KEAM (Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical Entrance Examination)

Content Writer Priya Singh
Updated On Date: Nov 27, 2025

KEAM 2026 Eligibility Criteria

KEAM 2026 ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The KEAM 2026 eligibility criteria for various courses under Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical entrance are as follows:

  1. Nationality and Domicile:
    • Candidates must be Indian citizens.
    • Non-Keralite candidates can apply under state merit seats but may not get reservation benefits.
  2. Age Limit:
    • Minimum age of 17 years as of December 31, 2025.
    • No upper age limit for engineering, architecture, and B.Pharm courses.
  3. Academic Qualifications:
    • Engineering Courses:

Passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and Chemistry as optional. Minimum 45% aggregate marks in these subjects for general category (reserved categories get relaxation).

    • Architecture Courses:

Passed 10+2 or equivalent with Mathematics compulsory along with Physics and Chemistry; minimum 50% aggregate marks. Alternatively, 10+3 diploma with Mathematics and 50% marks is accepted. Also, qualifying NATA 2026 with minimum prescribed marks is mandatory.

    • Pharmacy Courses:

Passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics. Minimum 50% marks in Biology and aggregate in PCB for general category.

    • Medical and Allied Courses:

Eligible through NEET-UG with 50% marks in Biology and aggregate in PCB.

  1. Reservation and Relaxations:
    • SC/ST candidates get 5% relaxation in marks.
    • Locally relevant reservation and disability relaxations apply

KEAM 2026 Eligibility Criteria FAQs

Q1. What is the minimum educational qualification required for KEAM 2026?

Ans. Candidates must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and Chemistry as an additional subject for engineering courses.

Q2. Is there an age limit for appearing in KEAM 2026?

Ans. The minimum age is 17 years as of December 31, 2025. There is no upper age limit for engineering, architecture, or pharmacy courses.

Q3. Can candidates from other states apply for KEAM?

Ans. Yes, non-Keralite candidates can apply under the state merit quota but may not avail reservation benefits.

Q4. Are final year students eligible to apply?

Ans. Yes, students appearing for their qualifying examination can apply provisionally.

Q5. What is the minimum percentage required in the qualifying exam?

Ans.For general category candidates, a minimum of 45% aggregate in PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) is required for engineering; 50% for architecture. SC/ST candidates get relaxation.

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