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Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has announced the KEAM 2025 Engineering counselling on the official website – cee.kerala.gov.in. Round 1 seat allotment result has been released on July 21, 2025. Shortlisted candidates must pay the fees at any of the Head Post Offices in Kerala or through online payment from July 21 to July 25, 2025 (11 AM).
In the first phase allotment, the students allotted to Engineering courses need not physically join the colleges.
- The registration started on July 11, 2025 and continued till July 18, 2025 (4 PM). The registration fee is Rs 2000. The provisional allotment list was released on July 19.
KEAM Engineering Counselling 2025 First Phase Allotment
CEE Kerela has revised the KEAM Rank List for Engineering on July 10, 2025. Earlier, the rank list for Engineering and Pharmacy on July 1, 2025. Candidates can check the rank list on the official website – cee.kerala.gov.in in the ‘Result’ tab.
Out of 76227 candidates qualified in the KEAM Engineering, 67505 candidates had submitted their Plus 2 marks.
- KEAM topper 2025 in Engineering is now Joshua Jaсob Thomas with a score of 588.5773, followed by Hari Kishan Baiju, Emil Iype Sacharia, Adl Zayaan and Adhvaith Ayinippilly Sandeер with the same marks (588.5773/600). The female topper is Ananya Rajeev with 588.5773 out 600.
- For B.Pharm, KEAM topper 2025 is Anakha Anil with 290 marks out of 300. She was also the female topper, followed by Hrishikesh R Shenoy and Fathimathu Zahra with 290 marks.
KEAM 2025 Rank List: Engineering Statistics
| Category | Female Candidates | Male Candidates | Transgender | Total Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appeared for the Examination | 41,895 | 44,654 | 0 | 86,549 |
| Qualified in the Examination | 38,049 | 38,181 | 0 | 76,230 |
| Included in the Rank List | 33,555 | 33,950 | 0 | 67,505 |
KEAM 2025 Rank List: Pharmacy Statistics
| Category | Female Candidates | Male Candidates | Transgender Candidates | Total Candidates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appeared for the Examination | 25,257 | 8,168 | 0 | 33,425 |
| Included in the Rank List | 21,606 | 6,235 | 0 | 27,841 |
CEE Kerala has conducted KEAM 2025 exam for Engineering and Pharmacy papers from April 23 to April 29, 2025. The CEE Kerala has released the KEAM Result 2025 on 14 May 2025 on their official website, along with the KEAM Scorecard. The candidate can check and download their KEAM Result 2025 by logging into their official website.
As per the previous years’ analysis, the KEAM 2025 cutoff for the Engineering and Pharmacy will be,
- For the Engineering, the most competitive branch like CSE and Electronics & Communication is expected to have the cutoff range of 500-1000 in the collges like CET Thiruvananthapuram and TKM College, whereas Mechanical and Civil Engineering will have a higher cut off range of 5000-6000.
- For the Pharmacy, the top government colleges like Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram is expecetd to have teh cutoff range of 8000-10,000, while the colleges like Pushpagiri Medical College will have the cutoff range of 14,000-18,000.
KEAM 2025 Rank List
| Engineering | Pharmacy |
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| Result Highlights | Result Highlights |
| Toppers List | Toppers List |
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The Question Paper with Solution PDF and Paper Analysis will be available as the exams are conducted.
