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February 16, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday virtually inaugurated the first academic session of the Indian Institute of Management Guwahati, marking a significant step in expanding management education in Assam and the Northeast.
The institute has begun functioning from a temporary transit campus at Tech City in Bongora, spread across 6,410 square metres. It will later move to its permanent campus at Marabhita in Kamrup district near Palasbari, which will be developed over 76.83 hectares.
The Union Cabinet has sanctioned Rs 555 crore for the establishment of the institute. The allocation will fund the temporary campus setup, construction of the permanent campus, and operational expenses for the first five years.
With this, IIM Guwahati becomes the second IIM in the Northeast after Indian Institute of Management Shillong, and the 22nd across India. The Centre had approved the new IIM as part of efforts to broaden access to quality management education in underserved regions.
Academic activities have commenced with the launch of an executive education programme curated by mentor institute Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad. The inaugural batch includes Assam government officials, and the programme is aimed at strengthening leadership and administrative capabilities. IIM Ahmedabad will also oversee academic arrangements at the temporary campus.
The regular MBA programme at IIM Guwahati is scheduled to begin from the 2026–27 academic session.
In his address, the Prime Minister described the inauguration as a milestone for the Northeast, stating that the institute would enhance access to high-quality management education and help build academic and professional capacity in the region.
The Ministry of Education said IIM Guwahati is envisioned as a future knowledge hub focused on holistic human resource development and is expected to attract students from across the country.
Source: Indian Express