CEE Kerala invites applications for KEAM 2020 for admission to B Pharm, Veterinary courses 2020

Thiruvananthapuram: The Commissioner of Entrance Examination, Kerala (CEE Kerala) has invited online applications for KEAM 2020 entrance test for admission to B Pharm and Veterinary (BVSc. & AH) courses.

Candidates who intend to pursue admission to these courses in various Professional Colleges in the State for the year 2020-2021 can check out the details published by the exam authority on its official website regarding the conduction of KEAM 2020.

Candidates seeking admission to any of the Medical & Allied courses should compulsorily appear for and qualify in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Under Graduate (NEET UG) 2020 conducted by the National Testing Agency(NTA). (See Clause 9.7.5 of the Prospectus).

The CEE will conduct Entrance Examination for admission to Engineering/Pharmacy Courses only. Candidates seeking admission to B.Pharm course shall have to appear for and qualify in Paper-I (Physics & Chemistry) of the Engineering Entrance Examination.

Candidates seeking admission to B.Arch. course should compulsorily appear for and qualify in the National Aptitude Test in Architecture (NATA) conducted by the Council of Architecture (COA) on or before 01.06.2020.

Mode of Submission of Applications:-

Candidates satisfying the eligibility conditions as laid down in the Prospectus and who seek admission to any or all of the above mentioned courses have to apply online through the website of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations w ww.cee.kerala.gov.in from 01st February 2020, Noon to 25th February 2020, 5.00 pm. Candidates should upload recent Photo, Signature, Date of Birth proof and Nativity proof along with the Online application within the above date. The other eligibility certificates and documents can be submitted up to 29.02.2020, 5.00 pm. Candidates who want to take admission on NRI quota seats available in Private Self-Financing Medical/Dental colleges and Minority quota (Christian/Muslim) seats in Engineering/Architecture/Pharmacy /MBBS/BDS courses in self-financing colleges having minority status should submit the required documents on or before 29.02.2020, 5 pm. Candidates should submit only one application for any of the courses or all of the courses. Do not send printout of confirmation page or any other documents to the office of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations.

 Note: The candidates eligible for the supernumerary seats sanctioned for EWS Quota seats should submit the EWS Certificate from the Village Officer in the prescribed format as per the G.O (P)No.1/2020/P&ARD from the Personnel and Administrative Reforms (Rules) Department) dated. 03.01.2020, The notification regarding the EWS quota seats will be published later.

Eligibility for Admission:

I. 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.

Candidates seeking admission to Professional Degree courses will be categorised as Keralite, Non-Keralite Category I (NK I) and Non-Keralite Category II (NK II).

Keralite: A candidate of Kerala origin will be categorised as a 'Keralite'. Only 'Keralite' candidates are eligible for Communal/Special/Persons with Disabilities reservation or any fee concession. Children of All India Service (AIS) officers (Non-Keralites) allotted to Kerala cadre are deemed to be 'Keralites'. But they will not be eligible for Communal/Special/ Persons with Disabilities reservation or any fee concession.

In order to prove that a candidate is an Indian Citizen of Kerala origin, he/she has to upload a certificate showing that the candidate or his/her father or mother was born in Kerala. [for details, refer clause 6.1 of the Prospectus].

(B) Non-Keralite Category I (NK I): A candidate who is not of Kerala origin but fulfils anyone of the following conditions will be categorised as 'Non-Keralite Category I'(NK I).

a) 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.

b) 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.

c) 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.

d) A candidate who is not of Kerala origin but who has undergone his/her school studies in Kerala from standard VIII to XII.

In order to prove that the candidate is a Non-Keralite Category I (NK I), he/she has to upload the relevant proof along with the online application. Non-Keralite Category I candidates will be considered against 'State Merit' seats for Engineering/ Architecture/B.Pharm./Medical & Allied courses. But they will not be eligible for Communal/ Special/Persons with Disabilities reservation or any fee concession.

