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A QUICK REFERENCE FOR ONLINE APPLICATION

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER FOR ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS

Fifth Floor, Housing Board Buildings, Santhi Nagar, Thiruvananthapuram – 695001 Phone : 0471‐2332120. Fax : 0471‐2337228. Email : [email protected]. Website : cee‐kerala.org.

To apply online, visit : www.cee.kerala.gov.in


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CONTENTS PAGE NO.

Important Information – KEAM 2014

OFFICE DETAILS 5

IMPORTANT DATES 5

ADMISSION TO COURSES 5

APPLICATION FEES 6

TYPES OF COLLEGES AND SEATS TO WHICH ALLOTMENT MADE BY CEE 6

RESERVATIONS 6

SPECIAL RESERVATION 7

OTHER ELIGIBLE COMMUNITY (OEC) 9

INCOME CERTIFICATE 10

AGE FOR APPLYING 10

NATIVITY 10

ELIGIBILITY CONDITION 12

ELIGIBILITY CONDITION FOR INCLUDING IN THE RESPECTIVE RANK LISTS 14

How to Fill Online Application 15

Pre‐requisites 15 Step 1 : Candidate Registration 16 Name of Applicant 17 Date of Birth 17 Email ID 17 Mobile Phone Number 17 Choose your Password 17 Re‐type password 17 Security question and its Answer 17 Type the code in the box (Captcha) 17 Step 2 Candidate Login 19 Application Number, Password, Type the code in the box (Captcha) 19

Candidate's Home Page 19 Forgot your password 20 Forgot your Application Number 21

Step 3 Fill‐up Application 21 Guideline for scanning and uploading photograph 21 Select appropriate course(s) 22 Centre of examination 22 Name of Applicant 23 Date of Birth 23 Gender 23 Citizenship 23 Nativity 23 State of Permanent Residence 23 Details of Parents/Guardian 23 Religion and Caste 23 Permanent Address 23 Address for Communication and Telephone numbers 24 Details of Qualifying Examination 25 Subjects Studied for Higher Secondary /Equivalent 25 Studied Sanskrit in plus two level 25 Details of Income Certificate 26


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Are you a child of an inter‐caste married couple with father/mother belonging to SC/ST or SEBC? 26 Eligible Reservation Category 26 Do you claim reservation under Other Eligible Community? 26 Whether SC/ST claim rejected previously? 26 Do you claim Special Reservation? 27 Do you claim reservation for Person with Disabilities (PD)? 27 Statistics 27 I Agree (Declaration) 28 Step 4 : Final Submission of Application 28 Final Submission of application 28 Step 5 : Payment of Application Fee 28 Security Card (Purchased from Post Office) 29 Demand Draft (Drawn from Nationalised/Scheduled bank) 30 Step 6 : Print Application 30 Procedures to be followed after taking printout of the application 31 Step 7 : Send the printout of the Application and supporting documents to CEE 31

Address to which the Application send 31 To Know the Status of Your Application submission 32 Safety Tips of Online Application Submission 33 Reasons for rejecting Application 33

Frequently asked questions 34

1. What are the procedures for applying online?

2. Which are the recommended browsers for applying online?.

3. How to enable Java Script in my browser?

4. Is it compulsory to do all the steps mentioned for applying online in a single sitting?

5. I forgot to note down my Application number during the Candidate registration process. How can I get the application number?

6.. I forgot my password. What is the procedure to retrieve the password?

7. Is it compulsory to have an Email-ID and Mobile number?

8. I am not able to upload the photo. What is the reason?

9. How do I get certain Proforma (example, Income Certificate,etc) before filling up of online application?

10. What is the AGE requirement to apply for KEAM Entrance Examination 2014?

11. Why certain courses cannot be opted in online application (Eg. MBBS/BDS)?

12. How can I pay the Application Fee?

13. What is the Cost of Security Card?

14. Is it necessary to keep the Key Number after completing the online submission of application?

15. I made payment of application fee by using Demand Draft. Where can I get the Key Number?

16. How many Application forms should I submit if I wish to appear for Engineering, Medical entrance examinations and also wish to be considered for Architecture course?

17. Where can I find the List of Scheduled Castes(SC)?

18. Where can I find the List of Scheduled Tribes (ST)

19. Where can I find the List of Other Eligible Communities (OEC) ?

20. Where can I find the List of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes(SEBC) ?

21. Is there any concession in application fee for female/Single female child candidate?

22. In which all places does the KEAM examination be held?

23. Can I change the centre of the entrance examination?

24. Can I change the Course opted after final submission of application?

25. I have passed +2. Should I obtain course certificate in the printout of application?

26. What are the certificates that must be submitted to prove nativity?

27. Whether income certificates obtained from other States in India will be accepted?


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28. I belong to General category. Is it required to submit Income certificate?

29. I belong to Kannur district. The village officer denied providing the Income and Community certificate in the prescribed format of KEAM. Instead, an Income Certificate in e-district format was given. Are they acceptable?

30. How and when to apply for NATA examination?

31. I belong to OE category, but my annual family income exceeds 6 lakh. Are there any fee benefits for such candidates?

32. I have my caste noted as ‘Nair’ in my 10th Standard certificate. I am actually an inter-caste candidate (Ezhava & Nair). The Village Officer refused to give inter-caste certificate since the marriage was not registered. What should I do to avail Ezhava reservation?

33. My father and mother are in forward caste, but in different castes. Am I eligible for inter-caste benefit?

34. What do you mean by OCI / PIO?

35. I belong to Non-Keralite Category-II. Am I eligible to get admission to MBBS in any of the Medical colleges in Kerala?

36. For claiming reservation under Scouts & Guides quota, which certificates should I submit along with the application?

37. What should I do for claiming reservation under Sports quota??

38. I am an NCC cadet and I wish to be considered for admission under NCC quota. What should I do?

39. If any prescribed format for claiming a reservation is not obtained along with the printout of application, how can it be downloaded?

40. How do I solve the problem that some unexpected data being shown in my online application? How to solve this? (Clearing of Cache)?

41. During the time of filling up of application, it shows ‘Session Time Out’ and the filled information has been lost. How to avoid this?

42. Which is the last date for submission of application?

43. What are the common causes for rejecting the application?

44. How can I know whether the application has reached at CEE office?

45. How shall I get the Admit Card for the Entrance Examination?

46. Will Admit card be sent to me by post?

List of Post Offices for getting Security Card 39


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OFFICE DETAILS

Office Address Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations Vth Floor, Housing Board Buildings Santhi Nagar Thiruvananthapuram Pin 695001

Phone 0471 2332120, 0471 2338487

Fax 0471 2337228

Email [email protected] .gov.in

Websites : 1) For Applying Online 2) For Notifications and Government orders

www.cee.kerala.gov.in www.cee‐kerala.org

IMPORTANT DATES

Events From To

Sale of Security Cards 10.01.2014 (Friday) 04.02.2014 (Tuesday)

Online Application submission 11.01.2014 (Saturday) 04.02.2014, 5 pm Tuesday)

Receipt of print out of Online Application with supporting documents 11.01.2014 (Saturday) 05.02.2014, 5 pm Wednesday)

Downloading of Admit Cards From 24.03.2014 (Monday)

Name of Examination Date Time Paper

Engineering 21.04.2014 Monday 10.00 am to 12.30 pm Paper I ‐ Physics & Chemistry

22.04.2014 Wednesday 10.00 am to 12.30 pm Paper I ‐ Mathematics

Medical 23.04.2014 Tuesday 10.00 am to 12.30 pm Paper II – Chemistry & Physics

24.04.2014 Thursday 10.00 am to 12.30 pm Paper II – Biology

Architecture No Entrance Examination. NATA score has to be submitted when demanded

ADMISSION TO COURSES

Courses

Engineering Bachelor of Technology [(B.Tech.)includes all courses listed in Annexure II(1)(b)]B.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering) [B.Tech. (Agri. Engg.)] B.Tech. (Dairy Science & Technology) [B.Tech. (D.Sc. & Tech.)] B.Tech. (Food Engineering) [B.Tech. (Food Engg.)]

