KEAM 2024 Exam Details: Dates, Syllabus, Registration

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OVERVIEW OF KEAM EXAM DETAILS 2024

KEAM (Kerala Engineering, Architecture, and Medical) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE), Government of Kerala, for admissions to various professional courses offered by participating institutes in the state of Kerala, India. The exam is divided into sections of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. The exam is based on topics from Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry standard to Class 12th or equivalent examination. The exam is conducted in the state of Kerala, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Dubai. The exam is conducted in the online mode, i.e. computer-based test this year.

KERALA ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE, AND MEDICAL (KEAM) – IMPORTANT DATES

KEAM 2024 Notification was released on the official website on 27th March 2024. Candidates can apply online from 27th March 2024 to the last date 17th April 2024. Candidates must frequently check EaseTolearn to be updated on important and recent KEAM 2024 exam notifications.

  • Release of KEAM Notification 2024 – 27th March 2024
  • Starting date of KEAM Application Form 2024 – 27th March 2024
  • Last date to submit KEAM Application Form 2024 – 17th April 2024
  • KEAM Last date for receipt of printout of KEAM 2024 application along with supporting documents 2024- 24th April 2024
  • Release of KEAM admit card– 20th May 2024
  • KEAM examination date 2024 – 1st June 2024 to 9th June 2024
  • KEAM Result Declaration 2024 – 20th June 2024
  • KEAM Counselling/ Centralised Allotment Process 2024 – To be announced

NOTE: The CEE examinations will only be conducted for admission to Engineering courses.

  • Candidates seeking admission to any of the Medical & Allied courses must take and pass the NEET- UG 2024 exam conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education.
  • Admission to B.Pharm courses is determined on the scores obtained in the PAPER-1 (Physics & Chemistry) section of the KEAM Exam.

KEAM Eligibility Criteria 2024

KEAM Nationality Requirements 2024:

  • Only candidates with Indian citizenship are eligible to apply for KEAM 2024.
  • Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)/ Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) will also be considered as Indian, but they will not be able to apply for any other kind of reservation.
  • Candidates seeking admissions to professional courses will be categorized as Keralite, Non-Keralite Category I (NK I) and Non-Keralite Category II (NK II).
  • Keralite: Candidates of Kerala origin are categorized as Keralite.
  • Non-Keralite Category I (NK I): Children of Central government employees, including defence personnel, working in Kerala; and of state government employees belonging to other states who have worked at least two years in Kerala.
  • Non-Keralite Category II (NK II): Candidates who are not covered under the Keralite or Non-Keralite Category I (NK I) categories.
  • Candidates who have not established permanent residency in Kerala but have completed five years of their education in the state, including those who do not possess a Kerala domicile certificate but have finished or are currently pursuing their studies from the 8th standard onwards in Kerala, are also eligible to apply.

KEAM Age Criteria 2024:

  • Candidates must have completed 17 years of age as on December 31, 2024. There is no relaxation for minimum age and there is no upper limit for the exam.

KEAM Educational Qualification 2024:

For Engineering Courses:

[Including B.Tech (Agri. Engg.) and B.Tech (Food Technology) courses under the Kerala Agricultural University, B.Tech (Dairy Technology) and B.Tech (Food Technology) courses under Kerala Veterinary & Animal Sciences University and B.Tech (Food Technology) course under Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies]

  1. Candidates must qualify for the higher secondary examination or equivalents from the recognized board.
  2. They need to secure a minimum of 45% marks in above subjects.
  3. The candidates must have Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and Chemistry as optional subject. If the candidate does not have a Chemistry subject, their scores in Computer Science/ Bio-Technology or Biology will be considered.

For Architecture course:

  1. Candidates must have completed 12th grade or an equivalent examination from the Kerala Board of Higher Secondary Education or any other recognized board.
  2. Candidates must have obtained a minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry or passed 10+3 Diploma Examination with Mathematics as compulsory subject with at least 50 % marks in aggregate are eligible.
  3. Candidates must have a valid NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) scorecard.
  4. Candidates should have passed the 10+2 or equivalent exam with Mathematics as one of the subjects.

KEAM How to Apply 2024

To apply for KEAM 2024, you need to follow these steps:

  1. Visit the official website of KEAM 2024 at cee.kerala.gov.in.
  2. Register yourself by providing the required details such as your name, date of birth, email address, and mobile number.
  3. After successful registration, log in to your account using your credentials.
  4. Fill in the application form by providing your personal details, educational qualifications, and contact information.
  5. Upload the scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and left-hand thumb impression in the prescribed format.
  6. Pay the application fee through the available payment modes.
  7. Review your application form and submit it.
  8. Take a printout of the application form for future reference.

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KEAM Application Fee 2024

The KEAM application fee for 2024 is as follows:

Options

Course Names

General Category (INR)

SC Category (INR)

ST Category (INR)

A

Engineering only/ B. Pharm. only/both

875

375

Nil

B

Architecture only/Medical & Allied only/both

625

250

Nil

C

Both A and B

1125

500

Nil

Note:

  • The application fee can be paid online through credit card/ debit card/ Internet Banking.
  • The application fee is non-refundable.

KEAM Admit Card 2024

  • The KEAM 2024 admit card will be released on May 20, 2024, by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala.
  • The KEAM 2024 admit card download link will be available at the official website, cee.kerala.gov.in.
  • Candidates will require their KEAM login credentials to download the admit card of KEAM 2024.
  • The KEAM admit card will contain important information about the KEAM exam date and timings, candidate's details, exam centre details, and more.
  • Candidates must carry the KEAM admit card to the KEAM exam centre. No candidate will be allowed to enter the exam hall without the KEAM hall ticket 2024.

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FAQs related to KEAM Exam 2024:

  1. What is KEAM?
    • KEAM stands for Kerala Engineering, Architecture, and Medical entrance exam. It is conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala for admission to various professional degree courses in the state of Kerala.

  1. What courses does KEAM cover?
    • KEAM is primarily for admission to undergraduate programs in engineering, architecture, medical, and allied health science courses.

  1. Who can apply for KEAM?
    • Candidates who have completed or are appearing in the final year of their Higher Secondary Examination or its equivalent with subjects Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are eligible to apply for engineering and architecture courses. For medical and allied health science courses, candidates need to have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in their Higher Secondary Examination.

  1. How to apply for KEAM?
    • Candidates can apply for KEAM online through the official website of CEE Kerala. They need to register, fill in the application form, upload required documents, and pay the application fee.

  1. What is the exam pattern for KEAM Engineering?
    • The KEAM exam consists of Physics & Chemistry and Mathematics. Question paper has 150 questions, and the total duration for each paper is 3 hours. The questions are of multiple-choice type.

  1. Is there negative marking in KEAM?
    • Yes, there is a negative marking scheme in KEAM. For every incorrect answer, 1 marks will be deducted.

  1. What is the syllabus for KEAM?
    • The syllabus for KEAM is based on the Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) curriculum of the Kerala State Education Board. It includes topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics depending on the course for which the candidate is applying.

  1. When is the KEAM exam conducted?
    • The KEAM exam is usually conducted in the month of April every year.

  1. How is the KEAM rank calculated?
    • The KEAM rank is calculated based on the marks obtained by the candidate in the entrance examination. The rank list is prepared considering the score in the entrance test and the marks obtained in the qualifying examination.

  1. What are the participating institutes for KEAM?
    • Various government and private institutes in Kerala offering engineering, architecture, medical, and allied health science courses participate in the KEAM admission process.