KEAM 2025 Question Paper with Solution PDF
| Question Paper | Download PDF | Solution PDF |
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| KEAM 2025 Question Paper (April 29) | Download Pdf | Check Solutions |
| KEAM 2025 Question Paper (April 28) | Download Pdf | Check Solutions |
| KEAM 2025 Question Paper (April 27) | Download Pdf | Check Solutions |
| KEAM 2025 Question Paper (April 26) | Download Pdf | Check Solutions |
| KEAM 2025 Question Paper (April 25) | Download Pdf | Check Solutions |
| KEAM 2025 Question Paper (April 24 Session 2) | Download Pdf | Check Solutions |
| KEAM 2025 Question Paper (April 24 Session 1) | Download Pdf | Check Solution |
| KEAM 2025 Question Paper (April 23) | Download Pdf |
KEAM 2025: Latest Trends
KEAM 2025 Exam Dates and Schedule
| Course | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| KEAM Engineering | 23.04.2025, 25.04.2025 to 28.04.2025 | 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| KEAM Pharmacy | 24.04.2025 (Session I) | 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM |
| 24.04.2025 (Session II) | 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM | |
| 29.04.2025 | 10.00 AM to 11.30 AM |
KEAM Admit Card 2025
The Admit Card will only be available to the candidates who have applied for the Engineering and Pharmacy courses and not to the candidates who applied for the Medical and Architecture courses. The KEAM 2025 Admit Card has not been issued to the candidates who had any defect in their uploaded photograph or signature. They can view the defects by clicking on the Memo Details on the official website and correct the defects.
The candidate can download the KEAM 2025 Admit Card from the official website by logging in using their Application Number and Password.
Admit cards for candidates who have applied for Engineering, Pharmacy Entrance Examinations will be made available on the website later. Admit cards will not be issued to those candidates who have not rectified the defects in their Photo/Signature /10 th certificate within the stipulated time.
“The examination centres in Bahrain and Hyderabad are hereby cancelled, as minimum number of applications are not received for the respective centres. The centre allotment of the candidates, who have opted Bahrain and Hyderabad as first choice, will be now based on the subsequent preferences of the candidate.”
The marking scheme awards four marks for each correct answer and deducts one mark for each incorrect response. The KEAM 2025 syllabus includes Plus Two-level topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, and is released on the official website. Candidates can also use previous years' question papers for preparation.
KEAM Cutoff 2025 (Expected)
As per the previous years’ analysis, the expected KEAM 2025 cut-off of the Engineering field, for CSE and Electronics & Communication Engineering, will have the most competitive cutoff ranks of 500-850 of the College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram (CET) college. Other branches like Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering will have a higher closing rank of 32,00-6000. The TKM Kollam and the Government College of Engineering, Kannur, are expected to have moderately high cutoffs, while the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam, will be more accessible for the students.
Expected KEAM 2025 Cutoff for Top Engineering Colleges
| College Name | Popular Course | Expected Closing Rank (Round 1) |
|---|---|---|
| College of Engineering, Thiruvananthapuram (CET) | Computer Science Engineering | 500-600 |
| Electronics & Communication | 750-850 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3200-3500 | |
| Civil Engineering | 5000-6000 | |
| Industrial Engineering | 7000-8000 | |
| TKM College of Engineering, Kollam | Computer Science Engineering | 1600-1800 |
| Electronics & Communication | 2000-2200 | |
| Government College of Engineering, Kannur | Computer Science Engineering | 3000-3500 |
| Electronics & Communication | 5500-6000 | |
| Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, Kottayam | Computer Science Engineering | 1800-2100 |
| Electronics & Communication | 3800-4200 |
Expected KEAM 2025 Cutoff for BPharm (Pharmacy)
The expected KEAM 2025 cut-off for pharmacy courses for the various colleges in Kerala. The Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram, will have the expected cutoff of 8000-10,000, making it a more competitive college. The Jubilee Mission Medical College, Thrissur, is expected to have a cutoff of 12,000-15,000. Pushpagiri Medical College, Tiruvalla is exepecetd to have the cutoff of 14,000-18,000, and the Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur will have the expected cutoff of BPharma 15,000-20,000, making it more accessible for the candidates with low ranks.
| College Name | Course | Expected Closing Rank |
| Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram | BPharm | 8000-10,000 |
| Jubilee Mission Medical College, Thrissur | BPharm | 12,000-15,000 |
| Pushpagiri Medical College, Tiruvalla | BPharm | 14,000-18,000 |
| Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur | BPharm | 15,000-20,000 |
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KEAM 2025 Exam Difficulty (Expected)
For the Engineering, Mathematics is expected to be the most challenging subject, with 75 questions requiring thorough preparation. In Physics (45 questions) will be conceptual but straightforward and tricky questions, while Chemistry will be moderately challenging and consists of 30 questions.
