The expected minimum qualifying cutoff for SC students in Assam CEE 2026 is 62-68 marks, while ST (Plains) students may need 57-63 marks and ST (Hills) students approximately 33-40 marks out of a total of 480.
Assam CEE (Combined Entrance Examination) 2026 result was declared on June 26, 2026, on astu.ac.in. Counselling is now in progress, with choice filling scheduled around July 17-18, 2026, and Round 2 seat allotment expected around July 23, 2026. Official round-wise closing ranks — the actual counselling cutoff — will be published on cee.dtecounselling.in after each round concludes. For SC and ST students, reserved category seats are filled from separate category-wise merit lists, meaning their qualifying marks and college closing ranks are set significantly lower than the General category. Based on 2024 and 2025 trends, this article provides expected qualifying cutoff marks and college-level rank predictions for SC and ST students at key participating colleges.
- Assam CEE 2026 result date: June 26, 2026 — rank card available on astu.ac.in
- Total marks: 480 (120 MCQs: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect)
- SC and ST students need 10-25 marks fewer than the General category to meet the qualifying cutoff
- Official round-wise closing ranks are published on cee.dtecounselling.in after each counselling round
- At AEC Guwahati in 2024, the SC opening rank for CSE was 86; for ST (Plains) it was 502
- Choice filling for 2026 counselling is tentatively scheduled for July 17-18, 2026
| Direct Link to Assam CEE 2026 Cutoff at astu.ac.in (Counselling Ongoing) |
What is the Assam CEE SC and ST Cutoff?
The Assam CEE cutoff operates at two levels. First, there is a minimum qualifying marks threshold — the score a student must secure in the written exam to be included in the ASTU merit list and become eligible for counselling. Second, there is a counselling cutoff expressed as opening and closing ranks for each college and branch combination published by DTE Assam after each round. For SC and ST students, both thresholds are lower than the General (UR) category because reserved seats are allotted from separate category-wise merit lists. SC and ST students only compete within their own sub-category for reserved seats, which is why their closing ranks differ significantly from the General category.
Assam CEE 2026 Expected Qualifying Cutoff Marks for SC and ST
ASTU sets the minimum qualifying marks based on exam difficulty and the total applicant pool. The table below shows qualifying cutoff trends from 2023 to 2025 and the expected range for 2026. All marks are out of 480 total. The 2026 column contains estimates based on previous year trends and is not an official figure.
| Category | 2023 (Marks) | 2024 (Marks) | 2025 (Marks) | 2026 Expected (Marks) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 70-75 | 73-78 | 75-80 | 76-82 |
| OBC / MOBC | 65-70 | 68-72 | 70-75 | 71-77 |
| SC | 55-60 | 58-64 | 60-66 | 62-68 |
| ST (Plains) | 52-56 | 54-60 | 55-62 | 57-63 |
| ST (Hills) | 29-34 | 30-36 | 32-38 | 33-40 |
Figures for 2026 are expected values based on 2024 and 2025 trends. The official minimum qualifying marks will be released by ASTU along with the merit list.
Assam CEE SC Category Previous Year Closing Ranks at AEC Guwahati
Assam Engineering College (AEC) Guwahati is the most competitive government college under Assam CEE. The table below shows the SC category branch-wise opening ranks and estimated closing ranks at AEC based on 2024 counselling data. A lower rank number means a better rank.
| Branch | 2024 SC Opening Rank (Round 1) | 2024 SC Estimated Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | 86 | ~240 |
| Electronics and Telecom Engineering | 911 | ~1,100 |
| Electrical Engineering | ~1,400 | ~1,700 |
| Civil Engineering | ~1,800 | ~2,050 |
| Mechanical Engineering | ~2,000 | ~2,137 |
SC category overall closing rank range at AEC in 2024 was 86-2,137. Exact round-wise closing ranks are available in the official DTE Assam cutoff PDFs on cee.dtecounselling.in.
Assam CEE ST Category Previous Year Closing Ranks at AEC Guwahati
ST students in Assam CEE are split into two sub-categories: ST (Plains) for scheduled tribes in the plains districts and ST (Hills) for those from hill districts. Each sub-category has separate seats and a distinct closing rank range.
ST (Plains) Category — AEC Guwahati 2024:
| Branch | 2024 ST (Plains) Opening Rank (R1) | 2024 ST (Plains) Est. Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 502 | ~800 |
| Electrical Engineering | 1,283 | ~1,800 |
| Civil Engineering | ~2,000 | ~2,600 |
| Other branches | ~2,600 | up to 3,089 |
ST (Hills) Category — AEC Guwahati 2024:
| Branch | 2024 ST (Hills) Opening Rank | 2024 ST (Hills) Est. Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 2,085 | ~3,500 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2,461 | ~4,200 |
| Other branches | ~4,500 | up to 7,033 |
Closing ranks marked ~ are estimates. The overall ST (Plains) closing rank range at AEC in 2024 was 391-3,089; ST (Hills) was 2,085-7,033. Official PDFs are on cee.dtecounselling.in.
