July 14, 2025: KEAM 2025 Engineering counselling registration is open from July 11 to 16, with Round 1 allotment list releasing on July 18. Check Here.
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July 14, 2025: KEAM 2025 Engineering counselling registration is open from July 11 to 16, with Round 1 allotment list releasing on July 18. Check Here.
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala has started the KEAM 2025 Engineering counselling process on its official website – cee.kerala.gov.in. Registration began on July 11, 2025, and will remain open till July 16, 2025 (11 AM), with a registration fee of Rs 2000. The provisional allotment list will be published on July 17.
The Round 1 allotment list for KEAM Engineering will be released on July 18, 2025. Candidates who are allotted a seat must complete the fee payment by July 21, 2025 (4 PM) to confirm their admission.
CEE Kerala released the KEAM 2025 Rank List for Engineering and Pharmacy courses on July 1, 2025. Candidates can view the rank list by visiting the official website – cee.kerala.gov.in and navigating to the ‘Result’ tab.
| Category | Female Candidates | Male Candidates | Transgender | Total Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appeared for the Examination | 41,895 | 44,654 | 0 | 86,549 |
| Qualified in the Examination | 38,049 | 38,181 | 0 | 76,230 |
| Included in the Rank List | 33,555 | 33,950 | 0 | 67,505 |
| Category | Female Candidates | Male Candidates | Transgender Candidates | Total Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appeared for the Examination | 25,257 | 8,168 | 0 | 33,425 |
| Included in the Rank List | 21,606 | 6,235 | 0 | 27,841 |
What is KEAM?
KEAM or Kerala Engineering, Architecture, and Medical (KEAM) is the common admission process for various UG courses offered by the colleges approved by Central & State Regulatory Bodies, Universities, and Government. KEAM includes an entrance exam for UG engineering and pharmacy admission and centralised counselling for UG medical, agriculture, forestry, veterinary, fisheries, and architecture courses. This means the BTech and BPharm aspirants have to sit for the KEAM entrance exam and the rest of the aspirants have to straightaway move to KEAM counselling (CAP) after registering for KEAM.
IN KEAM 2024
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Kerala Engineering Architectural Medical |
| Conducting Authority | Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala |
| Exam-level | State-Level Entrance Exam |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Courses Offered | Engineering, B.Pharma/Medical/Architectural |
| Number of Papers | 1 |
| Duration of Exam | Engineering: 180 minutesPharmacy: 90 minutes |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Type of Questions | Objective |
| Marking Scheme | 4 for each correct response-1 for each incorrect responseNo marks for unattempted questionsMore than one answer indicated against a question will be deemed as an incorrect response and will be awarded negative marks. |
| Official Website | cee.kerala.gov.in |
| Contact Details | CEE Help Line Number (09:30 AM to 05:30 PM) - 0471-2525300Citizen Call Centre (24 Hours Help Line Numbers) - 155300, 0471-2335523E-mail: ceekinfo.cee@kerala.gov.inAddress: Office of The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations Fifth Floor, Housing Board Buildings Santhi Nagar, Thiruvananthapuram-695 001 |
CEE has officially announced that the KEAM 2025 exam will be conducted from April 23 to 29, 2025 (2 PM to 5 PM) for BTech admissions.The exam will be held in a computer-based test (CBT) mode at centers across all districts of Kerala, as well as in Dubai, Delhi, and Mumbai.
