It would not be an exaggeration to state that despite the consistent advance of western medicine, affordable and effective health care is still beyond the reach of vast sections of the world’s population, particularly those residing in the developing world. A few decades ago, it was generally assumed by the scientific community that medicinal plants, homeopathic doses, acupuncture needles, yoga etc. could be safely relegated to no more than a footnote of medical history. But this assumption has indeed turned out to be a very premature one. During the past two decades, the upsurge in herbology, acupressure, acupuncture and yoga etc. across the world has been phenomenal. This renewed interest has generated an international awareness on the richness and importance of the subject. It is to cater to this interest and the need for trained practitioners in the field of alternative medicines that the Indian Institute of Alternative Medicines offers a variety of multi level courses in alternative medicines.

The Indian Institute of Alternative Medicines is a leading educational academy offering a high standard of academic programmes by means of distance education in the various alternative therapies. With a past and present student strength of around 80,000, the Institute's courses - diploma, bachelor certification and post graduate / doctorate on acupressure, acupuncture, aroma therapy, biochemic medicines, indo allopathy, electro homeopathy, naturopathy, yoga, reiki etc. are pursued in increasing number by students from all over the country and worldwide.

Salient Features of our Courses

1. The syllabus of the various courses of the Institute are as per standard of and based on the syllabus prescribed by the Ministry of Health, Govt. of India and various other national and international universities, premiere medical institutions and important societies working in the field of alternative medicines.

2. The course materials are prepared by a team of professional specialists drawn from renowned institutions as well as our own in-house teaching faculty. Thereafter another group of content writers and language experts are asked to assimilate meticulously, analyzed carefully and edited finally for sending the same to the press for printing. Thus the lessons provided by the Institute are in simple and lucid language so that they can be followed by beginners as well as experienced practitioners.

3. The Institute follows the methodical and scientific multimedia approach in imparting instructions for its courses.

4. Self - instructional printed course material is sent to the students, for which no cost is required. The fees cover the whole programme.

5. Assignments and question papers are sent regularly to asses the progress of the students.

6. Regular feedback is always encouraged.

7. We are in the process of integrating Audio – Video support into our programs.

8. There is no extra or hidden cost or fee involved in the completion / certification of our courses.

The courses are of great practical relevance to one and all. They enable one to maintain his or her health, reduce medical bill by following simple and cost effective procedures/remedies and render medical service.


Through its courses, the institute offers one the opportunity to earn whilst serving ailing humanity using benign and cost effective methods of healing. They are an ideal springboard to the world of alternative medicines allowing one to be an active participant in its development and proliferation. Besides lay people, doctors of established systems such as allopathy, homeopathy, ayurveda, unani, and siddha can supplement and expand their knowledge through the study of various alternative therapies, which is precisely what these courses provide. Through the judicious and conscientious integration of alternative practices, they can obtain better results and break the limitations imposed by any single or particular therapy.

The institute places utmost emphasis on its distance education programmes. Distance education allows students from all over the world to pursue these courses and receive accepted certification on its completion. Besides, education by means of correspondence has its own advantages, particularly for working people or those with other preoccupations, as the students can study at their own pace and in their own environment, thus making it a very convenient process.

An annual convocation is held by the board at which its students are presented their diplomas and certificates by dignitaries and outstanding students are commended for their performances with medals and awards.

Various Alternative Medicine Courses like

Distance Learning / Correspondence Diploma Courses in Alternative Medicines ,

Distance Learning / Correspondence Bachelor Courses in Alternative Medicines

Distance Learning / Correspondence Post Graduate/ Doctorate Courses in Alternative Medicines,

Distance Learning / Correspondence Courses for Doctor of Naturopathy / Natural Medicine ( N.D. / N.M.D.),

Distance Learning / Correspondence Courses for Doctor of Oriental Medicine ( O.M.D. ),

Distance Learning / Correspondence Courses for Doctor of Holistic Medicine ( H.M.D. ),

Distance Learning / Correspondence Post Graduate Diploma Courses in Alternative Medicines ( PGDAM ),

Distance Learning / Correspondence Doctor of Medicine Courses in Alternative Medicines M.D.(A.M.),

Distance Learning / Correspondence Doctor of Philosophy Courses in Alternative Medicines - Ph.D(A.M.) ,

Distance Learning / Correspondence Doctor of Science Courses in Alternative Medicines - D.Sc(A.M.) ,

Distance Learning / Correspondence Doctor of Literature Courses in Alternative Medicine- D.Litt (A.M.) ,

Distance Learning / Correspondence Practical Courses in Alternative Medicines, and

Distance Learning / Correspondence Short Term Courses in Alternative Medicines.