CEM Punnapra: Admission 2025, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Placements, Ranking

The College of Engineering and Management, Punnapra (CEM Punnapra) is one of a reputed institutions situated in Alappuzha, Kerala, that offers several engineering programs at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The CEM Punnapra admissions process has been designed to recruit candidates deserving of its entry into the courses by means of both entrance examinations and merit selections.

The major admission cycle shall be usually according to the schedule of the Kerala Engineering Architecture & Medical Exam (KEAM).
B.Tech: Must have completed 10+2 or any equivalent examination with Physics, Mathematics, & Chemistry as compulsory subjects. Admission is primarily based on KEAM rank conducted by Commissioner of Entrance Exams, Kerala.

CEM Punnapra accepts KEAM scores for admission to the B.Tech programs. The KEAM exam pattern normally includes questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Candidates are advised to be well prepared for these three subjects and also solve previous year question papers for better chances of getting a good rank.

Application Process

The application process for admission to CEM Punnapra for various programs and quotas varies:

For B.Tech programs:

1. For the B.Tech admission, the applicants will have to appear for the KEAM examination conducted by the Commissioner of Entrance Exams, Kerala.
2. After the declaration of KEAM results, candidates have to register for the centralized allotment process.
3. During the counseling process, candidates have to select CEM Punnapra and the preferred courses.
4. In case a seat is allotted, he/she should report to the college for document verification and other admission formalities.

For NRI quota in B.Tech programs:

1. Application should be sent directly to the college.
2. The college will prepare a rank list based on Plus Two marks in relevant subjects.
3. Selected candidates will be informed for further procedures for admission.

Degree wise Admission Process

B.Tech Programs - CEM Punnapra has six B.Tech programs: Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Computer Science and Business System, and Electrical & Electronics Engineering.

1. Admission to B.Tech programs is based on: 
2. 90% of seats filled through MERIT QUOTA depending on KEAM rank. 
3. 5% of the seats are reserved under Management Quota for children of employees working in Co-operative sector and such is also allotted based on KEAM rank; 
4. 5% for NRI quota given from a rank list prepared by college authority based on Plus Two marks in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Computer Science/Biotechnology/Biology.

M.Tech- The college offers an M.Tech program in Computer Science and Engineering.

Diploma- CEM Punnapra also offers a Diploma in Communication and Computer Networking.

Generally, documents required for admission include:

• KEAM rank card
• 10th and 12th standard mark sheets and certificates
• Transfer certificate
• Migration certificate (if applicable)
• Caste/Community certificate (if applicable)
• NRI status proof (for NRI quota)
• Any other certificates as specified by the college or admission authority

Candidates are advised:

• Fill in all the necessary details for the application forms correctly.
• Keep multiple copies of all related documents.
• Keep track of any date change or procedure modification in the official websites of KEAM and CEM Punnapra.
• Attend all pre-counseling sessions (if any) for a better understanding of the courses and college facilities.