Shalom Institute is a theological institution of the Lower Assam Baptist Fellowship (LABF), formerly known as the Lower Assam Baptist Union, and administered by the Boro Baptist Church Association. LABF is a fellowship of Baptist associations of the Bodo, Garo, Rabha, and Oraon communities in Lower Assam, comprising more than 440 churches and fellowships committed to evangelism, leadership development, and holistic ministry.

By 1996, after nearly 70 years of ministry , BBCA had only about 30 theological graduates, and most churches were led by untrained lay pastors. Since there was no Bible college in Lower Assam, many students had to study outside the state, which was difficult for poor and underprivileged families.

Under the leadership of Lt. Mr. Rohendra Narzari , former Secretary of BBCA, and with the guidance and support of Lt. Rev. Chris J. Pittendrigh and Rev. Dr. Roger F. Kemp , Shalom Bible College was inaugurated on 6 October 1998 in the presence of Rev. Dr. Roger F. Kemp of the Australian Baptist Missionary Society, who served as the Chief Guest.

Shalom Institute is supported through student fees and donations from churches, organizations, and well-wishers under LABF and abroad. SI is especially grateful to Baptist Mission Australia for its guidance and support since the founding of the college.

Member churches contribute 2 kilograms of rice every week for students' welfare of SI. Two churches and one family under BBCA provide full salary support for three faculty members. LABF also observes "Shalom Sunday" once a year, with all offerings dedicated to SI.

Over the past 28 years, 250 dynamic and committed individuals have graduated from the institute , with about 95% of them actively serving as evangelists, women pastors, Sunday school and youth promoters, pastors, and church leaders.