2027 notification expected around Dec 2026 to Jan 2027
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 Preparation
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official Commissioner for Entrance Examinations notices
KEAM favours speed and accuracy in Mathematics, which carries half the weightage.
Strategy
- Plus Two marks are half your index, so score well in the board exam.
- Mathematics has 75 questions, so work on speed.
- With -1 for wrong answers, skip uncertain questions.
- Practise CBT mocks for three hours.
Subject tips
- Mathematics: calculus, algebra and coordinate geometry drive the paper.
- Physics: mechanics and electricity first, then modern physics.
- Chemistry: short, direct questions; use NCERT-style revision.
Resources
- Kerala SCERT and NCERT textbooks.
- CEE previous papers and answer keys.
- Full-length CBT mocks.
Plan
| Months | Focus |
|---|---|
| Months 1-4 | Complete Plus Two syllabus with Plus One revision |
| Months 5-6 | Chapter tests and weak areas |
| Months 7-8 | Board exam alongside timed practice |
| Final 6 weeks | Mock tests and error analysis |
Mistakes to avoid
- Ignoring board marks or delaying their upload.
- Random guessing under negative marking.
- Skipping Mathematics speed work.
- Missing option confirmation in CAP.