KEAM 2027
Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) Entrance Examination
KEAM is the Kerala state entrance process run by the CEE for engineering, pharmacy, architecture and, via NEET-UG, medical and allied courses. The engineering rank list adds a normalised KEAM score out of 300 to normalised Plus Two marks out of 300.
- Conducted by
- Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala
- Mode
- Computer Based Test (CBT) for engineering and pharmacy, held in multiple sessions
- Frequency
- Once a year
- Duration
- 3 hours (180 minutes) for the engineering paper
KEAM 2027 Application Form
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official Commissioner for Entrance Examinations notices
Applications are filed online at cee.kerala.gov.in. The details below are from the 2026 prospectus; read the 2027 prospectus before applying.
Steps to apply
- 1
Read the prospectus
Download the KEAM prospectus and check nativity, eligibility and reservation clauses.
- 2
Register
Create the account with name, date of birth, email, mobile number and a strong password. You get an application number.
- 3
Fill the application
Choose all the courses you want in one application. Use Save and Preview, then Save and Finalize. You cannot edit after finalizing step 2.
- 4
Pay the fee
Pay online by card or net banking and confirm that the Payment tab turns green.
- 5
Upload photo, signature and certificates
Nativity proof, date of birth proof and SSLC or equivalent are mandatory. Combine multiple files for one claim into a single PDF.
- 6
Print the acknowledgement
Keep the Application Acknowledgement page. Do not post documents to the CEE.
- 7
Clear defects
Defects appear in the candidate portal and are intimated by email, SMS or the Sandes app. Fix them by the notified date.
Application fee (2026)
| Course | General (Rs) | SC (Rs) | ST (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 925 | 400 | Nil |
| B.Pharm | 925 | 400 | Nil |
| Architecture | 650 | 260 | Nil |
| Medical and allied | 650 | 260 | Nil |
Candidates choosing the UAE centre pay an extra Rs 16,000. Fees are not refunded.
Photo and signature
The prospectus asks for the photograph and signature in jpeg or jpg format, 150 x 100 size and 1 kb to 100 kb. Confirm the specs on the live portal before uploading.
Documents
- Nativity proof, date of birth proof and SSLC or equivalent (mandatory).
- SC/ST certificate from the Tahsildar and non-creamy layer certificates for SEBC and OEC claims.
- Income certificate from the Village Officer for fee concession (all except SC/ST/OEC).
- UDID card or disability certificate for PD reservation.
- EWS certificate in the prescribed format.
- Proof for special reservation clauses.
Corrections and common mistakes
No application edits are possible after finalizing step 2, but CEE notices in February 2026 allowed adding courses and changing exam centre priority. Corrections for defects go through the candidate portal only.
Common mistakes
Submitting more than one application, uploading unsigned or unsealed certificates, wrong nativity proof, and sending documents by post, which CEE does not accept.