Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical Entrance Exam (KEAM) 2025
KEAM 2025 Exam Information
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) is expected to release the KEAM 2025 notification and open registrations soon. The notification will provide the complete schedule, including registration dates. The online KEAM 2025 application form will be available on the official website, cee.kerala.gov.in. Candidates appearing for their 10+2 exams in 2025 are eligible to apply.
CEE has officially announced that the KEAM 2025 exam will take place from April 24 to 28, 2025 (2 PM to 5 PM) for BTech admissions. Additionally, April 22, 23, 29, and 30, 2025, have been designated as buffer days in case of unforeseen circumstances.
KEAM 2025 will be conducted as a computer-based test (CBT) and will include a single paper for engineering aspirants, consisting of 150 questions: 75 from Mathematics, 45 from Physics, and 30 from Chemistry, to be completed within 180 minutes. For BPharm candidates, the exam will have 45 Physics questions and 30 Chemistry questions, with a 90-minute duration. The marking scheme awards four marks for each correct answer, with a one-mark deduction for each incorrect response. The KEAM 2025 syllabus covers Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics at the 10+2 level, and candidates can access the official syllabus on the CEE website. Previous years’ question papers can also aid in preparation.
The KEAM 2025 exam will be conducted across multiple days and shifts at centers in all districts of Kerala, as well as in Dubai, Delhi, and Mumbai. Admission to engineering courses considers both KEAM entrance exam scores and Class 12 marks, with equal weightage (50:50).
KEAM serves as an entrance exam for UG engineering and pharmacy programs and includes a centralized admission process (CAP) for UG medical, agriculture, forestry, veterinary, fisheries, and architecture courses. While BTech and BPharm aspirants must take the KEAM entrance exam, other candidates proceed directly to KEAM counselling (CAP) after registration.
What is KEAM?
The Kerala Engineering, Architecture, and Medical Entrance Exam (KEAM) is a common admission process for undergraduate courses in colleges across Kerala, approved by Central and State Regulatory Bodies, Universities, and the Government. The Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) conducts KEAM, which consists of an entrance test and a centralized counselling process (CAP).
For admission to UG engineering and pharmacy courses, candidates must register for KEAM, take the KEAM computer-based test (CBT), and participate in CAP counselling.
However, for other courses such as medical, agriculture, forestry, veterinary, fisheries, and architecture, candidates only need to register for KEAM and participate in CAP using scores from relevant entrance exams like NEET or NATA for admission to participating colleges.
KEAM 2025: Key Highlights
Below are the important details about the KEAM 2025 exam:
| Particulars | Details |
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| Exam Name | Kerala Engineering, Agricultural, and Medical Entrance Exam (KEAM) |
| Conducting Body | Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) |
| Exam Level | State-level |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-based test (CBT) |
| Total Registrations | 1.13 Lakh (2024) 1,23,623 (2023) 1,22,083 (2022) |
Courses Offered via KEAM
- Through KEAM Entrance Exam:
- Engineering: BTech
- Pharmacy: BPharm
- Through KEAM Centralized Admission Process (CAP):
- Architecture: BArch
- Medical: MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, BHMS, BUMS
- Agriculture, Forestry, Co-operation & Banking, Climate Change & Environmental Science, BTech Biotechnology: BSc (Hons) Agri, BSc (Hons) Forestry, BSc (Hons) Co-Operation and Banking, BSc (Hons) Climate Change and Environment Science, BTech Biotechnology
- Veterinary: BVSc & AH
- Fisheries: BFSc
Exam Fees
- General Category:
- INR 875 (Engineering only / BPharm only / both)
- INR 625 (Architecture only / Medical & Allied only / both)
- INR 1125 (For all courses)
- SC Category:
- INR 375 (Engineering only / BPharm only / both)
- INR 250 (Architecture only / Medical & Allied only / both)
- INR 500 (For all courses)
- ST Candidates: NIL
Exam Structure
| Parameter | Engineering | BPharm |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 180 mins | 90 mins |
| Number of Papers | 1 paper with 3 sections | 1 paper with 2 sections |
| Sections | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics | Physics, Chemistry |
| Total Questions | 150 | 75 |
| Marking Scheme | +4 for correct response, -1 for incorrect response |
Note: Multiple answers marked for a question will be considered incorrect and result in negative marking.
Colleges Accepting KEAM Scores
- 175 Engineering and Architecture colleges
- 53 Medical and Dental colleges
- 15 BHMS colleges
- 17 BAMS colleges
- 2 BSMS and BUMS colleges
- 1 Ayurveda/Siddha/Unani college
- 57 BPharm colleges
- 10 Agricultural colleges
- 7 Veterinary colleges
- 2 Fisheries and Ocean Science colleges
Official Website
What’s New in KEAM 2025?
The changes introduced in KEAM last year will continue to be applicable in 2025. Below are the key updates:
- Transition to CBT Mode: KEAM shifted from an offline pen-and-paper format to a computer-based test (CBT).
- Exam Conducted in Shifts: Due to the large number of candidates (over 1.2 lakh), the exam will be held in multiple phases instead of a single session.
- Score Normalization: A normalization process will be applied to adjust scores for engineering and pharmacy exams.
- Mock Test Before Exam: Candidates will have 15 minutes to practice a mock test upon entering the exam hall before the actual test begins.
- Faster Post-Exam Processes: The shift to CBT has significantly reduced the time required for post-exam activities, such as answer key release and result declaration. Previously, scanning OMR sheets took 3-4 weeks, but with the new format, results will be available much faster.
