Assam Combined Entrance Examination (CEE) 2027
Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU), Guwahati
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Overview
Assam CEE is ASTU's entrance test for B.Tech admission in Assam's engineering colleges; dates for the 2027 cycle are not announced yet. Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU), Guwahati, only conducts the examination (officially the Combined Entrance Examination, CEE); counselling is run by the State Council for Technical Education Assam through the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE). The 2026 edition (CEE-2026, session 2026-27) was a single offline OMR paper held on 14 June 2026 at nine centres in Assam. The brochure gives no candidate or seat numbers and tells applicants to get seat details from DTE Assam.
Assam CEE at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU), Guwahati; counselling by DTE Assam |
| Level | Undergraduate entrance for the first semester of four-year B.Tech programmes |
| Purpose | Admission to B.Tech programmes in the colleges of Assam |
| Mode | Offline, OMR-based single paper |
| Frequency | One sitting per cycle (14 June 2026 in the 2026 cycle) |
| Duration | 3 hours (11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in 2026) |
| Questions | 120 multiple-choice questions: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, 40 each |
| Languages | English and Assamese |
| Application fee (2026) | ₹1,500, paid online; not refundable |
| Exam centres (2026) | Bongaigaon, Dibrugarh, Guwahati, Jorhat, Lakhimpur, Nagaon, Nalbari, Silchar and Tezpur |
| Official website | astu.ac.in |
Important dates (CEE 2027)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications open | Not announced yet |
| Applications close | Not announced yet |
| Correction window | Not announced yet (2026: data editable until the last date of submission, no later corrections) |
| Admit card | Not announced yet |
| Exam | Not announced yet |
| Provisional answer key and challenge window | Not announced yet |
| Result and rank card | Not announced yet |
| Counselling | Dates set by DTE Assam, not announced yet |
2026 cycle for reference: online application 16 to 31 March 2026 as first announced, extended to 3 April 2026 with fee payment until 6 April 2026 (notice of 31 March 2026); admit cards 26 May to 4 June 2026 (tentative); exam on 14 June 2026 (Sunday), 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; a provisional answer key was published after the exam, followed by the final answer key and rank cards.
Rank and counselling
The CEE rank is based on total marks in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry; ties are broken by marks in Mathematics, then Physics, then Chemistry, then date of birth and alphabetical order of name. ASTU does not conduct counselling and does not verify certificates; the counselling authority checks qualification and category certificates, and DTE Assam issues the counselling guidelines.
Sources: CEE-2026 Information Brochure; ASTU notification of 27 February 2026; Extension notice of 31 March 2026; Provisional Answer Key, CEE-2026; CEE-2026 application portal. Checked on 5 October 2026.
Conducting Body
Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU), Guwahati
Category
Other
Level
National
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application opens | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Application closes | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Exam date | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
Eligibility Criteria
Criteria below are as per the CEE-2026 information brochure. A new brochure is issued for each cycle, and DTE Assam publishes the counselling guidelines.
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian citizen |
| Domicile | Permanent resident of Assam with a valid PRC; the Central Government Employee quota is for children of Central Government or Central PSU employees posted in Assam for less than 20 years who are not Assam residents |
| Qualifying exam | HSC (10+2 or equivalent) passed in a single sitting, without grace marks in the mandatory subjects, with separate pass marks in theory and practical |
| Mandatory subjects (Annexure B) | Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial and Production, Instrumentation: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Electrical, Computer Science, Power Electronics and Instrumentation, Electronics and Telecommunication: Physics, Mathematics and one more listed subject (for example Chemistry, Computer Science, Electronics, Biology) |
| Minimum marks | 45% (40% for reserved categories) in the qualifying exam subjects taken together |
| Alternative routes | 3-year Diploma in Engineering and Technology under the State Council for Technical Education, Assam, with 45% (40% reserved); or a B.Sc. degree with 45% (40% reserved) and 10+2 with Mathematics |
| Age | At least 17 years on 31 December 2026 (CEE-2026); no upper age limit |
| Other | Good moral character (certificate from the head of the institute last attended) and physical and mental fitness (certificate from a medical officer or practitioner), to be submitted |
- Reserved categories are OBC, MOBC, SC, ST(P) and ST(H); OBC and MOBC candidates need a valid non-creamy layer certificate from the competent authority of Assam; for persons with disabilities the required percentage is that of the original category.
- 5% of B.Tech/B.E. seats in government engineering colleges of Assam are reserved for students who studied Classes 7 to 10 in government schools under SEBA and Classes 11 and 12 in state government schools or colleges under AHSEC (now merged into the Assam State School Education Board).
Source: CEE-2026 Information Brochure, section 14 and Annexure B (2026 cycle).
