SCHOLARSHIP MANUAL ACADEMIC YEAR 2022-23 Pn As of August 2022TABLE OF CONTENTS “INTRODUCTION *% SALIENT FEATURES OF ICCR SCHOLARSHIPS “& ICCR SCHOLARSHIPS AT A GLANCE ‘& ICCR SCHOLARSHIP SCHEMES « SCHEME-WISE ALLOCATION OF SCHOLARSHIP SLOTS “ SCHOLARSHIP PROCESS - FLOW CHART “ GUIDELINES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ICCR ALUMNI AWARD ‘& TESTIMONIALS OF ICCR ALUMNI “ FOREIGN STUDENTS’ PARTICIPATION IN CULTURAL ACTIVITIES. “ ZONAL/SUB-ZONAL OFFICES OF ICCR 6-8 9-10 "1 12-48 19-20 21-25 26-29 30-31Introduction The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), was established in 1950 with the primary objectives of establishing, reviving and strengthening cultural relations and mutual understanding between India and other countries. Its aims, as enunciated in the Memorandum of Association, are: >To participate in the formulation and implementation of policies and programmes related to India’s cultural relations with other countries; > To foster and strengthen cultural relations and mutual understanding between India and other countries; > To promote cultural exchanges with other countries and peoples; and > To establish and develop relations with national and international organizations in the field of culture. ICCR has been playing an equally important role in the field of education for international students in India. It offers a number of scholarships to foreign nationals to pursue higher studies in Indian Central/State Universities and other recognized institutes of higher education and learning. Scholarships and welfare of International Students India has been an attraction for students from abroad since ancient times. Scholarships are an important means to encourage foreign nationals to study in India and learn about various facets of India and its culture, such as ancient Indian systems of medicine, performing arts as also contemporary subjects, such as science, technology, liberal arts, engineering and agriculture. They are also an important vehicle of outreach and create goodwill about India and what it has to offer to the world in cultural and academic fields. Through its scholarship programme, people from different parts of the world have benefited from ICCR. On the one hand, ICCR has helped various countries in capacity-building by providing scholarships to foreign students in the professional fields like engineering, agriculture, management etc.. On the other hand, it has promoted Indian culture by providing scholarships to pursue courses in Indian dance, music, Yoga, Ayurveda and Indian languages. Many of ICCR Alumni have achieved positions of influence in their respective countries and each ICCR scholar is India's goodwill Ambassador abroad.Salient Features of ICCR Scholarships India is known as an education hub attracting international students from all over the world. India’s diversity and vibrant history offer a broad range of options for students. With an opportunity to experience both a rich and diverse civilization as well as a rapidly growing country on the cutting edge of economicitechnological revolution, studying in India has much to offer, whether itis, Engineering, IT, Philosophy or in Indian Culture, ete, ICCR annually awards about 3,900 scholarships under 21 different schemes to foreign nationals from about 190 countries. Amongst these 21 schemes, six are funded by ICCR from its own grant and others are administered on behalf of Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of AYUSH. Students have a wide range of options to choose from in terms of courses including for professional ‘courses, like engineering, pharmacy, accountancy, business administration, management, and also culture-related courses such as Indian dance, music, painting, sculpture ete. As one of its mandate to promote international exchanges, ICCR's scholarship programmes for international students help to promote cultural and academic exchanges with the world ‘The courses offered for scholarship studies are for Under-graduation, Post-graduation and PhD levels. In any academic year, ICCR supports about 7000 foreign students who study at various Central/State University, Institutes, NITs and Agricultural Institutions ete.Salient Features of ICCR Scholarships To make foreign students feel at home and familiarize them with the Indian way of life, the Council also arranges cultural immersion programmes, orientation programmes for the students and also arranges participation of international students in ICCR's cultural activities including summer and winter camps. Republic Day, Independence Day, Diwali, Holi, ete are also celebrated in conjuction with Zonal & Sub Zonal offices and/or respective Universities/Institutes, ‘Scholarship benefits include stipend (encompassing living allowance, hostel feethouse rent allowance, annual contingency allowance & thesis charges) and tutioniother compulsory fee paid directly to the University/institutes (excluding refundable fee) With the introduction of the A2A portal from the academic year 2018-19, ICCR scholarship programmes are not only digitized for aspiring foreign students but also have become convenient, offering wide choices to the students and linking the applicants, Universities/institutes, Indian Missions and ICCRiits Zonal & Sub Zonal offices seamlessly. ‘Scholarship programmes are managed/administered at the local level by ICCR’s 5 Zonal and 6 Sub-Zonal offices for ensuring continous welfare of the foreign students spread across all over India. ‘The admissions and scholarships are applied for and managed through ICCR's “Admissions to Alumni (A2A Portal - http://a2ascholarships cer gov.ini). ‘The portal contains all relevant information regarding ICCR-sponsored scholarship schemes and other information like list/details of the Indian Universities/Insititutes, courses offered by them and guidelines of scholarship schemes,ICCR Scholarships at a Glance (Academic Year 2022-23) students from 190 countries are studying in India under ICCR scholarship schemes Universities and Institutions where ICCR scholars are currently studying across India subjects studied by foreign students that include Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Business Studies, Classical Indian Dance, Music, Commerce, Economics, Engineering/IT; Indian languages, Liberal arts, Management, Philosophy, Political Science, Yoga etc. (Medical ‘Science and Integrated courses like for law are not included). Bi3745]) scholarships were offered in 2022-23 applications for scholarship were WE) ceived in 2022-23. Zonal and Sub-Zonal offices in different Cities of India and ICCR headquarters at New Delhi look after welfare of foreign students cities of India have the major concentration of foreign students - ‘Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad, Pune and KolkataICCR Scholarship Schemes (2022-23) Atal Bihari Vajpayee General Scholarship Scheme (ICCR) (formerly General Scholarship Scheme) - For the nationals of 122 countries namely: Albania, Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunel, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Haiti, Holy See, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Kyrgyzstan, Lao