EXAM SYLLABUS

The KEAM Engineering syllabus draws from the Class 11 and Class 12 higher secondary curriculum for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. For Physics, core topics include laws of motion, energy, mechanics of solids and fluids, oscillations and waves, electrostatics, current electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic induction, optics and modern physics. For Chemistry, areas include atomic structure, chemical bonding, periodic properties of elements, thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, solutions, electrochemistry, organic chemistry fundamentals, purification and characterization of organic compounds, polymers and biomolecules. The Mathematics syllabus covers algebra, trigonometry, coordinate geometry, three dimensional geometry, calculus and its applications, permutations and combinations and statistics. These topics reflect fundamental concepts from both Class 11 and Class 12 syllabi, and candidates are expected to be comfortable with problems across these areas.

LETS SEE SYLLABUS WITH TOPICS & WEIGHTAGE

The syllabus for KEAM Paper- I Examination is given below:-

KEAM EXAMINATION PHYSICS DETAILED SYLLABUS

The detailed syllabus for Physics with Topic description and Topic Difficulty Level is given below:- 

EXAM SYLLABUS

The KEAM Engineering syllabus draws from the Class 11 and Class 12 higher secondary curriculum for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. For Physics, core topics include laws of motion, energy, mechanics of solids and fluids, oscillations and waves, electrostatics, current electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic induction, optics and modern physics. For Chemistry, areas include atomic structure, chemical bonding, periodic properties of elements, thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, solutions, electrochemistry, organic chemistry fundamentals, purification and characterization of organic compounds, polymers and biomolecules. The Mathematics syllabus covers algebra, trigonometry, coordinate geometry, three dimensional geometry, calculus and its applications, permutations and combinations and statistics. These topics reflect fundamental concepts from both Class 11 and Class 12 syllabi, and candidates are expected to be comfortable with problems across these areas.

LETS SEE SYLLABUS WITH TOPICS & WEIGHTAGE

The syllabus for KEAM Paper- I Examination is given below:-

KEAM EXAMINATION PHYSICS DETAILED SYLLABUS

The detailed syllabus for Physics with Topic description and Topic Difficulty Level is given below:- 

KEAM CHEMISTRY DETAILED SYLLABUS

The detailed syllabus for Chemistry with Topic description and Topic Difficulty Level is given below:- 

EXAM PATTERN

As per current official exam structure, KEAM 2026 Engineering entrance consists of two separate papers:

Paper I – Physics and Chemistry
Paper II – Mathematics

Each paper is typically conducted in offline (pen and paper OMR) mode, and each paper lasts for two and a half hours (150 minutes). Both papers consist of objective type multiple choice questions where each correct answer carries four marks and one mark is deducted for every incorrect answer. Unanswered questions do not attract negative marking, but multiple marked responses are treated as incorrect. Each paper is scored out of 480 marks, with 120 questions in each (typically 60 questions each from Physics and Chemistry in Paper I, and all 120 from Mathematics in Paper II). Candidates must attempt both papers to be eligible for engineering ranking and admission.

The section-wise distribution of Questions and Marks is given below:-

KEAM MODE OF EXAMINATION

The KEAM Entrance Examination will be objective type with Multiple Choice Questions and based on a single response.

KEAM MEDIUM OF EXAMINATION

The questions in KEAM Entrance Examination shall be in English Only.

KEAM MARKING SCHEME

Sections of the Test

1. Physics
2. Chemistry

Questions from the above-mentioned sections are asked in the KEAM Paper-I examination. Each section carries 60 questions of 4 marks each thus summing up to 480 marks.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Kerala Engineering, Agricultural and Medical Entrance Exam (KEAM) is a state-level exam conducted by the Commission of Entrance Examination (CEE). Candidates willing to apply for KEAM Entrance Examination are required to fulfil certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification etc., their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities.
The criteria for eligibility KEAM are decided by the conduction body itself.

The candidate’s eligibility for KEAM Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions:-

1. Nationality
2. KEAM Examination Age Limit & Relaxations
3. KEAM Examination Educational Qualifications
4. KEAM Examination Relaxation in Marks

KEAM EXAMINATION NATIONALITY

Only Indian citizens are eligible for admission to Professional courses unless otherwise notified. Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)/ Overseas citizens of India (OCI) will also be treated at par with Indian citizens for the limited purpose of admission. However, PIO/OCI candidates will not be eligible for any kind of reservation.

