Reportedly, over 1.13 lakh students will appear for the KEAM entrance examination from June 5 to June 10. KEAM will be held in CBT mode. Check exam timings, what to carry and what not to carry at the exam hall, important instructions, dress code etc here.
KEAM 2024 Exam Day Guidelines
KEAM 2024 Exam Day Guidelines: CEE Kerala will be conducting the computer-based exam for KEAM 2024 from June 5 to June 10. This year CEE has received around 1.13 lakh registrations for the exam, as pre the reports. KEAM 2024 will be held across 130 examination centres across all districts of the state, totalling 133 examination centres including Dubai, Delhi and Mumbai. CEE has also released a notice regarding the importance of valid ID proof to be produced by the candidates on team day. The Engineering Exam will be held from 2.00 PM to 5.00 PM on June 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. Students who have applied for admission to the Pharmacy course only should appear for the examination on June 10 from 3.30 PM to 5.00 PM. Apart from the KEAM 2024 admit card, students should carry any original identity proof such as a Driving License, Passport, PAN Card, Election ID, or Aadhaar Card. Candidates have to download the admit card with the revised schedule from the website of the Commissioner of Entrance Examination and present it at the examination centre with a valid ID card.
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Engineering candidates have to appear for KEAM 2024 as per the schedule below:
| Date / Day | Reporting Time | Exam Time |
|---|---|---|
| 05 June 2024 / Wednesday | 11.30 AM to 1.30 PM |
2.00 PM to 5.00 PM |
| 06 June 2024 / Thursday | 11.30 AM to 1.30 PM |
2.00 PM to 5.00 PM |
| 07 June 2024 / Friday | 11.30 AM to 1.30 PM |
2.00 PM to 5.00 PM |
| 08 June 2024 / Saturday | 11.30 AM to 1.30 PM |
2.00 PM to 5.00 PM |
| 09 June 2024 / Sunday | 11.30 AM to 1.30 PM |
2.00 PM to 5.00 PM |
Pharmacy candidates have to appear for KEAM 2024 as per the schedule below:
| Date / Day | Reporting Time | Exam Time |
|---|---|---|
| 10 June 2024 / Monday |
1 pm to 3 pm | 3:30 PM to 5 PM |
KEAM 2024 Exam Day Guidelines
- The admit card should be presented along with the original valid ID proof for verification at the examination venue. Use any one of the Valid Photo IDs: School Identity Card/Class 12 Board Admit Card with a photograph/Aadhaar Card/E-Aadhaar with a photograph/Voter ID Card/Bank Passbook with a Photograph/PAN card/Driving License/Passport/An Identification certificate with a photograph obtained from Gazetted officer/Head of institution of class 12 studied.
- To attend the Computer Based Test, the candidate must report at the reporting point of the venue as per the schedule above.
- The reporting point will be closed and no candidate shall be permitted to enter the examination hall after 1:30 pm for Engineering and 3:00 pm for Pharmacy only.
- Candidates should produce the Admit Card downloaded from the website of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations at the venues.
- The candidate will be allocated a seat in the examination hall after completing biometric verification, which includes a thumb impression and photo capture.
- Candidates who indulge in any unfair and improper conduct during the examination will be disqualified. Any gesture or conversation with other candidates in the Examination Hall shall be treated as improper conduct/malpractice activity and shall be dealt with as per the relevant provision in the Prospectus.
- Candidates are not permitted to carry any electronic devices, mobile phones, calculators, electronic watches, textual/printed/written materials, etc. in the examination hall.
- Sheets of paper for rough work will be provided in the examination hall. Candidates must write their Roll Number and Name at the top of the paper and put their signature also. This sheet should be returned to the Invigilator at the end of the exam.
- In the examination hall, candidates must put signatures on the Attendance Sheet provided by the Invigilator.
KEAM Dress Code 2024
The CEE doesn't specify a dress code for exam day, but candidates should steer clear of flashy attire and jewellery. Opt for simple clothing without excessive pockets to prevent malpractices and ensure comfort during the KEAM 2024 exam. Remember, personal items like bags are strictly forbidden inside the exam hall.