Based on the past trends, tentative dates for the KEAM 2025 are
| Particulars | Dates |
|---|---|
| KEAM 2025 Application Form Start Date | February 20, 2025 |
| KEAM 2025 Application Form Last Date |
March 12, 2025 |
| KEAM 2025 Admit Card Date Release Date | April 13, 2025 |
| KEAM 2025 Trial Test | April 2025 |
| KEAM 2025 Exam Date | April 23, 2025 – April 29, 2025 |
| KEAM 2025 Answer Key Date | June 2025 |
| KEAM 2025 Final Answer Key | June 2025 |
| KEAM 2025 Result Date | June 2025 |
| Addition of NRI Claims for Applications of MBBS/ MDS Courses | July 2025 |
| Rectifying Defects Option Available for NRI Quota Students (MBBS/ MDS Courses) | July 2025 |
| KEAM 2025 Counseling | 1st week of July 2025 |
The entrance examination for admission to engineering/ Pharmacy courses in Kerala for the year 2025-2026 will be conducted as per the following schedule
| Course | Exam Dates | Exam Timing | Reporting Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | April 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 2025 | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM | 2 hours before exam |
| Pharmacy | April 24, 2025 (Session I) | 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM | 2 hours before exam |
| Pharmacy | April 24, 2025 (Session II) | 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM | 2 hours before exam |
| Pharmacy | April 29, 2025 | 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM | 2 hours before exam |
CEE has set the following eligibility criteria for the KEAM 2025. KEAM 2025 eligibility criteria require Indian candidates above 17 years of age for admission.Candidates can apply if they are 17 years old on or before 31st December 2025. Only candidates above the age of 17 are allowed to sit for the KEAM 2025, there is no upper age limit to apply for the exam. No relaxation in the minimum age requirement is permitted.
Candidate must be a permanent resident of India and/or an Indian national. KEAM 2025 also allows OCI (Overseas Citizens of India) and PIO (Persons of Indian Origin) candidates to apply.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Domicile criteria |
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| Minimum Age | 17 years as of December 31, 2025 |
| Upper Age Limit | No upper age limit (except for medical courses as per NEET-UG rules) |
| Course | Subjects in 10+2 | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (Engineering) | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics | General: 45% in PCM (aggregate)SC/ST/SEBC: 40% in PCM |
| B.Pharm (Pharmacy) | Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics | General: 50% in PCB/PCMSC/ST: Relaxation applicable |
| B.Arch (Archite cture) | Mathematics (compulsory) | 50% in Mathematics & 50% in PCM aggregateMust qualify NATA 2025 |
| MBBS, BDS, Ayurveda & Allied Medical Courses | Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) | As per NEET-UG 2025 eligibilityMust qualify NEET-UG 2025 |
Yes, KEAM eligibility criteria state that for admission to Medical and Allied courses, candidates must qualify for NEET (UG). For admission to architecture courses, candidates must have valid NATA scores.
CEE Kerala is set to release the KEAM 2025 application form on the official KEAM website,with registrations expected to open soon. Eligible candidates can apply for the Kerala Engineering, Architecture, and Medical Entrance Exam (KEAM). Although the KEAM exam does not cover admissions for UG medical, agriculture, forestry, veterinary, fisheries, architecture, and pharmacy courses, applicants for these programs must still complete the KEAM 2025 application form.
KEAM provides admission to various B.Tech, B.Arch, B.Pharma, and other medical courses.
| Direct Link to Fill Application Form for KEAM 2025 (TBA) |
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KEAM application fee for general candidates is between Rs 500 to 875 and NIL for reserved category candidates. The exact KEAM registration fee is based on the courses opted by the candidate.

The KEAM 2025 Admit card is an essential document for entry of candidates in exam centers. KEAM 2025 Admit card released.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Availability | Available online on the official KEAM website |
| Release Date | Expected to be released in March 2025 (approx.) |
| Official Website | https://www.cee.kerala.gov.in |
| Documents Required | KEAM Admit CardValid ID proof (Aadhar card, passport, etc.) |
| Important Instructions | Admit card must be printed and carried to the exam center.Check for correct details on the admit card, including name, exam center, and exam date. |
| Exam Center | Candidates will be allotted exam centers based on their preferences (subject to availability). |
Specimen of login window
Specimen of admit card
CEE releases the trial test admission slips for candidates who opt in through the KEAM application to participate in the trial test. The trial test admission slip is exclusively for the KEAM 2025 trial exam, and not for the actual exam day. Candidates are chosen for the trial test based on the order of their application for KEAM 2025. Those who apply for the trial test can access their admission slip by logging in with their ID and password on the official website and selecting "KEAM 2025 Trial Test" from the menu. Applicants must attend the trial test at their assigned examination centre at the specified time.