PDR, Latvia, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, _Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Niue, North Macedonia, Oman, Palau, Palestine, San Marino, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Reunion Island (France), Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Russia, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Spain, St. Vincent & Grenadines, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Timor-Leste, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, Tuvalu, UAE, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam and Yemen. The Council has introduced return airfare for all under this scheme w.e.f 2022-23. The earlier students will continue to be governed by earlier guidelines. Suborno Jayanti Scholarship Scheme (ICCR) - The scholarships to Bangladesh nationals will be offered under one scheme “Suborno Jayanti Scholarship Scheme” subsuming all other schemes under which scholarships were being offered till now. Dr. A.P.J Abdul Kalam Commonwealth Scholarship Scheme (ICCR) (formerly Commonwealth Scholarship Scheme) - For the nationals of Commonwealth countries, Nehru Memorial Scholarship Scheme (ICCR) — For the nationals of Sri Lanka. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Cultural Exchange Scholarship Scheme (ICCR) (formerly CEP/EEP Scholarship Scheme) - For the nationals of 29 countries namely, Australia, Belarus, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, China, Colombia, Cuba, France, Guyana, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Kuwait, Laos, Malaysia, Mexico, Mongolia, Myanmar, Norway, Romania, Russia, Slovenia, Spain, Syria, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and Yemen.ICCR Scholarship Schemes (2022-23) Lata Mangeshkar Dance & Music Scholarship Scheme (ICCR) (formerly ICCR Scholarship Scheme for Dance & Music) ~ For the nationals of all the countries to pursue courses in Indian dance, music, sculpture making, Indian theatre, cuisine etc. Silver Jubilee Scholarship Scheme (MEA) - For the nationals of Nepal. Aid to Bhutan Scholarship Scheme (MEA) = For the nationals of Bhutan. Aid to Maldives Scholarship Scheme (MEA) ~ For the nationals of Maldives. Aid to Mongolia Scholarship Scheme (MEA) - For the nationals of Mongolia. Mekong Ganga Co-operation Scholarship Scheme (MEA) — For the nationals of 5 Mekong Ganga countries namely, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. Special Scholarship Scheme for Afghan National (MEA) - For the nationals of Afghanistan. Scholarshipm Scheme for Children/Dependents of Afghan National Defence & Security Forces (MEA) - For the nationals of Afghanistan, who are children/ dependents of Afghan National Defence & Security Forces. Africa Scholarship Scheme (MEA) - For the nationals of 54 countries in the African continent namely, Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo, Cote diivore, Djibouti, DRC Congo, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, The Gambia, © Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, South Sudan, Rwanda, Sao Tome & Principe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe Nehru Memorial Scholarship Scheme, Maulana Azad Scholarship Scheme and Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship Scheme (MEA) — For the nationals of Sri Lanka. AYUSH Scholarship Scheme for BIMSTEC Countries (MEA) - For the nationals of 6 countries namely, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand to pursue courses in Indian traditional medical systems AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy)ICCR Scholarship Schemes (2022-23) AYUSH Scholarship Scheme for Non-BIMSTEC Countries (Ministry of AYUSH) - For the nationals of 102 countries namely, Afghanistan, Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bhutan, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, PR of China, Colombia, Costa Riga, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Egypt, Ethiopia, Fiji, France, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao PDR, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Mongolia, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Oman, Palestine, Peru, Philippines, Portugal, Poland, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sti Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thalland, Timor-Leste, Togo, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe to pursue courses in Indian traditional, medical systems AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy). AYUSH Scholarship Scheme for Malaysia (Ministry of AYUSH) - For the nationals of Malaysia to pursue courses in Indian traditional medical systems AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy). AYUSH Scholarship Scheme for South East Asian Region (SEAR) Countries (Ministry of AYUSH) - For nationals of selected SEAR countries namely, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Republic of Korea, Indonesia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Timor-Leste to pursue courses in Indian traditional medical systems AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy)Scheme-wise Allocation Of Scholarship Slots (Academic Year 2022-23) orem Se Rete a SLOTS COURSES OFFERED 4, | Atal Bihari Vajpayee General Scholarship Scheme (ICCR) (formerly General Scholarship 613 | UG,PG,Ph.. Courses Scheme) ‘Subomo Jayanti Scholarship Scheme 2. | for the nationals of Bangladesh (IGCR) || Ces POUR Courses Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Commonwealth Scholarship 3. | Scheme (ICCR) (formerly Commonwealth PE el UG, PG. PhDs Courses ‘Scholarship Scheme) 4. | Nehru Memorial Scholarship Scheme for the nationals of Sri Lanka (ICCR) pesca DS, Radhakrishnan Cutural Exchange Scholarship) 5. | Scheme (ICCR)(formerly CEP/EEP Scholarship VES PSURE,D: courses Scheme) Lata Mangeshkar Dance & Musie Scholarship ‘ 400 | Indian Dance, Music, Soulpture making, ‘Scheme (ICCR) (formerly ICCR Scholarship ee ‘Scheme for Dance & Music) 7,_| Silver Jubilee Scholarship Scheme for the nationals of Nepal (MEA) Pg comes 8. | Aid to Bhutan Scholarship Scheme (MEA) 25. | BE.B Tech. courses 8. | Aid to Maldives Scholarship Scheme (MEA) 20 | UG including Engineering 40. | Aid to Mongolia Scholarship Scheme (MEA) 20 | UG,PG, Ph.D. courses 11, | Mekong Ganga Co-operation (MGC) 50 | UG,PG, Ph.D. courses ‘Scholarship Scheme (MEA) 12, | Special Scholarship Scheme for Afghan Nationals | 4999 | UG, PG, Ph.D. courses (MEA) ‘Scholarship Scheme for children/dependents of 49. | Afghan National Defence and Security 103 | UG, PG, courses Forces (MEA) 414, | Attica Scholarship Scheme (MEA) 908 | UG,PG,PhD. courses 15, | Nehru Memorial Scholarship Scheme for the wal nationals of Sri Lanka (MEA) aos 16. | Maulana Azad Scholarship Scheme for the 50 | PGinAgriculture Science nationals of Sri Lanka (MEA) & Engg. coursesScheme-wise Allocation Of Scholarship Slots (Academic Year 2022-23) orrom Se era hen ool 47. | Raliv Gandhi Scholarship Scheme for the BE, B. Tech Courses nationals of Sri Lanka (MEA) 4g, | AYUSH Scholarship Scheme for BIMSTEC UG, PG, Ph.D. Courses in Ayurveda, Countries (MEA) Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Homoeopathy. AYUSH