Assam CEE Counselling 2026: Registration, Choice Filling and Round-Wise Seat Allotment

Assam CEE Counselling 2026 is conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Assam, for admission to BTech programmes at government engineering colleges across the state. The Assam CEE 2026 result was declared on June 26, 2026 — students with a valid rank can proceed with counselling registration, with choice filling tentatively scheduled for July 17–18, 2026.

• Counselling is conducted entirely online at engineering.dteassamcounselling.in, the official DTE Assam counselling portal.
• Approximately 2,000 BTech seats across nine government engineering colleges in Assam are filled through this process.
• A valid Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) issued by the District Collector or Sub-Divisional Officer of Assam is mandatory for all students.
• Counselling is expected to run across four rounds, including a final spot round, to fill all remaining seats.
• Documents such as the rank card, PRC, 10+2 mark sheets, and category certificate (if applicable) must be ready before registering.

Reservation of Quotas for Assam CEE Counselling 2026

Seat reservation in Assam CEE counselling follows the Assam government’s reservation policy for technical education. The table below shows the category-wise distribution. PwD reservation is applied horizontally — 5% of seats within each category are set aside for persons with disability — and does not reduce the total seats available to the base category.

Note: Category certificates must be issued by the competent authority of Assam and must remain valid on the date of counselling. Confirm exact quota percentages from the official DTE Assam counselling notification, as these figures may be revised.

How to Apply for Assam CEE Counselling 2026?

The entire Assam CEE 2026 counselling process — from registration to seat allotment — is conducted online at engineering.dteassamcounselling.in. Students do not need to visit any DTE Assam office or college in person during the registration and choice-filling stages. The five steps below cover the complete process from the moment counselling opens to the final reporting deadline.

Step 1: Online Registration

Visit engineering.dteassamcounselling.in and complete one-time registration using your Assam CEE 2026 application number, date of birth, and details from your rank card. You will receive a login ID and password upon successful registration. Pay the counselling registration fee of Rs 600 (non-refundable) online via net banking, UPI, debit card, or credit card. Save the payment confirmation and registration acknowledgement — both are required at later stages of the process.

Step 2: Document Upload

Log in after registration and upload scanned copies of all required documents (see Documents Required section) within the prescribed file-size and format limits. Each document must be clearly legible. Uploading inaccurate, expired, or mismatched documents results in disqualification at the verification stage, even if a seat has already been allotted. Some students may be called for physical document verification at a notified centre — monitor the portal for any such instruction.

Step 3: Choice Filling

During the choice-filling window (tentatively July 17–18, 2026), log in and select college-branch combinations in your preferred order. You can add, remove, and reorder choices freely until the window closes. Fill at least 15–20 choices to maximise your chances across all rounds. Students who fill very few choices risk receiving no allotment if their top preferences are taken by higher-ranked students. Once satisfied with your list, lock your choices before the deadline — locking is irrevocable.

Step 4: Seat Allotment

After the choice-filling window closes, DTE Assam’s algorithm allocates seats based on each student’s merit rank, category, and the order in which choices were filled and locked. Allotment results are published on the portal on the designated allotment dates for each round. Download and print your seat allotment letter promptly. You must then decide within the response deadline whether to confirm the seat, slide for an upgrade in the next round, or withdraw — missing this deadline results in automatic cancellation of your allotment.

Step 5: Reporting to Allotted College

Students who confirm their seat must physically report to the allotted college within the notified reporting window. Carry your printed allotment letter, all original documents, and self-attested photocopies of each. The college will conduct physical document verification, collect the first-semester tuition and other institutional fees, and issue an admission confirmation. Failure to report by the deadline leads to automatic forfeiture of the allotted seat and the seat acceptance fee paid. Seats freed this way are redistributed in the next round or spot round.

How to Lock Choices (Step-by-Step Guide)

Locking your choices on the DTE Assam counselling portal is the most critical action in the entire process. Once locked, no changes to your preference list are possible. Follow the steps below carefully during the choice-filling window (tentatively July 17–18, 2026).

Step 1: Visit the Official Counselling Portal

• Open engineering.dteassamcounselling.in in a browser on a stable internet connection.
• Click on the "Assam CEE 2026 Counselling" login section on the homepage.

Step 2: Log In to Your Account

• Enter your registered Application Number and Password.
• Complete the CAPTCHA verification and click Login.

Step 3: Fill Your Choices

• Navigate to the "Choice Filling" section within your dashboard.
• Search for college-branch combinations using filters by college name, branch, or location.
• Click "Add" to include each combination and drag-and-drop to reorder them in your preferred sequence.
• Add a minimum of 15–20 choices; including more reduces the risk of receiving no allotment.

