KEAM 2021 Notification

KEAM 2021 Application Form has been extended till 29th February 2021. It will be organized by the Commissioner of Entrance Examination (CEE), Kerala. It is conducted every year as a Kerala state level examination. Through this entrance test, applicants will get admission in the Engineering/ Architecture/ Pharmacy/ Medical & Allied courses in the state of Kerala. For getting admission in medical and allied heath science courses including agriculture, applicants have to qualify the NEET examination. To get complete details regarding KEAM 2021, including application form, eligibility, exam pattern & admit card, go through the article.

Courses Offered

• Medical Courses : MBBS, BDS, BHMS, BAMS, BSMS, BUMS
• Pharmacy Course : B.Pharm
• Allied Courses : B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture, B.Sc (Hons.) Forestry, BVSc. & AH, BFSc.
• Engineering Courses : B.Tech [including B.Tech. (Agriculture Engineering/Food Engineering & Technology/Dairy Technology/Food Technology)]
• Architecture Course : B.Arch. (No entrance exam is conducted. Admission will be offered on the basis of merit based on NATA Score and marks/grades in the Qualifying Examination)

Also See: NEET 2021 Notification

KEAM 2021 Exam Dates

Here, we have mentioned the complete KEAM schedule. Check the dates carefully and follow it accordingly.

KEAM Exam	Important Dates
Online Application Release	1st week of Feb, 2012
Last date for Application submission	1st week March, 2021
Admit Card Release	2nd week of April, 2021
KEAM Examination Date	3rd week of April, 2021
Declaration of Results	4th week of April, 2021
Counselling Starts	3rd week of June, 2021

KEAM 2021 Application Form

Applicants are advised to go through the KEAM prospectus carefully after releasing of it. Applicants should fill all the details only as per the details mentioned in the prospectus.

• KEAM 2021 Application form is available through online mode.
• The application form process has been started from 1st February 2021.
• The application can be filled till 29th February 2021.
• All the details should be mentioned correctly in the application form.
• Applicants also have to upload the scanned images of their signature and the photograph while filling application form.
• The correction facility may not be provided, so, applicants are instructed to fill all the details with care.
• Do not send the printout of the application form to the authority.

Application Fee :

• The applicants can remit through credit card/debit card/Internet Banking.
• In case of payment through e-challan, the payment can be made in all Head/Sub Post Offices in Kerala, in cash.
• Applicants those will choose the ‘Dubai’ as Examination Centre have to remit an additional fee of Rs.12,000/– through online payment.

Courses Opted	General	SC
Engineering only/ B.Pharm only/both	700	300
Architecture only/Medical & Allied only/both	500	200
Both (a) & (b)	900	400

Note : ST applicants are exempted from payment of application fee.

Also See: CMAT 2021 Notification

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should satisfy all the KEAM eligibility criteria given below in order to appear in the admission procedure or entrance examination.

General Eligibility :

• Nativity : Indian citizens are eligible for admission to Professional courses. Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)/ Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) can also apply.
• Applicants seeking admission to Professional Degree courses will be categorized as Keralite, Non-Keralite Category I (NK I) and Non-Keralite Category II (NK II).
• Age Criteria : Applicant should have completed 17 years of age as on the 31st December 2021.
• There is no upper age limit for Engineering, Architecture and B.Pharma Courses.

Academic Qualification :

Engineering :

• Applicants should passed 12th from Kerala, or Examinations recognized as equivalent thereto, with 50% marks in Mathematics separately, and 45 % marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together.
• Applicants those have passed Higher Secondary Examination with 45% are eligible for admission under Management Quota in Private Self Financing Engineering Colleges/Government Controlled Self Financing Engineering Colleges.

Architecture :

• Applicant should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized Board with Mathematics as a subject by securing 50% marks in aggregate.
• OR 10+3 Diploma (any stream) with 50% aggregate marks with Mathematics as one of the subject of examination.
• OR International Baccalaureate Diploma, after 10 years of schooling, with not less than 50% marks in aggregate and with Mathematics as compulsory subject of examination.
• The applicants those will score the minimum eligibility marks in NATA 2021 will be considered for admission to B. Arch. course.

