KEAM 2021 is an annual, state-level entrance exam to undergraduate programs in Engineering in about 150+ institutions in Kerala. The examination is conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Examination (CEE), under the Government of Kerala.

• KEAM is an offline, pen-paper mode test conducted over two days for Papers 1 and 2. Wherein Paper 1 covers Physics and Chemistry, and Paper 2 covers Mathematics.
• Candidates who are looking to gain admission in the B. Pharma program need to qualify only Paper. The minimum age of a KEAM applicant should be 17 years as on 31st December 2021.
• Application Process is online and can be accessed through the official website https://cee.kerala.gov.in, tentatively from the first week of February 2021.
• CEE defines the Eligibility Criteria for KEAM applicants into three categories: Keralite, Non-Keralite Category I (NK I), and Non-Keralite Category II (NK II).
• KEAM Result can be accessed on the official website along with Cutoffs and closing ranks for the colleges in Kerala.

The exam was earlier used to be conducted for admission into Engineering, Architecture and Medical programs. However, since NEET has been mandatory throughout the country for medical programs and NATA for degrees is Architecture, hence, KEAM is being conducted only as an Engineering entrance for Kerala colleges.

KEAM 2021 Exam Highlights

KEAM 2021 Exam Dates

The official notification for KEAM 2021 is expected to be released by the CEE on the official website around November 2020. Considering the timeline for the examination over the past couple of years, a tentative schedule of events for KEAM 2021 can be chalked thus:

Please note that the above timeline is strictly tentative in nature and the final schedule for KEAM 2021 will be released only with the official notification.

KEAM 2021 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility criteria for KEAM 2021 as specified by CEE can be listed thus:

Citizenship: Applicant must be a citizen of India. However, PIO/ OCI cardholders can also apply for the examination.

Age: There is no upper age limit but applicants should be of at least 17 years of age as on December 31, 2021.

Domicile Status: CEE, for admission purpose, categorizes candidates on the basis of their nativity, into three categories-

1. Keralites are candidates that are domicile of Kerala. Wards of All India Services Officers posted under the Kerala cadre are also considered as a part of this category, provided a proof of service document of the parents in Kerala is presented in support of the claim.
2. Non – Keralite 1 or NK 1 category candidate are those who have lived in Kerala for at least 5 years during the study period of 12 years. Wards of non-Keralite parents who are either in defense services or are GOI employee also comes under the purview of this category.
3. Non – Keralite 2 or NK 2 category covers all the candidates who do not qualify the above two categories and will be considered for admission through management quota in self – financing colleges controlled by the Government.

Qualifying Examination: KEAM applicants should have qualified class 12th or equivalent exam from a recognized board having scored a minimum of 50% marks in PCM with an individual score of at least 50% in Mathematics. Students appearing for their 12th Board examination are also eligible to apply.

KEAM 2021 Application Process

Registration process for KEAM 2021 is expected to start in the first week of February 2021. CEE will release the date for the availability of the application form and start of the registration process through an official notification. The entire process is conducted online on www.cee-kerala.org. Applicants should keep the following documents handy proceeding with the registration process:

1. A valid Email ID and an active Mobile Number.
2. Scanned images of Applicant’s Photograph, Signature and Left-Hand Thumb Impression (as per specifications).
3. Mark sheet of Class 10th.
4. Income Certificate
5. Category Certificate (if claiming reservation)
6. Community Certificate

Steps to fill Online Application Form for KEAM 2021:

Step 1: Register using a valid email id and active mobile number on the KEAM Application portal. A system-generated unique Application Number will be allotted to each applicant who in turn needs to provide with a password of minimum 8 characters.

Step 2: Candidates need to re-login to the KEAM application portal using the system-generated Application ID and password in order to fill the KEAM Application Form. Mandatory details like qualification, contact, category and reservation information will have to be filled in the application form. Please note that you have the advantage of ‘Save and Preview’ before final submission of the form.

