KEAM Preparation Tips 2024: Timetable, Tips, Important Topics

Updated By Falak Khan on 25 Oct, 2023 17:55

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KEAM Preparation Tips 2024

Students studying for the Kerala Engineering, Architecture, and Medical Entrance Exam should be aware of the KEAM preparation tips in order to score well. The KEAM 2024 preparation strategy includes the KEAM Exam pattern important topics to cover, KEAM best books to study, and more. To learn how to clear KEAM 2024, read the entire post. 

KEAM 2024 is a state-level entrance exam for undergraduate engineering courses offered by the state's 177 engineering colleges, which include 133 private colleges, 25 self-financing colleges, 9 government colleges, 3 aided colleges, and 7 departmental colleges under the several State Universities. KEAM is one of Kerala's most significant entrance examinations. The Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, conducts it for admission to B.Tech/B.Pharma/B.Arch programmes offered by the state's KEAM participating institutes. Qualifying for any examination is mainly contingent on the students' devotion and hard work. As a result, We have brought together some pointers to help you pass the KEAM 2024 exam. 

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KEAM 2023 Preparation Tips & Tricks

Candidates can follow the preparation tips to crack or score better marks in KEAM 2024:

Understand KEAM 2024 syllabus

The CEE Kerala will release the KEAM syllabus 2024 for three subjects namely Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. After being thorough with the syllabus, candidates must check the exam pattern.

Stay updated with the KEAM exam pattern 

Once candidates are familiar with the syllabus, then the next part is to know the KEAM exam pattern 2024 to have a proper understanding of the overall question paper. It is important for all the candidates to be well aware of the exam pattern to know the question paper type, section-wise distribution of marks, total numbers of questions, marking scheme, exam duration and more. Candidates can check the KEAM 2024 exam pattern given below.

Highlights

Details

Exam Mode

Pen & paper-based test (Offline)

Number of Papers

2 (Paper 1 - Physics & Chemistry and Paper 2 - Mathematics)

Question Paper type

Objective (MCQs)

Total no. of questions per paper

120

Marks awarded for correct answer

4 marks

Marks deducted for wrong answer

1 mark

Total marks per paper

480

Exam duration for each paper

2 hours 30 minutes

Medium of language

English only

Plan a proper timetable

  • Proceed to create a timetable after knowing the syllabus and exam pattern of KEAM 2024
  • Make sure to maintain a strict routine on a daily basis and avoid random or weekend preparation sessions
  • Divide the papers equally, cover each unit and chapter
  • Allocate time for each paper as time management is important
  • Know the time in hand and plan study hours accordingly

Start with the basics

If the basics are not clear, then no matter how much you try, the result will always be theoretical and not fruitful. To start with, preparation, understanding the basics of each topic from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are important to secure good marks in the entrance test. This will help you to know the principles behind questions asked in the test and solve questions involving these topics. If your basics are strong enough, studying each subject will be easier and interesting.

Make sure to study daily

Many aspirants make this huge mistake of just studying for the entrance test at the last moment. This is the wrong approach, which later results in consequences. Once you are done planning to take the test, just ensure that you have a set timetable for every day and then ensure that you meet your daily target of study.

Know the topics with high weightage

Candidates must know the topics that have high weightage in KEAM 2024. Having knowledge of the important topics can help in boosting the overall preparation level. It should be noted that candidates should not miss out on any topic. Some of the topics that have high weightage in KEAM 2024 are mentioned in the table below.

Important Topics of KEAM 2024

Subject

Important Topics for KEAM 2024

Physics

  • Heat & Thermodynamics
  • Oscillations
  • Optics
  • Electromagnetic Waves
  • Mechanics of Solid & Fluids
  • Atomic Nucleus
  • Dual Nature of Matters & Radiations
  • Principles of Communication Devices

Mathematics

  • Probability
  • Vector
  • Matrices & Determinants
  • Functions
  • Three-Dimensional Geometrical System
  • Inverse Trigonometric Functions
  • Mathematical Reasoning

Practice with sample papers

An essential part of preparation is to practice with the KEAM question papers. It is imperative to practice as many sample papers as you can to know the weightage of topics from each subject and also you will be able to find out your weak areas and put the focus on them for improvement.

Revise what you have studied

After completing each topic from the syllabus of KEAM 2024, candidates are advised to keep at least one month or two for revision. However, do not spend much time on it as it might affect your preparation. Also, take help from the short notes that you made during preparation.

Avoid adding new topics at the last minute of preparation

In the last lap of preparation, avoid taking any new topics from any subject. This will create chaos and further confusion. Rather, it is advised to dedicate the time to revise the units, topics and that you have already studied so far. In the last week, candidates should be determined and very subjective in terms of the syllabus to be revised. You should study only those topics, which are weak, and need improvement.

Include breaks

Candidates should include stress busters such as taking a walk in your garden or a nearby park, watching your favourite movie, and playing your sports. Make meditation compulsory, which will remove all your nervousness and anxiety. Be calm, confident and focused.

KEAM 2024 Study Plan and Syllabus Breakdown

It is crucial for candidates appearing in KEAM 2024 to be aware of the total number of topics in each subject so they can devote sufficient time to each topic accordingly. Candidates can take a look at the KEAM 2024 syllabus breakdown given in the table below:

KEAM 2024 Subject

Total Number of Topics

Number of Days to be Spent Ideally

Number of Days for Each Topic

Mathematics

23

69

03

Physics

21

63

03

Chemistry

62

62

01

Total

106

195 (6 Months approx)

Prepraing a timetable is of utmost importance before any exam. Candidates can check out the following timetable when they get down to prepare a suitable time table for KEAM 2024 of their own:

Session

To Do’s

Session-I (At least 2 Hours)

  • Choose a topic in Physics

  • Read it thoroughly and make short notes 

  • Revise numericals related to the topic

Session-II (At least 2 Hours)

  • Choose a topic in Chemistry

  • Read it thoroughly and make short notes 

  • Revise numericals related to the topic

Session-III (At least 1 Hour)

  • Choose a topic in Mathematics

  • Note down all the important formulas related to the topic

  • Revise numericals related to the topic

Want to know more about KEAM

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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