AAU CET 2026 Scorecard Out – Download Merit List Category Wise at admission.aau.ac.in

AAU CET 2026 scorecard and category-wise merit list have been released at admission.aau.ac.in — and if you appeared for the Assam Agricultural University Common Entrance Test held on July 18–19, 2026, this is the only guide you need right now. Your percentile score, overall merit rank, and category rank are live on the portal. Counselling will follow within days. This guide is for every Assam agriculture aspirant — UR, OBC-MOBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD, and HFC — who wants to know exactly where they stand and what happens next.

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What Is the AAU CET 2026 Scorecard and Why It Matters

The AAU CET 2026 scorecard is your official result document issued by Assam Agricultural University after the Common Entrance Test for Undergraduate (CET-UG-AAU26) conducted on July 18 and July 19, 2026 — jointly administered by AAU and Assam Veterinary and Fisheries University (AVFU). It is the single document that determines your eligibility for counselling, your category rank, and ultimately your shot at a seat in any of AAU’s seven undergraduate programmes.

Unlike many national entrance exams, AAU does not publish a raw-score result. Your scorecard reflects a percentile rank calculated across all sessions and test centres — this ensures candidates from different shifts are compared on a level playing field. The category-wise merit list, released alongside the scorecard, ranks you within your specific reservation category (UR, OBC-MOBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD, or HFC). Your position in that list — not your raw marks — determines whether you get a counselling call.

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Based on the 2025 pattern — where scorecards were released on July 15, 2025 and the first merit list went live on July 17, 2025 — the 2026 scorecard and merit list are now available at admission.aau.ac.in. Counselling for the 2026–27 academic session is expected to begin within 1–2 weeks.

How to Download AAU CET 2026 Scorecard — Step-by-Step

Downloading your scorecard takes under 3 minutes if you have your credentials ready. Here is the exact process to access your CET-UG-AAU26 result:

1. Visit the official AAU admission portal: admission.aau.ac.in
2. Click on \”Sign In\” on the homepage.
3. Enter your Application Number and Password created during registration.
4. On your candidate dashboard, look for the \”Result / Scorecard\” section or \”Download CET-UG-AAU 2026 Score Card\” link.
5. Click the download link — your scorecard PDF will open showing your total percentile, subject-wise scores (Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology), overall merit rank, and category rank.
6. Save the PDF and take at least 3 printed copies — you will need originals at the counselling venue.
7. Separately, check the Merit List PDF tab to confirm your name appears in the round currently published for your category.

✅ Pro Tip
Do not rely on third-party websites to check your result. Only admission.aau.ac.in carries the official, legally valid scorecard. If you face login issues, use the \”Forgot Password\” option with your registered mobile number. Server traffic is highest in the first 24 hours — try early morning or late night if the portal is slow.

AAU CET 2026 Category-Wise Merit List — What It Contains and How to Read It

The AAU CET 2026 category-wise merit list is a ranked PDF document published on admission.aau.ac.in listing candidates in descending order of their percentile score, separated by reservation category and faculty. Separate lists are prepared for each category — UR (General), OBC-MOBC, SC, ST (Plains), ST (Hills), EWS, PwBD, and HFC (Higher Fee Category/NRI). Each list shows the candidate’s name, application number, roll number, percentile score, and merit rank within that category.

This is the critical document for counselling. Your category rank on the merit list — not your overall rank — decides whether you receive a counselling call in Round 1. Candidates ranked higher in their category list are called first. If they don’t confirm their seat, the list moves down and subsequent rounds open up.

How AAU CET 2026 Percentile Ranking Works — The System Explained

The AAU CET 2026 percentile system is AAU’s method of ensuring fair comparison among candidates who appeared across three different sessions and 18 exam centres spanning Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Tezpur, Kokrajhar, Silchar, and Guwahati. Because question difficulty can vary slightly between sessions, raw marks are converted into percentile scores using a normalisation formula — similar to how JEE Main and other multi-session exams work.

Your percentile represents the percentage of candidates who scored equal to or below you. A percentile of 80 means you outperformed 80% of all test-takers across all sessions. Your scorecard shows this breakdown subject-wise (Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology — 40 questions each, 160 total) and as a combined total percentile. The merit rank assigned to you is directly derived from this total percentile, with category rank calculated within your reservation pool.

