KEAM 2018 Registration (Closed), Dates, Procedure, Corrections

KEAM 2018 Application Form – The last date to register and send a printout of KEAM form along with the supporting documents to CEE was February 28 and March 31 respectively. The online application was available at CEE official website i.e. www.cee.kerala.gov.in. Admit cards for Paper 1 (Physics and Chemistry) and Paper 2 (Mathematics) can be downloaded from April 10. 

The CEE made available the Correction Window Facility in March 2018. KEAM 2018 was successfully conducted on April 23 and April 24 in offline mode. The results will now be issued on May 25 at the official portal of exam. Read on to know more about Steps to fill KEAM Application, Important dates, Fee etc. 

Application Form Dates

Prerequisites for Registration

Before starting the registration procedure, candidates must make sure to have the following credentials of KEAM documents ready.

• Valid Email ID and Mobile No.
• Photograph, Signature and Left thumb impression scanned as per the prescribed guidelines.
• Birth certificate/ SSLC/ Passport
• Income certificate
• Non-Creamy layer certificate/ Community certificate (if required)
• Certificate for Special Reservation (if required)
• Read the official KEAM prospectus before starting KEAM Registration.

How to fill KEAM 2018 Application Form?

To fill the application form of KEAM 2018, the candidate has to go through the following six steps:

1. Registration
2. Upload documents
3. Fill the form
4. Pay the application fee
5. Take printout of application form
6. Send the application form and supporting documents to CEE

Step 1: Registration

• Click on the “Registration” link 
• Enter the following details:

1. Applicant’s name
2. Date of birth
3. Email ID and mobile number
4. Password
5. Security code displayed on screen

Upon successful registration, an application number will be generated that the candidate needs to note down. Using the system generated application number and password, the candidate will be able to view results of KEAM 2018, exercise option registration, and also check the allotment memo.

Step 2: Uploading of Scanned Images

In this step, the candidate must upload scanned images of photograph, signature and left-hand thumb impression in the prescribed format given below:

Step 3: Fill the KEAM Application form 2018

The candidate has to next fill in all basic information pertaining to choices or courses, personal details, etc. 

• Choice of Courses: The candidate must select the course (s) to which admission is sought. The candidate has to select an exam centre from the available options. 
• Personal Details: In this section, the candidate has to enter details pertaining to gender, Aadhaar UID, permanent and communication address, etc. 
• Academic Details: The candidate has to furnish Qualifying examination details, exam status of 10+2 or equivalent, whether the candidate has applied for KEAM before, etc.
• Communal Reservation: Through this section, the candidate will be able to claim communal reservation 
• Income Details: Candidate has to furnish details pertaining to family income, district, taluk, etc.

Before submitting the KEAM 2018 application form, the candidate must ensure that it is complete in all respects. It is because once the form is submitted there is no option to edit it. 

Step 4: Pay KEAM Application Fee

The exam conducting authority has reduced the application fee of KEAM 2018 by INR 100. Candidates belonging to general category have to pay INR 700, whereas, SC applicants have to INR 300 as the application fee. Candidates choosing Dubai as examination center will have to remit an additional fee of INR 12,000 irrespective of category. There are two modes of paying the application fee:

Mode 1:  Online payment can be made through internet banking/Credit Card/ Debit Card. Upon successful payment, the candidate will be redirected to the home page of KEAM 2018 application form, where the “Payment” tab will be highlighted in green, indicating successful transaction of the fee.

Mode 2: E-challan: To make the payment in this mode, the candidate must take a printout of the e-challan using the “Print e-challan” link.  Using the printout, the candidate can make the cash payment at All head and sub-post offices in Kerala.

KEAM 2018 Application Fee

A candidate who does not belong to SC/ST communities will be treated as ‘General’ candidate for the collection of application fee. Tabulated below is the application fee for engineering program:

Service Charges for Fee Payment

Step 5: Take a printout of KEAM application form 2018

After successfully making the payment, take a printout of the application form of KEAM 2018, in a manner that it contains the main page of application and performa (s) of supporting documents. To take printout the candidate must use the “Print Application” option.

Step 6: Send form with supporting proof to CEE

The following documents should be attached with the form in the same order given here:

1. The first page of printout of application form of KEAM 2018 with photograph pasted (same as uploaded). It must also be duly attested by a Government Gazetted Officer/Head of Institution.
2. Nativity Certificate.
3. Age Proof.
4. Course Certificate in Original or Self Attested copy of Mark list (for candidates who studies Sanskrit at 10+2).
5. Original Community/ Non-Creamy Layer Certificate, ( for availing communal reservation).
6. Original Income Certificate (for fee concession / EC status).
7. Proof for Special Reservation, if claimed

KEAM 2018 application form along with the documents should be sent to:

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations

5th Floor, Housing Board Buildings, Santhi Nagar,

Thiruvananthapuram – 695001, Kerala

How to reset password?

