What is New in KEAM 2024?
KEAM will undergo a significant change this year as it will move from an offline paper-and-pencil exam to an online computer-based test. This is the biggest change that will take place this year in KEAM. It is anticipated that some changes will be made to the computer-based KEAM test in the near future.
- There will be a phased approach to the exam, as it will not be possible to set up over 1.2 lakh terminals all at once, as the exam will be conducted in phases.
- Each day of KEAM 2024 will be divided into two phases.
- There will be normalisation of scores for engineering and pharmacy exams.
- Candidates will be able to practice mock tests on entering the exam hall for 15 minutes before the actual exam starts.
- In the post-examination process, there will be a reduction in the time it takes for the release of the answer key and the declaration of results. It was previously required for the OMR sheets to be scanned over the course of three to four weeks until last year. It is true that once the exam becomes computer-based, the evaluation will become faster. Candidates will be able to access their scores in the shortest time possible after the exam is completed.
What is KEAM?
Kerala Engineering, Architecture, and Medical Entrance Examination (KEAM) is a common admission procedure that applies to a wide range of UG courses offered at Kerala’s colleges that are accredited by the Central and State Regulatory Bodies, Universities, and the Government. In order to conduct KEAM, the Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations is responsible.
A KEAM entrance test is conducted under KEAM, and there is a KEAM centralised counselling process which is conducted under KEAM. To be considered for admission to the UG engineering course and the pharmacy course, a candidate must register for KEAM, take the KEAM CBT test, and appear in the CAP exam.
It should be noted, however, that candidates who wish to apply for admission to all other courses – such as medicine, agriculture, forestry, veterinary, fisheries, and architecture – have to register with KEAM and appear in the KEAM centralised counselling process (CAP) for admission to colleges that accept scores from the applicable entrance exams (such as NEET and NATA).
Highlights of KEAM Registration 2024
Below are the key highlights for the KEAM application form 2024:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| KEAM official website | cee.kerala.gov.in |
| Application mode | Online |
| KEAM 2024 number of attempts | One |
| Frequency of application | Once |
| Details Required to fill the Application Form | Personal, Academic, and Contact Details |
| KEAM Registration Fee for General Candidates | – INR 875 (Engineering only/ BPharm only/both) – INR 625 (Architecture only/Medical & Allied only/both) – INR 1125 (For all courses) |
| KEAM Registration Fee for SC Candidates | – INR 375 (Engineering only/ BPharm only/both) – INR 250 (Architecture only/Medical & Allied only/both) – INR 500 (For all courses) |
| KEAM Registration Fee for ST Candidates | NIL |
| Mode of fee payment | Online Payment: Using Debit Card/Credit Card/Net banking, or payment at all Head and Sub Post Offices in Kerala |
| Scanned documents | Candidate’s Passport-size Photograph, Scanned image of Signature, and left hand thumb impression |
How to Apply for KEAM 2024
To apply for KEAM 2024, candidates can follow these steps:
- Visit the official website of CEE Kerala at cee.kerala.gov.in.
- Click on the KEAM 2024 registration link available on the homepage.
- Enter the required details and complete the registration process.
- Log in to your account and fill out the application form.
- Make the payment of the application fee and submit the form.
- Download the filled application form and keep a hard copy for future reference.
KEAM 2024 Exam Details
| Exam Name | KEAM 2024 |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Commissioner of Entrance Examination, Kerala |
| Application Period | 27 March to 17 April 2024 |
| Exam Date | 01st to 09th June 2024 |
| Exam Schedule | Paper I: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm |
| Paper II: 02:30 pm – 05:00 pm | |
| Official Website | https://cee.kerala.gov.in/ |
KEAM 2024 Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for KEAM 2024 are as follows:
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the 12th class with a minimum of 50% in relevant subjects.
- Age Limit: Candidates must be a minimum of 17 years old by December 31, 2024.
Documents Needed for KEAM 2024 Registration
Candidates must prepare the following information and documents before applying for KEAM 2024:
- Mobile number and valid e-mail address
- A copy of the birth certificate
- Nativity Proof
- Birth certificate proof
- Certificate for non-creamy layers/community certificates
- Claim for Special Reservation Certificate
- Certificate of Income
- Candidates with other claims, such as NRIs, minorities, etc., may upload their certificates through the portal.
- Details of payments: Net banking / Debit / Credit card.
KEAM 2024 Application Fee
The application fee for KEAM 2024 varies based on the course(s) applied for:
| Course(s) | General | SC |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture / Medical & Allied Sciences | ₹500/- | ₹200/- |
| Engineering / BPharm | ₹700/- | ₹300/- |
| Architecture / Medical & Allied Sciences and Engineering / BPharm | ₹900/- | ₹400/- |
Candidates can pay the application fee using debit card, credit card, or any other payment gateway.
KEAM 2024 Exam Pattern
- Mode of Exam: Offline (Pen and Paper-based Test)
- Duration of Exam: 2 hours and 30 minutes for each paper
- Total Marks: 960 (Each paper carries 480 marks)
- Marking Scheme:
- For each correct answer: +4 marks
- For each incorrect answer: -1 mark (Negative marking)
- Sections:
- Paper 1: Physics & Chemistry
- Paper 2: Mathematics
- Language/Medium: English
- Total Questions: 120 questions in each paper
- Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
KEAM Registration 2024 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| KEAM 2024 Application Form Release Date | March 27, 2024 |
| KEAM 2024 Registration Last Date | April 17, 2024 |
| Last Date of Certificates Uploading | April 24, 2024 |
| KEAM Application Form 2024 Correction Date | April 2024 |
| KEAM 2024 Admit Card Date | May 20, 2024 |
| KEAM Exam Date 2024 | June 1 to 9, 2024 |
| KEAM 2024 Profile Correction Deadline | May 2024 |
| Last Date for Rectifying Defects in KEAM Application | May 2024 |
KEAM 2024 Selection Process
In the following section, candidates can find out more about the KEAM 2024 selection process:
- In order to be eligible for KEAM 2024, all candidates must complete the KEAM application form, regardless of whether or not they are applying for courses in medicine, agriculture, forestry, veterinary medicine, fisheries, architecture, and pharmacy.
- It is necessary for the candidates who have applied for the engineering courses to download the admit card for the entrance test in order to participate in the examination.
- It is necessary for engineering aspirants to appear in the KEAM 2024 papers 1 and 2 exams in order to become engineers.
- The result of the KEAM Engineering Entrance Exam for the year 2024 and the answer keys will be published on the official KEAM website at a later date.
- Candidates whose names appear on the KEAM merit list for the purpose of seat allotment in the colleges will be required to appear for the centralised admission process (CAP) in order to be considered for admission.
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