Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota has directed all state universities to prepare institution-specific plans with clear priorities and timelines to drive higher education reforms, aligning with NEP 2020 and national action points.
The Assam Cabinet, led by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, has approved major reforms across administrative, education, and labour sectors, aiming to boost employment, enhance infrastructure, and improve service delivery.
The Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Assam, has released its NEP2020 Implementation Strategy Booklet, outlining the state’s plan for transforming higher education.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the formation of the Assam State Higher Education Council, aiming to bolster governance, academic excellence, and transparency in the state’s higher education system.
Assam Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu announced that all pending salaries for teachers appointed through the Special Recruitment Drive (SRD) will be cleared by today, August 11, 2026, resolving a long-standing issue.
The Assam government introduced the Assam Higher Education Council Bill, 2026, in the Legislative Assembly to reform the state’s higher education framework, alongside announcing relief measures for flood-affected students and damaged schools.
The Assam government has directed the merger of primary schools with fewer than 30 students to rationalise the education network and optimise resources, a move communicated to district authorities for immediate implementation.
Assam’s policy to convert madrasas into regular schools is raising concerns that new recruitment rules may lead to a decline in the cultural representation of minority communities within the education system.
The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB) has announced strict reforms, including potential de-affiliation for 49 schools due to poor performance and phasing out current vocational exams.
The Assam Government has launched a comprehensive reform in vocational education across the state, including Sivasagar and Charaideo districts, to boost youth skills and employment.