Assam CEE 2026 cutoffs are expected to range from approximately 160 to 295 marks out of 480, with Computer Science Engineering at Assam Engineering College (AEC) Guwahati holding the highest closing marks and Civil, Food Technology, and Agricultural Engineering at regional colleges offering the most accessible entry points.
The Assam Combined Entrance Examination is conducted by Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU) for admission to B.E./B.Tech programs at government and government-aided engineering colleges across Assam. Cutoffs shift each year based on exam difficulty, total applicants, and seat availability. Tracking year-on-year trends helps you set realistic score targets and prioritise branches during counselling.
- Assam CEE 2026 is held for 480 total marks — 120 questions, 4 marks each, with a deduction of 1 mark per wrong answer.
- Cutoffs are category-wise: General, OBC/MOBC, SC, ST, and EWS students see different closing marks.
- CSE at AEC Guwahati remains the highest-demand branch with the steepest cutoffs every year.
- Low-cutoff branches — Civil, Food Technology, Agricultural, and Mining Engineering — remain broadly stable year on year.
- Based on 2025 data, General category closing marks ranged from ~176 to ~290 across branches and colleges.
| Direct Link to Assam CEE 2026 Official Website (Visit astu.ac.in for Cutoff Updates) |
Assam CEE 2026 Cutoff Overview
The Assam CEE 2026 cutoff is the minimum marks at which the last seat in a given branch and category was filled during counselling. ASTU publishes official cutoffs after all counselling rounds conclude, typically in July or August. The table below summarises key parameters for quick reference.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU) |
| Exam Total Marks | 480 (120 questions × 4 marks each) |
| Negative Marking | –1 mark per wrong answer |
| Cutoff Basis | Marks scored (branch-wise and category-wise closing marks) |
| Reservation Categories | General, OBC/MOBC, SC, ST, EWS |
| 2025 General Cutoff Range (all branches) | ~176 – ~290 marks |
| Expected 2026 General Cutoff Range | ~178 – ~295 marks (based on 2025 trends) |
| Official Website | astu.ac.in |
Previous Year Cutoff Comparison: 2024 vs 2025
High-demand branches like CSE and ECE have seen a steady 5–10 mark rise in closing marks between 2024 and 2025. Civil Engineering and niche branches like Food Technology have held largely steady, making them the safer targets for students scoring in the 160–210 range. The comparison below covers General category closing marks at the three major Assam CEE colleges.
| Branch | College | Closing Marks 2024 (Gen) | Closing Marks 2025 (Gen) | Year-on-Year Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Engineering | AEC, Guwahati | ~278 | ~288 | ↑ Increased |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | AEC, Guwahati | ~255 | ~262 | ↑ Increased |
| Electrical Engineering | AEC, Guwahati | ~238 | ~244 | ↑ Increased |
| Mechanical Engineering | AEC, Guwahati | ~220 | ~226 | ↑ Slight increase |
| Civil Engineering | AEC, Guwahati | ~205 | ~208 | → Stable |
| Computer Science Engineering | JEC, Jorhat | ~258 | ~265 | ↑ Increased |
| Civil Engineering | JEC, Jorhat | ~188 | ~192 | → Stable |
| Computer Science Engineering | BBEC, Kokrajhar | ~235 | ~242 | ↑ Increased |
| Civil Engineering | BBEC, Kokrajhar | ~172 | ~176 | → Stable |
| Agricultural Engineering | JEC, Jorhat | ~168 | ~172 | → Stable |
| Food Technology | BBEC, Kokrajhar | ~160 | ~164 | → Stable |
All figures are approximate and based on available 2024–2025 trend data. Official year-wise cutoffs are published by ASTU at astu.ac.in after counselling.
College and Branch-wise Cutoff Trends
AEC Guwahati commands the highest cutoffs because of its location, facilities, and placement record. Jorhat Engineering College (JEC) and Bineswar Brahma Engineering College (BBEC), Kokrajhar offer the same core engineering programs at closing marks roughly 20–45 marks lower for equivalent branches. Choosing a regional college for a preferred branch can be a strategic counselling move for students whose scores fall just below AEC cutoffs.
| Branch | AEC Guwahati (2025 Gen) | JEC Jorhat (2025 Gen) | BBEC Kokrajhar (2025 Gen) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Engineering | ~288 | ~265 | ~242 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | ~262 | ~245 | ~225 |
| Electrical Engineering | ~244 | ~228 | ~210 |
| Mechanical Engineering | ~226 | ~212 | ~198 |
| Civil Engineering | ~208 | ~192 | ~176 |
| Chemical Engineering | ~195 | ~180 | — |
| Agricultural Engineering | — | ~172 | — |
| Food Technology | — | — | ~164 |
All figures are based on 2025 trends. Expected 2026 values may shift by 3–8 marks depending on exam difficulty and total applicants.
