KEAM 2025 Rank List Cutoff Marks: Engineering & Medical Admissions, Category-Wise Ranks & Key Dates
KEAM 2025 Rank List Cutoff Marks: General category qualification at 240 out of 600, with SC/ST at 192, and a minimum normalized score of 10 required for rank list inclusion. The Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) cutoff is the minimum rank candidates must secure for admission to various professional degree courses across Kerala. While the KEAM 2026 exam results were released on May 12, 2026, the final rank list and official cutoffs for 2026 are still awaited, with the rank list expected by June 20, 2026. 2026 cutoff will be updated post-release.
KEAM 2026: Key Application & Exam Dates
The KEAM 2026 examination schedule and application milestones are crucial for all aspiring candidates.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | January 05, 2026 (Closed) |
| Application Deadline | February 06, 2026 (Closed) |
| Admit Card Release | April 08, 2026 |
| Engineering Exam Dates | April 17 – 22, 2026 |
| Pharmacy Exam Dates | April 18, 19, 20, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | May 12, 2026 |
KEAM 2026 Counselling Timeline: Registration to Allotment
The Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) for KEAM 2026 will follow a structured timeline after the rank list publication.
| Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| Submission of Class 12 Marks for Rank List | By June 07, 2026 |
| KEAM 2026 Rank List Release | On or before June 20, 2026 |
| CAP Registration & Option Entry Commencement | July 2026 |
| Trial Allotment | To be announced (July 2026) |
| First Round Seat Allotment | To be announced (July 2026) |
| Subsequent Rounds & Mop-up Round | To be announced |
Understanding KEAM 2025 Branch-wise Closing Ranks (Latest — 2026 awaited)
Expected KEAM 2025 closing ranks for various engineering branches provide insight into admission competitiveness.
| Branch | Expected Closing Rank (General Category) |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | 3,000 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | 5,000 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) | 7,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 10,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 12,000 |
| Information Technology (IT) | 4,500 |
| Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) | 4,000 |
KEAM 2025 Category-wise Qualification Marks & Expected Cutoffs (Latest — 2026 awaited)
Minimum qualification marks for KEAM 2025 and expected cutoff ranges for different reservation categories are outlined below.
| Category | KEAM 2025 Qualification Marks (out of 600) | Expected Closing Rank Range (Kottayam Institute of Technology and Science) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 240 | 35242 – 59305 |
| SC | 192 | 45235 – 45235 |
| ST | 192 | N/A |
| BH | N/A | 48024 – 48024 |
| DV | N/A | 46502 – 46502 |
| EW | N/A | 42813 – 54321 |
| EZ | N/A | 43564 – 47206 |
| MU | N/A | 43479 – 45806 |
| VK | N/A | 39720 – 39720 |
| LA | N/A | 43845 – 43845 |
| BX | N/A | 44731 – 44731 |
KEAM 2025 Trial Allotment: Civil Engineering Closing Ranks by Category (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The KEAM 2025 trial allotment for Civil Engineering in select Government Engineering Colleges provides an indication of category-wise closing ranks.
| College | Type | SM | EZ | MU | LA | DV | VK | BH | BX | KN | KU | SC | ST | EW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Govt. Engg. College, Thrissur (TCR) | G | 7614 | 9203 | 8741 | 15700 | 16570 | 11812 | 9709 | 18346 | 35017 | 51821 | 36669 | – | 17500 |
| Govt. Engg. College, Kozhikkode (KKE) | G | 12998 | 20345 | 17484 | 35113 | 28231 | 20191 | 19532 | 18336 | 30513 | – | 47867 | 29061 | 37950 |
| Govt. College of Engg., Kannur (KNR) | G | 13422 | 17946 | 17491 | 32579 | 20484 | 17254 | 17730 | 33139 | – | – | 47357 | 48823 | 33861 |
| Govt. Rajiv Gandhi Inst. of Tech., Kottayam (KTE) | G | 13587 | 14852 | 14680 | 26118 | 50876 | 14269 | 14560 | 14173 | 35695 | – | 40493 | 56603 | 21741 |
KEAM Rank vs. Marks: Expected Trends for 2025 (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The correlation between KEAM marks and expected ranks for 2025, based on previous years’ trends, helps candidates gauge their performance.
| Marks Range (out of 600) | Expected Rank Range |
|---|---|
| 550 – 600 | 1 – 100 |
| 500 – 549 | 100 – 500 |
| 450 – 499 | 500 – 1,500 |
| 400 – 449 | 1,500 – 3,000 |
| 350 – 399 | 3,000 – 5,000 |
| 300 – 349 | 5,000 – 8,000 |
| 250 – 299 | 8,000 – 12,000 |
| 200 – 249 | 12,000 – 18,000 |
| 150 – 199 | 18,000 – 25,000 |
| Below 150 | Above 25,000 |
FAQs
Q: What is considered a good rank in KEAM for top engineering colleges?
A: For top branches like Computer Science Engineering (CSE) or Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) in premier government colleges, a KEAM rank under 1000 is generally considered very good. For colleges like College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram (CET), a rank below 400 is often required for CSE.
Q: How is the KEAM rank list prepared?
A: The KEAM rank list is prepared by giving equal (50:50) weightage to the normalized KEAM score and the marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (or equivalent subjects) in the Class 12 examination. The Class 12 board marks are weighted in a 5:3:2 ratio for Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, respectively.
Q: Are there any sectional cutoffs in KEAM?
A: No, KEAM cut-off marks are published in the form of last rank round-wise and category-wise, not as sectional cutoffs. Candidates need to achieve an overall qualifying rank to be eligible for admission.
Q: What factors influence KEAM cutoff ranks each year?
A: Several factors influence KEAM cutoff ranks, including the overall difficulty level of the entrance exam, the total number of candidates who appeared, the total number of available seats in participating colleges, previous years’ cutoff trends, and the specific reservation criteria for different categories.
Q: Can a single KEAM rank be used for admission to multiple courses?
A: Yes, your single KEAM rank can be utilized for admissions to engineering, pharmacy, architecture, and medical-allied courses. However, the specific cutoffs and eligibility criteria will vary for each course and college.
Q: When will the KEAM 2026 cutoff be officially released?
A: The official KEAM 2026 cutoffs, in the form of last ranks, will be released by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala after each round of the KEAM 2026 counselling and seat allotment process, which is expected to commence in July 2026.
Q: What is the full form of KEAM?
A: KEAM stands for Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical. It is a state-level entrance examination conducted by the Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, for admission to various professional degree courses in the state.
