Archive · 24 Jul 2026
IIM Guwahati Launches First MBA Batch
The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Guwahati has started its first Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme.
The first batch has 52 students from 18 different states.
Classes are being held at a temporary campus in Assam while the permanent campus is being built.
The Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, said this is a big step for the institute and will help students from the Northeast and all over India.
The government has been supporting the growth of IIMs across the country, and there are now 22 IIMs.
The Chief Minister also thanked the Prime Minister and the Union Education Minister for their support.
The goal is to make sure that students from Assam can get into top national institutions in the future.
IIM Guwahati has commenced its first MBA batch with 52 students from 18 states.
Classes are being held at a transit campus in Tech City, Bongora, Kamrup district, Assam.
The permanent campus is under construction and expected to be completed in three years.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted the importance of the institute for the Northeast.
The number of IIMs in India has increased from 13 in 2014 to 22, making management education more accessible.
- Who
- Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Guwahati, 52 students from 18 states, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- What
- Commencement of the first Master of Business Administration (MBA) batch at IIM Guwahati
- When
- Classes have started at the transit campus
- Where
- Transit campus in Tech City, Bongora, Kamrup district, Assam; permanent campus under construction at Morabhita and Dighalkuchi villages, Kamrup district, Assam
- Why
- To provide quality management education and create opportunities for students from the Northeast and across India
Government Support
Regional Development
Government Support
Government Support
The Assam government developed the transit campus to ensure immediate commencement of academic activities.
Regional Development
The Union government has expanded higher education institutions, including IIMs, across the country.
Regional Development
Government Support
IIM Guwahati aims to create opportunities for students from the Northeast and across India.
Regional Development
The establishment of IIM Guwahati reflects the Union government's commitment to strengthening institutions in the Northeast.
- Institution
- Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Guwahati
- Programme
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Batch Size
- 52 students
- States Represented
- 18 states
- Mentorship
- IIM Ahmedabad
- Transit Campus Location
- Tech City, Bongora, Kamrup district, Assam
- Permanent Campus Location
- Morabhita and Dighalkuchi villages, Kamrup district, Assam
- Permanent Campus Completion Time
- Within the next three years
- Chief Minister
- Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Prime Minister
- Narendra Modi
- Union Education Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Number of IIMs in 2014
- 13
- Number of IIMs in 2023
- 22