The KEAM exam will be held from April 23rd to April 29th, 2025. The Commissioner for Entrance Examination(CEE) conducted the exam across different cities in Kerala state. The KEAM exam on April 29th will be held in two shifts: the morning shift will be from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM for Pharmacy students, while the afternoon shift will be from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM for engineering students.
Students felt the pharmacy exam held on the morning of April 29th was considerably easier than the previous pharmacy shifts. Read to know the detailed analysis of the KEAM exam. You can also check the exam analysis from the previous day 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 2
Exam Overview: KEAM, April 29th Shift 1
The pharmacy exam pattern varies slightly compared to the engineering exam pattern. The KEAM exam for pharmacy students only consists of two subjects, i.e. Physics and Chemistry. The exam is held for 90 Minutes and candidates will earn 4 marks for the correct response while they lose 1 mark for an incorrect response. Check the following table for details:
| Subject | No of Questions | Marks | Marking Scheme | Time |
| Physics | 45 | 180 | -1 Mark for Incorrect Answer +4 Marks for Correct Answer | 90 Minutes |
| Chemistry | 30 | 120 | ||
| Total | 75 | 300 |
Exam Analysis: KEAM April 29th Shift 1
Based on initial student reactions, most found the exam to be straightforward and easy. Refer to the table below for a more detailed overview:
| Subject | Difficulty Level | Easy Topics | Date |
| Physics | Easy | Bernoulis theorem, Gravitation, Vectors, etc. | April 29th, 2025. |
| Chemistry | Easy | Organic chemistry, Polymers, etc. | |
| Overall Difficulty | Easy | ||
Chapter-wise Weightage for KEAM 2025 Pharmacy
Have a look at the following table for understanding the chapter-wise weightage:
| Chemistry Chapter-wise Weightage | ||
| Chapter | No of Questions | Percentage of Questions |
| Surface Chemistry | 2 | 3% |
| Solid State | 2 | 3% |
| Metallurgy | 2 | 3% |
| Bio Molecules and Polymers | 2 | 3% |
| Aldehydes, Ketones, Alkyl Halides | 3 | 5% |
| General Organic Chemistry | 3 | 5% |
| Electrochemistry and Kinetics | 4 | 6% |
| Polymers | 2 | 3% |
| Atomic Structure and Basic Concepts | 3 | 5% |
| Solutions | 2 | 3% |
| Chemical Bonding | 4 | 6% |
| 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 |
| Work, Energy, and Power | 5 | 15% |
| UNITS AND DIMENSIONS | 2 | 6% |
| Motion in 1D & 2D | 4 | 10% |
| Mechanical Properties of Solids and Fluids | 3 | 9% |
| Oscillations and Waves | 1 | 3% |
| Laws of Motion | 1 | 3% |
| Electric Charges and Fields | 8 | 20% |
| Gravitation | 4 | 10% |
| Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance | 4 | 10% |
| THERMAL PHYSICS | 6 | 16% |
| Moving charges and Magnetism | 8 | 20% |
| CURRENT ELECTRICITY | 3 | 8% |
| ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS | 6 | 16% |
| MODERN PHYSICS | 7 | 17% |
| Optics | 5 | 15% |
Response Sheet & Answer Key: KEAM 2025
The authorities have released KEAM answer key on the official website i.e. cee.kerala.gov.in. Candidates can visit our page to download the shift-wise answer key PDFs. Candidates can challenge the answer key if the face any issues with the questions, however candidates have to also submit the supporting documents inorder to challenge the question. They have to pay ₹200 per question to raise the objection against the answer key.
Officials will release the final answer key after evaluating the received responses, the response sheet of the candidates is also made available in the official website. The response sheet contain the correct answer for the question along with the option marked by the candidate. Candidates can check their scores and predict their rank using KEAM rank predictor tool.
KEAM 2025 Booklist
The standard sources for KEAM 2025 exam is mentioned below. Refer them for more comprehensive understanding of the concepts asked in KEAM exam:
| Subject | Books | Authors |
| Chemistry | Organic Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry NCERTs | O.P. Tandon O.P. Tandon NCERT |
| Mathematics | Class 11th & 12th Maths Higher Algebra Complete Mathematics | R.D. Sharma Hall Knight McGraw-Hill |
| Physics | Fundamentals of Physics Concepts of Physics | Halliday, Resnick, and Walker HC Verma |
April 29th KEAM 2025 Exam Analysis
Students reviews for KEAM 29th exam is given below:
Aarav Menon (from Ernakulam):
“I found the KEAM Pharmacy exam quite easy. In Physics, there were direct questions from topics like Laws of Motion and Current Electricity. Chemistry was very NCERT-focused, especially from Chemical Bonding and States of Matter. Both sections were manageable, and I had time to revise.”
Sahana Reddy (from Thrissur):
“The paper was easier than most of my mock tests. Chemistry was quick to finish — questions on Hydrocarbons and The p-Block Elements were very straightforward. Physics questions from Work, Energy & Power and Thermodynamics were clearly framed. It felt like a well-structured and stress-free exam.”
Devraj (from Kollam):
“Honestly, the exam felt very doable. Chemistry had several familiar questions from Equilibrium and Basic Principles of Organic Chemistry. Physics included some conceptual but simple problems from Kinematics and Gravitation. Nothing came out of the blue, so overall it was a comfortable experience.”
KEAM 2025 Examday Guidelines
Candidates are advised to follow the examday guidelines mentioned below for a smooth examination process:
| Section | Instructions |
| ID Proof | Take valid ID proof along with your admit card to the examination centre. |
| Reporting Time | Plan to arrive at the examination centre to avoid last minute rush. |
| Malpractice | Stay away from unfair practices such as copying or seat swapping. |
| Electronic Devices | Do not carry electronic gadgets like mobile phones, calculators, or smartwatches to the examination hall. |
| Examination Conduct | Maintain discipline and don’t forget to write your roll number and name on the rough sheets provided to you. |
KEAM 2025: Exam Dates and Schedule
Check the KEAM exam dates and schedule below:
| 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 PM |
| 29-April-2025 | 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM | 9:00 AM |
| KEAM Engineering Exam Date and Time | ||
| Date | Exam Time | Reporting Time |
| 23-Apr-2025 | 2 PM – 5 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 25-Apr-2025 | 2 PM – 5 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 26-Apr-2025 | 2 PM – 5 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 27-Apr-2025 | 2 PM – 5 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 28-Apr-2025 | 2 PM – 5 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 29-Apr-2025 | 2 PM – 5 PM | 12:00 PM |
Also Check: KEAM 2025 College Predictor
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Was the KEAM 2025 Pharmacy paper on April 29th easy?
 Yes, most students reported the paper as easy, especially with familiar questions from NCERT-based Physics and Chemistry topics.
2. Which topics were most asked in Physics on April 29?
  Physics questions were largely from Current Electricity, Gravitation, Work, Energy & Power, and Thermal Physics.
3. How many questions were there in KEAM Pharmacy 2025?
There were a total of 75 questions — 45 from Physics and 30 from Chemistry.
4. Â What is the marking scheme for KEAM Pharmacy exam?
 Each correct answer gives +4 marks, and 1 mark is deducted for every incorrect response.
5. Can I challenge the KEAM 2025 answer key?
  Yes, candidates can challenge the provisional answer key by paying ₹200 per question and submitting valid proof on the official website.
