The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, has announced that students planning to appear for the KEAM 2026 exam must get their important documents ready. This notice helps future applicants gather necessary certificates to claim benefits like reservation or fee concessions . The registration process for KEAM 2026 will start soon, with the application form expected to be released in February 2026 on the official website, cee.kerala.gov.in . The entrance exams are likely to be held from April 15 to April 21, 2026 , between 2 PM and 5 PM each day.
Why Documents are Important
CEE Kerala advises all eligible students to collect their documents early. These papers confirm a student's category, community, or income status. This helps them get special benefits during the application and admission process for professional courses in Kerala.
For example, some students might get seats reserved for them based on their community. Others might receive discounts on application or tuition fees if their family income is below a certain limit. Having the correct certificates ready on time will make the application process smoother and prevent delays.
Key Documents Needed for KEAM 2026
Students must obtain the following certificates from their local Revenue authorities, such as the Village Officer or Tahsildar. It is very important to get the correct type of certificate for the right purpose:
- Non-Creamy Layer Certificate: This is for students from Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) or Other Eligible Communities (OEC). It must be specifically for State Educational Purpose . Certificates issued for employment or central education will not be accepted. Obtain this from the Village Officer.
- Caste Certificate: For Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students. Obtain this from the Tahsildar.
- Community Certificate: For OEC students who are not included in the Non-Creamy Layer category. Obtain this from the Village Officer.
- Income Certificate: For students seeking fee concessions or scholarships based on their family's yearly income. This certificate is not for SC/ST/OEC candidates who have separate benefits. Obtain this from the Village Officer.
- Special Certificates for Educational Concession: For students belonging to specific communities eligible for educational fee benefits as per government rules (G.O.(MS)No.10/2014/ BCDD, Dtd. 23.05.2014). This requires Non-Creamy Layer, Caste, and Income Certificates from the Village Officer.
- Certificates for Children of Inter-caste Married Parents:
- If one parent belongs to SEBC/OEC: You need a Non-Creamy Layer Certificate from the Village Officer.
- If one parent belongs to SC/ST: You need an Inter-caste Marriage Certificate from the Tahsildar.
- Nativity Certificate: This is only for students whose native place is not mentioned in their school certificates or birth certificates. Obtain this from the Village Officer.
- EWS Certificate: For students from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in the General Category. Obtain this from the Village Officer.
- Minority Community Certificate: For seats reserved for minority communities in Self-financing Medical/Dental Colleges. This is for candidates not included under the Non-Creamy Layer. Obtain this from the Village Officer.
Important Dates and Next Steps
CEE Kerala will soon announce the exact date for KEAM 2026 online registration. Students should be ready with all their documents well before this date.
The official application form for KEAM 2026 is expected to be released in February 2026 . Students can find it on the official website: cee.kerala.gov.in .
The KEAM 2026 entrance exams are likely to be conducted from April 15 to April 21, 2026 . Each day, the exam will run from 2 PM to 5 PM . Students must keep checking the official CEE Kerala website for the most up-to-date information and announcements.
