Assam CEE 2026 expected closing ranks for SC and ST students at AEC Guwahati start from rank 86 for CSE (SC) and 502 for CSE (ST), based on 2024 counselling data, with Computer Science and Engineering being the most competitive branch for both reserved categories.
Assam CEE 2026, conducted by Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU), determines B.Tech admissions across government and private engineering colleges in Assam. SC and ST seats are allocated separately from the General category pool, meaning students in these categories compete only with each other for the reserved seats. Assam reserves approximately 7% of total seats for SC students, 10% for ST (Plains) students and 5% for ST (Hills) students at each participating institute.
- SC students at AEC Guwahati secured CSE seats with a closing rank as low as 86 in 2024 counselling Round 1.
- ST students at AEC Guwahati secured CSE seats at a closing rank of 502 in 2024, the most competitive branch for the ST category.
- At JEC Jorhat, SC students secured CSE at a closing rank of 981 in 2024; ST students secured it at 2,415.
- The official Assam CEE 2026 cutoff will be released on cee.dtecounselling.in after each round of seat allotment.
| Direct Link to Assam CEE 2026 Official Website (ACTIVE) |
Qualifying Cutoff Marks for SC and ST (Historical Trends)
The qualifying cutoff is the minimum marks a student in each reserved category must score in Assam CEE to be eligible for counselling. This threshold changes each year with exam difficulty and the applicant pool. The table below shows qualifying cutoffs across three years for SC, ST (Plains) and ST (Hills) categories.
| Category | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 90 | 94 | 90 |
| ST Plains (Scheduled Tribes – Plains) | 75 | 80 | 75 |
| ST Hills (Scheduled Tribes – Hills) | 70 | 67 | 67 |
ST (Hills) students consistently qualify at a lower marks threshold than ST (Plains) students, and ST (Plains) students at a lower threshold than SC students. The Assam CEE 2026 exam carries a total of 480 marks (120 questions at 4 marks each); the expected qualifying marks for 2026 will follow a similar pattern once ASTU releases the official cutoff.
AEC Guwahati SC and ST Branch-Wise Closing Ranks (2024)
Assam Engineering College (AEC), Guwahati, is the most sought-after institution under Assam CEE and records the lowest closing ranks across all categories. The tables below show final closing ranks from 2024 counselling for SC and ST students at AEC, arranged by branch.
SC Category – AEC Guwahati (2024 Closing Ranks)
| Branch | Closing Rank (SC) 2024 |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 86 |
| Electronics and Telecom Engineering | 911 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1,029 |
| Electrical Engineering | 1,300 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1,385 |
| Instrumentation Engineering | 1,417 |
| Industrial and Production Engineering | 1,474 |
| Civil Engineering | 2,137 |
ST Category – AEC Guwahati (2024 Closing Ranks)
| Branch | Closing Rank (ST) 2024 |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 502 |
| Electrical Engineering | 1,283 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1,352 |
| Civil Engineering | 1,401 |
| Chemical Engineering | 1,552 |
| Electronics and Telecom Engineering | 1,726 |
| Instrumentation Engineering | 1,883 |
| Industrial and Production Engineering | 3,089 |
JEC Jorhat SC and ST Branch-Wise Closing Ranks (2024)
Jorhat Engineering College (JEC), Jorhat, is the second most preferred government engineering college in Assam under the Assam CEE system. SC students secured CSE seats at JEC with a closing rank of 981 in 2024 counselling — significantly higher than AEC, reflecting JEC’s second-tier demand.
SC Category – JEC Jorhat (2024 Closing Ranks)
| Branch | Closing Rank (SC) 2024 |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 981 |
| Electrical Engineering | 1,452 |
| Civil Engineering | 1,486 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1,492 |
| Instrumentation Engineering | 1,575 |
ST Category – JEC Jorhat (2024 Closing Ranks)
| Branch | Closing Rank (ST) 2024 |
|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | 1,807 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1,915 |
| Instrumentation Engineering | 2,031 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2,415 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,596 |
Expected Assam CEE 2026 SC and ST Cutoff
The official 2026 cutoff will be published on cee.dtecounselling.in after each seat allotment round. The projections below are expected estimates based on 2024 closing rank trends and may vary once the actual 2026 counselling data is released.
| College | Branch | Expected SC Closing Rank | Expected ST Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| AEC Guwahati | Computer Science and Engineering | 80–130 | 450–600 |
| AEC Guwahati | Electronics and Telecom Engineering | 850–1,000 | 1,600–1,900 |
| AEC Guwahati | Electrical Engineering | 1,100–1,400 | 1,200–1,450 |
| AEC Guwahati | Civil Engineering | 1,800–2,300 | 1,300–1,600 |
| JEC Jorhat | Computer Science and Engineering | 900–1,100 | 2,200–2,700 |
| JEC Jorhat | Electrical Engineering | 1,350–1,600 | 1,700–2,050 |
| JEC Jorhat | Civil Engineering | 1,400–1,700 | 4,000–5,000 |
Factors Affecting Assam CEE SC and ST Cutoff
Several variables shift the closing rank each year for SC and ST students:
- Number of applicants per category: A larger SC or ST applicant pool in a given year tightens competition and lowers closing ranks.
- Reserved seat matrix: Each institute reserves roughly 7% of seats for SC, 10% for ST (Plains) and 5% for ST (Hills). Branches with fewer total seats produce more competitive cutoffs.
- Branch popularity: CSE consistently draws the most applications in both SC and ST categories, resulting in the lowest closing ranks. Electronics and Electrical Engineering are the next most preferred branches.
- Exam difficulty: A harder Assam CEE paper reduces overall scores and can slightly relax the closing rank threshold across reserved categories.
- College location and placement record: AEC Guwahati attracts the highest-ranked students in every category, producing the most competitive cutoffs among all participating institutes.
Assam CEE 2026 SC ST Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the expected qualifying cutoff for SC students in Assam CEE 2026?
Ans. Based on historical trends from 2021 to 2023, SC students have qualified with marks in the 90–94 range. The exact 2026 qualifying cutoff will be declared by ASTU on astu.ac.in after the result is announced.
Ques. What is the difference between ST Hills and ST Plains cutoff in Assam CEE?
Ans. ST (Hills) students qualify at a lower marks threshold than ST (Plains) students because fewer students from Hill Tribes apply each year. In 2023 the ST (Hills) qualifying cutoff was 70 marks and ST (Plains) was 75 marks while SC was 90 marks.
Ques. What was the SC closing rank for CSE at AEC Guwahati in 2024?
Ans. The SC closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering at AEC Guwahati was 86 in Round 1 of 2024 counselling. This is the most competitive branch-college combination for SC students across all Assam CEE participating institutes.
Ques. Where will the official Assam CEE 2026 cutoff be published?
Ans. The official Assam CEE 2026 cutoff will be released on cee.dtecounselling.in after each seat allotment round. Students can check round-wise opening and closing ranks for all categories and branches on that portal.
Ques. Do SC and ST students compete with General category students for the same seats?
Ans. No. SC and ST seats are reserved separately. Students in these categories compete only within their own category pool for the designated seats, which means closing ranks in reserved categories differ from the General category closing rank for the same branch and college.
Ques. Which branch has the highest closing rank for ST students at AEC Guwahati?
Ans. Industrial and Production Engineering had the highest closing rank of 3,089 for ST students at AEC Guwahati in 2024, making it the least competitive branch. Civil Engineering was second at 1,401 in the same year.
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