Low-Cutoff Branches for Assam CEE 2026
Students scoring between 155 and 215 in the General category have a realistic path to a government engineering seat in Assam. The branches below have consistently shown lower closing marks and are expected to remain accessible in 2026. These programs are not dead ends — Civil Engineering supports Assam’s major infrastructure push, Agricultural Engineering is backed by state government employment, and Food Technology links directly to Assam’s agri-processing sector.
| Branch | Expected 2026 Cutoff — General | Expected 2026 Cutoff — OBC/MOBC | Expected 2026 Cutoff — ST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering (regional colleges) | ~178 – 215 | ~148 – 182 | ~118 – 152 |
| Chemical Engineering | ~182 – 200 | ~152 – 170 | ~122 – 142 |
| Agricultural Engineering | ~168 – 186 | ~140 – 158 | ~112 – 132 |
| Food Technology | ~160 – 180 | ~134 – 154 | ~106 – 128 |
| Mining Engineering | ~162 – 184 | ~136 – 156 | ~108 – 130 |
| Mechanical Engineering (BBEC Kokrajhar) | ~195 – 212 | ~164 – 180 | ~134 – 152 |
All ranges are expected and based on 2025 trends. Actual 2026 cutoffs are released by ASTU after each counselling round at astu.ac.in.
Expected Assam CEE 2026 Cutoff by Category
Reservation norms lower the effective cutoff markedly for OBC/MOBC, SC, and ST students. OBC/MOBC students typically see cutoffs 30–45 marks below the General category, while ST students can qualify for the same branches at marks 90–110 below the General closing, based on 2025 data. This gap is consistent across years and is the single biggest lever reserved-category students have during counselling.
| Branch (AEC, Guwahati) | General (Expected 2026) | OBC/MOBC (Expected 2026) | SC (Expected 2026) | ST (Expected 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Engineering | ~292 – 300 | ~250 – 260 | ~218 – 228 | ~190 – 200 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | ~265 – 275 | ~228 – 238 | ~198 – 208 | ~170 – 180 |
| Electrical Engineering | ~246 – 256 | ~210 – 220 | ~182 – 192 | ~156 – 166 |
| Mechanical Engineering | ~228 – 238 | ~196 – 206 | ~168 – 178 | ~146 – 156 |
| Civil Engineering | ~210 – 220 | ~180 – 190 | ~154 – 164 | ~130 – 140 |
All values are expected based on 2025 trends. ASTU publishes official category-wise cutoffs after all counselling rounds.
Factors Affecting Assam CEE 2026 Cutoff
Predicted cutoffs carry uncertainty because several variables shift each year. Knowing what moves the cutoff helps you interpret predictions and build a smarter list of counselling choices.
- Exam difficulty level: A tougher paper lowers raw scores across the board, pulling cutoffs down; an easier paper raises them.
- Total number of applicants: More students competing for the same seats pushes closing marks higher in popular branches.
- Total seat intake: Any increase in sanctioned seats at government colleges directly lowers the closing cutoff for that branch.
- Branch preference trends: CSE and ECE continue to attract the most applications, keeping their cutoffs on an upward curve; Mining and Agricultural Engineering see fewer takers, keeping their cutoffs low.
- Number of counselling rounds: Additional special rounds lower the final closing cutoff as seats that went unfilled in round one are eventually allotted at lower marks.
- Category-seat matrix: Any revision to reservation percentages — including EWS seats — directly adjusts category-wise closing marks.
Assam CEE 2026 Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the total marks in Assam CEE 2026?
Ans. Assam CEE 2026 is conducted for a total of 480 marks. The paper has 120 questions — 40 each from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics — with 4 marks for each correct answer and a deduction of 1 mark for each wrong answer.
Ques. What is the expected Assam CEE 2026 cutoff for CSE at AEC Guwahati?
Ans. Based on 2025 trends, the expected Assam CEE 2026 cutoff for CSE at AEC Guwahati is approximately 292–300 marks for General category students and around 250–260 marks for OBC/MOBC students.
Ques. Which Assam CEE branches have the lowest cutoffs in 2026?
Ans. Based on previous year trends, Food Technology, Mining Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, and Civil Engineering at regional colleges (JEC Jorhat and BBEC Kokrajhar) consistently show the lowest closing marks. General category cutoffs for these branches are expected between 160 and 215 marks in 2026.
Ques. How much lower are Assam CEE cutoffs for reserved category students?
Ans. Based on 2025 data, OBC/MOBC cutoffs are typically 30–45 marks below General category closing marks. SC cutoffs are around 60–75 marks lower and ST cutoffs can be 90–110 marks below the General category closing, making many mid-demand branches accessible to ST students even at moderate scores.
Ques. When will ASTU release the official Assam CEE 2026 cutoff?
Ans. ASTU typically releases official Assam CEE cutoffs after counselling rounds conclude, usually in July–August. Students should monitor the official ASTU website at astu.ac.in for the exact cutoff release date.
Ques. Is scoring 200 marks in Assam CEE enough for a seat in 2026?
Ans. Scoring 200 marks out of 480 gives you a realistic chance for Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Agricultural Engineering at regional colleges — especially if you belong to a reserved category. For CSE at AEC Guwahati, General category students typically need 290+ marks, so a score of 200 would be better directed at niche or regional college branches during counselling.
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