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CEE Kerala declared the KEAM 2026 result on June 27, 2026, at cee.kerala.gov.in. The engineering rank list includes 67,505 candidates, while 26,941 students have been declared eligible for B.Pharm admissions. Roshan Raju from Thiruvananthapuram topped the engineering stream with a normalized score of 586.14 out of 600.
Your rank card is available on the CEE Kerala portal now. Log in with your application number and password to download it. The rank combines 50% of your normalized KEAM entrance score with 50% of your normalized Class 12 marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
| Direct Link to Check KEAM Result 2026 — Rank Card at cee.kerala.gov.in (OUT) |
- KEAM 2026 engineering rank list declared on June 27, 2026 — 67,505 candidates feature in it
- Your rank card shows your normalized KEAM marks, normalized Class 12 PCM marks, and your final combined rank
- Rank weightage: 50% KEAM 2026 entrance score + 50% Class 12 PCM marks — both components are normalized
- General category students need at least 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Maths in Class 12 to qualify
- CAP Phase 1 allotment is done (July 8); Phase 2 option registration closes July 16, 2026 — update preferences now
- Candidates who did not upload Class 12 marks on the CEE portal are not in the rank list
CEE Kerala prepares the KEAM rank list by combining normalized entrance scores with normalized Class 12 board marks under a 50:50 formula — the rank card, not just the scorecard, determines your eligibility and standing for CAP counselling.
In KEAM 2026, 79,717 candidates qualified for engineering admissions out of 86,549 who appeared — 67,505 of these feature in the final engineering rank list.
Key Summary
- KEAM 2026 rank list declared on June 27, 2026, at cee.kerala.gov.in
- Engineering Rank 1: Roshan Raju — normalized score 586.14 out of 600 (Thiruvananthapuram)
- 67,505 candidates in engineering rank list; 26,941 eligible for B.Pharm
- CAP Phase 2 option registration closes July 16; Phase 2 provisional allotment on July 17, 2026
- Rank = 50% normalized KEAM entrance score + 50% normalized Class 12 PCM marks
What is KEAM Result 2026?
KEAM — the Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical Entrance Examination — is a state-level entrance test conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala. The KEAM 2026 result determines your eligibility and rank for B.Tech and B.Pharm admissions across government, aided, and self-financing colleges in Kerala.
CEE Kerala does not rank you on entrance marks alone. The final rank uses a 50:50 weightage formula: half your rank comes from your normalized KEAM 2026 entrance score (out of 600), and the other half from your normalized Class 12 marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. If you did not upload your Class 12 marks on the CEE portal, your name will not appear in the rank list — even if you scored well in the entrance test.
The result comes in two parts. The KEAM 2026 scorecard — published on May 12, 2026 — shows your raw and normalized entrance exam marks. The KEAM 2026 rank card — released on June 27, 2026 — shows your final combined rank. It is the rank card that you carry into CAP counselling and seat allotment.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical Entrance Examination (KEAM) |
| Conducting Body | Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala |
| KEAM 2026 Exam Dates | April 17–22, 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test (CBT) — 192 centres across Kerala and select cities |
| Scorecard (Normalized Score) Released | May 12, 2026 |
| KEAM 2026 Rank List Declared | June 27, 2026 |
| Rank Weightage | 50% KEAM Entrance Score + 50% Class 12 PCM Marks (both normalized) |
| Total in Engineering Rank List | 67,505 candidates |
| Total Eligible for Pharmacy | 26,941 candidates |
| Streams Covered | Engineering (B.Tech), Pharmacy (B.Pharm) |
| Admission Through | Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) by CEE Kerala |
| Official Website | cee.kerala.gov.in |
KEAM Result 2026: Important Dates
The table below covers the complete KEAM 2026 result and counselling timeline. Upcoming events — from today, July 15, 2026 — appear first in the order they will happen. Events already completed appear below them, in the order they occurred.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| CAP Phase 2 Option Registration Last Date | July 16, 2026 | Upcoming |
| CAP Phase 2 Provisional Allotment | July 17, 2026 | Upcoming |
| CAP Phase 2 Final Allotment | To be announced | Upcoming |
| CAP Phase 3 Allotment | To be announced | Upcoming |
| CAP Mop-up Round | To be announced | Upcoming |
| KEAM 2026 Exam (Engineering) | April 17–22, 2026 | Over |
| Normalized Scorecard Published | May 12, 2026 | Over |
| KEAM 2026 Rank List Declared | June 27, 2026 | Over |
| CAP Option Entry Opens | July 2, 2026 | Over |
| Trial Allotment Released | July 6, 2026 | Over |
| CAP Phase 1 Provisional Allotment | July 7, 2026 | Over |
| CAP Phase 1 Final Allotment | July 8, 2026 | Over |
Phase 3 and mop-up round dates will be announced on cee.kerala.gov.in once Phase 2 allotment is complete. Check the official website regularly for updates after July 17.
