Summary: Gauhati University Institute of Science and Technology (GUIST) will hold first-round B.Tech counselling and admission on July 24, 2026. JEE Main candidates must report at 10:00 AM and Assam CEE candidates at 12:00 noon. Eligible candidates must attend in person with a printed application, original documents and the prescribed fees.
Key highlights
- Counselling takes place at GUIST on July 24.
- JEE Main reporting time is 10:00 AM; Assam CEE reporting time is 12:00 noon.
- JEE Main cut-off score: 70 for UR/OBC-NCL/SC/EWS and 50 for STP.
- Assam CEE cut-off score: UR 101, OBC-NCL/SC 76, STP 50, STH 38 and EWS 100.
- The admission fee is Rs 28,980 plus a non-refundable Rs 1,000 counselling fee.
Important dates and reporting times
| Candidate group | Date and time |
|---|---|
| JEE Main 2026 candidates | July 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM |
| Assam CEE 2026 candidates | July 24, 2026 at 12:00 noon |
| Venue | Gauhati University Institute of Science and Technology |
Who is affected?
The notice applies to applicants whose JEE Main or Assam CEE score meets the stated first-round cut-off. Assam Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) is mandatory. OBC applicants must also produce a valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate issued by the competent authority.
Required student action
Report physically at GUIST at the correct time with a printout of the Samarth application, all required original documents and funds for the admission and counselling fees. Seat allocation will depend on score, preferences, eligibility, document verification and seat availability.
Step-by-step instructions
- Compare your valid JEE Main or Assam CEE score with the category cut-off.
- Download and print the application submitted through the Samarth portal.
- Prepare all original academic, identity, category and residence documents.
- Carry the Assam PRC and, where applicable, a valid OBC-NCL certificate.
- Reach GUIST before the reporting time assigned to your entrance examination.
- Complete document verification and preference-based counselling.
- If allotted a seat, use the activated Samarth payment link and save the receipt.
What happens if the deadline is missed?
An otherwise eligible applicant who does not attend counselling at the specified date, time and venue will not be processed in this round. A later round will occur only if seats remain vacant and GUIST issues another official notice.
FAQ
Is the counselling fee refundable?
No. The official notice describes the Rs 1,000 counselling fee as non-refundable.
Can photocopies replace original documents?
No. The notice requires original-document verification and warns that candidature can be cancelled if required originals are not produced.
