1. Academic qualification
10+2 or equivalent examination passed
Minimum aggregate: 45%. No rounding off is permitted. Exactly 45% means 45 marks out of 100, or 135 out of 300, or 67.5 out of 150. (Clause 6.2.8)
Diploma alternative: 10+3 Diploma examination with Mathematics as a compulsory subject and at least 45% aggregate marks is also accepted. (Clause 6.2.3(a))
2. NATA score
National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA), conducted by the Council of Architecture (CoA)
There is no relaxation in the minimum NATA passing score for any category. (Council of Architecture letter No. CA/5/Academic-NATA dated 11.03.2008, cited in Clause 6.2.3(b))
3. Merit formula (50:50)
KEAM B.Arch Merit Calculator
Enter your NATA score (out of 200) and your 10+2 percentage. We add them together using the official 50:50 formula to give you a rank index out of 400.
NATA score (out of 200)
10+2 percentage
270
/ 400
Architecture rank = NATA score (out of 200) + qualifying exam marks (out of 200), totalling 400. (Clause 9.7.4(c))
Tie-breaking, in order:1.
Higher NATA score is placed higher
2.
If still tied, higher Mathematics marks in the qualifying exam wins
3.
If still tied, the older candidate is placed higher
4.
If still tied, the decision of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations is final
4. Age & other rules
10+2 with Physics + Mathematics + 45% aggregate
Physics and Mathematics are compulsory. The third subject can be Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, IT, Informatics Practices, Engineering Graphics, Business Studies, or a Technical Vocational subject. Minimum 45% aggregate marks (no rounding).
Clause 6.2.3(a)10+3 Diploma with Maths is also accepted
Candidates who passed a 10+3 Diploma examination with Mathematics as a compulsory subject and at least 45% aggregate marks are also eligible.
Clause 6.2.3(a)Valid NATA 2025 or NATA 2026 score
You must score at least the minimum eligibility marks specified in the NATA Information Brochure. The minimum is set by the Council of Architecture; KEAM has no power to relax it for any category.
Clause 6.2.3(b)Minimum age 17 by 31 December 2026
Candidates must complete 17 years of age on or before 31.12.2026. There is no relaxation in minimum age, and no upper age limit.
Clause 6.3.1Nativity for Keralite category
Candidates claiming the Keralite category must produce nativity proof as defined in Clause 6.1. Non-Keralites can apply but compete for fewer reserved seats.
Clause 6.1No lateral entry to year 2
B.Arch is a 5-year integrated programme. There is no provision to enter at a later stage by lateral admission.
Clause 6.2.3(c)5. Document checklist
NATA 2025 or 2026 Score Card
Original score card. Mark list submitted by other means or after the deadline is not considered for rank list preparation.
Clause 9.7.5(iv)10+2 (HSE) or equivalent mark list
Provisional or original mark list with subject-wise marks. Required to compute the qualifying-exam component of the rank.
Clause 6.2.3(a)SSLC or equivalent (Class 10) certificate
Used as proof of date of birth and educational baseline.
Clause 7.6Date of birth proof
SSLC or birth certificate. Must show that the candidate is 17 years or older on 31 December 2026.
Clause 6.3.1Nativity certificate
Must be in the proforma prescribed by the Government of Kerala. Issued by the Village Officer or competent revenue authority.
Clause 6.1Community / caste certificate
Issued by the Tahsildar or designated authority. Required for reservation claims and fee concessions.
Clause 4.1.5Non-Creamy Layer certificate
Required to claim SEBC reservation and SEBC-linked fee exemption (annual income up to Rs. 6 lakhs).
Clause 5.4.2(b)Income certificate
In the prescribed proforma. Annual income limits: Rs. 6 lakhs for SEBC fee exemption, Rs. 8 lakhs for the Tuition Fee Waiver scheme.
Clauses 12.1.1(b), 13.6Disability certificate / UDID card
Minimum 40% benchmark disability is generally required. UDID card is the preferred proof.
Clause 5.3Inter-caste marriage certificate
Issued by the appropriate revenue or social-welfare authority.
Sports / NCC proficiency certificate
For B.Arch, sports and NCC marks (out of 500 each) are added to the architecture index, taking the maximum to 1000. Submit certificates as per the proforma in the prospectus.
Clauses 5.2.16, 5.2.17Photograph and signature (digital)
JPEG/JPG only. 150x100 pixels, file size 1 to 100 KB. Required during the online application step.
Clause 7.4