KEAM 2026 Schedule Released: Exams in April, Registration Closes January 31

The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has revealed the timetable for the Kerala Engineering Architecture and Medical (KEAM) 2026 entrance test and launched the online application facility. The KEAM 2026 schedule features a multi-day computer-based test from April 17 to 23, supporting admissions to engineering, architecture, pharmacy, and medical allied courses across Kerala institutions.

KEAM 2026 Exam Schedule

CEE Kerala has fixed the KEAM 2026 schedule with the computer-based entrance examination on the following dates:

• April 17, 2026
• April 18, 2026
• April 19, 2026
• April 20, 2026
• April 21, 2026
• April 22, 2026
• April 23, 2026

When to Apply for KEAM 2026?

The application window is now open on cee.kerala.gov.in.

Key deadlines include:

• Last date for submitting the online application: January 31, 2026 (up to 5 pm)
• Final date for uploading Class 10 certificate, date of birth proof, and nativity proof: January 31, 2026 (5 pm)
• Deadline for uploading other supporting documents/certificates: February 7, 2026 (5 pm)

How to Apply for KEAM 2026?

Candidates can complete registration by following these steps:

• Go to the official portal at cee.kerala.gov.in.
• Click on the KEAM 2026 new registration section.
• Enter all required personal and academic information.
• Upload scanned copies of photographs, signature, and mandatory documents.
• Pay the application fee through the available online modes.
• Review the form, submit it, and download the confirmation page for records.

Who Can Apply for KEAM 2026?

Applicants must meet these conditions:

• Attain a minimum age of 17 years by December 31, 2026 (no age relaxation applicable).
• Secure passing marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in the Class 12 or equivalent examination (mandatory for engineering and architecture streams).

Rank Calculation for Engineering

CEE Kerala prepares the engineering rank list using a 50:50 weightage formula:

• 50% from the normalized score in the KEAM 2026 engineering entrance exam.
• 50% from the standardized marks obtained in Class 12 for Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry combined (weighted in the ratio 5:3:2), after applying the normalization process outlined in the prospectus.

About KEAM 2026 Examination

KEAM serves as the centralized entrance examination conducted annually by CEE Kerala for admissions to professional degree courses such as:

• Engineering
• Architecture (BArch)
• Pharmacy
• Medical, Dental, Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, and Nursing programs

The exam facilitates merit-based seat allocation across government and private institutions in the state.

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