Students' Counselling Centre

The Students' Counselling Centre (SCC), Aligarh Muslim University, was established in November 2014 with the personal initiative and guidance of the then Vice-Chancellor of A.M.U., Retired Lieutenant General Zameer Uddin Shah. The centre was conceived to primarily address the psychological and emotional needs of students through professional counselling services and to provide a structured support system within the university. Recognizing that students often face emotional difficulties, mental health concerns, and academic-related stress during their university life, the centre plays a vital role in offering timely counselling support and professional guidance. Its primary objective is to promote the holistic development of students by enabling them to function effectively at emotional, personal, social, and academic levels, while fostering coping skills, resilience, and psychological well-being. As Aligarh Muslim University is a renowned academic institution, academic concerns are addressed within the counselling framework of the Centre’s mandate.

VISION

To create a resilient and well-supported student community by fostering emotional well-being, growth and academic success through accessible and empathetic counselling services.

MISSION

¨     Enhance self-awareness to help students recognise patterns, challenges and strengths.

¨     Champion holistic well-being by addressing emotional, psychological and academic needs.

¨     Provide accessible and student-centred counselling services for emotional and academic support.

¨     Create a safe, inclusive, and confidential space for students to express, heal and grow.

¨     Equip students with essential life skills in coping. problem-solving and decision-making.

¨     Promote mental health awareness through workshops, outreach and peer support.

¨     Foster a culture of empathy, resilience and lifelong well-being.