Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has called on students to prioritise skill-driven education, announcing plans for 22,000 jobs in healthcare and technical fields as part of a larger two lakh job target.
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.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted the state’s extensive efforts to build a skilled workforce, integrating skill education into over 1,700 schools and launching industry-linked training programs.
The Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Assam, has revised the UG and PG admission schedule for 2026-27 due to severe floods, extending deadlines for applicants.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya held crucial talks on June 15, 2026, focusing on strategic initiatives to boost state development and enhance higher education quality and access.
The Assam Cabinet has approved career advancement benefits for Grade-IV school employees, including promotions to Grade-III posts, establishing a formal pathway for professional growth.
The Government of Assam, through the Directorate of Elementary Education, has initiated the provincialisation of Lower Primary and Upper Primary schools, converting temporary teaching posts into permanent government positions.
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.