KEAM 2025: Engineering Counselling Open, Rank List, Result, Download Scorecard, Cutoff, Marks Vs Rank

KEAM Syllabus 2025 has not yet been officially released by Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala on their official website. Once the KEAM Syllabus 2025 is released, you can download the KEAM 2025 syllabus pdf at https://cee.kerala.gov.in/cee/. The KEAM syllabus 2025 includes topics from three subjects: mathematics. physics and chemistry. The KEAM syllabus was revised last year in 2024 and this year, we are expecting very less changes. However, as per the reports, the revised KEAM 2025 syllabus excludes those chapters withdrawn by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) from the Higher Secondary syllabus.

• KEAM 2025 will be held in computer-based test mode and there will be one paper instead of two.
• The KEAM 2025 entrance exam for engineering courses will consist of 150 questions, with Mathematics having 75 questions, Physics having 45 questions and Chemistry having 30 questions. Check KEAM Exam Pattern
• You will have 180 minutes to complete the exam.
• For candidates appearing for KEAM 2025 BPharm ONLY, the entrance exam will have 45 questions in Physics and 30 questions in Chemistry, to be completed within 90 minutes.

CEE has officially announced the KEAM 2025 exam dates.Read Full News Here. The KEAM 2025 exam will be held from April 24 to 28, 2025 (2 PM to 5 PM) to select candidates eligible for BTech admissions. In case of any foreseen events, the authorities have kept April 22, 23, 29 and 30, 2025, as buffer days.

What is the syllabus of KEAM 2025?

KEAM syllabus 2025 consists of three subjects namely physics, chemistry, and mathematics. The KEAM Syllabus focusses on Class 11 and Class 12 topics but not entirely on NCERT. The KEAM 2025 syllabus includes topics like Algebra, Trigonometry, Geometry and others in Maths. The Physics syllabus contains topics like Kinematics, Laws of Motion etc while the Chemistry section includes topics like Atomic Structure, States of Matter, Thermodynamics and many more.

How to prepare for KEAM 2025?

To prepare for KEAM 2025, the first and the foremost thing to do is to know KEAM 2025 syllabus. Once you are awre of the syllabus, understand your weak and strong areas and make a proper timetable. You can start with the basics and make sure to study daily. For revisions nd practice, students can practice with sample papers, mock tests and revise what you have studied. You must always avoid adding new topics at the last minute of preparation.

The Computer Based Test for admission to MBA, KMAT 2025 (Session I), for the academic year 2025-26 will be conducted in all districts in Kerala on 23.02.2025 (Sunday). Online applications can be submitted through the website www.cee.kerala.gov.in till 10.02.2025, 4.00 PM. KEAM aspirants will get the link to download KEAM Syllabus 2024 below.

Did KEAM 2025 Registration start?

No, the KEAM Registration did not start yet but is expected to start very soon. CEE will release the KEAM application form 2025 on the official website of KEAM 2025, cee.kerala.gov.in. The KEAM application form is expected to start anytime soon. The candidates who have passed or will be passing plus two boards in 2025, can register for Kerala Engineering, Architecture, and Medical Entrance Exam (KEAM).

Is NCERT enough for KEAM?

No, NCERT textbooks are not enough to score good in KEAM though it is considered a good foundation for preparing for the KEAM exam. However, you should also use other recommended books and study materials to improve your preparation.

KEAM Syllabus 2025 for Mathematics

• Seta, Relations and Functions
• Complex Number
• Sequence and Series
• Permutations, Combinations, Binomial Theorem and Mathematical Induction
• Matrices and Determinants
• Linear Inequalities
• Mathematical Reasoning

• Trigonometric functions of multiple and submultiples of numbers.
• Simple problems
• Graph of the following trigonometric functions; y = Sin x ; y = Cos x ; y = Tan x ; y = a Sin x ;y = a Cos x, y = a Sin bx ; y = a Cos bx;

• Lines and Family of lines
• Conic sections
• Vectors
• Three-Dimensional Geometry

• Statistics and probability

• Functions, Limits and continuity
• Differentiation
• Application of Derivatives
• Indefinite Integral
• Integration of rational functions; Partial fractions and their use in integration; Integrals of the type
• Definite Integrals
• Linear Programming

How much mark is required to get 10,000 rank in KEAM?

