What is the domicile criteria in KEAM?

<p>Candidates seeking admission to professional courses will be categorized into following domicile:</p><p><strong>Keralite: </strong>A candidate of Kerala origin is classified as a 'Keralite'. Additionally, children of All India Service (AIS) officers (non-Keralites) who are allotted to the Kerala cadre are also considered 'Keralites' under G.O. (Rt) No. 822/08/H. Edn. dated 29/05/2008. However, they are not eligible for Communal/Special/Persons with Disabilities reservations or any fee concessions.</p><p><strong>Non-Keralite Category I (NK I): </strong>A candidate who is not of Kerala origin but meets any of the following conditions will be categorized as 'Non-Keralite Category I' (NK I):</p><ol><li>The candidate has undergone the qualifying course in Kerala and is a child of non-Keralite parents working with the Government of India/Defence Service posted to Kerala.</li><li>The candidate has undergone the qualifying course in Kerala and is a child of non-Keralite parents who have served or are serving the Government of Kerala for at least two years.</li><li>The candidate is not of Kerala origin but has been a resident of Kerala for at least 5 years within 12 years of their study.</li><li>The candidate is not of Kerala origin but has completed school studies in Kerala from standard VIII to XII.</li></ol><p>Note: Non-Keralite Category I candidates will be considered for 'State Merit' seats in Engineering, Architecture, B. Pharm, Medical, and Medical Allied courses. However, they are not eligible for Communal/Special/Persons with Disabilities reservations or any fee concessions.</p><p><strong>Non-Keralite Category II (NK II): </strong>Candidates who do not fall under the 'Keralite' or 'Non-Keralite Category I' classifications will be categorized as 'Non-Keralite Category II'.</p>

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