| Updated On - Jul 26, 2026
IIM Guwahati has launched its first MBA batch for 2026-28 with 52 students from 18 states. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the session on July 21, 2026 at the Tech City transit campus.
The Indian Institute of Management Guwahati (IIM Guwahati) has formally commenced its first academic session by launching the inaugural Master of Business Administration (MBA) batch for 2026-28. Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the batch on July 21, 2026 at the transit campus in Tech City, Bongora, in the Kamrup district. The institute has begun operations as the 22nd IIM in India and is being mentored by IIM Ahmedabad during its establishment phase.
The inaugural cohort consists of 52 students drawn from 18 states across the country. The batch reflects the national reach of the institute from its very first session. The two-year full-time residential MBA programme will follow the academic framework guided by IIM Ahmedabad.
IIM Guwahati First MBA Batch Key Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Institute | Indian Institute of Management Guwahati (22nd IIM) |
| Programme | Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
| Batch | 2026-28 |
| Cohort Size | 52 students |
| States Represented | 18 |
| Inaugurated By | Assam CM Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma |
| Inauguration Date | July 21, 2026 |
| Mentor Institute | IIM Ahmedabad |
Transit Campus at Tech City, Bongora
The academic session is being conducted from a fully equipped transit campus developed by the Assam government at Tech City in Bongora. The state has invested nearly Rs 39 crore to renovate and upgrade the facility for the first cohort.
The transit campus houses modern classrooms, a library, and administrative offices. It also includes residential accommodation for faculty and staff along with hostel buildings for students. Academic activity will run from this site until the permanent campus is ready.
Permanent Campus at Palashbari
The permanent campus of IIM Guwahati is being built at Morabhita and Dighalkuchi villages under the Palashbari Revenue Circle in Kamrup district. The site spans 574 bighas of land allocated by the Assam government.
Construction of the permanent campus is expected to be completed within three years. Once ready, the institute will shift its full operations to the new site.
Why the Launch Matters for Northeast Students?
The launch marks the first time an IIM is functioning inside Assam. It brings a premier national management institute closer to students from the North Eastern Region.
Chief Minister Sarma described the event as a historic milestone for higher education in Assam. He also stated an aspiration that at least 50 per cent of seats in national institutions of excellence located in the state should be secured by students from Assam.
How Will Future Admissions to IIM Guwahati Work?
IIM Guwahati admits students to the MBA programme through the Common Admission Test (CAT) conducted by the IIMs. Aspirants must appear for CAT and clear the shortlisting criteria set by the institute.
Shortlisted candidates are then called for the further selection stages. Final admission is based on a composite score that follows the IIM selection framework.
IIM Guwahati is the 22nd IIM in the country and the first to be set up inside Assam. Its launch places a top-tier management school in the North East for the first time.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Visit the official IIM Guwahati website at iimg.ac.in for updates.
- Register for CAT 2026 on the official CAT portal when the window opens.
- Check the eligibility norms set by the IIMs before applying.
- Prepare for the CAT exam and the follow-up selection rounds.
- Track official notifications for the 2027-29 batch shortlist and interview dates.
Watch for IIM Guwahati's 2027-29 admission notification and CAT 2026 registration dates on the official portals.
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