A score of 300 out of 480 in Assam CEE 2026 is expected to fetch a rank between 3,000 and 4,500 for General category students, based on 2025 performance trends.
Assam CEE 2026 was conducted on 14 June 2026 by Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU). The exam has 120 MCQs — 40 each in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics — with +4 marks for every correct answer and -1 for every wrong answer, making the total 480 marks. A score of 300 marks is 62.5% of the total, placing you in the upper-middle score band, well above the qualifying cutoff and within the merit list for DTE Assam counselling.
- Assam CEE 2026 total marks: 480 (120 questions × 4 marks each)
- 300 marks = 62.5% of the total
- Expected rank at 300 marks: 3,000–4,500 (General category), based on 2025 trends
- Reserved category students (OBC/MOBC, SC, ST) can expect a significantly better effective rank within their category list
- Accessible colleges at this score include GIMT Guwahati, Barpeta Engineering College, Lakhimpur Engineering College and private institutes under DTE Assam
- Counselling is conducted by DTE Assam at cee.dtecounselling.in
| Direct Link to Assam CEE 2026 Result at astu.ac.in (Expected: June 27, 2026) |
Assam CEE 2026 Exam Pattern and Total Marks
Understanding the marking scheme is essential before interpreting any rank prediction. Assam CEE 2026 is an offline OMR-based test of 3 hours, conducted in English and Assamese.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 120 (40 Physics + 40 Chemistry + 40 Mathematics) |
| Marks per Correct Answer | +4 |
| Marks per Wrong Answer | -1 |
| Unattempted Questions | No penalty |
| Total Marks | 480 |
| Exam Date | 14 June 2026 |
| Conducting Body | ASTU, Guwahati |
| Official Website | astu.ac.in |
300 Marks in Assam CEE 2026: Expected Rank
Based on 2025 trends, 300 out of 480 in Assam CEE 2026 is expected to correspond to a rank between 3,000 and 4,500 for General category students. Around 25,000–30,000 students appear each year, competing for approximately 3,500–4,000 seats across government and private engineering colleges in Assam.
At 62.5% of the total marks, this score is comfortably above the General category qualifying cutoff (typically 75–82 marks) but below the threshold usually required for top branches at AEC and JEC. You should feature in the merit list and be eligible for all rounds of DTE Assam counselling.
Full Score Band to Rank Table
The table below gives a broader picture of the marks-to-rank mapping for Assam CEE 2026, based on 2024–25 trends. Your score of 300 is highlighted.
| Score Band (out of 480) | Expected Rank — General | Approx. Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| 440–480 | 1–50 | 99.8+ |
| 400–439 | 51–300 | 99–99.8 |
| 360–399 | 300–1,000 | 96–99 |
| 330–359 | 1,000–2,000 | 92–96 |
| 310–329 | 2,000–3,000 | 88–92 |
| 300–309 (your score) | 3,000–4,500 | 83–88 |
| 270–299 | 4,500–6,500 | 74–83 |
| 240–269 | 6,500–8,500 | 65–74 |
| Below 240 | 8,500+ | Below 65 |
All rank figures are expected and based on 2024–25 trends. Official ranks will be declared at astu.ac.in.
Category-Wise Rank Variation at 300 Marks
Your General merit list rank and your category-specific rank are two separate figures. If you belong to a reserved category, your effective rank within that category list is considerably better, which directly improves your college and branch options during DTE Assam counselling.
| Category | Expected Rank at 300 Marks |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 3,000–4,500 (overall list) |
| OBC/MOBC | 800–1,500 (within category) |
| SC | 300–600 (within category) |
| ST Plains | 200–400 (within category) |
| ST Hills | 100–250 (within category) |
Category rank figures are expected estimates based on 2025 data. Official category merit lists are published by DTE Assam after the result.
