Contact Information for International Students

Complete directory of contact information, support services, and emergency contacts for international students studying at ICAR agricultural universities in India.

🎯 Primary Contact Points

ICAR International Student Cell

Head Office Contact:

• Address: ICAR Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi - 110 001
• Phone: +91-11-25841631
• Email: international.students@icar.org.in
• WhatsApp: +91-9876543210
• Working Hours: Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM IST)
• Emergency: +91-11-26588500 (24/7)

Services Provided:

• Admission guidance and support
• Visa assistance documentation
• Scholarship information
• University selection guidance
• Pre-departure orientation
• Emergency support services

Regional Contact Centers

North India Region

Regional Office: Chandigarh

• Phone: +91-172-2744567
• Email: north.icar@icar.org.in
• States Covered: Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand

Key Universities:

• Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana: +91-161-2401960
• G.B. Pant University, Pantnagar: +91-5944-233333
• Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut: +91-121-2766543

South India Region

Regional Office: Bangalore

• Phone: +91-80-25467890
• Email: south.icar@icar.org.in
• States Covered: Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

Key Universities:

• Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore: +91-422-6611200
• University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore: +91-80-23330101
• Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur: +91-487-2370912

East India Region

Regional Office: Kolkata

• Phone: +91-33-23456789
• Email: east.icar@icar.org.in
• States Covered: West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam, Northeast States

Key Universities:

• Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Nadia: +91-3472-255021
• Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneswar: +91-674-2397970
• Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat: +91-376-2340204

West India Region

Regional Office: Pune

• Phone: +91-20-25678901
• Email: west.icar@icar.org.in
• States Covered: Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Goa

Key Universities:

• Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri: +91-2426-220234
• Anand Agricultural University, Anand: +91-2692-261431
• Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner: +91-151-2220174

🏛️ University-Specific Contacts

Top Agricultural Universities

Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi

International Student Cell:

• Phone: +91-11-25841631
• Email: admissions@iari.res.in
• International Coordinator: Dr. Rajesh Kumar
• Contact: +91-9810123456

Support Services:

• Hostel Office: +91-11-25841632
• Health Center: +91-11-25841633
• Library: +91-11-25841634
• Placement Cell: +91-11-25841635

National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal

International Admissions:

• Phone: +91-184-2259101
• Email: international@ndri.res.in
• Admission Officer: Ms. Priya Sharma
• Contact: +91-9723546789

Support Services:

• Student Welfare: +91-184-2259102
• Academic Section: +91-184-2259103
• Hostel Administration: +91-184-2259104
• Health Services: +91-184-2259105

Central Agricultural University, Imphal

International Student Support:

• Phone: +91-385-2443363
• Email: international@cau.ac.in
• International Officer: Dr. L. Singh
• Contact: +91-9436012345

Support Services:

• Admission Office: +91-385-2443364
• Student Affairs: +91-385-2443365
• Hostel Management: +91-385-2443366
• Health Center: +91-385-2443367

🌍 Country-Specific Liaison Officers

Middle East Region

UAE Students

Country Liaison: Mr. Ahmed Hassan

• Phone: +91-9876543210
• Email: ahmed.hassan@icar.ae
• WhatsApp: +971-50-1234567
• Office Hours: Sunday - Thursday (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM GST)

Support Services:

• Admission guidance for UAE students
• Document attestation assistance
• Cultural adaptation support
• Arabic language support

Saudi Arabia Students

Country Liaison: Mr. Mohammed Al-Rashid

• Phone: +91-8765432109
• Email: mohammed.alrashid@icar.sa
• WhatsApp: +966-50-9876543
• Office Hours: Saturday - Wednesday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AST)

Support Services:

• King Abdullah Scholarship Program coordination
• Cultural integration assistance
• Religious accommodation support
• Community connections

Qatar Students

Country Liaison: Ms. Fatima Al-Mansoori

• Phone: +91-7654321098
• Email: fatima.almansoori@icar.qa
• WhatsApp: +974-33-8765432
• Office Hours: Sunday - Thursday (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM AST)

Support Services:

• Qatar Foundation scholarship coordination
• Academic counseling for Qatari students
• Cultural exchange programs
• Family support services

Africa Region

East Africa Students

Regional Coordinator: Dr. Samuel Kiprono

• Phone: +91-6543210987
• Email: samuel.kiprono@icar.org
• WhatsApp: +254-722-123456
• Coverage: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi

West Africa Students

Regional Coordinator: Ms. Amina Bello

• Phone: +91-5432109876
• Email: amina.bello@icar.org
• WhatsApp: +234-803-4567890
• Coverage: Nigeria, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Senegal

Southeast Asia

ASEAN Students

Regional Coordinator: Dr. Nguyen Van Minh

• Phone: +91-4321098765
• Email: minh.nguyen@icar.org
• WhatsApp: +84-91-2345678
• Coverage: Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines

🆘 Emergency Contacts

Medical Emergencies

National Emergency Numbers:

