CEE Kerala (Commissioner for Entrance Examinations)
Kerala Engg Arch Exam Pattern 2027 — Complete Question Paper Structure
Understand the marking scheme, section weights, question distribution and time strategy for Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical — KEAM
Exam Pattern at a Glance
Exam Mode
Offline (OMR)
Language
English, Hindi & Regional
Negative Marking
-1
Sections
3
Section-wise Pattern
| Subject / Section | Questions | Marks per Q | Total Marks | Time (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics (75) | 50 | +4 | 200 | 50 min |
| Physics (45) | 50 | +4 | 200 | 50 min |
| Chemistry (30) | 50 | +4 | 200 | 50 min |
| Total | 150 | — | 480 | 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
Via KEAM: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect
Example Calculation:
If you attempt 90 questions, get 68 correct and 22 wrong:
Score = 68 × 4 − 22 × 1 = 250 marks
Skip questions you're unsure about — negative marking can reduce your score significantly.
Time Management Strategy
You have approximately 60.0 seconds per question on average.
| Phase | Time Budget | Target Questions |
|---|---|---|
| First pass (attempt easy Qs) | 90 min | 105 Qs |
| Second pass (attempt medium) | 45 min | 30 Qs |
| Review & guess | 15 min | Remaining |
Year-wise Pattern Changes
| Year | Questions | Duration | Key Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 150 | 150 min | Current pattern |
| 2024 | 150 | 150 min | No major change |
| 2023 | 150 | 150 min | Section added |
Pattern history is approximate. Always check official notification.
Difficulty Distribution
Approximate question count: ~45 Easy | ~68 Medium | ~38 Hard
Based on difficulty level: moderate. Actual distribution may vary.
Frequently Asked Questions
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