Contact Details
- CEE Help Line (09:30 AM – 05:30 PM): 0471-2525300
- Citizen Call Centre (24-hour Help Line): 155300, 0471-2335523
- Email: [email protected]
- Address:
Office of The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations
7th Floor, KSRTC Bus Terminal Complex
Thampanoor, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 001
KEAM 2025 Exam Date
Following are the important dates for KEAM 2025:
Here are the expected dates for the KEAM 2025 examination:
| Events | Dates (2025) |
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| Start of online application submission | 3rd week of March 2025 |
| Deadline for online application submission with fee | 2nd week of April 2025 |
| Last date for document submission | 3rd week of April 2025 |
| Admit card release | 2nd week of May 2025 |
| Exam dates (Announced) | 24th to 28th April 2025 |
| Result declaration | 3rd week of June 2025 |
| Counselling process | July 2025 |
KEAM 2025 Exam Schedule
The KEAM 2025 entrance exam will be conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) at designated venues across multiple sessions. Below is the schedule for engineering candidates:
| Date / Day | Reporting Time | Exam Time |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 – April 24, 2025 | 1 PM | 2 PM to 5 PM |
| Day 2 – April 25, 2025 | 1 PM | 2 PM to 5 PM |
| Day 3 – April 26, 2025 | 1 PM | 2 PM to 5 PM |
| Day 4 – April 27, 2025 | 1 PM | 2 PM to 5 PM |
| Day 5 – April 28, 2025 | 1 PM | 2 PM to 5 PM |
KEAM 2025 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements to apply for KEAM 2025:
Age Requirement
- Applicants must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2025.
- There is no upper age limit for KEAM 2025.
- No relaxation is provided in the minimum age requirement.
Nationality Criteria
- Indian citizens are eligible to apply.
- Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) will be considered at par with Indian citizens but cannot claim reservations.
- Indian citizens are categorized as Keralites and Non-Keralites for admission purposes.
Educational Qualifications
The course-wise eligibility criteria for KEAM 2025 are as follows:
| Course | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Engineering (BTech, Ag. Engg., Food Engg., Dairy Science & Technology) | Passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and Chemistry as an optional subject. Candidates must have at least 45% aggregate marks in these subjects. |
| Pharmacy (BPharm) | Passed 10+2 with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology as optional subjects. |
| Architecture (BArch) | Passed 10+2 with at least 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics OR Passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as a compulsory subject with at least 50% marks in aggregate. |
| Medical & Allied Courses | MBBS, BDS: Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology, and English, securing at least 50% aggregate marks in PCB/Biotechnology. |
| BAMS, BHMS | Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, with at least 50% aggregate marks in PCB. |
| BSMS | Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, securing at least 50% aggregate marks in PCB. |
| BUMS | Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English, with at least 50% aggregate marks in PCB. |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries & Allied Courses (BSc Agri, BSc Forestry, BSc Co-operation & Banking, BTech Biotechnology, BFSc) | Passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, with at least 50% aggregate marks in PCB. |
| BSc (Hons) Climate Change & Environmental Science | Passed 10+2 with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, securing at least 50% aggregate marks in these subjects. |
| Veterinary Science (BVSc & AH) | Passed 10+2 with English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, with at least 50% aggregate marks in these subjects. |
Marks Relaxation
- Candidates belonging to socially and economically backward classes receive a 5% relaxation in the minimum marks required in the qualifying examination.
KEAM 2025 Registration
KEAM 2025 Application Process
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala will release the KEAM 2025 application form online. Candidates must complete and submit the form within the specified deadlines. After registration, they will be able to upload their photograph, signature, personal details, and pay the application fee within the given window. It is essential to complete all steps before the application deadline.
Steps to Apply for KEAM 2025
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Registration:
- Visit the official CEE Kerala website: cee.kerala.gov.in.
- Enter basic details and create an application number and password to generate the KEAM candidate login.
- The KEAM login will be required throughout the admission process.
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Filling the Application Form:
- Provide personal, educational, income, and reservation details as required.
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Uploading Documents:
- Upload scanned images of photographs, signatures, and other necessary documents.
- Image specifications:
- Photograph, signature, and left thumb impression should be 150 pixels x 100 pixels in height and 10-30 KB in size.
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Payment of Application Fee:
- Candidates must pay the applicable application fee as per the table below:
Course(s) Opted General SC ST Engineering only/ BPharm only/ both ₹875 ₹375 Nil Architecture only/ Medical & Allied only/ both ₹625 ₹250 Nil Both (Engineering & Medical streams) ₹1125 ₹500 Nil Additional Fee for Dubai Exam Centre:
- Candidates selecting Dubai as their exam centre must pay an extra ₹15,000 online.
- They should also provide a local contact number in their application.
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Print Application Form:
- After payment, candidates must download and print the submitted application form.
- Note: There is no need to send the printed application to the CEE office. However, candidates should keep a copy for future reference.
KEAM 2025 Selection Process
The KEAM 2025 selection process involves multiple stages. Candidates must follow the steps below to secure admission:
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KEAM 2025 Application:
- All candidates, including those applying for engineering, medical, agriculture, forestry, veterinary, fisheries, architecture, and pharmacy courses, must complete the KEAM application form.
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Download Admit Card:
- Candidates applying for engineering courses must download their KEAM 2025 admit card from the official website.
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Appear for KEAM Exam:
- Engineering aspirants must take the KEAM 2025 Computer-Based Test (CBT) as per the exam schedule.
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Check Answer Key & Results:
- The KEAM 2025 answer key and exam results will be published on the official website. Candidates can check and verify their scores.
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Submit Class 12 Marks:
- Qualified candidates must submit their plus two (Class 12) marks for consideration in the ranking process.
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KEAM Rank List:
- Candidates who provide their Class 12 scores will be included in the KEAM 2025 rank list.
