The Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE), Kerala, is expected to release the KEAM Rank List 2026 today. Candidates who appeared for the Kerala Engineering, Architecture and Medical (KEAM) entrance examination will be able to check and download their rank cards from the official CEE Kerala website once the result link is activated.The publication of the rank list will pave the way for the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP), through which eligible candidates will be allotted seats in engineering and pharmacy colleges across Kerala.Direct Link KEAM Rank List 2026 to be released soonThe release of the KEAM Rank List 2026 was delayed to allow students to update their revised Class 12 marks following the declaration of the CBSE revaluation results.With the verification of the updated marks now complete, CEE Kerala is expected to publish the engineering and pharmacy ranks, allowing the admission process to move forward.This year, over 1.48 lakh candidates registered for KEAM 2026, including more than 1.08 lakh engineering aspirants and nearly 39,700 pharmacy candidates.How is the KEAM 2026 engineering rank calculated?For engineering admissions, the final rank is prepared by combining:50% weightage to the KEAM 2026 entrance examination score.50% weightage to the normalised Class 12 marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.CEE Kerala uses a normalisation process to ensure students from different education boards are evaluated fairly before preparing the final merit list.How to download the KEAM Rank Card 2026Once the rank list is published, candidates can follow these steps to download their rank card:Visit the official CEE Kerala website.Click on the KEAM 2026 Candidate Login link.Enter your application number and password.Complete the captcha verification.Log in to your candidate dashboard.Click on the Rank Card link.Download and save the rank card for future reference.Candidates are advised to keep both a digital and printed copy of the rank card, as it will be required during counselling, document verification and admission.What happens after the KEAM Rank List 2026 is released?Following the publication of the rank list, CEE Kerala will announce the schedule for the Centralised Allotment Process (CAP).Eligible candidates will then have to:Register for the counselling process.Complete the online option entry by selecting their preferred colleges and courses.Participate in the seat allotment rounds.Report to the allotted college after document verification and fee payment.Seats will be allotted based on the candidate's rank, reservation category, preferences and the availability of seats.KEAM counselling 2026The KEAM counselling process is expected to begin shortly after the rank list is published. Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official CEE Kerala website for updates regarding counselling dates, option entry, seat allotment schedules and admission guidelines.With the release of the rank list, the next phase of the admission process will officially begin, bringing thousands of engineering and pharmacy aspirants one step closer to securing admission to their preferred colleges in Kerala.Inputs from TOI