For Pharmacy, Physics (45 questions) would be moderately challenging with an emphasis on concept understanding, and Chemistry (30 questions) would be moderately easy and simple.
| Exam Type | Subject | Number of Questions | Expected Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | Mathematics | 75 | High difficulty, challenging |
| Physics | 45 | Conceptual and straightforward, with some tricky questions | |
| Chemistry | 30 | Conceptual, straightforward, with a few tricky questions | |
| Pharmacy | Physics | 45 | Moderate difficulty, conceptual with deeper questions |
| Chemistry | 30 | Moderate difficulty, mostly straightforward |
KEAM Marks vs Rank 2025
The KEAM Marks vs Rank 2025 shows the relationship between the marks obtained and its resulting ranks. The candidates who have scored the marks above 458 are expecetd to have the percentile more than 99 and the rank range between 1-814, making it highly competitive for the branches like CSE and Communication Engineering at the top colleges like CET Thiruvananthapuram. Those cnadidates who score between 294-458 will get the percentile ranging between 95-99 and the rank range of 814 - 4,079. Students in the 80-90 percentile (146-221 marks) will probably be qualified for streams such as Mechanical and Civil Engineering, whereas lower marks (80-146 marks or less) provide opportunities in less competitive or self-financing colleges.
| Percentile | Score/ Marks | Ranks |
|---|---|---|
| >99 | >458 | 1 - 814 |
| 95-99 | 294-458 | 814 - 4,079 |
| 90-95 | 221-294 | 4,080 - 8,103 |
| 80-90 | 146-221 | 8,104 - 16,225 |
| 60-80 | 80-146 | 16,226 - 32,638 |
| 50-60 | 62-80 | 32,639 - 40,509 |
| 30-50 | 33-62 | 40,510 - 56,766 |
| 0-30 | <33 | 56,767 - 81000 |
KEAM 2025 Result
Results for KEAM are published on the official website of CEE Kerala- cee.kerala.gov.in. A different merit list for each course is designed based on the marks of the candidates. If a candidate's name is present in any of the merit lists they will receive a call for admission counseling. To further the centralized allotment/ admission process (CAP) the candidate needs to keep a printout of their KEAM 2025 result.
KEAM 2025 Counseling
After KEAM 2025 results are out the counseling rounds for admissions will begin with a centralized allotment/ admission process (CAP). Candidates who have been shortlisted based on their marks which they have scored in KEAM will be eligible for the process. Through a single window system, candidates must register themselves for the counseling procedure and fill in their choice of colleges. The candidates need to carry their documents required for verification during the centralized allotment process. On the basis of the merit list the KEAM 2025 seat allotment will be proceeded with.
KEAM 2025 Colleges
A lot of colleges accept KEAM scores as part of their admission process like
KEAM 2025 Registration
Candidates must apply for KEAM 2025 by going to the official website of CEE Kerala, cee.kerala.gov.in. To register, candidates need to enter basic personal details like name, date of birth, mobile number and email address. Post finishing the registration candidates will receive their login credentials and password over their mobile number or email address.
- To access the KEAM application form candidates need to login with their credentials.
- Along with course selection and preference of KEAM 2025 exam centers is selected,
- Candidates need to upload their photograph and signature in jpeg format and in the prescribed dimension & size.
- After filling out the application form a fee payment is required for the same.
- A printout of the application form after fee payment, along with the transaction receipt is required to be taken out by the candidate for their future reference.
KEAM 2025 Documents Required
- scanned copies of their passport-sized photographs and signature.