Scholarship Scheme for Non-BIMSTEC UG, P@rPhiD: Courses in. Ayurveda, 19. | Countries (Ministry of AYUSH) ‘Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Sidcha, Homoeopathy. UG, PG, Ph.D. Courses in Ayurveda, AYUSH Schol a Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Homoeopathy. AYUSH Scholarship Scheme for South East UG, PG, Ph.D. Courses in Ayurveda, 21. | Asian Region (SEAR) Countries Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, (Ministry of AYUSH) Homoeopathy. oeetre alien | ROs “In case Association of Indian Universities (AIU) Equivalence Certificate is required, the offer letter for allotment of scholarship should be processed only after the AIU Equivalence Certificate has been obtained by the student at own cost. @General Guidelines for International Students under ICCR Scholarships 1. DOs and DON'Ts for filling in the application on A2A portal () All applications will be accepted online through A2A ICR Scholarship Portal (http:// a2ascholarships.iccr.gov. in) only. (ii) Applications will not be accepted physically in Indian Missions abroad/ICCR/Universities. (ii) Applications will not be accepted locally (in India). (iv) Applications should be complete in every detail to avoid rejection of the same by the AA portal/University/institute, (v) In case of documents available in local language, applicants are requested to upload certified copies of translations of these documents in English. In case of unavailability of English transcript, the application will be rejected. (vi) Applicants applying for Doctoral courses should submit a synopsis along with the application. (vii) Applicants wishing to pursue performing arts course should upload the latest video/audio YouTube link of their performance. (vii) Students who are already pursuing Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) courses in India and intend to pursue further studies will have to apply afresh through A2A portal to process their applications, as the applications will not be entertained and processed physically. (ix) ICCR scholarships are meant for admissions only in the Indian State/Central Universities/Institutes or colleges affiliated to and recognized by the Indian State and Central Universities. The list of such Universities/Institutes, empanelled with ICCR, is available on the Portal. (x) ICCR does not offer scholarship for Private colleges or Universities. (xi) Student has the option of applying in 5 Universities/Institutes of his/her choice in preferential order through A2A Scholarship Portal. (xii) In order to pursue studies in engineering/science, students should have studied Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at Higher Secondary levels. (aii) In Biology-based science subjects, students should have studied Biology, Physics and Chemistry at Higher Secondary. (xiv) In order to avoid rejection from Universities/colleges, applicants are advised to make their subject choices carefully, based on the subjects they have studied at Higher Secondary. (xv) For admission in UG level courses, it is compulsory to have 10+2 i.e; (12 years) of schooling. It is, therefore, necessary that the student applying for UG level courses must complete 12 years of schooling (xvi) List of Universities empanelled with ICCR, where applicant can apply, is available on A2A Portal. (xvi) List of courses offered and the criteria/pre-requisites for admission in these Universities/Institutes may be referred to on the respective University website by the applicant. This is to avoid time delays in processing applications. A2A Portal has web links of each of the University and courses offered by them. ®General Guidelines for International Students under ICCR Scholarships (xviii) Applicants are advised to read all the instructions on the online portal for filing online application and leave no field blank. (xix) Subsequent change of University/Institute or course after ICCR scholarship has been awarded will not be entertained. (xx) Students should not be allowed or supposed to do any part time/full time job along with hisiher studies. (xxi) Age limit for availing scholarship Minimum/Maximum Age limit for students under various courses Is as under:- PhD — 45 Years maximum UGIPG - 18- 30 Years 2. Selection of Subjects, Courses and Universit i. For admission to science/engineering courses, an applicant should have studied Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry at Higher Secondary level to be eligible ji, Applicants should clearly mention the course to which they are seeking admission while mentioning choices, iii, For choosing options for Universities, applicant must refer to University website or list of eligible Universities. List of Universities is available on the A2A Portal. iv. As IITs provide admission in B.Tech Course through a separate procedure, ICCR scholarships are not offered for the same. v. For MBA, GMAT score is mandatory. vi. ICR does not accept applications for Casual Research/ Diplomas/ Short-term courses. Vil. ICCR does not offer scholarship for MBBS/BDS courses. Also, integrated courses such as in law are not offered. vii. Applicants of Ph.D. courses should upload Synopsis (Proposal) of the research work. 3. Medium of instruction and English proficiency i. Medium of instruction is English in all the Universities in India. Applicants should therefore have good knowledge of English to the extent that they are able to speak fluently in English and comprehend lessons in English without any difficulty. ji, While filing the application, the applicant has to write a 500 word essay in English language, on one of the topics / subjects mentioned in the A2A Portal iii There is an optional provision of providing marks obtained in English Proficiency Test like TOFELIILETS etc. Only the marks obtained in such exams should be filled in. 4. More than one application of one candidate on A2A Portal will lead to disqualification of candidate. ®General Guidelines for International Students under ICCR Scholarships 5. Itis a compulsory requirement of Indian Universities/institutes for foreign students to have a passport to study in India, which also include applicants from countries not requiring passport for travel to India. 6. Passport size photograph of applicant with white background and visibility of both ears should be uploaded 7. The application once submitted by student will directly go to selected Universities/Institutes through A2A Portal. 8. The application will be scrutinized by the respective Universities/Institutes for eligibility of admission of applicant in the applied course and stream. 