The KEAM 2026 exam pattern is designed to assess candidates seeking admission to engineering and pharmacy courses in Kerala through a computer-based test. The KEAM 2026 exam pattern has been revised to a single computer-based test (CBT) paper for engineering aspirants, replacing the previous two-paper system.
The exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) to be answered in 180 minutes (3 hours). The question distribution is 75 questions from Mathematics, 45 from Physics, and 30 from Chemistry. Each correct answer awards 4 marks, while each wrong answer leads to a penalty of 1 mark. The total maximum marks for the exam are 600. The exam is conducted entirely in English.
For B.Pharm candidates, the exam includes only two subjects: Physics (45 questions) and Chemistry (30 questions), with a duration of 90 minutes and the same marking scheme. All questions have five options, with only one correct answer.
The single-paper format tests candidates on a wide range of topics primarily from the Kerala State Board syllabus, focusing on conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills essential for professional courses. This format aims to streamline the exam process while maintaining rigorous assessment standards.
Particulars
Detail
Exam Mode
CBT
Number of Papers
One (Combined)
Total Questions
150 (Engineering)
Subject wise questions
Mathematics - 75, Physics - 45, Chemistry - 30
Total Marks
600
Marks per question
4
Negative Marking
-1 for incorrect answers
Duration
180 minutes (Engineering), 90 minutes (BPharm)
Medium
English
Q1. What is the mode of the KEAM 2026 exam?
Ans. The exam is conducted online as a Computer-Based Test (CBT).
Q2. How many papers are there in KEAM 2026?
Ans. There is a single combined paper for engineering aspirants. BPharm candidates appear for two subjects only.
Q3. What is the duration of the KEAM exam?
Ans. For engineering aspirants, the exam duration is 180 minutes (3 hours). For BPharm candidates, it is 90 minutes.
Q4. How many questions are in the KEAM 2026 exam?
Ans. There are 150 questions for engineering aspirants: 75 in Mathematics, 45 in Physics, and 30 in Chemistry. BPharm candidates have 75 questions combined from Physics and Chemistry.
Q5. What is the marking scheme?
Ans. Each correct answer awards 4 marks, and each incorrect answer results in a deduction of 1 mark.
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