KEAM Exam Guide 2026
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📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Criteria | Educational Qualifications |
|---|---|
| Engineering | A minimum aggregate grade of 50% in math, physics, and chemistry is required to pass the higher secondary test administered by the Board of Higher Secondary Education of Kerala. Additionally, candidates must obtain a 50% mark in math on their own. Candidates must have received a combined grade of 45% in mathematics, physics, and chemistry on their higher secondary exams from the Board of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala, in order to be admitted under the management quota. If an applicant has not studied chemistry, his or her performance in computer science will be considered. The applicant's biotechnology test scores will be taken into consideration even if they haven't studied chemistry or computer science. |
| Architecture | Candidates must pass the higher secondary exam or any other exam of a similar nature. A 10+3 diploma in any stream with mathematics as one of the subjects is also required of applicants for KEAM 2022. |
| B.Pharma | Candidates must get at least 50% on the combined higher secondary exam in Biology, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry in addition to Biology, Mathematics, and Physics separately. |
| Medical/ Allied Health Sciences | Candidates must pass class XIIth or any other higher secondary examination or an equivalent to it, with science subjects. |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Sl. No | Course | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | MBBS, BDS, BSMS | Must complete the "Board of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala higher "'s secondary exam with a combined 50% in Biology/Biotechnology, Physics, and Chemistry. Candidates must receive 50% compulsorily in Biology. |
| 2 | BAMS/ BHMS | Must clear the "Board of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala exam with an aggregate of 50% in Biology/Biotechnology, Physics, and Chemistry. Candidates must achieve 50% in Biology to be eligible for the exam. |
| 3 | BUMS | Must pass the higher secondary examination set by the board of Higher Secondary Education, Kerala with an aggregate of 50% marks in Biology/Biotechnology, physics and chemistry combined. |
| 4 | B.Sc (Honors). Agriculture, B.Sc (Honors) Forestry, BF Sc. Courses | Must successfully complete the higher secondary examination administered by the Kerala Board of Higher Secondary Education with an overall score of 50% in Biology/Biotechnology, Physics, and Chemistry. Individual candidates must receive 50% on the biology exam. |
| 5 | BVSc. and AH Course | Must successfully pass the Board of Higher Secondary Education of Kerala's higher secondary exam with a combined 50% in Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and English. |
| 6 | Engineering Courses | Must successfully complete the Board of Higher Secondary Education of Kerala's higher secondary examination with a combined 50% score in mathematics, physics, and chemistry. |
| 7 | Architectural Courses | Must pass the higher secondary test or any other exam that is similar. Additionally, applicants for KEAM 2022 must have earned a 10+3 diploma in any stream with mathematics as one of the courses. |
| 8 | Pharmacy courses | Must receive 50% or above on the higher secondary test in Biology and Mathematics separately as well as in Biology and Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry combined. |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is the maximum age for KEAM 2025?
As of December 31, 2024, applicants for KEAM 2025 must be at least 17 years old. There is no exception for the minimum age requirement, and the exam has no higher age limit.
Q2.Will there be any leniency on grades for students from underprivileged classes in KEAM 2025?
Yes. Candidates from the socially disadvantaged backward category will be eligible for KEAM 2025 with a 5% relaxation.
Q3.How much math do I need to score in order to be qualified for engineering courses through KEAM 2025?
In order to qualify for engineering courses through the higher secondary school, candidates must receive at least a 50% in mathematics.
Q4.What minimal score must you have in order to apply for KEAM 2025?
50% overall in mathematics, physics, and chemistry for engineering courses in KEAM 2025. Additionally, candidates must obtain 50% in mathematics on their own. Candidates must have successfully completed the NEET and NATA exams in order to be admitted to the medical and architecture programmes. This page will be updated if the minimal marks for KEAM 2025 change.
Q5.What are the documents required for the Kerelite candidates?
A genuine SSLC certificate with Kerala listed as the birthplace, a legitimate copy of either parent's SSLC certificate demonstrating their Kerala birthplace. a true copy of the applicant's passport or the passports of either of his or her parents attesting to the applicant's birth in Kerala, The candidate was born in Kerala, according to her birth certificate, On a certificate issued by the village official or tehsildar, the place of birth in Kerala is state, and a certificate from a reputable organisation serves as proof that either one parent is an All India Service Officer or both parents are some essential documents.
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