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

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:
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.