Guwahati, March 25 -- The Assam Assembly on Monday passed a bill that restricts private universities from engaging in activities related to the religious conversion of students, faculty, and other staff.

The House also cleared Bills to establish three new universities and amend Acts concerning nine existing universities.

Education Minister Ranoj Peju introduced the Bills for consideration and passage, including one seeking to amend the Assam Private Universities Act, of 2007.

The Assam Private Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2025, proposes to restrict universities from engaging in any activities related to religious conversion.

The amendment mandates that universities maintain a secular character.

The amendment also proposes that univ...