Keralite - 

The candidates who hold the domicile certificate of Kerala will come in this category. If the parents are the employee of All India Services of Kerala then the children will be considered as ‘Keralite’ and eligible to apply without claiming any reservation.

Non-Keralite Category I 

1. A candidate who is not of Kerala origin but fulfils anyone of the following conditions will be categorised as 'Non-Keralite Category I'
2.  A candidate who has undergone a qualifying course in Kerala and who is a son/daughter of NonKeralite parents belong to the Government of India/Defence Service posted to Kerala.
3. A candidate who has undergone qualifying course in Kerala and who is a son/daughter of NonKeralite parents who are serving/served the Government of Kerala for a minimum period of two years.
4. A candidate who is not of Kerala Origin but has been a resident of Kerala State for a period of 5(five) years within the period of 12(twelve) years of his/her study.
5. A candidate who is not of Kerala Origin but who has undergone his/her school studies in Kerala from standard VIII to XII.
6. Non-Keralite Category I candidates will be considered against ‘State Merit’ seats for Engineering/Architecture/B.Pharm/Medical & Allied courses. But they will not be eligible for Communal/ Special/Persons with Disabilities reservation or any fee concession.

Non-Keralite Category II 

Those who do not fall under Keralite or Non-Keralite-1 will come under Non-Keralite Category II. This category candidate will be eligible for admission to Government seats and Management quota seats in engineering courses in Government Controlled Self-financing Colleges.

1. Besides this, Non-Keralite Category II candidates will be eligible for applying to Government Seats in Government Controlled Self Financing Engineering Colleges only when the Keralite and Non-Keralite I (NK I) candidates are not available for admission.
2. These candidates will be also eligible for admission to Government Seats and Management Quota seats in Private Self Financing Engineering/Architecture Colleges.
3. NK II candidates will be also eligible for admission to a maximum of 10% seats under Management Quota in Private Self Financing Pharmacy colleges.
4. ‘Non-Keralite Category II’ (NK II) candidates will be not eligible for admission to Medical and Allied Courses including MBBS/BDS and for admission to Government Engineering Colleges.

KEAM EXAMINATION AGE LIMIT

1. Applicants should have completed 17 years of age. No relaxation in the minimum age will be allowed.
2. There is no upper age limit for Engineering, Architecture and B.Pharm Courses.

Note :- For Medical and Allied courses, the upper age limit will be as per the NEET(UG) guidelines.

KEAM EXAMINATION EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Medical & Allied Courses 

Medical courses consist of MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BSMS and BUMS courses and Allied courses consist of B.Sc.(Hons) Agriculture, B.Sc.(Hons) Forestry, BVSc. & AH and BFSc. courses.

1. For admission to MBBS, BDS: Candidates who have passed in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English individually at the Higher Secondary examination of the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala or examinations recognised equivalent thereto and obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology are eligible.
2. For admission to BAMS/ BHMS/BSMS courses: Candidates who have passed in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English individually at the Higher Secondary examination of the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala or examinations recognised equivalent thereto and obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology are eligible.
3. For admission to BUMS course: Candidates who have passed in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English individually at the Higher Secondary examination of the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala or examinations recognised equivalent thereto and obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology are eligible. The candidates should have passed 10th or 12th standard with Urdu or Arabic or Persian language as a subject or clear the test of Urdu in the Entrance Examinations conducted by University or Board or Registered society authorized by the Govt. to conduct such examination or the Pre-Tib Examination of one year duration.
4. For admission to B.Sc.(Hons.) Agri., B.Sc.(Hons) Forestry, BFSc courses: Candidates who have passed in the subjects Physics, Chemistry and Biology at the Higher Secondary examination of the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala or examinations recognised equivalent thereto, with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology put together are eligible.
5. For admission to BVSc. & AH Course: Candidate who have passed in the subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology at the qualifying examination and obtained 50% marks in aggregate of these subjects are eligible.
6. Candidates who have passed the BSc Degree (Three year course) examination with Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany or Biotechnology as Main, and any one or two of the above subjects as Subsidiaries, with 50% marks for Main & Subsidiaries taken together, subject to the condition that they have passed Higher Secondary Examination, Kerala or examinations recognised as equivalent thereto with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects are eligible for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS and BSMS courses.

