- Admissions into architecture courses will be done through NATA conducted by the Council of Architecture.
- In addition to filling the form of NEET, medical and architecture courses aspirants are also required to apply for KEAM to get seats in Kerala state.
- Engineering aspirants only need to fill the application form of KEAM 2017.
- Kerala state rank lists and the Centralized Allotment Process (CAP) for both Medical and Engineering streams will be done by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala.
- Kerala (KEAM) medical entrance exam was held last in year 2016. From the year 2017, no entrance will be held for admission to MBBS/BDS and other medical allied courses. Admission to these courses will be done on the basis of NEET score.
KEAM 2017 Exam Dates
The tentative dates of KEAM 2017 are mentioned below:
Events | Dates (Announced) |
Online application starts | 1st February 2017 |
Last date to submit the online application | 27th February 2017 |
Last date for receipt of Printout of Online Application
along with supporting documents
|
28th February 2017 |
Admit card release | 10th April 2017 |
KEAM Exam dates | 24th (paper-2) & 25th April (paper-2) 2017. |
Result announcement for engineering | On or before 25.05.2017 |
Rank list announcement | On or before 20.06.2017 |
KEAM Application Form 2017
- KEAM application has been available online.
- Candidates can fill and submit the KEAM Application Form online through the official site of KEAM.
- The application form has been released from 1st February 2017.
- More than one application form through one candidate will lead to rejection.
- Candidates must upload the scanned copies of their photo, signature and left hand thumb impression in specific format while filling the application form.
After filling the application form, candidates are required to send the printed application form along with required documents to the address mentioned below:
Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations,
5th Floor, Housing Board Buildings, Santhi Nagar,
Thiruvananthapuram – 695001, Kerala
Application Fee:
- The application fee will be Rs. 800/- for general categories and Rs. 400/- for SC candidates.
- No application fee will be charged for ST candidates.
- Candidates opting Dubai as a centre have to pay Rs. 12,000/- plus application fee.
The fee payment can be done using credit card/debit card/net-banking and e-challan. Payment can be made in cash at Selected branches of State Bank of Travancore (SBT) in India or All Head and Sub Post Offices in Kerala state.
KEAM Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should check the CEE Kerala eligibility criteria before applying:
Domicile Eligibility:
- Candidates must be Indian Nationals.
- Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)/ Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) are also eligible to apply.
- Students looking for admissions in professional courses will be categorized as Keralite, Non-Keralite Category I and Non-Keralite Category II.
Qualification Eligibility:
- For Medical courses: candidates must have passed higher secondary or equivalent exam with securing 50% marks in biology/biotechnology individually and 50% marks in physics, chemistry and biology/biotechnology together
- For B.Tech courses: applicants should have cleared 12th or equivalent exam with obtaining at least 50% marks in mathematics individually and 50% marks together in physics, chemistry & mathematics.
Age Eligibility:
- Candidates should have completed the age of 17 years as or on 31st December of the year of admission.
- There is not any provision of upper age limit.
- Age relaxation in the minimum age will not be permitted.
Check Detailed KEAM Eligibility Criteria
CEE Kerala 2017 Exam Pattern
- No of Papers; The examination will be conducted in two papers.
- Duration: The duration of each paper will be two and half hours.
- Type of Questions: The questions will be of multiple choice questions type and based on single response.
- For each question, five optional answers will be given, candidates have to choose the right one only.
- Mode of Exam: The exam will be conducted in pen and paper based mode.
- No of Questions: Each paper will contain total 120 questions.
- Marking Scheme: Four marks will be given for each correct response.
- Negative Marking: One mark will be deducted for each incorrect response.
- Negative marking will also be done for multiple answers.
- There will no marks be deducted for no response.
Exam Pattern for Engineering Entrance Exam:
Paper | Subject | No. of Questions | Marking Scheme | Duration |
I | Physics & Chemistry | 120 | x 4 = 480 | 2 + 1/2 Hour |
II | Mathematics | 120 | x 4 = 480 | 2 + 1/2 Hour |
Total | 240 | 960 |
Check Detailed KEAM Exam Pattern 2017
Kerala CEE 2017 Syllabus
Syllabus for KEAM engineering entrance exam will comprise in physics, chemistry and mathematics subjects. The KEAM syllabus will be taken from Higher Secondary or equivalent examination standard. Candidates note down the questions will not be based on NCERT textbooks or any other textbooks exclusively.
KEAM Admit Card 2017
KEAM Admit Card 2017 will be issued only via online process through the official website of the authority. The admit card will be available from 10th April 2017. To download the admit card, candidates will be required to enter their application number and date of birth. Admit cards will not be sent by post system. The Admit card will contain the details of candidature and details of exam date, exam venue, exam time. etc.