Candidates aiming for admission to top engineering colleges in Kerala that accept KEAM rank from 5000 to 10000 must score at least 450 out of 600 marks. This estimate is based on previous years' trends and can vary annually depending on factors such as the exam's difficulty level and the performance of all test-takers.

How many times can I attempt KEAM?

There is no restriction on the number of attempts a candidate can make to appear for KEAM. However, there is a minimum age limit of 17 years to appear for the KEAM exam. It's important to note that KEAM ranks are determined by giving equal weightage (50:50) to the marks obtained in the entrance examination and the qualifying examination (Class 12 or equivalent) in subjects like Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.

KEAM 2025 Eligibility Criteria is decided by CEE, Kerala for candidates seeking admission to Engineering and Pharmacy programs in the state. As per KEAM Exam Pattern, the minimum academic qualification required to appear for KEAM 2025 is passing or appearing in Class XII or Higher Secondary examination with minimum 50% marks. Candidates are required to appear for both the papers i.e. Paper 1 (Physics and Chemistry) and Paper 2 (Mathematics). KEAM 2025 eligibility certificates and documents can be uploaded up to 15.03.2025, 5.00 PM.

• The KEAM 2025 exam has been scheduled from April 24, 2025 to April 28, 2025 in a single shift on all the days. CheckKEAM 2025 Exam Dates
• Only Indian citizens are eligible for admission to professional courses. OCI/PIO cardholders are treated as Indian citizens for admission but do not qualify for reservations.
• Candidates are categorized into Keralite, Non-Keralite Category I (NK I), and Non-Keralite Category II (NK II) based on their nativity.
• Keralite candidates, including children of All India Service (AIS) officers in Kerala cadre, are eligible for reservations and fee concessions.

Candidate should complete 17 years of age on December 31, 2025 and must have passed HSC exam of Kerala or its equivalent with 50% marks in Mathematics or Biology. Additionally, candidates from the socially backward category will have 5% relaxation. For more details, read the official PDF: KEAM Online 2025 Notification.

Category-wise Eligibility

• Keralite: Candidates must provide proof of Kerala origin through valid documents like SSLC certificate, passport, or birth certificate.
• Non-Keralite Category I (NK I): Candidates who studied in Kerala and are children of Central/State government employees posted in Kerala are included in this category.
• Non-Keralite Category II (NK II): Candidates who do not fall into the above categories can apply for Government/Management quota seats in Engineering, Architecture, Siddha, and Unani courses in private institutions but are not eligible for Government medical seats.

Academic Qualification

• MBBS/BDS: Minimum 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Biotechnology at the Higher Secondary level.
• BAMS/BHMS: Minimum 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. BHMS does not accept Biology/Biotechnology as an additional subject.
• BSMS: Minimum 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, with Tamil as a language at the 10th or 12th level or studied during the first year.

KEAM Exam Dates

KEAM Exam Dates 2025

KEAM 2025 Detailed Eligibility Criteria

KEAM is a single-tier entrance exam conducted in Kerala for admission to Architecture, Engineering, and Medical courses. The candidates can also seek admission to allied courses like B.Sc. (Hons.), Veterinary and Fishery. Candidates must fill KEAM Application form or required entrance form according to the course they choose to apply for.

Applicants should have completed 17 years of age as on December 31, 2025. There is no relaxation for minimum age and there is no upper limit for the exam.

Qualification for Medical/Allied Courses

The academic qualification needed for engineering and medical/allied courses are different. The minimum academic qualification required for admission to any course is passing class XII or higher secondary examination with science subjects. Candidates appearing for the exam can also apply for KEAM 2025. The academic qualifications needed for several medical/allied courses will be different.

