KEAM Pattern

The KEAM exam is an offline, pen and paper-based exam. The exam is conducted by CEE, Kerala. The Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) system marks the answers in the KEAM answer sheet.  The KEAM exam has two papers: Paper I: Physics and ChemistryPaper II: MathematicsThe exam is an objective type test with Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). For every question, five optional answers are given, but only one option is the most appropriate response.  The exam covers Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry subjects equivalent to that of the 10+2 level. The syllabus is not solely based on NCERT or any other textbook. 

KEAM 2025 is an objective type exam with Multiple Choice Questions based on a single response. For each question, five suggested answers would be given, of which only one will be the most appropriate response. 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.

Each KEAM question paper will have 4 versions as detailed below: Paper I Physics & Chemistry Versions - A1, A2, A3 & A4, and Paper II - Mathematics Versions - B1, B2, B3 & B4 Version means every question paper will have 4 versions. Each version of the question paper will differ from one another in some aspects like arrangement of questions, changes in data in the questions asked, etc. The question paper version will be printed on the top left margin of the facing sheet of the question paper. On receipt of the question paper the candidate should ensure that the Version Code printed in the Admit Card and in the question paper are the same.However, since 2024 when the KEAM exam transitioned to a computer based test format, the versions of KEAM question papers are no more applicable.

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 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 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.