KEAM 2026 provisional answer key out; objection window open at cee.kerala.gov.in, result on May 10

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) has released the Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical Entrance Examination (KEAM) provisional answer key PDFs for the 2026 exams. Candidates can check and download the answer key at CEE’s official website, cee.kerala.gov.in.

CEE held the KEAM exam from April 17 to April 21 as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for Engineering and Pharmacy courses. Separate answer keys have been issued for each exam day and shift.

Candidates will be able to submit objections to the provisional answers through their login portals. These answer keys contain the correct responses to all questions asked in the examination.

Along with the answer keys, the KEAM 2026 response sheets will also be made available in candidates’ login accounts, displaying the answers marked by them during the test. The KEAM 2026 results are expected to be declared by May 10.

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KEAM Provisional Answer Key; Steps to download

Candidates can follow the below steps to download the KEAM provisional answer key 2026;

• Visit the official website of CEE Kerala at cee.kerala.gov.in.
• On the homepage, click on the link for “KEAM 2026 – Candidate Portal.”
• Inside the portal, locate the “Answer Key” section or relevant notification.
• Choose the appropriate category, such as Engineering or Pharmacy, along with your exam date and shift.
• Click on the respective PDF link to open, view, and download the answer key.

KEAM Provisional Answer Key; How to raise objections

Candidates who wish to raise objections against the provisional KEAM 2026 answer keys can follow the steps below:

• Visit the official CEE Kerala website.
• Log in to the candidate portal and click on the link for answer key objections.
• Select the question you want to challenge and indicate the correct answer as per your claim.
• Upload relevant supporting documents or references to justify your objection.
• Pay the prescribed fee of Rs 200 per question online, as submissions without payment will not be considered.

For KEAM 2026 exam candidates are awarded 4 marks for each correct response, while 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.