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KEAM 2023 Eligibility - Qualification, Age, Reservation and Domicile
KEAM 2023 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 2023 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). However, if any changes in KEAM 2023 Eligibility criteria are made, it will be notified here.
- KEAM 2023 is expected to be conducted in the April 2023. CheckKEAM 2023 Exam Dates
- Eligibility Criteria specify various parameters like Nationality, Domicile, Qualifying Marks, Age, Relaxation in marks, etc.
- Applicants should have completed 17 years of age as on December 31, 2023. There is no relaxation for minimum age and there is no upper limit for the exam.
- Only Indian Nationals can apply for KEAM. However, OCI (Overseas Citizens of India) and PIO (Persons of Indian Origin) candidates will also be treated at par with Indian Citizens for the limited purpose of admission.
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KEAM 2023 Eligibility Criteria Highlight
| Criteria | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian Citizens including OCI (Overseas Citizens of India) and PIO (Persons of Indian Origin) |
| Age | Candidate should complete 17 years of age on December 31, 2023 |
| Qualifying Marks | Must have secured a minimum 50% marks in Mathematics as well as 50% marks in aggregate in Physics and Chemistry |
| Qualification for B.Tech | Must have passed HSC exam of Kerala or its equivalent with 50% marks in Mathematics or Biology |
| Relaxation in marks | Candidates from the socially backward category will have 5% relaxation |
| Domicile | Candidates belonging to Keralite, Non- Keralite Category I (NK I) and Non-Keralite Category-II (NK II) have to produce a nativity certificate. |
KEAM 2023 Exam Dates
Candidates preparing for the entrance examination must know about the dates of KEAM 2023. Tabulated below are the tentative dates of the exam:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Availability of KEAM Application form | 1st week of February 2023 |
| Last date to apply for KEAM 2023 | 4th week of February 2023 |
| Admit Card Release | 2nd week of April 2023 |
| Exam Date for Paper 1 (Physics and Chemistry) | Last week of April 2023 |
| Exam Date for Paper 2 (Mathematics) | Last week of April 2023 |
| Declaration of Result | Last week of May 2023 |
| Commencement of Counselling | June 2023 |
KEAM 2023 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, 2023. 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 2023. 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 NEETqualifiers 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 2023.
- Along with the above-given eligibility criteria, candidates need to qualify NATA 2023 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 Eligibility on the Basis of Nativity
All the candidates who want to appear for KEAM 2023 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 for KEAM 2023
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.
KEAM 2023 Eligibility FAQs
Ques. I am a Non-Keralite candidate. Can I apply for KEAM 2023?
Ans. Yes. Non-Keralite candidates are also eligible to apply for KEAM 2023. Non Keralites are divided into 2 categories i.e NK I & II. Non-Keralite Category I candidates will not be considered for any kind of reservation or any kind of fees concession. Non- Keralite category II is also not eligible for special or communal reservations and also fee concessions.
Ques. What is the age limit for KEAM 2023?
Ans. To apply for KEAM 2023, Applicants should have completed 17 years of age as on December 31, 2023. There is no relaxation for minimum age and there is no upper limit for the exam.
Ques. What are the minimum marks required to apply for KEAM 2023?
Ans. For engineering courses in KEAM 2023, 50% marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together. Also, candidates need to secure 50% marks in Mathematics separately. For admission in Medical and architecture courses, candidates should have passed NEET and NATA respectively. Any changes in minimum marks for KEAM 2023 will be updated here.
Ques. Will there be any relaxation in marks in KEAM 2023 for students of backward classes?
Ans. Yes. Candidates from the socially backward category will have 5% relaxation for KEAM 2023 eligibility.
Ques. How much do I need to score in maths in my higher secondary exams in order to be eligible for engineering courses through KEAM 2023?
Ans. Candidates need to score at least 50% in mathematics in their higher secondary exams in order to be eligible for engineering courses through KEAM 2023.
Ques. What are the required academic qualifications for MBBS through KEAM 2023?
Ans. The following academic requirements need to be met for admission to MBBS courses through KEAM 2023
- 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 NEETqualifiers for the same academic sessions are eligible to apply for the exam.
Ques. Are people residing outside India eligible for KEAM 2023?
Ans. Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)/ Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) are eligible for KEAM 2023 along with other Indian nationals.
Ques. What are the documents required to prove KEAM 2023 eligibility under the Keralite category?
Ans. Candidates applying for KEAM 2023 through the Keralite eligibility category need to provide the following documents
- 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.
*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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