MBBS, BDS, BSMS

• Candidates have to pass higher secondary examination of “Board of Higher secondary education, Kerala” with 50% marks in Biology/Biotechnology, Physics and Chemistry put together.
• Candidates need to secure 50% marks in Biology separately.
• In the absence of Biology, Biotechnology will be considered as a relevant subject
• Only NEET qualifiers for the same academic sessions are eligible to apply for the exam.

BAMS/ BHMS

• Candidates have to pass higher secondary examination of “Board of Higher secondary education, Kerala” with 50% marks in Biology/Biotechnology, Physics and Chemistry put together.
• Candidates need to secure 50% marks in Biology separately.
• In the absence of Biology, Biotechnology will not be considered as a subject.
• Only NEET qualifiers for the same academic sessions are eligible to apply for the exam.

BUMS

• Candidates who are seeking admissions in main Kamil-E-Tib-O-Jarahat (Bachelor of Unani Medicine and Surgery- BUMS) have to pass higher secondary examination of “Board of Higher secondary education, Kerala” with 50% marks in Biology/Biotechnology, Physics and Chemistry put together.
• Also, candidates need to secure 50% marks in Biology separately.
• Candidates should have to pass 10th standard with Urdu or Arabic or Persian language as a subject or should have cleared Urdu entrance examination conducted by Kerala Government.
• Only NEET qualifiers for the same academic sessions are eligible to apply for the exam.

B.Sc. (Hons.)Agri., B.Sc. (Hons.)Forestry, BF Sc. courses

• Candidates have to pass higher secondary examination of “Board of Higher secondary education, Kerala” with 50% marks in Biology/Biotechnology, Physics and Chemistry put together.
• Also, candidates need to secure 50% marks in Biology separately.
• In the absence of Biology, Biotechnology will not be considered as a subject

BVSc. & AH course

• Candidates have to pass higher secondary examination of Board of Higher secondary education, Kerala with 50% marks in Biology, Physics, Chemistry and English put together

B.Sc. Degree Holders

• Candidates have to pass B.Sc. degree (Three-year course) with Physics/ Chemistry/Zoology/Botany or Biotechnology as main, and 2 of the above-given subjects as subsidiaries.
• Candidates need to secure a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in main and subsidiaries together.
• Also, they have to qualify the higher secondary education with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as main subjects.

Qualification for Engineering courses

Candidates who want to get into Engineering courses have to fulfill the criteria given below.

• Candidates have to pass higher secondary examination of Board of Higher secondary education, Kerala with 50% marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together.
• Also, candidates need to secure 50% marks in Mathematics separately.
• Candidates who have passed the higher secondary examination from the Board of Higher secondary education, Kerala with 45% marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together are eligible for admissions under management quota.
• In case a candidate has not studied Chemistry, then the marks obtained by the candidate in Computer Science will be considered.
• In case a candidate has not studied Chemistry and Computer Science, then the marks obtained by the candidate in Biotechnology will be considered.
• In case a candidate has not studied Chemistry, Computer Science and Biotechnology, then the marks obtained by the candidate in Biology will be considered.

Qualification for Architectural courses

Candidates who want to get into Architectural courses have to fulfill the criteria given below.

• Candidates have to qualify for the higher secondary examination or any other equivalent examination.
• Also, those candidates who have qualified a 10+3 diploma in any stream with Mathematics as one of the subjects can also apply for KEAM 2025.
• Along with the above-given eligibility criteria, candidates need to qualify NATA 2025 examination with minimum eligibility marks so as to be considered for Architectural courses.

Qualification for Pharmacy Courses

The admissions to Pharmacy Courses are done based on the mark obtained by the candidate in the Physics & Chemistry Paper and the rank list prepared based on that. All candidates who want to join Pharmacy courses based on their rank in KEAM entrance examination have to fulfil the following criteria.

• Candidates should be Indian citizens.
• Candidates have to pass the higher secondary examination with 50% marks in Biology/ Mathematics separately and Biology/ Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together.

