The Assam CEE 2026 seat matrix covers a total of 1,983 BTech seats across 7 government engineering colleges, with counselling expected to begin on July 7, 2026 on the DTE Assam counselling portal.
The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Assam, releases the official seat matrix before counselling registration opens each year. Students who have received their Assam CEE 2026 rank can use this institute-wise and branch-wise data to plan choice filling during counselling. The seat matrix also reflects category-wise reservation as per Assam government norms for UR, OBC, MOBC, SC, and ST students.
- Total BTech seats available through Assam CEE 2026: 1,983 across 7 government engineering institutes.
- Assam Engineering College (AEC), Guwahati leads with the highest intake of 448 seats across 8 branches.
- Branches on offer: Civil, Mechanical, CSE, Electrical, Electronics and Telecommunication, Chemical, Instrumentation and more.
- Category-wise reservation follows Assam government norms — UR (50%), OBC/MOBC (~27%), SC (7%), ST Plains (10%), ST Hills (5%), with 3% horizontal PwD reservation.
- The official seat matrix PDF is published by DTE Assam on the counselling portal before Round 1 registration closes.
| Direct Link — Assam CEE 2026 Official Portal: astu.ac.in |
What is the Assam CEE 2026 Seat Matrix?
The Assam CEE seat matrix is an official document that lists the total number of BTech seats in each participating government engineering college, broken down by branch and reservation category. DTE Assam publishes it before Round 1 counselling opens so students can make informed choices during the online choice filling process.
The 2026 seat matrix is expected to follow the same structure as the 2025 intake, with minor revisions if any college receives updated AICTE approval. Students should download the official seat matrix PDF from the DTE Assam counselling portal before locking choices to confirm final seat counts.
Assam CEE 2026 Seat Matrix: Institute-Wise
The table below shows seat distribution across the 7 government engineering colleges participating in Assam CEE 2026. Data is based on the 2025 intake and expected to remain similar for 2026.
| Institute | Location | Branches | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assam Engineering College (AEC) | Guwahati | 8 | 448 |
| Jorhat Engineering College (JEC) | Jorhat | 5 | 347 |
| Bineswar Brahma Engineering College (BBEC) | Kokrajhar | 4 | 264 |
| Jorhat Institute of Science and Technology (JIST) | Jorhat | 4 | 264 |
| Barak Valley Engineering College (BVEC) | Karimganj | 4 | 264 |
| Golaghat Engineering College (GEC) | Golaghat | 3 | 198 |
| Dhemaji Engineering College (DEC) | Dhemaji | 3 | 198 |
| Grand Total | — | — | 1,983 |
Assam Engineering College (AEC), Guwahati — Branch-Wise Seats
| Branch | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 95 |
| Electrical Engineering | 99 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 64 |
| Chemical Engineering | 63 |
| Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 63 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 22 |
| Instrumentation Engineering | 22 |
| Industrial and Production Engineering | 20 |
| Total | 448 |
Jorhat Engineering College (JEC) — Branch-Wise Seats
| Branch | Total Seats |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 83 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 99 |
| Electrical Engineering | 66 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 66 |
| Instrumentation Engineering | 33 |
| Total | 347 |
Assam CEE 2026 Branch-Wise Seat Distribution (All Institutes Combined)
The table below shows the combined number of seats available across all 7 participating institutes for each engineering branch through Assam CEE 2026.
| Branch | Total Seats (All Institutes) |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 508 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 493 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | 286 |
| Electrical Engineering | 231 |
| Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 195 |
| Chemical Engineering | 129 |
| Power Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering | 66 |
| Instrumentation Engineering | 55 |
| Industrial and Production Engineering | 20 |
| Grand Total | 1,983 |
Civil Engineering (508 seats) and Mechanical Engineering (493 seats) together account for more than half of all available seats. CSE has only 286 seats across 5 colleges, making it the most competitive branch in Assam CEE 2026 counselling.
Assam CEE 2026 Seat Reservation: Category-Wise Breakdown
Seats in all Assam CEE 2026 participating institutes are distributed across reservation categories as per Assam government norms. The table below shows approximate seat counts based on standard reservation percentages applied to the total intake of 1,983 seats.
| Category | Reservation Percentage | Approximate Seats (out of 1,983) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved / General (UR) | 50% | ~992 |
| Other Backward Classes and MOBC (OBC/MOBC) | ~27% | ~535 |
| Scheduled Tribe — Plains (ST-P) | 10% | ~198 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 7% | ~139 |
| Scheduled Tribe — Hills (ST-H) | 5% | ~99 |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 3% horizontal | ~60 |
The exact category-wise seat count for each institute and branch is published in the official seat matrix PDF on the DTE Assam counselling portal. Approximate figures above are for reference based on standard Assam government reservation norms and are expected figures for 2026.
How to Use the Assam CEE 2026 Seat Matrix for Choice Filling
Understanding the seat matrix before choice filling helps you plan your options effectively during Assam CEE 2026 counselling. Follow these steps:
- Download your rank card from astu.ac.in to confirm your Assam CEE 2026 rank and category.
- Get the official seat matrix PDF from the DTE Assam counselling portal (cee.dtecounselling.in) once it is published before Round 1.
- Filter seats by your category — each branch has separate seat counts for UR, OBC/MOBC, SC, ST-P, and ST-H.
- Cross-reference with 2025 closing ranks to estimate your chances of securing each institute-branch combination.
- Fill choices in order of preference — start with your most preferred option and add as many as the portal allows.
- Lock choices before the deadline — unlocked choices are not considered during seat allotment.
Assam CEE 2026 Seat Matrix FAQs
Ques. What is the total number of seats in Assam CEE 2026?
Ans. Based on 2025 intake data, Assam CEE 2026 has approximately 1,983 BTech seats across 7 government engineering colleges. The official count will be confirmed in the seat matrix PDF released by DTE Assam before counselling opens.
Ques. Which institute has the highest number of seats in Assam CEE 2026?
Ans. Assam Engineering College (AEC), Guwahati has the highest intake with 448 seats across 8 branches — Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, CSE, Chemical, Electronics and Telecommunication, Instrumentation, and Industrial and Production Engineering.
Ques. How many CSE seats are available through Assam CEE 2026?
Ans. Approximately 286 CSE seats are available across 5 institutes — AEC Guwahati (22 seats), BBEC Kokrajhar (66), JEC Jorhat (66), BVEC Karimganj (66), and Dhemaji Engineering College (66). CSE is the most competitive branch in Assam CEE due to limited seat availability.
Ques. Where can I download the official Assam CEE 2026 seat matrix?
Ans. The official Assam CEE 2026 seat matrix PDF is released on the DTE Assam counselling portal before Round 1 registration opens. You can also visit astu.ac.in for official notifications and updates.
Ques. What is the category-wise reservation for Assam CEE 2026 seats?
Ans. As per Assam government norms, 50% of seats are for the Unreserved (UR) category, approximately 27% for OBC and MOBC, 10% for ST (Plains), 7% for SC, and 5% for ST (Hills). PwD students receive 3% horizontal reservation across all categories.
Ques. Which branch has the most seats in Assam CEE 2026?
Ans. Civil Engineering has the highest seat count with approximately 508 seats across all 7 participating institutes, followed by Mechanical Engineering with 493 seats. Together they account for more than half of total available seats in Assam CEE 2026.
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