KEAM 2026 Ranking List: : The Commissioner of Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala is expected to declare the highly anticipated Kerala Engineering, Architecture, and Medical (KEAM) 2026 rank list today, June 26, 2026. Thousands of candidates who have appeared for the state level entrance exam will be able to access their engineering and pharmacy ranks late in the evening on the official portal of the candidates. The publication of the merit list follows the end of the extended Class 12 mark submission process, which allowed students to update their academic records for an accurate grade calculation.Originally scheduled for release on June 20, the release date has been postponed by the authorities to accommodate students whose board exams have changed after the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced its Class 12 revaluation results. Following directives from the Ministry of Higher Education, the CEE has extended the entry window of marks until June 23 to ensure that no candidate faced an unfair disadvantage due to timing constraints. With all student data verified and processed, the state is now set to begin its centralized admissions window.Standardization and key metricsA total of 1,48,146 candidates registered for the KEAM 2026 entrance exam, highlighting the immense competition for professional courses in the state. Out of this total group, 1,08,409 candidates registered specifically for the engineering stream, while 39,737 candidates registered for the pharmacy stream. Students who have secured a minimum of 10 normalized marks in the entrance test are considered qualified to be factored in the final merit ranking.The engineering rank list is prepared using a 50:50 equal weightage formula. The final index score is calculated from a total of 600 marks, combining the performance of the normalized KEAM entrance test (300 marks) with the normalized Class 12 marks obtained in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry (300 marks). This standardization process ensures parity between candidates arriving from different secondary schools, such as CBSE, CISCE, and the Kerala State Board.Major events planThe complete schedule highlighting the exam cycle stages is structured below:
Steps to check and download the merit listCandidates have to navigate to the state portal to view their qualification status. Follow these step-by-step instructions to download the rank card:Step 1: Go to the official exam site CEE Kerala Portal.Step 2: Locate and click on the active link designated for “KEAM 2026 – Candidate Login” on the home page.Step 3: Provide your unique Application number and security Password in the input fields.Step 4: Enter the displayed access captcha code accurately and hit the log-in button.Step 5: Access your student profile dashboard and click on the “Rank Card” download button.Step 6: Print a physical copy of the document to secure your details for physical verification rounds during counseling.The publication of the rank list immediately paves the way for the Centralized Allocation Process (CAP). Eligible class holders must monitor the portal closely for option entry notifications, where they will submit their preferred branches and university choices online.