9. Indian Universities/educational institutes are autonomous and independent bodies and have their own eligibility criteria. It is, therefore, for the students to satisfy themselves about the course chosen and about the Universities. Decision on admission is solely that of the respective University/Institute and queries on this thus should not be directed to ICCR. Admission is provisional till the time Universities satisfy themselves of the authenticity of requisite documents from the students, If on arrival, itis found that the student does not possess the required original documents on the basis of which the admission has been finalized, the students will themselves be responsible for the consequences including denial of admission by the Universities and student will have to return to his/her country at own cost. ICCR will not bear cost on such student's return airfare. The students while coming to India to join their respective University/Institute should invarably bring the following documents: (i) Original documents relating to their qualifications for verification by the respective University/Institute. (ii) English Translation of the documents in original. (ii) Certified copy of the syllabus of the last qualifying examination. (iv) Valid passport with appropriate visa. Student visa for Undergraduate/Post graduate studies and research visa for Ph D studies. (v) Award of scholarship letter issued by the concemed Indian Mission/Post abroad. (vi) Undertaking from the student that the course and the University as conveyed is acceptable and that he/she will not request for change at the time of admission (vii) Undertaking from the student that they have read the terms and conditions/Guidelines of ICCR scholarship as specified in the Scholarship Manual 2022-23 [The one time undertaking will be applicable even when scholarship manual is updated (as per para 36 like provision)], available on ICCR website. 10. Admission of student by one or more than one Indian University does not guarantee award of CCR sponsored scholarship. Indian Mission/Post for the respective country will decide on the award of scholarship to applicant and will issue letter of award of scholarship. For award of scholarship, the decision of the concerned Indian Mission/Post is final and any query regarding it should be taken up with them. ®General Guidelines for International Students under ICCR Scholarships 11. Itis reiterated that the admission remains provisional til the time Universities verify the authenticity of original documents. If original documents are not found in order on which provisional admission has been granted by University, the admission offer will be revoked and the student(s) will have to return to their country at their own cost. In case Association of Indian Universities (AIU) Equivalence Certificate is required the offer letter for allotment of scholarship should be processed only after the AIU Equivalence Certificate has been obtained by the student. Once the scholarship is considered, Indian Mission/Post will issue an offer of admission with award of scholarship for acceptance of by applicant. Applicant will have 7 days time to accept / reject the offer. In case applicant wishes to accept the offer, an automated acceptance letter, signed digitally by applicant, has to be submitted by the applicant on portal for further process 12. After submitting the acceptance, the applicant should approach the concemed Indian Mission/Post for issuance of appropriate Student/Research Visa with the required documents and letter of award of ICCR scholarship. 418. Once the Indian visa fe granted, a copy of the visa should be uploaded by the applicant on AZA ortal 14, Pre-departure formalities (i) The student should request the Indian Mission/Post to book the ticket up to (if offered in the scholarship) the airport nearest to the place of University/college where the admission has been confirmed. While booking the ticket, students must ensure that there is sufficient gap between the timings of the connecting flights so that there is enough time to complete the transit formalities, particularly in view of the Covid-19 induced restrictions or regulations. There have been instances when the students have missed their connecting flights due to insufficient layover. (ii) The student should also check the allowed baggage regulations. There may be difference of baggage allowance in domestic and international flights. Students must carry the baggage equivalent to the limit of the lower category (domestic / international). In any case, ICCR will not pay any additional amount on account of excess baggage. (ii) Immediately on purchase of ticket, the students should upload their travel details on the A2A portal to enable the relevant ICCR Zonal and sub Zonal Office to make necessary arrangements. Flight details should ideally be conveyed at least 15 days prior to the joumey. If airport reception faciliation is not required, students should specifically mention that they do not require any assistance at the airport on arrival (iv) Students should go through the Covid Protocol! requirements at all relevant points in their route such as RT-PCR test/ quarantine requirements and follow the same to avoid any complications. Student may check with the concerned Indian Mission/post the latest Covid-19 regulations in India applicable to them at the time of their travel. All such expenses on Covid-19 including on related test will not be borne by ICCR. GGeneral Guidelines for International Students under ICCR Scholarships (v) Students should carry yellow fever/other such vaccination certificate wherever necessary. (vi) Students are advised to carry with themselves at least USS 700 or equivalent to Indian Rupees. 50,000/- to meet immediate expenses. This is suggested since there may be a time period between first arrival and receipt of first stipend (vii) On arrival, students should contact the respective Zonal/Sub Zonal Office of ICCR and get themselves registered with them. Students must also get themselves registered with Foreign Regional Registration Office (FRRO) within 2 period of 14 days of their arrival in India. This is in addition to contacting the University/Institute being joined. As a good practice, the students should also inform their respective Embassy/diplomatic representative in India about their stay in India on arrival. (vill) Each student has to procure a medical insurance policy for a value of at least Rs. Five lakhs or equivalent. As per the latest ICCR guidelines, medical insurance is compulsory for the students (at their cost). Students may buy medical insurance in their country before departure or on their arrival in India. It is up to the students to select the insurance package. During the ICCR scholarship in India, in case of no medical insurance, ICCR is not liable to bear the medical expenses of the scholar. In case of exigencies, the student should contact his/her respective Embassy/diplomatic representative in India. 15. Once travel arrangements are completed, ‘Travel Details’ should be filled in by the applicant on A2A Portal. An email should also be sent to the Intemational Student Advisor (ISA) of the University endorsing copy to ICCR Zonal/Sub Zonal Office for arranging reception on arrival in India. This should be done at least 15 days prior to departing for India so that transit accommodation details and coordinates of concerned person(s) who will receive them are informed to the student. 16. On arrival, student is advised to buy a local Mobile Sim-Card. 17. On arrival a welcome kit shall be handed over to student. The kit will contain addresses, email, mobile no. of Zonal/Sub Zonal Office, International Student Advisor (ISA), FRRO, city guide booklet, financial norms of Scholarship Scheme in which student is enrolled, bank account opening process and any other relevant information as deemed appropriate by Zonal/ Sub Zonal Office. 