Architecture Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.)(No Entrance Examination for B.Arch. NATA score should be submitted when notified) Website of NATA : www.nata.in

Medical Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) Bachelor of Siddha Medicine and Surgery (BSMS) Bachelor of Homoeopathic Medicine and Surgery (BHMS)

Agriculture & Forestry Bachelor of Science‐Agriculture [BSc. Hons.(Ag.)] Bachelor of Science‐Forestry [BSc. Hons.(Forestry)]


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Veterinary Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (BVSc. & AH)

Fisheries Bachelor of Fisheries Science (BFSc.)

APPLICATION FEES

Type Amount in Rs. Mode of payment

General 800 Security card from selected Post Offices or DD from Nationalized or scheduled banks

SC/ST 400 Security card from selected Post Offices or DD from Nationalized or scheduled banks

Opting centre as Dubai 12,000 + Normal Application fees

Rs. 12,000 as DD only

ST candidates whose annual income less than Rs.40000

No fee Distribute through ST Directorate based on income and caste certificates

TYPES OF COLLEGES AND SEATS TO WHICH ALLOTMENT MADE BY CEE

Type of College Type of Seat

Government College Government Seats only

Govt. Controlled Self‐financing Colleges Government Seats & Management Seats

Private Self‐financing Colleges Government Seats only

RESERVATIONS Category Reservation

Name of Category % of Reservation Type For Communal reservation

State Merit (SM) 64

Ezhava (EZ) 9 SEBC

26% (Refer

Annexure XI)

1. Income upto 6 lakhs 2. Community certificate

and income certificate should be produced from Village Officer

Muslim (MU) 8

Other Backward Hindu (BH) 5

Latin Catholic (LC) 2

Other Backward Christian (BX) 1

Kudumbi (KU) 1

Scheduled Castes (SC) 8 SC/ST 10% (Refer

Annexure VIII & IX)

1. No income limit 2. Community certificate

from Tahsildar Scheduled Tribes (ST) 2


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SPECIAL RESERVATION

Special Reservation Annexure No. Name of Certificate Authority to issue Validity of certificate Clause

Ex‐servicemen (XS) Annexure 13‐A

N.A The military authorities OR State/ Zilla Sainik Welfare Officer

Not earlier than 6 months from the last date of application

5.2.1

Dependent of Defence Personnel Killed / Missing / Disabled in action (DK)

Annexure 13‐A

N.A The military authorities or State/ Zilla Sainik Welfare Officer


5.2.2

son/daughter/widow of the defence personnel who died in harness (HR)

Annexure 13‐A

N.A The military authorities or State/ Zilla Sainik Welfare Officer


5.2.2

Serving Defence Personnel (SD)

Annexure 13‐B

Service certificate Commanding Officer Not earlier than 6 months from the

last date of application

5.2.3

CRPF (RP) Annexure 13‐B

Service certificate Commanding Officer Not earlier than 6 months from the last date of application

5.2.4

Jewish (JW)/Anglo‐Indian (AI) Quota (For MBBS/BDS courses) (On rotation Basis)This year it is fixed for Anglo Indian

N.A Community certificate in the prescribed format obtained along with the print out

Village Officer/ Thahasildar

N.A 5.2.5

Degree holders in MBBS, BHMS/Diploma holders in Homoeopathy (OA) (For BAMS course)

N.A Attested copies of MBBS degree/BHMS degree/DHMS certificate , Internship certificate and registration certificate

5.2.6

Degree / Diploma holders in Ayurveda (DA) (For MBBS course)

copies of (a) degree/diploma certificate, (b) internship certificate, and (c) registration certificate

5.2.7

Degree/Diploma holders in Homoeopathy (DH) (For MBBS course)

copies of (a) degree/diploma certificate, (b) internship certificate, and (c) registration certificate

5.2.8

Diploma holders in Engineering for B.Tech Engineering (DE)

Relevant copies of mark lists and certificate

5.2.9


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Degree Holders in MBBS/BAMS/BVSc.&AH/BSc.(Hons) Agri./BFSc./BSc.(Hons) Forestry (OH) (For BHMS Course)

copy of the Degree certificate

5.2.10

Nurse‐Allopathy (NQ) (For MBBS)

Annexure 14

1)Service certificate 2)Registration Certificate

1)Head of the Office in Kerala 2)Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council Outside the State: Nursing Council of respective State

5.2.11 (i)

Special Reservation Annexure No. Name of Certificate Authority to issue Validity of certificate Clause

Nurse/ Pharmacist ‐Homoeopathy (NH) (For BHMS)

Annexure 14

Service certificate Head of the Office in Kerala

5.2.11 (ii)

Nurse‐Ayurveda (NY) (For BAMS)

Annexure 14

Service certificate Head of the Office in Kerala

5.2.11 (iii)

Children of Agriculturists for BSc. Hons. (Ag.) and BVSc. & AH Courses (CA)

Annexure 16

1)Income certificate in the prescribed format, 2)a certificate to the effect that the applicant's parents/guardian is an agriculturist in the state

Village officer

5.2.12

Children of Farm Labourers of KAU for BSc. Hons. (Agri.), B.Sc (Hons) Forestry Courses, BVSC&AH course under KVASU, BFSc course under KUFOS (FL)

N.A Service certificate of parent

Officer concerned in charge of the farm of Kerala Agricultural University/ Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University/Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies

5.2.13

Children/brother/sister of Fishermen for BFSc. Course (CF)

Annexure 16

Recent certificate Village officer 5.2.14


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Scouts and Guides for Engineering Courses only(SG)

N.A Rashtrapathi Guide Certificate

1) Rashtrapathi Guide Certificate signed by President of India In the absence of certificate(1) Specimen Certificate signed by Director of Public Instructions (DPI), Kerala AND The State Secretary, Kerala State Bharat Scouts and Guides

5.2.15

Village Level Workers (VL)/Agri. Demonstrators (AD)/Farm Asst.(Agri.) (FA) [For Agrl. courses only]

Application send through proper channel

5.2.16(i)

Live Stock Inspectors (LS)/Farm Asst.(Vety.) (FV)/Dairy Farm Instructors (DF) [For Veterinary courses only]

Application send through Proper channel

5.2.16(ii)

Persons with Disabilities (PD) : (For All Courses)

An attested copy of the certificate of disability from the District Medical Board certifying the degree of percentage of disability issued

5.3

Sports (SP) The candidate should forward the original application to the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, and a photocopy of the application to the Secretary, Kerala

State Sports Council, Thiruvananthapuram‐695001.

5.2.17

NCC (CC) The candidate should forward the original application to the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations and a photocopy of the application to the Deputy Director General, NCC (Kerala), PB No.2212, Thiruvananthapuram‐695010 through the

respective NCC unit officers.

5.2.18

OTHER ELIGIBLE COMMUNITY (OEC) • No separate Quota for admission. Considered only for the un‐availed seats of SC/ST candidates. • Furnish “Community” and “Income” Certificates obtained from the Village Officer • Income limit upto 6 lakhs • Mark relaxation as in the case of SEBC • Fee concession as in the case of SC/ST


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INCOME CERTIFICATE • Those who (including General Category) wish to avail the benefits of fee concession/ scholarship that may be

notified subsequently by the authorities, should furnish income certificate along with the print out of the application.

• No need to produce income certificate for claiming reservation for the following category o SC/ST o Inter caste certificate claiming for SEBC reservation o Jewish/Anglo Indian

• All other categories not specified above should produce income certificate for claiming reservation

AGE FOR APPLYING

Lower Upper

Completed 17 years of age as on 31/12/2014 No upper age limit

NATIVITY Only Indian citizens are eligible for admission to Professional courses unless otherwise notified. Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)/ Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) will also be treated at par with Indian citizens for the limited purpose of admission. However PIO/OCI candidates will not be eligible for any kind of reservation. (Refer Caluse 6.1&6.1.1)

Type of Nativity

Description Certificates of proof Non eligibility Details

Keralite Ccandidates of Kerala origin

• True copy of relevant page of SSLC of the candidate showing his/her place of birth in Kerala. Self attested copy of this certificate has to be attached separately. OR

• True copy of relevant page of SSLC of the candidate’s Father/Mother showing his/her place of birth in Kerala with corroborative evidence showing relationship between candidate and the parent. Self attested copies of these certificates have to be attached separately. OR

• True copy of the relevant page of the passport of the candidate, issued by Govt. of India, showing place of birth in Kerala or of either of the parents of the candidate showing place of birth in Kerala with corroborative certificate to establish the relationship between the candidate and the parent. Self attested copies of these certificates have to be attached separately. OR

• A certificate of birth from the authority competent to register birth (Panchayat/Municipality /Corporation) showing the candidate’s or either of the parents' (in which case corroborative certificate to establish the relationship between the parent and the candidate is necessary) place of birth in Kerala. OR

• A certificate from the Village Officer/ Tahsildar to show that the candidate or his/her father/mother was born in Kerala (This is to be obtained in the prescribed format along with the printout of the application).


