KEAM 2026 Admit Card Release Date: Direct Link and Live Updates

The KEAM 2026 admit card is out now. Candidates can now download their hall ticket from cee.kerala.gov.in using their application number and password.

The main reason for the delay is the one-time facility provided by CEE Kerala for candidates to change their exam centres in Gulf countries due to the ongoing conflict situation in the Middle East.

• Many candidates who had chosen the UAE (Sharjah) centre faced travel difficulties.
• CEE allowed changes in the following ways (from April 4 to April 7, 2026, till 1:00 PM):
  • Switch from UAE (Sharjah) to any centre in Kerala (if currently in Kerala).
  • Switch from the Kerala centre to a Gulf centre (if residing in Gulf countries).
  • Change from the UAE to Kuwait or Bahrain.

Yes, you can call the KEAM 2026 Helpline if the admit card has not been released by the end of today (April 8, 2026), but with some practical advice:

Official Helpline Details

• CEE Kerala Helpline Numbers: 0471-2332120 0471-2338487
• Working Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Monday to Saturday, generally). Calls after 5 PM today may not be answered.
• Email: ceekinfo.cee@kerala.gov.in (you can also write if the phone lines are busy).

As of April 8, 2026, evening, the KEAM 2026 Admit Card has NOT been released yet. Many reliable sources confirm that CEE Kerala is scheduled to release the admit card on April 8. However, as per the latest checks on the official website cee.kerala.gov.in, the download link is not yet activated.

Buffer days are extra reserved dates that are not regular examination days. They are kept by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE Kerala) as a safety margin or contingency plan.

On buffer days, no regular exam is conducted for most candidates. These days are primarily used for the following purposes:

1. Rescheduling due to unforeseen circumstances like technical issues, power failure, natural calamities, or any other unavoidable problem on the main exam day.

2. Special arrangements for specific candidates

• Candidates who requested a change in exam centre (especially Gulf country candidates who were allowed to switch between Kerala and Gulf centres in early April).
• Candidates with genuine medical or other emergencies who could not appear on their allotted main day (subject to CEE approval).

3. Backup for large-scale disruptions

• To ensure the entire examination process is completed smoothly even if some sessions need to be postponed.

No, you cannot change the KEAM 2026 exam centre in the Middle East (Gulf) now.

Why?

• The special centre change window for Gulf candidates was open only from 4 April to 7 April 2026 (till 1:00 PM).
• That window is now closed.
• The change was allowed because of the conflict situation in the Middle East.

What was allowed during that time?

• Candidates who chose Sharjah (UAE) could change to Kuwait or Bahrain.
• Candidates in Gulf countries could switch to a Gulf centre.
• Candidates in Kerala who chose the UAE could switch to a Kerala centre.

Now what?

• Your final exam centre is fixed.
• It will be clearly printed on your KEAM 2026 Admit Card (releasing today, 8 April 2026).
• Check your admit card carefully after downloading from cee.kerala.gov.in.

If you missed the deadline, you have to appear at the centre mentioned on your admit card.

The KEAM 2026 Admit Card has not been published yet. It is expected to be available on the official website cee.kerala.gov.in (likely in the evening, around 5 PM to 8 PM IST or later).

Immediate Steps You Should Take Right Now

Stay Calm and Monitor Regularly

• The delay is common due to last-minute processes (like exam centre changes for Gulf candidates).
• Keep refreshing the official website every few hours.

The Gulf countries are the countries that are located in the Middle East part of the world, such as:

• Sharjah (UAE): It is one of the main cities in the United Arab Emirates, near Dubai.
• Kuwait: It is a small but rich country located next to Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
• Bahrain: It is a small island country in the Persian Gulf, near Saudi Arabia.

These centres are only for students living in Gulf countries (NRI / Gulf quota students).

Yes, the Hall Ticket and Admit Card are the same thing in KEAM 2026.

• Both names mean the same document.
• It is the official paper you download from the candidate portal.
• It contains your photo, name, roll number, exam date, time, and centre.

No, the KEAM 2026 exam has not been postponed. The exam will still be held from April 17 to April 23, 2026 (one shift daily: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM). Buffer dates remain April 13, 16, 24, and 25, 2026.

Only the admit card release was delayed from April 1 to today, April 8, 2026.

The KEAM 2026 Exams are conducted in Kerala, Delhi, Mumbai, and Gulf-countries- Sharjah (UAE), Kuwait, Bahrain.

The KEAM 2026 Admit Card is being released today, 8 April 2026. It is expected to be available any time now (likely in the afternoon or evening). There is very little time left, maybe a few hours only.

What to do now:

• Go to cee.kerala.gov.in
• Click on KEAM 2026 - Candidate Portal
• Keep your application number and password ready

Refresh the page often and download it as soon as the link becomes live.

The buffer dates for the KEAM 2026 examination are:

• April 13, 2026
• April 16, 2026
• April 24, 2026
• April 25, 2026

These are extra reserve days kept for any unexpected problems. The main exam will be held from April 17 to April 23, 2026. The timing on all exam days is 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Source: CEE Kerala

There is no direct link for the KEAM 2026 admit card. You must go through the candidate portal to download it.

