The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, released the KEAM 2026 Engineering Rank List on June 27, 2026. Candidates who appeared for the Kerala Engineering, Architecture and Medical (KEAM) 2026 entrance exam and submitted their Class 12 marks can now log in to the official candidate portal using their application number and password to view and download their rank card. The rank list is used for admission to BTech/BE engineering courses in government, aided, autonomous, and private engineering colleges in Kerala for the 2026-27 academic year.
Direct Link to Download Kerala Engineering Rank List 2026
KEAM 2026 Engineering Rank List: Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala |
| Rank List Release Date | June 27, 2026 |
| Streams Covered in This List | Engineering (BTech/BE) and Pharmacy (B.Pharm) |
| Official Website | cee.kerala.gov.in |
| Login Credentials Required | Application Number and Password |
| Purpose of Rank List | Eligibility for KEAM Centralised Allotment Process (CAP) counselling and seat allotment |
| Rank Card Availability | Available only through individual candidate login; not published as a public, searchable name-wise or roll-number-wise list |
KEAM 2026 Rank List: Important Dates
The table below lists the confirmed KEAM 2026 dates available from official and verified sources. Where a date has not been officially confirmed at the time of writing, it is marked accordingly.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| KEAM 2026 Entrance Exam | Not covered in this article - refer to the official KEAM 2026 exam notification |
| KEAM 2026 Result / Scorecard | May 2026 |
| KEAM 2026 Engineering & Pharmacy Rank List | June 27, 2026 |
| CAP Round 1 Fee Payment Deadline | July 12, 2026 |
| CAP Round 2 Final Allotment | July 20, 2026 |
| CAP Round 2 Fee Payment Deadline | July 24, 2026 |
| Rank List Release Date | July 27, 2026 |
| CAP Phase 3 Option Registration | Closes July 30, 2026 |
| CAP Phase 3 Provisional Allotment | August 3, 2026 |
| CAP Phase 3 Final Allotment | August 5, 2026 |
| Reporting to Allotted College (Phase 3) | August 6 to August 10, 2026 |
How to Download the KEAM 2026 Engineering Rank Card
The KEAM rank card is not released as an open PDF list. It can only be accessed through individual candidate login. Follow these steps:
- Visit the official website: cee.kerala.gov.in.
- Click on the "KEAM 2026 Candidate Portal" link on the homepage.
- Enter your Application Number.
- Enter your Password.
- Enter the security/CAPTCHA code shown on screen.
- Click "Submit" or "Login."
- Your KEAM 2026 Engineering Rank Card will be displayed on the screen.
- Download the rank card and take a printout for use during CAP counselling and admission.
If you have forgotten your application number or password, use the "Forgot Password" option on the candidate portal login page to reset your credentials using your date of birth and security question.
How the KEAM 2026 Engineering Rank Is Calculated
According to CEE Kerala, the Engineering Rank List is prepared after normalising the marks obtained in the qualifying (Plus Two/Class 12) examination and combining them with the KEAM entrance exam score. Based on official and verified reporting:
- The Engineering rank is based on a 50:50 weightage between the normalised KEAM entrance exam score and the standardised Class 12 (Plus Two) marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- Only candidates who submitted and verified their Class 12 marks through the official portal within the prescribed deadline are included in the Engineering rank list.
- The final rank is derived from a combined index score.
The exact internal weightage split between individual subjects and the precise formula used within the Class 12 component have not been independently confirmed across all sources reviewed for this article; candidates should refer to the official KEAM 2026 Prospectus on cee.kerala.gov.in for the complete calculation methodology.
KEAM 2026 Tie-Breaking Criteria
When two or more candidates score the same combined index, CEE Kerala applies a tie-breaking procedure, with Mathematics performance treated as a decisive factor. This was demonstrated in the KEAM 2026 topper list itself: Roshan Raju (Thiruvananthapuram) and Dhyan Tej Manapatti both scored 586.14 out of 600, but Roshan Raju secured Rank 1 because his Mathematics marks in the KEAM 2026 entrance exam were higher - the first tie-breaking criterion applied by CEE.
Beyond Mathematics marks, reported tie-breaking factors (in order of application, as per CEE's admission policy) generally include Physics performance in the entrance exam, standardised Class 12 marks, and, if a tie still remains, the age of the candidate, with the older candidate given preference. Candidates should verify the exact, complete order of tie-breaking criteria in the official KEAM 2026 Prospectus, as minor variations have been reported across secondary sources.
KEAM 2026 Rank Lists: Engineering vs Other Streams
CEE Kerala prepares separate rank lists for different courses under KEAM. It is important not to confuse the Engineering rank list with these other lists:
| Rank List | Basis of Ranking |
|---|---|
| Engineering (BTech/BE) | 50:50 weightage of normalised KEAM entrance score and standardised Class 12 PCM marks |
| Pharmacy (B.Pharm) | Index score based on the Physics and Chemistry section of the KEAM entrance exam |
| Medical & Allied (MBBS/BDS/Ayurveda, etc.) | All India Rank (AIR) from NEET UG 2026, for candidates who separately applied to CEE Kerala with their NEET details |
| Architecture (B.Arch) | Equal weightage to NATA score and qualifying board exam marks |
KEAM 2026 CAP Counselling Process
Candidates who feature in the KEAM 2026 Engineering Rank List become eligible to take part in the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP), the online single-window system used to allot BTech/BE seats. The process typically includes the following stages:
- Option Registration: Log in to the candidate portal and arrange your preferred colleges and courses in order of priority.
- Trial Allotment: A dummy allotment is published so you can revise and reorder your preferences before the actual round.
- Provisional and Final Seat Allotment: Published round-wise, based on your rank, registered options, and applicable reservation category.
- Freeze, Slide, or Float Decision: After each round, you must choose to freeze your current seat, slide within the same college for a better branch, or float for a fully open upgrade.
- Fee Payment: Pay the confirmation/token fee online or at a designated post office within the deadline to retain your allotted seat.
- Reporting to College: Report to the allotted college with all original documents for physical verification within the specified reporting window.
As of this writing, KEAM 2026 CAP counselling is understood to include multiple regular allotment rounds followed by a mop-up round for any seats that remain vacant, consistent with the pattern followed in previous years. The exact total number of rounds confirmed specifically for 2026 has not been separately verified in the sources reviewed for this article - check the official CAP notification on cee.kerala.gov.in for the confirmed round structure.
KEAM 2026 Important Instructions
- The KEAM rank card is available only through your individual candidate login - it is not searchable by name or roll number on a public list.
- Carefully verify all details on your rank card immediately after downloading it. Report any discrepancy to CEE Kerala through the procedure specified in the official notification.
- Keep multiple printed copies of your rank card; it is required at several stages of CAP counselling, including option registration, document verification, and college reporting.
- A seat allotment is provisional until you complete fee payment and physical document verification at the allotted college. Failure to produce valid original documents can lead to cancellation of the allotment.
- Do not rely solely on unverified third-party websites for counselling dates; always cross-check directly on cee.kerala.gov.in.