Specimen of KEAM 2025 Trial Test Admission Ticket
The core concepts from the 10+2 levels of physics, chemistry, and mathematics will be the basis for KEAM 2025 syllabus. The subjects covered in the KEAM 2025 syllabus are listed below.
| Topics | Sub-Topics |
|---|---|
| Algebra | Sets, Relations And Functions, Complex Numbers, Quadratic Equations, Sequences and Series, Permutations, Combinations, Binomial Theorem and Mathematical Induction, Matrices and Determinants, Linear Inequations, Mathematical Logic and Boolean Algebra |
| Trigonometry | Trigonometric functions and Inverse Trigonometric functions, Trigonometric functions of multiple and submultiples of numbers, Inverse Trigonometric functions |
| Geometry | Cartesian System of Rectangular Coordinates, Lines and Family of lines, Circles and Family of circles, Conic sections, Vectors, Three Dimensional Geometry |
| Statistics | Statistics and probability |
| Calculus | Functions, Limits and continuity, Differentiation, Application of Derivatives, Indefinite Integrals, Definite Integrals, Differential Equations |
| Topics | Sub-Topics |
|---|---|
| Physics | Introduction And Measurement, Description Of Motion In One Dimension, Description Of Motion In Two And Three Dimensions, Laws Of Motion, Work, Energy And Power, Motion Of System Of Particles And Rigid Body Rotation, Gravitation, Mechanics Of Solids And Fluids, Heat And Thermodynamics, Oscillations, Waves, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effect Of Current And Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction And Alternating Current, Electromagnetic Waves, Optics, Dual Nature Of Matter And Radiations, Atomic Nucleus, Solids And Semiconductor Devices, Principles Of Communications |
| Topics | Sub-Topics |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | Basic concepts and atomic structure, bonding and molecular structure, states of matter, periodic properties of elements and hydrogen, s-block elements and principles of metallurgy, p-block elements, d-block and f-block elements, thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, solutions, redox reactions and electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, surface chemistry, coordination compounds and organometallics, basic principles, purification and characterization of organic compounds, hydrocarbons, organic reaction mechanism, stereochemistry, organic compounds with functional groups containing halogens, organic compounds with functional groups containing oxygen, organic compounds with functional groups containing nitrogen, polymers and biomolecules, environmental chemistry and chemistry in everyday life |
In 2024, the exam was moderate in general, with Physics being moderate, Chemistry being easy, and Mathematics being long and moderate whereas in 2023 was bit difficult in comparison with 2024. In 2022, the exam was easiest but one thing that remained constant was mathematics being long and time consuming section.
| Year | Overall Difficulty | Physics Difficulty | Chemistry Difficulty | Mathematics Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7/10 | 6/10 | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| 2023 | 7/10 | 6/10 | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| 2022 | 6/10 | 6/10 | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| 2021 | 7/10 | 6/10 | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| 2020 | 7/10 | 6/10 | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| 2019 | 7/10 | 6/10 | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| 2018 | 7/10 | 6/10 | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| 2017 | 7/10 | 6/10 | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| 2016 | 7/10 | 6/10 | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| 2015 | 7/10 | 6/10 | 5/10 | 7/10 |
Mathematics - Calculus,Algebra,Probability are considered as challenging because these are bit time consuming and has heavy calculations.
Physics - Based on past year research it has been found that topics like electromagnetism, modern physics have been mostly asked and these bit tricky to solve.
| Year | Most Conceptually Difficult Topic | Most Numerically Intensive Topic | Most Time-Consuming Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Electromagnetism (Physics) | Calculus (Math) | Probability (Math) |
| 2023 | Thermodynamics (Physics) | Algebra (Math) | Integration (Math) |
| 2022 | Waves & Optics (Physics) | Coordinate Geometry (Math) | Probability (Math) |
| 2021 | Modern Physics (Physics) | Trigonometry (Math) | Differential Equations (Math) |
| 2020 | Electrostatics (Physics) | Vector Algebra (Math) | Matrices & Determinants (Math) |
| 2019 | Mechanics (Physics) | Sequences & Series (Math) | Permutations & Combinations (Math) |
| 2018 | Rotational Motion (Physics) | Probability (Math) | Calculus (Math) |
| 2017 | Magnetism & EMI (Physics) | Quadratic Equations (Math) | Definite Integrals (Math) |
| 2016 | SHM & Waves (Physics) | Logarithms & Exponents (Math) | Complex Numbers (Math) |
| 2015 | Fluid Mechanics (Physics) | Matrices & Determinants (Math) | Limits & Continuity (Math) |
Candidates aspiring for top institutes like IIIT,NIT and IIT opt for JEE MAINS examination whereas candidates aspiring for Kerala based institutes opt for KEAM examination.
