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KEAM 2026 Physics section has 45 questions worth 180 marks - +4 for correct and -1 for wrong answers in a CBT format. Download the last 10 years KEAM Physics question papers with answer keys below, and check the chapter wise weightage to see which topics carry the most questions in this 45-question section.
Official website: cee.kerala.gov.in
- Physics section: 45 questions, 180 marks out of total 600 for the full KEAM paper
- Marking scheme: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect, 0 for unattempted
- Duration: 180 minutes for all three sections together
- Full paper: 150 questions - 75 Maths, 45 Physics, 30 Chemistry in one CBT
- CBT format introduced in 2024 - before 2024, KEAM was pen-and-paper
- Conducted by CEE Kerala; previous year papers with answer keys available on Collegedunia
KEAM Physics Sample Papers 2026 - Download PDF
| Sample Paper | PDF Download |
|---|---|
| KEAM Physics Sample Paper 1 | Download PDF |
| KEAM Physics Sample Paper 2 | Download PDF |
| KEAM Physics Sample Paper 3 | Download PDF |
| KEAM Physics Sample Paper 4 | Download PDF |
| KEAM Physics Sample Paper 5 | Download PDF |
PDFs will be updated as new papers are added. Bookmark this page.
| Year | Paper Available | Solutions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Physics and Chemistry Combined | Available | Collegedunia |
| 2025 | Physics and Chemistry Combined | Available | Collegedunia |
| 2024 | Physics and Chemistry Combined | Available | Collegedunia |
| 2023 | Physics and Chemistry Combined | Available | Collegedunia |
| 2022 | Physics and Chemistry Combined | Available | Collegedunia |
| 2021 | Physics and Chemistry Combined | Available | Collegedunia |
KEAM Physics Exam Pattern and Marks Distribution 2026
- Questions: 45 MCQs, all compulsory - no numerical or descriptive type
- Marks: 180 marks at +4 each
- Negative marking: -1 per wrong answer; 0 for unattempted
- Time: 180 minutes shared across Maths, Physics, and Chemistry
- Mode: Computer-Based Test since 2024
- Language: English and Malayalam
KEAM Sample Papers with CBT Format Change - Why 2024 and 2025 Papers Matter Most
KEAM shifted to CBT in 2024. Start with 2024 and 2025 papers for current-format practice, then use older papers chapter-by-chapter to fill topic gaps.
KEAM Physics Chapter Wise Weightage - High Scoring Topics to Focus in Sample Papers
Mechanics accounts for roughly 15 to 18 questions across its sub-topics. Focus there first, then cover Electrostatics and Modern Physics.
| Chapter / Topic | Questions (approx) | Difficulty | What to Watch For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanics - Motion in 1D and 2D | 7-8 | Moderate-Hard | Projectile motion, relative velocity, kinematics graphs |
| Laws of Motion + Work, Energy, Power | 4-5 | Moderate | Friction types, conservation of energy, inelastic collisions |
| Rotational Motion + Gravitation | 3-4 | Hard | Moment of inertia, torque, orbital and escape velocity |
| Thermodynamics + Kinetic Theory | 3-4 | Moderate | First law, isothermal vs adiabatic, rms speed |
| Oscillations + Waves | 3-4 | Moderate | SHM energy, wave superposition, Doppler effect |
| Electrostatics + Current Electricity | 5-6 | Moderate-Hard | Capacitors, Kirchhoff's laws, Wheatstone bridge |
| Magnetic Effects + EM Induction | 3-4 | Hard | Faraday's law, self-inductance, AC circuit resonance |
| Optics - Ray and Wave | 3-4 | Moderate | Lens and mirror formula, Young's double slit |
| Modern Physics | 3-4 | Easy-Moderate | Photoelectric effect, de Broglie wavelength, nuclear decay |
| Semiconductors + Communication | 1-2 | Easy | Logic gates, transistor operation, AM vs FM |
| Units, Dimensions + Measurement | 1-2 | Easy | Dimensional analysis, error calculation |
Don't skip the low-weightage easy chapters. Units and Dimensions and Semiconductors carry 1 to 2 questions each but take under 30 seconds for students who have revised them.
