KEAM 2027: Authorities Offer Extra Exam Time and Medical Support to Students with Type 1 Diabetes
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• Updated on 14 Nov, 2026, 11:45 AM, • 34 minutes ago by Sahil Negi
Kerala has approved 20 minutes of extra examination time per hour for KEAM 2027 candidates with Type 1 diabetes. Eligible students can also carry insulin, glucose tablets, monitoring devices, water, snacks and fruits after security checks, subject to medical certification and official guidelines.
The Kerala government has approved additional examination facilities for candidates with Type 1 diabetes appearing for KEAM 2027. Eligible students will receive 20 minutes of extra time for every hour of the examination, subject to submission of a medical certificate issued by a doctor.
Along with the additional time, candidates will be allowed to carry essential medical supplies, glucose monitoring devices, water and food items into the examination hall after security checks. The decision was announced by Kerala Higher Education Minister Roji M John and will be incorporated into the KEAM 2027 prospectus.
KEAM 2027 New Rules for Candidates with Type 1 Diabetes
The KEAM 2027 exam revised provision aims to support students who may need to monitor and manage their blood glucose levels during the entrance examination. Fluctuations in glucose levels can cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) or hyperglycaemia (high blood sugar), requiring candidates to take medical or dietary measures during the test.
Under the new arrangement, eligible candidates will receive additional time and permission to carry specified medical supplies.
The key provisions are listed below.
Which Medical Items Can Students Carry Inside the KEAM Exam Hall?
The Kerala government has also approved permission for candidates with Type 1 diabetes to carry essential medical supplies and food items into the examination centre.
The permitted items include:
- Insulin pens and insulin pumps
- Glucose tablets
- Water
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems (CGMS)
- Snacks
- Fruits
How Can Type 1 Diabetes Candidates Claim Extra Time in KEAM 2027?
The additional time facility will be provided on the basis of a medical certificate issued by a doctor. However, the detailed application procedure and certificate requirements are expected to be specified in the KEAM 2027 prospectus.
Candidates planning to use this facility should:
- Obtain a valid medical certificate from a doctor.
- Check the KEAM 2027 prospectus for the prescribed medical documentation requirements.
- Follow the instructions issued by CEE Kerala for submitting the certificate.
- Check the examination-day guidelines for carrying insulin, glucose monitoring devices, snacks and other permitted items.
- Complete any required verification before the examination.
Candidates should not assume that simply carrying a medical certificate will automatically complete the approval process. They must follow the official instructions once the prospectus is published.
KEAM 2027 Time FAQs
How much extra time will Type 1 diabetes students receive in KEAM 2027?
Eligible candidates will receive 20 minutes of additional examination time for every hour of the test.
Is a medical certificate required to claim extra time in KEAM 2027?
Yes. Candidates must provide a medical certificate issued by a doctor to avail of the additional-time facility.
Can diabetic students carry insulin and glucose tablets into the KEAM exam hall?
Yes. Candidates with Type 1 diabetes will be permitted to carry insulin pens, insulin pumps, glucose tablets, water, CGMS devices, snacks and fruits after security checks.
Will the additional-time facility be mentioned in the KEAM 2027 prospectus?
Yes. The Kerala government has stated that the necessary steps will be taken to incorporate the provision into the KEAM 2027 prospectus.
Where can candidates check the official KEAM 2027 guidelines?
Candidates can visit the CEE Kerala website at cee.kerala.gov.in to check the prospectus, examination notifications and official instructions.
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