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For the 2026-2027 academic session, approximately 2,100+ B.Tech seats are available across Assam’s government engineering colleges via the Assam CEE. Top-tier institutes like Assam Engineering College (AEC) and Jorhat Engineering College (JEC) account for nearly 40% of the total intake, with core branches like Civil and Mechanical Engineering remaining the most competitive.
Detailed Seat Matrix Table: Government Engineering Colleges 2026
The following table provides a searchable breakdown of seats by branch and college. This data is essential for choice-filling during the DTE Assam counseling process.
| College Name | Branch | Intake | Estd. |
| Assam Engineering College (AEC) | Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, ETE, CSE, Instrumentation, IPE | 448 | 1955 |
| Jorhat Engineering College (JEC) | Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, CSE | 347 | 1960 |
| Jorhat Inst. of Science & Tech (JIST) | Civil, Mechanical, PEI, ETC | 264 | 1971 |
| Bineswar Brahma Engg. College (BBEC) | Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, CSE | 264 | 2008 |
| Barak Valley Engg. College (BVEC) | Civil, Mechanical, ETE, CSE | 264 | 2017 |
| Golaghat Engineering College (GEC) | Civil, Mechanical, Chemical | 198 | 2018 |
| Dhemaji Engineering College (DEC) | Civil, Mechanical, CSE | 198 | 2020 |
| Kokrajhar Engineering College (KEC) | Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, CSE | 264 | 2021 |
Note: Branch abbreviations used: ETE (Electronics & Telecommunication), CSE (Computer Science), IPE (Industrial & Production), PEI (Power Electronics & Instrumentation).
Reservation Policy: Quotas & Special Categories
The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Assam, follows a strict reservation policy. Beyond the primary caste-based quotas, several “hidden” seats are reserved for specific communities.
Category-wise Percentage
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 7%
- Scheduled Tribes – Plains (ST-P): 10%
- Scheduled Tribes – Hills (ST-H): 5%
- OBC/MOBC: 15% (Varies by latest govt. notification)
The “Special Quota” Advantage
- Moran/Motak Communities: 1 seat per college is typically reserved.
- Tea Garden Labour Community (TGLC): 1 seat per college.
- Ex-Servicemen: 1 seat per college.
- Freedom Fighters: 2 seats each in AEC and JEC; 1 in JIST.
- Sports/NCC: 1 seat per college for state/national level achievers.
Fee Structure Comparison: Govt vs. Private
Financial planning is crucial as the gap between government and private ASTU-affiliated colleges is significant.
| Fee Component | Government Colleges (AEC/JEC) | Private Colleges (Affiliated) |
| Admission Fee (One-time) | ₹1,500 – ₹2,500 | ₹10,000 – ₹25,000 |
| Annual Tuition Fee | ₹10,000 – ₹12,000 | ₹80,000 – ₹1,25,000 |
| Total 4-Year Cost (Approx.) | ₹60,000 – ₹80,000 | ₹4.5 Lakhs – ₹6 Lakhs |
| Hostel Fees (Per Semester) | ₹3,000 – ₹5,000 | ₹25,000 – ₹40,000 |
The IndCareer Edge: Insider Placement Insights
While AEC and JEC are the “Big Two,” JIST Jorhat has recently seen a surge in placements for its Power Electronics & Instrumentation (PEI) branch due to proximity to the Numaligarh Refinery and OIL sectors.
- Expert Tip: If you miss CSE in AEC, prioritize Instrumentation at JEC or JIST. The curriculum overlap with Electronics is high, and PSU recruitment in Assam heavily favors these specialized branches.
Interactive FAQ
Approximately 340+ seats are available for Computer Science & Engineering across the 8 state government colleges.
There is a small “All India Quota” (approx. 5-10% in some branches), but over 90% of seats are strictly reserved for Assam CEE rank holders with valid PRCs.
No, Lateral Entry (Diplomas to 2nd year) has a separate seat matrix, usually 10% of the total intake plus any vacant seats from the previous year.
Assam Engineering College (Guwahati) has the highest intake with 448 seats across 8 disciplines.
Yes, roughly 7 seats are reserved for children of Central Govt./PSU employees posted in Assam for at least one year.
Assam CEE
Assam CEE is the state-level Engineering entrance exam. Organized by ASTU, Assam CEE exam is for admission to B.Tech courses in the Engineering Colleges of Assam. The Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU) will announce the Assam Common Entrance Examination (Assam CEE) exam date, The application form on its official website is astu.ac.in.
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Assam CEE An Overview
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | Assam CEE |
| Full Form | Assam Common Entrance Examination |
| Study material Here | Assam CEE |
| Similar Exams | Engineering Entrance Exams |
| Official Body for Exam | ASTU |
| Full Name of Body | Assam Science and Technology University |
| Level of Examination | State Level |
| States of Region Where Institutes Accepting Exam Scores Are | Assam |
| Exam Official Website | astu.ac.in |
| Courses Where Admission Is Through This Exam | B.Tech |
| Colleges Where Admission Is Through This Exam | Engineering Colleges of Assam |