The Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU) is set to release the Assam Combined Entrance Examination (CEE) 2026 Provisional Answer Key today, June 14, 2026, on its official website. Candidates who appeared for the engineering entrance examination will be able to download the answer key and evaluate their performance before the declaration of the final results.

The provisional answer key will allow candidates to compare their responses with the officially published solutions and estimate their probable scores. ASTU has also provided an opportunity for candidates to raise objections if they find any discrepancies in the answer key.
The Assam CEE 2026 examination was conducted successfully across designated centres in the state. The entrance examination serves as the gateway for admission to undergraduate engineering programmes offered by participating institutions in Assam.
With the publication of the provisional answer key, candidates can review the official responses and calculate their expected scores using the prescribed marking scheme.
| Event | Details |
| Exam Name | Assam Combined Entrance Examination (CEE) 2026 |
| Conducting Authority | Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU) |
| Answer Key Release Date: | June 14, 2026 |
| Objection Deadline | June 16, 2026 (6:00 PM) |
| Official Website | astu.ac.in |
| Exam Timing | 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
ASTU has provided a facility for candidates to challenge the provisional answer key if they believe any answer has been incorrectly published.
Candidates who identify discrepancies can submit objections along with supporting evidence within the stipulated timeline.
Candidates are advised to submit objections only with valid academic references or supporting documents.
To help candidates estimate their scores accurately, ASTU has reiterated the official marking pattern.
Marks Distribution
Candidates should carefully apply the marking scheme while calculating their probable scores from the provisional answer key.
Students can estimate their marks using the following formula:
Estimated Score = (Number of Correct Answers × 4) - (Number of Incorrect Answers × 1)
No deduction will be made for questions left unanswered.
This score will only be indicative and may differ from the final result after consideration of valid objections and publication of the final answer key.
ASTU has clarified that the Assam CEE 2026 Result will be prepared strictly on the basis of the final verified answer key.
After reviewing all candidate objections, subject experts will evaluate the challenges and make corrections wherever necessary. The revised answer key will then be published as the final answer key.
The final result and merit list will be prepared using the corrected answers only.
Candidates can follow these steps:
Step 1: Visit the official ASTU website.
Step 2: Click on the link titled "Assam CEE 2026 Provisional Answer Key."
Step 3: Select the relevant question paper set if applicable.
Step 4: Download the answer key PDF.
Step 5: Compare responses with the answer key.
Step 6: Calculate estimated scores using the official marking scheme.
Candidates wishing to challenge answers should:
Late submissions may not be accepted.
The Assam CEE 2026 Provisional Answer Key is being released today, June 14, 2026, enabling candidates to evaluate their performance and estimate their scores before the result announcement. ASTU has also opened the objection window until June 16, 2026, giving candidates an opportunity to challenge any discrepancies. Aspirants are advised to carefully review the answer key, calculate their expected marks using the official marking scheme, and submit objections within the prescribed timeline if required.