Step 3: Upload scanned images of your recent photograph, specimen signature, and left thumb impression as per the specifications given below:

Step 4: You can pay the Application Fee online using Debit/Credit Card or Internet Banking or offline through a Demand Draft.

Step 5: Once the payment is done and application form is filled and reviewed, candidates should get prints of the form for record as well as send a physical copy to the CEE.

In the copy that is to be sent to CEE, you must:

1. Affix your recent photograph of dimensions 3.5 x 4.5 cm in the designated position.
2. Place your left thumb impression in the provided space.
3. Sign the form and also get it signed by your parents/ guardian.
4. Get the form attested by either the Head of your school/ college or by a Gazetted Officer.

Step 6: Post the application form print out, along with all supporting documents to The Commissioner for Entrance Examination, 5th Floor, Housing Board Buildings, Santhi Nagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 695 001

KEAM 2021 Application Fee

The tentative application fee for KEAM 2021 is tabulated below:

KEAM 2021 Form Correction

Applicants are allowed a short ‘Form Correction Window’, in case they wish to make any changes to some specific details in the KEAM Form. CEE allows this facility only once, after the form submission deadline is over, and for a very short period of time. Changes can be made through the KEAM Application portal, in sections such as Communication Address, Uploaded Images, ID details, etc. The steps involved in Form Correction are:

1. Login to the KEAM application portal using Application Number and password.
2. Make the intended changes in the Form and submit.
3. Take a print out of the re-submitted application form.

KEAM 2021 Admit Card

KEAM Admit Card is an important document with information like the Applicant’s name, roll number, exam center and timings along with exam day instructions printed on it. Not only is it mandatory to carry the KEAM Admit Card in person on the exam day, but it will also be required to be presented during counseling and admission.

CEE releases Admit Card available on its official website for candidates to download and take prints. Please note that the KEAM Admit Card will not be sent to you by post or any other means. You would be able to access the KEAM 2021 Admit Card tentatively by the first week of April 2021.

You need to enter your KEAM Application number and your DoB to access the Admit Card.

KEAM 2021 Exam Center

KEAM is conducted in multiple centers all over Kerala as well as select metro cities like Mumbai and New Delhi and one international location, i.e., Dubai. At the time of KEAM application, candidates are required to choose their preferred exam center. Through CEE tries to accommodate the applicants’ choice in terms of exam centers, however their decision in this regard is the final.

Applicants will do well to visit their assigned exam center a day before the exam to avoid any confusion on the D-day. Also, please bear in mind that no reading materials, mobile phones, etc. are not allowed inside the exam hall.

KEAM 2021 Exam Pattern

KEAM 2021 Exam Pattern highlights are presented below:

KEAM 2021 Syllabus

CEE prescribes the KEAM Syllabus as that of 10+2 or equivalent level. A brief syllabus outline is presented below:

KEAM Result 2021

CEE publishes KEAM Result on its website in the form of rank lists, which includes Application Number, Candidate Name, Subject-wise Marks secured, Normalized score and Rank. Rank list for Engineering and B. Pharm will be published separately.

You will be able to download your KEAM Result in the following way:

1. Access your KEAM candidate login using the application number and DOB/ Password
2. Check your KEAM 2021 Results and download your Rank Card.

KEAM 2021 Counselling Process

KEAM 2021 counseling process is expected to start by the 3rd week of June 2021. CEE will conduct the counseling sessions until all the seats are filled. Candidates who feature in the CEE Merit List are required to register online for the counseling sessions. You can also register for the same at the designated facilitation centers specified in the KEAM information booklet.

At the time of registration for counseling, details like the course and college preferences have to be specified by the candidates. During counseling, once a seat is allotted, you are required to submit the admission fee to confirm your seat. Please bear in mind that in case you fail to remit the fee/ join the college, you will not be eligible for any further seat allotment in any stream.

KEAM 2021 Seat Allotment

KEAM seat allotment is done through the Centralized Admission Process (CAP) alongside the counseling sessions. Allotment of Seats depends on several factors, namely,

1. Seat Availability
2. Merit list
3. Candidate preferences