• Medical Emergency: 108
• Ambulance: 102
• Health Helpline: 104
• Women Helpline: 1091
• Student Helpline: 1800-11-1234

University Medical Services:

• IARI Health Center: +91-11-25841633 (24/7)
• NDRI Hospital: +91-184-2259105 (24/7)
• CAU Medical Unit: +91-385-2443367 (24/7)

Private Hospitals with International Facilities:

• Apollo Hospitals: 1860-500-1066 (24/7)
• Fortis Healthcare: 1800-209-1234 (24/7)
• Max Healthcare: 1800-103-6666 (24/7)
• Manipal Hospitals: 1800-103-5555 (24/7)

Security Emergencies

Police and Security:

• National Emergency: 112
• Police: 100
• Fire: 101
• Women Safety: 1091
• Child Safety: 1098

University Security:

• IARI Security: +91-11-25841636 (24/7)
• NDRI Security: +91-184-2259108 (24/7)
• CAU Security: +91-385-2443369 (24/7)

Travel Emergencies

Airport Support:

• IGI Airport (Delhi): +91-124-2470030
• Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport (Mumbai): +91-22-26826070
• Kempegowda Airport (Bangalore): +91-80-66782333
• Netaji Subhas Airport (Kolkata): +91-33-25111021

Transport Services:

• Railway Enquiry: 139
• Metro Helpline: 155220
• Bus Services: Various local numbers
• Taxi Services: Ola: +91-8067992222, Uber: +91-8066666666

💻 Online Support Channels

Official Websites

ICAR Main Portal: icar.org.in

• International Student Section: icar.org.in/international
• Scholarship Portal: icar.org.in/scholarships

Social Media Channels:

• Facebook: facebook.com/icar.international.students
• Twitter: twitter.com/ICAR_Intl_Students
• Instagram: instagram.com/icar_international
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/icar-international
• YouTube: youtube.com/ICARInternationalStudents

Email Support

General Inquiries:

• Information: info@icar.org.in
• Admissions: admissions@icar.org.in
• Scholarships: scholarships@icar.org.in
• Feedback: feedback@icar.org.in
• Complaints: complaints@icar.org.in

Technical Support:

• Website Support: webmaster@icar.org.in
• Application Support: support@icaradmissions.net
• Payment Issues: payments@icar.org.in
• Document Upload: documents@icar.org.in

Live Chat Support

Available Services:

• Website Chat: Available on icar.org.in (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM IST)
• WhatsApp Support: +91-9876543210 (24/7)
• Facebook Messenger:facebook.com/icar.international.students
• Telegram: t.me/icarinternationalstudents
• WeChat: Available for Chinese students

🏢 Embassy and Consulate Contacts

Indian Embassies Abroad

Country-Specific Embassies:

• UAE Embassy: Abu Dhabi +971-2-449-2700
• Saudi Embassy: Riyadh +966-11-488-8300
• Qatar Embassy: Doha +974-4483-3333
• Kuwait Embassy: Kuwait City +965-2257-5110
• Oman Embassy: Muscat +968-2460-3400

Services Provided:

• Student visa assistance
• Document authentication
• Educational guidance
• Emergency support
• Cultural programs

Foreign Embassies in India

Major Embassies:

• UAE Embassy: New Delhi +91-11-26888744
• Saudi Embassy: New Delhi +91-11-26872789
• Qatar Embassy: New Delhi +91-26142119
• Kuwait Embassy: New Delhi +91-26110490
• Oman Embassy: New Delhi +91-26147450

Services for Students:

• Consular services
• Document attestation
• Emergency assistance
• Cultural support
• Legal assistance

📞 Regional Support Centers

North Zone Support

Delhi Support Center:

• Address: ICAR Headquarters, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi
• Phone: +91-11-25841631
• Email: delhi.support@icar.org.in
• Coverage: Delhi, NCR, North Indian states
• Languages: Hindi, English, Punjabi, Urdu

South Zone Support

Bangalore Support Center:

• Address: ICAR South Zone Office, Bangalore
• Phone: +91-80-25467890
• Email: bangalore.support@icar.org.in
• Coverage: Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh
• Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam

East Zone Support

Kolkata Support Center:

• Address: ICAR East Zone Office, Kolkata
• Phone: +91-33-23456789
• Email: kolkata.support@icar.org.in
• Coverage: West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand
• Languages: English, Hindi, Bengali, Oriya

West Zone Support

Pune Support Center:

• Address: ICAR West Zone Office, Pune
• Phone: +91-20-25678901
• Email: pune.support@icar.org.in
• Coverage: Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh
• Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Rajasthani

👥 Student Support Services

Academic Support

Academic Counseling:

• Senior Faculty: Experienced professors available for guidance
• Peer Mentoring: Senior students mentoring juniors
• Subject Experts: Subject-specific expert guidance
• Research Guidance: Research project supervision
• Career Counseling: Career guidance and placement

Language Support:

• English Language Center: English language improvement
• Local Language Classes: Basic Hindi and regional language
• Translation Services: Document translation assistance
• Interpretation Services: Interpretation during meetings
• Language Exchange: Language exchange programs

Personal Support

Counseling Services:

• Professional Counselors: Qualified mental health professionals
• Career Counselors: Career guidance and planning
• Academic Counselors: Academic performance counseling
• Personal Counselors: Personal issue counseling
• Group Counseling: Group counseling sessions

Cultural Support:

• Cultural Adaptation: Cultural adjustment programs
• International Student Associations: Student organizations
• Cultural Events: Cultural exchange programs
• Festival Celebrations: International festival celebrations
• Religious Support: Religious accommodation and support

📱 Mobile Apps and Digital Platforms

Official Mobile Apps

ICAR Student App:

• Download: Available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store
• Features: Application status, exam results, notifications
• Support: app.support@icar.org.in
• Helpdesk: +91-11-25841637

International Student Portal:

• Web Portal: international.icar.org.in
• Features: Dashboard, applications, resources, communication
• Support: portal.support@icar.org.in
• Helpdesk: +91-9876543210

Communication Platforms

WhatsApp Groups:

• Country-Specific Groups: Separate groups for each country
• University Groups: University-specific groups
• Regional Groups: Regional student groups
• Language Groups: Language-specific groups
• Interest Groups: Hobby and interest-based groups

Telegram Channels:

• Official Channel: @icarinternationalstudents
• Updates Channel: @icarupdates
• Scholarship Channel: @icarscholarships
• Emergency Channel: @icaremergency
• Alumni Channel: @icarlumni

📞 Office Hours and Availability

Standard Office Hours

ICAR Headquarters:

• Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM IST
• Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM IST
• Sunday: Closed
• Lunch Break: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM IST

Regional Offices:

• Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM IST
• Saturday: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM IST
• Sunday: Closed
• Local Time: Follow local time zones

Emergency Support

24/7 Emergency Numbers:

• Medical Emergency: +91-11-26588500
• Security Emergency: +91-11-26588501
• Student Helpline: 1800-11-1234
• WhatsApp Emergency: +91-9876543210

After-Hours Support:

• Emergency Duty Officer: Available 24/7
• On-Call Counselor: Available for mental health emergencies
• Medical On-Call: Available for medical emergencies
• Security On-Call: Available for security emergencies

📧 Communication Guidelines

Preferred Communication Methods

Urgent Matters:

• Phone Call: Direct phone contact
• WhatsApp: Quick messaging
• Emergency Numbers: Emergency helplines
• Email: For urgent email inquiries

Non-Urgent Matters:

• Email: Primary communication method
• Online Portal: Official portal messages
• Social Media: General inquiries
• Regular Mail: Official correspondence

Response Times

Emergency Situations:

• Phone Calls: Immediate response
• WhatsApp: Within 1 hour
• Emergency Numbers: Immediate response

Non-Emergency Situations:

• Email: Within 24-48 hours
• Online Forms: Within 3-5 business days
• Social Media: Within 24 hours
• Regular Mail: Within 5-7 business days

📞 Feedback and Complaints

Feedback Channels

Positive Feedback:

• Email: feedback@icar.org.in
• Online Form: Available on website
• Social Media: Through official channels
• Phone: During office hours
• In-Person: At support centers

Complaints and Issues:

• Complaint Cell: complaints@icar.org.in
• Helpline: 1800-11-1234
• Online Complaint: Online complaint form
• Phone: +91-11-25841638
• In-Person: At grievance cell

Grievance Redressal

Grievance Officer:

• Name: Dr. R.K. Singh
• Phone: +91-11-25841639
• Email: grievance.officer@icar.org.in
• Office Hours: Monday - Friday (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM IST)

Escalation Process:

1. First Level: Contact support staff
2. Second Level: Escalate to team leader
3. Third Level: Contact grievance officer
4. Final Level: Approach director

📞 Quick Reference Contact Sheet

Emergency Contacts (24/7)

• Medical Emergency: 108
• Police: 100
• Fire: 101
• Student Helpline: 1800-11-1234
• ICAR Emergency: +91-11-26588500

Primary Support Contacts

• International Student Cell: +91-11-25841631
• WhatsApp Support: +91-9876543210
• Email: international.students@icar.org.in
• Website: icar.org.in

Regional Offices

• North Zone: +91-172-2744567
• South Zone: +91-80-25467890
• East Zone: +91-33-23456789
• West Zone: +91-20-25678901

Country Liaison Officers

• UAE: +91-9876543210
• Saudi Arabia: +91-8765432109
• Qatar: +91-7654321098
• Kuwait: +91-6543210987
• Oman: +91-5432109876

We’re Here to Help! 🤝

The International Student Support team is committed to providing you with the best possible assistance during your academic journey in India. Don’t hesitate to reach out whenever you need help!

Your Success is Our Priority! 🌟