(C) Non-Keralite Category II [NK II]: Candidates who do not come under 'Keralite' or 'Non-Keralite Category I' will be categorised as 'Non-Keralite Category II'. Such candidates are eligible for admission to both Government and Management quota seats in Engineering course in Government controlled Self-Financing colleges. However the 'Non-Keralite Category II' (NK II) candidates will be considered for admission to the Government seats in Engineering courses in Government controlled Self-Financing colleges only when the Keralite and Non- Keralite I (NK I) candidates are not available for admission. 'Non-Keralite Category II' (NK II) candidates are also eligible for admission to both Government and Management quota seats in Private Self-financing Engineering/Architecture/Siddha colleges. But for Siddha course, 'Non-Keralite Category II' (NK II) candidates will be considered only when the Keralite and Non-Keralite I (NK I) candidates are not available for admission. 'Non-Keralite Category II' (NK II) candidates are also eligible for admission to a maximum of 10% seats under Management Quota in Private Self Financing Pharmacy colleges subject to fulfilling the eligibility conditions in clause 6.2 & 6.3. 'Non-Keralite Category II' (NK II) candidates are not eligible for admission to Medical and Allied Courses including MBBS in Government colleges, BDS and for admission to Government Engineering/Pharmacy Colleges. As per G.O.(Rt)No.1387/ 2019/H&FWD dated. 10.06.2019, 15% of the seats for the admission of students to MBBS Courses in Self-Financing Medical colleges in Kerala are set apart for the allotment of candidates irrespective of their domicile as per the rank list prepared by the Commissioner for the Entrance Examinations on the basis of the rank obtained in the NEET UG 2020 conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) New Delhi. The 'Non-Keralite Category II' (NK II) candidates will not be eligible for Communal/ Special/ Persons with Disabilities reservation or any fee concession.

Note: Candidate should upload the Nativity proof along with the Online Application.

II. Academic Qualification:

v. F or admission to BVSc. & AH Course: Candidate who have passed in the subjects of English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology at the qualifying examination and obtained 50% marks in aggregate of these subjects are eligible.

vi. E ligibility of B.Sc degree holders: Candidates who have passed the BSc Degree (Three year course) examination with 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 are eligible for admission to MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS and BSMS courses.

(d) B.Pharm course:

Candidates who have passed 10+2 examination conducted by the board of Higher secondary education, Kerala or examination equivalent thereto, with English as one of the subjects and Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology as optional subjects individually.

(III) Relaxation in marks:

1) In the case of MBBS/BDS courses, candidates belonging to SC/ST or SEBC, the minimum marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Bio-Technology taken together in qualifying examination shall be 40% instead of 50%. In respect of candidates, included in the PwD quota list published by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, the minimum marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Bio-Technology taken together in qualifying examinations shall be 45% instead of 50%.

2) In the case of BAMS/ BHMS/BSMS/BUMS courses, candidates belonging to SC/ST or SEBC, the minimum marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in qualifying examination shall be 40% instead of 50%. In respect of candidates included in the PwD quota list published by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations the minimum marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in qualifying examinations shall be 45% instead of 50%.

3) In the case of B.Sc.(Hons.) Agri., B.Sc.(Hons) Forestry, BFSc courses candidates belonging to SEBC and the candidates included in the PwD quota list published by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, the minimum marks required for admission shall be 5% less than that prescribed for general category. For candidates belonging to SC/ST, a minimum pass mark is required.

4) In the case of B.VSc & AH course, Candidates belonging to SEBC and the candidates included in the PwD quota list published by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, the minimum marks required for admission shall be 5% less than that prescribed for general category. For candidates belonging to SC/ST, a minimum pass mark is required

5) In the case of Engineering Courses, candidates belonging to SC/ST/ SEBC and the candidates included in the PwD quota list published by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, the minimum marks required for admission shall be 5% less than that prescribed for general category.

6) In the case of Architecture course, Candidates belonging to SEBC and the candidates included in the PwD quota list published by the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, the minimum marks required for admission shall be 5% less than that prescribed for general category. For candidates belonging to SC/ST, a minimum pass mark is required.

