The Commissioner of Entrance Exam/CEE Kerala has unleashed the schedule for the Kerala Engg Architecture Medical -KEAM 2025 entrance exam. This exam is important for students who want to get admission into Engg and pharmacy courses in Kerala for the academic year 2025-26.
KEAM 2025 Eligibility Criteria
The students must have the age of 17 years if they want to apply for the KEAM 2025. The age must be calculated until 31 December 2025. There is no upper age norm for the KEAM 2025 exam, but there is a minimum age norm for KEAM 2025.
Applicants should be Indian nationals or permanent tenants of India. Additionally, OCI/Overseas Citizens of India and PIO/Persons of Indian Origin contenders are also qualified to apply for the KEAM 2025 exam.
About the KEAM Exam
KEAM is a state-level entrance test conducted by CEE Kerala. The KEAM 2025 exam is for admission to various Engg and pharmacy programs in government, private, and self-financed colleges across Kerala. Yet, admissions to architecture and medical courses are founded on NATA and NEET scores, respectively.
KEAM 2025 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date for KEAM 2025 exam | MAR 2025 |
| Last Date for Application | MAR 2025 |
| Admit Card Release for the KEAM 2025 exam | MAR 2025 |
| Trial Test | MAY 2025 |
| Exam Dates for the KEAM 2025 exam | APR 24 – 28 APR 2025 |
| Answer Key Release | JUN 2025 |
| Final Answer Key | JUN 2025 |
| Result Declaration for KEAM 2025 exam | JUN 2025 |
| NRI Claims for MBBS/MDS | JUL 2025 |
| Rectification for NRI Quota | JUL 2025 |
| Counseling Begins | 1st Week of JUL 2025 |
KEAM 2025 Application Process
To apply for KEAM 2025, contenders must visit the official website cee.kerala.gov.in and complete the KEAM 2025 exam registration by providing details such as name, DOB, mobile number, and email ID. After KEAM 2025 exam registration the login credentials will be sent through email /SMS.
- Log in with the provided KEAM 2025 exam credentials.
- Fill out the KEAM 2025 exam application form and select preferred exam centers.
- Upload a soft copy of the photo and sign as per the given format in the KEAM 2025 exam.
- Pay the required KEAM 2025 exam application fee.
- Take a printout of the KEAM 2025 exam application form at the end.
Documents Required for KEAM 2025
- Scanned passport-size photograph and signature of the person
- 12th DMC
- Aadhar card (proof of age)
- PAN card (proof of address)
KEAM 2025 Application Fee
The fee for the KEAM 2025 exam is given below.
| Course | General | SC | ST |
| Engineering/B.Pharm or Both | Rs 875 | Rs 375 | No Fee |
| Architecture/Medical & Allied or Both | Rs 625 | Rs 250 | No Fee |
| Both (Engg & Medical) | Rs 1125 | Rs 500 | No Fee |
How to Edit the KEAM 2025 Application Form
If any errors occur during the application process and you want to update the KEAM 2025 exam form, CEE Kerala will provide a correction window on its official website. Follow these steps to make corrections.
- Go to the KEAM 2025 exam website- cee.kerala.gov.in and click on the application correction link.
- Log in using your KEAM 2025 exam application number and password.
- Check errors in details like name, photograph, signature, and class 10 certificate.
- Upload the correct documents and submit them before the deadline.
KEAM 2025 Course-Wise Eligibility Criteria
Engg & Pharmacy Courses
- Contenders must have passed 12th grade from a recognized board.
- The person must have a minimum of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and either Bio/Biotechnology/Computer Science is required.
- For specific Engg programs like BTech (Food Engg.), BTech (Dairy Science & Technology), and BTech (Ag. Engg.), contenders must have 50% in Maths and 50% aggregate in Physics and Chemistry.
- Those with a 45% aggregate in Maths, Physics, and Chemistry can apply for private self-financing and government-controlled self-financing Engg colleges under the management quota.
B.Arch Eligibility
- Contenders must have passed 12th grade with at least 50% aggregate in Maths, Physics, and Chemistry.
- A 10+3 diploma with Maths as a compulsory subject is also accepted.
- A valid NATA 2025 score is mandatory, and applicants must qualify for NATA before June 30, 2025.
B.Pharm Eligibility
Contenders must have secured 50% in Bio or Maths and 50% in total aggregate (Physics, Chemistry, Bio/Maths).
MBBS, BDS & BSMS Eligibility
- Contenders must have 50% in Bio/Biotechnology and 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Bio/Biotechnology.
- A valid NEET 2025 score is required.
KEAM 2025 Exam Syllabus
- KEAM does not strictly follow NCERT or any other textbook. The KEEM exam follows the fundamental knowledge of Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and Bio from the 12th-grade syllabus.
- Traditionally, KEAM is conducted as a pen-paper exam, but for KEAM 2025, authorities may shift to a computer-based test.
Exam Pattern
- The exam consists of two separate sections: Engg and BPharm.
- Engg contenders must answer 150 MCQs.
- BPharm applicants must answer 75 MCQs.
- Marking scheme in KEAM Exam: +4 marks for correct answers, -1 for incorrect responses.
- Time allocation: 180 minutes for Engg and 90 minutes for BPharm.
KEAM 2025 Results & Counseling
Results will be published on cee.kerala.gov.in. A separate merit list will be designed for each course based on nominees’ scores. Shortlisted contenders will be called for counseling and the centralized admission process/CAP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many questions will be in KEAM 2025? A: The exam consists of two papers with 120 questions each:
- Paper 1: Physics & Chemistry
- Paper 2: Mathematics Total marks: 960 (each paper is worth 480 marks).
Q: When will the KEAM 2025 answer key be out?
A: The answer key will be published shortly after the exam in June 2025.