KEAM Physics Sample Paper Video Solutions 2026 - Watch Before You Start Solving
One walkthrough before you start practicing shows you how experienced solvers sequence questions and handle the 45-MCQ time pressure. This PW Kerala session covers key KEAM Physics topics with step-by-step question-approach explanations.
Watch: KEAM 2026 | Physics | Oneshot | PW Kerala
Channel: PW Kerala | Platform: YouTube
How to Use KEAM Physics Sample Papers to Score 140+ in Physics Section
Solving papers without reviewing mistakes is the most common reason students plateau. Use this method instead.
- First paper untimed: Solve the 2025 paper with no clock. Mark every question you guessed or spent more than 2 minutes on.
- Error map: Group every wrong answer by chapter. The chapter with the most errors is your first revision target.
- Second attempt timed: Re-solve after 3 days of targeted revision. A jump above 20 marks means the method is working.
- Track negative marks: If guesses cost more than 12 marks, stop guessing where you cannot eliminate 2 options.
- Final week: One full paper daily. Stop new papers 2 days before KEAM and review your error log only.
KEAM Physics MCQ Strategy - The Skill That Separates 100 and 140+ Marks
All 45 questions are MCQs with -1 negative marking. Speed and elimination matter more than full calculation on every question.
- First pass in 40 minutes: Answer all questions you can solve in under 90 seconds. Skip the rest.
- Eliminate before attempting: If you can eliminate 2 options, attempt the question. Two remaining options gives you expected positive marks.
- Skip pure guesses: If you cannot eliminate even one option, leave it blank. A wrong answer costs 5 marks net.
- Units check: On formula questions, check units on the options to eliminate 2 wrong choices without full calculation.
- Easy chapters first: Spot Units and Semiconductors questions early and solve them first to bank fast marks.
KEAM Physics 4 Week Preparation Plan Using Sample Papers
- Week 1 - Solve the 2025 paper untimed. Map every wrong answer to its chapter. The three chapters with most errors are your Week 2 priority.
- Week 2 - Revise the three weakest chapters from Week 1. After each, solve 10 chapter-specific questions from a 2022 or 2023 paper. End the week with the 2024 paper timed.
- Week 3 - Solve 2022 and 2021 papers on the same day. Track time per question. Aim to finish 45 questions with 10 minutes to spare.
- Week 4 - One full paper daily. Stop new papers 2 days before KEAM. Review error log only in the final 48 hours.
FAQs on KEAM Physics Sample Papers 2026
Ques. How many KEAM Physics sample papers are enough to score above 140 marks?
Ans. 8 to 12 full papers with an error log. The 2024 and 2025 CBT papers are the most important - start there.
Ques. Are KEAM Physics questions repeated from previous year papers?
Ans. Direct repeats are rare, but CEE Kerala reuses the same concept combinations. Projectile motion, Kirchhoff's laws, and photoelectric effect appear almost every year.
Ques. Which year KEAM Physics paper should I start with?
Ans. Start with 2025 or 2024 - the two CBT-format papers. Use older papers for topic coverage after those are done.
Ques. Can I score 140+ in KEAM Physics in 30 days using only sample papers?
Ans. Yes, if your Class 11 and 12 base is solid. Diagnose weak chapters in Week 1, revise in Weeks 2 and 3, then daily timed papers in Week 4.
Ques. Where can I download KEAM Physics question papers with answer key for free?
Ans. Collegedunia hosts Physics and Chemistry papers with answer keys from 2013 onwards. The official CEE Kerala site at cee.kerala.gov.in also releases papers after the exam.
Ques. Is negative marking the same for all 45 Physics questions in KEAM 2026?
Ans. Yes - -1 for every wrong answer, 0 for unattempted. No partial marking or different rule for any question type in Physics.
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