Engineering courses -
For B.Tech Courses (including Agriculture Engineering/Food Engineering & Technology/Dairy Technology/Food Technology):

Candidates who have passed Higher Secondary Examination, Kerala, or Examinations recognized as equivalent thereto, with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and Chemistry as one of the optional subjects with at least 45% marks put together in the above subjects are eligible for admission. In case, the candidate has not studied Chemistry, the marks obtained in Computer Science shall be considered. In case, the candidate has not studied Chemistry and Computer Science the marks obtained in Biotechnology shall be considered. In case, the candidate has not studied Chemistry, Computer Science and Biotechnology the marks obtained in Biology shall be considered. The marks as shown in the mark list of the Board of Examination obtained from the respective Higher Secondary Board shall be considered for academic eligibility.

Note:

1. In two year Kerala Higher Secondary courses or examinations recognized equivalent thereto with the two-year course where the Board Examinations are conducted in both years, the total marks of two years in the respective subjects as shown in the mark lists of the respective Higher Secondary Boards will be considered for academic eligibility.
2. In Higher Secondary courses or examinations recognized equivalent thereto where Board Examinations are conducted only at the end of 12th class (final year), the marks in the respective subjects as shown in the mark lists of the respective Higher Secondary Boards will be considered for academic eligibility.
3. For all other types of Higher Secondary courses or examinations recognized equivalent thereto, the marks of the respective subjects as shown in

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Kerala Engineering, Agricultural and Medical Entrance Exam (KEAM) is a state-level exam conducted by the Commission of Entrance Examination (CEE). Candidates willing to apply for KEAM Entrance Examination are required to fulfil certain conditions to be eligible for it. The candidate who does not satisfy the Eligibility criteria like Age, Minimum educational qualification etc., their candidature shall be rejected by the authorities.
The criteria for eligibility KEAM are decided by the conduction body itself.

The candidate’s eligibility for KEAM Examination is based on the fulfilment of the following conditions:-

1. Nationality
2. KEAM Examination Age Limit & Relaxations
3. KEAM Examination Educational Qualifications
4. KEAM Examination Relaxation in Marks

KEAM EXAMINATION NATIONALITY

Only Indian citizens are eligible for admission to Professional courses unless otherwise notified. Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)/ Overseas citizens of India (OCI) will also be treated at par with Indian citizens for the limited purpose of admission. However, PIO/OCI candidates will not be eligible for any kind of reservation.

Keralite - 

The candidates who hold the domicile certificate of Kerala will come in this category. If the parents are the employee of All India Services of Kerala then the children will be considered as ‘Keralite’ and eligible to apply without claiming any reservation.

Non-Keralite Category I 

1. A candidate who is not of Kerala origin but fulfils anyone of the following conditions will be categorised as 'Non-Keralite Category I'
2.  A candidate who has undergone a qualifying course in Kerala and who is a son/daughter of NonKeralite parents belong to the Government of India/Defence Service posted to Kerala.
3. A candidate who has undergone qualifying course in Kerala and who is a son/daughter of NonKeralite parents who are serving/served the Government of Kerala for a minimum period of two years.
4. A candidate who is not of Kerala Origin but has been a resident of Kerala State for a period of 5(five) years within the period of 12(twelve) years of his/her study.
5. A candidate who is not of Kerala Origin but who has undergone his/her school studies in Kerala from standard VIII to XII.
6. Non-Keralite Category I candidates will be considered against ‘State Merit’ seats for Engineering/Architecture/B.Pharm/Medical & Allied courses. But they will not be eligible for Communal/ Special/Persons with Disabilities reservation or any fee concession.

Non-Keralite Category II 

Those who do not fall under Keralite or Non-Keralite-1 will come under Non-Keralite Category II. This category candidate will be eligible for admission to Government seats and Management quota seats in engineering courses in Government Controlled Self-financing Colleges.