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Keralite – AIS

Children of All India Service Officers

A certificate from the competent authority showing that the parent of the candidate is an All India Service officer allotted to Kerala cadre.

Not eligible for any kind of reservation

Non‐Keralite (Category I)

A candidate who has undergone qualifying course in Kerala and who is son/daughter of Non‐Keralite parents belong to Government of India/Defence Service, posted to Kerala. OR A candidate who has undergone qualifying course in Kerala and who is son/daughter of Non‐Keralite parents who are serving/served Government of Kerala for a minimum period of two years. OR A candidate who is not of Kerala Origin but has been a resident of Kerala State for a period of 5(five) years within the period of 12(twelve) years of his/her study. OR A candidate who is not of Kerala Origin but who has undergone his/her school studies in Kerala from standard VIII to XII.

• Certificate showing school studies in Kerala from standards 8 to 12. (This is to be obtained in the prescribed format along with the printout of the application). See annexure XII. OR

• A certificate of residence from the Village Officer/ Tahsildar to the effect that the candidate has been a resident of Kerala State for a period of five years within a period of twelve years of his/her study (to be obtained in the prescribed format along with the printout of the application). OR

• Service Certificate of parent from the employer AND

• Certificate showing School studies in kerala by candidate for std XI and XII from head of institution

Not eligible for any kind of reservation

Non‐Keralite (Category II)

Candidates who do not come under ‘Keralite’ or 'Non‐Keralite (Category I)' will be categorised as ‘Non‐Keralite (Category II)'

• Certificate of Completion of Qualifying Examination (to be obtained in the prescribed format along with the printout of the application). OR

• copy of Passport issued by Government of India to prove Indian citizenship.

• Not eligible for any kind of reservation

• Not eligible for admission to the Engineering courses in government seats in Government/ Aided/KAU/KVASU/ Engineering Colleges and to Medical/Agriculture/Veterinary/Fisheries courses in Government/ Aided/KAU/KVASU/KUFOS Colleges.


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ELIGIBILITY CONDITION (Refer Clause 6.2)Course Category Academic Nativity

MBBS Dental

General 50% marks in Biology/Biotechnology separately, and 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology put together

• Should be an Indian citizen

• Keralite

• Keralite – AIS

• Non‐Keralite (Category I) SEBC They need only 45% marks in the case of Biology and 45% marks in the case of optional subjects put together.

SC/ST 40% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology put together in the qualifying examination

B Sc Degree holder

Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, or Biotechnology as Main, and any one or two of the above subjects as Subsidiaries, with 50% marks for Main & Subsidiaries taken together, subject to the condition that they have passed Higher Secondary Examination, Kerala or examinations recognised as equivalent thereto with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as optional subjects

Ayurveda Sidha Homoeo

General 50% marks in Biology separately, and 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology put together


• Keralite


• Non‐Keralite (Category I) SEBC They need only 45% marks in the case

of Biology and 45% marks in the case of optional subjects put together.

SC/ST A pass in the Qualifying Examination with Biology , Physics, Chemistry as subjects of study.

B Sc Degree holder


Sidha

General 50% marks in Biology/Biotechnology separately, and 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Biotechnology put together


• Keralite


• Non‐Keralite (Category I) SEBC They need only 45% marks in the case of Biology and 45% marks in the case of optional subjects put together.

SC/ST A pass in the Qualifying Examination with Biology , Physics, Chemistry as subjects of study.


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B Sc Degree holder


B.Sc. Agriculture B.Sc. Forestry Fisheries

General with 50% marks in Biology separately, and 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology put together


• Keralite




SC/ST A pass in the Qualifying Examination with Biology, Physics, Chemistry as subjects of study.

Veterinary General Not less than 50% aggregate marks in English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology for the qualifying examination


• Keralite




SC/ST A pass in the Qualifying Examination English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology as subjects of study.

Engineering [Including B.Tech (Agri. Engg.) and B.Tech (Food Engg.) courses under the Kerala Agricultural University and B.Tech (Dairy Sc. &Technology) under Kerala Veterinary & Animal Sciences University].

General 50% marks in mathematics separately, and 50 % marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry/Computer Science/Bio‐technology/Biology put together OR 45% marks in Mathematics separately with 60% aggregate marks in Physics and Chemistry /Computer Science/Bio‐technology/Biology put together


• Keralite


• Non‐Keralite (Category I)

• Non‐Keralite (Category II)

[Eligible only for management seats in Govt. controlled and Govt. seats in private self financing colleges for the case of Non‐Keralite (Category II)]

SEBC They need only 45% marks in the case of mathematics and 45% marks in the case of optional subjects put together. OR 40% marks in Mathematics separately with 55% aggregate marks in Physics and Chemistry/Computer Science/Bio‐technology/Biology put together

SC/ST A pass in the Qualifying Examination with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry/Computer Science/Bio‐technology/Biology as subjects of study.


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Architecture

General 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised Board with Mathematics as a subject of study by securing 50% marks in aggregate


• Keralite


• Non‐Keralite (Category I)

[Eligible only for management seats in Govt. controlled and Govt. seats in private self financing colleges for the case of Non‐Keralite (Category II)]

SEBC 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognised Board with Mathematics as a subject of study by securing 45% marks in aggregate.

SC/ST A pass in the Qualifying Examination from a recognised Board with Mathematics as a subject of study

Diploma Stream

10+3 Diploma (any stream) recognised by Central/State Governments securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.

NATA Score: Minimum of 40 % or 80 marks out of 200 marks in the National Aptitude Test (NATA)

ELIGIBILITY CONDITION FOR INCLUDING IN THE RESPECTIVE RANK LISTS

Course Category Eligibility condition Clause

MBBS BDS

General 50 % marks in the Medical Entrance Examination(Paper I & Paper II together)

9.7.5

SEBC 40 % marks in the Medical Entrance Examination(Paper I & Paper II together)

SC/ST 40 % marks in the Medical Entrance Examination(Paper I & Paper II together)

Other Medical courses

General A minimum of 10 marks each in paper I and paper II

SEBC A minimum of 10 marks each in paper I and paper II

SC/ST No requirement of minimum marks in the Entrance Examination

Engineering General A minimum of 10 marks each in paper I and paper II

SEBC A minimum of 10 marks each in paper I and paper II

SC/ST No requirement of minimum marks in the Entrance Examination

Architecture No Entrance Examination 6.2.3 & 9.7.5


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How to Fill Online Application for KEAM 2014

Pre-requisites

Prospectus

Read the prospectus of KEAM before filling up application.

Photograph

Jpeg format of candidate’s photograph (see the guideline for scanning photograph given in this document)

Email ID and Mobile Number

Candidate should possess a valid email-id. Keep this email-id live and secure till the end of the admission process of KEAM. If the candidate does not have an email-id, a new email-id must be created before applying online. Candidate should not provide the email-id of others, under any circumstances. Mobile in India in should also be provided during online registration.

Application Fee

Candidates can make the payment of the application fee in two modes viz.

Security Card : By purchasing the Security Card from selected Post Offices; or

Demand Draft : By way of Demand Draft (DD) drawn on a Nationalised/Scheduled Bank, in favour of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, payable at Thiruvananthapuram.

Certificates/Documents

Candidate should have other relevant documents which are needed to fill up all fields in the online application like, name, date of birth, category, caste, income, name of village, taluk, district, etc.

Computer System

The computer system used for applying online should have the following facilities:

Internet : Should have an internet connection.

Browser : Should have a browser. Recommended browsers are Mozilla Firefox latest version.

PDF reader : Should have a PDF reader like, Adobe PDF reader or Foxit Reader.

Printer : The printout of application should be taken in Laser printer/Deskjet Printer in A4 white paper only.

