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Written by Mumtaj Khan
Aug 07, 2025

KEAM Counselling Process, Dates & Eligibility – Official CEE Kerala Guide

Are you aspiring to secure admission to top engineering, architecture, or medical colleges in Kerala through the KEAM 2025 exam? Then this detailed guide on KEAM 2025 counselling process, schedule, and eligibility is just for you. Conducted by the CEE Kerala (Commissioner of Entrance Examinations), KEAM is one of the most crucial entrance exams for students aiming to enter prestigious colleges in Kerala.

Let’s explore the entire KEAM 2025 admission and counselling journey, step by step, including the registration process, eligibility, rank list, allotment procedure, and much more!

✅ What is KEAM 2025?

Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical, or KEAM, is an entrance test administered at the state level for undergraduate programs including

  • Medical & Allied Courses (through NEET score)
  • Engineering (B.Tech)
  • Architecture (B.Arch)
  • Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
  • Agriculture

Admission to Kerala's government and private self-financing colleges is available to those who take the exam, which is administered by CEE Kerala.

📅 KEAM 2025 Counselling Important Dates (Tentative)

Event

Date (Expected)

KEAM 2025 Result AnnouncementJune 2025
Rank List PublicationJuly 2025
KEAM 2025 Counselling RegistrationJuly–August 2025
Option Registration & Trial AllotmentAugust 2025
First Allotment ResultAugust 2025
Reporting to Allotted CollegesAugust 2025
Second Round AllotmentSeptember 2025

Final dates will be announced officially on the cee.kerala.gov.in portal.

🧾 KEAM 2025 Counselling Eligibility Criteria

To participate in the counselling process, a candidate must fulfill the following conditions:

1. Domicile Requirements

  • Must be an Indian citizen.
  • Kerala origin or Non-Keralite category eligibility.
  • Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)/OCI can also apply.

2. Academic Qualifications

  • For B.Tech: Must have passed Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and Chemistry as optional.
  • A Class 12 diploma in biology, chemistry, and physics is required for a B.Pharm.
  • For B.Arch: NATA score is mandatory.

3. Minimum Marks

  • Engineering: Minimum 45% aggregate in PCM.
  • Architecture: As per NATA norms.
  • Medical/Allied: NEET UG qualification mandatory.

🖥️ KEAM 2025 Counselling Process – Step-by-Step Guide

🔹 Step 1: Online Registration

  • Visit the official portal: cee kerala gov
  • Click on “KEAM 2025 Candidate Portal”
  • Use your Application Number & Password to login
  • Complete the registration for Centralized Allotment Process (CAP)

🔹 Step 2: Option Registration

  • Choose your preferred colleges and courses
  • Prioritize options carefully
  • Save and lock your options before the deadline

🔹 Step 3: Trial Allotment

  • CEE Kerala conducts a trial allotment to help students understand the allotment trend
  • No seats are actually allotted during this stage

🔹 Step 4: First Allotment Result

  • Seats are distributed according to availability, category, and merit.
  • Check your result by logging in to the candidate portal

🔹 Step 5: Fee Payment & Seat Confirmation

  • If allotted, pay the tuition fee via the online portal
  • Download the allotment memo and report to the respective college

🔹 Step 6: Reporting to College

  • Present the necessary paperwork in person at the designated college.
  • If this isn't done, the seat will be cancelled.

🔹 Step 7: Second & Subsequent Allotments

  • If you wish to participate in further rounds, update your options
  • Repeat the process of checking results, paying fees, and reporting

📌 Documents Required for KEAM 2025 Counselling

  • KEAM 2025 Admit Card
  • KEAM 2025 Score Card/Rank List
  • Class 10 & 12 Mark Sheets and Certificates
  • Domicile Certificate
  • Transfer Certificate (TC)
  • Community/Category Certificate (if applicable)
  • Income Certificate (for fee concession)
  • Allotment Memo
  • Fee Payment Receipt
  • Passport-size photographs

🧠 How KEAM Ranks Are Calculated?

The KEAM rank for B.Tech courses is created by assigning equal weight to:

  • KEAM Entrance Exam Score (Paper I & II) – 50%
  • Class 12 PCM Marks – 50%

The results of NEET UG are used directly for medical and related courses.

🏛️ Participating Colleges under KEAM 2025

  • Government Engineering Colleges
  • Government Aided Colleges
  • Private Self-Financing Colleges
  • Government Controlled Self-Financing Colleges

📞 CEE Kerala Counselling Helpline (for reference)

While participating in the counselling process, if students face any issue, they can contact the official helpdesk.

Note: Always refer to the official portal cee.kerala.gov.in for updated helpline numbers and instructions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The official website for KEAM 2025 counselling is cee.kerala.gov.in
KEAM 2025 counselling is expected to begin in July/August 2025 after the declaration of results. The exact schedule will be released by CEE Kerala.
Candidates who have qualified the KEAM 2025 exam and meet the required academic, nativity, and domicile eligibility criteria are eligible to participate.
Key documents include KEAM admit card, rank letter, class 10 & 12 marksheets, nativity certificate, income certificate (if applicable), and category certificate (for reservation).
Seat allotment is conducted through the CAP (Centralised Allotment Process) based on candidate’s rank, category, preferences, and availability of seats.
KEAM 2025 counselling process will be completely online on the official portal of CEE Kerala.
Candidates must pay the seat acceptance fee via online payment gateway using credit/debit card or net banking after seat allotment.
Can I participate in KEAM counselling without attending the exam?