1. Besides this, Non-Keralite Category II candidates will be eligible for applying to Government Seats in Government Controlled Self Financing Engineering Colleges only when the Keralite and Non-Keralite I (NK I) candidates are not available for admission.
2. These candidates will be also eligible for admission to Government Seats and Management Quota seats in Private Self Financing Engineering/Architecture Colleges.
3. NK II candidates will be also eligible for admission to a maximum of 10% seats under Management Quota in Private Self Financing Pharmacy colleges.
4. ‘Non-Keralite Category II’ (NK II) candidates will be not eligible for admission to Medical and Allied Courses including MBBS/BDS and for admission to Government Engineering Colleges.

KEAM EXAMINATION AGE LIMIT

1. Applicants should have completed 17 years of age. No relaxation in the minimum age will be allowed.
2. There is no upper age limit for Engineering, Architecture and B.Pharm Courses.

Note :- For Medical and Allied courses, the upper age limit will be as per the NEET(UG) guidelines.

KEAM EXAMINATION EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Medical & Allied Courses 

Medical courses consist of MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BSMS and BUMS courses and Allied courses consist of B.Sc.(Hons) Agriculture, B.Sc.(Hons) Forestry, BVSc. & AH and BFSc. courses.

1. For admission to MBBS, BDS: Candidates who have passed in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology and English individually at the Higher Secondary examination of the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala or examinations recognised equivalent thereto and obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology are eligible.
2. For admission to BAMS/ BHMS/BSMS courses: Candidates who have passed in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English individually at the Higher Secondary examination of the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala or examinations recognised equivalent thereto and obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology are eligible.
3. For admission to BUMS course: Candidates who have passed in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English individually at the Higher Secondary examination of the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala or examinations recognised equivalent thereto and obtained a minimum of 50% marks taken together in Physics, Chemistry and Biology are eligible. The candidates should have passed 10th or 12th standard with Urdu or Arabic or Persian language as a subject or clear the test of Urdu in the Entrance Examinations conducted by University or Board or Registered society authorized by the Govt. to conduct such examination or the Pre-Tib Examination of one year duration.
4. For admission to B.Sc.(Hons.) Agri., B.Sc.(Hons) Forestry, BFSc courses: Candidates who have passed in the subjects Physics, Chemistry and Biology at the Higher Secondary examination of the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala or examinations recognised equivalent thereto, with 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology put together are eligible.
5. For admission to BVSc. & AH Course: Candidate who have passed in the subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology at the qualifying examination and obtained 50% marks in aggregate of these subjects are eligible.
6. Candidates who have passed the BSc Degree (Three year course) examination with Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany or Biotechnology as Main, and any one or two of the above subjects as Subsidiaries, with 50% marks for Main & Subsidiaries taken together, subject to the condition that they have passed Higher Secondary Examination, Kerala or examinations recognised as equivalent thereto with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects are eligible for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS and BSMS courses.

Engineering courses -
For B.Tech Courses (including Agriculture Engineering/Food Engineering & Technology/Dairy Technology/Food Technology):

Candidates who have passed Higher Secondary Examination, Kerala, or Examinations recognized as equivalent thereto, with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and Chemistry as one of the optional subjects with at least 45% marks put together in the above subjects are eligible for admission. In case, the candidate has not studied Chemistry, the marks obtained in Computer Science shall be considered. In case, the candidate has not studied Chemistry and Computer Science the marks obtained in Biotechnology shall be considered. In case, the candidate has not studied Chemistry, Computer Science and Biotechnology the marks obtained in Biology shall be considered. The marks as shown in the mark list of the Board of Examination obtained from the respective Higher Secondary Board shall be considered for academic eligibility.

Note:

1. In two year Kerala Higher Secondary courses or examinations recognized equivalent thereto with the two-year course where the Board Examinations are conducted in both years, the total marks of two years in the respective subjects as shown in the mark lists of the respective Higher Secondary Boards will be considered for academic eligibility.
2. In Higher Secondary courses or examinations recognized equivalent thereto where Board Examinations are conducted only at the end of 12th class (final year), the marks in the respective subjects as shown in the mark lists of the respective Higher Secondary Boards will be considered for academic eligibility.
3. For all other types of Higher Secondary courses or examinations recognized equivalent thereto, the marks of the respective subjects as shown in the mark list of the respective Board of Examinations will be considered for academic eligibility.

