Registration for the Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) 2026 exam has started. Students who want to study Engineering or Pharmacy in Kerala can now apply online. The Commissioner of Entrance Examination (CEE) has increased the application fees for all courses this year. The last day to register and pay the fee is January 31, 2026, by 5 PM . You can upload your certificates until February 7, 2026 . Students must apply on the official website of CEE, Kerala.
KEAM 2026 Application Fees Changed
The application fees for KEAM 2026 have been revised. General category students now need to pay more. Similarly, students from the Scheduled Caste (SC) category also have a new fee. Here is a breakdown of the old and new fees:
| Category | Old Fee | New Fee |
| General (Engineering or Pharmacy only) | INR 875 | INR 925 |
| SC (Engineering or Pharmacy only) | INR 375 | INR 400 |
If you choose Dubai as your exam center, you will pay an extra fee. This additional fee is now INR 16,000 . Previously, it was INR 15,000. Students choosing Dubai as their exam center should also provide a local contact number in their application form.
How to Pay KEAM 2026 Application Fees
You must pay the KEAM registration fee online. You can use Internet banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card for payment. Here are the steps to follow:
- After you make a successful payment, the 'Pay Application Fee' button on your home page will turn green. This means your payment is successful.
- If your payment does not go through, a message will appear on the screen. You will then be sent back to the home page.
- If you are unsure whether your payment was successful due to a communication problem, log in to your account again. Check if the 'Pay Application Fee' button is green. If it is not green, your payment did not succeed.
- Once your online payment is successful, you can move to the next step: uploading your images and certificates.
Remember to complete your registration and fee payment before the deadline of January 31, 2026 . You have extra time until February 7, 2026 , to upload any required certificates. Make sure all your details are correct before the final submission.