18. Immediately on their arrival, students will have to open an account with bank for which bank opening form and a letter from ICCR’s Zonal/Sub Zonal Office/University concerned would be required recommending immediate opening of bank account at the nearest branch of State Bank of India. Students should cary with them passport-size photographs for opening the bank account. It is important to note that student will not be paid any money in cash or otherwise till the bank account is. opened. Therefore student must carry minimum money as advised above to meet initial expenditure. Three months advance stipend/scholarship through direct bank transfer will be released once bank account is opened and registered with ICR. ®General Guidelines for International Students under ICCR Scholarships 19. After completing the requisite formalities, student should fill up the Joining Report (JR) in prescribed proforma and get it duly counter signed by International Student Advisor/Head of Department of University. The columns related to Tuition fee/other compulsory fees structure for the entire duration of course in the Joining Report are to be filled in and certified by ISA/HOD of University/Institute. While filing up the JR, it is advised to fill the details related to date of birth, nationality, course, college details, registration number ete with utmost care. 20. The Joining Report complete in all aspects should be uploaded on the A2A portal/submitted with concerned Zonal/Sub Zonal office within one month of joining the University/Institute. It may be noted that unless the JR is received by the Zonal/Sub-Zonal office, except for advance stipend, no other money will be released 21. ICCR will aim to organize an Orientation Programme for newly arriving students within the first few weeks of their arrival. Cultural immersion programmes shall be organized by Zonal/Sub Zonal Office in due course. 22. ICCR Zonal Sub Zonal offices have a WHATSAPP group for foreign students and shall remain in touch with them through it or other means on a regular basis. 23. The student should ensure that regular half yearly progress report/results of semester exams along with certificate of attendance issued by Head of Department/ ISA of University/Institute and the valid medical insurance policy are submitted to ICCR Zonal/Sub Zonal Office for smooth release of stipend etc. 24. After admission, the students are advised to stay in the University/college hostel. However, in case they choose to stay in private accommodation, they will have to give an undertaking that they themselves are responsible for their security. If they are staying in University/College hostel, they would have to adhere to hostel policies. Failing to observe hostel rules will lead to disciplinary action by University/College. 25. Residential address outside of the enrolled University/Institute should be informed to ICCR Zonal /Sub Zonal Office and FRRO compulsorily. in case of change of accommodation, the new address should also be conveyed to ICCR Zonal/Sub Zonal Office and FRRO immediately. 26. ICCR has the right to bring in changes in the scholarship policy as well as financial terms of the scholarship and implement it as and when it is decided so by ICCR under intimation/dissemination of decision through Zonal/ Sub Zonal Offices, to which every current ICCR scholar has to abide. 27. No student shall indulge in criminal/anti-social activities or political activities or Anti-India activities or in violation of the laws of India/relevant Indian State/UT. If found indulged in such activities and thus tusticated by the University/Institute, the ICCR scholarship will be terminated immediately. 28. The scholarship tenure cannot exceed a period of 3 weeks after declaration of consolidated results of all the semesters/final year by the respective University/institute @General Guidelines for International Students under ICCR Scholarships 29. The tenure of scholarship for regular Ph. student is 3 years. it should be an endeavour of each research student to complete the dissertation work within 3 years of regular Ph.D. study tenure. In any case, extant ICCR norms restrict the maximum period of scholarship up to 5 years for Ph.D course. In addition ICCR provides maximum 6 months of scholarship to defend the thesis / for Viva Voce for Ph.D. 30.lt is emphasized that ICCR scholarship is only for the individual applicant so awarded, for the duration of the enrolled course in India. As such, ICCR is not liable in any manner, financially or otherwise, for other individuals related to the ICCR scholar. 31, Students should keep informed the Zonal/Sub Zonal Office about their movement within India. If, leaving for their country/abroad, intimation or permission from Zonal/Sub Zonal Office may be obtained. 32, Scholarship shall be disbursed on the basis of regular progress of the student at his/her course. In case student fails in prescribed examination and does not get promoted to next level of study/programme, the scholarship will be discontinued. No scholarship shall be paid for clearing backlog (there is a special provision however for Afghan scholarship schemes). 33, In case a new student fails in first year, his/her scholarship would be suspended for one -year and he/she would have to self finance his/her studies. Scholarship may be revived from next year (at the end of 2nd year) provided student clears the first year. In case student fails second time, his/her scholarship will stand terminated and he/she would have to complete his/her course as a self finance student or retum to his/her country on own expense, if so chosen. In any case, scholarship would not be given for more than the prescribed length of course. The same applies if it occurs in any of the other years. 34. Student should fill up the Alumni Form available on A2A (http://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in/home) Portal as well as on India Alumni portal (https://indiaalumni.almaconnect.com) before leaving India. This will help alumni of ICCR to be in touch for future ICCR activities and will also be helpful in future for Indian Missions/Posts abroad to remain engaged with the Alumni 35, It should be ensured that the local bank account is closed before leaving India. This will ensure security from misuse of the dormant bank account. 