- 10+2 Certificates,
- Aadhar card as proof of age,
- PAN card as proof of address
KEAM 2025 Application Fee
KEAM 2025 application fee is to be paid through a DD in favor of CEE, Kerala payable at Thiruvananthapuram.
| Course Opted | For General | For SC | For ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| (a) Engineering/B.Pharm/ both | INR 875 | INR 375 | Nil |
| (b) Architecture/ Medical & Allied/ Both | INR 625 | INR 250 | Nil |
| Both (a) and (b) | INR 1125 | INR 500 | Nil |
NOTE: Candidates choosing Dubai as their exam city are required to remit an additional fee of INR 12000 by means of online payment or E-challan to apply for KEAM 2025.
How to Edit KEAM 2025 Application Form?
The authority releases KEAM 2025 application form correction window on their portal, cee.kerala.gov.in. You can check and upload with the proper name, signature, photograph, and class 10th certificate by following these steps:
- Step 1: Firstly, visit the official website, i.e., cee.kerala.gov.in, and click on the application form correction details
- Step 2: Now, login with your KEAM Application Number, and Password and enter the security captcha code
- Step 3: Now, you can view the defects on your name, photograph, signature, and class 10th certificate by clicking on “Memo details” provided in your profile page
- Step 4: Upload correct documents of aforementioned fields, preview, and hit on ‘Submit’ option by the deadline.
KEAM 2025 Eligibility Criteria
KEAM 2025 eligibility criteria require Indian candidates above 17 years of age for admission.
Age and nationality eligibility criteria:
- Candidates can apply if they are 17 years old on or before 31st December 2025. Only candidates above the age of 17 are allowed to sit for the KEAM 2025, there is no upper age limit to apply for the exam. No relaxation in the minimum age requirement is permitted.
- Candidate must be a permanent resident of India and/or an Indian national. KEAM 2025 also allows OCI (Overseas Citizens of India) and PIO (Persons of Indian Origin) candidates to apply.
KEAM Eligibility for Engineering, Pharmacy, Medicine and Allied Sciences courses:
- Candidates must at least pass 12th grade from the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala or equivalent from any recognized board as minimum education requirement for KEAM 2025. Minimum 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/ Biotechnology or Computer Science are required.
- Candidates are eligible to apply for programs such as BTech (Food Engg.), BTech (Dairy Science & Technology) and BTech (Ag. Engg.) if they have secured a minimum 50% marks in Mathematics and 50% aggregate in Physics and Chemistry.
- with 45% aggregate in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together are eligible for admission under Management Quota in Private Self Financing Engineering Colleges/Government Controlled Self Financing Engineering Colleges.
KEAM Eligibility for B.Architecture:
- Candidates must pass 12th grade or equivalent from Board of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala or equivalent from any recognized board with minimum 50% aggregate marks in each subject and they should have mathematics, chemistry and physics as compulsory subjects.
- Candidates with a 10+3 diploma in any stream with Mathematics as a compulsory subject can apply for KEAM 2025 as well.
- The candidates require a valid NATA 2025 score card as they must qualify for NATA on or before 30th June 2025 to be eligible applicants for KEAM.
KEAM Eligibility for B. Pharm:
- Candidates must pass their 12th grade examination with 50% in Biology or Mathematics and 50% in total aggregate (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics).
KEAM Eligibility for MBBS, BDS, and BSMS courses:
- Candidates must pass 12th grade examination or equivalent with 50% in biology/biotechnology and 50% in total aggregate (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Biotechnology) in order to apply for KEAM.
- Candidates also require a valid NEET 2025 score card.
NOTE: Candidates from socio-economically backward classes get a relaxation of 5% in minimum marks obtained in the qualifying 12th grade examination requirement hence, they require a minimum of 45% marks in Biology/Mathematics and 45% aggregate in Biology/Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics to apply for KEAM 2025. Check detailed KEAM 2025 Eligibility Criteria
KEAM 2025 admit card is a required document that bears great importance. It is released on the official website of CEE Kerala. Registered candidates are the ones who receive the admit card. It can be downloaded from the KEAM candidate portal by entering one’s login credentials and accessing it. It is recommended to print out the admit card as it is released now. A printed copy of the admit card is to be presented at the examination center on the day of the exam without which candidates cannot sit for the KEAM.
