Guidelines

ACADEMIC VISITOR PROGRAMME (AVP)

(GUIDELINES)

Invitee

Academicians only
(Vice Chancellors / Sr. Academicians / Professors)

Duration

7–10 days in India (excluding travel time)

International Airfare

Economy class international return airfare for all AVP visitors whose travel time is up to 8 hours.
If travel time is more than 8 hours: Business class airfare will be provided by ICCR.

Domestic Airfare

Economy class domestic airfare to all AVP visitors.

Hotel Accommodation with Boarding & Lodging

Five Star hotel accommodation with full boarding and lodging in India.

Dinner Reception

No dinner reception will be routinely organized for AVP visitors.
However, a dinner reception can be considered on strong recommendation of HoM for AVP visitors from globally prestigious universities.

Programme

The purpose of the AVP is academic interaction/cooperation. Before proposing an AVP visit, the Mission should:

  • Identify a principal nodal University in India
  • Obtain their ‘in principle’ approval for hosting the visitor
  • Plan 1–2 other university visits with specific cooperation discussions

ICCR may add 1–2 cultural elements separately.

Liaison Officer

No Liaison Officer will be deputed with AVP Visitors.
In exceptional cases, LO can be deputed with prior approval of Competent Authority of ICCR.

Transportation

One Car will be provided.

Feedback Form

It is mandatory for the Mission to get the Feedback Form duly filled by the visitor within 10 days of concluding the visit and send it to ICCR.