Q: What is KEAM seat reservation policy?
The percentage break-up of seats as per mandatory reservation is as follows:
- State Merit (some) - 60%
- Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) - 30%
- Ezhava (EZ) - 9%
- Muslim (MU) - 8%
- Other Backward Hindu (BH) - 3%
- Latin Catholic and Anglo Indian (LA) - 3%
- Dheevara and related communities (DV) - 2%
- Viswakarma and related communities (VK) - 2%
- Kusavan and related communities (KN) - 1%
- Other Backward Christian (BX) - 1%
- Kudumbi (KU) - 1%
- Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes - 10%
Q: Is CEE office conducting Medical Entrance Examination?
Q: When will the authority open the KEAM login window to verify class 12 marks?
The authority will open the KEAM login for submission/verification of class 12 marks online for those candidates who have qualified in KEAM . The dates for the same will be announced in due course. The KEAM rank list is prepared based on marks of qualifying exam marks and KEAM marks. The weightage of the qualifying exam marks and KEAM marks varies for rank lists PDF for Engineering, Architecture, B.Pharma MBBS / BDS / BHMS / BSMS / BUMS / Agriculture / Forestry / Veterinary / Co-operation & Banking / Climate Change & Environmental Science/ B.Tech Biotechnology (under KAU) / Fisheries and B.A. MS Equal weightage of 50:50 shall be given to the score obtained in the Entrance Examination for Engineering (Paper I & Paper II put together), and the grade/marks obtained in the final year of the qualifying examination for Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry put together, after effecting the standardization procedure.
KEAM 2024 Admit Card
Candidates have to carry the KEAM 2024 admit card to the exam hall. To download the KEAM admit card, candidates have to follow the following steps. After downloading the admit card, candidates have to print it and carry it to the exam hall.
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- Visit the official website of KEAM - cee.kerala.gov.in.
- Click on the KEAM candidate login page
- Entering your application number, password and access code
- The admit card will be displayed on the screen
- Download and take a printout of the admit card and preserve it for all future reference
Carry These Items on KEAM 2024 Exam Day
Besides the KEAM 2024 hall ticket, candidates are required to carry the following documents to the KEAM test centres for verification:
- Original valid ID proof for verification at the examination venue. Use any one of the Valid Photo IDs: School Identity Card/Class 12 Board Admit Card with a photograph/Aadhaar Card/E-Aadhaar with a photograph/Voter ID Card/Bank Passbook with a Photograph/PAN card/Driving License/Passport/An Identification certificate with a photograph obtained from Gazetted officer/Head of institution of class 12 studied.
- Photocopy of the ID proof
- Passport size photograph
It is mandatory for candidates to carry their exam admit card to the allotted KEAM test centre. Candidates who fail to do so will not be allowed to enter the exam centre.
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Do Not Carry These Items at KEAM 2024 Exam Hall
Candidates will not be permitted to take items such as:
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Correction fluid
- Calculator
- Logarithm table
- Electronic gadgets
- Mobile phones
KEAM 2024 Exam Pattern
KEAM 2024 will be objective type with Multiple Choice Questions and based on a single response. For each question, five suggested answers would be given, of which only one will be the most appropriate response. The candidate will have to select and mark the alphabet (A, B, C, D or E) corresponding to the most appropriate response in the OMR Answer Sheet.
Q: I forgot my KEAM password. What is the procedure to retrieve the password?
Using the link ‘Forgot Password’ in online application, you can reset your KEAM password. Application number, DOB, Security Question and answer of it should be provided for resetting the password.
Q: What is KEAM 2025 exam date?
The KEAM 2025 exam dates have been announced. The authorities will conduct the KEAM 2025 examination from April 24 to 28, 2025. For unforseen events, the authorities have kept April 22, 23, 29 and 30, 2025, as buffer days. For detailed information including the notification, prospectus, and other updates, please visit the official KEAM 2025 website at cee.kerala.gov.in.
