CEE Kerala (Commissioner for Entrance Examinations)
KEAM Medical Exam Pattern 2027 — Complete Question Paper Structure
Understand the marking scheme, section weights, question distribution and time strategy for Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical Entrance Test - Medical
Exam Pattern at a Glance
Exam Mode
Online (CBT)
Language
English & Hindi
Negative Marking
-1
Sections
3
Section-wise Pattern
| Subject / Section | Questions | Marks per Q | Total Marks | Time (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 46 | +4 | 184 | 50 min |
| Physics | 46 | +4 | 184 | 50 min |
| Chemistry | 46 | +4 | 184 | 50 min |
| Total | 138 | — | 552 | 150 min |
Time is indicative. Candidates can attempt sections in any order in CBT mode.
Marking Scheme
Correct Answer
+4
marks
Wrong Answer
-1
marks
Unattempted
0
marks
Marking Scheme
+4 for correct, -1 for incorrect
Example Calculation:
If you attempt 83 questions, get 62 correct and 21 wrong:
Score = 62 × 4 − 21 × 1 = 227 marks
Skip questions you're unsure about — negative marking can reduce your score significantly.
Time Management Strategy
You have approximately 65.2 seconds per question on average.
| Phase | Time Budget | Target Questions |
|---|---|---|
| First pass (attempt easy Qs) | 90 min | 97 Qs |
| Second pass (attempt medium) | 45 min | 28 Qs |
| Review & guess | 15 min | Remaining |
Year-wise Pattern Changes
| Year | Questions | Duration | Key Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 138 | 150 min | Current pattern |
| 2024 | 138 | 150 min | No major change |
| 2023 | 135 | 150 min | Section added |
Pattern history is approximate. Always check official notification.
Difficulty Distribution
Approximate question count: ~41 Easy | ~62 Medium | ~35 Hard
Based on difficulty level: moderate. Actual distribution may vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
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