KEAM Registration 2026: The Kerala Engineering, Architecture, and Medical Entrance Exam (KEAM) is an entrance test conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) in Kerala. The CEE officially releases the KEAM application form on its official website (cee.kerala.gov.in). Therefore, interested Candidates can simply visit the website to submit the application form online, which is available from 5 January 2026 to 31 January 2026 by 5 pm. The KEAM Exam is important for securing admissions to engineering, veterinary, MBBS, BDS, pharmacy, agriculture, and architecture courses in different colleges across Kerala.
Event | Date(s) |
| KEAM Registration 2026 Start Date | 5 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply for KEAM 2026 | 31 January 2026 |
| Last Date to Upload Documents | 7 February 2026 |
| KEAM 2026 Form Correction Windows | 13 - 21 March 2026 |
| KEAM 2026 Admit Card Release Date | 1 April 2026 |
| KEAM 2026 Exam Dates (Engineering/Pharmacy) | 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 April 2026 (2 PM to 5 PM) 13, 16, 24, 25 April 2026 (Buffer Day) |
| Release of Provisional Answer Key | 23 April 2026 |
| Last Date to Challenge Provisional Answer Key | 26 April 2026 |
| Release of Final Answer Key | 5 May 2026 |
| KEAM 2026 Result Declaration | 11 May 2026 |
| KEAM 2026 Rank List Release | By 20 June 2026 |
| KEAM 2026 Counselling Registration (Tentative) | July 2026* |
| KEAM 2026 Counselling and Seat Allotment | July – August 2026* |
*Note: The dates given in the table are subject to change. Therefore, candidates should regularly check the official website (cee.kerala.gov.in).
The KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical) 2026 application process began on 5 January 2026 and the last date to submit the form was 31 January 2026. During the application filling process, candidates are required to upload various documents such as a Class 10th certificate, DOB, and Nativity proof. Apart from this, the KEAM application form also requires candidates to upload other certificates and documents that can be submitted by 7 February 2026.
Furthermore, the KEAM registration fee ranges have been revised. General category candidates are required to pay INR 925 for Engineering or BPharm courses. Meanwhile, SC candidates will pay INR 400 and ST candidates are exempt from fees. For Architecture/Medical & Allied courses, General will pay INR 650 and SC will pay INR 260. Candidates taking the exam in UAE centres have to pay an extra INR 16,000. All fees must be paid online only.
How to Apply for KEAM Exam 2026?
Here is a simple stepwise guide on how candidates can fill out their KEAM application form:
Step 1- Register (One-Time Process): Candidates have to begin the online registration process by clicking "Registration" and accepting the terms. They have to enter their full name, date of birth, a valid email address and a mobile number. Next, they create a strong password with at least 8 characters, including one letter, one number, and one symbol like !@#. They will then have to confirm the password and submit the form. The system will send an OTP to verify details and it will generate an Application Number. Candidates must note down this number and password securely, as they will need them for all future logins.
Step 2- Fill the Application Form: Candidates will then have to log in using their Application Number and password. They will carefully enter all required details including personal information, address, academic marks from SSLC or Class 12, preferred courses like Engineering or BPharm and any reservation claims such as SC/ST categories. They can use the "Save & Preview" button to review everything for accuracy. Once satisfied, they need to click "Save & Finalize" to lock the form. Candidates should also note that no changes are possible after this step.
Step 3- Pay the Application Fee: Immediately after filling the form, candidates are required to pay the fee online through net banking, debit/credit card or challan, as no cash payments are allowed. The fee is INR 925 for General category (Engineering/BPharm), INR 400 for SC and free for ST. Candidates choosing UAE exam centres need to pay an extra INR 16,000.
Step 4- Upload Photo, Signature and Documents: In this step, candidates will upload a passport-size photo and signature in JPEG format (150x100 pixels, 1-100 KB each). They also have to upload mandatory documents: SSLC certificate for date of birth proof, Nativity certificate and reservation proofs if applicable. Multiple documents for one claim must be combined into a single PDF.
Step 5- Print the Acknowledgement Page: After completing Step 4, candidates can download and print the Application Acknowledgement page. They must keep this printout safe for future reference, as the office does not send copies by post.
Important Note: Candidates must submit complete applications with all required certificates to qualify for the exam, admission or reservations. They should check the Candidate Portal regularly for updates, defects, or notifications sent via email or SMS.
KEAM Registration Fee 2026
The application fees for KEAM exam 2026 vary based on the selected course and the candidate’s category. Additionally, candidates who choose the Dubai exam centre will need to pay an extra fee of INR 16000, excluding the standard application fee. The online payment option available for paying the KEAM registration fee includes using a Debit Card, a Credit Card, and Net banking.
Course(s) Applied For | General Category | SC Category | ST Category |
| Engineering only | INR 925 | INR 400 | Nil |
| BPharm only | INR 925 | INR 400 | Nil |
| Architecture only | INR 650 | INR 260 | Nil |
| Medical & Allied only | INR 650 | INR 260 | Nil |
| UAE Exam Centre (Additional) | INR 16,000 | INR 16,000 | INR 16,000 |
KEAM 2026 Documents Required
The following is the list of documents required to apply for the KEAM Exam 2026:
Category | Required Documents | Issued By |
| Mandatory for All | Passport-size photo (recent) | Self |
| Signature | Self | |
| SSLC/Class 10 certificate | School/Board | |
| Date of birth proof (if needed) | School/Hospital | |
| Reservation (SC/ST/OEC/SEBC/EWS) | Community/Caste certificate | Tahsildar/Village Officer |
| Non-Creamy Layer certificate | Village Officer | |
| Income certificate | Village Officer | |
| EWS certificate | Village Officer | |
| Special Quotas (Defence/PwD/Sports) | Ex-servicemen/Defence papers | Competent authority |
| Disability/UDID card | Medical board | |
| Sports/Koori/Muslim quota cert | Village Officer/Headmaster | |
| Others | Inter-caste marriage cert | Tahsildar |
| NRI sponsor docs | Self |
The KEAM 2026 application form correction window has been made available by the CEE, Kerala, to allow candidates to rectify errors in their submitted applications. Candidates can verify their details such as Name, Photo & Signature in application form as the correction window opened on 13 March 2026 and it will close on 21 March 2026 at 5 PM.
During these periods, candidates can log in to the KEAM candidate portal at cee.kerala.gov.in using their application number and password to correct details such as name, photograph and signature. Only specific details are permitted to be edited, and the correction facility will be available exclusively online. Applicants need to note that corrections after the deadline will not be accepted, and admit cards will not be issued if defects in essential documents like photographs or signatures are not rectified within the given timeframe.
How to access the KEAM 2026 Correction Window?
Here are the simple steps to follow to access the KEAM 2026 correction window:
Step 1: Go to the official CEE Kerala website (cee.kerala.gov.in).
Step 2: Click on the KEAM 2026 - Candidate Portal link.
Step 3: Enter your application number and password to access your profile.
Step 4: Review all the added details.
Step 5: Make all the necessary changes like re-uploading photographs, signatures, photographs, etc.
Step 6: Submit the correct details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fees vary by course and category. For example, the engineering or B.Pharm fee is INR 925 for General/OBC, INR 400 for SC, and nil for ST candidates.
Candidates can apply online through the official Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala website at cee.kerala.gov.in under the UG Admission section.
Yes, candidates can check their portal on cee.kerala.gov.in for defect memos. Then, they can upload corrections (e.g., name, photo, certificates) during the notified window via email/SMS. This is the only chance to edit the application form and no changes after the final deadline will be possible.
No, the application fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances.

