The council was formed with the objective of regulating and supervising the higher secondary education system in the state.

The council also plays a role in developing the curriculum and syllabus for the higher secondary examination.

Over the years, AHSEC has played a pioneering role in the field of education in Assam.

The council has introduced a number of innovative measures to improve the quality of education in the state.

The pass percentage in the higher secondary examination has increased significantly, the gender gap in education has been reduced, and the quality of education in the higher secondary schools and colleges has improved.