Seven Steps for applying online

Step 1:Candidate Registration

Step 2:Candidate Login

Step 3:Fil l -up Application

Step 4:Final Submission of Application

Step 5:Payment of Appl icat ion fee

Step 6:Print Appl ication

Step 7:Send the printout of Applicat ion and supporting documents to CEE


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Fig-2 – Candidate Registration Screen

Main Page (Registration/Login) getting after clicking the link KEAM-2014:Online Application

Candidate Registration

The address of website for applying online for KEAM is www.cee.kerala.gov.in and the link is KEAM 2014---Online Application. There are 7 steps for the submission of application and all are mandatory. Candidates should complete all steps before the last date of submission of application, which will be notified later.

Step 1 : Candidate Registration

This is a one-time procedure. Click on ’Candidate Registration’ link available in the main page. The sample page is given below:


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How to Register

1. Name of Applicant :

Give Name of Applicant as in the SSLC or other relevant certificate. But the name should not be started with the initial. (Correct examples are DEVIKA K S or ARUN G NAIR) Do not put a dot(.) between initials and name. Instead, provide a blank space. Remember, the name cannot be changed in later steps.

2. Date of Birth :

Select Day, Month and Year of birth as in Xth certificate/birth certificate. Age proof must be attached along with printout of the application. Applicants should have completed 17 years of age as on the 31st December of this year. No relaxation in the minimum age will be allowed. There is no upper age limit.

3. Email ID :

Provide your own valid Email ID. Keep this email id live and secure till the end of the admission process KEAM. If you do not have an email id, a new email id may be created before applying online. Candidate should not provide the email id of others, under any circumstances.

4. Mobile Phone Number :

Give a 10 digit number of you or your parent’s mobile phone. The number should not be prefixed with country code or zero. The mobile number provided by you facilitates the CEE office to communicate any special information through messages or by calling.

5. Password :

Preferably a strong password is recommended. It ensures safe online activities. The requirements of a strong password are:

-should have minimum of 8 characters

-should contain at least one alphabet [a to z or A to Z]

-should contain at least one number [0 to 9]

-should contain at least one symbol [! @ # $ % ^ & *]

6. Re-type password :

Repeat the same password entered by you in the above field.

7. Security question and Answer of Security Question :

Choose a question from the list provided in the page.

Type your own answer to the above security question. Make sure your answer is memorable, but not easy for others to guess. This information will be useful for retrieving password, if forget.

8. Type the code in the box :

You will see a special set of characters displayed on the screen. These characters are called captcha. Type the letters exactly as shown in the box.

After completing the necessary fields correctly, press ‘Register’. If you have successfully completed the registration process, a ‘Candidate Registration confirmation’ page will be displayed. If the applicant is sure that the information provided by them are correct, press 'Confirm' button.

Email ID and mobile number are mandatory for applying KEAM. You should ensure that email ID and mobile number are entered correctly. Otherwise you won’t receive important messages and reminders from CEE.

Don’t disclose password to others. Remember the password till the end of allotment process of KEAM for further login. Password is case sensitive.

Make sure the answer of your selected security question is memorable. It will be useful when you forget the password.

Important! Note down the Application Number for further login and reference.

Important! Messages, reminders and information regarding KEAM will be sent to your mobile by messages.

Name and DOB cannot be edited later.


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If any mistakes are found, press 'Edit' for correcting the data. Candidate will get a system generated Application Number. Write down the Application number and remember the password to future login, to view results of examinations, to exercise option registration, to get allotment memo etc.

After write down the generated Application Number, click on 'Home' which directs you to the main page. From there click 'Candidate Login'. Application Number and password are essential to login to the candidate's home page.

Registration Completed and Generated Application number

Asking Confirmation for Registration


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Step 2 : Candidate Login Logging into keam application portal is essential to Fill-up Application, Payment of Application Fee, View Filled-up Application, Printing of Application, Change your Password, Download various proformas and Know Your Application Status.

How to Login

Application No : In order to login, you should enter your Application Number provided by the system at the time of registration.

Password : The password must be typed exactly as provided at the time of registration. Remember that the password is case sensitive.

Type the code in the box : This is another captcha. Type the letters exactly as shown in the box. After giving the above information correctly, press ‘Login’ button to logon to your home page.

If application number and password are correctly provided, the applicant will be directed to the Candidate's home page.

Candidate's Home Page

A sample of candidate's home page is shown below:

Candidate's Home Page

Login Page of Candidate


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The applicants can track their application by entering into their home page. Application status is available after the title bar of this application portal. For details, see 'To know the application status'(Page 19).

Candidate can do all online activities, except registration and login, only through the candidate's home page. The online activities available in the home page are:

Fill-up Application View Your Application

Payment of Application Fee Change Your Password

Print Your Application Download Proforma(s)

Certain links in the home page are activated only after completing a particular step. For example, 'Payment of Application Fee' is activated only after the 'Final submission' of the 'Fill-up Application' section. Likewise, the 'Print your Application' is available only subsequent to the Payment section.

The candidate's home page displays the last time that your account was accessed. The home page also shows the last IP address that logged on to your account. Please check this information each time when you logged into home page, particularly if you are concerned about unauthorised usage.

Forgot your Password?

If candidate cannot remember the password, go through the link ‘Forgot your password?’ to recover the password. You are required to give the Application Number, Date of Birth, Security Question you have chosen, and the answer of the security question.

After submitting the above information the following screen will be populated.

Retrieving Password-step1


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Fig-5 – Uploading Photo Screen

Forgot your Application number?

If the applicant failed to write down/remember the Application number, it can be retrieved by providing the name, date of birth and password. All the information given here should be as same as of the registration data. In order to regain the application number, select the menu from left part of screen ‘Forgot Application Number’.

Step 3 : Fill-up Application

Certain fields in the application are to be filled-up compulsorily. The mandatory fields are marked with a red star mark (*). Eg: Citizenship*

Uploading photograph :

The first step for filling up application is to upload a digital photograph.

Guidelines for scanning and uploading photograph :

For applying online, you must have a scanned/digital image of your photograph. The Specification of photograph image should be as follows:

• Photograph should be in passport format. Front view of full face and shoulder portion of candidate is to be seen clearly in the photograph.

• The face of the candidate should be straight and at the centre. • Photograph must be in colour with a light colour background,

white is preferable. • Photo, wearing caps and dark glasses will be rejected. • Scanned image file should be in jpg (jpeg) format only. • Dimensions of the photograph 150 pixels width and 200 pixels height. • Size of the image file should be between 15 kb and 30 kb.

• Candidate’s name and date of photo taken should be printed at the bottom portion of the photograph with black letter and white background.

• If the face in the photograph is not clear, your application is liable to be rejected.

• If the photograph is not clear, the candidate should upload a clear photograph again by using the link 'Change Photo'.

• The uploaded photo and photo affixed on the printout of application

Getting Application Number

Retrieving Password-step2


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Procedure for Uploading the Photograph :

There is a section named ‘Upload Photograph’ in the online application for uploading Photograph. Click on ‘Browse’ or ‘Choose File’ and Select the location where the scanned photograph file has been saved. Select the digital photo file by clicking on it and then click the 'Upload' button. If the described specifications are met, the selected photograph will be uploaded to the application portal.

Remember, a printed copy of the uploaded photo should be affixed on the specified place in the printout of the application and get it duly attested by a gazetted officer/head of institution where the candidate has last studied.

How to Fill-up Application

All the basic information required for processing your application are to be filled at this step. Before filling the details, please read the Prospectus carefully. The data provided here will be used for processing the application. Any mistake in filling this page or providing false/incomplete/wrong information will affect your eligibility for admission or claim for reservation under any category. It is obligatory that you should fill all the mandatory items in the application. Sample screens and details of each section are given below:

Examination Details

1. Select appropriate course(s) :

Select relevant course or courses to which admission is sought for. No further additions/deletions can be made after submission of application form.