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 40 | 160 |
| Physics | 40 | 160 |
| Chemistry | 40 | 160 |
| Total | 120 | 480 |
- Mode: offline; answers are marked on an OMR sheet with a black ball pen and checked by computer, with no manual re-checking or re-evaluation.
- Duration: a single paper of 3 hours (11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in 2026).
- Marking: 4 marks for each correct answer and 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer; marking more than one answer counts as wrong. The 480-mark total is 120 questions at 4 marks each.
- Question types and language: multiple-choice questions, in English and Assamese; question booklets come in sets A, B, C and D.
- Answer key: a provisional answer key is published; challenges are accepted online only, at ₹500 per question, refunded if the challenge is sustained; results follow the final answer key.
- Syllabus basis: Assam State School Education Board, Division II (Higher Secondary).
Source: CEE-2026 Information Brochure, general information and instructions to candidates (2026 cycle).
Syllabus
Basis of the paper
- CEE-2026 was conducted as per the syllabus of the Assam State School Education Board, Division II (Higher Secondary Division).
- Subjects: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, 40 questions each.
- The information brochure does not list chapters or units, and no separate topic list was found on the ASTU site.
Source: CEE-2026 Information Brochure, general information, points 2 and 5 (2026 cycle).
How to Apply for Assam Combined Entrance Examination (CEE) 2027
- Register on the CEE application portal, log in with the candidate credentials and fill in the application form.
- Upload a recent electronic photograph (JPG/JPEG, 25 to 35 kB, height 250 to 350 pixels, width 150 to 220 pixels, taken within two months) and a scanned signature (JPG/JPEG, 15 to 30 kB, height 100 to 180 pixels, width 150 to 220 pixels).
- Review or edit the form; data can be edited until the last date of submission, and no correction or change of category is accepted afterwards.
- Pay the application fee online by debit card, credit card or net banking, only through the link on the ASTU application portal.
- Save the application report (acknowledgement) and take a printout to produce at counselling; keep the same mobile number and email until counselling is complete.
- Download the admit card from the ASTU website (2026: 26 May to 4 June, tentative) with the application number or mobile number and password.
| Category | Application fee (2026) |
|---|---|
| All candidates | ₹1,500 (not refundable) |
- Needed at the time of applying: a valid email ID and mobile number, a debit or credit card or net-banking account, a photograph and a signature.
- Education and category certificates are not uploaded; the counselling authority verifies them.
- On exam day: admit card, a valid original photo ID and a black ball pen.
Source: CEE-2026 Information Brochure, sections 6 to 15 and application portal (2026 cycle). The 2026 deadline of 31 March was extended to 3 April 2026 (fee until 6 April 2026) by the notice of 31 March 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts Assam Combined Entrance Examination (CEE) 2027?
Assam Combined Entrance Examination (CEE) 2027 is conducted by Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU), Guwahati.
What is the eligibility for Assam Combined Entrance Examination (CEE) 2027?
Criteria below are as per the CEE-2026 information brochure. A new brochure is issued for each cycle, and DTE Assam publishes the counselling guidelines. Criterion Requirement Nationality Indian citizen Domicile Permanent resident of Assam with a valid PRC; the Central Government Employee quota is for children of Central Government or Central PSU employees posted in Assam for less than 20 years who are not Assam residents Qualifying exam HSC (10+2 or equivalent) passed in a single sitting…
What is the exam pattern of Assam Combined Entrance Examination (CEE) 2027?
Subject Questions Marks Mathematics 40 160 Physics 40 160 Chemistry 40 160 Total 120 480 Mode: offline; answers are marked on an OMR sheet with a black ball pen and checked by computer, with no manual re-checking or re-evaluation. Duration: a single paper of 3 hours (11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in 2026). Marking: 4 marks for each correct answer and 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer; marking more than one answer counts as wrong. The 480-mark total is 120 questions at 4 marks each. Question…
What is the syllabus of Assam Combined Entrance Examination (CEE) 2027?
Basis of the paper CEE-2026 was conducted as per the syllabus of the Assam State School Education Board, Division II (Higher Secondary Division). Subjects: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, 40 questions each. The information brochure does not list chapters or units, and no separate topic list was found on the ASTU site. Source: CEE-2026 Information Brochure , general information, points 2 and 5 (2026 cycle).
How do I apply for Assam Combined Entrance Examination (CEE) 2027?
Register on the CEE application portal, log in with the candidate credentials and fill in the application form. Upload a recent electronic photograph (JPG/JPEG, 25 to 35 kB, height 250 to 350 pixels, width 150 to 220 pixels, taken within two months) and a scanned signature (JPG/JPEG, 15 to 30 kB, height 100 to 180 pixels, width 150 to 220 pixels). Review or edit the form; data can be edited until the last date of submission, and no correction or change of category is accepted afterwards. Pay…
What is the official website of Assam Combined Entrance Examination (CEE) 2027?
The official website is https://astu.ac.in/.