- Seat allotment will be based on the KEAM ranks through the counselling process.
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Centralized Admission Process (CAP):
- All candidates listed in the KEAM 2025 merit list must participate in the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) for final seat allocation in participating colleges.
KEAM 2025 Exam Pattern
The key highlights of the KEAM 2025 exam pattern are provided below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Number of Papers | 1 |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Questions per Paper | Engineering: 150 BPharm: 75 |
| Marks for Correct Answer | +4 |
| Marks Deducted for Incorrect Answer | -1 |
| Total Marks per Paper | Engineering: 600 BPharm: 300 |
| Exam Duration | Engineering: 180 minutes BPharm: 90 minutes |
| Medium of Language | English Only |
The KEAM 2025 exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The detailed exam pattern for Engineering and BPharm courses is provided below:
KEAM 2025 Engineering Exam Pattern
- Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Number of Papers: 1
- Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Total Questions: 150
- Marking Scheme:
- +4 for each correct answer
- -1 for each incorrect answer
- Total Marks: 600
- Exam Duration: 180 minutes
Subject-wise Question Distribution:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 75 | 300 |
| Physics | 45 | 180 |
| Chemistry | 30 | 120 |
| Total | 150 | 600 |
KEAM 2025 BPharm Exam Pattern
- Mode of Exam: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Number of Papers: 1
- Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Total Questions: 75
- Marking Scheme:
- +4 for each correct answer
- -1 for each incorrect answer
- Total Marks: 300
- Exam Duration: 90 minutes
Subject-wise Question Distribution:
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | 45 | 180 |
| Chemistry | 30 | 120 |
| Total | 75 | 300 |
KEAM 2025 Syllabus
CEE has updated the KEAM 2025 syllabus. The revised syllabus can be found on this page in PDF format. Candidates must adhere to the modified syllabus for their KEAM 2025 preparation. It’s crucial not to rely on the old syllabus, as all questions in KEAM 2025 will be based on topics outlined in the revised syllabus. The KEAM syllabus PDF encompasses Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics subjects.
To excel in KEAM, it’s essential to familiarize oneself with both the syllabus and the exam pattern. This year, CEE has introduced changes to the KEAM exam pattern. KEAM 2025 will be conducted in computer-based test mode, featuring a single paper instead of two. The engineering entrance exam for KEAM 2025 will comprise 150 questions, with Mathematics accounting for 75 questions, Physics for 45 questions, and Chemistry for 30 questions. Candidates will have a total of 180 minutes to complete the exam.
For candidates appearing solely for the KEAM 2025 BPharm entrance exam, there will be 45 questions in Physics and 30 questions in Chemistry, to be completed within 90 minutes. Each correct answer will earn candidates four marks, while an incorrect answer will result in a one-mark deduction.
KEAM Syllabus 2025 for Physics
KEAM 2025 Physics syllabus as per the modification is given below:
Unit |
Topics |
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Unit 1: Units and Measurements |
Need for measurement: Units of measurement; systems of units; SI units, fundamental and derived units. significant figures. Dimensions of physical quantities, dimensional analysis and its applications. |
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Unit 2: Kinematics
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Motion in a straight line: Position-time graph, speed and velocity. Uniform and non-uniform motion, average speed and instantaneous velocity. Uniformly accelerated motion, velocity-time and position-time graphs, relations for uniformly accelerated motion (graphical treatment). Elementary concepts of differentiation and integration for describing motion. Scalar and vector quantities: Position and displacement vectors, general vectors and notation, equality of vectors, multiplication of vectors by a real number; addition and subtraction of vectors. Unit vectors. Resolution of a vector in a plane – rectangular components. Scalar and Vector products of Vectors. Motion in a plane. Cases of uniform velocity and uniform acceleration – projectile motion. Uniform circular motion |
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Unit 3: Laws of motion |
Intuitive concept of force. Inertia, Newton’s first law of motion; momentum and Newton’ssecond law of motion; impulse; Newton’s third law of motion. Law of conservation of linear momentum and its applications. Equilibrium of concurrent forces. Static and kinetic friction, laws of friction, rolling friction, lubrication. Dynamics of uniform circular motion: Centripetal force, examples of circular motion (vehicle on level circular road, vehicle on banked road). |
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Unit 4: Work, Energy And Power |
Work done by a constant force and a variable force; kinetic energy, work-energy theorem, power. Notion of potential energy, potential energy of a spring, conservative forces; conservation of mechanical energy (kinetic and potential energies); non-conservative forces; motion in a vertical circle, elastic and inelastic collisions in one and two dimension |
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Unit 5: Motion Of System Of Particles And Rigid Body Rotation |
Centre of mass of a two-particle system, momentum conservation and centre of mass motion. Centre of mass of a rigid body; centre of mass of uniform rod, circular ring, disc and sphere. Moment of a force, torque, angular momentum, conservation of angular momentum with some examples. Equilibrium of rigid bodies, rigid body rotation and equation of rotational motion, comparison of linear and rotational motions; moment of inertia, radius of gyration. Values of M.I. for simple geometrical objects (no derivation). |
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Unit 6: Gravitation |
Kepler’s laws of planetary motion. The universal law of gravitation. Acceleration due to gravity and its variation with altitude and depth. Gravitational potential energy; gravitational potential. Escape velocity, orbital velocity of a satellite. |
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Unit 7: Properties of Bulk Matter
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Elastic behaviour, Stress-strain relationship, Hooke’s law, Young’s modulus, bulk modulus, shear, modulus of rigidity, poisson’s ratio; elastic energy. Pressure due to a fluid column; Pascal’s law and its applications (hydraulic lift and hydraulic brakes).Effect of gravity on fluid pressure. Viscosity, Stokes’ law, terminal velocity, Reynold’s number, streamline and turbulent flow. Critical velocity, Bernoulli’s theorem and its applications. Surface energy and surface tension, angle of contact, excess of pressure, application of surface tension ideas to drops, bubbles and capillary rise. Heat, temperature, thermal expansion; thermal expansion of solids, liquids, and gases. Anomalous expansion. Specific heat capacity: C p , C v – calorimetry; change of state – latent heat. Heat transfer – conduction and thermal conductivity, convection and radiation. Qualitative ideas of Black Body Radiation, Wein’s displacement law, and Green House effect. Newton’s law of cooling and Stefan’s law. |