2. Centre of examination :

The Entrance Examinations for Engineering and Medical & Allied courses will be conducted at the following centres:

Thiruvananthapuram Kollam PathanamthittaA lappuzha Kottayam Ernakulam Thodupuzha Kattappana Thrissur Palakkad Malappuram Kozhikode Wayanad Kannur Kasaragod Mumbai New Delhi Ranchi Shillong Dubai

Keep in mind that the medical entrance examination will not be conducted at Shillong and Ranchi. Select a name of the Centre chosen for examination from the list available. The candidate who selects Ranchi or Shillong as a Centre, please select one more Centre as Second Option. If it will not be possible to conduct the exam in Shillong or Ranchi due to any unforeseen reason, the second opted Centre will be your examination centre.

Uploading of photograph


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Personal Details

3. Name of Applicant : The name given at the time of registration of candidate will be displayed here. It cannot be altered in later.

4. Date of Birth : The date of birth given at the time of registration will be shown on the screen and cannot be modified.

5. Gender : Select male or female as the case may be.

6. Citizenship : Options available to choose are Indian, Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizen of India (OCI). Select the suitable entry. Refer clause 6.1 of the prospectus.

7. Nativity : Options available to choose are Keralite, Keralite-AIS, Non-Keralite I (NK-I) and Non-Keralite II(NK-II). See Clause 6.1 and 5(i), (ii) of the Prospectus for conditions regarding nativity.

8. State of Permanent Residence : Select the State in which the candidate is residing permanently.

9. Details of Parents/Guardian

(i) Type name of father of the applicant.

(ii) Type name of mother of the applicant.

(iii) Type name of guardian

(iv) State relation of the applicant with the guardian

(Either the names of father & mother of the applicant or the name of guardian is mandatory. If the name of guardian is entered, then the relation of the applicant with the guardian should also be provided.)

10. Religion and Caste: Select the religion and type the caste of the applicant.

11. Permanent Address : Type full permanent address and pin code as per the relevant valid certificate.


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Contact Details

12. Address for Communication :

If the address for communication is same as permanent address, click on the 'Same as above'. Otherwise, give the address for communication with PIN code. Communication, if any, will be made on this address.

Type land phone number with STD code, if available. Candidates opting examination centre outside India must give their land number in India with STD code for communication purpose. Mobile number and email ID will be automatically taken from candidate’s registration entry.

Academic Details


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13. Details of Qualifying Examination :

Qualifying Exam-1:

Select any one of the suitable option given below as qualifying exam-1:

Kerala Higher SecondaryKerala Technical HSSKerala VHSE AISSCE (CBSE)ISCE (CISCE)Pre-Degree OthersNot Applicable

Qualifying Exam-2:

If you want to choose one of the following educational qualifications as the qualifying criteria for the entrance examination, select the appropriate qualifications from the list.

Diploma in EngineeringBSc PhysicsBSc ChemistryBSc Botany BSc ZoologyBSc Bio-technologyNot Applicable

You also provide the details such as Examination Status(Passed or Appearing/Appeared), Name of Board or University, Year, Register number, Name of institution and state regarding your selected qualifying examination. If you select qualifications from Qualifying exam-1 and Qualifying Exam-2, the details will be asked about your Qualifying Exam-1.

14. Subjects Studied for Higher Secondary /Equivalent :

Select the subjects studied for the qualifying examinations. If you are appearing for Engineering Course, you should have studied Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry/Computer Science/Bio-technology/Biology in qualifying examination. If you are appearing for Medical/MBBS/BDS Course, you should have studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Bio-Technology in the qualifying examinations. For the courses of Agriculture, Veterinary and Fisheries, Biology is a compulsory subject. The Candidates opting Architecture should have studied Maths as subject. See clause 6.2 of prospectus for details.

15. Studied Sanskrit in plus two level :

If you have studied Sanskrit at plus two level, select ‘Yes’, otherwise choose ‘No’. If you have selected ‘Yes’, then provide proof of study of Sanskrit along with printout of application. It is applicable only for Medical and Allied courses. It will be considered for preparing Ayurveda rank list.

Communal Reservation

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16. Details of Income Certificate :

The candidate who has claim for a communal reservation (except SC/ST) should obtain an Income Certificate in the prescribed format from the Village Officer/Tahsildar.

(i) Annual Income in Rupees : Input the annual family income in Indian rupees. The amount of income should be same as one which is provided by the Village Officer.

(ii) District : Pick name of District from the list.

(iii) Taluk : Choose name of Taluk in which the Village is located

(iv) Village : Name of Village from which the Income certificate obtained.

17. Are you a child of an inter-caste married couple with father/mother belonging to SC/ST or SEBC?:

If father or mother of a candidate is from the SEBC or SC/ST, he/she is eligible for reservation under the relevant quota. Select ‘Yes’ or ‘No’. If yes, provide religion, category and community of your father and mother. Also choose whose (father or mother) category is claimed for communal reservation. Such candidate should produce an ‘Inter-Caste Marriage Certificate’ obtained from the Revenue Official not below the rank of Village Officer in the Proforma given in Annexure XV. They need not produce the Income Certificate for claiming this reservation. The candidate who claims SC/ST should produce Community Certificate obtained from Tahsildar. (Refer the clause 5.4.3 for details)

18. Eligible Reservation Category :

Please read the prospectus carefully for getting detailed instruction for filling up of this field.

Reservation under SEBC :

a. Ezhava d. Other Backward Christian b. Muslim e. Latin Catholic c. Other Backward Hindu f. Kudumbi

Candidate under SEBC should furnish both the Community and Income Certificates along with the printout of the Application in support of their claim. (See Clause 5.4.2 and Annexure XI of the prospectus)

Reservation under SC/ST :

Select Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe as the case may be in the online application. Community Certificate from Tahsildar is to be obtained in the prescribed format along with the application itself. (See Clause 5.4.3 and Annexure VIII, IX of the prospectus)

Reservation for Jewish/Anglo-Indian:

Select Jewish or Anglo-Indian as the case may be for getting reservation under this quota. A certificate, in the prescribed format, should be obtained from the Village Officer/Tahsildar and produced for the claim.

If not eligible for any reservation category, select 'Not Applicable(General)'.

Community : Community list will displayed based on the given reservation category. Choose suitable one from the list.

19. Do you claim reservation under Other Eligible Community? :

Select Other Eligible Community if eligible. Then select the relevant community from the list. Community Certificate and Income Certificate in the proforma from the Village Officer should be furnished along with the printout of the Application. (Refer the Annexure X of the prospectus)

20. Whether SC/ST claim rejected previously? :

State whether SC/ST claim rejected in previous years for the entrance examinations.

Note : Those (including General Category) who wish to avail the benefits such as fee concession/scholarships that may be notified by the Government or college authorities subsequently, based on annual family income, should furnish the Income Certificate along with the application itself.

Only natives of Kerala and who belong to communities listed in the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Orders (Amendment Act 2002) are eligible for reservation under Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes quota.


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Special Reservation

21. Do you claim Special Reservation? :

Select ‘Yes’ or ‘No’. If yes, Choose reservation category/ Categories from the provided list. Certificate(s) of proof should also be sent along the printout of application. See clause 5.2

22. Reservation for Person with Disabilities (PD)? :

If you are a person with disabilities, select ‘Yes’, otherwise ‘No’. Self-attested copy of Medical certificate from the District Medical Board should be sent along with the printout of application.

Statistics

23. Statistics :

These data are collected for statistical purpose. Fill all the details correctly. The details of sample screen are given below:

Candidate should attach certificate of proof for claiming any kind of reservation.


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Final Submission of the application

Declaration by the candidate

Declaration

24. I Agree :

Candidate should read the declaration carefully stated on the screen and agree with statements by clicking on the ‘I Agree’ box

Step 4 : Final Submission of Application

This is also a one-time procedure. If candidate is sure that the information provided in step 3 are correct, click the button ‘Final Submission’. Please note that modification of your application will not be possible after doing this step. If any mandatory fields are found unfilled or any related fields are found mismatched, Final submission cannot be possible. In such cases, error messages will be colorized in red for the respective fields. You should correct the errors, press ‘I Agree’ button once again and press ‘Final Submission’.

If you want to view your entered details, before doing Final Submission, save the document using ‘Save’ button on the right part of page, go to home page by clicking ‘Home’ link and click ‘View Your Application’.

Step 5 : Payment of Application Fee

This step facilitates to provide payment details of your application fee. (See the Clauses 7.2 & 7.3). You should have the details of Application fee remittance. Modes of Payments are through Security Card or Demand Draft. Click on 'Payment of Application Fee' for entering payment details:

Before pressing the Final Submission, you must ensure that all the information provided by you are correct and true. No modification will be allowed after the Final Submission.