If the candidate has lost the password, there is an option to reset it. The steps are given below:

• Click on the “Forgot Password” link
• The candidate will be redirected to a log-in window. Log in using the following details:

1. Application Number

2. Date of Birth

3. Email ID (should be the same as entered at time of registration)

• Select a password
• Click on submit

How to retrieve KEAM application number?

• Click on the “Forgot Application Number” tab
• Log in to the window that opens using application number, password, and DOB.

The application number will be displayed on screen. Note it down and keep it safe as it will be required for future reference.

How to check the status of Application Form?

The status of the application form of KEAM 2018 will be displayed on the home page of the candidate’s account. To view it, the candidate has to log-in to their individual accounts.

Types of status available

• Registration: Indicates Candidate’s Registration for online application.
• Upload Images: Shows whether the images of photograph, signature and thumb impression are uploaded to the portal.
• Fill Application: Indicates the application is filled up and finally submitted.
• Pay Application Fee: Indicates whether CEE office has received payment confirmation.
• Print Application: Denotes the printout of application is taken or not by the candidate.
• Received by CEE: This status indicates whether the CEE office has received and taken up the application for scrutiny. If the status is green, it means the application is taken up for scrutiny.

If there is a Green color against the status, it indicates completion of that step. On the other hand, a Red light signifies the step is yet to be performed.

Note: Candidates whose application form will be found defected will not be able to download KEAM 2018 admit card unless and until errors are rectified. 

Form Rejection Cases 

• Uploaded images not meeting prescribed guidelines
• If the photo affixed on the printout of the application form of KEAM doesn’t match the photo that was uploaded online, the application could be rejected
• If the affixed photograph is not duly attested by the Head of the Institution in which the studied last or by a Government Gazetted Officer,
• Unclear and counterfeit signature and thumb impression can also lead to rejection.
• Not furnishing Nativity certificate with the printout.
• If the applicable application fee corresponding to the category is not paid, it is another reason for cancellation.
• If the printout of application and supporting documents reach the designated office after the last date.  

Form Correction

The steps that candidates need to follow for making corrections in KEAM 2018 applications are as follows:

Step 1: Visit the official website of CEE Kerala.

Step 2: Click on “KEAM 2018 application form correction” link.

Step 3: Enter your login credentials such as application number and DOB.

Step 4: Now, proceed towards the corrections in the application form.

Step 5: Take at least 2 printouts of correction application form for further use.

Details that can be Corrected

There are only few fields in which a candidate can make edits or corrections. No changes can be made in the fields of exam centres and courses. Listed below are the changes that can be rectified in KEAM application form 2018:

• Mobile Number

• Email address

• Scanned images of photograph, signature and thumb impression

• Date of Birth

• Aadhaar number

• Other details indicated by the exam conducting authority

Make sure that the application should be complete in all respects. A candidate will be considered for the KEAM 2018 or for admission, only if all the relevant certificates are uploaded and sent as given in the Prospectus, in proof of eligibility, or in support of any claim for reservation, under any category. CheckKEAM Reservations

KEAM Application Form FAQs

Ques. For what all courses can a candidate apply for KEAM?

Ans. Candidates interested for admissions to Engineering, Architecture, B.Pharm, MBBS, BDS, Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Siddha, Unani, Agriculture, Forestry, Veterinary and Fisheries can apply online for KEAM 2018.

Ques. What is the last date to pay the application fee for KEAM 2018?

Ans. As per the official brochure of KEAM, the last day to apply and submit the application fee is February 28 by 5 pm.

Ques. Which is a suitable web browser to start the registration procedure for KEAM 2018?

Ans. It is suggested to use any of the following web browsers in order to avoid any form of technical glitches while filling the application form of KEAM 2018 – Mozilla Firefox 3.0 and above or Google Chrome 3.0

Ques. Is it mandatory to fill in the application form of KEAM 2018 in one go?

Ans. No, it is not necessary in a single attempt. Instead, the candidate can use the "Save" button available on the application form to save data entered at any stage of the registration. The next time candidate logs in to the application portal, the application filing process can be resumed from where it was left off.

Ques. How will I know that my application has been received or accepted by the CEE authorities?

Ans. If the KEAM application form is successfully accepted, the ‘Received by CEE’ tab under the  ‘ KEAM Application Status’ will light up in green. A confirmation message will also be sent on the candidate’s registered mobile number.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College