Jawaharlal Nehru School of Management Studies, Assam University, Silchar was  established in 1997,since then  the University is steadily becoming  an excellent centre of learning.

The University is situated in South Assam, bordering Bangladesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Maghalaya, and Nagaland. The Barak   river flows across this region known   as  Barak valley.

The valley has a rich tradition of art, literature, culture and education. It has contributed a large number of eminent personalities to the nation in the fields of science, education, arts and many others. This historical heritage has given the place a strong foundation for the development of a Centre of Excellence in higher education.

The five districts under the jurisdiction of  Assam University have as many as 53 Colleges,  which speak of the depth of  the intellectual and educational interests in the  region.

The University has gradually started attracting students from the neighboring states. The University is set to become a full-fledged residential University in near future  creating a better environment  for learning and research  activities.