AAU CET 2026 Reservation Categories — Who Gets What Percentage of Seats

Assam Agricultural University’s seat reservation follows both Assam State Government reservation policy and central government norms under the Constitution (103rd Amendment) Act, 2019. Candidates must belong to the category they apply under and must possess valid, countersigned certificates at the time of counselling — not just at the time of application.

• 🎓 Unreserved / General (UR): All candidates compete; minimum 50% in Class 12 required
• 🌿 OBC / More OBC (MOBC): Includes Tea Garden Labourer (TGL), Moran, Motak, Koch Rajbongshi, Tai Ahom, and Chutia communities; OBC-NCL certificate mandatory
• 📋 Scheduled Castes (SC): 40% minimum marks in Class 12; SC certificate countersigned by DC/SDO Civil required
• 🏡 Scheduled Tribes Plains (STP) & Hills (STH): 40% minimum marks; ST certificate from District Administration required
• 💼 Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): As per 103rd Amendment; EWS certificate from competent authority; family income below Rs. 8 lakh per annum
• ♿ Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD): Disability certificate from government-authorised medical board
• 🌍 Higher Fee Category (HFC) / NRI: PRC requirement waived; higher fee applicable; separate seat matrix

How the AAU CET 2026 Cutoff Actually Works — No Single Fixed Number

The most important thing to understand about the AAU CET 2026 cutoff: AAU does not publish one universal cutoff mark. Your real cutoff is the percentile of the last candidate admitted within your specific category, for your specific course and faculty, in that particular merit-list round. This number differs across courses, categories, campuses, and years — making any third-party \”expected cutoff table\” unreliable as a definitive guide.

The following factors determine where your effective cutoff lands:

• 📊 Course demand: B.Sc. Agriculture at the Jorhat main campus consistently sees higher effective cutoffs than B.Sc. Sericulture or B.Sc. Community Science at affiliated colleges
• 🏛️ Faculty competition: B.V.Sc. (Veterinary Science) is extremely competitive; B.F.Sc. (Fishery Science) has comparatively lower effective cutoffs
• 🧮 Category pool size: The more candidates in your category, the higher the effective cutoff
• 📅 Round number: Cutoffs typically ease in Round 2 and Round 3 as top-ranked candidates take seats elsewhere
• 👥 Total applicant count for 2026: Higher applicant numbers push effective cutoffs upward

The only reliable way to know your actual standing: check your category rank on the official merit list at admission.aau.ac.in and compare it against the total seats available in your target faculty-category combination in the Information Bulletin.

Who Should Check the AAU CET 2026 Merit List Right Now

This guide is most immediately relevant if you fall into any of these profiles:

• 🎓 Candidates who appeared for AAU CET UG on July 18–19, 2026 and are waiting to download their scorecard and merit rank
• 📊 Students trying to assess their counselling chances based on percentile ranking before seats fill up
• 👩‍🌾 SC/ST/OBC-MOBC/EWS candidates who need to verify their certificate is in the correct format before counselling
• 🏡 Assam-domicile students relying on PRC-based eligibility for state-quota seat allotment
• 🐄 Aspirants for Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc.), Horticulture, Sericulture, Fishery Science, or Community Science who mistakenly believe the cutoff is uniform across all faculties
• 🔁 Candidates who also appeared for ICAR AIEEA 2026 and want to compare their AAU CET rank to decide which route to pursue
• 👨‍👩‍👧 Parents and guardians helping candidates navigate the counselling logistics and document requirements
• 🧑‍🏫 Career counsellors advising Assam-based Class 12 science students on agriculture college admission prospects

AAU CET 2026 Counselling Process — Step-by-Step Guide

AAU’s counselling process for 2026–27 is expected to begin within 1–2 weeks of merit list publication. The university conducts counselling and seat allotment in multiple rounds until all seats are filled. Based on the 2025 pattern, here is how the process typically unfolds:

1. Scorecard & Merit List Release: Percentile-based scorecards and category-wise merit lists are published on admission.aau.ac.in. Download your scorecard immediately and confirm your category rank.
2. Counselling Call Notification: AAU notifies shortlisted candidates of their counselling date, time, and venue via the admission portal and registered email/SMS. Check the portal daily — notifications can come with short notice.
3. Document Verification (Round 1): Shortlisted candidates report to the designated venue (typically Jorhat campus or AAU-designated centres) with original documents and photocopies. Failure to report forfeits your slot.
4. Course/Faculty Choice: Based on your merit rank and available seats, you confirm preference for faculty and campus.
5. Provisional Seat Allotment: AAU allots a seat based on your rank, category, and choice availability.
6. Admission Fee Payment: Pay the requisite first-semester fee (check current fee structure in AAU’s Information Bulletin at aau.ac.in) to confirm your allotted seat.
7. Subsequent Merit List Rounds: Seats vacated by non-joining candidates are filled through Round 2 and Round 3 lists. Dates are announced on the portal — monitor actively.
8. Final Reporting & Enrolment: Admitted candidates physically report to their allotted faculty/college to complete enrolment and begin the 2026–27 academic session.

Documents Required for AAU CET 2026 Counselling

Carry both originals and at least 2 sets of self-attested photocopies. Missing even one document can result in provisional seat cancellation:

• 📄 AAU CET 2026 Admit Card (original or printout)
• 📄 AAU CET 2026 Scorecard (printed from admission.aau.ac.in)
• 📄 Class 10 marksheet and pass certificate (for age proof)
• 📄 Class 12 marksheet and pass certificate (qualifying exam)
• 📄 Category Certificate — SC/ST/OBC-MOBC/EWS as applicable, countersigned by DC/SDO or competent authority
• 📄 Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) of Assam — mandatory for state-quota seats; HFC/NRI category exempt
• 📄 Medical Fitness Certificate from a registered medical officer
• 📄 Valid Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) ID — UGC mandatory; no ABC ID means ineligible for counselling regardless of rank
• 📄 Recent passport-size photographs (minimum 6, colour, white background)
• 📄 Online application fee payment receipt (Rs. 1,500)
• 📄 Migration Certificate (if you studied Class 12 outside Assam)

AAU CET 2026 vs ICAR AIEEA Route — Which Admission Path Is Better?

Many candidates simultaneously appear for AAU CET and use ICAR AIEEA scores for admission. Understanding the differences helps you prioritise your counselling strategy:

🧠 Expert Verdict
If you are an Assam-domicile candidate with a PRC and your primary goal is a seat at AAU Jorhat or its affiliated colleges, the AAU CET 2026 route is your strongest path — the competition pool is local, PRC gives you an added advantage in the seat matrix, and counselling is swift. If you have a strong ICAR AIEEA score and are open to agricultural universities across India, pursue both simultaneously. Do not drop your AAU counselling slot while waiting for ICAR allotment — confirm whichever comes first and exit the other.

Advantages and Disadvantages of the AAU CET Admission Route

Advantages (Pros):

• ✅ Smaller, local competition pool — competing against Assam candidates, not the entire country
• ✅ PRC-based advantage — Assam domicile candidates get priority in state-quota seats
• ✅ Covers 7 professional streams in one exam — Agriculture, Veterinary, Horticulture, Sericulture, Fishery, Community Science, Food & Nutrition
• ✅ Fast counselling timeline — merit list to seat allotment typically within 2–3 weeks
• ✅ Strong agriculture career outcomes — B.Sc. Agriculture graduates from AAU are eligible for NABARD Grade A (Rs. 85,000–98,000/month), IBPS AFO (Rs. 74,000–80,000/month), and ICAR Scientist (Rs. 75,000–95,000/month)

Disadvantages (Cons):

• ❌ Limited to Assam colleges only — does not open doors to SAUs in other states
• ❌ Offline counselling at Jorhat — travel and logistics burden for candidates from remote districts
• ❌ ABC ID mandatory — candidates who haven’t linked their ABC ID in advance are disqualified from counselling regardless of rank
• ❌ No fixed cutoff published — makes it difficult to predict admission chances without seeing the actual merit list

Important Terms Every AAU CET 2026 Candidate Must Know

Understanding these terms will help you read your scorecard and navigate counselling without confusion:

