KEAM Answer Key 2026 Released for All Exam Days at CEE Kerala Portal on April 22, 2026. The provisional answer keys are now available for candidates who appeared in the entrance exam. The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) will soon enable the objection window.
KEAM 2026 Important Dates and Result Schedule
Candidates must stay informed about upcoming events including result and rank list announcements. The official timeline outlines key stages of the admission process.
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Event |
Date |
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KEAM 2026 Exam Dates |
April 17 to April 22, 2026 |
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Answer Key Release |
April 22, 2026 |
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Objection Window |
To be announced |
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KEAM Result 2026 |
On or before May 10, 2026 |
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Final Rank List Release |
On or before June 20, 2026 |
KEAM 2026 Answer Key and Objection Process
The provisional answer key allows candidates to verify their responses and estimate scores. Candidates who find discrepancies can raise objections once the portal is activated. To challenge the KEAM 2026 answer key, candidates must follow the official procedure carefully:
- Visit the CEE Kerala official website
- Open the Answer Key Objection link in the candidate login
- Select the question to challenge
- Upload valid supporting documents or references
- Pay the required objection fee online
- Submit and download the confirmation
Challenges submitted without fee payment will not be accepted by the authorities.
KEAM 2026 Result and Score Calculation Process
The KEAM 2026 result will be prepared after reviewing all objections and releasing the final answer key. The scores will be announced on or before May 10, 2026. The evaluation process includes normalisation and weightage of both entrance exam and academic performance:
- KEAM scores will be scaled to 300 marks
- Class 12 marks will also be scaled to 300 marks
- Final score will be calculated out of 600 marks
- A 50:50 weightage will be applied to KEAM and Class 12 scores
Only candidates who submit their Class 12 marks will be considered for the final rank list.
KEAM 2026 Rank List and Admission Criteria
The KEAM 2026 rank list will determine eligibility for engineering admissions in Kerala. It will be prepared using standardised scores after combining KEAM and Class 12 performance. The final KEAM 2026 rank list will be released by June 20, 2026. Candidates included in the rank list will be eligible to participate in the counselling and seat allotment process for engineering courses.