36. ICCR strives to ensure welfare of ICCR scholars during their stay in India. ICCR Hars and its Zonal/Sub Zonal Offices welcome suggestions/feedback from its scholars any time. 37. This Manual supersedes provisions in previous versions and is applicable for all current ICCR scholars in India. Supplementary regulations/provistions may be issuediintimated separately from time to time KRERKEE ©ICCR Alumni Award Recognizing the achievements of foreign students who have studied in India, “ICR Distinguished Alumni Award” was instituted in 2015. Award is conferred upon foreign nationals who have studied in India, for their contribution to the promotion of understanding, goodwill and friendship between India and people of their respective countries. Recipients of ICCR Distinguished Alumni Award - Pee Nr Pere een Ce ey Dea eS Mn eae) Dr. Soe Win from Myanmar Ys. Sarita Boodhoo from Mauritius 2046 | Prof. |. Ketut Widnya from Indonesia Dr. Laura Gibratovna Yerekesheva from Kazakhstan Dr. Galina Rousseva Sokolova from Bulgaria Dea Cracker ERT emer Coa Ieee ee td Dr. Saman Kelegama (Posthumously) from Sri Lanka Ms. Dollaporn Phukkhong from Thailand Dr. Sirojiddin S Nurmatov from Uzbekistan H.E. Dr. Kaba Urgessa Dinssa from Ethiopia Mr. Bui Ba Bong from Vietnam Dr. Constantino Xavier from Portugal Mr. Aimal Hameed Abdulrahimza from Afghanistan Mr. Damcho Dorji from BhutanICCR Alumni Awa Recipients of ICCR Distinguished Alumni Award - De eee Ue cae Ms. Magaddesa Yourish from Afghanistan PO Chee) Mr. Tendai Padenga from Zimbabwe Ms. Martine Metayer from France Sy _«DF-RK Lal Mervin Dharmasiri from Sri Lanka oF Dr. Riyad Mustafa Abushehadeh from Palestine Mr. Rateb Noor from Afghanistan Dr. Francesca Cassio from Italy Mrs. Eat Sophea from Cambodia er a ne eS Dae enter) CMa Rn Ren Mr. Sonam Dorji from BhutanTestimonials of ICCR Alumni “Itravollod to Kerala for to frst imo in 2018, but for mo all States of India are ike my second home so I was ‘suro wl ko ito stay and study in the Univorsity of Kerala ICR provides @ good opportunity to study and develop both personally and professionally for all ‘students under its scholarship schemes. It broadens our personal view and eccates us on many events ‘and situations happening inthe word and creates learning and developing environment for al international students in Inca, ‘Stay in Kerala under ICCR scholarship gave me opportunity to apply my capacity and develop my skis in ‘academic steam. | found out my abities and participated in vaious academic and cultural programs which Ms, Takhmina Sharopova, ICCR arranged for us as international students. As an international student in India we always experience the Tajikistan, rich blend of hospitality and high respect to olobal community in the University of Kerala in all academic levels lane ieee fh blend of hospitality and high respect to alob tv inthe University of Kerala inal academic level eee eae like bachelor. Master or PHD candidates, Joining Year: 2018 ICR provides us with wide scope of activities, World Theatre Day, World Yoga Day, and many more ‘and it cares for our wellbeing. Thanks to ICCR because during stay in Kerala we like at home, * “During my stay in Goa as a Master's student under ICCR Scholarship, lfe was realy very nico and Interesting. | particulary experienced an intoresting cuture where peopl ftom affront environment lve ‘poacofully and respect each othor rogartless of their differonces. Most important, | found Goa University to be a lovely educational institution. | enjoyed the way the lecturers interact with all students without any exception and the latter expressed themselves a mutual cooperation in their community. This helped me get wonderful skils and knowledge through learning and made me not to feel alone in 3 {oreign country. Final, the ICCR international desk care so much about international students to ‘make sure every International student is safe and getting a healthy Iie.” Mare Ndayisenga, Burundi, MSc Zoology, Goa University Jeining Year: 2018 Passout: 2020 E “India fs one of among oldest countries inthe werld that has its oun prominent identity. tis not only inthis ‘madern day that people gota India and pursue the study, Even er centuries ago, peaple fom various counties came along and pursue their study at Nalanda University, one ofthe oldest universities in the Worl. | was one ofthe lucky Scholars rom Indonesia that was granted the chance to study in India through | the General Scholarship Scheme by Indian Council for Cultural Relations for Post Graduate Course. nave 28 special curiosity about Inia sinoe childhood that drove me to apply for this scholarship. The study whch ‘was eonductod in English medium makes ovary student ftom any pat ofthe world easily adapt with tho leaming environment. The availabilty of textbooks trom various reputable publishers wil boost our knowledge and make the study easier ICCR Regional Director where I studied as well as the International Advisor are amazing and great personalities. They wil always be there as our core Agnesia Yolina . supporter in any dificult situations that we can't handle ll alone. An they treat us just like their peepee family. As a newcomer, we may face challenges. But we need to build a mentality that we must finish what eeiiveri ‘wo started beauty and suecosstly. And ith scholars kaop that princpo in thw mind, wo Wwillhave a Joining Year: 2018 clear vision and mission durng the stay of study duraon there end we can complete the Course Passout: 2020 soeessfuly and wih good mark. Ins has 28 States an 8 Union Terres that we can make our own choice of stay destination to pursus the study. And in botweon the slay, we can travol and vst placos that We might have seen in movies or on Social media. So, enjoy the stay for the new students, work smart and hard forthe study. May the success and happiness be yours.” @Testimonials Of Alumni “tm a student trom Palestine, pursuing Masters in Mass Communication ttom Tezpur Central Unwversty, “Tezpur, Assam. My experionee as an intemationel student has, overall, bean posi, {have changed in ways, | would never nave imagined. | am ftom Palestine, and India, to say th least s 2 vory cffoent environment than wnere I used to live. Ihave come to India for higher studies through an ICCR scholarship (Indian Counc for Cultural Relations), but experiencing @ new culture, new food habits and making new friends ~ all these things have summed up into eomething significant in my life and memory which makes me no longer feel lke @ stranger. | have celebrated Indian festivals such as Holl and Saraswat Puja. During my time here, I have picked up a litle bit ofthe Assamese language and leamed how to speak 1 | have made lMelong fiends with unforgottablo memories. | learned to cook some Assamese dishes, participated in such activites as the wile safan in Nameri national park, and lee endless things about Mohammed Abunahel, Hinduism and other dynamic Indian religions and cute. ‘Masters Mass Communication, ten cotauaeeay {AS an infenational student al Tezpur Uiiversity, | grew to be proud of my University. and truly feel tke tam Joining Year: 2019 2 pat ofthis community. Edueation in India Is not bound to a classroom; ICCR gave me an opportunity Possout 2021 to travel to different places. This chanca allowed me to vist some places of South India. | explored the vilages in diferent places of India and expeninosd their way of ving. This tp let me enjoy the natural beauty of India; with my friends, | visited places ike Sikkim, Shillong, Cherrapunjee, Tezpur, Bangalore and many more. Every place has is own natural beauty and unique cultura. This trip not ony lt me enjoy the natural beauty of India, but also helped me to make some ends wih unforgettable memories. Last but not leas, the moment | had beon waiting for came true. This isa great opportunity to extand my ‘warmest