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Unit 8: Thermodynamics
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Thermal equilibrium and definition of temperature (zeroth law of Thermodynamics). Heat, work and internal energy. First law of thermodynamics. Isothermal and adiabatic processes. Second law of thermodynamics: Reversible and irreversible processes. Carnot Engine |
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Unit 9: Behaviour of Perfect Gas and Kinetic Theory
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Equation of state of a perfect gas, work done on compressing a gas. Kinetic theory of gases: Assumptions, concept of pressure. Avogadro’s number. Kinetic energy and temperature; rms speed of gas molecules; degrees of freedom, law of equipartition of energy (statement only) and application to specific heat capacities of gases; concept of mean free path. |
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Unit 10: Oscillations and waves
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Periodic motion – period, frequency, displacement as a function of time. Periodic functions. Simple harmonic motion (SHM) and its equation; phase; oscillations of a spring – restoring force and force constant; energy in SHM – kinetic and potential energies; simple pendulum – derivation of expression for its time period; Wave motion. Longitudinal and transverse waves, speed of wave motion. Displacement relation for a progressive wave. Principle of superposition of waves, reflection of waves, standing waves in strings and organ pipes, fundamental mode and harmonics. Beats. |
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Unit 11: Electrostatics
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Electric charges and their conservation. Coulomb’s law – force between two point charges, forces between multiple charges; superposition principle and continuous charge distribution. Electric field, electric field due to a point charge, electric field lines; electric dipole, electric field due to a dipole; torque on a dipole in a uniform electric field. Electric flux, statement of Gauss’s theorem and its applications to find field due to infinitely long uniformly charged straight wire, uniformly charged infinite plane sheet and uniformly charged thin spherical shell (field inside and outside). Electric potential, potential difference, electric potential due to a point charge, a dipole and system of charges; equipotential surfaces, electrical potential energy of a system of two point charges and of electric dipoles in an electrostatic field. Conductors and insulators, free charges and bound charges inside a conductor. Dielectrics and electric polarisation, capacitors and capacitance, combination of capacitors in series and in parallel, capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor with and without dielectric medium between the plates, energy stored in a capacitor |
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Unit 12: Current Electricity |
Electric current, flow of electric charges in a metallic conductor, drift velocity and mobility, and their relation with electric current; Ohm’s law, electrical resistance, V-I characteristics (linear and non-linear), electrical energy and power, electrical resistivity and conductivity. Temperature dependence of resistance. Internal resistance of a cell, potential difference and emf of a cell, combination of cells in series and in parallel. Kirchhoff ’s laws and simple applications. Wheatstone bridge |
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Unit 13: Magnetic Effect of Current And Magnetism
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Concept of magnetic field, Oersted’s experiment. Biot – Savart law and its application to current carrying circular loop. Ampere’s law and its applications to infinitely long straight wire, straight solenoids. Force on a moving charge in uniform magnetic and electric fields. Cyclotron. Force on a current-carrying conductor in a uniform magnetic field. Force between two parallel current- carrying conductors – definition of ampere. Torque experienced by a current loop in a magnetic field; moving coil galvanometer – its current sensitivity and conversion to ammeter and voltmeter. Current loop as a magnetic dipole and its magnetic dipole moment. Magnetic dipole moment of a revolving electron. Magnetic field intensity due to a magnetic dipole (bar magnet) along its axis and perpendicular to its axis. Torque on a magnetic dipole (bar magnet) in a uniform magnetic field; bar magnet as an equivalent solenoid. Magnetic field lines Para-, dia- and ferro – magnetic substances, with examples |
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Unit 14: Electromagnetic Induction And Alternating Current
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Concept of a magnetic field, Oersted’s experiment, Biot-Savart’s law, magnetic field due to an infinitely long current carrying straight wire and a circular loop, Ampere’s circuital law and its applications to straight and toroidal solenoids. Force on a moving charge in a uniform magnetic field, cyclotron. Force on current carrying conductor and torque on current loop in magnetic fields, the force between two parallel current carrying conductors, the definition of the ampere. Moving coil galvanometer and its conversion into ammeter and voltmeter. Current loop as a magnetic dipole, magnetic moment, torque on a magnetic dipole in a uniform magnetic field, Lines of force in the magnetic field. Comparison of a bar magnet and solenoid. Earth’s magnetic field and magnetic elements, vibration magnetometer. Para, dia and ferromagnetic substances with examples. Electromagnets and permanent magnets. |
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Unit 15: Electromagnetic Waves |
Need for displacement current. Electromagnetic waves and their characteristics (qualitative ideas only). Transverse nature of electromagnetic waves. Electromagnetic spectrum (radio waves, microwaves, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, x-rays, gamma rays) including elementary facts about their uses. |
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Unit 16: Optics
