KEAM 2026 Rank List Released Today: Check Ranks, Toppers, Counselling and Admission Updates
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, is set to release the KEAM 2026 Rank List today, June 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM on its official website, cee.kerala.gov.in. Candidates who appeared for the Kerala Engineering, Architecture, and Medical (KEAM) examination can access their ranks through the candidate login portal using their application number and password.
The KEAM rank list is one of the most important milestones in the admission process for engineering courses in Kerala. The ranks obtained by candidates will be used for the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) 2026, which facilitates seat allotment in government, aided, and private engineering colleges across the state.
KEAM 2026 Rank Calculation Process
The KEAM Engineering Rank List 2026 is prepared using a 50:50 weightage formula. The final rank is calculated by combining:
- Normalised KEAM Entrance Examination Score (scaled to 300 marks)
- Plus Two Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) marks (scaled to 300 marks)
The total score is calculated out of 600 marks, ensuring equal consideration of both entrance examination performance and academic achievement.
This ranking methodology helps create a balanced evaluation process for admission to engineering programmes in Kerala.
Increased Competition in KEAM 2026
According to reports, approximately 1 lakh students appeared for KEAM 2026, marking a substantial increase compared to 86,401 candidates in 2025. The rise in participation is expected to make the competition for top engineering colleges and preferred branches significantly more challenging this year.
Candidates are therefore advised to carefully analyse their ranks and previous years’ cutoff trends before participating in counselling and option entry.
How to Check KEAM 2026 Rank List
Candidates can follow these simple steps:
- Visit the official website cee.kerala.gov.in
- Click on the KEAM Candidate Login link.
- Enter the application number and password.
- Access the candidate dashboard.
- View and download the KEAM 2026 Rank Card.
The rank card should be downloaded and preserved for future counselling and admission procedures.
KEAM 2026 Toppers List
CEE is also expected to publish the list of top-performing candidates along with the rank list. The topper list will include the names, ranks, and scores of the highest-ranking students in the examination.
Last year, Joshua Jacob Thomas secured Rank 1 with a score of 587.6773 out of 600, followed by Hari Kishan Baiju and Adhvaith Ayinippilly Sandeep among the top performers.
KEAM Counselling 2026
After the rank list announcement, CEE will release the schedule for the Centralised Admission Process (CAP) 2026. The counselling process is expected to consist of three regular rounds and one mop-up round.
The CAP process typically includes:
- Option Registration
- Choice Filling
- Option Rearrangement
- Final Option Confirmation
- Provisional Allotment
- Seat Allotment Results
- Fee Payment
- Reporting to the Allotted Institution
Seat allotment will be conducted based on rank, reservation criteria, seat availability, and candidate preferences.
Candidates should regularly monitor the official website for counselling notifications, allotment results, and cutoff ranks. Proper planning during option entry can significantly improve the chances of securing admission to a preferred college and branch.
KEAM 2026 Rank List Released: Check Ranks, Toppers, Counselling Process and Important Details
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has officially released the KEAM 2026 Rank List for Engineering and Pharmacy admissions on June 27, 2026, at 1:30 PM. Candidates who appeared for the Kerala Engineering, Architecture, and Medical (KEAM) examination can now check their ranks through the official website, cee.kerala.gov.in, using their application number and password.
The KEAM 2026 examination was conducted from April 17 to April 22, 2026, across various examination centres in Kerala as well as in New Delhi, Mumbai, and Dubai. The normalized KEAM scores were announced on May 12, 2026.
For Engineering admissions, the KEAM 2026 rank list has been prepared by giving equal weightage (50:50) to the candidate’s normalized KEAM score and the standardized marks obtained in the final year qualifying examination (Class 12) in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry. In cases where Chemistry was not studied, marks from Computer Science are considered. If both Chemistry and Computer Science are absent, Biotechnology marks are used, and if that is also unavailable, Biology marks are taken into account.
Candidates can check their ranks by visiting the official website, selecting the ‘KEAM Candidate Login’ option, and entering their application number and password. The rank card can then be viewed and downloaded.
The KEAM 2026 toppers have also been announced. In the Engineering category, Roshan Raju secured the first rank, while Dhyan Tej achieved the second rank. In the Pharmacy category, Vinayak Narayanan secured Rank 1, followed by Jesse Justin in Rank 2.
Following the release of the rank list, CEE will soon announce the KEAM Counselling 2026 schedule. The counselling process, known as the Centralised Admission Process (CAP), is expected to include three regular rounds and one mop-up round. The CAP process will involve option registration, option rearrangement, publication of provisional and final allotments, payment of option confirmation fees, and reporting to allotted colleges for admission. Cutoff ranks for various colleges and courses will be published after each allotment round on the official website.
