Assam CEE 2026 Round 1 expected SC closing rank for CSE at Assam Engineering College (AEC) Guwahati is predicted around 80–110; ST Hills students at AEC can expect a closing rank of approximately 2,300–2,800 for CSE, based on 2024 official cutoff data published by ASTU.
Assam CEE 2026 counselling is conducted by Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU) for B.E./B.Tech admissions across government and private engineering colleges in Assam. SC, ST Plains, and ST Hills students compete within separate merit lists against dedicated reserved seats at each college. With Round 2 choice filling opening on July 17, 2026, the Round 1 seat allotment and official category-wise cutoff are expected to be published shortly on astu.ac.in.
- SC at AEC Guwahati is extremely competitive: only students within roughly the top 110 SC ranks are expected to secure CSE in Round 1 2026, consistent with the 2024 closing rank of ~86.
- ST Plains closing ranks fall between SC and ST Hills at every college; the expected AEC CSE ST Plains closing rank in Round 1 is around 480–620 (2024 data: ~502).
- ST Hills students see the most lenient closing ranks among all categories; AEC STH range was 2,085–7,033 in 2024, with CSE at ~2,461 and Civil at ~2,085.
- At AEC 2024, ST Hills students preferred Civil Engineering over CSE — Civil closing rank ~2,085 was tighter than CSE ~2,461 — an unusual pattern to factor into 2026 choice filling.
- Official Round 1 cutoffs will be published at astu.ac.in by mid-July 2026.
| Direct Link to Assam CEE 2026 Counselling and Seat Allotment — astu.ac.in |
Assam CEE 2024 Category-wise Cutoff: Reference Trends
The 2024 official cutoff data for Assam CEE is the primary basis for predicting 2026 Round 1 closing ranks. The table below shows the category-wise range at Assam Engineering College (AEC) Guwahati — the most competitive Assam CEE college. All 2026 figures in this article are expected and based on these published 2024 trends.
| Category | AEC Guwahati 2024 Overall Range | AEC CSE 2024 Closing Rank | AEC ECE / ETE 2024 Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 96–2,339 | ~146 | ~1,266 |
| OBC / MOBC | 90–2,126 | ~90 | ~1,370 |
| SC | 86–2,137 | ~86 | ~911 |
| ST Plains | 391–3,089 | ~502 | ~1,283 |
| ST Hills | 2,085–7,033 | ~2,461 | ~3,800 (estimated) |
For Jorhat Engineering College (JEC), the 2024 SC overall range was 947–2,067 (CSE closing rank ~981) and the ST Hills range was 2,662–5,927. These benchmarks directly inform the 2026 predictions in the sections below.
Assam CEE 2026 Expected SC Cutoff: Round 1
SC students face relatively tight competition within their category at top colleges. AEC Guwahati SC CSE closing rank is expected around 80–110 in Round 1 2026, consistent with the 2024 closing rank of ~86. Less competitive branches and smaller colleges offer more lenient closing ranks for SC students.
| College | Branch | SC Expected Closing Rank (Round 1, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Assam Engineering College, Guwahati | CSE | ~80–110 |
| Assam Engineering College, Guwahati | ECE / ETE | ~870–1,050 |
| Assam Engineering College, Guwahati | Civil Engineering | ~1,700–2,200 |
| Assam Engineering College, Guwahati | Mechanical Engineering | ~1,900–2,400 |
| Jorhat Engineering College | CSE | ~950–1,150 |
| Jorhat Engineering College | ECE | ~1,400–1,800 |
| Jorhat Engineering College | Civil Engineering | ~1,800–2,200 |
| Bineswar Brahma Engineering College, Kokrajhar | CSE | ~2,000–2,800 |
| Lakhimpur Engineering College | CSE | ~2,500–3,500 |
SC students who do not secure their preferred branch in Round 1 should participate in Round 2 choice filling (opening July 17, 2026). Vacant SC reserved seats from Round 1 are carried forward and typically see more lenient closing ranks in subsequent rounds.
Assam CEE 2026 Expected ST Plains Cutoff: Round 1
ST Plains students compete within a dedicated reserved-seat pool separate from SC and ST Hills. At AEC Guwahati, ST Plains CSE closing rank is expected around 480–620 in Round 1 2026, based on the 2024 closing rank of ~502. ST Plains cutoffs are notably more lenient than SC at the same college and branch.
| College | Branch | ST Plains Expected Closing Rank (Round 1, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Assam Engineering College, Guwahati | CSE | ~480–620 |
| Assam Engineering College, Guwahati | ECE / ETE | ~1,200–1,550 |
| Assam Engineering College, Guwahati | Civil Engineering | ~2,300–3,000 |
| Assam Engineering College, Guwahati | Mechanical Engineering | ~2,700–3,300 |
| Jorhat Engineering College | CSE | ~2,100–2,600 |
| Jorhat Engineering College | ECE | ~2,600–3,200 |
| Jorhat Engineering College | Civil Engineering | ~2,900–3,600 |
| Bineswar Brahma Engineering College, Kokrajhar | CSE | ~3,000–4,200 |
| Lakhimpur Engineering College | CSE | ~3,500–5,000 |
Assam CEE 2026 Expected ST Hills Cutoff: Round 1
ST Hills is a distinct reserved category in Assam CEE for Scheduled Tribe students from Assam’s hill districts. ST Hills students consistently see the highest (most lenient) closing rank numbers among all reserved categories. Based on AEC 2024 data (range 2,085–7,033), the 2026 Round 1 ST Hills predictions are as follows.
