KEAM 2026

📝 Exam Mode & Duration

Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT) CEE Kerala+15Shiksha+15Listocle+15Listocle+5pagalguy.com+5Engineering Careers 360+5
Duration:
- Engineering: 180 minutes (3 hours)
- Pharmacy (BPharm)
- 90 minutes (1.5 hours) Listocle+8Engineering Careers 360+8Shiksha+8

Total Questions: 150 MCQs
- Mathematics: 75
- Physics: 45
- Chemistry: 30 Engineering Careers 360+1SarvGyan+1
Total Marks: 600
- 4 marks per correct answer → 150 × 4 = 600 Listocle+9Engineering Careers 360+9pagalguy.com+9Engineering Careers 360+2Shiksha+2Listocle+2

Total Questions: 75 MCQs
- Physics: 45
- Chemistry: 30 Listocle+4Engineering Careers 360+4Shiksha+4
Total Marks: 300 (75 × 4) SarvGyan+1Shiksha+1

CBT Mode ensures smoother navigation and quicker result processing Shikshapagalguy.com
Focused distribution:
- Engineering: 150 questions, 600 marks
- BPharm: 75 questions, 300 marks
Strict negative marking to assess accuracy and discourage wild guessing
One-time duration—no sectional time limits

🧮 Time Management: For Engineering, pace yourself to cover ~50 questions per hour.
🕵️‍♂️ Accuracy First: With –1 penalty, avoid blind guesses.
🎯 Section Strategy: Tackle strongest subjects first, revisit weaker ones later.
📚 Mock Tests: Regular full-length CBT mocks help with navigation and speed.
🧠 Revision Points:
- Maths (Engineering): Emphasize high-weightage topics like calculus, algebra, and geometry.
- Physics & Chemistry: Keep class 11–12 fundamentals crystal clear.