appreciation to India and to the ICR for allowing me to be pert ofthis wonderful community Honesty, India is a great lace to study and | realy like India, so | am contemplating to continue further ‘2dvanced study hore, I can hardly walt to percowve what diferent encounters and experences are coming up for mein the coring months.” “I have comploted my M.Sc in Analytical Chemistry from KJ Somaiya College of Science and (Commerce. | would Ike fo write a word of thanks for ll the tireless work that you have given us at your ‘capacity 9s person and atthe level ofthe ICCR ‘As one of the beneficieries of ICCR Scholarship, | would like to thank the ICCR end the ‘Government of india for their generous, financial support towards my higher education. During my two years in India | have learned many things rom Inia that have sherpented my wot view and wil help me inthe whole journey of my Ite. Allthe spheres o fe ave been changed and | will never forget what India has added to my ie and Believe that this wil be my Second home and wl not Nestle ‘Malek Jacob Mayen, to-come back here when there fs need page Me Analytical Chemis, conclusively, tis opporuay has alowed me to make my goals and deem a realty. nope un one Mumbai University Joining Year: 2018 day | wil be able to ave back and help others get ther dreams and goals realy. Thank you very much” eeTestimonials Of Alumni “| eannot but eay a very big thank you to the indian Council for Cultural Relations for the prvi bbe one of the beneficiaries ofthe African Scholarship scheme. Thanks to ICCR a boy with no proper personal road map for his ife became someone whom his colleagues comes to for guidance on how. to get things done propery. >My stay in india has boon unique and unforgottabio because | got to exporiones and seo things from 2 diferent perspective; Inca lives up to te tie "Ineradile Inde they eay. and | must say Inca 18 home: anytime, any day! Pieciak Nege acetone atte ati eichnomtte ona ior Mou CuarANON St eerho nope ne woes rt cot Ware a nope das oe SOS ee repair wan ore tas ett a xe bc Os ta sNeumcomenmia Dtassuenmen sere Delhi Technological University. Peery “ned mista oa abot i sere geting he CCR seri, wih which wad ok cer ia peter hi ies. To os es Oo A Dichter ae oa Hage, tg er ets SRB df rit all paseo ht te nc fal. Sic cally avi, aang ie, aera in ete cau fart developers, echnlogy, vers, an human. urbe, etn mere sania han ging 3 porson te chan hav abet ago, eet, and abtorieane, A ae ossibone th the owes onc sis a urd he geneous sonra fhe OCR. ble iat al he CCR stireta and schol, jst Ie nyse ll aya fe then tothe ICE for ving tem the nea ma pipe. end ag tet Meare CORI X DRO Ahmed Abdul Stn, 100. Hve a” mh. Elh, Bangras Hindu University Jeining Year: 2017 Passouk: 2022 “I completed my undergraduate BA Degree fiom Nizam College and Masters in Politcal Science from ‘Osmania University under ICCR scholarship scheme during 2018-2021. | come from a very humble background and throughout my life | was always praying for an opportunity to further my studies and my prayers were answered when I was granted an opportunity to study In India under ICCR ‘scholarship, 7 yjouey in india began 2016, rom day one | was fascinated by the large population forthe fst time in my / le | was surrounded by so many pooplo, as my journey continued | was adapting to tho now lifestyle and ‘society, learnt the importance of education in shaping a prosperous society through the teachings of Jawaharlal Nehru and B, R Ambedkar. | also noticed that India's @ country that is diverse and rich in Sphamandial uvuno, culture, through events organized by ICCR- Hyderabad. | was exposed to some of the cultures which South Afice, he. includes the likes of Kuchipud and Kathak dance and the universal humanitarian culture inspired by ‘Osmania University Mahatma Gandhi, the astonishing food culture and various Indian cuisines most famously biyanni. Those Joining Year: 2016 vith similar exporionce will always say Inert ina." Passouk: 2018Testimonials Of Alumni 1 am from Zambia, Im a recent graduate of Bachelor of Technology in Electneal Engineering from Deh ‘Technologial Universty in National Capta of Detnt 1 came to India in 2018 under the Indian Counc for Cultural Relations(ICCR) scholarship. was very ecstatic ‘bout the idea of laming fom some of tne groatest minds in te world. The very Idea of pursuing my Uundorgraduato studios in India enthused in mo a groat sense of motivation to achiove my goals. India is \iey known a5 a centre of atest scientific innovations, hence my interest to study Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering ata University as prestigious as Delhi Technological University. | got to meet people from aferont pars ofthe world and ideas were exchanged on how wo all yiow the world. Academical, twas HAMAS Minot ute enatenging at frst due to otferenteducaon system But with time an Relp fom my peers and the Elechical Engineering” facuity members, | adapted to the system, The administration was very helpful and co-operative during my Delhi Technological University time athe Universi dining: 2018 Passouk 2022 ‘My ont stayin India has been aye opening and | have learn lt of things both in the academic and cultural aspect twas so nice geting to Know and understand India's ich culture. The spices, Chicken Tikka, Chole [Bhature not fergeting he famous chapatl al form part of inda's basic food consumption, {nda boasts of historical features from tho India gato of Now Delhi to tha Ta) Mahal of Agra Having graduated in Electical Engineering, my plan is to now focus on my masters in renewable energy. | believe we can hamess renewable sources of eneray to sustain our ever growing world population. nda has been a good stepping stone and it will help me achieve my desited goal. Not only that, the network Ive ‘created here wil be very fundamental to my future endeavors” Namaste, | am trom Uganda the Pea of Aiea. | am a graduating student trom Dathi Technological University and Ive boon pursuing a Master's Dogtee of Business Administration specializing in Businoss ‘Analytics. | strted this course in September 2020 during the pandemic and finalized itn 2022. | must say that Det Technological University isa great University that has given me exposure to various walks fife but mast importanty in the field of academia. This has not only instilad more confidenca in me but ‘also put mo on tho competve edge as far as the career opportunites are concemed. Its from this basis that | got a cream of pursuing further studies on a PhD level as my next immediate plan. cotati sn tose ings ony ssa Ts ew Sia SIAGHETORT RAHOAD Fein pckeleinemmmteizadiannte Ree reactants Soot cere taces ee ra career lbvens ooietoaaea gta: ave mk Ea sok cen dthoes iin 8 saponascnetRaseromerte nae Metal pea tate tee ical pend ca tl nln rec RE eg Rect Pes oe tee ie cea, eer esboteen nce eee ee eroTestimonials Of Alumni “I did my Ph.D (Law) atthe Faculty of Law University of Delhi on ISSUES RELATED TO WORKING WOMEN IN ORGANISED SECTOR: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF LAWS AND PRACTICE IN INDIA AND. ARMENIA from 2016 to 2021. My parents gave me wings, taught me to fly and ICCR