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Reflection of light, spherical mirrors, mirror formula. Refraction of light, total internal reflection and its applications, optical fibres, refraction at spherical surfaces, lenses, thin lens formula, lens- maker’s formula. Magnification, power of a lens, combination of thin lenses in contact combination of a lens and a mirror. Refraction and dispersion of light through a prism, Optical instruments Microscopes and astronomical telescopes (reflecting and refracting) and their magnifying powers. Wave optics: Wavefront and Huygens’ principle, reflection and refraction of plane wave at a plane surface using wavefronts. Proof of laws of reflection and refraction using Huygens’ principle. Interference, Young’s double hole experiment and expression for fringe width, coherent sources and sustained interference of light. Diffraction due to a single slit, width of central maximum. Polarisation, plane polarised light; uses of plane polarised light and Polaroids. |
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Unit 17: Dual Nature Of Matter And Radiations
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Reflection in mirrors, refraction of light, total internal reflection and its applications, spherical lenses, thin lens formula, lens maker’s formula; Magnification, Power of a lens, combination of thin lenses in contact; Refraction and dispersion of light due to a prism, Scattering of light, Blue colour of the sky and appearance of the sun at sunrise and sunset. Optical instruments, Compound microscope, astronomical telescope (refraction and reflection type) and their magnifying powers. Wavefront and Huygen’s principle. Reflection and refraction of plane wave at a plane surface using wave fronts (qualitative idea); Interference-Young’s double slit experiment and expression for fringe width, coherent sources and sustained interference of light; Diffraction due to a single slit, width of central maximum, difference between interference and diffraction, resolving power of microscope and telescope; Polarisation, plane polarised light, Brewster’s law, Use of polarised light and Polaroids. |
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Unit 18: Atoms and Nuclei
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Alpha – particle scattering experiment; Rutherford’s model of atom; Bohr model, energy levels, hydrogen spectrum. Composition and size of nucleus, atomic masses, isotopes, isobars; isotones. Radioactivity – alpha, beta and gamma particles/rays and their properties; radioactive decay law. Mass-energy relation, mass defect; binding energy per nucleon and its variation with mass number; nuclear fission and fusion |
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Unit 19: Electronic Devices
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Energy bands in solids (qualitative ideas only), conductors, insulators and semiconductors; semiconductor diode – I-V characteristics in forward and reverse bias, diode as a rectifier. |
Important Topics in KEAM Physics Syllabus
- Introduction & Measurement
- Description of Motion in One Dimension
- Description of Motion in Two & Three Dimension
- Laws of Motion
- Work, Energy & Power
- The motion of System of Particles & Rigid Body Rotation
- Gravitation
- Mechanics of Solids & Fluids
- Heat & Thermodynamics
- Oscillations
- Waves
- Electrostatics
- Optics
- Solids & Semiconductor Devices
- Current Electricity
Best Books for Physics
Book name |
Publication/ Author |
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Concepts of Physics I & II |
H. C Verma |
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Objective Physics Vol. I & II |
Arihant Publications |
KEAM Syllabus 2025 for Chemistry
KEAM 2025 Chemistry syllabus as per the modification is given below:
Units |
Topics |
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Unit 1: Some basic concepts of Chemistry |
General Introduction: Importance and scope of chemistry. Historical approach to particulate nature of matter, laws of chemical combination, Dalton’s atomic theory: concept of elements, atoms and molecules. Atomic and molecular masses. Mole concept and molar mass; percentage composition and empirical and molecular formula; chemical reactions, stoichiometry and calculations based on stoichiometry |
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Unit 2: Structure of Atom |
Discovery of electron, proton and neutron; atomic number, isotopes and isobars. Thompson’s model and its limitations, Rutherford’s model and its limitations, Bohr’s model and its limitations, concept of shells and subshells, dual nature of matter and light, de Broglie’s relationship, Heisenberg uncertainty principle, concept of orbitals, quantum numbers, shapes of s, p and d orbitals, rules for filling electrons in orbitals – Aufbau principle, Pauli exclusion principle and Hund’s rule, electronic configuration of atoms, stability of half filled and completely filled orbitals |
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Unit 3: Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties |
Significance of classification, brief history of the development of periodic table, modern periodic law and the present form of periodic table, periodic trends in properties of elements–atomic radii, ionic radii, inert gas radii, ionization enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy, electronegativity, valence. Nomenclature of elements with atomic number greater than 100. |
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Unit 4: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure |
Valence electrons, ionic bond, covalent bond, bond parameters, Lewis structure, polar character of covalent bond, covalent character of ionic bond, valence bond theory, resonance, geometry of covalent molecules, VSEPR theory, concept of hybridization involving s, p and d orbitals and shapes of some simple molecules, molecular orbital theory of homonuclear diatomic molecules (qualitative idea only). Hydrogen bond. |
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Unit 5: Thermodynamics |
Concepts of system, types of systems, surroundings, work, heat, energy, extensive and intensive properties, state functions. First law of thermodynamics – internal energy and enthalpy, heat capacity and specific heat, measurement of ΔU and ΔH, Hess’s law of constant heat summation, enthalpy of : bond dissociation, combustion, formation, atomization, sublimation, phase transition, ionization, solution and dilution. Introduction of entropy as a state function, Second law of thermodynamics, Gibbs energy change for spontaneous and non-spontaneous process, criteria for equilibrium. Third law of thermodynamics –Brief introduction. |
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Unit 6: Equilibrium |
Equilibrium in physical and chemical processes, dynamic nature of equilibrium, law of mass action, equilibrium constant, factors affecting equilibrium – Le Chatelier’s principle; ionic equilibrium – ionization of acids and bases, strong and weak electrolytes, degree of ionization, ionization of polybasic acids, acid strength, concept of pH., Hydrolysis of salts (elementary idea), buffer solutions, Henderson equation, solubility product, common ion effect (with illustrative examples). |
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Unit 7: Redox Reactions and Electrochemistry |