| Feature | KEAM 2025 | JEE 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Full Form | Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical | Joint Entrance Examination |
| Conducting Body | Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Exam Purpose | Admission to engineering & pharmacy colleges in Kerala | Admission to NITs, IIITs, GFTIs (JEE Main) & IITs (JEE Advanced) |
| Scope | Limited to Kerala state colleges | Nationwide (Top engineering institutes across India) |
| Eligibility Criteria | 10+2 with 45% in PCM (40% for SC/ST) | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Math |
| Domicile Requirement | Preference for Kerala students | Open to all Indian students |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Pen & Paper-Based) | Online (Computer-Based Test) |
| Total Papers | 2 Papers (Paper 1: Physics & Chemistry, Paper 2: Mathematics) | JEE Main: Paper 1 (B.Tech) & Paper 2 (B.Arch/B.Plan)JEE Advanced: 2 Papers |
| Subjects Covered | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics |
| Total Questions | 120 per paper (Total 240) | JEE Main: 90 QuestionsJEE Advanced: Variable |
| Total Marks | 960 Marks (480 per paper) | JEE Main: 300 MarksJEE Advanced: Variable |
| Marking Scheme | Min 50% | JEE Main: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrectJEE Advanced: Varies |
| Exam Duration | 2 Hours 30 Minutes per Paper (Total 5 Hours) | JEE Main: 3 HoursJEE Advanced: 3 Hours per paper |
| Question Difficulty | Moderate (Based on Kerala State Board & NCERT) | JEE Main: HighJEE Advanced: Very High |
| Competition Level | State-Level (Kerala) | JEE Main: National-LevelJEE Advanced: Top 2.5 lakh from JEE Main |
| Colleges Accepting Scores | Kerala Government & Private Engineering Colleges | JEE Main: NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and some state/private collegesJEE Advanced: IITs, IISc |
| Attempts Allowed | No limit | JEE Main: 2 attempts per yearJEE Advanced: Max 2 attempts in consecutive years |
As of now, KEAM has not released the cut-off for year 2025. Cut-offs for various branches will be released after the exams will conclude. We have provided the expected cut-off based on past trends for various branches.
| College Name | Branch | Expected Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram | Computer Science & Engineering | 500 - 600 |
| Electronics & Communication | 600 - 700 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 700 - 800 | |
| TKM College of Engineering, Kollam | Computer Science & Engineering | 800 - 900 |
| Electronics & Communication | 900 - 1000 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1000 - 1100 | |
| Government Engineering College, Thrissur | Computer Science & Engineering | 600 - 700 |
| Electronics & Communication | 700 - 800 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 800 - 900 | |
| Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam | Computer Science & Engineering | 1000 - 1100 |
| Electronics & Communication | 1100 - 1200 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1200 - 1300 |
A rank of 7000 may not be considered as a good rank whereas it may be considered as moderate depending upon branch and college you are aiming for.
With lakhs of candidates appearing for the entrance examination, the candidates need a well strategic plan to score good marks in KEAM 2025. Here are some tips on the KEAM 2025 preparation strategy that will help the candidate to obtain better marks in the exam.