provided me sky, with no limit... “To 90, 10 say goodye Is always hard ts harder when you leave a family behind, ICCR és the tary that | ‘am leaving behind in my second home India. Roe of ICCRin the journey af the achievement ofthe set goals Of a foroign student is remarkable. ICCR is not a moro an organization providing financial support for fnuth Gaspar, event pupone, CCR sng pla of ac eae ving bei he teas of success nd TI once Eat raf AOR, se a, een. a, sk, oabl advising throughout stay and education in India. Joining Year: 2016 avai] cance? Sin ene ection sf enous Jexpress my gratitude to the Embassy of Indian Armenia for introducing ICR and providing me with the opportunity to continue my education ‘and discover the beauty of India Indias the land vnich carries one ofthe earliest history of mankind. The land of gest teachings, the land of Ganges, Buddha, the land which faced Cconguests ftom abroad and the settlement of Dutch, Portuguese, English and French. The country was andis a gem on Earth wih its unique ability (of uniting its nation. India’s biggest tiumph is being true to the values ofits own land and religious teachings through centuries. The secret of uniting sucha diverse nation is tolerance, love and respect of others’ way of fe. The county has a beautful harmonization for every being of ts land, Tiss tho place where every teaching is directed to the at of balancing, From insects to plans, tom fishes to bids, ftom moon to sun, ftom ‘ain to wind, from human to animal every single aspect of the planet has its own significance and importance inthis county. Going ahead in if, being exposed toa change is @ natural phenomenon, however there are some changes that are shaping our personality and life; hence Iam leaving with the most valuable treasures of India which are wisdom, tolerance, kindness, respect, mindfulness etc. Qualities gained In india, vat the hip of CCR are life changing ld my hands and bow my head with the immense respect for everyone at the ICCR and Embassy of Inala in Armenia fr their hard work and ‘care | hava been provided during years of my education ~ “Studying in India has not only benefited me academically but also presented me with abundant Tesources and great opportunities of gotting connected and socializing with poople of diferent bbackarounds within India and across the globe. | would say wih all he exposure and experience | got ‘rom internship and interactions wth various industry experts and great minds, iis more than a stepping stone to got ahead bath career wise and academically All theso would have been unfathomable without the opportunity provided to me by ICR. ‘AHMED YUSUF OMEIZA, Nigeria B.Tech Software Engineering Delhi Technological University eee [Many other testimonials can be seen at the India Alumni Portal] @Foreign Students’ participation in Cultural Activities Celebration of International Day of Yoga at Diwali celebrations by foreign students at RO Bhubaneswar on 21st June 2019 Convocation Hall, Mumbai University on 2th October 2019 Republic Day celebrations at ICCR, Mumbai on 26th January 2020 Diwali Milan Samaroh hosted by VC, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara in November 2020 at ICCR GujaratForeign Students’ participation in Cultural Activities ICR Foundation Day at Mumbai ICCR Foundation Day at Bengaluru on Sth April 2022 ‘on 9th April 2022 Holi Celebrations by foregin students Foregin students participation in Intemational with Hon'ble Governor of Maharshtra at Yoga Day at Raj Bhawan, Mumbai on Raj Bhavan, Mumbai on 19th March 2022 21st June 2022 @Foreign Students’ participation in Cultural ActivitiesForeign Students’ participatio in Summer Camps in June 2022 is Gonjang Monastery, Gangtok, Sikkim. Chamundi hills, Mysore Atal Tunnel, Manali, Himachal Pradesh ‘Students in Himachali dress in Manali, Himachal Pradesh 22)2. Zonal and Sub Zonal Offices of ICCR (As of 31 July 2022) 4. | Shri. Manoj Kumar Zonal Office (North), Delhi Sh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chandigarh wn USICR Press Building North Campus, Chatra Marg, University of Delhi-11007 near Zoology Department ‘Mob: 9868881130 Ph: 27687373/74/75 Email: ro delhiner@gov.in 2.| Ms. Minakashi Mishra Zonal office (East), Kolkata ‘West Bengal, Odisha ‘9A, Ho Chi Minh Sarani | Kolkata - 700 071 West Bengal Rabindranath Tagore Centre Mob: +91-8130190700 Ph: 033- 22872895, 033-22623431 Fax: 033-22870028/4800 E-mailsrokolkata iccr@govin; 3. | Shri N, Munish Singh Zonal Office (North-East), Guwahati ‘Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Sikkim, Meghalaya, ‘Annexure Pavilion Guwahati -781 037 ‘Shilporam, Panjabari Road Mob: +91-8119623678 Ph, 0961-2335358 Fax: 0361-2335359 “Tripura, Manipur, Assam mail: rguwahatiicer@sovin; Mizoram 4.| Shri. Anurag Singh | Gujarat, Maharashtra, | Videsh Bhavan Mob: +91-8783060044 Zonal Office Goa Pict No.C-48 Block G Ph; 022-28620027 / 26620042! (West), Mumbai Bandra-Kurla Complex, 26520043) 022-26520041 Bandra (East) E-mail: romumbai icer@govin, Mumbai 400 051 5, | Shri Sunil Kumar Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Palace Cross Road Singh Zonal Office (South), | Pradesh, Kerala Bangelore - 560 020 Bengaluns Karnataka No.7I2, Ist Floor, 2nd Main, Mob: +91-0953234204 Ph; 080-23482714, 23462715, 23566914 Fax: 080-23666017 E-mail: rebangaluru.icer@govin; ‘Sub-Zonal Offices: 1. |Smt. Nishi Bala [Sub-Zonal Office, Pune Savitribai Phule University, Ganeshkhind Pune -411 007 Mob: +91-9899087491 Ph:+91-20-25690084, +91-20-25605464, Email: ropune.iccr@gov.in 2. | Dr. Jigar Inammdar ‘SubZonal Office, Ahmedabad Indian Council for Cultural Relations 04/19 & 04/20, HRDC Hostel, Teacher's Quarters, Next to NRI Giris Hostel Near Hanumanji Temple, Gujarat University Campus, Navrangpura, Mob: 9925088855 (RD)/ 9081122296(ROs) Ph: 079-26300091, 26300046 Fax: 079-26300087 E-mail : roahmedabad jocr@gov.in; &Zonal and Sub Zonal Offices of ICCR (As of 31 July 2022) RI US e-Sa 3. | Shri. Naresh Gulati Sub-Zonal Office, Shillong NEC) Brookside Cottage, New Assembly Compound, Shillong-783 004 Meghalaya leone deers Mob: 91-8826905203 Tel : 0364-2228573 Fax : 0364-2220183, Email : roshillong.icer@nic.in 4,| Shri Arvind Kumar ‘Sub-Zonal Office, Lucknow Indian Council for Cultural Relations 3rd Floor, Passport Bhawan, Vipin Khand, Gomti Naga, Lucknow-226010 Mob: 7080921503 Ph:0522-2307570/2307572 Fax No.0522-2307580 E-mail: olucknow.icer@gov.in; With Regional Passport Office Pee eae 1. | Ms. Tavishi Behal Pandey, Regional Director, Patna cee 67-68/40, Officers Flats Balley Road, Opposite Suchna Bhavan Patna, Bihar ~ 800 001 fen erosecy ‘Mob: 6200886755/ 09430825968 Ph: 0612-2204734, 2207378, 2545232 & 233 Fax: 0812-2227072 E-mail : ropatnaicer@gov.in; 2. | ShriN.K. Shit, Regional Director, Jammu 46, Garden Avenue Behind Circuit House, Talab Tilo Jammu ‘Mob: 9560474594 Ph: 0191-2555736 Fax: 0191-2578337 E-mail :rojammu.ieer@govin;I Indian Council for Cultural Relations Azad Bhawan, I.P. Estate, New Delhi-1 10002 Scholarship Division: 011-23379309, 23379310 (Extn 3300,1135) www.icer.gov.in | www.a2ascholarships.icer.gov.in | pdisd2.icer@gov.in @/iccrotficial @IccR Delhi O@iccr hq © /iccroffcial