Last Updated: June 27, 2026
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala has released the KEAM 2026 rank lists for Engineering and Pharmacy admissions for the 2026–27 academic session. Candidates who appeared for the entrance examination can now download their rank cards through the official KEAM Candidate Portal using their application number and password.
KEAM is the state-level entrance process for admission to engineering and pharmacy programmes offered by participating institutions in Kerala. The publication of the rank list marks the completion of the examination phase and the start of the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP), through which seats are allotted based on merit, reservation policies and candidate preferences.
Verification Note: This article is based on the KEAM 2026 Rank List Notification, KEAM 2026 Prospectus, and official updates issued by CEE Kerala on June 27, 2026. All statistics reflect information published by the authority on that date.
KEAM 2026 Schedule
|
Event |
Status |
Date |
|
Rank List Released |
Confirmed |
June 27, 2026 |
|
CAP Option Registration |
Confirmed |
June 30, 2026 |
|
Trial Allotment |
Confirmed |
July 8, 2026 |
|
Subsequent Allotments |
To Be Notified |
As per CEE Kerala |
Rank List Released After Brief Delay
The rank list was originally expected around June 20, 2026. CEE Kerala postponed its publication after the CBSE Class 12 revaluation results were announced on June 21, allowing eligible candidates to submit revised marks before the final merit list was prepared. The decision was intended to ensure uniform consideration of updated academic records.
KEAM 2026 Participation Statistics
According to CEE Kerala data released on June 27, 2026, a total of 1,48,146 candidates registered for KEAM 2026.
|
Category |
Engineering |
Pharmacy |
|
Registered Candidates |
1,08,409 |
39,737 |
|
Appeared |
— |
31,141 |
|
Qualified |
79,788 |
26,943 |
|
Final Rank List |
65,438* |
26,943 |
*Some official reports also mention approximately 79,717 candidates in the overall Engineering rank list. Candidates should refer to the latest notification issued by CEE Kerala for the final published figures.
Female candidates formed the majority of qualifiers in the Pharmacy stream, while Engineering continued to record the largest number of applicants.
Engineering and Pharmacy Toppers
Engineering
|
Rank |
Candidate |
District |
Score |
|
1 |
Roshan Raju |
Ernakulam |
586 |
|
2 |
Dhyan Tej |
Kannur |
586 |
|
3 |
Vismaya K R |
Thrissur |
585 |
|
4 |
Rohit Krishna H |
— |
581 |
|
5 |
Govind Vinod |
— |
580 |
Vismaya K R was the highest-ranked female candidate in the Engineering merit list.
Pharmacy
|
Rank |
Candidate |
|
1 |
Vinayak Narayanan |
|
2 |
Jesse Justin |
How the Merit List Was Prepared
|
Stream |
Merit Calculation |
|
Engineering |
50% normalized KEAM score + 50% normalized Plus Two Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics marks |
|
Pharmacy |
100% normalized KEAM Physics and Chemistry score |
The normalization process is designed to maintain fairness by accounting for differences in evaluation standards followed by various education boards. Candidates were also required to secure the prescribed minimum normalized entrance score to be included in the rank list.
What Candidates Should Do Next
Eligible candidates should log in to the KEAM Candidate Portal, download their rank card and verify all personal and academic details. Online option registration for CAP is scheduled to begin on June 30, 2026, while the trial allotment is scheduled for July 8, 2026. Separate notifications for Architecture admissions based on NATA and Medical & Allied admissions linked to NEET will be issued independently by CEE Kerala.
Fraud and Safety Advisory
Candidates should use only the official CEE Kerala portal for rank cards, counselling and admission updates. Do not share OTPs, passwords or login credentials with anyone. Government authorities do not seek payment for admission approval through calls, messages or unofficial websites. Any suspicious communication should be verified through official CEE Kerala notifications before responding.
Official Sources
- KEAM 2026 Rank List Notification – CEE Kerala
- KEAM 2026 Prospectus – CEE Kerala
- Official KEAM Candidate Portal
- CEE Kerala Notifications and Press Releases
Editorial Disclaimer
This article is based on official information available as of June 27, 2026. Admission schedules, counselling dates and procedures may change through subsequent notifications. In the event of any revision, the latest notification, prospectus or update issued by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala will take precedence.
Conclusion
The release of the KEAM 2026 rank list marks the beginning of the admission process for Engineering and Pharmacy programmes in Kerala. Candidates should complete the required counselling steps within the notified timeline and regularly check official CEE Kerala notifications for updates on allotment rounds, reporting schedules and admission-related announcements.