7) In the case of B.Pharm course, candidates belonging to SC/ST, a minimum pass mark is required.

Note: The relaxation of mark in the qualifying examination extended to SEBC candidates only will be applicable to OEC candidates even if they are allotted against the unavailed seats of SC/ST candidates.

IV. Age: Applicants should have completed 17 years of age as on the 31st December 2020. No relaxation in the minimum age will be allowed. There is no upper age limit for Engineering, Architecture and B.Pharm Courses. For Medical and Allied courses, the upper age limit will be as per the Information Bulletin of NEET (UG)-2020. Candidates should upload proof for their date of birth to the online application.

 Application Fee:

(a) Candidates can remit the application fee in either of the two following methods:

(i) Online Payment: See instructions in the website.

(ii) E-chalan: In case of payment through e-chalan, the payment should be made in specified post offices in Kerala, in cash by submitting the e-chalan generated from the website while submitting online application. The lists of Post Offices are available in the website.(See instructions in the website).

(b) Candidates opting Dubai (UAE) as the Centre for Entrance Examination: Candidates choosing 'Dubai' as Examination Centre will have to remit an additional fee of Rs.12,000/- by way of online payment. The additional fee can also be remitted by way of e-chalan, if payment is made inside Kerala. (See prospectus clause 7.2.2 for more details). Time of Examinations is scheduled as per the Indian Standard Time.

Note: The Application fee/additional fee once remitted will not be refunded under any circumstances.

 Last date and time for online submission of Application:

T he last date for online submission of application is 25/02/2020, 5 pm. The candidates should upload Photo ( should take within 6 months), Signature, Date of Birth proof, and Nativity p roof along with Online Application within 25/02/2020, 5.00 pm. The eligibility Certificates a nd other supporting documents should be uploaded on or before 29.02.2020 , 5.00 pm. Do not s end printout of confirmation page or any other documents to the office of the Commissioner f or Entrance Examinations.

 Documents and Certificates to be uploaded along with the Online applications.

(i) Nativity Proof and Date of Birth Proof : All candidates should upload Nativity Proof and Date of Birth Proof along with the Online application (see prospectus Clause 6.1, 6.3)

(ii) Other Certificates/Documents for Communal/Special Reservation

a) Candidates claiming reservation under Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) and Other Eligible Communities (OEC) should upload the Non-Creamy Layer Certificate obtained from the Village Officer. Those OEC candidates who do not come under Non-Creamy Layer Category should upload the Community Certificate obtained from the Village officer for availing the fee concession.

b) Candidates claiming reservation under Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) should upload the Community Certificate obtained from the Tahsildar.

c) Candidates belonging to Communities listed in Annexure X(a) of the Prospectus who are eligible for educational concessions as is given to OEC should upload the Community and Income Certificates from the Village Officer. But those who have uploaded Non-Creamy Layer Certificate for claiming the applicable reservation need to upload the Income Certificate only for availing the fee concession.

d) Candidates who are children of Inter-Caste married couples of whom one is SC/ST will be eligible for educational and monetary benefits admissible to SC/ST. Such candidates should upload Inter-Caste marriage Certificate from the Tahsildar. If they are eligible for reservation under SEBC, the Non-Creamy Layer certificate obtained from the village officer is to be uploaded to the online application for availing SEBC reservation.

e) Candidates seeking Special Reservation as per Clause 5.2 of the Prospectus should upload the required documents mentioned therein.

f) Candidates (except SC/ST/OEC) including General category who are desirous of being considered for any fee concession/scholarship/any other benefits based on annual family income should upload the Income Certificate obtained from the Village Officer to the online application.

g) Candidates seeking admission to NRI/Minority Quota seats should upload the required documents for availing the benefit.