For Architecture course -

1. Candidates who have passed 10+2 scheme of examination with at least 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and also at least 50% marks in aggregate of the 10+2 level examination or passed 10+3 Diploma examinations with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 50 % marks in aggregate are eligible for Architecture course
2. Those candidates who score the minimum eligibility marks as per the Information Brochure of National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) will be considered for admission to B. Arch. course.
3. There is no relaxation in the minimum passing score of NATA to any category of candidate.
4. There is no provision for lateral admission to the second year or at any stage during the 5 year course in Architecture.

For B.Pharm course -

A candidate who have passed the 10+2 examination conducted by the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala or Examinations equivalent there to with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology as optional subjects individually.

KEAM EXAMINATION  RELAXATION IN MARKS

1. In the case of MBBS/BDS courses, candidates belonging to SC/ST or SEBC, the minimum marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Bio-Technology taken together in qualifying examination shall be 40% instead of 50%. In respect of candidates, included in the PwD quota list published by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, the minimum marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Bio-Technology taken together in qualifying examinations shall be 45% instead of 50%.
2. In the case of BAMS/ BHMS/BSMS/BUMS courses, candidates belonging to SC/ST or SEBC, the minimum marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in qualifying examination shall be 40% instead of 50%. In respect of candidates included in the PwD quota list published by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations the minimum marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in qualifying examinations shall be 45% instead of 50%.
3. In the case of B.Sc.(Hons.) Agri., B.Sc.(Hons) Forestry, BFSc courses, Candidates belonging to SEBC and the candidates included in the PwD quota list published by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, the minimum marks required for admission shall be 5% less than that prescribed for general category. For candidates belonging to SC/ST, a minimum pass mark is required.
4. In the case of B.VSc & AH course, Candidates belonging to SEBC and the candidates included in the PwD quota list published by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, the minimum marks required for admission shall be 5% less than that prescribed for general category. For candidates belonging to SC/ST, a minimum pass mark is required.
5. In the case of Engineering Courses, candidates belonging to SC/ST/ SEBC and the candidates included in the PwD quota list published by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, the minimum marks required for admission shall be 5% less than that prescribed for general category.
6. In the case of Architecture Courses, Candidates belonging to SEBC and the candidates included in the PwD quota list published by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, the minimum marks required for admission shall be 5% less than that prescribed for general category. For candidates belonging to SC/ST, a minimum pass mark is required.
7. In the case of B.Pharm Course, candidates belonging to SC/ST, a minimum pass mark is required.

Note: The relaxation of marks in the qualifying examination extended to SEBC candidates only will be applicable to OEC candidates, even if they are allotted against unavailed seats of SC/ST quota.

IMPORTANT DATES

CEE has released KEAM exam dates. The KEAM exam date is April 13 to 25, with April 13, 16, 24 and 25 being buffer days. KEAM 2026 registration is now open at cee.kerala.gov.in, and the last date to apply is January 31. 

EXAM ANALYSIS

In KEAM 2025, Paper I was generally moderate in overall difficulty, but Physics tended to be slightly harder than Chemistry in most shifts. Physics tested more numerical application and conceptual clarity, while Chemistry was largely direct and NCERT based, making it the relatively easier scoring section of the two.

Physics – Detailed Insights
Physics in KEAM 2025 asked questions that required a strong grasp of fundamentals and frequent use of formulas. Students reported that many questions were conceptual and application based rather than purely theoretical, which meant mere memorization would not have sufficed. Topics that appeared often included Laws of Motion, Work, Energy and Power, Current Electricity, Thermodynamics, Electrostatics and Magnetic Effects of Current. Numerical problems were common in areas like work and energy, rotational motion and electricity, demanding both conceptual understanding and calculation speed. Candidates who were comfortable converting concepts into problem solving steps gained an advantage.

Chemistry – Detailed Insights
Chemistry was reported to be easier than Physics for most students. A majority of questions were drawn directly from the NCERT Higher Secondary syllabus, especially in Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, making this section more predictable and scoring for aspirants who prepared thoroughly from textbooks. Important topics with repeated weightage included Chemical Bonding, Coordination Compounds, p block Elements, Thermodynamics, and Organic reactions related to hydrocarbon derivatives. Physical Chemistry questions were present but not overwhelmingly heavy.

