Assam CEE 2026 expected cutoff for OBC and MOBC students is projected to fall between rank 950 and 3,500 for most college-branch combinations, based on 2024 round-wise closing rank data from Assam Engineering College, Jorhat Engineering College and Bineswar Brahma Engineering College.

Assam Combined Entrance Examination 2026 counselling is currently underway, with Round 1 choice filling open from July 17 to 18, 2026 and Round 1 seat allotment expected on July 20 and 21, 2026. In Assam CEE, OBC (Other Backward Classes) and MOBC (More Other Backward Classes) are treated as a combined reserved category in official seat allotment, accounting for approximately 27 percent of the 1,983 total seats across seven colleges. The predictions below are drawn from 2024 final-round closing rank data and are designed to help you fill choices strategically during the ongoing counselling process.

  • Assam CEE 2026 Round 1 choice filling closes on July 18, 2026; seat allotment is on July 20 to 21, 2026.
  • OBC and MOBC form a combined reserved category in Assam CEE with a joint pool of approximately 27% of total seats (~535 of 1,983 seats across seven colleges).
  • AEC Guwahati OBC/MOBC Round 2 closing ranks ranged from 1,026 to 1,370 across branches in 2024.
  • JEC Jorhat OBC/MOBC Round 2 closing ranks ranged from 1,210 to 1,535 across branches in 2024.
  • BBEC Kokrajhar offers Civil, Chemical, Electrical and Mechanical branches only — no CSE or ECE — with 264 seats in 2026.
  • All cutoff figures listed are expected estimates based on 2024 trends and will be confirmed after each 2026 counselling round.
Direct Link to Assam CEE 2026 Official Portal (ACTIVE) - astu.ac.in

OBC and MOBC Category in Assam CEE 2026

In official Assam CEE seat allotment, OBC and MOBC are managed as a single combined reserved category. MOBC is an Assam-specific designation covering indigenous communities such as Ahom, Koch Rajbongshi, Chutia, Moran and Matak. Together, the OBC/MOBC pool accounts for approximately 27 percent of total seats — around 535 of the 1,983 seats across seven colleges in the 2026 cycle.

Your effective closing rank in this pool is determined by how many students ahead of you in the Assam CEE merit list fill the same college and branch under the combined OBC/MOBC reserved seats. This threshold is consistently more accessible than the unreserved category closing rank for the same branch and college.

Category Approx. Seat Share (2026) Notes
Unreserved (UR) ~50% Open to all; most competitive pool
OBC and MOBC (combined) ~27% OBC and MOBC share a single reserved seat pool
ST Plains ~10% Scheduled Tribes (Plains)
SC ~7% Scheduled Castes
ST Hills ~5% Scheduled Tribes (Hills)

OBC and MOBC students can also opt for unreserved seats during counselling if their rank is competitive enough to secure admission in the general pool. The reserved OBC/MOBC seats are a parallel option, not a restriction.


Assam CEE 2024 OBC/MOBC Actual Closing Ranks

The table below shows the 2024 Assam CEE closing ranks for the combined OBC/MOBC category at AEC and JEC based on official round-wise allotment data. Round 2 closing ranks are the most useful benchmark for 2026 choice filling because they reflect near-final demand after initial upgrades and withdrawals. Round 1 ranks are tighter and can underestimate your actual chances.

College Branch OBC/MOBC Closing Rank Round 1 (2024) OBC/MOBC Closing Rank Round 2 (2024)
Assam Engineering College (AEC), Guwahati Electronics and Communication Engineering 456 1,370
Assam Engineering College (AEC), Guwahati Electrical Engineering 697 1,287
Assam Engineering College (AEC), Guwahati Civil Engineering 895 1,124
Assam Engineering College (AEC), Guwahati Mechanical Engineering 861 1,026
Jorhat Engineering College (JEC), Jorhat Computer Science and Engineering 550 1,210
Jorhat Engineering College (JEC), Jorhat Electrical Engineering 1,215 1,375
Jorhat Engineering College (JEC), Jorhat Civil Engineering 1,069 1,213
Jorhat Engineering College (JEC), Jorhat Mechanical Engineering 1,054 1,535

Source: DTE Assam official round-wise allotment data, 2024. BBEC 2024 official round-wise data was not publicly indexed; expected 2026 figures for BBEC are based on third-party estimates derived from allotment trend analysis.


Assam CEE 2026 Expected OBC/MOBC Cutoff at AEC Guwahati

Assam Engineering College (AEC), Guwahati is the most preferred Assam CEE college. AEC has 448 total seats in 2026, with roughly 120 falling in the OBC/MOBC reserved pool. CSE at AEC is projected to have the tightest OBC/MOBC closing rank as demand for this branch continues to rise each year. All figures below are expected estimates based on 2024 trends.

Branch Expected OBC/MOBC Closing Rank 2026 (Final Round)
Computer Science and Engineering 1,000 – 1,300
Electronics and Communication Engineering 1,300 – 1,600
Electrical Engineering 1,200 – 1,550
Civil Engineering 1,000 – 1,400
Mechanical Engineering 950 – 1,250

If your OBC/MOBC rank is above 1,300, AEC Civil and Mechanical remain realistic options based on 2024 Round 2 patterns. Fill all AEC branches in your preference list in rank order of preference so that upgrades work in your favour across rounds.


