KEAM 2026 Registration Begins @cee.kerala.gov.in; Apply by January 31

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Content Writer | Updated On - Jan 5, 2026

Application fees for Engineering and B.Pharm are Rs. 925 (General) or Rs. 400 (SC). Architecture and Medical are Rs. 650/260. ST is free. UAE centers add a Rs. 16,000 surcharge for all applicants.

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has commenced the registration process for KEAM 2026 today, January 5, 2026. This entrance exam is the gateway for students seeking admission into various professional degree programs in Kerala.

KEAM 2026 provides admission to the following categories of courses: UG Courses: B.Tech (Engineering), B.Arch (Architecture), B.Pharm (Pharmacy), MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BSMS, BUMS (Medical & Allied), Agriculture, Forestry, Veterinary, and Fisheries.

KEAM 2026 Application Fee

Course Opted	General (Other than SC/ST)	Scheduled Caste (SC)	Scheduled Tribe (ST)
(a) Engineering only	Rs. 925/-	Rs. 400/-	Nil
(b) B. Pharm	Rs. 925/-	Rs. 400/-	Nil
(c) Architecture only	Rs. 650/-	Rs. 260/-	Nil
(d) Medical & Allied	Rs. 650/-	Rs. 260/-	Nil
(f) UAE Examination Centre*	Rs. 16,000/- + App Fee	Rs. 16,000/- + App Fee	Rs. 16,000/-

Image Source: KEAM 2026 @cee.kerala.gov.in

KEAM 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Registration Starts	January 5, 2026
Last Date to Apply	January 31, 2026
Last Date to Upload Certificates	February 7, 2026
KEAM Exam (Engineering/Pharmacy)	April 17 to April 23, 2026
Declaration of Result	By May 10, 2026

For more information, students can visit the official website, cee.kerala.gov.in. For easy access, the link is given below.

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KEAM 2026 Application Portal

Image Source: KEAM 2026 @cee.kerala.gov.in

KEAM 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Nationality: Candidates must be Indian citizens. PIO/OCI candidates are also eligible but cannot claim a reservation.
Age: Applicants must be at least 17 years old as of December 31, 2026.
Academic Qualification: Engineering: Must have passed 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and Chemistry as an optional subject with at least 45% aggregate marks.
- Pharmacy: Must have passed 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects.
- Medical & Allied: Admission is based on NEET-UG 2026 scores, but registration on the CEE portal is mandatory.
- Architecture: Admission is based on NATA scores and 10+2 marks.

KEAM 2026 Selection Process

Engineering: Based on an equal weightage (50:50) of the KEAM Entrance Exam score and the marks obtained in Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry in the 12th Standard.
Medical/Architecture: Based on NEET-UG/NATA scores, respectively, followed by centralized counseling.
Centralized Allotment Process (CAP): Allotments are done through a single-window system based on the ranks and options filed by candidates.

KEAM 2026-How to Apply?

Registration: Create a profile with a valid email and mobile number.
Candidates must visit the official website: cee.kerala.gov.in.
Fill Application: Enter personal and academic details.
Upload Documents: Upload a recent photograph, signature, and nativity/category certificates (PDF format).
Pay Fee: Pay via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or E-challan.
Print Acknowledgement: Keep a copy of the confirmation page for future use.

For more information, students can visit the official website, cee.kerala.gov.in. For more updates like this, check collegedunia.com