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Common rejection reasons: name mismatch across certificates, blurry uploads, NATA score not uploaded by the cut-off, wrong income certificate format, community certificate dated after the application close.

Open the official KEAM portal

Go to https://cee.kerala.gov.in/keam2026/. This is the only authentic source for KEAM 2026. Bookmark the page; you will revisit it for document upload, option registration, and allotment results.

Tip: Use a desktop or laptop browser for the best experience. The portal is mobile-friendly, but file uploads are easier on a larger screen.

Register and create your account

Click "Candidate Portal" and start a new registration. You will get a system-generated Application Number after providing basic details and OTP verification. Save your credentials securely; you will use them throughout counselling.

Tip: Use a phone number you have access to right now and an email you check daily. Both are used for OTPs and notifications.

Fill the application form

Enter your personal details, communication address, parent details, school details, 10th and 12th marks, NATA score, community, nativity, and any special-category claims (PD, sports, NCC). Choose B.Arch among the courses you want to be considered for.

Tip: Names must match exactly across SSLC, 10+2 mark list, and the NATA Score Card. Mismatch is the most common cause of rejection during verification.

Pay the application fee (Rs. 650 general, Rs. 260 SC, free for ST)

Pay online via Credit card, Debit card, Internet banking. If you choose UAE as your KEAM Engineering examination centre, an additional Rs. 16000 is payable. UAE centre fee does not apply to B.Arch-only candidates.

Tip: Save the payment receipt PDF immediately. You will need it if a transaction is disputed later.

Upload photo, signature, and supporting documents

Upload a 150 x 100 pixel photo (1 to 100 KB JPEG/JPG), signature in the same format, and certificates: SSLC, 10+2 mark list, NATA Score Card, nativity, community certificate (if claiming reservation), Non-Creamy Layer (SEBC/OEC), income certificate, disability certificate (if PD).

Tip: Use a scan or a clean PDF, not a phone photo. Each file must be under the size limit shown on the portal.

Upload NATA Score Card by 7 February 2026

NATA 2025 or NATA 2026 scores are accepted. Upload the latest scorecard available before the upload deadline. NATA score uploaded by other means or after the deadline is not considered for rank list preparation.

Tip: If you take a later NATA session, you can replace your scorecard within the upload window. The best valid score on file is used for ranking.

Submit and print acknowledgement

Verify every entry, submit the application before 31 January 2026, 5:00 PM, and print the acknowledgement PDF for your records.

Tip: Do not wait until the last day. The portal slows down near deadlines.

Watch for the rank list and option registration

Once the B.Arch rank list is published on cee.kerala.gov.in, log in and register your preferred college and course combinations in priority order. Option registration is mandatory before each phase of allotment.

Tip: Order options honestly by preference. CAP always tries to give you the highest-priority option you are eligible for.

Pay the fee after allotment and report at the college

After every binding allotment phase, pay the prescribed fee online and report at the allotted college within the deadline. Carry all uploaded originals plus a Physical Fitness Certificate (Annexure XVII(b)) and Hepatitis-B vaccination proof.

Tip: Missing the fee or reporting deadline means you lose the seat AND your remaining options in the stream.

Stuck somewhere? Visit an Akshaya Centre

Akshaya is the Government of Kerala's e-service network with thousands of centres in every panchayat and municipality. If you need in-person help filling the KEAM application form, paying the fee, or uploading documents, an Akshaya Centre is the closest, low-cost option in the state.

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How to Apply for KEAM B.Arch 2026