Students with Assam CEE 2026 rank under 1000 can secure admission to leading government engineering colleges including Assam Engineering College (AEC), Guwahati and Jorhat Engineering College (JEC), Jorhat, along with several reputed private engineering colleges across Assam.

Assam Combined Entrance Examination (CEE) is conducted by Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU) for B.E./B.Tech admissions across government and private engineering colleges in the state. The exam carries 480 marks with 120 multiple choice questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. A rank under 1000 places students among the top performers and opens access to most participating colleges. All closing ranks listed here are expected estimates based on previous year Assam CEE counselling trends.

  • Rank under 150 is expected to secure CSE at AEC Guwahati for General category students based on 2025 Assam CEE trends.
  • Ranks between 150 and 400 are expected to get ECE, IT, or EE at AEC, or CSE at JEC Jorhat and DUIET Dibrugarh.
  • Ranks between 400 and 700 open options at JEC for ECE and EE, and DUIET Dibrugarh for multiple branches.
  • Ranks between 700 and 1000 are expected to fetch seats at BBEC Kokrajhar, Dhemaji Engineering College, and all major private colleges in Guwahati.
  • SC, ST, and OBC/MOBC students benefit from category-wise seat reservation with relaxed closing ranks at all government colleges.
Direct Link — Assam CEE 2026 Official Portal (Active)
astu.ac.in — ASTU Official Website

Assam CEE 2026 Rank Under 1000 — Overview

Assam CEE 2026 is conducted by ASTU for B.E./B.Tech admissions. The exam has 120 questions (40 each from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) for a total of 480 marks, with +4 for a correct answer and -1 for a wrong answer. A rank under 1000 is a strong outcome and provides access to the majority of government and private engineering colleges in Assam. Approximately 2,000 B.Tech seats are available across participating government colleges, making rank 1000 a reliable threshold for government college admission across several branches.

The closing rank data below is based on 2025 Assam CEE counselling trends. Figures for 2026 are expected to remain broadly similar but may shift based on exam difficulty, total applicants, and changes in seat availability announced by ASTU.


Assam CEE 2026 Government Engineering Colleges Under Rank 1000

The table below shows expected closing ranks at government engineering colleges in Assam for General (Unreserved) category students, based on 2025 Assam CEE counselling data:

College Branch Seats (Approx.) Expected Closing Rank (Gen)
Assam Engineering College (AEC), Guwahati CSE 150 ~150
IT 30 ~250
ECE 60 ~300
EE 60 ~500
ME 60 ~650
CE 60 ~750
Jorhat Engineering College (JEC), Jorhat CSE 60 ~380
ECE 60 ~550
EE 60 ~700
ME / CE 60 each ~900
Dibrugarh University Institute of Engineering and Technology (DUIET), Dibrugarh CSE 30 ~500
ECE 30 ~700
EE 30 ~900
Bineswar Brahma Engineering College (BBEC), Kokrajhar CSE 60 ~700
ECE 60 ~900
EE 30 ~1000
Dhemaji Engineering College (DEC), Dhemaji CSE 30 ~800
ECE 30 ~950

All closing ranks are expected estimates based on 2025 Assam CEE counselling data. Actual 2026 cutoffs will be released by ASTU on astu.ac.in.


Assam CEE 2026 Private Engineering Colleges Under Rank 1000

Several private engineering colleges in Assam participate in Assam CEE 2026 counselling through ASTU. Students with rank between 600 and 1000 will find most branch options open at reputed private colleges, particularly in Guwahati. Expected closing ranks at key private colleges based on 2025 trends are listed below:

College Location Branches Available Expected Closing Rank (Gen)
Girijananda Chowdhury Institute of Management and Technology (GIMT) Guwahati CSE, ECE, ME, CE, EE Up to ~900
Don Bosco College of Engineering and Technology (DBCET) Azara, Guwahati CSE, ECE, ME, CE Up to ~950
Royal Global University Guwahati CSE, ECE, ME Up to ~1000
Assam Down Town University (ADTU) Guwahati CSE, ECE, ME Up to ~1000
Royal School of Engineering and Technology Guwahati CSE, ECE, ME, CE Up to ~1000