What This Means for KEAM 2026 Prep (Paper I)
For KEAM 2026, students should expect Physics to stay moderate to tough, with emphasis on topics that test concept application and multi step reasoning, so regular practice of problem solving from old papers is crucial. Chemistry is likely to continue being easy to moderate and NCERT centric, so mastering textbook reactions, definitions and short form problem practice will improve accuracy and speed.

KEAM 2025 Paper II Analysis (Mathematics)

Overall Difficulty and Nature of the Mathematics Paper
Mathematics in KEAM 2025 was generally seen as moderate to difficult and fairly lengthy, making time management essential. Most students felt the paper contained a mix of direct formula questions as well as analytical and application oriented problems, which could be time consuming.

Important Patterns and Topics
The major areas from which questions were frequently asked included Calculus, Algebra (especially Complex Numbers and Quadratic Equations), Coordinate Geometry, Vectors and 3D Geometry, Probability and Statistics. Calculus questions often required multiple steps, and some algebra problems were tricky enough to require deep conceptual clarity. Coordinate Geometry and Vector problems demanded careful computation, which slowed many students.

Time Pressure and Strategy
Even when individual questions were solvable, the length of the Mathematics section made it challenging for many test takers to complete within the allotted time. This meant that accuracy at speed and smart question selection were keys to scoring well. Students who could prioritize easier and high confidence questions first generally had better outcomes.

What This Means for KEAM 2026 Prep (Paper II)
For KEAM 2026, you should expect Mathematics to remain a section where accuracy AND speed matter equally. Build strength in core areas like calculus and algebra, practice full length timed tests, and focus on reducing calculation errors so that you can attempt a high number of questions correctly under time pressure.

General Trends and Takeaways

Balanced Paper Structure
Both papers in KEAM consistently covered a wide range of syllabus topics without over emphasis on any single area, so balanced preparation across all chapters is essential.

Comparative Difficulty
Across most shifts in 2025, Chemistry was the easiest section, followed by Physics at moderate difficulty, and Mathematics as moderate to challenging, mostly because of length and multi step questions.

Scoring Strategy

To excel in KEAM based on last year’s trends:

In Physics, focus on both theory and numerical practice.

In Chemistry, concentrate on NCERT topics and quick recall.

In Mathematics, emphasize problem solving under time constraints and strategic question selection.

STUDY TIPS

Understand the Syllabus Fully
Go through the complete syllabus for Paper I (Physics and Chemistry) and Paper II (Mathematics). Make a chapter-wise checklist for both Class 11 and Class 12 topics to avoid missing any important area.

Conceptual Clarity First
Focus on understanding concepts rather than rote memorization. Physics and Mathematics, in particular, need strong conceptual application, while Chemistry can be easier if NCERT theory and reactions are mastered.

Practice Previous Year Papers
Solve KEAM question papers from the last 5 years to get familiar with difficulty, type of questions, and time management.

Time Management During Preparation
While practicing, time yourself for each section. KEAM 2025 papers indicated Mathematics is lengthy, so you must develop speed with accuracy.

Make Short Notes and Formula Sheets
Maintain formulas, key reactions, and important shortcuts in a single notebook. This will help quick revision before the exam.

Regular Revision
Do weekly revisions for topics already completed. Focus on weak areas identified during practice tests.

Mock Tests
Take full-length timed mock tests at regular intervals. Analyze mistakes and improve accuracy. Paper I and Paper II should be practiced separately and combined for final strategy.

Health and Consistency
Maintain proper sleep and diet, and avoid cramming at the last minute. Consistency in daily study is key to scoring high in KEAM.

STUDY PLANS

3-Month Study Plan (For Revision and Fast Prep)

Month 1: Basics and Completion

Complete all Class 11 syllabus for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Focus on conceptual understanding and solving simple numerical problems.

Start short notes and formula sheets.

Month 2: Class 12 Syllabus Coverage

Cover all Class 12 topics, with special attention to high-weight chapters like Calculus, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Thermodynamics, Organic Chemistry reactions.

Begin chapter-wise practice of previous year questions.

Month 3: Revision and Practice

Conduct full-length mock tests for Paper I and Paper II.