• Percentile Rank: Your relative standing among all candidates — not your marks. A percentile of 75 means you outperformed 75% of test-takers.
• Category Rank: Your position within your reservation category’s pool. This decides your counselling call, not the overall rank.
• ABC ID (Academic Bank of Credit): UGC-mandated unique student identifier; absolutely mandatory for counselling. Register at abc.gov.in if not yet done.
• PRC (Permanent Resident Certificate): Assam domicile proof; required for state-quota seats. HFC/NRI candidates are exempt.
• OBC-NCL Certificate: Non-Creamy Layer OBC certificate — mandatory to claim OBC/MOBC reservation; standard OBC certificate is not sufficient.
• Faculty-wise Seat Matrix: The exact number of seats available per faculty (Agriculture, Vet, Horticulture, etc.) and per category — the real determinant of your cutoff, not a single number.
• Merit List Round: Each successive round published after previous-round joiners confirm or reject seats. Round 2 and Round 3 often have easier effective cutoffs.
• HFC (Higher Fee Category): Additional seats for non-PRC/NRI candidates at a higher fee; counselled separately from state-quota seats.
• AVFU (Assam Veterinary and Fisheries University): Joint administrator of AAU CET 2026 alongside AAU for the Veterinary and Fisheries streams.
• Information Bulletin: AAU’s official admission document (available on aau.ac.in) — always the most authoritative source on fees, seats, and reservation policy.

Important Links — AAU CET 2026 Scorecard & Merit List

Conclusion — What to Do Right Now After AAU CET 2026 Scorecard Release

The AAU CET 2026 scorecard and category-wise merit list are now live at admission.aau.ac.in following the exam conducted on July 18–19, 2026. Download your scorecard immediately, note your category rank, and start preparing your document folder for counselling. The window between merit list and counselling is short — sometimes just a week — and missing a document or a notification means losing your seat despite a good rank. With B.Sc. Agriculture graduates qualifying for government positions paying Rs. 74,000–98,000/month, this is an admission worth fighting for. Visit admission.aau.ac.in now, confirm your rank, and bookmark this page for the latest updates.

📌 Key Takeaways

• AAU CET 2026 exam was held July 18–19, 2026; scorecard and category-wise merit list are now available at admission.aau.ac.in.
• Merit lists are separate for 8 categories: UR, OBC-MOBC, SC, ST (Plains), ST (Hills), EWS, PwBD, and HFC — your category rank, not overall rank, determines counselling call.
• AAU uses percentile ranking across 3 sessions; raw marks are not used for comparison — check your percentile on the scorecard.
• A valid ABC ID is mandatory for counselling eligibility; without it, no seat can be confirmed regardless of rank — register at abc.gov.in immediately if not done.
• Counselling is expected to begin within 1–2 weeks of merit list release; monitor admission.aau.ac.in daily and keep all original documents ready.
• B.Sc. Agriculture from AAU opens career paths in NABARD (Rs. 85,000–98,000/month), IBPS AFO (Rs. 74,000–80,000/month), and ICAR Scientist (Rs. 75,000–95,000/month).

Frequently Asked Questions About AAU CET 2026 Scorecard and Merit List

Has the AAU CET 2026 scorecard been released?

Yes. The AAU CET 2026 scorecard has been released at admission.aau.ac.in following the exam conducted on July 18 and July 19, 2026 by Assam Agricultural University and Assam Veterinary and Fisheries University. Log in with your application number and password to download your CET-UG-AAU26 scorecard PDF. Based on the 2025 pattern where scorecards were out on July 15 and the merit list on July 17, the 2026 cycle is on a similar timeline.

How do I download the AAU CET 2026 category-wise merit list?

Visit admission.aau.ac.in and sign in with your Application Number and Password. Navigate to the Result or Merit List section on your candidate dashboard. Separate PDFs are published for each category — UR, OBC-MOBC, SC, ST (Plains), ST (Hills), EWS, PwBD, and HFC. Check the relevant category list for your name, application number, and category rank. Download and print multiple copies for counselling.

What is the AAU CET 2026 cutoff percentile for General category?

AAU does not publish a single fixed cutoff percentile. The effective cutoff is the percentile of the last candidate admitted in each category-faculty-campus combination in each merit list round. For General (UR) category in the most competitive courses like B.Sc. Agriculture at the Jorhat main campus, the effective cutoff has historically been higher than for Fishery Science or Sericulture at affiliated campuses. Check the published merit list at admission.aau.ac.in and compare your category rank against available seats in the Information Bulletin for an accurate picture.