KEAM 2017 Answer Key
The CEE Kerala will release the KEAM Answer Key 2017 within a week after the date of examination. It will be published through the official website of Kerala CEE. Any complaints regarding answer key should be submitted to CEE in written with supporting documents and a fee of Rs. 100/- per question before the due date. The fee should be paid through DD drawn in the favor of CEE, payable at Thiruvananthapuram.
KEAM Result 2017
The KEAM 2017 Result for Engineering Entrance Examination will be published on 25th May 2017 and rank list will be published On or before 20.06.2017. Candidates can view their results through the official portal of CEE Kerala. After result announcement, a separate merit list will be prepared for all the courses. For engineering courses, Merit list will be prepared on the basis of 50:50 criteria; 50% for entrance exam and 50% for marks obtained in qualifying exam.
KEAM Rank Predictor
Admission to the said courses will be done on the basis of rank scored by the candidates in KEAM entrance exam. KEAM rank card will be prepared on the basis of final merit list. cCandidate may predict their rank before announcing the official rank list. The tool that provides the suggested rank is called rank predictor. Candidates, looking for KEAM engineering rank predictor are suggested to stay tuned with us. Soon we will update the rank predictor under this section.
KEAM Counselling (Admission Process)
Seats allotment will be done via Centralized Allotment Process (CAP) will be done through the Single Window System (SWS). The seat allotment will be done on the basis of ranks secured by the candidates and options filled by candidates. This process will be conducted by Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala with the support of National Informatics Centre. After seat allotment, candidates have to report to the allotted college to confirm their admission.
Important events related to NEET Application Form 2017
Candidates can check important schedule of NEET 2017 application form through the given table below :
NEET 2017 Important Dates
Events |
Important Dates |
NEET 2017 online applications to be released |
January 31, 2017 |
Last date for submitting the NEET application |
March 1, 2017 (till 12:00 midnight) |
Payment of NEET application fee |
January 31 to March 1, 2017 (till 12:00 midnight) |
Date of uploading of Admit-Card on website |
April 15, 2017 |
NEET 2017 Exam Date |
May 7, 2017 |
Downloading of OMR Answer Sheet |
Third/Fourth week of May, 2017 |
Declaration of NEET 2017 Result |
June 8, 2017 |
NEET Application Form 2017 Fee
Candidates belonging to various category like General/OBC/SC/ST/PH and others can check below the fee structure of NEET 2017.
NEET Application Fee 2017
Category | Application Fee (without late fee) |
General and OBC | Rs. 1400 |
SC/ST/PH | Rs. 750 |
Highlights of NEET application form 2017:
- It is advised that candidates must read the information brochure carefully before filling up the application form of NEET 2017
- NEET 2017 form is available in online mode only and no other mode will be accepted by the exam conducting authority
- Before starting the procedure to fill application form, candidates must be ready with an unique email id and a valid phone number
- All the fields mentioned in the application form are mandatory to fill
- NEET 2017 form fee amount can only be paid via Credit Card/Debit Card/Internet Banking/E-challan at designated banks only
- After successful completion of NEET application form 2017, candidates must take 2 to 3 print outs of the confirmation page
Candidates can check below for the important details to be filled during National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) application form 2017
According to the official NEET application brochure, following details are furnished about Aadhar Card:
- For national citizens and ordinary residents of India, Aadhaar Number is a mandatory information to be provided uring online application of NEET 2017 in all States except Jammu & Kashmir, Assam and Meghalaya.
- For NRI applicants, Passport Number is a mandatory requirement for filling-up of the online application of NEET 2017.
- For Foreign Nationals, Overseas Citizen of India (OCI’s), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO’s), Passport Number is the mandatory requirement for filling up of the online NEET 2017 application.
- At the time of filling NEET application form, the candidates will have to enter their AADHAAR number, name, date of birth and gender and hereby give their consent to CBSE to validate the information provided by them with the UIDAI’s database.
- In case, these particulars do not match, the candidate will not be able to fill the application form of NEET- 2017. Therefore, the candidates are advised to ensure that their AADHAAR card has correct details of their name, date of birth and gender as per their school records. If there is any mismatch in these details, the candidates need to get it rectified, immediately, in AADHAAR data or school records, as the case may be.
- A separate PUBLIC NOTICE is being published regarding requirement of AADHAAR, which needs to be read by candidates and follow the instructions given therein.
Details to be filled during NEET application form 2017
For registration
- Candidate’s name
- Date of Birth
- Mother’s name
- Father’s name
- Mobile number
- Email id
Educational details
- Qualifying examination
- Year of passing Class X
- Name of school where studied Class X
- Percentage Obtained in Class X
- Year of passing Class XII
- Name of school where studied Class XII
- Percentage Obtained in Class XII
Personal details
- Contact details
- State domicile
- Gender
- Category
- Parents/guardian’s details
Choice of examination
Enter name of three examination codes from where you can appear. The examination centre will be allocated as per the availability.
