The Assam Higher Education Department has made Aadhaar numbers and Aadhaar-linked bank accounts mandatory for students to avail benefits under various government welfare schemes, including the Fee Waiver Scheme and Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina/Babu Aasoni. Universities and colleges are directed to ensure accurate Aadhaar details are uploaded and updated on the SAMARTH portal.
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 Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Assam, has opened a common admission portal for undergraduate admissions for the 2026-27 academic session, starting April 11, 2026. This initiative aims to streamline the application process for higher education in the state.
The Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Assam, has published the first regulations, ordinances, and statutes for new universities like JB University, Bongaigaon University, and Gurucharan University. These documents outline their functioning and are crucial for their operationalisation.
Assam’s Higher Education Department has amended rules for college principal recruitment, clarifying eligibility for further terms and re-appointment in provincialised colleges, effective October 30, 2025.