Concept of oxidation and reduction, redox reactions, oxidation number, balancing redox reactions in terms of loss and gain of electron and change in oxidation numbers , applications of redox reactions. Conductance in electrolytic solutions, specific and molar conductivity variations of conductivity with concentration, Kohlrausch’s Law, electrolysis and laws of electrolysis (elementary idea), dry cell – electrolytic cells and Galvanic cells; lead accumulator, EMF of a cell, standard electrode potential, Nernst equation and its application to chemical cells. Relation between Gibbs energy change and EMF of a cell, fuel cells; corrosion. |
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Unit 8: Solutions |
Types of solutions, expression of concentration of solutions of solids in liquids, solubility of gases in liquids, solid solutions, colligative properties – relative lowering of vapour pressure, Raoult’s law , elevation of B.P., depression of freezing point, osmotic pressure, determination of molecular masses using colligative properties, abnormal molecular mass, Vant Hoff factor. |
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Unit 9: Chemical Kinetics
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Rate of a reaction (average and instantaneous), factors affecting rates of reaction: concentration, temperature, catalyst; order and molecularity of a reaction; rate law and specific rate constant, integrated rate equations and half life (only for zero and first order reactions); concept of collision theory (elementary idea, no mathematical treatment).Activation energy, Arrhenious equation. |
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Unit 10: D and F Block Elements
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General introduction, electronic configuration, occurrence and characteristics of transition metals, general trends in properties of the first row transition metals – metallic character, ionization enthalpy, oxidation states, ionic radii, colour, catalytic property, magnetic properties, interstitial compounds, alloy formation. Preparation and properties of K2Cr2O7 and KMnO4. Lanthanoids – electronic configuration, oxidation states, chemical reactivity and lanthanoid contraction and its consequences. Actinoids – Electronic configuration, oxidation states and comparison with lanthenoids. |
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Unit 11: Coordination Compounds |
Coordination compounds : Introduction, ligands, coordination number, colour, magnetic properties and shapes, IUPAC nomenclature of mononuclear coordination compounds, bonding, Werner’s theory VBT,CFT; isomerism (structural and stereo)importance of coordination compounds (in qualitative analysis, extraction of metals and biological systems). |
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Unit 12: Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques |
General introduction, methods of purification, qualitative and quantitative analysis, classification and IUPAC nomenclature of organic compounds. Electronic displacements in a covalent bond: inductive effect, electromeric effect, resonance and hyper conjugation. Homolytic and heterolytic fission of a covalent bond: free radicals, carbocations, carbanions; electrophiles and nucleophiles, types of organic reactions. |
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Unit 13: Hydrocarbons
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Classification of Hydrocarbons. Aliphatic Hydrocarbons: Alkanes – Nomenclature, isomerism, conformations (ethane only), physical properties, chemical reactions including free radical mechanism of halogenation, combustion and pyrolysis. Alkenes – Nomenclature, structure of double bond (ethene), geometrical isomerism, physical properties, methods of preparation; chemical reactions: addition of hydrogen, halogen, water, hydrogen halides (Markovnikov’s addition and peroxide effect), ozonolysis, oxidation, mechanism of electrophilic addition. Alkynes – Nomenclature, structure of triple bond (ethyne), physical properties, methods of preparation, chemical reactions: acidic character of alkynes, addition reaction of – hydrogen, halogens, hydrogen halides and water. Aromatic hydrocarbons – Introduction, IUPAC nomenclature; Benzene: resonance, aromaticity; chemical properties: mechanism of electrophilic substitution – nitration sulphonation, halogenation, Friedel Craft’s alkylation and acylation; directive influence of functional group in mono-substituted benzene; carcinogenicity and toxicity. |
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Unit 14: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes |
Haloalkanes: Nomenclature, nature of C-X bond, physical and chemical properties, mechanism of substitution reactions. Optical rotation. Haloarenes: Nature of C-X bond, substitution reactions (directive influence of halogen for monosubstituted compounds only). Uses and environmental effects of – dichloromethane, trichloromethane, tetrachloromethane, iodoform, freons, DDT. |
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Unit 15: Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers |
Alcohols: Nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties (of primary alcohols only); identification of primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols; mechanism of dehydration, uses, with special reference to methanol and ethanol. Phenols: Nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, acidic nature of phenol, electrophillic substitution reactions, uses of phenols. Ethers: Nomenclature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, uses. |
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Unit 16: Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids |
Aldehydes and Ketones: Nomenclature, nature of carbonyl group, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, and mechanism of nucleophilic addition, reactivity of alpha hydrogen in aldehydes; uses. Carboxylic Acids: Nomenclature, acidic nature, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties; uses. |
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Unit 17: Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen |
Amines: Nomenclature, classification, structure, methods of preparation, physical and chemical properties, uses, identification of primary secondary and tertiary amines. Cyanides and Isocyanides – will be mentioned at relevant places in context. Diazonium salts: Preparation, chemical reactions and importance in synthetic organic chemistry. |
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Unit 18: Biomolecules
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Carbohydrates – Classification (aldoses and ketoses), monosaccharide (glucose and fructose), D-L configuration, oligosaccharides (sucrose, lactose, maltose), polysaccharides (starch, cellulose, glycogen): importance. Proteins – Elementary idea of a – amino acids, peptide bond, polypeptides, proteins, primary structure, secondary structure, tertiary structure and quaternary structure (qualitative idea only), denaturation of proteins; enzymes. Hormones – Elementary idea (excluding structure). Vitamins – Classification and functions. Nucleic Acids: DNA and RNA |
Important Topics in KEAM Chemistry Syllabus