Step 4: Preview and Verify

• Click "Preview" to review your complete, sequenced choice list before locking.
• Confirm that each entry — college name, branch, and category — appears correctly.
• Make any final edits now; once locked, no changes are permitted.

Step 5: Lock Your Choices

• Click the "Lock Choices" button at the bottom of the choice list.
• Read the confirmation dialog carefully before proceeding.
• Confirm the lock — your choices are now final and submitted to the allotment engine.
• Download and save the locked-choice confirmation receipt as proof of submission.

Your locked choices feed directly into DTE Assam’s Round 1 allotment algorithm. The same locked choices also apply to Rounds 2 and 3 for upgrade purposes — students do not re-fill choices in subsequent rounds.

Assam CEE Counselling Documents Required 2026

Carry both originals and self-attested photocopies of every document listed below. Originals are essential for physical verification at the college during reporting. Missing even one document can delay or invalidate your admission at the college reporting stage, even if document upload on the portal was accepted.

• Assam CEE 2026 Rank Card — downloaded from astu.ac.in
• Class 10 (High School) Mark Sheet — serves as date of birth proof
• Class 10 Pass Certificate
• Class 12 (Higher Secondary) Mark Sheet — must show individual and aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
• Class 12 Pass Certificate
• Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) — in the student’s name, issued by the DC or SDO of Assam
• Aadhaar Card or any valid government-issued photo identity proof
• Category Certificate (SC / ST-H / ST-P / OBC / MOBC / EWS / Tea Garden Tribe) — if applicable; must be issued by the competent authority of Assam
• Character Certificate — from the Head of the institution last attended
• Medical Fitness Certificate — from a registered medical officer
• PwD Certificate — from a competent medical board, if claiming PwD reservation; must certify at least 40% disability
• Ex-Serviceman Certificate — if applicable
• Recent Passport-Size Photographs — at least six; white background, taken within the previous three months
• Counselling Registration Confirmation / Seat Allotment Letter — printed copy from the portal
• Counselling Fee Payment Receipt

How Much Money is Needed for Assam CEE Counselling 2026?

Two types of fees apply during Assam CEE 2026 counselling: a non-refundable registration fee paid upfront, and a seat acceptance fee paid after allotment. Plan for both to avoid last-minute disruption.

Non-Refundable Fees

The counselling registration fee is charged once at the time of online registration and is not refunded under any circumstances — including non-allotment, withdrawal, or absence from the process.

Refundable / Seat Acceptance Fees

A seat acceptance fee is required after allotment to confirm your seat. Unlike the registration fee, part of this amount may be refunded if you withdraw before the reporting deadline — however, once you report to and join the college, the fee is non-refundable.

Note: If you withdraw after accepting a seat, the seat acceptance fee is not fully refunded. Check the official DTE Assam refund policy in the counselling notification before deciding to withdraw.

Assam CEE 2026 Round-Wise Seat Allotment

Assam CEE 2026 counselling runs across four rounds. Seats not accepted or vacated after each round are carried forward and made available in the next round. The spot round serves as the final opportunity to fill seats that remain vacant after the three regular rounds.

Participating government engineering colleges confirmed under Assam CEE 2026 counselling include:

• Assam Engineering College (AEC), Guwahati
• Jorhat Engineering College (JEC), Jorhat
• Bineswar Brahma Engineering College (BBEC), Kokrajhar
• Dhemaji Engineering College (DEC), Dhemaji
• Dibrugarh University Institute of Engineering and Technology (DUIET), Dibrugarh
• Other DTE Assam-affiliated engineering institutions as notified in the official counselling brochure

Students who confirm (freeze) their seat in any regular round are not eligible to participate in the spot round for an upgrade. The spot round is exclusively for students who did not receive or accept any allotment in Rounds 1 through 3. Check DTE Assam’s official notification for spot-round eligibility conditions.

Upgrade vs Freeze vs Withdraw: What to Choose?

After each round of seat allotment, students who receive a seat must respond before the deadline. The three options available — Upgrade, Freeze, and Withdraw — each carry distinct consequences for subsequent rounds and fee refunds.

When to choose Upgrade: Choose Upgrade if your allotted seat is your 4th or 5th preference or lower, and there are higher-preference colleges or branches still in your locked list that may free up in the next round. Upgrading carries no risk — if no better seat is available, your current allotment is held.

When to choose Freeze: Choose Freeze if you are satisfied with your allotted seat, or if it matches one of your top two preferences. This eliminates the uncertainty of subsequent rounds and lets you focus on college reporting.

If you withdraw after accepting a seat, the seat acceptance fee is not fully refunded. Withdraw only if you have secured admission through another institution and have no intention of pursuing an Assam CEE seat in any round.