The KEAM 2027 syllabus covers Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at Plus Two level, as printed in the CEE Kerala prospectus. The engineering paper has 75 Maths, 45 Physics and 30 Chemistry questions; the pharmacy paper has Chemistry and Physics only. The 2027 prospectus is expected in January 2027, so the units below are from the 2026 prospectus.
KEAM Syllabus 2027
This page lists the KEAM syllabus unit by unit, with the question split, marking scheme and where to get the PDF.
What are the Mathematics units in the KEAM syllabus?
Mathematics carries the most weight in the engineering paper, with 75 of the 150 questions. The 2026 prospectus lists these units:
| Unit | Topics |
|---|---|
| Algebra | Sets, relations and functions; complex numbers; sequences and series; permutations, combinations and binomial theorem; matrices and determinants |
| Trigonometry | Trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions |
| Geometry | Lines; conic sections; vectors; three-dimensional geometry |
| Statistics and probability | Statistics and probability |
| Calculus | Functions, limits and continuity; differentiation; applications of derivatives; indefinite and definite integrals; area under curves; differential equations |
| Linear programming | Constraints, objective function and graphical solution |
What are the Physics units in the KEAM syllabus?
Physics has 45 questions in the engineering paper and 30 in the pharmacy paper. The 19 units are:
| Units | Topics |
|---|---|
| I to V | Units and measurement; kinematics; laws of motion; work, energy and power; motion of system of particles and rigid body |
| VI to X | Gravitation; properties of bulk matter; thermodynamics; behaviour of perfect gas and kinetic theory; oscillations and waves |
| XI to XV | Electrostatics; current electricity; magnetic effects of current and magnetism; electromagnetic induction and alternating currents; electromagnetic waves |
| XVI to XIX | Optics; dual nature of matter and radiation; atoms and nuclei; electronic devices |
What are the Chemistry units in the KEAM syllabus?
Chemistry has 30 questions in the engineering paper and 45 in the pharmacy paper. The 18 units are:
| Units | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 to 6 | Some basic concepts of chemistry; structure of atom; classification of elements and periodicity; chemical bonding and molecular structure; thermodynamics; equilibrium |
| 7 to 11 | Redox reactions and electrochemistry; solutions; chemical kinetics; d and f block elements; coordination compounds |
| 12 to 18 | Organic chemistry basic principles; hydrocarbons; haloalkanes and haloarenes; alcohols, phenols and ethers; aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids; organic compounds containing nitrogen; biomolecules |
How many questions come from each subject in KEAM 2027?
Each question has five options and one correct answer, with +4 for a correct answer and -1 for a wrong one. This is the 2026 split, which is expected to continue.
| Subject | Engineering paper | Pharmacy paper |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 75 | – |
| Physics | 45 | 30 |
| Chemistry | 30 | 45 |
| Total | 150 questions, 180 minutes | 75 questions, 90 minutes |
Where can I download the KEAM syllabus PDF?
The syllabus is printed in the KEAM prospectus on cee.kerala.gov.in (clause 9.5.1 of the 2026 prospectus). The KEAM 2027 syllabus will come with the 2027 prospectus, expected in January 2027.
- PDFKEAM 2026 Prospectus (latest) (5 January 2026)Official site · cee.kerala.gov.inOpen
- LINKKEAM 2026 last rank details (all phases)Official site · cee.kerala.gov.inOpen
- LINKCEE Kerala official websiteOfficial site · cee.kerala.gov.inOpen
How should I prepare for the KEAM 2027 syllabus?
- Start with your Class 11 and 12 textbooks, since the units follow the Plus Two curriculum.
- Give Mathematics the most time: it is half of the engineering paper and decides tie-breaks.
- Practise five-option questions under time, and skip guesses, because each wrong answer costs a mark.
- Keep your Plus Two marks high too: they make up half of your engineering index mark.
Past papers show how CEE frames questions; download them from the KEAM question papers page.
Free full-length KEAM mock tests with timers and answers.