Category-wise Rank Relaxation in Assam CEE 2026

Assam CEE 2026 seat allotment follows the Assam state reservation policy. OBC/MOBC, SC, and ST students with ranks above 1000 may still secure seats in branches that close within rank 1000 for General category students. Expected category-wise closing ranks at top government colleges based on 2025 Assam CEE trends:

College Branch General (UR) OBC/MOBC SC ST
AEC Guwahati CSE ~150 ~300 ~500 ~700
AEC Guwahati ECE ~300 ~550 ~800 ~1100
JEC Jorhat CSE ~380 ~650 ~900 ~1200
BBEC Kokrajhar CSE ~700 ~1100 ~1500 ~1800

These are expected figures based on previous year Assam CEE data. Official 2026 category-wise cutoffs will be published by ASTU during counselling.


Counselling Tips for Assam CEE 2026 Rank Under 1000

Students with Assam CEE 2026 rank under 1000 should keep the following in mind during ASTU counselling:

  • Fill all college-branch choices: List every preferred combination in order of preference. Do not leave the choice form with fewer options than allowed.
  • Prioritise government colleges: AEC Guwahati and JEC Jorhat have lower annual fees and stronger placement track records compared to private colleges accessible in the same rank band.
  • Download the official seat matrix: ASTU publishes the seat matrix on astu.ac.in before each counselling round. Verify category-wise vacancy before locking choices.
  • Participate in multiple rounds: Seats vacated after Round 1 flow into Round 2. Students who do not get a preferred branch initially can upgrade in a later round while retaining their provisional allotment.
  • Watch for spot counselling: Remaining seats after main rounds are filled through a spot round. Students with rank under 1000 often secure stronger branches in spot counselling when higher-ranked students vacate allotted seats.

Assam CEE 2026 Colleges Under Rank 1000 FAQs

Ques. Which is the best college available under rank 1000 in Assam CEE 2026?

Ans. Assam Engineering College (AEC), Guwahati is expected to be the best college available under rank 1000 in Assam CEE 2026. Students with rank under 150 are expected to get CSE at AEC. Ranks up to 750 may access branches like ME or CE at AEC based on 2025 Assam CEE trends.

Ques. Can I get a government college with rank 800 in Assam CEE 2026?

Ans. Yes, a rank of 800 in Assam CEE 2026 is expected to secure admission to government colleges such as Bineswar Brahma Engineering College (BBEC), Kokrajhar for CSE, or Dhemaji Engineering College (DEC) for CSE, based on 2025 Assam CEE closing ranks. JEC Jorhat may also have ME or CE seats available at this rank.

Ques. Is CSE available at AEC Guwahati for rank 500 in Assam CEE 2026?

Ans. Based on 2025 Assam CEE trends, CSE at AEC Guwahati is expected to close around rank 150 for General category. A rank of 500 is not expected to secure CSE at AEC. However, students with rank 500 may get CSE at JEC Jorhat or DUIET Dibrugarh, or EE at AEC, based on expected 2026 cutoffs.

Ques. How many rounds does Assam CEE 2026 counselling have?

Ans. Assam CEE 2026 counselling is typically conducted in two to three main rounds followed by a spot round for remaining vacancies. Seat allotment results and round schedules are published on astu.ac.in.

Ques. Do private engineering colleges in Assam participate in Assam CEE counselling?

Ans. Yes, several private engineering colleges participate in Assam CEE 2026 counselling through ASTU. Colleges including GIMT Guwahati, DBCET Azara, Royal Global University, Assam Down Town University (ADTU), and Royal School of Engineering and Technology admit students through Assam CEE ranks. Students with rank under 1000 can access most branch options at these institutions.

Ques. What is the total marks for Assam CEE 2026?

Ans. Assam CEE 2026 is of 480 total marks. The exam has 120 multiple choice questions — 40 each from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics — with +4 marks for each correct answer and -1 mark for each wrong answer. The exam is conducted offline for 3 hours.