KEAM Result Previous Year Statistics
Tracking how many students appeared, qualified, and made it into the KEAM rank list each year tells you how competitive the pool actually is. The rank list size — not just the appeared count — is what you are really competing against for roughly 57,000 B.Tech seats in Kerala.
| Year | Candidates Appeared (Engineering) | Qualified for Engineering | In Engineering Rank List | Rank List Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 86,549 | 79,717 | 67,505 | June 27, 2026 |
| 2025 | ~86,549 | ~76,230 | ~76,230 | June 2025 |
| 2024 | ~79,044 | ~58,340 | ~52,500 | July 2024 |
| 2023 | ~77,005 | ~58,570 | ~50,858 | June 2023 |
| 2022 | ~77,000 | ~58,500 | ~50,800 | June 2022 |
The engineering rank list has grown from around 50,800 in 2022 to 67,505 in 2026 — a jump of more than 32% in four years. More students qualifying and submitting valid Class 12 marks means tighter competition for seats, especially at top government colleges. The 2026 qualified-candidate count of 79,717 is notably higher than 2024’s 58,340, reflecting a stronger applicant cohort.
The table below tracks the closing rank for CSE at College of Engineering, Trivandrum (CET) — the most competitive single seat in Kerala engineering admissions — to show how demand has tightened year over year.
| Year | CET Trivandrum — CSE Closing Rank (General HS, Phase 1 / Approximate) |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Phase 1 complete — final closing rank to be updated after all CAP rounds |
| 2025 | ~388 (Phase 1, General HS) |
| 2024 | ~330 (approx.) |
| 2023 | ~271 |
CSE at CET Trivandrum has become roughly 43% harder to crack over three years — closing ranks tightened from ~271 in 2023 to ~388 in Phase 1 of 2025. With 67,505 students now in the 2026 rank list (vs 50,858 in 2023), expect a further tightening once all KEAM 2026 CAP rounds settle.
KEAM Result 2026: How to Check Scorecard and Rank Card
Both the KEAM 2026 scorecard (May 12) and rank card (June 27) are available on the CEE Kerala portal. The scorecard shows your normalized entrance marks. The rank card shows your final combined rank — the number you need for CAP counselling. Here is how to access both.
Steps to download the KEAM 2026 Rank Card:
- Open cee.kerala.gov.in in your browser.
- Click on the KEAM 2026 Candidate Portal link on the homepage.
- Enter your Application Number and Password, then click Submit.
- Your rank card appears on screen — click Download or Print to save a PDF copy.
Steps to download the KEAM 2026 Scorecard (Normalized Score):
- Log in to the same CEE portal using your application number and password.
- Navigate to KEAM 2026 Scorecard under your candidate dashboard.
- Download the PDF showing your subject-wise marks and normalized total entrance score.
Save both documents as PDFs. You will need the rank card at every stage of CAP counselling — from option entry to college reporting for admission.
