
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala will release the KEAM 2027 notification soon on cee.kerala.gov.in. The notification invites students to apply for state-level professional degree courses in Kerala, including engineering, architecture and pharmacy. Read the official bulletin carefully for the KEAM 2027 exam date, eligibility conditions, admission schedule and exam guidelines. If you are in Class 12 now, keep the Kerala Class 12 syllabus handy, because the Higher Secondary Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics topics form the base of your KEAM 2027 preparation. Bookmark this page for the latest KEAM 2027 updates, as we will update it the moment CEE Kerala announces anything.
The KEAM 2027 notification has not been released yet. CEE Kerala will publish it on the official portal, and the notification download link will go live on cee.kerala.gov.in at the same time. The KEAM 2027 registration is expected to open in January 2027.
KEAM 2027 is the Kerala engineering entrance 2027 exam for admission to engineering, architecture and pharmacy courses. Check the key exam details in the table below before filling out the form. It covers the conducting body, the courses, the mode and the official website.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam name | KEAM 2027 |
| Conducting body | CEE Kerala |
| Post name | Engineering and Pharmacy Admissions |
| Vacancies | Course-wise seat allotment |
| Notification release date | To be released |
| Notification download link | Not active yet |
| Application date | January 2027 |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date to apply | To be released |
| Exam date | April 2027 |
| Official website | cee.kerala.gov.in |
The KEAM 2027 prospectus gives the complete guidelines for the entrance examination. Applicants must read it carefully before applying online, because it helps avoid errors during submission. It is expected to cover:
The official syllabus and examination scheme
Seat reservation rules and evaluation criteria
Qualifying marks and quota rules
Document formats required during online form submission
Examination centres across Kerala and selected outside centres
Official KEAM 2027 notification PDF: not active yet. Candidates can download the official information bulletin directly from cee.kerala.gov.in once it is available.
The authority will publish the full schedule on the official portal. The table below lists the expected KEAM 2027 important dates for the Kerala engineering entrance. Treat all dates as expected until CEE Kerala confirms them.
| Event | Date |
| KEAM 2027 notification release | To be released |
| Application start date | January 2027 (expected) |
| Application end date | To be released |
| Admit card release date | To be released |
| KEAM 2027 exam date | April 2027 (expected) |
| KEAM 2027 result date | May 2027 (expected) |
KEAM 2027 will be conducted in online, computer-based mode at exam centres. Since your Higher Secondary board exams fall close to this window, check the Kerala Plus Two time table so you can plan both.
Counselling follows the result, and seats are allotted on entrance rank and college options. The table below shows the expected KEAM 2027 counselling schedule based on the last cycle. Counselling registration and option entry will likely start in July 2027.
| Event | Expected date |
| Revised KEAM 2027 rank list | June 2027 |
| Counselling registration and option entry | July 2027 |
| Trial and provisional allotment | July 2027 |
| Round 1 final allotment and fee payment | July 2027 |
| Round 2 option entry and allotment | July 2027 |
| Joining allotted colleges | July 2027 |
| Round 3 choice filling and allotment | August 2027 |
| Stray round (registration and allotment) | August 2027 |
CEE Kerala regulates admission into professional seats in government and private colleges. The authority allots seats based on entrance ranks and college options. KEAM is an admission exam, so “vacancies” means the number of seats. The table below lists the tentative KEAM 2027 seat position.
| Course | Seats |
| Engineering degree seats | 28,000+ (tentative) |
| Pharmacy degree seats | To be released |
| Total | To be released |
Candidates must satisfy the academic, age and nationality conditions before applying. Review the KEAM 2027 eligibility requirements below.
Nationality: The candidate must be an Indian citizen. Persons of Indian Origin and Overseas Citizens of India are also eligible.
Age limit: Candidates must complete 17 years of age on or before December 31 of the admission year. The minimum age is the same across categories, as the table shows.
| Category | Age limit |
| General | Minimum 17 years |
| OBC | Minimum 17 years |
| EWS | Minimum 17 years |
| SC/ST | Minimum 17 years |
Educational qualification: Candidates must pass the Higher Secondary Examination with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry as optional subjects.
Submit the KEAM 2027 application form through the official online admission portal once registration opens. Follow these steps:
Visit the official website, cee.kerala.gov.in.
Click KEAM 2027 Online Application.
Register with basic details and create your login credentials.
Fill out the KEAM 2027 application form carefully.
Upload scanned certificates, photograph and signature.
Pay the application fee and submit the final form.
The KEAM 2027 application fee varies with the candidate category and course selection. The table below shows the tentative fee. Final amounts will be in the official notification.
| Category | Fee |
| General | Rs. 875 (tentative) |
| OBC | Rs. 875 (tentative) |
| SC/ST | Rs. 375 (tentative) |
Keep scanned copies of your certificates, photograph and signature ready before the portal opens. Upload them in the format and size specified in the prospectus. Original documents are needed at the verification and admission stage.
The authority follows a multi-stage procedure for seat allocation:
Computer-based entrance examination
Preparation of the normalized rank list
Centralised allotment process and option entry
Document verification and college admission
Last year’s cycle gives a useful guide to what to expect in KEAM 2027. The table below shows the 2026 allotment rounds for engineering.
| Round | Date (2026) | Engineering seats allotted |
| Round 1 (phase 1) final allotment | July 9 | Not specified |
| Round 2 | July 20 | 28,104 |
| Round 3 | August 4 | 27,544 |
Many colleges across Kerala admit students through KEAM. The table below lists some popular engineering colleges accepting KEAM scores. Use cutoffs and a college predictor to shortlist colleges once the result is out.
| College | Location |
| TKM College of Engineering | Kollam |
| Toc H Institute of Science and Technology | Ernakulam |
| Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology | Kottayam |
| Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology | Kochi |
| MES College of Engineering | Malappuram |
| Mar Athanasius College of Engineering | Kothamangalam |
| Federal Institute of Science and Technology | Ernakulam |
| Amal Jyothi College of Engineering | Kottayam |
| Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering and Technology | Kalady |
| Muthoot Institute of Technology and Science | Ernakulam |
KEAM is an entrance examination for admission to academic degree programs. It does not offer direct recruitment, a salary or a pay scale. Qualifying candidates get seats in engineering, architecture and pharmacy courses, and careers follow after the degree.
Study the Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics topics from the Kerala Class 12 syllabus, since KEAM draws on Higher Secondary content.
Understand the question format and marking by reviewing the Kerala Plus Two exam pattern.
Know how your Plus Two marks are graded using the Kerala Plus Two grading and marking guide, as your board result also counts towards the rank list.
Plan your revision calendar around the Kerala board holidays list, so you use free days for mock tests.
Practise sample papers and mock tests in computer-based mode.
Review previous years’ cutoffs and opening and closing ranks to set a target rank.