Q: How do I check the KEAM exam date?
Candidates can check the KEAM exam date on the official webssite, and the date on which the candidates have to appear for the exam will be mentioned on the KEAM admit card.
Q: I can't login into the KEAM 2024 candidate profile. What should I do?
May be it's under maintenance or you have forgotten your login credentials or some technical issue that is causing you to not login on the KEAN website. If you've forgotten your password, use the "Forgot Password" or "Reset Password" option on the KEAM login page, follow the mentioned instructions to reset your password.
Q: Are rough sheets provided at KEAM exam centre?
Yes. Sheets of paper for rough work are provided in the examination hall. Candidates must write their Roll Number and Name at the top of the paper and put their signature also. This sheet should be returned to the Invigilator at the end of the exam.
Take a look at the detailed KEAM Engineering exam pattern below:
- Exam Mode: Computer Based Test
- Number of Papers: 1
- Question Paper type: Objective (MCQs)
- Total number of questions: 150
- Marks awarded for correct answer: 4
- Marks deducted for wrong answer: 1
- Total marks: 600
- Exam duration for Engineering: 180 mins
| Subject |
Total no. of questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Maths |
75 |
300 |
| Physics |
45 |
180 |
| Chemistry |
30 |
120 |
| Total |
150 |
600 |
Take a look at the detailed KEAM BPharm exam pattern below:
- Exam Mode: Computer Based Test
- Number of Papers: 1
- Question Paper type: Objective (MCQs)
- Total number of questions: 75
- Marks awarded for correct answer: 4
- Marks deducted for wrong answer: 1
- Total marks: 300
- Exam duration for BPharm: 90 mins
| Subject |
Total no. of questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics |
45 |
180 |
| Chemistry |
30 |
120 |
| Total |
75 |
300 |
KEAM Marking Scheme
In order to understand the KEAM question paper pattern, it is important to study the marking scheme in the exam. The exam marking scheme to understand the KEAM pass marks is similar to the JEE Main marking scheme.
- Candidates will be awarded 4 marks for every correct answer
- 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer
- No marks will be deducted for not attempting a question
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KEAM 2024 Exam Day: Do’s and Don’ts
KEAM 2024 Exam Day Do's and Don'ts
| Do's |
Don'ts |
|---|---|
| Ensure that you reach the examination hall at least 30 minutes before the exam |
Don’t carry any books or notebooks to the exam No candidate will be permitted to enter the examination hall, 30 minutes after the commencement of the examination. |
| Please ensure to keep your KEAM admit card with you during the exam |
Do not carry the following: Pencil/Geometry Box or any other stationery, Handbag, Purse, Any kind of paper or printed material, Eatables and Water (loose or packed), Electronic items and instruments such as Mobile Phone, Ear Phone, Microphone, Pager, Calculator. Instruments such as DocumentPen, Slide Ruler, Log Tables, Camera, Tape Recorder, any type of watch including Electronic Watches with facilities of calculator, any metallic item or electronic gadgets/ devices in the Examination Hall/Room There may not be any provision for safekeeping of valuables at the centre. |
| Candidates should bring Admit card, original ID proof and a ballpoint pen (either blue or black ink) |
Candidates will not be permitted to take items such as pencils, erasers, correction fluids, calculators, logarithm tables, electronic gadgets, mobile phones etc. into the examination hall. |
| Stay away from students who are doing last-minute revisions in the KEAM 2024 exam centre |
Please do not carry or wear any jewellery to the exam centre |
KEAM 2024 Exam Day Guidelines for Parents
- Parents will not be allowed to enter the KEAM exam venue.
- After dropping candidates in front of the venue, parents should immediately leave the premises and avoid traffic hindrances.
- Candidates coming out of the venue after the examination should be picked up from a safe place away from the gate of the venue.
- Parents will not be allowed to crowd in front of the venue or park their vehicles blocking smooth traffic. This has to be strictly followed.
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KEAM 2024
Result date
June 26, 2024
Rank list date
July 11, 2024
Where to check
cee.kerala.gov.in
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