Ques. I forgot my CEE Kerala portal password. How do I recover it?
Ans. On the login page at cee.kerala.gov.in, click Forgot Password and follow the steps using your registered email ID or phone number. If you still cannot log in, contact the CEE Kerala helpline listed on the official website.
Ques. My name is not in the KEAM 2026 rank list even though I appeared for the exam. Why?
Ans. The most common reasons are: you did not upload your Class 12 marks on the CEE portal; your Class 12 aggregate in PCM is below 50% (for general category); or there is a data mismatch in your application. Contact CEE Kerala using the helpline number on cee.kerala.gov.in for resolution.
KEAM 2026 Qualifying Marks
Qualifying in KEAM 2026 has two conditions — you must clear the minimum in the entrance exam, and your Class 12 aggregate must meet the cutoff for your category. Both must be satisfied for your name to appear in the rank list.
| Category | Minimum KEAM Entrance Score | Minimum Class 12 Aggregate (PCM) |
|---|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) | Minimum 10 marks in each paper (Paper 1 and Paper 2) | 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Maths combined |
| SEBC | 40th percentile | 45% aggregate |
| SC / ST | No minimum — must attempt at least one question | 40% aggregate |
| PwD (General category) | 45th percentile | 45% aggregate |
| PwD (SC / ST / SEBC) | 40th percentile | 40% aggregate |
Qualifying just means your name is in the rank list. It does not guarantee a seat. Your actual rank — and how many students ahead of you want the same college and branch — determines whether you get in. Students with ranks beyond 1,00,000 have limited options in government colleges; aided and self-financing seats extend the range significantly further down the list.
KEAM 2026 Rank Card Details
The rank card is different from the scorecard. The scorecard shows your entrance exam marks. The rank card shows the final combined rank that CEE Kerala assigns after merging your entrance score with your Class 12 marks — and this rank is what determines which college and branch you can access in CAP counselling.
| Detail on Rank Card | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Application Number / Roll Number | Your unique KEAM 2026 identifier |
| Candidate Name and Date of Birth | As submitted in your application form |
| Category | General / SEBC / SC / ST / PwD |
| KEAM 2026 Normalized Entrance Score | Your entrance exam marks after normalization (out of 600) |
| Class 12 Normalized Marks (PCM) | Board marks normalized for comparison across different boards |
| Final Combined Rank | Your rank in the Engineering stream (Pharmacy has a separate rank list) |
| Stream | Engineering / Pharmacy — separate rank lists for each |
How tie-breaking works: When two candidates have the same combined score, CEE Kerala resolves the tie by checking — in order — higher Maths marks in KEAM, then higher Physics marks in KEAM, then older candidate by date of birth. This is how Roshan Raju (Rank 1) and Dhyan Tej Manapatti (Rank 2) were split in 2026 — both scored exactly 586.14/600, but Roshan had higher Mathematics marks.
KEAM 2026 Cutoff — College-wise and Category-wise Closing Ranks
The KEAM cutoff is the last rank admitted at a specific college, branch, and category in each CAP allotment round. It is rank-based, not score-based. If a college’s CSE branch (General HS) closed at rank 670 in Phase 1, any student ranked 671 or beyond did not get that seat in that round. Cutoffs shift after every round as seats open up from students who upgrade to a better option or withdraw.
CAP Phase 1 (July 8, 2026) is complete. Phase 2 allotment publishes on July 17, 2026. The table below shows Phase 1 closing ranks at select top colleges from 2026’s first allotment, along with 2025 data for comparison. If you are filling Phase 2 option entry before July 16, use these numbers to set realistic preferences — and always verify on cee.kerala.gov.in once CEE Kerala publishes the official closing rank PDF.
