KEAM 2026 Final Answer Key Released: CEE Kerala Deletes 20+ Questions; Download Response Sheet @cee.kerala.gov.in
KEAM 2026 Final Answer Key is LIVE! CEE Kerala has deleted 20+ questions in Engineering & Pharmacy shifts. Candidates can download response sheets at cee.kerala.gov.in. Calculate scores now using the revised marking scheme before the May 10 result declaration. Direct Link Inside!
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, Kerala has officially released the KEAM 2026 Revised Answer Key for both Engineering and Pharmacy streams. This updated key comes after a detailed review of objections raised by candidates and verification by an expert panel.
The revision includes the deletion of 20+ questions and changes in several answer keys, making it a crucial update for candidates who appeared for the exam held from April 17 to April 22, 2026.
KEAM 2026 Revised Answer Key – Major Highlights
- Revised key released after expert review of objections
- 20+ questions deleted across multiple shifts
- Several answers modified (option changes)
- Direct impact on final score calculation
- Response sheet also released for candidate verification
Deleted Questions in KEAM 2026
When a question is deleted, candidates are not penalized, and marks are adjusted as per board rules.
Engineering Stream
- April 17: Question ID 140 deleted
- April 20 & 21: 10+ questions removed across shifts
- April 22: Questions deleted – Q1, 6, 7, 20, 66, 81, 110
Pharmacy Stream
- April 18: Question ID 68 deleted
- April 19: Question IDs 19 and 69 deleted
Revised Answers – Key Changes
Some questions have updated correct options. For example:
- April 19 (Engineering): Question ID 51 changed from Option A to Option E
Candidates must re-check their responses using the revised answer key.
How to Download KEAM 2026 Answer Key & Response Sheet?
Follow these steps to access your response sheet and final key:
- Visit the official website: cee.kerala.gov.in
- Click on “KEAM 2026 Candidate Portal”
- Log in using:
- Application Number
- Password
- Open ‘Candidate Response’ section
- Download your response sheet
- Download the Final Answer Key PDF from homepage
KEAM 2026 Score Calculation
Use the official marking scheme to estimate your score:
- Correct Answer: +4 marks
- Incorrect Answer: -1 mark
- Deleted Questions: Adjusted/ignored as per CEE rules
KEAM 2026 Result Date (Expected)
The KEAM 2026 result is expected to be declared by:
- May 10, 2026 (Tentative)
After results:
- Candidates will submit Class 12 marks
- Final rank list will be prepared for admission
Why is this update important?
- Affects final marks and rank
- High number of deletions impacts normalization
- Essential for accurate score prediction
- Important for counselling (CAP) process
Advice for KEAM Aspirants
Download and save your response sheet immediately. With multiple question deletions and answer changes, cross-verifying your responses is critical.
Normalization will play a major role this year, so students should stay updated and carefully track official announcements.