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KEAM - Exam Pattern

Kerala Engineering, Architecture, Medical Entrance Examination

Form Date: 06 Apr - 10 May 2027 (Tentative)

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Form Date: 06 Apr - 10 May 2027

KEAM 2027 Exam Pattern: Know the Marking Scheme and Question Types

Updated On - September 15 2026 by Abhinandan Singh

KEAM 2027 Exam Pattern is crucial for understanding the marking scheme, paper mode, question paper type, and exam duration. The exam, conducted by CEE (Commissioner of Entrance Examination), is the gateway for admission to engineering courses in various colleges and institutions across Kerala. This comprehensive article presents all the essential details about the exam pattern, ensuring candidates are well-informed before appearing for the KEAM 2027 Exam. KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical) exam date is May 17, 2023.

KEAM 2027 Exam Pattern Explained: Get Familiar with the Test Structure and Syllabus Coverage

KEAM Exam Pattern
Exam NameKEAM
Exam CategoryUndergraduate
Exam LevelState Level
Conducting BodyCommissioner of Entrance Examination, Kerala (CEE)
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Mode of ExamOffline (Pen-paper based)
Number of Papers2
Paper 1Physics and Chemistry
Paper 2Mathematics
Question Paper TypeObjective (MCQs)
Total no. of questions120 per paper
Marks awarded for correct answer4
Marks deducted for wrong answer1
Total Marks Per Paper480
Total Marks for both papers960
Exam Duration2 hours 30 minutes for each paper
Official Websitecee.kerala.gov.in

KEAM 2027 Exam Pattern

Having awareness about the KEAM 2027 exam pattern beforehand is beneficial for the candidates in preparing well for the same accordingly. 
KEAM 2027 Pattern (Marking Scheme) and Duration:-
Paper
Subjects
Time Allotted
Type of Questions
Total Questions
Total Marks
Paper I
Physics, Chemistry
2.30 hours (150 minutes)
Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
120
480
Paper II
Mathematics
2.30 hours (150 minutes)
Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
120
480
Total
   
240
960
Note- The exam will contain objective type questions wherein the total of 5 optional answers will be provided for each question like (A, B, C, D or E).
The candidates have to choose the correct option only. 
  • There will be 2 papers for Engineering.
  • No. of Questions: 120
  • Time Duration: 150 minutes (2 and a half hours)
  • Marking Scheme:
  • For every correct answer, the candidate will get +4 marks
  • For every incorrect answer, they will get a -1.
  • Weightage  for Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry will be as 5:3:2
  • Question Paper Type: This exam will contain objective type questions. Total of five optional answers will be provided for each question (A, B, C, D or E), candidates will have to choose the correct option only.
  • Language: The KEAM 2027 exam will be held in the English language only. Instructions in the paper will be given in the English language.
Mode of Exam: OMR sheets will be provided to answer the questions. The exam will be conducted in pen and paper mode.

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Form Start Date:

06 Apr 2027

Form End Date:

10 May 2027

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