- Basic Concepts and Atomic Structure
- Block Elements
- States of Matter
- Bonding and Molecular Structure
- Periodic Properties of Elements & Hydrogen
- Basics Principles, Purification & Characterization of Organic Compounds
- Hydrocarbons
- Coordination Compounds & Organometallics
Best Books for Chemistry
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Organic Chemistry |
O. P Tandon |
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Numerical Chemistry |
P. Bahadur |
KEAM Syllabus 2025 for Mathematics
KEAM 2025 Maths syllabus as per the modification is given below:
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Unit 1: Algebra
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Sets, Relations and Functions Complex Numbers Sequences and Series Permutations, Combinations, Binomial Theorem Matrices and Determinants Linear Inequalities |
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Unit 2: Trigonometry
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Trigonometric functions and Inverse Trigonometric functions Trigonometric functions of multiple and submultiples of numbers |
| Unit 3: Geometry |
Lines Conic Section Vectors Three-Dimensional Geometry |
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Unit 4: Statistics
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Statistics and probability Mean deviation, variance, standard deviation for grouped an ungrouped data. Random experiments and sample space, Events as subset of a sample space, occurrence of an event, sure and impossible events, Exhaustive events, Algebra of events, Meaning of equality likely outcomes, mutually exclusive events. Probability of an event; Theorems on probability; Addition rule, Multiplication rule, Independent experiments and events. Finding P (A or B), P (A and B), Bayes’ theorem. |
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Unit 5: Calculus
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Functions,Limits and continuity Differentiation Application of Derivatives Indefinite Integrals Definite Integrals Linear Programming |
Important topics in KEAM Mathematics Syllabus
- Sets, Relation & Functions
- Complex Numbers
- Quadratic Equations
- Linear Inequations
- 3D Geometry
- Differential Equations
- Application of Derivatives
- Indefinite Integrals
- Lines & Family of Lines
- Mathematical Logic & Boolean Algebra
- Trigonometric Functions & Inverse Trigonometric Functions
Best Books for Mathematics
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Publication/ Author |
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Mathematics XI & XII |
R. D Sharma |
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Problems in Calculus in One Variable |
I. A Maron |
KEAM 2025 Admit Card
The KEAM 2025 admit card will be issued by CEE Kerala to all registered candidates shortly before the exam. It will be available for download on the official KEAM website, cee.kerala.gov.in. To access and download the admit card, candidates must log in using their KEAM application number and password.
The admit card will contain important details, such as the candidate’s name, father’s name, exam date and time, and the test center’s address. Before downloading, candidates should carefully verify all the information provided on the hall ticket.
The KEAM 2025 admit card is a crucial document, as candidates will not be allowed to take the exam without it. A printed copy of the admit card (preferably in color) must be brought to the exam center, along with a valid original ID proof. In addition to exam day use, the admit card will be required for the counseling process. Candidates should ensure they download the admit card and keep it for future reference.
Please note that KEAM admit cards will not be mailed. Furthermore, candidates who have not completed the KEAM 2025 registration will not receive the admit card.
Steps to download admit card for KEAM 2025: The candidates must follow the given below steps to download the Admit card:
- Visit the official website of CEE Kerala cee-kerala.org
- Click on the KEAM admit card 2025
- Provide the KEAM 2025 registration number, password
- Click on the submit button
- The KEAM 2025 admit card can be viewed on the screen
- Check whether the details mentioned in the admit card are correct and download the admit card
The candidates must note that the admit card will not be posted via E-mail or courier. They should also make sure that the information mentioned in the Admit card is right. If in case of any discrepancies, the candidates can contact the authorities through the helpline numbers.
Following are the documents required along with the Admit card :
The candidates must not forget to carry the following documents along with the admit card at the time of the exam.
- A print copy of the Admit card
- Colored Passport size photograph
- Original photo identity proof such as Aadhar card, Driving license, passport, PAN card, Voter ID or any valid identity card
- Photocopy of identity proof
Details Included in the KEAM 2025 Admit Card/Hall Ticket
The KEAM 2025 admit card will include crucial details such as the candidate’s name, the exam center, and the date and shift of the exam. Candidates must report to the designated KEAM exam center as per the date and time specified on their admit card.
Please note that no modifications will be allowed regarding the selected test cities, exam date, time and shift, or paper once they are provided by the conducting authority.
The KEAM 2025 admit card will include the following information:
- KEAM Roll Number
- Application Number
- Candidate’s Full Name
- Candidate’s Signature
- Candidate’s Address
- Exam Type (Engineering, BPharm, or both)
- Exam Venue
- Exam Center Address
- Allotted Exam Date
- Reporting Time
- Exam Time
- Important Exam Instructions
KEAM 2025 Exam Day Instructions
Candidates must carefully read and follow all the instructions mentioned in their KEAM admit card. Here are the key instructions to ensure a smooth examination process:
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The admit card must be presented at the exam venue, along with a valid photo ID for verification. Acceptable photo IDs include: School Identity Card, Class 12 Board Admit Card with a photo, Aadhaar Card, E-Aadhaar (with photo), Voter ID, Bank Passbook with a photo, PAN Card, Driving License, Passport, or an Identification Certificate with a photo issued by a Gazetted Officer or the Head of the institution where the candidate completed Class 12.
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Candidates must report to the exam venue according to the designated schedule for the Computer-Based Test.
The reporting point will close promptly at 1:30 pm for Engineering exams and 3:00 pm for Pharmacy exams. Latecomers will not be permitted entry. -
The admit card downloaded from the official Commissioner for Entrance Examinations website must be presented at the exam venue.
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Candidates will be assigned a seat after completing biometric verification, which includes thumb impression and photo capture.
