| 1 | To encourage and advance the study and practice of the science and the art of surgery. |
| 2 | To promote academic, cultural and social exchange among the surgeons of Assam and the rest of the country. |
| 3 | To encourage scientific research and experimental work on surgical problems. |
| 4 | To organize scientific programs, like conferences and workshops etc. |
| 5 | To provide facilities for continuing surgical education programs for post graduate students, young surgeons and medical practitioners. |
| 6 | To establish and maintain library of reference books, magazines, newspapers and audiovisual materials related to surgery. |
| 7 | To publish a journal devoted to surgical and allied subjects. This journal will be the official organ of the Association of Surgeons of Assam. |
| 8 | To formulate surgical education and training programs in medical colleges depending upon the technological advances and suggest the authorities to implement the same in the institutions. |
| 9 | To organize exhibitions of surgical equipments and instruments. |
| 10 | To make rules when deemed necessary, inter alia relating to the discipline and professional conduct of the surgeons. |
| 11 | To study the facilities provided in the peripheral hospitals of the state and the facilities. |
