KEAM stands for Kerala Engineering, Architecture and Medical exam. It is a state-level entrance examination conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, for admission to various professional degree courses in the state of Kerala, including Engineering, Architecture, Pharmacy, Medical, Agriculture, Forestry, Veterinary, and Fisheries. The exam is usually conducted in the month of April every year, and the admission process is based on the rank obtained in the KEAM exam.
KEAM Exam Syllabus
The syllabus for KEAM exam varies depending on the course for which the candidate is seeking admission. Here’s a general overview of the syllabus:
For Engineering and Architecture:
- Mechanics
- Heat and Thermodynamics
- Waves
- Optics
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Modern Physics
- Basic concepts and atomic structure
- Bonding and molecular structure
- States of matter
- Chemical equilibrium
- Thermodynamics
- Solutions
- Redox reactions and electrochemistry
- Surface chemistry
- Chemical kinetics
- Coordination compounds
- Basic principles and applications of spectroscopy
- Algebra
- Trigonometry
- Geometry
- Statistics
- Calculus
For Medical:
- Mechanics
- Heat and Thermodynamics
- Waves
- Optics
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Modern Physics
- Basic concepts and atomic structure
- Bonding and molecular structure
- States of matter
- Chemical equilibrium
- Thermodynamics
- Solutions
- Redox reactions and electrochemistry
- Surface chemistry
- Chemical kinetics
- Coordination compounds
- Basic principles and applications of spectroscopy
- Diversity in the living world
- Structural organization in plants and animals
- Cell structure and function
- Plant physiology
- Human physiology
- Reproduction
- Genetics and evolution
- Biology and human welfare
- Biotechnology and its applications
- Ecology and environment
Exam Pattern
Here is the exam pattern for KEAM
Exam Mode |
Offline (Pen and Paper-based) |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 hours and 30 minutes per paper (5 hours for both papers) |
| Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Number of Papers | Two papers: Paper 1 (Physics and Chemistry) and Paper 2 (Mathematics) |
| Number of Questions | Paper 1 – 120 questions (Physics – 60 and Chemistry – 60); Paper 2 – 120 questions (Mathematics – 60 and Biology – 60) |
| Marking Scheme | 4 marks for each correct answer; 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer |
| Medium of Exam | English |
| Total Marks | 480 marks |
| Courses Offered | Engineering, Architecture, Pharmacy, Medical, Agriculture, Forestry, Veterinary, and Fisheries |
Important Topics & Weightage – For Engineering and Architecture
Here are the important topics and weightage for KEAM exam for Engineering and Architecture.
Subject |
Important Topics |
Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Mechanics, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetism, Waves, and Optics | 40% |
| Chemistry | Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, States of Matter, Equilibrium, Redox Reactions, Solutions, Chemical Thermodynamics, and Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry | 40% |
| Mathematics | Algebra, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Calculus, and Vector Algebra | 20% |
| Architecture | Part A – Mathematics, Part B – Aptitude Test, and Part C – Drawing Test | Part A: 40%, Part B: 50%, Part C: 10% |
Note: The above weightage is based on the previous year’s exam pattern, and candidates are advised to check the official KEAM website for any changes or updates. Also, the weightage for Mathematics may vary slightly depending on the difficulty level of the paper.
Important Topics & Weightage –For Medical
Here are the important topics and weightage for KEAM exam for Medical
Subject |
Important Topics |
Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | Mechanics, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetism, Waves, and Optics | 25% |
| Chemistry | Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure, States of Matter, Equilibrium, Redox Reactions, Solutions, Chemical Thermodynamics, and Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry | 25% |
| Biology | Diversity in Living World, Structural Organization in Plants and Animals, Cell Structure and Function, Plant Physiology, Human Physiology, Reproduction, Genetics and Evolution, Biology and Human Welfare, Biotechnology, and Ecology |
Note: The above weightage is based on the previous year’s exam pattern, and candidates are advised to check the official KEAM website for any changes or updates. Also, the weightage for Physics and Chemistry may vary slightly depending on the difficulty level of the paper.
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