| College | Branch | KEAM 2026 Phase 1 Closing Rank (General HS) | KEAM 2025 Closing Rank (General HS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Engineering, Trivandrum (CET) | CSE | ~400–450 (indicative; see official CEE data) | ~388 |
| Government Engineering College (GEC), Thrissur | CSE | ~650–720 (indicative) | ~670 |
| Model Engineering College (MEC), Kochi | B.Tech (all branches) | ~7,278 (Phase 1) | ~6,500 |
| Amal Jyothi College of Engineering (AJCE) | B.Tech (all branches) | ~32,606 (Phase 1) | ~30,000 |
Phase 1 closing ranks are not final cutoffs. Students who upgrade in Phase 2 free up their Phase 1 allotted seats — these then go to lower-ranked candidates. Watch the official Phase 2 closing ranks on cee.kerala.gov.in after July 17 before planning Phase 3 preferences.
The table below shows the category-wise cutoff criteria CEE Kerala uses to decide who gets into the rank list at all:
| Category | Rank List Inclusion Cutoff |
|---|---|
| General (Unreserved) | 50th percentile overall |
| SEBC | 40th percentile |
| SC / ST | No percentile minimum (must attempt the exam) |
| PwD (General) | 45th percentile |
| PwD (SC / ST / SEBC) | 40th percentile |
Ques. Where do I find the official KEAM 2026 Phase 1 college-wise and branch-wise closing ranks?
Ans. CEE Kerala publishes the official last-rank (closing rank) data for each CAP round on cee.kerala.gov.in. After Phase 1 (July 8), look for the "Last Ranks Admitted" or "Closing Ranks" PDF under the KEAM 2026 counselling section on the official site. Round 2 closing ranks will be published after July 17.
Ques. Will KEAM 2026 Round 2 cutoffs be tighter or more relaxed than Round 1?
Ans. It depends on the college and branch. Top-demand branches like CSE at CET Trivandrum and GEC Thrissur tend to tighten in later rounds as higher-ranked students who upgraded vacate Phase 1 seats, which then go to the next-best-ranked candidates. Less popular branches may relax in later rounds as some allotted students withdraw. Check each round’s official closing ranks before finalising option entry.
KEAM 2026 Toppers
CEE Kerala published the KEAM 2026 topper list on June 27, 2026, alongside the rank card release. Roshan Raju from Thiruvananthapuram topped the engineering stream. Vinayak Narayan topped the pharmacy stream.
| Rank | Name | Stream | Normalized Score (out of 600) | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Rank 1 | Roshan Raju | Engineering | 586.14 | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Engineering Rank 2 | Dhyan Tej Manapatti | Engineering | 586.14 | Kannur |
| Pharmacy Rank 1 | Vinayak Narayan | Pharmacy | — | — |
Roshan Raju and Dhyan Tej Manapatti scored exactly 586.14 out of 600. Roshan took Rank 1 because his Mathematics marks in KEAM 2026 were higher — the first tie-breaking criterion under CEE Kerala’s rules. This makes Mathematics performance doubly important in KEAM: it is both a large chunk of your total score and the primary tie-breaker at the top.
What After KEAM 2026 Result?
If you are in the KEAM 2026 rank list, the next step is the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) — Kerala’s online counselling for B.Tech and B.Pharm seat allotment. As of July 15, 2026, Phase 1 is complete and Phase 2 option entry closes tomorrow.
Phase 2 option registration closes July 16, 2026. If you were allotted a seat in Phase 1 and want a better option, update your college preferences before midnight. If you did not participate in Phase 1, check whether Phase 2 is still open to you and register immediately at cee.kerala.gov.in. Phase 2 provisional allotment publishes on July 17.
| CAP Round | Key Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 2 Option Entry Last Date | July 16, 2026 | Upcoming |
| Phase 2 Provisional Allotment | July 17, 2026 | Upcoming |
| Phase 2 Final Allotment | To be announced | Upcoming |
| Phase 3 Allotment | To be announced | Upcoming |
| Mop-up Round | To be announced | Upcoming |
| Phase 1 Option Entry (July 2–4) | July 2–4, 2026 | Over |
| Phase 1 Final Allotment | July 8, 2026 | Over |
After each allotment, download your allotment memo from cee.kerala.gov.in and report to the allotted college on the date CEE Kerala specifies. Carry originals and photocopies of all the documents below.
