KEAM 2026 BArch Category Rank List Released; Phase 1 Option Registration Begins

The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala has released the final category-wise rank list for the Kerala Engineering Architecture Medical (KEAM) 2026 Bachelor of Architecture (BArch) program on their official website at cee.kerala.gov.in. Along with the rank list, CEE Kerala has also started the Phase 1 registration process for admissions to architecture courses. The notifications were made public on July 14, 2026, through the CEE Kerala notifications page. Any candidate who wants to join a BArch program in Kerala must now register their preferred college and course online. The category-wise rank list is used to assign seats in reserved quotas. Only those candidates who scored well in NATA 2026 or JEE Main Paper 2 and meet the academic requirements are included in this list. Details like their KEAM roll number, category rank, and eligibility status are available on the candidate portal after logging in. 

KEAM 2026 BArch Key Details

What Is the Category-Wise List?

The category-wise list is a separate ranking for candidates who are claiming reservations. It includes SC, ST, SEBC, and other categories mentioned in the KEAM 2026 prospectus. Reserved seats in various quotas are allocated based on this list. The final list is prepared after confirming the candidate's eligibility, community, income, and other necessary documents. If a candidate's claim is rejected during the verification process, they are not included in the reserved category and instead appear in the general merit list.

How to Check the KEAM 2026 BArch Category List?

1. Go to the official CEE Kerala website at cee.kerala.gov.in.
2. Click on the Category List link on the homepage.
3. Select the architecture (B.Arch.) course.
4. Pick your relevant reservation category from the list.
5. View the roll numbers and category ranks.

How to Register Options for BArch Phase 1?

Registering your options is a necessary step for getting a seat. You need to list your chosen colleges in order of preference. The system will assign a seat based on your rank and the options you have selected.

1. Login to the Candidate Portal at cee.kerala.gov.in using your application number and password.
2. Click on the Option Registration link on the dashboard.
3. Select the BArch course and look at the list of participating colleges.
4. Add the colleges in your preferred order.
5. Pay the registration fee online using the available payment methods.
6. Save and confirm your final list of options before the deadline.
7. Candidates who fail to register their options within the given time will not be considered for seat allotment.
8. Once you confirm your options, they will be used in the seat allotment process.

Documents Required for Verification

• KEAM 2026 admit card and rank card.
• NATA 2026 or JEE Main Paper 2 scorecard.
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets.
• Nativity certificate for Kerala domicile.
• Community and non-creamy layer certificates, if applicable.
• Income certificate for fee concession claims.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Login to the CEE Kerala candidate portal and check your final category rank.
2. Verify your community, nativity, and eligibility on the portal.
3. Prepare a list of preferred BArch colleges before starting the option entry process.
4. Complete Phase 1 option registration and pay the fee online.
5. Save a copy of your confirmed option list for future reference.