KEAM 2025 Syllabus
KEAM 2025 Syllabus pdf not based exclusively on NCERT or any other textbook. Questions will be framed to test candidates’ basic and fundamental knowledge of 12th grade Science (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) and Mathematics.
KEAM 2025 Exam Pattern
Each year, KEAM is held in the offline mode and it is pen-paper based. However, this year KEAM exam pattern is expected to change. Instead of an OMR-based entrance exam, CEE Kerala might conduct KEAM 2025 as a computer-based test.
- KEAM is conducted separately for Engineering and Mathematics
- Candidates are required to answer 150 MCQs in Engineering and 75 MCQs in BPharm paper
- As per KEAM marking scheme, there is 4 marks for every correct answer and -1 mark is deducedtd for every wrong one since it is objective- based.
- 180 minutes and 90 minutes allotted for Engineering and BPharm papers respectively.
KEAM 2025 Preparation
It may seem tedious and impossible to study such a vast portion for an objective based exam paper but with good strategy and planning one can achieve excellent scores. A few preparation tips are provided for the candidates to better prepare themselves for KEAM 2025.
- For any exam it is of utmost necessity to understand the syllabus for it thoroughly and properly. Candidates must know the KEAM 2025 syllabus.
- They should stay updated on the exam pattern so as to swerve any last minute issues and turbulence.
- A proper timetable along with well-established break periods will ensure healthy study habits and build the candidate’s focus and attention span.
- It is very important to manage time and finish the entire syllabus right from the basic topics to the hard ones. It is necessary to study daily with a clear goal in mind so as to achieve good scores.
- Practicing sample papers as well as reviewing question banks and answer keys from previous years will help gain an overall understanding of the examination. It will also help alleviate some of the built up stress and anxiety revolving around the nature of the examination.
- In the end, revision is a time saver and helps iron out the kinks and problems. Candidates must revise and make proper study notes with pointers for every subject and topic in order to be thorough.
KEAM 2025 Books
Here are a few book recommendations to help with KEAM 2025 preparation :-
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. What is the eligibility criteria for BUMS course for KEAM 2025?
Ans. In KEAM 2025, candidates who have passed 12th grade Kerala HSC or any other equivalent examination with 50% in Biology and 50% in the total aggregate containing Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, along with Urdu/Arabic/Persian as a subject in class 10th are eligible for the BUMS course.
Ques. How should I study for KEAM 2025?
Ans. Candidates must go through the syllabus and exam pattern beforehand and know everything there is to know about KEAM 2025. They should create a timetable with proper breaks to help with efficiency and practice sample papers/ question banks and go through previous years answer keys to understand the exam better. Candidates can go through the list of book recommendations provided to get further knowledge of their syllabus. It is beneficial to have covered basic 12th grade knowledge to prepare for KEAM 2025.
Ques. How many questions can appear in the KEAM 2025?
Ans. In the KEAM 2025 examination there will be 2 sections with 120 questions each (Paper â… Physics and Chemistry and Paper â…¡ Mathematics). There are 480 marks allotted to each paper and 960 marks in total.
Ques. What is the counseling process like?
Ans. The KEAM counseling process takes place after the results for the KEAM examination have been declared and merit lists for each course has been provided. It is conducted by the CEE in online mode. Shortlisted candidates must register for the counseling process and verify all the documents necessary. After this, they need to fill out their choice of colleges and courses as per their preferences. Based on their choices and availability of seats, the process of seat allotment is conducted. After checking their seat allotment status, candidates need to make a fee payment to confirm their admission.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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To be eligible for KEAM Exam, candidates need to pass the 10+2 final exam with 50% marks. Moreover, candidates appearing for their final year board exam can also apply for KEAM Exam. Minimum qualifying marks for Mathematics is 50% whereas maximum marks in aggregate in both Physics and Chemistry is 50%. However, candidates should meet some other criteria to be eligible for the exam.
