KEAM 2017

Important Tentative Dates

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Eligibility Criteria
1. Nativity:
Candidates who wish to apply should be an Indian citizen.

2. Keralites:
A candidate of Kerala origin will be categorized as a Keralite only for the purpose of eligibility for admission.
Children of All India Service (AIS) officers (Non-Keralites) allotted to Kerala cadre come under this category and should produce a certificate from the competent authority showing that the parent of the candidate is an AIS officer allotted to Kerala cadre.

3. Non-Keralite Category-I (NK-I):
A candidate who is not of Kerala origin but fulfils anyone of the following conditions will be categorised as 'Non-Keralite Category I(NK I).
candidate who has been a resident of Kerala State for a period of 5 years within the period of 12 years of study and is a non keralite. candidate who has studied in Kerala from Class VIII to XII and is not of Kerala Origin
candidate who has studied 10+2 in Kerala and whose parents are Non- Keralites belonging to the Government of India/Defence Service, posted to Kerala.
candidate who has studied 10+2 in Kerala and whose parents are Non- Keralites serving/served Government of Kerala for a minimum period of two years Iincluding the period of study of the qualifying exam).

3. Non-Keralite Category-II (NK-II):
Candidates who do not belong to the ‘Keralite’ or ‘Non- Keralite Category-I’ will be considered as ‘Non-Keralite Category-II'. Such candidates can apply ONLY to the ‘State Merit’ seats in the Private Self-financing Engineering Colleges in the State or the "Management Quota" seats in Self-financing Engineering institutions under Government control.

4. Eligibility Criteria for Engineering courses:
For B.Tech (Ag. Engg.) and B.Tech (Food Engg.) and B.Tech (Dairy Science. & Technology):
Candidates must have passed the HSC exam of Kerala or equivalent from a recognized board.
They must have secured a minimum of 50% marks in Mathematics and 50 % marks in aggregate in Physics and Chemistry

5. Eligibility for Diploma Holders in Engineering:
Candidates who have passed a Diploma in engineering or equivalent are also eligible.
Such a Diploma in engineering must have been recognized by the State Board of Technical Education.
They must have undergone a minimum 3 year institutional course from an AICTE recognized institution.
They must have obtained a minimum of 50% in the final year of such a course

Eligibility Criteria For B.Tech. (D.Sc. & Tech):
Candidates must have passed the HSC exam of Kerala, or equivalent with 50 % marks in Mathematics or Biology
They must have secured an aggregate of 50 % marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology
They will be required to pursue a make-up course in Basic Mathematics (2+0) credits or Applied Biology (1+1) credit as the case may be.
Note: Diploma Holders in Engineering will not be considered for admission to the Engineering Colleges affiliated to Kerala Agricultural University and Kerala

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Exam Pattern
There will be a written exam consisting of two papers:
Paper-I: It will consist of questions in Physics & Chemistry. Paper-I will held on April 25th, 2017 from 10 am to 12.30 pm
Paper-II: It will consist of questions in Mathematics. Paper-II will held on April 26, 2017 from 10 am to 12.30 pm
Each Paper will be of 2 hour and 30 minutes (150 minutes) duration.
All questions will be of multiple choice type.
Each correct answer will be awarded 4 marks.
Each incorrect answer will get 1 mark deducted from the total score.
Candidates who do not answer at least one question will be declared disqualified.

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How to Apply
Step 1: Candidate Registration
Step 2: Candidate Login
Step 3: Filling up of Application
Step 4: Final Submission of Application
Step 5: Payment of Application Fee
Step 6: Printout of the Application
Step 7: Send the Application form on below address
           Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations,
           5th Floor, Housing Board Buildings,
           Santhi Nagar, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 001

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Courses Offered through KEAM–2017