How to fill NEET Application Form 2017:
Step 1 – Download NEET 2017 information brochure and Fill the online application form of NEET 2017 and generate a registration number
Candidates have to download the information brochure and read it thoroughly to ascertain the eligibility criteria. Besides, candidates can also check the number of seats reserved for different caste categories, entrance exam do’s and don’ts, validity of merit list and rank etc.
During the online registration procedure, candidates have to fill all the requisite details as asked in the application form. Basically, candidates have to furnish details like their date of birth, contact details (phone number and email di) academic qualifications, Class X and XII scores (if declared) and year of passing etc.
Review filled in application details
During this stage, candidates have to carefully check all the details as mentioned in the application form. In case of any incorrect spelling, number and any other information, candidates can edit the details by clicking on ‘Back’ button. If information provided is correct, candidates can click on ‘FINAL SUBMISSION’ button to switch to the next step of application form. Now, candidates have to enter the OTP already sent on their registered mobile number and email id.
Step 2 – Uploading of images, signature and right hand index finger impression
During this step, candidates have to login again using their registration number and password received during the online registration, i.e, Step 2. Candidates have to upload their images, signature and right hand index finger impression in the following digital format:
- Image: It should be in JPEG format between 10 KB and 100 KB in size
- Signature: It should be in JPEG format between 3KB and 20 KB in size
- Right hand index finger impression: It should be in JPEG format between 3 KB and 20 KB in size
Step 3 – NEET 2017 Application fee payment
The application fee can be in paid in both online and offline modes. Candidates can select any of the following payment fee method:
- Online mode: Application fee amount can be paid via Credit Card/Debit Card/Internet Banking
- Offline mode: Application fee amount can be paid via e-challan by depositing fee in CBSE’s bank account in Syndicate Bank, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India and HDFC Bank generated at the time of online registration.
Step 4 – Generate NEET 2017 application form confirmation page
After completing the above steps of NEET application form 2017, candidates have to generate a confirmation page by click on the ‘Confirmation’ link.
What documents should be preserved after successful submission of NEET application form 2017?
It is advised to preserve the following documents after completion of NEET application form registration:
- Confirmation page of NEET application form 2017
- Proof of application fee amount paid (online receipt if paid by credit card/debit card/internet banking or bank challan copy if paid in offline)
- 6 passport size photos as uploaded in application form
What things should be kept in mind while filling up NEET application form 2017?
- Password is a confidential and should not be shared with any one
- For security reasons, after use, always logout from your NEET 2017 application form account
- Keep on changing your password on regular intervals
How can I change/ retrieve NEET application form 2017 password?
In case candidates’ forget their password, then they can retrieve them from any of the following ways:
- Through OTP: An OTP (one time password) will be sent to candidates’ registered mobile number. The received code can be used to retrieve the password of NEET application form 2017.
- Through security reason: While using this method to retrieve the password, candidates have to provide their registration number, date of birth and security question which they filled during the online submission of application form.
- Forget mobile number and email id: While using this procedure, candidates have to enter their NEET registration number, date of birth and security pin as shown.
I do not have access to internet. How can I fill NEET application form 2017?
For providing support to candidates who do not have access to internet, CBSE has designated common service centres/facilitation centre across the country. These service centres will provide desired support to candidates in online submission of NEET 2017 application form. This must be noted that filling up the form through common services centre, candidates have to pay the examination fee with e-wallet services:
E-wallet services at Common services centres of NEET Application form 2017
Services Provided at Facilitation Centres | Fee for Services |
Preparing e-mail, Submission of NEET Application form & Printout |
Rs. 25 |
On line payment of Fee | 0.5% of transaction amount |
Downloading of NEET Admit Card/ OMR/Answer Key |
Rs. 10 |
Online claim for NEET Responses/Key |
Rs. 25 |
Printout per page |
Rs. 5 |
NEET FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
Question: Will NEET be held twice in 2017?
Answer: NEET 2017 will be held once, i.e., on May 7, 2017.
Question: Can I purchase NEET 2017 application form through bank or post office?
Answer: No, NEET 2017 application forms will be available in online mode only. The application form of NEET can be filled between January 31 and March 1, 2017.
Question: What are the eligibility criteria to appear in NEET 2017?
Answer: Candidates must be 17 years of age as or on December 31, 2017.
Question: What is the age limit to appear in NEET?
Answer: The upper age limit of NEET 2017 depends on candidates caste category. The age limit for general category candidate is 25 years, while it is 30 years for SC/ST/OBC candidates.
Question: What is the application fee of NEET 2017?
Answer: NEET 2017 application fee for General and OBC category candidate is Rs.1400, while, it is Rs.750 for SC/ST category candidates.
Question: How to pay NEET 2017 application fee amount?
Answer: The application fee amount of NEET 2017 can be paid in both the modes, online and offline. Candidates can pay the requisite application amount either via Credit Card/Debit Card/Net Banking. However, it can also be paid via e-challan by depositing fee in CBSE’s bank account in Syndicate Bank, ICICI Bank, State Bank of India and HDFC Bank.