| Category | Reservation Percentage |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Castes (SC) | 8% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 2% |
| Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) Total | 30% |
| Ezhava (EZ) | 9% |
| Muslim (MU) | 8% |
| Other Backward Hindu (BH) | 3% |
| Latin Catholic and Anglo Indian (LA) | 3% |
| Dheevara and related communities (DV) | 2% |
| Viswakarma and related communities (VK) | 2% |
| Kusavan and related communities (KN) | 1% |
| Other Backward Christian (BX) | 1% |
| Kudumbi (KU) | 1% |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 10% |
| Persons with Disabilities (PD) | 5% |
| Children of Ex-Servicemen (XS) | 1% |
| National Cadet Corps (NCC) Quota | 1% |
| Sports Quota | 0.50% |
KEAM 2025 Result will be available on the official website of CEE. After the result has been declared CEE will publish separate rank lists for all courses - Engineering Courses, Architecture Course, Medical & Medical Allied courses (except BAMS), BAMS Course, and BPharm Course. Candidates will get a call for KEAM 2025 counselling based on the merit lists.
| Click here to check KEAM 2025 Results (TBA) |
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Since exams are yet to be conducted there is no list of KEAM 2025 toppers however we can have look onto KEAM 2024 Toppers.
| Rank | Name | Score (out of 600) | Application No. | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Devanand P | 591.6145 | 1117851 | Alappuzha |
| 2 | Hafiz Rahman Elikkottil | 591.6145 | 1151138 | Malappuram |
| 3 | Allen Johny Anil | 591.6145 | 1187627 | Kottayam |
| 4 | Jorden Joy | 591.6145 | 1244606 | Kottayam |
| 5 | Nevin Siby | 591.6145 | 1222213 | Kannur |
| 6 | Athul P T | 588.9218 | 1222213 | Thiruvananthapuram |
| 7 | S Harikrishnan | 588.9218 | 1212550 | Palakkad |
| 8 | Sourav Sreenath | 588.9218 | 1212318 | Kollam |
| 9 | Gautham P A | 586.123 | 1129690 | Ernakulam |
| 10 | Shivram S | 585.6887 | 1175616 | Ernakulam |
Candidates whose names appear in the rank list 2025 released by CEE can participate in KEAM 2025 counselling process, known as the Centralised Allotment Process(CAP). CAP will be conducted through the Single Window System (SWS) for allotments to the various courses and colleges under the Engineering/ Architecture/ Pharmacy/Medical streams in the State.
The KEAM 2025 counselling will be conducted online. The following are the steps of KEAM Counselling:
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website time to time for updates and instructions related to the KEAM 2025 counselling process.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
| Course Name | Total Duration |
| MBBS | 4 ½ Years plus One Year Rotating Internship |
| M.D / M.S | 3 Years |
| D.M and M.Ch | 2 years |
| Super Specialty | 3 Years |
| BDS | 4 years and one year of internship |
| MDS | 3 Years |
| B.Sc (N) | 04 years including an internship of 24 weeks |
| PC B.Sc (N) | 2 years |
| M.Sc (N) | 2 years |
| B. Pharma | 4 years |
| M. Pharma | 2 years |
| BAMS | 5 Years |
| MD Ayurveda | 3 Years |
| BPT | 4 ½ Years including an internship of six months |
| MPT | 3 Years |
| BHMS | 5 ½ Years including a compulsory rotatory internship of one-year duration after passing the IV BHMS examination |
| MD Homoeopathy | 3 years |
The Fee structure for the Medical program MBBS at RGUHS is INR 20,000 per annum.
The fee structure for the MBBS course is INR 1 Lakh for 5 years at RUGHS.
According to NIRF, Feb 2024 reports, Kerala University is ranked 47th in the overall category and 24th in the university category in India. Kerala University is ranked 451-500 in Asian University Rankings and 110 in Southern Asia by the QS Ranking 2023.
The University of Kerala provides hostel accommodations for residential students, male and female for all its campuses. There are six hostels that are available at the Kariavattom campus and Thycaud in Thiruvananthapuram: two are for men (postgraduate and research students) and three are for women (two for postgraduate students and one for research students). Research, M.Phil., postgraduate, and undergraduate students are all eligible to be admitted to these hostels.
While Thycaud Women's Hostel admits students from government colleges at all levels, including research and degree programmes, Kariavattom only allows admission to university departments.
Furthermore, the International Youth Hostel, which is situated in the heart of Trivandrum, provides faculty and students with short-term housing. Every year, routine maintenance is done of all the hostels.