Analyze mistakes and weak areas.

Daily revision of formulas, reactions, and key concepts.

Practice timed problem-solving for Mathematics and numerical application in Physics.

Revise NCERT Chemistry thoroughly, focusing on scoring topics.

6-Month Study Plan (For Comprehensive Preparation)

Month 1-2: Class 11 Fundamentals

Cover all Class 11 topics slowly and thoroughly.

Focus on understanding concepts and problem-solving.

Practice basic numerical problems in Physics and Mathematics.

Month 3-4: Class 12 Syllabus

Cover all Class 12 topics.

Emphasize high-weight chapters such as Calculus, Vectors, Probability, Electrostatics, Thermodynamics, Organic Chemistry.

Start previous year KEAM questions for each chapter.

Month 5: Full Syllabus Revision

Revise all Class 11 and 12 topics systematically.

Focus on strengthening weak areas identified in practice.

Take section-wise mock tests weekly to monitor speed and accuracy.

Month 6: Intensive Practice and Exam Strategy

Take full-length mock tests 2–3 times per week.

Focus on time management, question selection, and accuracy.

Revise formulas, reactions, and important concepts daily.

Work on exam-day strategy, deciding which sections to attempt first.

OVERVIEW

KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala for admissions to undergraduate professional courses like B.Tech (Engineering), B.Pharm (Pharmacy), and other allied programs in engineering, pharmacy and various professional fields in Kerala’s participating colleges. The exam is held as a Computer Based Test (CBT) across many centres in Kerala and select cities outside the state.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

To be eligible for KEAM Engineering admissions, a candidate must be an Indian citizen and must have passed the 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.

The minimum age required is 17 years as of December 31, 2026. For general category candidates there is usually a minimum aggregate of around 45 percent marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics combined in the qualifying exam. There are relaxations in minimum marks for certain reserved categories as per the official eligibility rules.

Candidates must appear in both Paper I (Physics and Chemistry) and Paper II (Mathematics) to qualify for ranking in the engineering entrance list, and failure to appear in any one paper would disqualify the candidate from the engineering rank list.

EXAM PATTERN

As per current official exam structure, KEAM Engineering entrance consists of two separate papers:

Paper I – Physics and Chemistry
Paper II – Mathematics

Each paper is typically conducted in offline (pen and paper OMR) mode, and each paper lasts for two and a half hours (150 minutes). Both papers consist of objective type multiple choice questions where each correct answer carries four marks and one mark is deducted for every incorrect answer. Unanswered questions do not attract negative marking, but multiple marked responses are treated as incorrect.

Each paper is scored out of 480 marks, with 120 questions in each (typically 60 questions each from Physics and Chemistry in Paper I, and all 120 from Mathematics in Paper II). Candidates must attempt both papers to be eligible for engineering ranking and admission.

EXAM SYLLABUS

The KEAM Engineering syllabus draws from the Class 11 and Class 12 higher secondary curriculum for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

For Physics, core topics include laws of motion, energy, mechanics of solids and fluids, oscillations and waves, electrostatics, current electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic induction, optics and modern physics.

For Chemistry, areas include atomic structure, chemical bonding, periodic properties of elements, thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, solutions, electrochemistry, organic chemistry fundamentals, purification and characterization of organic compounds, polymers and biomolecules.

The Mathematics syllabus covers algebra, trigonometry, coordinate geometry, three dimensional geometry, calculus and its applications, permutations and combinations and statistics.

These topics reflect fundamental concepts from both Class 11 and Class 12 syllabi, and candidates are expected to be comfortable with problems across these areas.

SELECTION PROCESS

The selection process for KEAM Engineering admissions begins after candidates appear in both Paper I and Paper II of the KEAM exam. The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala prepares a rank list for engineering based on the scores obtained in both papers of KEAM.

Candidates who have appeared in both papers and meet minimum qualifying marks are included in the engineering rank list. After the rank list is published, eligible candidates must register online for counselling, where they provide their choices of colleges and branches in order of preference.

The counselling authority then conducts seat allotment in rounds using the candidate’s rank, category and choices, and seats are allotted accordingly. Candidates who are allotted seats must accept the seat by paying the required fees and completing document verification at the allotted institute or reporting center within the specified time to confirm admission.