How to Apply for KEAM 2027: Step-by-Step Registration Guide

KEAM 2027 is the entrance test for admission to engineering and architecture colleges in Kerala. The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, conducts KEAM every year through its official portal at cee.kerala.gov.in. If you have completed or are finishing Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, and you want to study engineering in Kerala, you must apply for KEAM 2027. This guide walks you through every step of the registration process, from creating your account to paying the fee and submitting the form.

KEAM 2027 Important Dates

CEE Kerala has not released the official KEAM 2027 schedule yet. The dates below are based on the KEAM 2026 cycle and are tentative. Check cee.kerala.gov.in for the official notification.

Eligibility Criteria

Make sure you meet the eligibility requirements before you start the application. Applying without meeting these conditions will lead to rejection at the allotment stage.

Eligibility for Engineering

• You must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (or equivalent) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as main subjects.
• You need at least 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics together. SC and ST students need at least 40%.
• You must be at least 17 years old by 31 December 2027.
• You must meet Kerala domicile or nativity conditions as described in the KEAM 2027 prospectus.

Eligibility for Architecture

• You must have passed Class 12 with Mathematics.
• You need a valid NATA 2027 score or a JEE Main 2027 Paper 2 score. Your KEAM score is not used for architecture allotment.
• You must be at least 17 years old by 31 December 2027.
• Kerala domicile or nativity conditions apply, same as for engineering.

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready as scanned files before you start filling the form. Upload only clear, readable scans.

• Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG, white or plain background)
• Scanned signature (JPEG, black or blue ink on white paper)
• Class 10 mark sheet and certificate (for date of birth proof)
• Class 12 mark sheet, if you have already appeared (for passed students)
• Community certificate, if you belong to SC, ST or OBC category
• Nativity or domicile certificate, as applicable
• Income certificate, if you want to claim fee concession
• PwD certificate, if applicable
• Valid NATA or JEE Main Paper 2 score card, for architecture applicants

How to Apply for KEAM 2027

The application is fully online. You do not need to send any documents by post. Follow these five steps to complete your registration.

Step 1: Register and Create Your Account

1. Go to cee.kerala.gov.in and click on the KEAM 2027 application link.
2. Click on "New Registration" or "Apply Online."
3. Enter your name, mobile number and email address.
4. Set a password and note down your application number. You will need it for every future login.

Step 2: Fill the Application Form

1. Log in with your application number and password.
2. Enter your personal details: name as on your Class 10 certificate, date of birth, gender, category and religion.
3. Enter your address and state your nativity or domicile status.
4. Fill in your academic details: Class 10 and Class 12 board, year of passing and marks or expected marks.
5. Choose the paper or papers you want to appear for: Paper 1 (Physics and Chemistry), Paper 2 (Mathematics) or both.
6. Select your preferred exam centre.

Step 3: Upload Your Photo and Signature

1. Upload your passport-size photograph. The file must be in JPEG format, 10 KB to 50 KB in size, with a white or plain background.
2. Upload your signature. The file must be in JPEG format, 5 KB to 30 KB, signed in black or blue ink on white paper.
3. Both images must be clear and within the size limits. The portal will reject files outside these limits.

Step 4: Pay the Application Fee

1. After filling the form and uploading images, you will see the fee payment page.
2. Pay online using a debit card, credit card or net banking.
3. Save the payment confirmation or transaction ID after the payment goes through.
4. The fee payment completes your application. No payment means your application is not submitted.

Step 5: Download and Print the Confirmation Page

1. After payment, download the completed application form or confirmation page from your account.
2. Print it and keep it safe. You will need it for document verification and allotment.
3. Do not send a hard copy to CEE Kerala. The whole process is online.

KEAM 2027 Application Fee

The fees below are based on KEAM 2026. CEE Kerala may change the fee for 2027. Check the official notification before you pay.

The application fee is not refunded once you pay it, even if you withdraw your application or do not appear for the exam.

Photo and Signature Specifications

Photograph

• Format: JPEG only
• File size: 10 KB to 50 KB
• Background: white or plain light background
• The photo must be recent, taken in the last three months
• Your full face must be clearly visible, with no cap or dark glasses
• Do not upload a scanned photo taken from a printed document

Signature

• Format: JPEG only
• File size: 5 KB to 30 KB
• Sign in black or blue ink on plain white paper
• Scan the signature flat and upload it; do not photograph it at an angle
• Do not sign in block letters or all capital letters

Application Correction Window

CEE Kerala opens a correction window a few weeks after the last date to apply. During this period, you can fix limited details in your submitted form.

You can correct:

• Exam centre preference
• Category details
• Uploaded documents such as photo, signature and certificates

You cannot change:

• Your name as filled in the form
• Date of birth
• Paper selection (in most cycles)

Check the CEE Kerala website for the exact fields open for editing during the KEAM 2027 correction window. Changes after it closes are not allowed.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Entering your name differently from what is on your Class 10 certificate. This causes problems during allotment.
• Uploading a photo that is too large or too small in file size. The portal rejects it, often without a clear error message.
• Forgetting to save the transaction ID after paying the fee.
• Selecting only one paper when you need both Paper 1 and Paper 2 for an engineering rank.
• Leaving the form incomplete and assuming you can finish it after the deadline.
• Using a temporary or rarely-checked email address. All communications from CEE Kerala go to the email you register with.
• Waiting until the last day to apply. Portal traffic is high near the deadline and you may face slowdowns.

After Submitting the Application

Once you submit and pay, your application is registered. Here is what happens next.

• Admit card: CEE Kerala releases your KEAM 2027 admit card in April 2027 (tentative). Download it from your account on cee.kerala.gov.in. You must carry it to the exam hall. No admit card means no entry.
• Exam: KEAM 2027 is expected in April 2027. You appear for Paper 1, Paper 2 or both, based on what you selected at registration.
• Result and rank: CEE Kerala declares your KEAM rank in May 2027 (tentative). Your rank is based on your KEAM score and Class 12 marks together, as per the Kerala weightage formula.
• Allotment: The LBS Centre for Science and Technology runs the centralised allotment process for engineering seats. You register separately for allotment, fill your college and branch choices, and get a seat based on your rank and availability.
• Architecture: If you applied for architecture, your NATA or JEE Main Paper 2 score is used for allotment, not your KEAM score.

Keep checking cee.kerala.gov.in for all updates. The official schedule and fee for KEAM 2027 will be published there first.