Note: Candidates seeking reservation under Persons with Disabilities (PwD) must claim the reservation and need not upload the Disability Certificate along with the Online application. But they must produce the Disability Certificate from the District Medical Board certifying the percentage of degree of disability, before the State Medical Board constituted by the State Government. (see Prospectus clause 5.3)

(iii) Course Certificate/Mark List: Candidates who have selected Medical courses and have studied Sanskrit at +2 level should upload Course Certificate/copy of mark list (as applicable) to the online application. Final year VHSE (Livestock Management)/HSE (Dairy Farmer Entrepreneur course)/VHSE(Agri.) / HSE (as per NSQF Agri. stream) course students should upload the course certificate from the Head of the Institution along with the Online Application.

The candidates who have already passed the above Plus-two/VHSE course must upload the mark list of the qualifying examination. The Course Certificate is to be obtained in the prescribed format.

 NRI documents to be submitted by the NRI quota Applicants as per the directions of the Admission Supervisory Committee:

"An applicant, who depends upon his/her Father/Mother/Brothers and Sisters (inclusive of first cousins)/Husband/Wife/Brothers and Sisters (inclusive of first cousins) of Father or Mother/Half Brother/Half Sister/Adopted Father or Adopted Mother working abroad" is eligible to apply under NRI Quota. Candidates who wish to apply for the NRI quota seats available in the Private self-financing Medical/Dental colleges should upload the following documents:

(a) Passport copy and Visa attested by the Embassy/Green Card/Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) documents of their respective sponsors. The job of the sponsor should be mentioned in any of the above documents. The validity of the Visa should be up to the closing date of admission.

(b) Employment certificate of the sponsor attested by the Embassy/Consulate authorities (In case, the employment of the sponsor is not mentioned in the documents such as Passport copy and Visa attested by the Embassy/Green Card/Overseas Citizen of India (OCI)).

(c) Relationship certificate of the sponsor and student to be issued by the revenue authorities (Relationship should be established) as per the G.O (Ms) No. 243/14/H&FWD dated 06.08.2014. If the sponsor is the Father/Mother of the applicant, educational certificates of the applicant containing the name of the sponsor shall also be accepted.

(d) The sworn affidavit from the Sponsor in the stamp paper worth Rs. 200/- should be produced. The same shall also be notarized by the Notary Public, disclosing that the student is dependent of the sponsor and all the expenses i.e. tuition fee and special fee, of the candidate for the entire course period will be borne by the Sponsor.

(e) The sponsor should be an Indian citizen/Overseas Citizen of India/Person of Indian Origin and relevant document to prove the same.

(v) Minority quota seats applicants: Candidates who want to take admission under Minority quota (Christian/Muslim) seats of Engineering/Architecture/Pharmacy/MBBS /BDS courses in

the Self-financing colleges having Minority status, should upload the Non-creamy layer certificate from the Village Officer concerned. 

Incomplete or defective Applications will be summarily rejected.

Admit Card: The Admit Cards for the Engineering Entrance Examination can be downloaded from the website w ww.cee.kerala.gov.in from 10.04.2020 the printout of the admit card thus obtained will have to be produced at the time of examination. Admit Cards will not be sent by post from this office to the candidate.

The Engineering Entrance Examination and the allotments/admissions to all the courses will be based on the various provisions laid down in the Prospectus approved by the Government. Prospectus for KEAM-2020 is available on the website of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations, www.cee.kerala.gov.in. Candidates are requested to go through the various provisions in the Prospectus before submitting their online applications.

The Profile details of Applicants and the defects, if any in the Online Application will be available in the 'KEAM 2020 Candidate Portal' in the website of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations. Candidates should visit the website and rectify the defects available in the Candidates Portal within the stipulated time. The availability of Portal will be announced by Notification. Candidates should also frequently visit the website of the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations w ww.cee.kerala.gov.in for authentic information with regard to Entrance Examination/allotments/ admissions and related matters.

Candidates who do not have access to Internet facility can use the facility provided free of cost at the Facilitation Centres across the State. The list of Facilitation Centres are published in the website. Necessary facilities have been provided in all the Govt/Aided Higher Secondary and Vocational Higher Secondary Schools in the State to help the students for Online submission of Applications.