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Payment Section by using Security Card Security Card for SC/ST

Security Card for General

Payment of Application Fee available in the home

Mode of payment of application fee

Candidate need to select the mode of payment of application fee from the following screen.

Security Card (Purchased from Post Office) :

The fee of application may be remitted by purchasing a Security Card from the selected Post Office, the list of which is available on the website. When selecting Security Card option, the following screen will be available.


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Payment Section by using D.D

Print Your Application button in the home page

Two types of cards are available. One is meant for General/SEBC Candidates, the price of which is Rs. 800/- and the other is intended for SC/ST candidates, the price of which is Rs. 400/-. A 7-digit Serial Number and a 16 character Key Number printed at the back of security card should be provided when asked in the online application. To see the Key Number given on the Security card, gently scratch off the silver panel using a coin, seen on the back of the card. The candidates who select Dubai Centre and have Security Card should send a DD of Rs. 12000/- along with the printout of application. These candidates should provide the details of Security Card through online application.

Demand Draft (Drawn from Nationalised/Scheduled bank) :

The Demand Draft drawn on a Nationalised/Scheduled Bank, in favour of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, payable at Thiruvananthapuram will be accepted as Application Fee. DD Number, date of drawn and name and branch of bank have to be provided.

The candidates opting centre of exam as outside India should remit an extra amount of Rs. 12,000/- by way of Demand Draft. So, D.D amount for general candidate should Rs. 12800/- and for SC/ST it should be Rs. 12400/. The screen shot of Demand Draft Payment mode is given below:

Step 6 : Print Application

Candidate should take a printout of his/her application which contains a main page of application and proforma(s) of supporting document according to the claim. The link for printing is available on the home page is named ‘Print Your Application’ and it is available only next to successful payment.

Important! Do not disclose the serial number and key number to others. Key number should be kept safe till the end of allotment procedure for further login.

General and SC/ST candidate should remit the specified fee meant for them. Otherwise the application will be rejected.


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Logout

Important:

Take printout of application using the link ‘Print Your Application’. The Printout of Application using the link 'Print Your Application' alone will be accepted. Any other kind of printout is not accepted.

Logout from the Application Portal If candidate wishes to leave the computer system or he/she has completed the online submission of application, he/she may quit from the application portal by clicking on 'Logout' link. This action is compulsory for preventing the misuse of his/her Home Page by strangers.

Procedures to be followed after taking printout of the application:

Affix a passport size (3.5 x 4.5 cm) photograph (this should be the copy of the uploaded photo), get it attested by a Gazetted Officer or the Head of the Institution where the candidate has last studied.

The applicant and the parent should sign in the specified areas on the printout of the Application.

Get Course Certificate and Nativity Certificate in the prescribed format available in the body of the print out of the application.

If the candidate claims any reservation, use the proforma obtained along with the printout of application and gets it certified from the concerned authorities.

Step 7 : Send the printout of the Application and supporting documents to CEE

Enclose the application and all supporting documents (see clause 7.6 of the prospectus) in the envelope and send so as to reach the Office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations before the last date specified for submission of application.

Address : The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations 5th Floor, Housing Board Buildings, Santhi Nagar, Thiruvananthapuram – 695001, Kerala.

Those candidates who paid application fee by Demand Draft will obtain an Address Slip along with the printout of the application. Glue the address slip on an A4 envelope in which enclosed the properly completed application and supporting documents.

The procedure of submitting online application will be complete only after receiving the Printout of the online application and supporting documents by the CEE office.

Do not fold the envelope. Do not tamper the barcode on the face of printout of application.


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Candidate's Home page that showing the status of application submission

To know the status of your Application Submission The status of application procedure will be available in candidate's home page. After successful login, you can view the status on the top side.

Available status on the home page is given below.

Registration : Indicates Candidate’s Registration for online application.

Login : Successfully logged in or not

Final Submission : Shows whether the candidate made the final submission of application by pressing ‘Final

submission’ button.

Payment:Payment section of online application successfully finished or not.

Print Application:Printout of the application taken or not.

Received by CEE:Receiving status means that whether the application sent by the candidate reached at the CEE

office and taken for scrutinizing or not. Remember, it may take some days to update this

status. This status is turned into green only after completing scrutiny of the application.

The Green letter within the light green background indicates the completion of respective step. The Red letter within the light red background represents the respective step has not been performed so far. For example, in sample screen shot given above, the candidate has completed the Candidate Registration, Candidate Login, Fill-up and Finalize Application Submission and Pay the Application Fee. But the Printing of Application is pending and the printout of application is not received by the Office of CEE.


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Safety Tips for online application submission ● Secure your password and key number

Never share, disclose, or provide your password or key number to others. Never save this information in publicly accessed computers. CEE will never send you an email requesting this information.

● Use recommended Browser

Always use the latest version of Mozilla Firefox.

● Clear your Browser's Cache

If you use public or shared computer to access the application portal, it is better to clear the browser's cache before you sign in to online application. Refer FAQ for clearing the cache.

● Do not use Mobile device

Never use any kind of mobile device for online application submission.

● Do not use Multiple Window/Tab in the browser

Do not open more than one KEAM application portal across multiple windows or tabs in the same browser.

● Use 'Save' button frequently

Four numbers of 'Save' buttons are available in the Fill-up application section of the application portal (Seen on the right part). While filling up of application, use any one of 'Save' button frequently, to save the entered data. This will prevent the loss of entered data due to any unexpected shutdown or quit. The filled data will be available to the applicant after re-login to the site.

● Logout Properly

Make sure you log out of your account each time you leave it, especially when you are using public computers. Never leave your computer unattended once you have signed on to online application.

Reason(s) for rejecting Application The following are some of the reason(s) that may lead to rejection of your Application.

If the photograph of the applicant affixed in the printout of Application and the photograph uploaded in Online is different OR not follow the guideline given in the ‘Photo guideline’

If the photograph affixed in the printout of Application is not duly attested by the Head of the Institution which he/she studied last or by a Gazetted Officer.

If Applicant and Parent have not signed in the specified areas on the printout of the Application.

If duly filled and signed Course Certificate/Mark list and Nativity Certificate in the prescribed format are not attached along with the printout of the application.

If the particular Application Fee meant for each category is not paid.

If printout of application (use the ‘Print Your Application’ link) and supported documents reach after the last date specified.

So, utmost care should be taken while applying KEAM and send a proper application with

the supporting documents to the office of the CEE within the stipulated time.

For any further help, contact us : Phone : 0471-2332120. Fax : 0471-2337228. Email : [email protected] Helpline : 0471-155300 , 0471-2335523, 2115054, 2115098 (Citizen’s Call Centre) For up-to-date information regarding KEAM, visit the website : www.cee-kerala.org. For applying online, visit the website : www.cee.kerala.gov.in


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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)1. What are the procedures for applying online?

Please refer "How to Apply". 2. Which are the recommended browsers for applying online?

Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer 9.0. 3. How to enable Java Script in my browser?

In the Tools drop-down menu, select Options. Next, select the Content icon/tab at the top on the window.

Then, check the Enable JavaScript checkbox under the Web Content category.

Press OK to close the Options window and save your changes. Finally, Refresh your browser In Internet Explorer In the Tools drop-down menu, select Internet Options. Next, select the Security tab. Then, select the Internet option.

Then select the Custom Level button. Locate Scripting near the bottom of the list. Under Active Scripting, select Enable, then Press OK. Answer yes to the following conformation box. Press OK to close the Internet Options window. Finally, Press refresh on your browser window to enjoy the JavaScript.

If menu bar is not visible for selecting Tool menu in your browser, just press ‘Alt’ key in your keyboard.

4. Is it compulsory to do all the steps mentioned for applying online in a single sitting?

No need to complete all the procedures in a single step. You can do each step in different time. But you should use the 'Save' button frequently to save the entered data and logout from the portal each time should be ensured.

5. I forgot to note down my Application number during the Candidate registration process. How can I get the application number?

Using the menu `Forgot Application No` in Home page, you can get your application number. Name, Date of Birth, Password and the code (captcha) should be provided for getting the application number.