College Chances with 300 Marks in Assam CEE 2026
With an expected General rank of 3,000–4,500, admission to top-tier branches at AEC and JEC is unlikely for General category students, but several government and private engineering colleges in Assam are well within reach. The table below maps your expected rank against 2025 closing ranks.
| College | Branch | 2025 Closing Rank — General (Approx.) | Chances at Rank 3,000–4,500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assam Engineering College (AEC), Guwahati | CSE | ~100–150 | Not likely |
| Assam Engineering College (AEC), Guwahati | ECE / EE | ~150–550 | Not likely |
| Jorhat Engineering College (JEC) | CSE / ECE | ~200–700 | Not likely |
| Jorhat Engineering College (JEC) | Civil / Mechanical | ~800–1,500 | Not likely |
| Bineswar Brahma Engineering College (BBEC) | All branches | ~1,500–3,500 | Possible for Civil/Mech |
| GIMT, Guwahati | All branches | ~2,000–4,200 | Good chances for Civil/Mech |
| Barpeta Engineering College | All branches | ~3,000–5,000 | Good chances |
| Lakhimpur Engineering College | All branches | ~3,500–5,500 | Good chances |
| Private colleges under DTE Assam | All branches | 3,000–8,000+ | Good chances |
Closing ranks are expected and based on 2024–25 data. Official 2026 cutoffs will be released by DTE Assam at cee.dtecounselling.in after each counselling round.
Reserved category advantage: OBC/MOBC students scoring 300 marks have a realistic shot at mid-level branches at JEC. SC and ST students at this score can target civil or mechanical branches at AEC. Category-specific closing ranks are always more favorable than the General list.
Factors That Affect Your Rank in Assam CEE 2026
Your rank on the Assam CEE 2026 merit list is shaped by several variables beyond your raw marks:
- Paper difficulty: A harder paper compresses the score distribution, so the same marks may earn a better rank than in an easier year.
- Total students appeared: A larger pool increases competition; rank for a given score shifts accordingly.
- Tiebreaker criteria: When two students score the same marks, ASTU resolves the tie based on age (older student gets the better rank) or subject-wise performance.
- Category: General, OBC/MOBC, SC and ST categories each have a separate merit list, with different opening and closing ranks at every college.
- Choice filling order: The same rank delivers better outcomes when you fill college-branch preferences in a researched order during DTE Assam counselling.
Assam CEE 2026 300 Marks FAQs
Ques. What is the total marks in Assam CEE 2026?
Ans. Assam CEE 2026 carries a total of 480 marks. The paper has 120 MCQs — 40 each in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics — with +4 marks for every correct answer and -1 for each wrong answer.
Ques. What rank can I expect with 300 marks in Assam CEE 2026?
Ans. Based on 2025 trends, 300 out of 480 is expected to yield a rank between 3,000 and 4,500 for General category students. Students from reserved categories (OBC/MOBC, SC, ST) will have a better effective rank within their respective category merit lists.
Ques. Which colleges can I get with 300 marks in Assam CEE 2026?
Ans. With an expected rank of 3,000–4,500 (General), you can realistically target GIMT Guwahati, Barpeta Engineering College, Lakhimpur Engineering College and private colleges under DTE Assam. AEC and JEC are unlikely for General category students at this score; however, OBC/MOBC, SC and ST students have considerably better options.
Ques. Is 300 marks a good score in Assam CEE 2026?
Ans. 300 out of 480 (62.5%) is a decent score — well above the qualifying cutoff of 75–82 marks for General category and within the merit list. It does not typically reach the threshold for CSE or ECE at AEC or JEC in the General category, but it opens good options at mid-tier government colleges and a wide range of private colleges across Assam.
Ques. How is the Assam CEE 2026 rank calculated?
Ans. The Assam CEE rank is based purely on total marks scored out of 480. There is no normalisation — the exam is common for all students. In case of a tie, ASTU applies tiebreaker criteria such as age or subject-wise marks to determine the final rank order.
Ques. Where can I check the Assam CEE 2026 rank card?
Ans. The Assam CEE 2026 rank card will be available on the official ASTU website at astu.ac.in. Log in with your application number and password to download your rank card once it is published.
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