Assam JLEE 2027 (Joint Lateral Entry Examination) is the entrance test Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU) holds for diploma holders who want direct admission to the 3rd semester of B.Tech in Assam’s government engineering colleges. Dates are not announced yet. Based on 2026, the application is expected in May 2027 and the exam in June 2027.
Assam JLEE 2027
This page covers the Assam JLEE 2027 dates, application steps, eligibility, exam pattern and official downloads.
| Full name | Joint Lateral Entry Examination (JLEE), Assam |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Assam Science and Technology University (ASTU), Guwahati; counselling by DTE Assam |
| Exam level | State (Assam) |
| Courses / Purpose | Direct admission of diploma holders to 3rd semester B.Tech in Assam's government engineering colleges |
| Exam date | Expected June 2027 |
| Application | Expected May 2027, online only on ASTU's JLEE and JMEE portal |
| Application fee | Rs 2,000 for all candidates (2026 fee), paid through SBI Collect |
| Eligibility | Assam PRC holder with a 3-year engineering diploma, 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) |
| Mode | Offline, pen and paper (OMR) |
| Questions and marks | 100 MCQs, 400 marks, 3 hours: Maths 30, Basic Computer 10, Graphics 10, own branch 50 |
| Negative marking | 1 mark for each wrong answer (+4 for a correct answer) |
| Official website | astu.ac.in |
Assam JLEE 2027 Important Dates
ASTU has not announced the JLEE 2027 schedule, so the table shows expected months based on 2026, when the exam was held on 21 June 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| JLEE 2027 notification | May 2027 Expected |
| Online application | May 2027 Expected |
| Admit card download | June 2027 Expected |
| JLEE 2027 exam | June 2027 Expected |
| Provisional answer key | June 2027 Expected |
| Result and score card | July 2027 Expected |
| DTE Assam counselling | July 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for Assam JLEE 2027
You apply online on ASTU’s JLEE and JMEE login portal after the JLEE 2027 notification is released, which is expected in May 2027. The window is short: in 2026 the form was open only from 11 to 19 May 2026. ASTU does not accept paper forms or fees in cash.
Apply Online for Assam JLEE 2027
Applications for Assam JLEE 2027 are expected in May 2027.
- Read the JLEE 2027 notification on astu.ac.in and check that you meet the eligibility rules below.
- Register on the JLEE and JMEE login portal (astu.formsrec.in/ASTU_JMEE_JLEE/) and note your application number and password. You need them for the admit card, answer key challenge and score card.
- Fill in your personal, category and diploma details, including your diploma branch.
- Upload your photograph and signature as the portal instructs.
- Pay the fee through the SBI Collect link on the ASTU website before the last date. The payment status can take 1 to 2 days to show as successful.
- Print the submitted form and keep it. You must produce it at counselling, but do not post it to ASTU.
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| All candidates | Rs 2,000 (2026 fee, paid online through SBI Collect; the 2027 fee will be in the new notification) |
If your payment still shows as pending after 2 days, contact the helpline on the ASTU website at once. In 2026 ASTU answered JLEE exam queries only at [email protected].
Who can apply for Assam JLEE 2027?
You can take Assam JLEE 2027 if you are an Indian citizen and a permanent resident of Assam with a valid PRC, and you hold a 3-year engineering diploma from a recognised institute in Assam with the minimum marks below.
| Criterion | Requirement (JLEE 2026 counselling brochure) |
|---|---|
| Nationality and domicile | Indian citizen and permanent resident of Assam with a valid PRC issued by the Government of Assam |
| Qualifying diploma | Diploma of at least 3 years from a polytechnic of Assam under SCTE Assam, or from CIPET Guwahati, Assam Energy Institute Sivasagar or CIT Kokrajhar |
| Minimum marks | 45% in the diploma (40% for OBC/MOBC, SC, ST(P) and ST(H)) |
| SCTE CGPA | At least 4.94 CGPA for unreserved and 4.39 for reserved categories (conversion factor 9.125) |
| Rank | A valid JLEE rank is needed for admission |
These rules come from the DTE Assam brochure for JLEE 2026 counselling and may be revised for 2027. DTE checks your documents only at counselling, so confirm your eligibility before you pay the fee.
What is the Assam JLEE 2027 exam pattern?
Assam JLEE is a single 3-hour offline paper of 100 multiple choice questions, with half the questions on your own diploma branch. ASTU used the same question split in 2023 and 2026.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline, answers marked on an OMR sheet |
| Duration | 3 hours, one paper (11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in 2026) |
| Questions | 100 MCQs: Mathematics 30, Basic Computer Science 10, Engineering Graphics 10, Branch of Engineering 50 |
| Total marks | 400 |
| Marking | +4 for a correct answer, -1 for a wrong answer, 0 if more than one option is marked |
| Branch papers | A separate paper is set for each diploma branch, such as Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Chemical Engineering |
The topics in each section are explained on the Assam JLEE 2027 syllabus page.
Assam JLEE 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
- PDFAssam JLEE 2026 Notification (latest, ASTU) (8 May 2026)Official site · astu.ac.inOpen
- LINKASTU official website: astu.ac.inOfficial site · astu.ac.inOpen