6. I forgot my password. What is the procedure to retrieve the password?

Using the link ‘Forgot Password’ in online application, you can reset your password. Application number, DOB, Security Question and answer of it should be provided for resetting the password.

7. Is it compulsory to have an Email-ID and Mobile number?

Important messages and information regarding KEAM will be sent to the provided Email-ID and Mobile numbers. So Email-ID and mobile number are mandatory for all candidates.

8. I am not able to upload the photo. What is the reason?

Photo to be uploaded should have the specified dimensions and size. Refer the ‘Photo guidelines’ provided in the application portal.

9. How do I get certain Proforma (example, Income Certificate,etc.) before filling up of online application?


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It is advised that prior to fill-up application, candidate should obtain all the necessary certificates. You can download any proforma from your home page after logging on the application portal. But you have to complete the ‘Candidate Registration’ (Step 1) for entering into the home page. The link ‘Download Proforma(s)’ in home page can be used for downloading the required proforma.

10. What is the AGE requirement to apply for KEAM Entrance Examination 2014?

Candidate should have completed 17 years of age as on 31.12.2014. There is no upper age limit for applying for KEAM 2014.

11. Why certain courses cannot be opted in online application (Eg. MBBS/BDS)?

Certain validation will be done during the online submission. Please refer the eligibility criteria for each course. For example, a non-keralite-II candidate is not permitted to opt MBBS/BDS course. Likewise, an engineering candidate should study Physics and Mathematics in plus 2 level and that should be selected in ‘Subjects studied for higher secondary/equivalent’ section.

12. How can I pay the Application Fee?

Application fee can be paid in either of the two ways viz. a) by Security Card which can be purchased from selected Post Offices; or b) by way of Demand Draft (DD) drawn on a Nationalised/Scheduled Bank, in favour of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, payable at Thiruvananthapuram. These details have to be entered in the Payment section of the online application.

13. What is the Cost of Security Card?

• Rs.800/- for General Candidates.

• Rs.400/- for SC/ST candidates.

• Free of cost Security Card to ST candidates whose annual family income is below Rs.40,000/- from the Tribal Extension Officers.

• Rs.12000/- extra for those opting DUBAI as centre of exam. This fee should be paid as Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations payable at Trivandrum.

14. Is it necessary to keep the Key Number after completing the online submission of application?

Key Number should be kept in safe custody till the end of admission procedure. The key number is required to further login for exercising options, taking allotment memo, etc.

15. I made payment of application fee by using Demand Draft. Where can I get the Key Number?

Such candidates can get their "Key Number" in a later stage through online. 16. How many Application forms should I submit if I wish to appear for Engineering, Medical

entrance examinations and also wish to be considered for Architecture course?

One candidate need submit only one application. The candidate can opt Engineering, Architecture, Medical & Allied, whichever he/she wishes to opt, in that application itself. If you send more than one application, all the applications send by the candidate is likely to be rejected.

17. Where can I find the List of Scheduled Castes(SC)?

The List is provided in Annexure VIII -- List of Scheduled Castes (SC) of KEAM 2014 Prospectus.

18. Where can I find the List of Scheduled Tribes (ST) ?


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The List is provided in Annexure IX -- List of Scheduled Tribes (ST) of KEAM 2014 Prospectus.

19. Where can I find the List of Other Eligible Communities (OEC) ?

The List is provided in Annexure X -- List of Other Eligible Communities (OEC) of KEAM 2014 Prospectus.

20. Where can I find the List of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes(SEBC) ?

The List is provided in Annexure XI --List of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) of KEAM 2014 Prospectus.

21. Is there any concession in application fee for female/Single female child candidate?

No. 22. In which all places do the KEAM examination be held?

Entrance Examinations will be conducted at the following centres only. Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thodupuzha,Kattappana, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod, Mumbai,New Delhi and Dubai. Medical Entrance not conducted in Ranchi, Shillong centre.

23. Can I change the centre of the entrance examination?

No. Once you have selected the examination centre, it is not possible to change the centre.

24. Can I change the Course opted after final submission of application?

No. Courses cannot be changed. 25. I have passed +2. Should I obtain course certificate in the printout of application?

No need to obtain course certificate for such candidate. All candidates who have passed +2 or equivalent can attach a self-attested copy of their pass certificate and mark list of the said examination instead of course certificate. All candidates who have just appeared for the +2 or equivalent examinations and awaiting results should submit the course certificate in the body of the application itself, otherwise it is liable to be rejected.

26. What are the certificates that must be submitted to prove nativity?

Please refer the clause 6.1 in the prospectus. 27. Whether income certificates obtained from other States in India will be accepted?

No. Income certificate obtained from a competent revenue authority in Kerala alone will be accepted.

28. I belong to General category. Is it required to submit Income certificate?

It is better to submit income certificate by all candidates except SC/ST. Those (including General Category) who wish to avail the benefits such as fee concession/scholarships that may be notified by the Government or college authorities subsequently, based on annual family income, should furnish the Income Certificate along with the application itself. No further chance will be allowed to submit Income Certificate.

29. I belong to Kannur district. The village officer denied providing the Income and Community certificate in the prescribed format of KEAM. Instead, an Income Certificate in e-district format was given. Are they acceptable?

The Income and Community Certificate issued from the districts where e-district was implemented will be acceptable.

30. How and when to apply for NATA examination?

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31. I belong to OE category, but my annual family income exceeds 6 lakh. Are there any fee benefits for such candidates?

Yes. But such candidates are not eligible for any communal reservations. They should submit community certificate to get fee concession benefits.

32. I have my caste noted as ‘Nair’ in my 10th Standard certificate. I am actually an inter-caste candidate (Ezhava & Nair). The Village Officer refused to give inter-caste certificate since the marriage was not registered. What should I do to avail Ezhava reservation?

The CEE is permitting reservation status in the case of inter-caste married couple, only on the basis of valid inter-caste marriage certificate obtained from the competent authorities and based on the claim of the candidate. Income certificate is not essential in this case.

33. My father and mother are in forward caste, but in different castes. Am I eligible for inter-caste benefit?

No. Children of Inter-caste married couple with either the father or mother belonging to a community included in SEBC/SC-ST list will be eligible for inter-caste benefit.

34. What do you mean by OCI / PIO?

OCI – Overseas Citizen of India PIO – Persons of Indian Origin OCI and PIO issued by Govt. of India alone will be considered. 35. I belong to Non-Keralite Category-II. Am I eligible to get admission to MBBS in any of the

Medical colleges in Kerala?

No. Non-Keralite Category-II candidates are only eligible for admission to Engineering courses in Management quota seats in Govt. Controlled Self financing Engineering colleges and Government seats in Private Self financing Engineering Colleges.

36. For claiming reservation under Scouts & Guides quota, which certificates should I submit along with the application?

Two seats are reserved for Rashtrapathi Scouts and Guides for Engineering courses. Candidates seeking reservation under this quota should attach copy of the Rashtrapathi Guide Certificate signed by the President of India. In the absence of this Certificate, Specimen Certificate signed by the Director of Public Instructions (DPI), Kerala and the State Secretary, Kerala State Bharat Scouts and Guides, will be considered.

37. What should I do for claiming reservation under Sports quota?

Candidates who claim reservation under Sports Quota shall fulfill their eligibility based on the norms of Kerala State Sports Council appended in Annexure XVIII (ii) prior to submission of application, for the seats as prescribed in the Prospectus. The candidate should forward the original application form to the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, and a photocopy of the application to the Secretary, Kerala State Sports Council, Thiruvananthapuram-695001.

38. I am an NCC cadet and I wish to be considered for admission under NCC quota. What should I do?

The candidates seeking admission under the NCC quota should forward the original application form to the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, and a photocopy of the application to the Deputy Director General, NCC (Kerala), PB No.2212, Thiruvananthapuram-695010 through the respective NCC Unit Officers where the candidates have been enrolled as cadets.

39. If any prescribed format for claiming a reservation is not obtained along with the printout of application, how can it be downloaded?


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All proforma can be downloaded from the candidate’s home page using the link ‘Download Proforma(s)’ after logging on to it.

40. How do I solve the problem that some unexpected data being shown in my online application? How to solve this? (Clearing of Cache)?

