Archive · 20 Aug 2025
Parliament Passes IIM Bill, Guwahati Admissions to Start Soon
The Indian government is building a new business school, an IIM, in Guwahati, Assam, and it is part of a development plan for the state.
Parliament has approved a bill to create the school.
It is the 22nd IIM in the country.
The government is investing ₹555 crore, and the school will start accepting students this year.
This initiative is expected to help India become a major world economy.
The bill was passed by both houses of Parliament.
Parliament approved the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
IIM-Guwahati will be the country's 22nd IIM, with an investment of ₹555 crore.
Admissions to IIM-Guwahati will start in the current academic year.
The bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha with a voice vote after the Lok Sabha's approval.
The establishment is part of a special development package for Assam.
- Who
- The Parliament and the Union Education Minister.
- What
- The Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was passed.
- When
- The bill was approved on Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Where
- Guwahati, Assam.
- Why
- To establish an institution of national importance and to boost development in Assam.
- Bill Name
- Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025
- Location
- Guwahati, Assam
- Investment
- ₹555 crore
- Purpose
- Establish IIM-Guwahati
- Admissions
- Starting this academic year
- Total IIMs
- 22
Sources
Lok Sabha passes bill to set up IIM in Guwahati
Lok Sabha passes bill to set up IIM Guwahati with Rs 550 Cr support
Lok Sabha Clears Rs 550 Cr Bill To Set Up IIM Guwahati, Second IIM In Northeast
Parliament passes bill to set up IIM in Guwahati
Lok Sabha Passes Bill To Set Up Indian Institute of Management In Guwahati
Parliament passes Bill to establish India’s 22nd IIM in Guwahati at Rs 550 cr investment
Parliament Passes IIM Bill, Clears Way for Assam’s First IIM in Guwahati
