KEAM Cutoff 2025: Branch-Wise Ranks, Counselling Schedule & Previous Year Trends
At rank 5953, the KEAM Cutoff 2025 closed for Civil Engineering (State Merit category) at the College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram, during the second phase allotment. The KEAM Cutoff 2025 is the minimum rank required for admission to various engineering, architecture, and medical courses in Kerala, with the official list released by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala. This cutoff is determined by factors like exam difficulty, number of applicants, and seat availability, guiding candidates through the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP). The 2026 cutoff will be updated post-release.
KEAM 2026 Important Dates at a Glance
The KEAM 2026 examination and application process followed a structured timeline, with key events leading up to the counselling phase.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | January 5, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | February 6, 2026 |
| Last Date to Upload Certificates | February 7, 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | April 1, 2026 |
| KEAM Exam Dates | April 17-23, 2026 |
| Result Declaration | May 12, 2026 |
| Rank List Release | June 20, 2026 |
KEAM 2025 Branch-wise Closing Ranks (Latest — 2026 awaited)
Here are the closing ranks for various B.Tech branches in top government colleges during the KEAM 2025 second phase allotment for the State Merit (SM) category.
| College Name | Branch | Closing Rank (SM) 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram | Civil Engineering | 5953 |
| Govt. Engineering College, Thrissur | Civil Engineering | 9847 |
| Mar Athanasius College of Engineering, Kothamangalam | Civil Engineering | 15136 |
| Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam | Civil Engineering | 14668 |
| Model Engineering College, Ernakulam | Computer Science and Engineering | 1200-1300 (Expected) |
| Model Engineering College, Ernakulam | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 1700-1800 (Expected) |
KEAM 2025 Category-wise Cutoffs for Top Colleges (Latest — 2026 awaited)
The following table illustrates the KEAM 2025 second phase closing ranks for Civil Engineering at the College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram, across different reservation categories.
| Category | Closing Rank (Civil Engineering, TVE) 2025 |
|---|---|
| State Merit (SM) | 5953 |
| Ezhava (EZ) | 7724 |
| Muslim (MU) | 6857 |
| Latin Catholic (LA) | 9716 |
| Dheevara (DV) | 28231 |
| Viswakarma (VK) | 9614 |
| B.H. (BH) | 9369 |
| Kusavan (KN) | 14388 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 23835 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 43744 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EW) | 12131 |
KEAM Cutoff Trends: 2024 vs 2025
Comparing the last ranks for top branches in government engineering colleges reveals shifts in KEAM admission competitiveness over two years.
| College Name | Branch | Closing Rank 2024 (Approx.) | Closing Rank 2025 (SM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram | Computer Science and Engineering | ~500 | N/A (Specific 2025 SM data not available for CSE at TVE) |
| Govt. Engineering College, Thrissur | Computer Science and Engineering | ~800 | N/A (Specific 2025 SM data not available for CSE at GEC Thrissur) |
| Govt. Engineering College, Barton Hill | Electronics and Communication Engineering | ~1600 | N/A (Specific 2025 SM data not available for ECE at GEC Barton Hill) |
| Govt. Engineering College, Palakkad | Mechanical Engineering | ~2500 | N/A (Specific 2025 SM data not available for Mechanical at GEC Palakkad) |
| College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram | Civil Engineering | N/A | 5953 |
KEAM 2026 Counselling Schedule
The Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) for KEAM 2026 admissions will commence after the release of the rank list, involving multiple online rounds.
| Event | Tentative Date |
|---|---|
| KEAM 2026 Rank List Publication | June 20, 2026 |
| Counselling (CAP) Registration & Option Entry Start | July 2026 |
| Trial Allotment Release | July 2026 |
| First Phase Allotment Result | July/August 2026 |
| Subsequent Allotment Rounds | August 2026 onwards |
| Mop-up Round | To be announced |
FAQs
Q: What is considered a good rank in KEAM?
A. A rank under 1000 in KEAM is generally considered excellent for securing admission to top branches like Computer Science or Electronics in premier government colleges. For good private colleges, a rank under 7500-9000 can be competitive.
Q: How is the KEAM rank list prepared?
A. The KEAM rank list for engineering courses is prepared by giving equal weightage (50:50) to the marks obtained in the KEAM entrance examination and the marks secured in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in the Plus Two (Class 12) examinations.
Q: Are there minimum marks required to qualify for KEAM?
A. To qualify for the Engineering Rank List, candidates must secure a minimum score of 10 in the KEAM Engineering Entrance Examination. For SC/ST candidates, there is no minimum score requirement, but they must answer at least one question to be eligible for the rank list.
Q: When will KEAM 2026 counselling begin?
A. KEAM 2026 counselling, also known as the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP), is scheduled to begin in July 2026, following the release of the KEAM 2026 rank list on June 20, 2026.
Q: What documents are typically needed for KEAM counselling?
A. Essential documents for KEAM counselling include the KEAM admit card, SSLC/Class 10 certificate, Plus Two/Class 12 mark sheet and certificate, nativity certificate, community/non-creamy layer/EWS certificate (if applicable), and income certificate (if applicable).
Q: Does the KEAM cutoff change every year?
A. Yes, KEAM cutoffs are not fixed and vary annually. They are influenced by factors such as the difficulty level of the entrance exam, the total number of candidates who appeared, the number of available seats, and the overall performance of candidates.