Relaxation in marks

• Candidates belonging to socially and economically backward classes have a relaxation of 5% marks in the qualifying examination.
• They only need 45% marks in Mathematics/ Biology and 45% marks in Mathematics/ Biology, Physics and Chemistry put together.

KEAM Nativity Based Eligibility

KEAM Eligibility on the Basis of Nativity

All the candidates who want to appear for KEAM 2025 should be of Indian nationality. Person of Indian Origin (PIO)/ Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) can also be treated as Indian Citizens. But they can’t be considered for reservations. Candidates who want to take admissions to professional courses will be categorized as Keralite, Non- Keralite Category I (NK I) and Non- Keralite Category II (NK II).

Keralite

• Those candidates who are of a Kerala Origin are considered to be a Keralite.
• Also, the children of all Indian Service (AIS) Officers (Non- Keralite) allotted to the Kerala Cadre are also considered as Kerala Origin. But they won’t be eligible for any kind of reservation.
• In order to show that the candidates are of Kerala Origin, they have to produce a certificate showing their father or mother was born in Kerala.

Eligibility for Non-Keralite I

The candidate who is not of Kerala origin but fulfils the following criteria will be categorized into Non-Keralite category I (NK I ).

• Those candidates who have undergone qualifying course in Kerala and who is a son/daughter of a Non-Keralite person belonging to some government sector or in Defence sector posted in Kerala.
• Those candidates who have undergone qualifying course in Kerala and who is a son/daughter of a Non-Keralite person is serving or served the government of Kerala for a minimum period of 2 years.
• A candidate who is not of Kerala origin but is a resident of the state of Kerala for a duration of 5 years within the period of 12 years of study.
• A candidate who is not of Kerala origin but has undergone his/her studies in Kerala from Standard 8th to 12th.

NOTE: Non-Keralite Category I candidates will not be considered for any kind of reservation or any kind of fees concession.

Eligibility for Non-Keralite II

• Those candidates who didn’t come under the category of Keralite or in Non-Keralite category- I can be considered as Non-Keralite category-II. Such candidates are eligible for taking admission in government or self-financing Engineering colleges in Kerala. They can either take a government seat or management seat for admission.
• But Non-Keralite category-II will only be considered in government seats in government-controlled self-financing colleges only when the candidates of Keralite category and the candidates of Non- Keralite category I are not available for admission.
• “Non- Keralite category II” is not eligible for special or communal reservations and also fee concessions.

Documents to prove Nativity

Documents to prove Nativity for KEAM 2025

Candidates have to submit the printed copy of the Application form during their KEAM Counselling. They have to submit the documents which confirm the candidate's nativity if they apply under the Keralite or Non- Keralite category. The list of documents required to prove the nativity of the candidate is given below:

Documents Required for Keralite Category

In order to prove that the candidate is a Keralite, they have to submit any one of the below-given documents along with the printout of the application itself.

• True copy of SSLC certificate showing place of birth in Kerala.
• True copy of SSLC certificate of either of the parents showing place of birth in Kerala.
• True copy of the Passport of the candidate or either of his/her parents showing place of birth in Kerala.
• Birth Certificate of the candidate showing place of birth in Kerala.
• Certificate from Village Officer/Tehsildar showing place of birth in Kerala.
• Certificate from competent authority showing either of the parents is an All India Service Officer.

Documents Required for Non-Keralite Category I (NK I)

In order to prove that the candidate belongs to Non-Keralite Category I (NK I), they have to submit any one of the below-given documents along with the print out of the application itself.

• Certificate from the Head of Organisation where the parents of the candidate is/are working, and a Certificate from the Head of the Institution where the candidate is studying.
• Certificate from the Village Officer showing that the candidate is a resident of Kerala for a period of 5 years.
• Certificate from the Head of the Institution showing that the candidate has undergone schooling from VIII to XII.

Documents Required for Non-Keralite Category II (NK II)

They have to bring a “Certificate of Completion of Qualifying examination” to prove the nativity, and also a copy of their Passport.