| College | Branch | ST Hills Expected Closing Rank (Round 1, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Assam Engineering College, Guwahati | Civil Engineering | ~2,000–2,400 |
| Assam Engineering College, Guwahati | CSE | ~2,300–2,800 |
| Assam Engineering College, Guwahati | ECE / ETE | ~3,500–4,500 |
| Assam Engineering College, Guwahati | Mechanical Engineering | ~4,500–6,000 |
| Jorhat Engineering College | Civil Engineering | ~2,600–3,200 |
| Jorhat Engineering College | CSE | ~3,300–4,200 |
| Jorhat Engineering College | ECE | ~3,800–5,000 |
| Bineswar Brahma Engineering College, Kokrajhar | CSE | ~4,000–5,500 |
| Lakhimpur Engineering College | CSE | ~4,500–6,500 |
Note for ST Hills students: At AEC Guwahati, Civil Engineering had a tighter closing rank (~2,085) than CSE (~2,461) in 2024, indicating more ST Hills students competed for Civil seats. Factor this preference into your Round 1 and Round 2 choice ordering on the official portal.
College-wise Expected Cutoff for SC, ST Plains and ST Hills: CSE at a Glance
The table below compares expected Round 1 2026 closing ranks for CSE — the most applied-for branch in Assam CEE — across key colleges and all three reserved categories. All values are predicted and based on 2024 Assam CEE official cutoff trends.
| College | SC — CSE Expected Rank | ST Plains — CSE Expected Rank | ST Hills — CSE Expected Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assam Engineering College, Guwahati | ~80–110 | ~480–620 | ~2,300–2,800 |
| Jorhat Engineering College | ~950–1,150 | ~2,100–2,600 | ~3,300–4,200 |
| Bineswar Brahma Engineering College, Kokrajhar | ~2,000–2,800 | ~3,000–4,200 | ~4,000–5,500 |
| Lakhimpur Engineering College | ~2,500–3,500 | ~3,500–5,000 | ~4,500–6,500 |
| Barak Valley Engineering College | ~3,000–4,500 | ~4,000–5,500 | ~5,000–7,000 |
Factors Affecting Assam CEE 2026 Reserved Category Cutoff
Actual Round 1 closing ranks may vary from these predictions. Key factors that shape the final SC, ST Plains, and ST Hills cutoffs each year include:
- Category-wise applicant count — more SC or ST students competing within the category tightens the cutoff (lowers the closing rank number).
- Seat matrix changes — any increase or reduction in reserved seats sanctioned by ASTU directly shifts the closing rank for that category.
- Exam difficulty and score distribution — a tougher paper generally raises closing ranks across all categories.
- Choice-filling patterns — CSE and ECE at top colleges attract the most choices, keeping their cutoffs the tightest within every reserved category.
- Round 1 vs later rounds — Round 1 cutoffs are always tighter than Rounds 2 and 3 because all preferred choices are submitted first; vacant reserved seats relax cutoffs in later rounds.
Assam CEE 2026 Expected Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the expected Assam CEE 2026 Round 1 SC closing rank for CSE at AEC Guwahati?
Ans. Based on the 2024 official cutoff (SC CSE AEC closing rank ~86), the expected SC closing rank for CSE at AEC Guwahati in Round 1 2026 is approximately 80–110. This is a predicted figure; the official cutoff will be published on astu.ac.in after Round 1 allotment.
Ques. Why does the ST Hills closing rank show a higher number than SC in Assam CEE?
Ans. A higher closing rank number means a more lenient cutoff — more students within the category can secure a seat. ST Hills students have dedicated reserved seats with a smaller competing pool, so students with higher rank numbers can still get admission. At AEC Guwahati, the ST Hills range ran up to 7,033 in 2024, compared to 2,137 for SC — confirming that ST Hills is significantly more lenient.
Ques. How is the Assam CEE reserved category closing rank different from the general category cutoff?
Ans. ASTU prepares separate merit lists for each category — General, OBC/MOBC, SC, ST Plains, and ST Hills. Seats are allotted from each list independently against the reserved-seat quota per college and branch. The rank of the last student allotted a seat in a category/college/branch combination is its closing rank. Reserved category closing ranks are always higher (more lenient) than the general category closing rank for the same college and branch.
Ques. Can SC and ST students also be considered for general category seats in Assam CEE 2026?
Ans. Yes. SC, ST Plains, and ST Hills students are first considered for their respective reserved seats. If a student’s overall rank also falls within the general category closing rank for a chosen college and branch, they may be allotted a general seat depending on their choice-filling order and ASTU’s allotment rules.
Ques. When will the Assam CEE 2026 Round 1 official cutoff be published?
Ans. The Assam CEE 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result and category-wise closing ranks are expected to be published on astu.ac.in by mid-July 2026, ahead of Round 2 choice filling on July 17, 2026. Log in to the official counselling portal with your application credentials to check your allotment status and the Round 1 cutoff.
Ques. What should ST Hills or ST Plains students do if they do not get a seat in Round 1?
Ans. ST Hills and ST Plains students who are not allotted a seat in Round 1 should participate in Round 2 choice filling (opening July 17, 2026) and revise their preferences. Vacant reserved seats from Round 1 are carried forward to Round 2, which typically has more lenient closing ranks for less popular branches and smaller colleges. Monitor astu.ac.in for official notifications between rounds.
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