Candidates whose names appear in the KEAM 2026 rank list will be eligible to participate in the counselling and seat allotment process for admission to engineering and pharmacy courses across Kerala.
KEAM 2026 Phase 1 Trial Allotment Released: Check Mock Seat Allocation, Important Dates & Next Steps
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has released the KEAM 2026 Phase 1 Trial Allotment on its official website, cee.kerala.gov.in. The trial allotment is a mock seat allocation under the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) for Engineering courses and is intended to help candidates understand their likely college and branch based on their current rank and option preferences. It is important to note that the trial allotment does not guarantee admission and serves only as a preview before the actual allotment. The Provisional Phase 1 Allotment is scheduled to be released on July 7, 2026, followed by the Final Phase 1 Allotment on July 8, 2026.
Candidates who participated in the option entry process can log in to the KEAM candidate portal using their application number and password to view their tentative seat allocation. Along with the trial allotment, CEE has also published the last rank list, enabling candidates to analyze the expected cutoff ranks across various colleges and engineering branches.
The option rearrangement window remains open until 4:00 PM on July 7, 2026. Candidates can modify, rearrange, or delete their preferred college and course options before the deadline. All changes must be saved and locked before the closing time, as the final option list will determine the provisional allotment.
Candidates who receive a seat in the provisional allotment and wish to accept it must pay a token fee of ₹8,000 for government cost-sharing, autonomous, and self-financing engineering colleges. The fee can be paid online through the candidate portal or at designated Head Post Offices across Kerala between July 9 and July 12, 2026. Failure to pay the fee within the prescribed period will result in the cancellation of the allotted seat and the loss of all remaining engineering options.
Candidates should also keep essential documents ready for admission, including the KEAM 2026 Rank Card, mark sheets, community certificate, income certificate, and other required documents. Those who accept their allotted seat may still participate in Phase 2 counselling for possible upgrades, while candidates who do not receive a preferred seat can also take part in the subsequent counselling rounds.
KEAM 2026 Phase 2 Provisional Allotment Released: Complete Counselling Schedule, Allotment Dates & Confirmation Process
The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has released the KEAM 2026 Phase 2 Provisional Allotment List on its official website, cee.kerala.gov.in. Candidates who participated in the KEAM 2026 counselling process can now check their provisional seat allotment. The allotment process is conducted in multiple phases, and the provisional as well as final allotment lists are published online according to the official counselling schedule. Candidates allotted seats must complete the admission formalities, including fee payment and option confirmation, within the specified deadlines to retain their seats.
KEAM 2026 Counselling Schedule
The official counselling schedule includes the following important dates:
| Event | Round 1 | Round 2 | Round 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trial Allotment List | 5 July 2026 | 6 July 2026 | Not Applicable |
| Provisional Allotment List | 7 July 2026 | 17 July 2026 | 18 July 2026 |
| Final Allotment List | 8 July 2026 | To Be Announced | 19 July 2026 |
Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official CEE Kerala website for updates regarding the final allotment dates and counselling notifications.
How to Check KEAM 2026 Allotment
The KEAM 2026 allotment list is published as a PDF document, and candidates do not need to log in to access it. To check the allotment, candidates should download the PDF from the official website, press Ctrl + F, and enter their KEAM application number. The allotted details, including the application number, rank, allotted college, course, and seat type, will be highlighted in the document.
Steps After Seat Allotment
Candidates who receive a seat allotment must download the Allotment Memo by logging into their candidate portal on the KEAM website. The admission fee mentioned in the allotment memo must be paid either through online payment or at any Head Post Office across Kerala within the prescribed deadline. Candidates who fail to remit the fee on time will lose their allotted seat as well as all existing options in that particular stream. Once these options are lost, they cannot be restored in subsequent allotment rounds.
Option Confirmation for Further Allotments
Candidates wishing to participate in the second or subsequent allotment rounds must log in to their Option Registration Page and click the 'Confirm' button to retain their existing options. After confirming their options online, candidates can delete unwanted choices or rearrange the priority of their selected options. Completing the option confirmation process is mandatory for consideration in future allotment rounds.
Candidates are advised to carefully follow all counselling instructions, meet the prescribed deadlines, and regularly monitor cee.kerala.gov.in for the latest updates regarding KEAM 2026 allotment, admissions, and counselling procedures.
