KEAM 2025 Pharmacy exam Shift 2 was conducted on April 24th, 2025, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM by CEE and was held smoothly across different examination centres in Kerala. As announced, the examination commenced on April 23rd and will be held until April 29th, 2025.
 The KEAM Pharmacy exam will be held on two days, April 24th and 29th, 2025. Candidates can check all the shift analyses Here.
- KEAM April 23rd Paper Analysis
- KEAM April 24th Shift 1 Paper Analysis
- KEAM April 24th Shift 2 Paper Analysis
- KEAM April 25th Paper Analysis
- KEAM April 26th Paper Analysis
- KEAM April 27th Paper Analysis
- KEAM April 28th Paper Analysis
- KEAM April 29th Paper Analysis Shift 1
- KEAM April 29th Paper Analysis Shift 2
The KEAM Pharmacy exam on April 24th, 2025, was conducted in two sessions, Session 1 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM and Session 2 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM. According to initial student feedback from both shifts, the overall difficulty level was generally considered easy for KEAM Session 2. Let’s delve into a detailed analysis of the exam difficulty for both sessions held on April 24th.
Exam Dates for KEAM 2025 Pharmacy Exam
Here is the schedule and dates for the KEAM 2025 Pharmacy Exam:
| KEAM Pharmacy Exam Date and Time | ||
| Date | Exam Time | Reporting Time |
| 24-April-2025 | 11 AM – 1 PM(Session 1) 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM(Session 2) | 9:00 AM 2:00 AM |
| 29-April-2025 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | 9:00 AM |
KEAM Exam Overview: April 24th Shift 2
Candidates who are appearing for the KEAM pharmacy will not have the mathematics subject. Candidates have to answer 75 questions across two subjects, i.e. Physics-45 Questions and Chemistry-30 Questions in 90 minutes.
The marking scheme remains the same as the engineering exam pattern.
| Subject | No of Questions | Marks | Marking Scheme | Time |
| Physics | 45 | 180 | +4 Marks for Correct Answer -1 Mark for Incorrect Answer | 90 Minutes |
| Chemistry | 30 | 120 | ||
| Total | 75 | 400 |
KEAM Exam Analysis: April 24th Shift 2
As per the initial reaction of students and the feedback of experts, KEAM session 2 paper on April 24th is considered easy and direct with most of the questions from common sources like NCERTs and standard books. Refer to the following table for a more detailed analysis.
| Subject | Difficulty Level | Easy Topics | Date |
| Chemistry | Easy and Direct | Structure of Atoms, Hydrogen, Thermodynamics, States of Matter. | April 24th, 2025- Session 2 |
| Physics | Easy and Direct | Electricity, Nuclei, Atoms, Waves, Thermodynamics. | |
| Overall Difficulty | Easy | ||
KEAM 2025 Pharmacy April 24 Shift 2 Question Paper PDF Download
Candidates appearing for the KEAM 2025 Pharmacy exam have to go through two sections of the exam, namely Physics and Chemistry. While the candidates have to answer a total number of 75 questions, they will earn four marks for the correct response and will lose one mark for an incorrect response. Download the KEAM 2025 Pharmacy April 24 Shift 2 question paper below.
| KEAM 2025 Pharmacy April 24 Shift 2 | Question Paper | Answer key |
Chapter-wise Weightage for KEAM 2025- Pharmacy
Here is the Chapter-wise weightage for each subject:
| Chemistry Chapter-wise Weightage | ||
| Chapter | No of Questions | Percentage of Questions |
| Bio Molecules and Polymers | 2 | 3% |
| Atomic Structure and Basic Concepts | 3 | 5% |
| Surface Chemistry | 2 | 3% |
| Metallurgy | 2 | 3% |
| Polymers | 2 | 3% |
| Solutions | 2 | 3% |
| Solid State | 2 | 3% |
| Chemical Bonding | 4 | 6% |
| Electrochemistry and Kinetics | 4 | 6% |
| Aldehydes, Ketones, Alkyl Halides | 3 | 5% |
| General Organic Chemistry | 3 | 5% |
| Coordination Compounds | 3 | 5% |
| Equilibrium and Thermodynamics | 2 | 3% |
| d Block and f Block | 2 | 3% |
| Physics Chapter-wise Weightage | ||
| Chapter | No of Questions | Percentage of Questions |
| UNITS AND DIMENSIONS | 2 | 6% |
| ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS | 6 | 16% |
| Work, Energy, and Power | 5 | 15% |
| Motion in 1D & 2D | 4 | 10% |
| MODERN PHYSICS | 7 | 17% |
| Gravitation | 4 | 10% |
| Laws of Motion | 1 | 3% |
| Oscillations and Waves | 1 | 3% |
| Mechanical Properties of Solids and Fluids | 3 | 9% |
| THERMAL PHYSICS | 6 | 16% |
| Moving charges and Magnetism | 8 | 20% |
| Electric Charges and Fields | 8 | 20% |
| CURRENT ELECTRICITY | 3 | 8% |
| Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance | 4 | 10% |
| Optics | 5 | 15% |
KEAM Pharmacy Exam Analysis 2025: April 24th Students Review
Here are student reviews for the April 24th KEAM Pharmacy exam:
Nivetha – Kozhikode
“The exam felt quite manageable. Chemistry was especially straightforward, with questions mostly from NCERT. Physics had a couple of tricky ones, but overall, I’d say it was easy.”