Expected 2026 SC and ST Rank Predictions at AEC Guwahati
Based on 2024 counselling data and a modest year-on-year increase in applicants, the table below projects expected 2026 closing ranks for SC and ST students at AEC Guwahati. These are estimates and will be superseded once official 2026 round-wise cutoff PDFs are released by DTE Assam.
| Category | Branch | 2026 Expected Opening Rank | 2026 Expected Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC | CSE | 80-100 | 250-300 |
| Electronics and Telecom | 900-950 | 1,100-1,200 | |
| Other branches | 1,300+ | up to 2,300 | |
| ST (Plains) | CSE | 500-550 | 800-900 |
| Electrical Engineering | 1,300-1,400 | 1,800-2,000 | |
| Other branches | 2,000+ | up to 3,200 | |
| ST (Hills) | Civil Engineering | 2,100-2,200 | 3,500-4,000 |
| CSE | 2,500-2,600 | 4,200-4,800 |
All 2026 figures are expected values based on 2024 trends. The official cutoff will be released by DTE Assam on cee.dtecounselling.in after each counselling round.
Factors Affecting Assam CEE 2026 SC and ST Cutoff
Several factors will shape the final SC and ST closing ranks for the 2026 counselling:
- Number of reserved seats: Each college allocates a fixed percentage of seats for SC, ST (Plains), and ST (Hills) as per government norms. A larger seat intake eases closing ranks.
- Total applicants per category: A rise in SC or ST applicants increases competition and tends to tighten closing ranks for popular branches.
- Exam difficulty: A harder paper lowers scores across all categories. Lower average scores typically ease reserved category closing ranks slightly compared to the General category.
- Choice filling behaviour: If a large share of SC or ST students fill the same college and branch, the closing rank for that option rises sharply within that category.
- Number of counselling rounds: With multiple rounds and spot rounds, unfilled seats get redistributed and closing ranks often ease in later rounds as students upgrade their choices.
- Vacancy after upgrades: Students who upgrade from one branch to another in later rounds free up seats, which can allow slightly higher closing ranks in the final round.
Assam CEE 2026 SC and ST Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the expected qualifying cutoff for SC students in Assam CEE 2026?
Ans. Based on 2024 and 2025 trends, the expected minimum qualifying cutoff for SC students in Assam CEE 2026 is 62-68 marks out of 480. This is an estimate; the official qualifying marks will be released by ASTU on astu.ac.in.
Ques. What is the expected qualifying cutoff for ST (Hills) students in Assam CEE 2026?
Ans. ST (Hills) students are expected to need approximately 33-40 marks out of 480 to qualify in Assam CEE 2026. This is the lowest minimum qualifying cutoff among all categories, consistent with previous year trends due to the smaller applicant pool for this sub-category.
Ques. What is the expected SC category closing rank for CSE at AEC Guwahati in 2026?
Ans. Based on 2024 data — where the SC opening rank for CSE at AEC was 86 in Round 1 with an estimated final closing rank of around 240 — the expected 2026 closing rank for SC-CSE at AEC is 250-300. The official figure will be available on cee.dtecounselling.in after each counselling round.
Ques. Where is the official Assam CEE 2026 cutoff published?
Ans. The official round-wise cutoff (opening and closing ranks by college, branch, and category) is published on cee.dtecounselling.in after each counselling round concludes. The rank card and merit list are available on astu.ac.in.
Ques. What is the difference between ST (Plains) and ST (Hills) cutoff in Assam CEE?
Ans. ST (Plains) refers to scheduled tribes from the plains districts of Assam and ST (Hills) refers to tribes from hill districts. Because the ST (Hills) applicant pool is smaller, their closing rank numbers are higher (weaker competition for the same seats). In 2024 at AEC, ST (Plains) closing ranks went up to 3,089 while ST (Hills) closing ranks went up to 7,033 — meaning students with a higher overall rank could still get a seat under the ST (Hills) sub-category.
Ques. When will the Assam CEE 2026 counselling cutoff be released?
Ans. The Assam CEE 2026 counselling is currently ongoing. Round 1 choice filling is tentatively scheduled for July 17-18, 2026, with Round 2 seat allotment expected around July 23, 2026. Official round-wise cutoff PDFs will be released on cee.dtecounselling.in after each round of seat allotment is completed.
Comments