KEAM 2027: Apply in January for April exams

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, is expected to initiate the online application process for the Kerala Engineering Architecture & Medical Examination (KEAM) 2027 in January 2027. The registration link will be activated on the official website, cee.kerala.gov.in, for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate professional courses in Kerala.

KEAM 2027 will support admissions to B.Tech and B.Pharm programmes, with the entrance examination slated for multiple dates in April 2027. Admissions to Architecture (B.Arch) and Medical & Allied courses (MBBS, BDS) will continue to be based on valid NATA and NEET (UG) scores, respectively, with KEAM scores not being a factor for these specific programmes.

KEAM 2027 Application and Examination Schedule

The official notification for KEAM 2027 is anticipated in January 2027, coinciding with the start of online application submissions. Candidates will have until February 2027 to complete their applications and submit the required fees and supporting documents. The admit cards are expected to be released in April 2027, just before the computer-based tests.

Following the examinations, results for KEAM 2027 are projected for May 2027, with rank lists declared in June 2027. The counselling registration and option entry process is expected to commence in July 2027, leading to trial, provisional, and final allotments throughout July and August 2027. The entire admission cycle, including joining allotted colleges and stray rounds, is expected to wrap up by August 2027.

Eligibility Criteria and Application Fees

To be eligible for KEAM 2027, candidates must be of Indian nationality, with Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) also permitted to apply. Applicants must belong to Keralite, Non-Keralite Category I (NK I), or Non-Keralite Category II (NK II). A minimum age of 17 years must be attained by December 31, 2027, with no upper age limit specified.

For Engineering admissions, candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary Examination, Kerala, or an equivalent examination, with a minimum aggregate of 45% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Physics and Mathematics are compulsory subjects, while Chemistry can be substituted with Computer Science, Biotechnology, or Biology. The application fee varies by course and category, with ST candidates exempted from paying any fee.

Exam Pattern and Ranking Methodology

The KEAM 2027 examination will be conducted online in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode. The Engineering paper will consist of questions from Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, with an exam duration of 3 hours. The B.Pharm exam paper will include questions from Chemistry and Physics only, with a duration of 1 hour and 30 minutes. Each correct answer will be awarded 4 marks.

For Engineering admissions, the KEAM rank will be determined by a 50:50 weightage of the normalised KEAM score and the marks obtained in Class 12 Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. For B.Pharm admissions, the KEAM entrance score alone will be used to determine the rank. There is no restriction on the number of attempts for KEAM.

Tentative Seat Availability and Counselling Process

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations is expected to release the exact number of Pharmacy degree seats for KEAM 2027. However, tentative figures suggest over 28,000 engineering degree seats will be available. In KEAM 2026, 28,104 engineering seats were allotted in Round 2, and 27,544 in Round 3, indicating a similar scale for the upcoming cycle.

The counselling process for KEAM 2027 will be conducted online. Candidates are advised to thoroughly review the detailed eligibility criteria before registering and filling out the application form on the official website. The syllabus for KEAM is based on the Class 11 and 12 curriculum.

Further reading

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Written by Nishit Kumar

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