If you are an AMU student going through stress, anxiety or a difficult phase, help is a phone call away: the AMU Students’ Counselling Centre can be reached at 9212148512 or 9105072786, the Proctor’s Helpline at 9837000614, and the national Tele-MANAS service at 14416, which works 24×7. Save these numbers now, even if you do not need them today.
The university shared these details on 12 November 2026 while announcing that it has held more than 30 wellness programmes across AMU schools, residential halls and faculties, and that more counselling support is on the way.
Numbers to save
| Service | Number |
|---|---|
| AMU Students’ Counselling Centre | 9212148512 / 9105072786 |
| Proctor’s Helpline | 9837000614 |
| Tele-MANAS (national tele-mental health service, 24×7) | 14416 |
What is new for students in the halls
- Peer Buddies in every hall: since January 2026, all halls of residence have nominated Peer Buddies. Their job is to notice early signs of distress among fellow students and help them reach the counselling centre.
- Counsellors in Girls’ Halls first: the Department of Psychology has agreed to engage trained research scholars to give generic counselling to students in all Girls’ Halls of Residence. The plan may later be extended to Boys’ Halls and to non-resident students.
- Training for Provosts and Wardens: master trainers will train Provosts, Wardens and other staff to spot students who need help, give first support and refer them onward.
- Workshops: a wellness awareness campaign followed by workshops in the Girls’ Halls will cover emotional well-being, stress management and the support available.
- Specialist care: students who need professional treatment will be referred to the Psychiatry OPD at JN Medical College.
- Privacy: the university says strict confidentiality will be kept for every student who asks for help.
The university has also decided to call the campaign ‘Wellness Awareness’ rather than ‘Mental Health Awareness’, so that students do not hold back because of stigma. Emergency and counselling contacts, including Tele-MANAS, will be displayed prominently in the Girls’ Halls.
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What has already happened
The biggest effort so far was ‘Mind Matters: Mental Well-being Series’, held from 16 April to 16 May 2026. The DSW Office ran it with the Advanced Centre for Women’s Studies, the Students’ Counselling Centre, the Departments of Community Medicine and Psychiatry at JNMC, and the Inclusive Futures Foundation. It reached nine AMU schools, including STS (Minto Circle), ABK High School (Boys and Girls), Saiyyid Hamid Senior Secondary School (Boys), Senior Secondary School (Girls), AMU Girls’ School, Ahmadi School for the Visually Challenged, Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh AMU City School and AMU City Girls’ High School, Qazi Para.
Students learnt simple techniques such as grounding, mindfulness, cognitive restructuring and guided imagery, and how to ask for help. Sessions were also held at Abdullah Hall, S.N. Hall, I.G. Hall, B.A.N. Hall, Mohammad Habib Hall, Viqarul Mulk Hall and other halls and boarding houses. The hall initiatives were taken up at the instance of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Naima Khatoon.
A word to students and parents
Hostel life, exams and being away from home can be heavy, especially in the first year. Talking to a counsellor is not a sign of weakness, and AMU has promised to keep it confidential. Parents can share these numbers with their children and check in with them regularly. If you live in a hall, find out who your Peer Buddy is.
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Official source: AMU Public Relations Office news release.
Frequently asked questions
What is the AMU Students’ Counselling Centre phone number?
You can call 9212148512 or 9105072786. The Proctor’s Helpline is 9837000614.
Is there a 24×7 helpline for AMU students?
Yes. Tele-MANAS, the national tele-mental health service, is available 24×7 at 14416, and AMU has shared it with students.
Who are Peer Buddies in AMU halls?
Students nominated by each hall of residence since January 2026 to spot early signs of distress among fellow students and help them reach counselling.
Will my details be kept private if I seek counselling?
AMU has said strict confidentiality and privacy will be maintained for students seeking help.