What is an ABC ID and why is it needed for AAU CET counselling?

The Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) ID is a UGC-mandated unique student identifier that tracks academic credits across institutions under the National Education Policy framework. AAU requires every candidate to have a valid, linked ABC ID as a precondition for counselling participation. Without it, your rank and scorecard are irrelevant — you cannot be considered for seat allotment. Register and link your ABC ID at abc.gov.in immediately if you haven’t already done so.

Is PRC mandatory for AAU CET 2026 counselling?

Yes, a Permanent Resident Certificate (PRC) of Assam is mandatory for candidates claiming state-quota seats across any category (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS). The only exception is the Higher Fee Category (HFC) or NRI quota, where the PRC requirement is relaxed. Ensure your PRC is current and issued by the correct authority. Expired or incorrectly issued PRCs are rejected at document verification, costing you your seat.

Which documents are needed at AAU CET 2026 counselling?

Required documents include: AAU CET admit card and scorecard, Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets with certificates, valid category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-MOBC/EWS as applicable) countersigned by the correct authority, PRC of Assam, Medical Fitness Certificate, a valid ABC ID, recent passport-size photographs, and the application fee payment receipt. Carry originals plus at least 2 sets of self-attested photocopies of each document.

When will AAU CET 2026 counselling begin?

Based on the 2025 pattern where counselling began within 1–2 weeks of merit list publication, AAU CET 2026 counselling is expected in late July to August 2026. Exact dates will be notified on admission.aau.ac.in and by SMS/email to registered candidates. Monitor the portal daily as counselling dates are sometimes announced with short notice, and missing your slot means losing your allotted seat.

What courses can I get through AAU CET 2026?

AAU CET 2026 is the gateway to 7 undergraduate programmes: B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons), B.V.Sc. and A.H. (Veterinary Science), B.Sc. Horticulture (Hons), B.Sc. Sericulture, B.F.Sc. (Fishery Science), B.Sc. Community Science, and B.Sc. (Hons) in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics. Each faculty maintains its own separate merit list and seat matrix.

Can OBC-MOBC candidates from Tea Garden communities apply under reservation?

Yes. Assam’s OBC-MOBC reservation specifically includes Tea Garden Labourer (TGL), Moran, Motak, Koch Rajbongshi, Tai Ahom, and Chutia communities in addition to standard OBC categories. Candidates from these communities must submit a valid OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate issued by the competent authority designated by the Assam government. Standard OBC certificates without the NCL endorsement are not accepted for reservation benefit at AAU.

What career can I get after B.Sc. Agriculture from AAU?

B.Sc. Agriculture graduates from AAU are eligible for high-value government careers including NABARD Grade A Officer (Rs. 85,000–98,000/month), IBPS Agriculture Field Officer/AFO in PSU Banks (Rs. 74,000–80,000/month), ICAR Scientist (Rs. 75,000–95,000/month), FCI Assistant Grade III Technical, Assam State Agriculture Department Officer, and private agritech sector roles paying Rs. 3–14 LPA. The degree is ICAR-accredited and recognised across all central government agricultural recruitment processes.

Is AAU CET 2026 result different from ICAR AIEEA result?

Yes, completely. AAU CET 2026 is a state-level entrance exam conducted by Assam Agricultural University with a largely Assam-based candidate pool; results and counselling are managed through admission.aau.ac.in. ICAR AIEEA is a national exam conducted by NTA with an all-India applicant pool; counselling is through ICAR’s dedicated portal. AAU accepts both routes but manages separate seat matrices for each. Your AAU CET rank is relevant only for the state-quota channel; ICAR AIEEA rank is used for the national-channel seats at AAU.

This guide is reviewed and updated regularly based on official notifications from Assam Agricultural University. Bookmark this page for the latest information. Always verify exact dates, percentile cutoffs, and counselling procedures directly on admission.aau.ac.in and aau.ac.in before taking any admission decision.

Last Updated: July 2026

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is based on publicly available data and official notifications at the time of writing. Agrijob.in is not affiliated with Assam Agricultural University. All figures, dates, and procedures must be verified on the official AAU admission portal before making any decisions.

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