- KEAM 2026 Rank Card (downloaded from cee.kerala.gov.in)
- KEAM 2026 Scorecard
- CAP allotment memo
- Class 10 certificate (date of birth proof)
- Class 12 marksheet and pass certificate
- Community / Caste certificate (for SC / ST / SEBC candidates)
- Income certificate (if claiming fee concession)
- Transfer Certificate and Character Certificate
- 4 recent passport-size photographs
FAQs
Ques. When was the KEAM 2026 result declared?
Ans. CEE Kerala declared the KEAM 2026 rank list on June 27, 2026, at cee.kerala.gov.in. The normalized scorecard was published earlier on May 12, 2026. The rank card is the document that determines your standing for CAP counselling.
Ques. How do I check my KEAM 2026 rank?
Ans. Go to cee.kerala.gov.in, click the KEAM 2026 candidate portal link, and log in with your application number and password. Your rank card will show your final combined rank for engineering or pharmacy.
Ques. How is the KEAM 2026 rank calculated?
Ans. Your KEAM 2026 rank uses a 50:50 formula. Half the rank is based on your normalized KEAM entrance exam score (out of 600), and the other half on your normalized Class 12 marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Both scores are normalized so students from different boards are compared on the same scale.
Ques. How many students are in the KEAM 2026 engineering rank list?
Ans. The KEAM 2026 engineering rank list has 67,505 candidates. Out of 86,549 who appeared for the engineering entrance test, 79,717 qualified — but only those who also submitted valid Class 12 marks on the CEE portal are included in the rank list.
Ques. What is the KEAM 2026 Phase 2 option entry last date?
Ans. The KEAM 2026 CAP Phase 2 option registration closes on July 16, 2026. The Phase 2 provisional allotment is out on July 17, 2026. Log in to cee.kerala.gov.in and update your college preferences before the deadline — missing it means you cannot get a seat in Phase 2.
Ques. Who topped KEAM 2026 engineering?
Ans. Roshan Raju from Thiruvananthapuram secured Engineering Rank 1 in KEAM 2026 with a normalized score of 586.14 out of 600. Dhyan Tej Manapatti from Kannur scored the same marks but took Rank 2 under the tie-breaking rule, which gives preference to the candidate with higher Mathematics marks in KEAM.
Ques. Is the KEAM rank the same for Engineering and Pharmacy?
Ans. No. CEE Kerala maintains separate rank lists for Engineering and Pharmacy. Your engineering rank is used for B.Tech seat allotment through CAP, while the pharmacy rank is for B.Pharm seats. If you are eligible for both streams, you can appear in both rank lists.
Ques. Can I improve my KEAM 2026 rank after it is declared?
Ans. No. The KEAM 2026 rank is final once CEE Kerala declares it. There is no revaluation or re-checking process. What you can do is use each CAP option entry round wisely — fill all the college-branch combinations you are open to, from most to least preferred, to maximize your chances of getting a good seat.
Ques. What happens if I miss the CAP Phase 2 option entry deadline?
Ans. If you miss the Phase 2 option entry window (July 16, 2026), you will not receive a seat in Phase 2 allotment. Depending on whether you registered in Phase 1, you may still be eligible for Phase 3 or the mop-up round — but losing a round reduces your chances of getting a preferred seat. Track each deadline on cee.kerala.gov.in and act before it closes.
Ques. What documents do I need when reporting to my KEAM 2026 allotted college?
Ans. You need originals and photocopies of: KEAM 2026 rank card, scorecard, CAP allotment memo, Class 10 certificate, Class 12 marksheet and pass certificate, community / caste certificate (for reserved categories), income certificate, transfer certificate, character certificate, and 4 passport-size photographs. Check your specific college’s admission notice for any additional documents required.
*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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