Steps:

1. Go to cee.kerala.gov.in
2. Click on KEAM 2026 - Candidate Portal
3. Log in with your Application Number and Password
4. Then click on the Admit Card / Hall Ticket link

Download and print it today.

Source: CEE Kerala

You must carry one original photo ID proof along with the printed KEAM 2026 admit card.

Acceptable photo ID proofs are:

• Aadhaar Card (or E-Aadhaar with photo)
• Passport
• Driving License
• Voter ID Card
• PAN Card
• School Identity Card
• Class 12 Board Admit Card or Registration Card (with photo)
• Bank Passbook with a photograph
• Any ID certificate with a photo issued by a Gazetted Officer or the Head of your Class 12 school

Important tips:

• It must be original (not a photocopy).
• The name and photo should match your admit card.
• Carry it to the exam centre. Without it, you will not be allowed inside.

Download and print your admit card today from cee.kerala.gov.in.

Follow these steps to download the KEAM 2026 hall ticket:

1. Go to the website: cee.kerala.gov.in
2. On the home page, click on KEAM 2026 - Candidate Portal.
3. Enter your Application Number and Password.
4. Type the Access Code (captcha) shown on the screen.
5. Click on Login.
6. Click on the Admit Card or Hall Ticket link.
7. Your admit card will appear on the screen.
8. Download it and take a clear printout.

No, Gulf country candidates cannot change their KEAM 2026 exam centre now. The centre change window was open only from 4 April to 7 April 2026 (till 1:00 PM). That period is now closed. Your new centre (if you changed it) will be shown on the admit card releasing today, 8 April 2026.

Gulf centres available were: UAE (Sharjah), Kuwait, and Bahrain. If you could not change in time, you must appear at the centre mentioned on your admit card. Check your admit card carefully today on cee.kerala.gov.in. If you have any problem, contact the helpline: 0471-2332120.

No, there is no fixed time to download the KEAM 2026 admit card. It will be released today, 8 April 2026. You can download it anytime after the link becomes live on the website. Go to cee.kerala.gov.in and check the candidate portal often today. Download and print it as soon as it is available.

The exam is conducted in one shift only. The timing is the same every day: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Your admit card (available today, April 8, 2026) will show your exact exam date.

Use those credentials that you used while creating your profile. Create only one password that you can remember easily. And you you can easily download your admit card when it releases. 

You should immediately send an email to the CEE Kerala, or you can also call them, whichever way is quicker to reach them asap to avoid any mishappening on the day of the exam.

Source: KEAMS 2026 Helpline 

No, you must carry any digital/soft copy of the KEAM 2026 Admit Card with you to your exam centre. Bring only a physical copy of the admit card; otherwise, you’ll be prohibited from sitting in the exam hall and appearing for the exam. 

Nothing much can happen now. You have to go only to the allotted exam centre. There’s no way of changing your exam centre once it has been allotted. The chances of the authority allotting you to some other exam centre (different from what you’ve filled out) are low. 

You cannot do that. You can change your exam centre preference only when the “Correction Window” is open. After that, you cannot change your exam centre preference, especially after downloading the admit card. When you fill out your registration form and submit it, it freezes all your information.

No, the CEE Kerala will not send you your admit card by any means. You yourself have to download the admit card from cee.kerala.gov.in or else you won’t be allowed to sit for the exam.

On your KEAM 2026 Admit Card your full name, photograph, signature, application number, roll number, Exam date and time, Exam Centre Name and Full Address, Paper or Course Applied for, & Reporting time will be mentioned.

No, there’s no charge for downloading the Admit Card. It is free of cost. But if you see any link asking you money then that’s a scam and fraud. Click that tab close as soon as possible.

If the cee.kerala.gov.in website is not working, then tey to switch your device from laptop to tab or phone and vice versa. You can also switch your internet connection from wifi to mobile network. Or try after some time when the traffic on the website will be low.

Go to cee.kerala.gov.in.

Then, Click KEAM 2026 Candidate Portal → Use "Forgot Application Number". Their enter your name, mobile number & captcha.

OR

Click on "Forgot Password"

Then, enter Application No., DOB & OTP sent to your registered mobile number.

No, a city intimation slip is not enough. You must download and take a printout of the admit card to be eligible to appear for the KEAM 2026 Exam. 

City Intimation Slip and Admit Card are not similar. They both serve different purposes.

You can download the KEAM Admit Card from the cee.kerala.gov.in in the following steps given below:

• Go to cee.kerala.gov.in.
• Click on the "KEAM 2026 - Candidate Portal" link on the homepage.
• Enter your Application Number, Password, and Access Code (Captcha).
• Click on the "Admit Card" link on your dashboard.
• View, download, and take a printout of the admit card to carry on the exam day.

The KEAM 2026 Admit Card will be released tomorrow, April 8, 2026, on the official website, cee.kerala.gov.in, around 5 pm or by 8 pm.

Source: CEE Kerala

The KEAM 2026 Admit Card will be released tomorrow, April 8, 2026, on the official website, cee.kerala.gov.in. 

Source: CEE Kerala