Assam CEE 2026 Final Answer Key Released; Four Questions Dropped, Bonus Marks Awarded to All Candidates

The Assam Science and Technological University (ASTU) has published the final answer key for the Assam Combined Entrance Examination (CEE) 2026 on its official website. This final version was made after looking at the objections people had about the initial answer key. Four questions were removed from the exam paper, and all students who took the test will get four extra marks for each of these dropped questions. The Assam CEE is held every year by ASTU to help students get into BTech programs at various engineering colleges in Assam. About 2,000 engineering seats are filled through this state-level exam.

Assam CEE 2026 Final Answer Key: Key Highlights

How to download the Assam CEE 2026 final answer key?

Follow these steps to get the final answer key PDF:

1. Go to the official ASTU website at astu.ac.in.
2. Look for the "CEE 2026 News and Notifications" section on the homepage.
3. Click on the link that says "Assam CEE 2026 Final Answer Key."
4. The answer key will open in a viewer.
5. You can download or print the document for future use.

What Are the Bonus Marks for Dropped Questions?

The final answer key says that four questions were removed after considering the feedback on the initial key.
This means that every student who appeared in the exam will get four bonus marks for each of the dropped questions. The updated scores and ranks have already been reflected in the Assam CEE 2026 result and rank card.

How to Download the Assam CEE 2026 Rank Card?

The results and rank cards for Assam CEE 2026 were announced on June 26, 2026. To download your rank card, do the following:

1. Go to the rank card portal at astu.formsrec.in.
2. Enter your application number, mobile number, or email ID that you used for registration.
3. Enter your password and click on submit.
4. Your rank card will appear on the screen.
5. Download and save a printed copy for the counseling process.

Assam CEE 2026 Counselling: What Comes Next?

The counseling schedule for Assam CEE 2026 will be announced soon on the official ASTU website. The registration process is expected to start in July 2026. The counseling will be in four rounds, including one final round, to assign admission to nearly 2,000 BTech seats across nine engineering colleges in Assam.

Action Plan for Candidates

1. Open the final answer key on astu.ac.in and check your answers.
2. Log in to astu.formsrec.in and download your rank card.
3. Keep a copy of your rank card as a soft file and a printed copy.
4. Be ready with your Class 10 and 12 marksheets and ID proof.
5. Keep checking the ASTU notifications page for the counseling schedule.