If you are not using Firefox, shift the browser to it. Most of the time, problem may be solved by clearing the cache of the browser. For clearing the cache, press Ctrl+Shift+Delete keys from the browser and follow instructions therein

41. During the time of filling up of application, it shows ‘Session Time Out’ and the filled information has been lost. How to avoid this?

The specified period of time when the user doesn't work with the application is called session time out. The applicant has to login again to proceed further. To avoid this session time out, candidates are requested to use ‘Save’ button frequently, available in the application page which will facilitate to save the entered data so far.

42. Which is the last date for submission of application?

Application can be submitted online till 5.00 pm on 04.02.2014. The printout of the application complete in all aspects along with the supporting documents should reach the office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations on or before 5 pm on 05.02.2014 by Hand delivery/Speed Post/Registered Post.

43. What are the common causes for rejecting the application?

If duly filled and signed Course Certificate and Nativity Certificate in the prescribed format are not attached along with the print out of the application.

If printout of application and supported document reaches after the last date specified.

44. How can I know whether the application has reached at CEE office?

There is an 'Application Status' bar in the home page of on line application. ‘Received at CEE’ status will become in light green color background, when the application received by the CEE office. It will be updated only when the application will be taken for scrutinizing and not at the time of receiving. Moreover, a message will be sent to your mobile phone regarding receiving status.

45. How shall I get the Admit Card for the Entrance Examination?

The Admit Card has to be downloaded from the website www.cee.kerala.gov.in from 24.03.2014 onwards. Candidates whose application has been accepted shall enter their Application Number and Date of Birth as already given in the Application form on the webpage for downloading the admit card.

46. Will Admit card be sent to me by post?

No. Admit cards will not be sent by post from this office to the candidate. The Admit cards have to be downloaded by the candidate.

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DEPARTMENT OF POSTS, INDIA

LIST OF SELECTED POST OFFICES FOR THE SALE OF SECURITY CARDS,PROSPECTUS AND ENVELOPES FOR ENGINEERING / MEDICAL ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS, KERALA (KEAM) 2014

Sl.No. NAME OF POST OFFICE Sl.No. NAME OF POST OFFICE

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM DISTRICT

1 ATTINGAL HO 15 PEROORKADA

2 BALARAMAPURAM 16 POOJAPPURA HO

3 KALLAMBALAM 17 POTHENCODE

4 KARAMANA 18 SASTHAMANGALAM

5 KATTAKADA 19 SREEKARIYAM

6 KAZHAKUTTAM 20 THYCAUD

7 KERALA UNIVERSITY OFFICE CAMPUS 21 TRIVANDRUM BEACH PO

8 KILIMANOOR 22 TRIVANDRUM FORT PO

9 MEDICAL COLLEGE PO 23 TRIVANDRUM GPO

10 NALANCHIRA 24 VARKALA

11 NEDUMANGADU 25 VATTIYOORKAVU

12 NEYYATTINKARA HO 26 VEMBAYAM

13 PARASSALA 27 VENJARAMOOD

14 PATTOM PALACE PO 28 VIZHINJAM

KOLLAM DISTRICT

29 ANCHAL 37 KOTTIYAM

30 CHATHANNUR 38 KUNDARA

31 CHAVARA 39 OACHIRA

32 KARUNAGAPPALLY HO 40 PARAVUR

33 KILIKOLLUR 41 PATHANAPURAM

34 KOLLAM CUTCHERY PO 42 PULAMON

35 KOLLAM HO 43 PUNALUR

36 KOTTARAKKARA HO

PATHANAMTHITTA DISTRICT

44 ADOOR HO 49 PANDALAM

45 KONNI 50 PATHANAMTHITTA HO

46 KOZHENCHERRY 51 RANNI

47 MALLAPPALLY 52 THIRUVALLA HO

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48 MANJADI JN PO

ALAPPUZHA DISTRICT

53 ALAPPUZHA HO 58 KAYAMKULAM HO

54 CHENGANNUR HO 59 MAVELIKKARA HO

55 CHERTHALA HO 60 PULINKUNNU

56 HARIPAD 61 SANATHANAPURAM

57 KARTHIKAPPALLY

KOTTAYAM DISTRICT

62 ARUNAPURAM 75 KUDAMALUR

63 CHANGANACHERRY HO 76 KUMARANALLUR

64 CHANGANASSERY SB COLLEGE 77 MANARCAUD

65 CHINGAVANAM 78 MANIMALA

66 ERATTUPETTA 79 MUNDAKAYAM

67 ERUMELY 80 PALA HO

68 ETTUMANUR 81 PAMPADY

69 GANDHINAGAR, KOTTAYAM 82 PD HILLS PO, KOTTAYAM

70 KANGAZHA 83 PUTHUPPALLY

71 KANJIRAPALLY HO 84 UZHAVOOR

72 KARUKACHAL 85 VAIKOM HO

73 KOTTAYAM COLLECTORATE 86 VAKATHANAM

74 KOTTAYAM HO

IDUKKI DISTRICT

87 KATTAPANA HO 90 NEDUMKANDAM

88 KUMILY 91 PEERMADE

89 MUNNAR 92 THODUPUZHA HO

ERNAKULAM DISTRICT

93 ALUVA 101 KOTHAMANGALAM

94 ANGAMALY 102 MUVATTUPUZHA

95 EDAPPALLY 103 NORTH PARUR

96 ERNAKULAM HO 104 PALARIVATTOM

97 ERNAKULAM M G ROAD 105 PERUMBAVUR

98 KAKKANAD 106 TRIPUNITHURA

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99 KOCHI HO 107 VYTTILA, ERNAKULAM

100 KOOTHATTUKULAM

THRISSUR DISTRICT

108 CHALAKUDY HO 113 THRISSUR EAST PO

109 GURUVAYUR 114 THRISSUR HO

110 IRINJALAKUDA 115 THRISSUR CITY PO

111 KODUNGALLUR 116 VADANAPPALLY

112 KUNNAMKULAM 117 WADAKKANCHERRY HO

PALAKKAD DISTRICT

118 ALATHUR HO 123 PALAKKAD HO

119 CHITTUR 124 PATTAMBI

120 MANNARKKADU 125 SHORANUR

121 OLAVAKOT HO 126 VADAKKENCHERRY

122 OTTAPPALAM HO

MALAPPURAM DISTRICT

127 KOTTAKKAL 132 PERINTHALMANNA

128 KUTTIPPURAM 133 PONNANI HO

129 MALAPPURAM HO 134 TIRUR HO

130 MANJERI HO 135 VALANCHERRY

131 NILAMBUR

KOZHIKODE DISTRICT

136 CALICUT CIVIL STATION HO 141 KUNNAMANGALAM

137 CALICUT HO 142 MEPPAYUR

138 MAVOOR 143 THIRUVAMBADY

139 FEROKE 144 VADAKARA HO

140 KOILANDY HO

WYNAD DISTRICT

145 KALPETTA HO 147 SULTAN BATHERY

146 MANANTHAVADY 148 THAMARASSERRY

KANNUR DISTRICT

149 IRITTY 153 PAYYANNUR

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150 KANNUR CIVIL STATION 154 SREEKANDAPURAM

151 KANNUR HO 155 THALASSERRY

152 MATTANNUR 156 THALIPARAMBA

KASARAGOD DISTRICT

157 KANHANGAD 159 MANJESWAR

158 KASARAGOD HO 160 NEELESWARAM

LIST OF POST OFFICES OUTSIDE KERALA

1 BANGALORE

Bangalore GPO - 560 001 Phone : 080 - 22868652

6 LUCKNOW

LUCKNOW GPO - 226 001 Phone : 0522 - 2237908

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BHOPAL BHOPAL GPO - 462 001 Phone : 755 – 2673272

7 MUMBAI

MUMBAI GPO - 400 001 Phone : 022 - 22620693

3 CHANDIGARH

CHANDIGARH GPO - 160 017 Phone : 0172 - 2703716

8 NEW DELHI

NEW DELHI GPO - 110 001 Phone : 011 - 23743602

4 CHENNAI

CHENNAI GPO - 600 001 Phone : 044 - 25216766

9 RANCHI JHARKHAND

5 HYDERABAD

HYDERABAD GPO - 500 001 Phone : 040 - 23463515

10 SHILLONG MEGHALAYA