Parliament has passed the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, clearing the way for the establishment of IIM Guwahati as India’s 22nd Indian Institute of Management. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan confirmed that student admissions for IIM Guwahati will begin in the current academic year 2025–26.
Why IIM Guwahati is Important
IIM Guwahati will strengthen the higher education landscape of the Northeast. Positioned close to IIT Guwahati, the new campus is expected to build a hub for both management and technology education. It is likely to attract industry partnerships, faculty expertise, and provide more opportunities for students in the region.
When will IIM Guwahati start admissions?
Admissions are expected to begin from the academic year 2025–26.
Why was Guwahati chosen for a new IIM?
It strengthens representation of the Northeast and builds synergy with IIT Guwahati.
How will IIM Guwahati benefit students?
It will bring industry collaborations, skilled faculty, and more opportunities for students in Assam and nearby states.
Distribution of IIMs Across India
India currently has 22 IIMs spread across different states.
Early IIMs were established in Ahmedabad (1961), Calcutta (1961), Bangalore (1973), and Lucknow (1984).
A second wave between 2010 and 2016 added institutes in Raipur, Ranchi, Rohtak, Udaipur, Trichy, Kashipur, Amritsar, Bodh Gaya, Sambalpur, Jammu, and Visakhapatnam.
More recent additions include IIM Nagpur, IIM Sirmaur, and IIM Mumbai (converted from NITIE in 2023).
IIM Guwahati will now be the latest entrant in 2025.How many IIMs are there in India in 2025?
There are 22 IIMs, including IIM Guwahati.
Current List of IIMs by State
Here’s the complete list of Indian Institutes of Management across states, including the newly approved IIM in Guwahati:
| State / Union Territory | IIM(s) Established |
| Assam | IIM Guwahati (2025) |
| Bihar | IIM Bodh Gaya (2015) |
| Chhattisgarh | IIM Raipur (2010) |
| Gujarat | IIM Ahmedabad (1961) |
| Haryana | IIM Rohtak (2010) |
| Jharkhand | IIM Ranchi (2010) |
| Karnataka | IIM Bangalore (1973) |
| Kerala | IIM Kozhikode (1996) |
| Madhya Pradesh | IIM Indore (1996) |
| Maharashtra | IIM Mumbai (converted 2023) |
| Meghalaya | IIM Shillong (2007) |
| Odisha | IIM Sambalpur (2015) |
| Punjab | IIM Amritsar (2015) |
| Rajasthan | IIM Udaipur (2011) |
| Tamil Nadu | IIM Tiruchirappalli (2011) |
| Uttar Pradesh | IIM Lucknow (1984) |
| Uttarakhand | IIM Kashipur (2011) |
| Andhra Pradesh | IIM Visakhapatnam (2015) |
| Jammu and Kashmir | IIM Jammu (2016) |
| West Bengal | IIM Calcutta (1961) |
Which was the first IIM in India?
IIM Ahmedabad and IIM Calcutta, both established in 1961.
Which is the newest IIM in India?
IIM Guwahati, announced in 2025, is the newest.
Which State Has the Most IIMs
Most states in India have one IIM each. The exception is Maharashtra, which has two: IIM Nagpur and IIM Mumbai. This makes Maharashtra the state with the maximum number of IIMs.
Which state has the maximum IIMs?
Maharashtra has the maximum with two IIMs.
Why does Maharashtra have two IIMs?
One was newly created in Nagpur and the other was formed by converting NITIE Mumbai into IIM Mumbai.
Do any other states have two IIMs?
No, all other states currently have one IIM each.
Which States Have No IIMs
Several large states still do not have an IIM, including Bihar, Haryana, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh. Many northeastern states also remain without an IIM, though the addition of Guwahati has filled a major gap in the region.
Which major states do not have an IIM?
Bihar, Haryana, Punjab, and Andhra Pradesh are among the states without an IIM.
Does every northeastern state have an IIM?
No. Only Meghalaya and Assam have IIMs.
Are there proposals for IIMs in other states?
Yes, discussions are ongoing, but no official announcements have been made.
IIT vs IIM Presence in States
Uttar Pradesh leads IITs with two: IIT Kanpur and IIT BHU Varanasi.
Maharashtra leads IIMs with two: IIM Nagpur and IIM Mumbai.
The Northeast now has two IIMs (Shillong and Guwahati) and one IIT (IIT Guwahati), making it a growing education hub.
Which state has the most IITs?
Uttar Pradesh, with IIT Kanpur and IIT BHU Varanasi.
Which states have both IITs and IIMs?
States like Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka have both IITs and IIMs.
Does the Northeast have both IITs and IIMs?
Yes, Assam has IIT Guwahati and the newly announced IIM Guwahati.
The Last IIM Setup
The last IIM before Guwahati was IIM Mumbai in 2023, created by converting NITIE Mumbai into an IIM. Graduates of NITIE were allowed to retroactively call themselves IIM alumni, something unique in Indian higher education.
