Gauhati University

What are the cutoffs for Gauhati University in 2026?

For 2026, Gauhati University admits B.Tech students at its Gauhati University Institute of Science and Technology (GUIST) through two routes: JEE Main and the Assam Combined Entrance Examination (CEE), with Assam CEE 2026 scheduled for June 14, 2026. A maximum of 20% of B.Tech seats are filled from JEE Main qualified candidates, and admission via this mode requires a valid Assam Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC). Based on the most recent verified counselling data (2024), the headline JEE Main General category closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) was 45771 in the early round and stretched to 150500 in the final round, so a JEE Main All India Rank within roughly 45000-150000 has historically been competitive for the General category at GUIST.

GUIST currently runs five B.Tech programmes - Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE), Information Technology (IT), Biotechnology and Robotics - with a total intake of 180 seats, individual programmes ranging from 30 to 60 seats. Reserved-category aspirants enjoy markedly relaxed cutoffs: in 2024 the SC closing rank was 15334 and the ST closing rank was just 6458, far ahead of the General threshold.

Year-Wise Cutoff Trends (2024-2026)

The table below tracks Gauhati University's JEE Main B.Tech closing ranks across categories, comparing the verified 2024 figures against 2022 (the last fully documented prior cycle). It answers the core question every aspirant asks: "What closing rank do I need at GUIST for my category?" Read each row as the worst (highest) rank that still secured a seat in that category and year; a lower rank is always safer. The 2026 column reflects the expected band, since 2026 counselling is conducted at GUIST after the June 14, 2026 Assam CEE and JEE Main results.

The clear takeaway is that Gauhati University's General-category cutoff has loosened at the entry end - the early-round General closing rank improved from 94460 in 2022 to 45771 in 2024 - even as the final-round General cutoff extended out to 150500 as later rounds filled vacant seats. Reserved categories remain dramatically more accessible: an ST rank under 6500 or an SC rank under 15500 has consistently been enough, while OBC candidates need a rank near 36000-50000. EWS aspirants should target a rank well inside 16500 based on the 2024 close.

Course-Wise Cutoff at Gauhati University

Gauhati University does not set a single uniform cutoff - each B.Tech branch at GUIST closes at a different rank because demand for CSE, ECE and Civil differs sharply. The table below breaks down the verified 2024 General-category JEE Main closing ranks by branch so you can judge which programme matches your rank. Read it as a ranking of competitiveness: the lower the closing rank, the more sought-after the branch. CSE is the most competitive, while Civil and the final-round CSE seats absorb higher ranks.

The branch pattern at Gauhati University is consistent with national trends: CSE and ECE close at the tightest ranks (45771 and 53183 in the General category in 2024), while Civil Engineering accepts higher ranks (61195), making it the more reachable core branch for General candidates near the 60000 mark. Crucially, the 150500 final-round CSE figure shows that even General aspirants with a rank far above 100000 can still secure a CSE seat once spot rounds open, so candidates should not self-reject early.

Cutoff Trend Analysis

The Gauhati University B.Tech cutoff trend is best described as broadly stable at the reserved end and competitive-but-accessible at the General end. Comparing the verified data, the General CSE early-round close tightened from 94460 (2022) to 45771 (2024), signalling rising demand for the top branch, while the final-round General close of 150500 in 2024 confirms that vacant seats keep the effective ceiling high. For the SC category the closing rank moved from 7458 (2022) to 15334 (2024), and for ST from 2938 (2022) to 6458 (2024) - a mild loosening that still leaves these among the easiest routes in. OBC sat at 36000 in 2022 and 49633 in 2024, while EWS shifted from 6605 to 16415.

What this means practically: a General-category candidate with a JEE Main All India Rank inside 45000-55000 is well placed for CSE or ECE and almost certain for Civil; someone in the 60000-150000 band should still apply, banking on later rounds, especially for CSE and Civil. OBC aspirants should target a rank under 50000, SC under 15500, ST under 6500 and EWS under 16500 to feel secure. Because only 20% of GUIST seats run through JEE Main and a valid Assam PRC is mandatory for this quota, the remaining seats are filled via Assam CEE - so candidates without strong JEE ranks should also sit the CEE on June 14, 2026 as a parallel route.