Rahul – Kollam
“Honestly, I was surprised by how direct the paper was. I finished early and reviewed everything twice. Chemistry felt like a breeze, and even Physics wasn’t too tough.”
Ananya – Thrissur
“The questions were very similar to the practice sets we had. I found Chemistry easier than Physics, but both were doable. I’d rate the exam easy overall.”
Dev – Palakkad
“Much simpler than I expected. Physics had a few conceptual questions, but nothing too complex. Chemistry was very direct. NCERT prep really paid off.”
Meera – Alappuzha
“It was an easy paper. Chemistry was straight from the textbooks. I didn’t face any surprises, and even the Physics section was more application-based than theory-heavy.”
What Next After KEAM 2025 Exam?
With the KEAM Pharmacy exam for April 24th completed, candidates should now focus on the upcoming steps in the admission process. Here’s what you can expect next:
- Provisional Answer Key: Provisional key is released on April 29th 2025, candidates can use it to calculate their approximate score.
- Challenge Window: Officials will release the answer key challenge window, to raise objections against discrepancies in the answer key.
- Results: KEAM results for Pharmacy and Engineering streams are likely to be released in late May or early June.
- Counselling Registration: Qualified candidates can apply for centralized counselling for pharmacy admissions in Kerala colleges.
- Document Verification: Keep your original documents ready for the verification round during counselling.
KEAM 2025 Pharmacy exam: Answer Key and Response Sheet
The KEAM 2025 Pharmacy exam is released by the authorities after completing the examination process, on 29th April 2025. Here is the link to access the answer key
KEAM Response Sheet 2025
The KEAM 2025 Pharmacy exam response sheet is released on the official website. The response sheet of the KEAM 2025 Pharmacy exam comprises the responses marked by the candidate for each question and the correct answer for the question. Candidates can check their score using the response sheet. However, they must consider that the marks in the response sheet are not final and might vary compared to the final results.
KEAM 2025 Cutoff
The KEAM 2025 cutoff will depend on several factors that impact admission chances. Knowing these helps in estimating your target score:
- KEAM 2025 marking scheme
- Exam difficulty level
- Number of available seats
- Number of applicants
- Previous year’s cutoff trends
How to Challenge Responses in the KEAM Answer Key
To challenge the KEAM answer key, candidates must visit the official website of CEE Kerala and log in using their application number and password. Once logged in, they can select the questions they wish to challenge and upload valid supporting documents or references. A prescribed fee per question must be paid online. The challenge must be submitted within the specified deadline. If the challenge is found valid, the answer key will be revised and the fee refunded.
Also Check: KEAM 2025 College Predictor
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When will the provisional answer key for KEAM 2025 Pharmacy be released?
 The provisional answer key for KEAM 2025 Pharmacy is expected to be released in May 2025, shortly after all exam sessions are completed.
2. Â How can I challenge a response in the KEAM 2025 answer key?
 To challenge a response, log in at the official CEE Kerala website, select the disputed question, upload supporting proof, and pay the required fee per challenge.
3. What should I do after checking my KEAM 2025 Pharmacy response sheet?
 Once the response sheet is released, calculate your expected score and start preparing documents for counselling. Monitor official updates for the results and counselling dates.
4. What is the official date of results announcement for KEAM 2025?
The official date for results announcement is still awaited, however, it is expected that the results will be announced in May or early June 2025.
5. Â Will there be negative marking in the KEAM Pharmacy 2025 exam?
Yes, KEAM Pharmacy 2025 follows a negative marking scheme. For every incorrect answer, one mark will be deducted, while each correct answer carries four marks. Unattempted questions will not affect the score.