Medical & Allied Courses :

• MBBS/BDS/BSMS : Applicants must passed in the subjects Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology in the 12th with 50% marks in Biology/Biotechnology separately, and 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology put together.
• BAMS/ BHMS : Applicants those have passed in the subjects Physics, Chemistry and Biology in 12th with 50% marks in Biology separately, and 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology put together.
• BUMS : Applicants must have passed in the subjects Physics, Chemistry and Biology in the Intermediate (10+2) or its equivalent examination with 50% aggregate marks in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Biology and 50% marks in Biology separately.
• B.Sc.(Hons.)Agri., B.Sc.(Hons) Forestry, BFSc : Applicants those have passed 10+2 with 50% marks in Biology separately, and 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology put together are eligible. Biotechnology will not be considered as a subject for academic eligibility.
• BVSc. & AH : Applicants should have secured not less than 50% aggregate marks in English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology for the qualifying examination.
• B.Pharma : Applicants those have passed 10+2 with 50% marks in Biology/Mathematics separately and 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/ Mathematics put together.

Also See: UPSEE 2021 Entrance Exam

KEAM Exam Pattern :

Check KEAM exam pattern below :

• Mode of Exam : The written examination will be held through offline (paper pen based) mode.
• Duration : The exam will be of two and half hour for each paper.
• Types of Question : There will be Multiple choice questions asked in the exam.
• No. of Questions : Total 120 questions will be asked in the exam.
• Papers : The exam will be consisting of two papers, i.e. Paper 1 (Physics & Chemistry) & Paper 2 (Mathematics).
• Total Marks : The complete question paper will be of 480 marks.
• Marking Scheme : 4 marks will be allotted for each correct response.
• Negative Marking : 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect response.

Papers	Subjects	Time Allotted	No. of Questions
Paper 1	Physics & Chemistry	150	120
Paper 2	Mathematics	150	120
Total		5 hours	240

Note : Applicants those will apply for admission to B.Pharma course will have to write Paper-I (Physics & Chemistry) of the Engineering Entrance Examination.

KEAM 2021 Syllabus :

Applicants are instructed to follow the KEAM syllabus which has been prescribed by the official authority. However, the syllabus is prepared separately as per the courses.

Applicants can prepare their 12th class syllabus for all the courses. The syllabus has been prescribed by the CEE, Kerala. Applicants should study the respective subjects which are asked for the examination.

Also Check : KEAM Books

Preparation Tips :

Here, we have mentioned some preparation tips which can help the applicants to score better marks in the examination.

• Follow the syllabus which is prescribed by the official authority.
• Must aware with the exact syllabus. Before starting the preparation for exam, always gathered the exact and accurate syllabus.
• Go through the exam pattern to know the pattern of the examination.
• Attempt online or offline mock tests to make the preparation better.
• Applicants must practice the previous year question papers.
• Maintain your health and do yoga & exercises.

FAQ’s (Most Asked Questions) :

Question : How can I get the application form?

Question : It is necessary to submit the hard copy of printout of filled-in application form?

Question : Is there any correction facility?

Question : Is there any negative marking in the examination?

Question : Can other state applicants apply for this exam?

Question : Is admit card will be send through post?

Question : What if we will not fill or submit the application form on time?

Question : Is there any facility of giving exam through online mode?

KEAM 2021 Admit Card :

The KEAM 2021 admit card will be available from 10th April 2021. Applicants can download their admit card through online mode only.

The printout of the admit card will have to be produced at the time of examination. Admit card will not be sent by post from office of CEE to any applicant.

Along with the valid admit card applicants have to bring the photo ID approved by the Government of India. Without having valid I proof applicant cannot enter in the examination hall.

KEAM 2021 Answer key :

The CEE will publish the answer keys of both the papers of the Engineering Entrance Examination on the website of the CEE. It will also be notified through leading dailies, after the completion of the examination.

If any applicant has any complaint regarding the answer keys, the same should be submitted to the CEE in writing along with supporting documents and a fee of Rs.100/- per question by way of DD in favour of CEE, payable at Thiruvananthapuram, within 5 days from the date of publication of the answer keys.

KEAM 2021 Result :

The KEAM result will be declared on or before 25th May 2021. The results will be available on the website and will be to be notified by the CEE. Applicants can download their score card by entering the application number or user name.

The rank lists for Engineering, Architecture, B.Pharm, MBBS/BDS, Medical & Allied (except MBBS/BDS/BAMS) and Ayurveda will be published separately. The rank lists for all the courses will be published on or before third week of June 2021.

KEAM 2021 Counselling :

The admission to all the courses will be offered after the completion of entrance exam and declaration of results. The official authority will publish the admission/counselling schedule on their website. Applicants can check it through online mode.

The KEAM 2021 counselling will be commenced from the fourth week of June 2021. The common counselling will be done by the CEE through online mode. Applicants have to fill their preference at the time of counselling.