Assam Higher Education Introduces Mandatory Student Migration Through SAMARTH Portal
Published on July 2026 | Education News | Assam
Important Update for Assam University and College Students
The Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Government of Assam, has issued a major notification regarding student migration under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. According to the latest directive, all migrations under the Multiple Entry-Exit System, Horizontal Mobility, and Lateral Entry provisions must now be completed exclusively through the Assam SAMARTH Portal.
The decision has been taken to ensure transparency, accuracy, and seamless management of student records across Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in Assam.
Who Will Be Affected?
The new rule applies to students seeking admission through migration into:
- 3rd Semester
- 5th Semester
- 7th Semester
This includes:
- Migration from one programme to another within the same institution.
- Migration from one institution to another institution.
Mandatory Use of SAMARTH Portal
The Higher Education Department has made it clear that all migration processes must be completed through the official Lateral Entry Portal hosted on the Assam SAMARTH platform.
Offline Migration Prohibited
The notification strictly prohibits:
- Manual migration processing
- Offline migration requests
- Alternative admission mechanisms
- Unauthorized migration approvals
Institutions have been instructed not to facilitate or approve migration applications outside the designated portal.
Why Was This Decision Taken?
The Directorate stated that unauthorized migration can lead to discrepancies in student records and affect academic tracking systems. The centralized portal will help maintain:
- Student Academic Records
- Credit Accumulation & Transfer
- Academic Bank of Credits (ABC)
- Inter-University Data Synchronization
- Accurate Academic Transcripts
Benefits for Students
- Transparent migration process
- Digital application tracking
- Accurate credit transfer system
- Better record management
- NEP 2020 compliance
SOP to Be Released Soon
The Directorate of Higher Education has announced that a detailed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Lateral Entry Portal will be issued separately on or after 15 July 2026.
The SOP will contain:
- Migration guidelines
- Eligibility criteria
- Credit transfer rules
- Required documents
- Institution responsibilities
What Should Students Do?
- Regularly check official Assam Higher Education notifications.
- Keep academic documents ready.
- Follow updates regarding the SOP.
- Use only the SAMARTH Portal for migration applications.
- Avoid unofficial or offline migration methods.
Conclusion
The Government of Assam's new directive is an important step toward digitizing higher education administration. By making the SAMARTH Lateral Entry Portal mandatory, the state aims to ensure transparency, efficiency, and smooth implementation of NEP 2020 provisions across all higher education institutions.
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