What is the KEAM Medical 2027 exam pattern?

KEAM Medical 2027 has 138 MCQs from Biology, Physics, and Chemistry. Duration is 150 minutes. Marking: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect. Total marks: 552. NEET score is also used for Kerala MBBS admissions.

Is KEAM Medical score mandatory for Kerala MBBS admission?

NEET UG qualification is mandatory for MBBS admission in Kerala. The KEAM Medical score is used to prepare the state merit list for state quota MBBS/BDS seats. Both NEET and KEAM scores are considered for final merit.

How many MBBS seats are available through KEAM in Kerala?

Kerala has approximately 4,500+ MBBS seats across 30+ government and private medical colleges. State quota seats (85%) are filled using a combined NEET + KEAM rank for Kerala domicile candidates.

What is the KEAM Medical 2027 syllabus?

KEAM Medical 2027 follows the Kerala HSE (Higher Secondary Education) syllabus for Classes 11 and 12. Topics from Biology, Physics, and Chemistry as per SCERT Kerala curriculum are tested.

What is the minimum score required to qualify KEAM Medical?

There is no specific cutoff for KEAM Medical qualification itself. However, candidates must qualify NEET UG separately. The KEAM rank combined with NEET score determines eligibility for Kerala state quota MBBS counselling.

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KEAM Medical Preparation Guide

CEE Kerala (Commissioner for Entrance Examinations)

Your Complete Preparation Guide for KEAM Medical 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyModerate

Total Marks552

Duration150 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Online (CBT)

Frequency

Once a year (April)

Next Exam Date

April 2027

EEligibility Criteria

Kerala 12th with PCB, minimum 50% marks

ANumber of Attempts

No limit within age

Study Plan by Subject

Biology

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Physics

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Chemistry

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

Study Kerala State Board (+2) textbooks as KEAM Medical strictly follows the SCERT Kerala curriculum

Prepare simultaneously for NEET and KEAM since both scores are used for Kerala MBBS admissions

Focus on Biology as it forms a major portion of KEAM Medical questions at 46+ questions

Practice with -1 negative marking — adopt a strategy of skipping questions where you are less than 25% confident

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
Biology	46	184	50 min
Physics	46	184	50 min
Chemistry	46	184	50 min
Total	138	552	150 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

January 2027

Next Exam Date

April 2027

Conducted By

CEE Kerala (Commissioner for Entrance Examinations)

Frequently Asked Questions

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