The Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Civil Engineering at Jorhat Institute of Science and Technology (JIST), Jorhat, Assam is a 4-year full-time undergraduate engineering programme offered by the Department of Civil Engineering, affiliated with Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU), Guwahati. JIST is a government institution established in 1971 and recognised by AICTE, spread across a 65-acre campus at Sotai, Chenijan, Jorhat. The programme covers structural engineering, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, environmental engineering, fluid mechanics, and construction management, equipping graduates with applied technical skills for industry and government roles. Admission is through Assam CEE merit rank via DTE Assam online counselling.
📋 Admission Status: B.Tech admissions at JIST for 2026-27 are conducted through DTE Assam online counselling based on Assam CEE 2026 rank. Assam CEE 2026 is scheduled for June 14, 2026. Counselling and seat allotment are typically held in July-August 2026. Monitor jist.ac.in and the DTE Assam portal for updated schedules and document verification dates.
Key Points
- Government institution under Govt. of Assam; AICTE-approved B.Tech programmes affiliated with ASTU Guwahati
- 66 seats per branch; admission strictly through Assam CEE rank and DTE Assam counselling
- Annual institutional fee of INR 9,760; one of the most affordable engineering programmes in Assam
- Residential campus with hostel facilities; hostel fee INR 11,000 per semester (optional)
- NAAC-accredited institution; first college in NE India to receive NAAC accreditation (1999)
JIST B.Tech Civil Engineering Fees
| Component | Amount (INR) |
|---|
| Annual Tuition and Institutional Fee | INR 9,760 |
| Hostel Fee (optional, per semester) | INR 11,000 |
| Total Fees (4 Years, excluding hostel) | INR 39,040 |
- Full 4-year programme fee at JIST is INR 39,040 total.
- Optional hostel: INR 11,000 per semester, charged separately from tuition.
- DTE counselling token of INR 10,000 adjusted against first-semester fee.
JIST B.Tech Civil Engineering Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Assam CEE 2026 Registration End | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Assam CEE 2026 Exam Date | June 14, 2026 |
| DTE Assam Counselling (Tentative) | July-August 2026 |
| Document Verification and Admission (Tentative) | August 2026 |
| Session Commencement (Tentative) | August-September 2026 |
Entrance Exam Dates
| Exam | Registration End | Exam Date | Result |
|---|
| Assam CEE | Mar 31, 2026 | June 14, 2026 | June-July 2026 |
- Register on DTE Assam portal; complete online choice-filling for branch preference.
- Only permanent Assam residents are eligible for JIST via CEE counselling.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
Eligibility Criteria
- 10+2 pass with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English as regular subjects from AHSEC or an equivalent recognised board
- Minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (45% for SC candidates; 40% for ST candidates)
- Valid Assam CEE 2026 rank obtained through DTE Assam examination
- Indian citizen and permanent resident of Assam
- Age between 17 and 21 years as of August 1, 2026 (relaxation applicable for SC/ST candidates)
- Lateral entry (2nd year): 3-year Polytechnic Diploma from an AICTE-recognised institution with minimum 50% aggregate (45% for SC, 40% for ST)
Admission Process
- Appear in Assam CEE 2026 conducted by DTE Assam (exam date: June 14, 2026)
- Register on the DTE Assam online counselling portal after CEE results are declared
- Fill in institute and branch preferences online during the choice-filling window
- Report for document verification at the designated DTE Assam help centre and pay token money of INR 10,000
- Receive seat allotment, report to JIST, pay balance institutional fee, and complete enrollment formalities
✓ Opt for this if
- Assam residents seeking government-funded, AICTE-approved engineering education at very low cost
- Students targeting PSU and government technical roles across NE India
- Candidates preferring a residential campus environment in upper Assam
- Students open to regional placements in Assam’s infrastructure and public sector
- Those comfortable with merit-based admission through Assam CEE without private college premium fees
✗ Skip if
- Candidates from outside Assam (programme restricted to Assam domicile via CEE counselling)
- Students targeting large-scale private sector campus placements at national companies
- Those seeking IIT/NIT-level research infrastructure or industry tie-ups
- Candidates needing programmes available through national-level JEE Main counselling
JIST B.Tech Civil Engineering Scholarships 2026
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST) | Up to INR 54,000/year | SC/ST students with family income below INR 2.5 lakh; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| OBC Post-Matric Scholarship | Varies | OBC students with family income below INR 1 lakh; apply at scholarships.gov.in |
| Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | Varies | Minority community students with 50%+ marks and family income below INR 2.5 lakh |
| Govt. of Assam Social Welfare Scholarships | Varies | ST/SC/OBC domicile students; administered through DHE Assam portal |
- JIST has a Scholarship Nodal Officer for NSP-linked central scholarships.
- BPL students may avail reduced fees under Assam government provisions.
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