidates become familiar with the topics and sub-topics of all subjects, which they have to prepare for the entrance exam. Also, the exam pattern will help candidates understand the overall structure of the question paper. By having a thorough understanding of the syllabus of KEAM 2024, candidates can get a fair idea of what all topics should be covered while preparing for the entrance exam. 

KEAM 2024 Marking Scheme

The KEAM 2024 marking scheme is specified below:

  • For each correct response, 4 marks will be awarded to the candidates

  • For each incorrect response, 1 mark will be deducted from the total score

  • If a candidate marks two options on the OMR sheet, then it will be considered as a wrong answer, and 1 mark will be deducted

  • No marks will be deducted for unattempted answers

Therefore, the candidates are advised that they should not try to answer if they are not sure about the correct response because the only estimation can be an alternative to wrong answers, which can result in negative marks.

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FAQs about KEAM Exam Pattern

What are the materials permitted in the examination hall?

You can carry your Admit Card, Card Board and Ball Pen (Black or Blue) only.

If I will mark any incorrect answer then how much mark will be deducted?

If the answer marked by you is incorrect, then one mark will be deducted from the total score.

From where I can get previous year question papers of KEAM (B.E / B.Tech)?

The previous year KEAM (B.E / B.Tech) question papers are not sold by any organization or from the Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations. However, candidates who have given the entrance test prior also can provide you with the same. Another option is the State Institute of Educational Technology that prepares and sold Engineering/Medical CDs based on the question papers of previous years.

Do I have any breaks during the test?

No, you will not be given any breaks during the test.

Related Questions

MY EXPECTED RANK IN KEAM 2020 IS 8010. TO WHICH BRANCH IN ENGINEERING I GET ADMISSION IN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, KANNUR?

-Akash MUpdated on September 24, 2020 12:00 PM
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Diksha Sharma, Student / Alumni

With this rank, you can get admission to any branch of Engineering. If you want to know about the branch which you can get with your KEAM rank, you can check KEAM Rank Wise College Predictor.

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