The Assam CEE 2025 Round 1 closing rank for CSE at Assam Engineering College (AEC), Guwahati was approximately 580 for General category — tighter than the 2024 Round 1 closing rank of around 650, confirming year-on-year rise in competition at the state’s most sought-after engineering institution.
Assam CEE 2026 counselling is scheduled for July 2026, and Round 1 seat allotment will publish closing ranks college and branch wise on the official ASTU portal. Tracking how these ranks shifted between 2025 and 2024 at top government colleges gives you a reliable baseline to shortlist targets before choice filling opens.
- AEC Guwahati CSE closing rank tightened from ~650 in 2024 to ~580 in 2025 — the most competitive branch in the state.
- Jorhat Engineering College (JEC) CSE Round 1 closing rank moved from ~2,100 in 2024 to ~1,950 in 2025, reflecting steady demand growth.
- OBC, SC, and ST categories follow separate rank lists with significant relaxation over UR closing ranks.
- Assam CEE 2026 Round 1 closing ranks are expected to remain close to 2025 figures, assuming no major change in approved seat intake across government colleges.
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What Is Assam CEE Round 1 Cutoff?
The Assam CEE cutoff is the closing rank at which the last seat in a college-branch combination is filled during each round of centralised counselling conducted by ASTU. Round 1 closing ranks are the most competitive, as the largest pool of high-ranked students participates in the first allotment round. If a seat remains vacant after Round 1, it moves to the next round where the closing rank typically relaxes.
Closing ranks are published separately for each college, branch, and category (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, PD). A lower numerical closing rank means a tighter cutoff. Comparing Round 1 closing ranks across two academic years reveals whether demand for a programme is rising, stable, or easing — giving you a reliable baseline to set expectations for Assam CEE 2026.
AEC Round 1 Closing Ranks: 2025 vs 2024
Assam Engineering College (AEC), Guwahati is consistently the most sought-after government engineering college in Assam. Its CSE and ECE branches attract the top-ranked students every year. The table below compares General (UR) category Round 1 closing ranks for 2024 and 2025 based on ASTU official allotment data.
| Branch | AEC Round 1 Closing Rank 2024 (UR) | AEC Round 1 Closing Rank 2025 (UR) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science Engineering (CSE) | ~650 | ~580 | More competitive |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) | ~1,200 | ~1,100 | More competitive |
| Electrical Engineering (EE) | ~1,800 | ~1,720 | Slightly tighter |
| Mechanical Engineering | ~2,500 | ~2,450 | Stable |
| Civil Engineering | ~3,200 | ~3,100 | Stable |
| Chemical Engineering | ~4,000 | ~3,900 | Stable |
Figures are based on ASTU Round 1 allotment trends from the respective years. Assam CEE 2026 closing ranks are expected to align closely with these values pending official allotment.
JEC and Other Government College Closing Ranks
Beyond AEC, Jorhat Engineering College (JEC), Bineswar Brahma Engineering College (BBEC), Nowgong Engineering College, and Lakhimpur Engineering College offer quality engineering education through Assam CEE. The table below compares their Round 1 General category closing ranks for 2024 and 2025.
| College | Branch | Round 1 Closing Rank 2024 (UR) | Round 1 Closing Rank 2025 (UR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jorhat Engineering College (JEC) | CSE | ~2,100 | ~1,950 |
| Jorhat Engineering College (JEC) | ECE | ~3,500 | ~3,300 |
| Jorhat Engineering College (JEC) | Civil Engineering | ~6,200 | ~6,000 |
| Bineswar Brahma Engineering College (BBEC) | CSE | ~5,000 | ~4,750 |
| Bineswar Brahma Engineering College (BBEC) | ECE | ~6,500 | ~6,200 |
| Nowgong Engineering College | CSE | ~4,500 | ~4,300 |
| Nowgong Engineering College | Mechanical Engineering | ~7,000 | ~6,800 |
| Lakhimpur Engineering College | CSE | ~7,200 | ~6,900 |
All figures reflect approximate Round 1 General category closing ranks based on official ASTU allotment data from the respective years.
Category-wise Cutoff Trends
Assam CEE seat allotment follows the state reservation policy. OBC, SC, ST (Plains), ST (Hills), EWS, and PD categories each carry separate rank lists. The table below shows approximate Round 1 closing ranks by category for AEC CSE in 2025, based on historical ASTU allotment data.
| Category | AEC CSE Round 1 Closing Rank 2025 (Approx) |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | ~580 |
| EWS | ~800 |
| OBC | ~1,100 |
| SC | ~2,800 |
| ST (Plains) | ~3,500 |
| ST (Hills) | ~4,500 |
Students from reserved categories should always use their category rank — not the overall merit rank — to assess their chances at a specific college-branch combination.
Factors Affecting Assam CEE 2026 Cutoff
Several variables will determine where Round 1 closing ranks land in 2026. Based on two-year trends, here is what to watch:
- Total qualified applicants: A larger qualified pool pushes closing ranks lower, increasing competition for every seat.
- Approved seat intake: Any AICTE-approved change in sanctioned seats at a government college directly shifts its cutoff — more seats ease competition.
- Exam difficulty: A harder paper shifts the score distribution and alters the rank-to-score mapping, which changes which ranks correspond to which mark ranges.
- Branch preference patterns: CSE and ECE attract the highest-ranked students every year. Core branches like Civil and Mechanical Engineering remain steadily accessible at most colleges.
- Counselling participation rate: Students who qualify but do not report for counselling free up seats, which can ease closing ranks in later rounds even when Round 1 is tight.
Based on 2024 and 2025 data, Assam CEE 2026 Round 1 closing ranks are expected to remain within 5 to 8 percent of 2025 figures for most college-branch pairs, assuming stable seat intake and comparable exam difficulty.
Assam CEE Cutoff 2026 FAQs
Ques. What was the Assam CEE 2025 Round 1 closing rank for CSE at AEC?
Ans. The Assam CEE 2025 Round 1 closing rank for CSE at Assam Engineering College (AEC), Guwahati was approximately 580 for General (UR) category, based on ASTU official allotment data.
Ques. Which government college has the most competitive Assam CEE cutoff?
Ans. Assam Engineering College (AEC), Guwahati consistently has the lowest (most competitive) Round 1 closing ranks in Assam CEE. Its CSE branch closes the earliest — around rank 580 in 2025 for General category students.
Ques. Did Assam CEE cutoffs become more competitive in 2025 compared to 2024?
Ans. Yes. Round 1 closing ranks at top government colleges including AEC and JEC tightened in 2025 compared to 2024, particularly for CSE and ECE branches, reflecting increasing student preference for these programmes.
Ques. How do OBC and SC category closing ranks compare to General in Assam CEE?
Ans. OBC closing ranks are roughly 1.5 to 2 times higher than UR closing ranks for the same college-branch. SC and ST category closing ranks are significantly more relaxed — sometimes 4 to 6 times the UR closing rank for popular branches like CSE.
Ques. When will Assam CEE 2026 Round 1 cutoffs be released?
Ans. Assam CEE 2026 Round 1 seat allotment results and closing ranks are expected to be released around July 17, 2026, on the official ASTU portal at astu.ac.in.
Ques. What is a safe rank to secure admission at JEC through Assam CEE?
Ans. Based on 2025 Round 1 trends, a General category rank within 1,950 for CSE and within 3,300 for ECE gives you a strong chance at Jorhat Engineering College in Round 1. Students with ranks up to 6,000 can consider Civil Engineering at JEC based on 2025 closing data.
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