Assam gets its first IIM, Parliament passes Bill

Parliament has passed the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025 with the Rajya Sabha approving it on Wednesday. Moving the Bill, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the Bill will further amend the Indian Institutes of Management Act, 2017. He said the bill seeks to establish the Indian Institute of Management at Guwahati in Assam which is an important centre of the North-Eastern region of the country. Earlier, replying to the discussion on the Bill,  Pradhan said, the Government has given the status of an Institute of National Importance to the Indian Institutes of Management. The Minister highlighted that in 2013 only three thousand 500 students were in IIMs and in 2024-25 there are nine thousand 800 students. Mr Pradhan accused the Congress led UPA Government of ignoring Assam during its rule. He said, Modi Government always focuses on balanced development of all regions and states.

A historic milestone in Assam’s ascent as an eminent educational hub.

With the passage of The Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the Parliament, Assam gets its 1st #IIM in Guwahati. Envisioned by Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji as an outcome of the… pic.twitter.com/3CRuUT23k3

— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) August 20, 2025

Assam chief minister Himant Biswa Sarma has welcomed the passing of Bill. 'With the North East getting its second IIM - we look forward to collectively welcoming cutting edge talent and new economic opportunities in our region,' he said.