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KEAM 2025 Exam Pattern: The Commissioner for Entrance Examination (CEE) revised the KEAM exam pattern in the previous academic session. KEAM 2025 will be held in computer-based test mode and there will be one paper with three sections (Maths, Physics, Chemistry) for BTech candidates and two (Physics, Chemistry) for BPharm candidates. The KEAM 2025 entrance exam for engineering courses will consist of 150 questions, with Mathematics having 75 questions, Physics having 45 questions and Chemistry having 30 questions. Candidates will have 180 minutes to complete the exam. For candidates appearing for KEAM 2025 BPharm ONLY, the entrance exam will have 45 questions in Physics and 30 questions in Chemistry, to be completed within 90 minutes. Each correct answer will fetch candidates four marks, while every incorrect answer will result in a deduction of one mark.
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Before we move ahead towards the detailed KEAM exam pattern, candidates must understand the exam syllabus. KEAM syllabus usually consists of topics taught in Class XI and Class XII. However, to get an insight into the Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects, candidates must download the KEAM syllabus 2025. Candidates can check the detailed KEAM 2025 exam pattern on this page.
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Q: Â What is paper 1 of KEAM?
There is no paper 1 or paper 2 in KEAM anymore. As per the revised KEAM exam pattern to be followed from 2024 onwards, KEAM will not have two papers anymore. There will be one paper. The KEAM 2025 engineering candidates have to attempt a total of 150 questions. Mathematics will have 75 questions, Physics will have 45 questions and Chemistry will have 30 questions to be answered in 180 minutes. For KEAM 2025 BPharm ONLY candidates, the Entrance Examination will have a total of 75 questions; 45 questions in Physics and 30 questions in Chemistry to be answered in 90 minutes. For each correct response, candidates will be awarded FOUR marks, and for each incorrect response, ONE mark will be deducted.
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Q: Â What is the mode of KEAM exam?
KEAM exam has moved on to the online CBT mode from 2024 onwards. The Commissioner of Entrance Examinations has received approval from the government of Kerala to conduct KEAM in CBT mode. KEAM exam pattern has been changed and KEAM 2025 will be held in computer based test mode and there will be one paper. The KEAM entrance exam for engineering courses will consist of 150 questions, with Mathematics having 75 questions, Physics having 45 questions and Chemistry having 30 questions. Candidates will have 180 minutes to complete the exam. For candidates appearing for KEAM BPharm ONLY, the entrance exam will have 45 questions in Physics and 30 questions in Chemistry, to be completed within 90 minutes. Each correct answer will fetch candidates four marks, while every incorrect answer will result in a deduction of one mark.
Upvote Q: Â What is the paper 2 of KEAM?
There is no paper 1 or paper 2 in KEAM anymore. As per the revised KEAM exam pattern to be followed from 2024 onwards, KEAM will not have two papers anymore. There will be one paper. The KEAM 2025 engineering candidates have to attempt a total of 150 questions. Mathematics will have 75 questions, Physics will have 45 questions and Chemistry will have 30 questions to be answered in 180 minutes. For KEAM 2025 BPharm ONLY candidates, the Entrance Examination will have a total of 75 questions; 45 questions in Physics and 30 questions in Chemistry to be answered in 90 minutes. For each correct response, candidates will be awarded FOUR marks, and for each incorrect response, ONE mark will be deducted.
Upvote Q: Â Is KEAM an online CBT exam or an offline pen and paper-based exam?
KEAM was an offline exam until 2023. Candidates had to attempt the exam in pen and paper mode. All entries in OMR answer sheet are to be made with blue or black ink BALL POINT PEN only. However, from 2024 onwards, KEAM transitioned to CBT mode.
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Check the KEAM exam pattern highlights below:
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode |
Computer based test |
| Number of Papers |
1 |
| Question Paper type |
Objective (MCQs) |
| Total no. of questions per paper |
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| Marks awarded for correct answer |
4 |
| Marks deducted for wrong answer |
1 |
| Total marks per paper |
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| Exam duration for each paper |
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| Medium of language |
English only |
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Q: Â Will marks be deducted for questions not attempted in KEAM?
Upvote Q: Â How many questions will be there in KEAM?
The KEAM 2025 engineering paper will have a total of 150 questions. Mathematics will have 75 questions, Physics will have 45 questions and Chemistry will have 30 questions to be answered in 180 minutes. For KEAM 2025 BPharm ONLY candidates, the Entrance Examination will have a total of 75 questions; 45 questions in Physics and 30 questions in Chemistry to be answered in 90 minutes.
Upvote Q: Â Is there any negative marking in KEAM?