For details, check KEAM Eligibility 2024
Yes, you can apply for the KEAM exam as a student from another state. NK I and NK II are the two categories into which non-Keralite candidates are split. Candidates for NK I status must have finished their qualifying course in Kerala and have non-Keralite parents who have worked for the Kerala government for a minimum of two years. Those who don't fit the requirements for the NK I category are considered NK II prospects.
Candidates for NK I will not be eligible for any form of fee reduction or reservation.
Only when seats remain empty following the allocation of Keralites and Non-Keralites 1 Candidates will NK II students be granted admission.
KEAM applications are only open to Indian nationals. Holders of an overseas citizen of India (OCI) card or a person of Indian origin (PIO) card will be treated at par with Indian citizens for the purpose of admission.
Last year, around 20 lakh students appeared for NEET exam. There are 5% seats reserved for DA students.
Definitely Yes. For medical courses, candidates have to apply for NEET conducted by NTA and qualify the NEET exam. Moreover, he/she must be an applicant for KEAM also. This means medical aspirant have to fill the KEAM 2023 application form and enter the NEET scores in the form.
KEAM was discontinued for medical admissions due to the introduction of NEET. KEAM is now conducted only for admission into engineering, architecture, and pharmacy courses in Kerala while NEET is the most common route, there are other exams for specific institutions:
Candidates must apply for KEAM 2024 by going to the official website of CEE Kerala, cee.kerala.gov.in. To register, candidates need to enter basic personal details like name, date of birth, mobile number and email address. Post finishing the registration candidates will receive their login credentials and password over their mobile number or email address.
KEAM 2024 Documents Required
KEAM 2024 Application Fee
KEAM 2024 application fee is to be paid through a DD in favor of CEE, Kerala payable at Thiruvananthapuram.
Students applying for Serving Defence Personal and CRPF quota for KEAM must submit a certificate from the Sainik welfare society stating that the student is from Kerala and has his/her parent working in the military or defence service and should indicate the current working station of the parent and a proof that the student’s parent is working or has worked with the CRPF organization.
Students from other states of India will be allowed to register and take KEAM. You will be allowed to take the exam if you fulfill any one of the eligibility criteria for non-Keralite students. Please check these criteria from KEAM Eligibility Criteria.
KEAM offers seat reservation for SC, ST and Socially and Educationally Backward Classes. Under the Socially and Educationally Backward Classes, there is a 3% reservation for Latin Catholic and Anglo Indian and 1% reservation for Other Backward Christian. You will be able to select these options in the category section.
To register for KEAM it is important that your are native of Kerala and has completed your recent education (intermediate) in Kerala. Please check the detailed eligibility criteria for this exam from KEAM Eligibility Criteria.
KEAM is conducted for admission in various programs and the eligibility criteria for this entrance exam in program-specific. Please check the eligibility criteria for each program from KEAM Eligibility.
Students registering for KEAM must be at least 17 years of age and must have passed Class XII examination from a recognized board with at least 50% marks. You can check the complete eligbility criteria, application process, etc. from KEAM Eligibility.
To register and take KEAM you must have passed Class XII examination from a recognized board with a minimum 50% marks in Mathematics and 50% marks in aggregate in Physics and Chemistry. If you already have a diploma in Engineering degree, you are eligible to apply for lateral admission in BE/B.Tech program.
To get admission in MBBS program in India NEET qualification is mandatory. Admission to MBBS program is offered based on the merit of NEET UG followed by counseling.
CEE Kerala has not made any annoucement on whether the syllabus for KEAM 2022 will change or remain the same. However, no changes are expected for this academic year. You can check the detailed syllabus from KEAM Syllabus.
The KEAM 2022 Application Form Correction Window was live from May 30 to June 10, 2022.
KEAM syllabus consist of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. You can check the detailed syllabus, the important topics, mark weightage for the respective subjects from KEAM Syllabus.