Assam CEE 2026 EWS Cutoff: Expected Closing Rank and Seat Reservation

Assam CEE 2026 EWS cutoff closing ranks are expected in the range of 85 to 1,900 depending on the college and branch, with CSE at Assam Engineering College Guwahati projected to close below rank 110 under the 10% EWS reservation, based on 2024 actual data trends.

Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU) declared the Assam CEE 2026 result on June 26, 2026. Counselling by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Assam is expected in July 2026, when official EWS closing ranks will be published round-wise. Knowing the expected EWS cutoffs by college and branch helps you plan your choice filling before the counselling window opens.

• EWS students secure 10% of total seats in each branch at all government engineering colleges under Assam CEE counselling.
• The expected EWS closing rank for CSE at AEC Guwahati in 2026 is approximately 85–110, based on 2024 actual data.
• You need a valid EWS certificate from an authorised Circle Officer or District Magistrate, issued for financial year 2025–26.
• The official 2026 cutoff will be published on the ASTU portal after counselling begins, expected around July 2026.

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EWS Reservation in Assam CEE 2026

The Economically Weaker Section (EWS) reservation was introduced through the 103rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 2019, providing 10% additional seats to students from the general (unreserved) category who meet the government’s income and asset criteria. Under Assam CEE 2026, this 10% applies to every branch at every government engineering college in the ASTU-DTE counselling process.

EWS applicants compete only within the reserved EWS pool, not against UR students. This results in a higher (more lenient) closing rank for EWS compared to UR for the same college and branch, giving you a meaningful admissions advantage if you hold a valid EWS certificate.

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Assam CEE 2026 Expected EWS Cutoff by College and Branch

The table below shows expected Assam CEE 2026 EWS closing ranks projected from 2024 actual data and demand trends. Official cutoffs will be published by ASTU and DTE Assam after counselling begins in July 2026. These figures are indicative and labelled as expected for planning purposes.

Among all branches, CSE at AEC Guwahati is expected to remain the most competitive EWS seat in Assam, with a closing rank well below 110. Colleges in less-accessible locations such as Dhemaji and Golaghat typically see EWS seats fill at ranks above 3,000.

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Assam CEE 2024 EWS Cutoff (Reference Data)

The Assam CEE 2024 EWS cutoff is the most recent verified benchmark for projecting 2026 trends. The tables below show round-wise EWS closing ranks at the two most sought-after government colleges.

AEC Guwahati — EWS Cutoff 2024 (Round-wise)

Jorhat Engineering College (JEC) — EWS Cutoff 2024 (Round-wise)

The round-wise shift in closing ranks shows that later counselling rounds open up more EWS seats, particularly at JEC for Civil and Instrumentation Engineering where round 2 closing ranks are significantly higher than round 1. If your rank falls slightly above the round 1 EWS cutoff, it is worth participating in subsequent rounds rather than settling for a lower-preference option early.

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Factors Affecting Assam CEE 2026 EWS Cutoff

Several variables determine where the EWS closing rank settles each year. Understanding them helps you gauge whether 2026 cutoffs will be tighter or more relaxed than 2024.

• Number of EWS applicants: A larger pool of eligible EWS students competing for the reserved 10% seats pushes the closing rank lower, making competition tighter.
• Exam difficulty and score distribution: A harder paper compresses scores at the top and can shift rank boundaries across all categories including EWS.
• Seat intake changes: If a college increases its total sanctioned intake, the absolute number of EWS seats also rises, which can ease the closing rank slightly.
• Branch preference shifts: Growing demand for CSE and tech-oriented branches consistently keeps their EWS closing ranks the lowest (most competitive) across all colleges in Assam.
• Counselling round dynamics: Students upgrading to preferred seats in later rounds vacate EWS slots elsewhere, causing closing ranks to shift between rounds — the final round is the definitive cutoff.

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How to Check Assam CEE 2026 EWS Cutoff

Once DTE Assam publishes the official Assam CEE 2026 cutoff after each counselling round, follow these steps to access the EWS-specific closing ranks:

1. Visit the official ASTU portal at astu.ac.in and navigate to the Assam CEE 2026 counselling section.
2. Click on the Seat Allotment Result or Cutoff link for the active counselling round.
3. Open the cutoff PDF or online table and apply the EWS category filter.
4. Select your preferred college and branch to view the EWS opening and closing rank for that round.
5. Compare your Assam CEE 2026 rank against the listed EWS closing rank to assess your admission chances.
6. Download the round-wise cutoff PDF for offline reference during your choice filling session.

Cutoff data is updated after every counselling round. Always refer to the final round closing rank to confirm the last EWS rank at which a seat was allotted in your target college and branch.

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