Upvote Q: Â What is the KEAM marking scheme?
Upvote Detailed KEAM Exam Pattern 2025
The pattern of the exam states that the KEAM question papers comprise objective-type questions (MCQ). For each question asked, five answers will be suggested but, only one of them will be correct. For every correct response in the Engineering and Medical Entrance Examinations, candidates will be awarded four marks and for each wrong response, one mark will be deducted from the candidate’s total score.
Take a look at the detailed KEAM 2025 Engineering exam pattern below:
- Exam Mode:Â Computer Based Test
- Number of Papers:Â 1
- Question Paper type:Â Objective (MCQs)
- Total number of questions:Â 150
- Marks awarded for correct answer:Â 4
- Marks deducted for wrong answer:Â 1
- Total marks:Â 600
- Exam duration for Engineering:Â 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 2025 BPharm exam pattern below:
- Exam Mode:Â Computer Based Test
- Number of Papers:Â 1
- Question Paper type:Â Objective (MCQs)
- Total number of questions:Â 75
- Marks awarded for correct answer:Â 4
- Marks deducted for wrong answer:Â 1
- Total marks:Â 300
- Exam duration for BPharm:Â 90 mins
| Subject |
Total no. of questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Physics |
45 |
180 |
| Chemistry |
30 |
120 |
| Total |
75 |
300 |
 KEAM Marking Scheme
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. Â
- Candidates will be awarded 4 marks for every correct answer
- 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer  Â
- 4 marks will be awarded to candidates for marking every accurate answer
- No marks will be deducted for not attempting a question  Â
- In case a candidate has marked two answers for a single question in the OMR sheet, negative marking will be applicable regardless of either of the answers being right or wrong.
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Upvote Q: Â What is the duration of KEAM exam?
As per the revised KEAM exam pattern, KEAM engineering exam will be hedl for a duration of 180 minutes and the BPharm paper will be held for a duration of 90 minutes. Candidayes have to appear for Phyics, Chemistry and Maths for engineering exam and for only Phyics and Chemistry for the Bphar paper.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 4 days ago
Yes, you can get admission to the B.E. / B.Tech courses at Mangalam College of Engineering (MCE) without the KEAM exam, but it depends on the admission criteria set by the college. Some private engineering colleges in Kerala, including MCE, allow direct admission or admission through management quot
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The KEAM cutoff for admission to the Royal College of Engineering and Technology may vary each year based on factors like the number of applicants, difficulty of the exam, and available seats. To get accurate and updated information, it is recommended to check the official website of the college or
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Yes, you can get admission to the B.E. / B.Tech course at Baselios Mathews II College of Engineering without KEAM, provided you have a valid JEE Main score. The college accepts both JEE Main and KEAM scores for admission, so if you have a good score in JEE Main, you can apply directly without appear
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The KEAM cutoff for SCMS School of Engineering and Technology (SSET) varies each year and depends on several factors such as the category of the applicant, the programme chosen, and the number of available seats. Typically, the closing ranks for different B.Tech courses at SCMS are as follows:
- Comput
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No, you cannot get admission to ILAHIA College of Engineering and Technology (ICET) in B.E. or B.Tech without qualifying for the Kerala Engineering Agriculture Medical Entrance Examination (KEAM). The Government of Kerala conducts KEAM, and admission to ICET is based on KEAM scores and the norms of
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No, admission to St. Joseph College of Engineering and Technology's B.E. or B.Tech programme is based on a valid score in the Kerala Engineering Agricultural Medical (KEAM) exam, followed by seat allotment. However, there are some colleges in India that offer direct admission to B.Tech programs with
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Here are the closing ranks for the B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering and B.Tech. in Food Engineering courses at Kelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology (KCAET) for the 2023 KEAM exam:
B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering: Round 1 closing rank was 11,325 and the last round closin
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The tentative date for the publication of KEAM 2025 scores is June 2025. The tentative dates for the release of the engineering rank list and the facility to submit and verify 10+2 marks are also July 2025.Â
The KEAM 2025 exam will be held from April 24 to 28, 2025. The registration process is expec
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The KEAM 2024 result was announced on June 26, 2024. The rank list was released on July 11, 2024.Â
The KEAM 2025 result is expected to be released in June 2025. The exam is scheduled to take place from April 24 to 28, 2025 in Kerela, Mumbai, New Delhi, and Dubai.Â
The KEAM exam is an online CBT ent
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Answered 2 weeks ago
Generally, for admission to the B.E. / B.Tech courses at MES College of Engineering, the primary route is through the KEAM exam, which is conducted by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala. However, there are certain exceptions where direct admission may be possible.Â
Some private
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