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Any candidate found engaging in malpractice or improper conduct during the exam will be disqualified. Conversations or gestures between candidates in the exam hall will be considered misconduct and dealt with accordingly.
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Candidates are strictly prohibited from carrying any electronic devices (e.g., mobile phones, calculators, electronic watches), textual materials, or written notes into the examination hall.
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Rough work sheets will be provided in the examination hall. Candidates must write their Roll Number and Name at the top of the sheet, sign it, and return the sheet to the Invigilator at the end of the exam.
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Candidates must sign the Attendance Sheet provided by the Invigilator inside the examination hall.
KEAM 2025 Result
The Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE) will announce the KEAM 2025 result in June 2025 as a scorecard, followed by the release of the KEAM 2025 rank list in July 2025. Initially, the KEAM 2025 scores will be published, and the scorecard, which includes the normalised scores, can be accessed by logging into the KEAM candidate portal with the application number and password. As the KEAM 2025 exam will be held in multiple sessions, the CEE will normalise the scores, and the Index Mark after normalisation will be set at 300. To qualify for the KEAM 2025 Engineering and BPharm Entrance Examination and be eligible for the rank list, candidates must obtain a minimum normalised score of 10.
After the KEAM scores are released, candidates must submit their Plus Two marks. Those who fail to do so will not receive a rank and will not be considered for admission. The KEAM ranks are determined based on the marks obtained in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry in the second year of Plus Two or an equivalent qualifying examination. The final KEAM 2025 rank list is created by giving equal weightage (50:50) to the standardised scores from the Plus Two results and the KEAM 2025 exam. Candidates can check their KEAM rank by logging into their account on the official CEE website (cee.kerala.gov.in) using their application number and password. The rank list will be published separately for each course, and the ranking criteria for each course will be available on the official website. Based on the KEAM 2025 rank list, the CEE will allocate seats through the Centralized Allotment Process (CAP).
How is the KEAM 2025 Result Compiled?
The KEAM 2025 result is compiled in two ways:
KEAM 2025 Scorecard:
The scorecard is accessible under the respective candidate logins on the official website. In the scorecard, candidates can review their marks in the KEAM 2025 exam. The marks are provided subject-wise and in total.
KEAM 2025 Rank List:
The KEAM rank list is formulated based on the marks of the qualifying exam and KEAM 2025 marks. The weightage of the qualifying exam marks and KEAM marks varies for rank lists PDF for Engineering, Architecture, BPharm, MBBS / BDS / BHMS / BSMS / BUMS / Agriculture / Forestry / Veterinary / Co-operation & Banking / Climate Change & Environmental Science / B.Tech Biotechnology (under KAU) / Fisheries and BAMS.
KEAM 2025 Normalization Process
To ensure fairness for candidates due to the KEAM examinations being conducted in multiple sessions, a normalization procedure is adopted.
The total score of the Entrance Examination is normalized based on a procedure approved by the Normalization Committee. The Index Mark after normalization will be 300.
KEAM 2025 Qualifying Marks
There are no minimum marks required to qualify in the KEAM exam. However, candidates must fulfill the following criteria:
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Engineering |
The candidates who fail to answer at least one question in the examination will be disqualified and cannot find a place in the Engineering Rank list. |
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Pharmacy |
A candidate who fails to answer at least one question in the Physics and Chemistry Sections of the Engineering Entrance Examination will be disqualified and cannot find a place in the BPharm Rank list. |
How to Check KEAM 2025 Result?
Below are the steps to check and download the KEAM result/rank list:
- Visit the official website – www.cee.kerala.gov.in
- Navigate to the KEAM candidate login portal
- Enter the application number, password, and security code
- Click on KEAM 2025 results
- The scorecard will then be displayed on the screen.
How to Check KEAM 2025 Rank List PDF?
The KEAM 2025 rank list is published after the submission of class 12 marks and computation of the same with KEAM marks. Once the rank list is prepared, candidates can check their KEAM ranks using the steps below:
- Visit the official website – www.cee.kerala.gov.in
- Navigate to the KEAM candidate login portal
- Enter the application number, password, and security code
- Click on KEAM 2025 ranks
- The rank will then be displayed on the screen.
KEAM 2025 Counselling – CAP 2025
The Centralized Allotment Process (CAP) will be conducted through the online Single Window System (SWS) to allocate seats to various courses and colleges under the Engineering / Architecture / Pharmacy / Medical streams in the State, based on the options submitted by the candidates included in the rank list of KEAM 2025.
The CAP process includes:
Candidate registration of options Saving/revising the registered Options Viewing and Printing of the Options List based on the registered options Rearranging option priority Trial Allotments Final Allotments Fee payment Online Option Confirmation for participating in subsequent phases of allotment.
KEAM Cutoff
The KEAM 2025 cutoff, issued by the Office of the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala for all counselling phases, is presented in the form of last ranks categorized by round and category. Following each round of KEAM seat allotment, CEE publishes the final ranks on the official website. The KEAM 2025 cutoff list includes the concluding ranks for different colleges and courses participating in each counselling round.
The KEAM 2025 cutoff marks will depend on how well everyone does in the exam, how tough the test is, and how many seats are available. After the results are out, CEE Kerala will announce the cutoff marks. If you score equal to or higher than the cutoff, you’ll make it to the merit list. Then, you’ll get invited to counseling sessions where they’ll assign seats in different colleges and courses. They’ll release a separate cutoff after each counseling round, showing the highest and lowest ranks accepted for each college and course.
The KEAM 2025 cutoff will be determined by the following factors:
- KEAM 2025 marking scheme
- Difficulty level of the entrance examination
- Total number of available seats
- Total number of candidates who applied
- Trends in the previous year’s cutoff scores