Assam CEE 2026 Expected OBC/MOBC Cutoff at JEC Jorhat

Jorhat Engineering College (JEC), Jorhat is the second most preferred Assam CEE institution. JEC has 347 total seats in 2026. JEC CSE is expected to have an OBC/MOBC closing rank very close to AEC non-CSE branches, reflecting strong consistent demand. The figures below are predicted based on 2024 trends.

Branch Expected OBC/MOBC Closing Rank 2026 (Final Round)
Computer Science and Engineering 1,100 – 1,500
Electronics and Communication Engineering 1,400 – 1,800
Electrical Engineering 1,300 – 1,750
Civil Engineering 1,100 – 1,500
Mechanical Engineering 1,400 – 1,900

JEC Civil and CSE had similar final closing ranks in 2024, with Civil slightly more accessible. Students with OBC/MOBC ranks between 1,500 and 1,900 should keep JEC Mechanical and ECE in their preference list as viable options in later counselling rounds.


Assam CEE 2026 Expected OBC/MOBC Cutoff at BBEC Kokrajhar

Bineswar Brahma Engineering College (BBEC), Kokrajhar offers Civil, Chemical, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering with 264 total seats in 2026. BBEC does not offer Computer Science or Electronics and Communication Engineering. OBC/MOBC closing ranks at BBEC are higher than AEC and JEC, making it a strong option for students with a rank between 1,600 and 3,500 in the combined OBC/MOBC category. Figures below are expected estimates based on available trend data.

Branch Expected OBC/MOBC Closing Rank 2026 (Final Round)
Electrical Engineering 1,600 – 2,100
Mechanical Engineering 1,900 – 2,400
Civil Engineering 2,000 – 2,600
Chemical Engineering 2,500 – 3,500

Factors Affecting Assam CEE 2026 OBC/MOBC Cutoff

Several variables determine whether the final 2026 closing ranks end up tighter or more relaxed than 2024 trends. Keep these in mind as you finalise your preference list during the ongoing counselling round.

  • Total applicants: A larger applicant pool increases competition and pushes closing ranks lower, meaning a stronger rank is needed to secure the same branch.
  • Exam difficulty: A harder paper reduces overall scores and typically relaxes closing ranks across all categories.
  • OBC/MOBC seat matrix: Any increase in reserved seats directly improves access. BBEC grew from 240 to 264 total seats in 2026, which may marginally relax BBEC closing ranks.
  • Branch demand shifts: CSE demand at both AEC and JEC grows annually, tightening those predicted closing ranks progressively each year.
  • Number of counselling rounds: Round 2 and Round 3 closing ranks are consistently higher than Round 1 because upgrades and withdrawals release additional seats downstream.
  • Spot round availability: A spot round in August 2026 may open residual OBC/MOBC seats at BBEC and in less popular branches at AEC and JEC.

Assam CEE 2026 OBC and MOBC Cutoff FAQs

Ques. Are OBC and MOBC separate categories in Assam CEE seat allotment?

Ans. In official Assam CEE allotment data, OBC and MOBC are combined into a single reserved category. Both groups compete for the same ~27 percent reserved seat pool in each college and branch. The closing rank data published by DTE Assam reflects a combined OBC/MOBC figure rather than separate sub-category cutoffs.

Ques. What was the Assam CEE 2024 OBC/MOBC closing rank at AEC?

Ans. Based on 2024 Round 2 official allotment data, AEC OBC/MOBC closing ranks were approximately 1,370 for ECE, 1,287 for Electrical Engineering, 1,124 for Civil Engineering and 1,026 for Mechanical Engineering. AEC CSE 2024 Round 2 data was not separately indexed but is expected to be tighter than ECE based on demand trends.

Ques. Which round cutoff should I use for Assam CEE 2026 choice filling?

Ans. Use Round 2 closing ranks as your benchmark. Round 1 cutoffs are tighter because only the most competitive students fill seats early. Round 2 figures better reflect the actual final demand for each branch and college after upgrades and withdrawals. Fill your preference list generously using Round 2 data and include all branches where your rank falls near the closing range.

Ques. Can OBC and MOBC students get unreserved seats in Assam CEE?

Ans. Yes. OBC and MOBC students are eligible for both the combined OBC/MOBC reserved seats and the unreserved seats during counselling. If your Assam CEE rank is strong enough to qualify in the unreserved pool for a preferred branch, you can choose that option during choice filling. The reserved seats are a parallel option and do not restrict access to unreserved seats.

Ques. When will official Assam CEE 2026 OBC/MOBC closing ranks be published?

Ans. Official round-wise closing ranks are published by DTE Assam on the counselling portal after each allotment. Assam CEE 2026 Round 1 seat allotment is expected on July 20 and 21, 2026. Students can access official cutoffs through the ASTU portal at astu.ac.in once allotment results are released.

Ques. Does BBEC Kokrajhar offer CSE for OBC/MOBC students in Assam CEE 2026?

Ans. No. Bineswar Brahma Engineering College (BBEC), Kokrajhar does not offer Computer Science or Electronics and Communication Engineering. BBEC has 264 seats in 2026 spread across Civil, Chemical, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering only. OBC/MOBC students seeking CSE should target Assam Engineering College (AEC), Guwahati or Jorhat Engineering College (JEC), Jorhat.