The Indian Board of Alternative Medicines is one of the largest open international educational academies and a premier institution in the field of alternative / complementary medicines and health promotion in India. Under the guidance of its Founder President Dr. Suresh Kumar Agarwal, the Board aims to advance the study of and research into various alternative therapies and provide a high standard of training and education in the different disciplines of alternative / complementary medicines.

With students from all over the world and every region of India on its rolls, the Board has acquired a truly international character and profile. It offers a wide range of diploma, bachelor and post graduate courses in a number of alternative therapies such as Acupressure, Acupuncture, Aromatherapy, Biochemic Medicines, Bach Flower Remedies, Electro Homoeopathy, Magnet therapy, Naturopathy, Reiki, Yoga etc.

The campus of the Board is situated on a picturesque plot of land on the outskirts of Calcutta and is in the process of being developed into a model institution for education, research and training in alternative / complementary and natural medicines. The curriculum of the Board is as per standard and based on the syllabus prescribed by the Ministry of Health, Govt. of India and various other national and international universities. Its faculty consists of qualified, experienced and dedicated doctors and teachers committed to imparting the best possible education to the students.

 Its innovative distance learning programmes teaches a student the principles and skills required to become well rounded medical practitioners and its certificates are widely accepted worldwide.

The Board’s annual convocation is a much anticipated event with students from overseas and nationwide coming together to receive their certificates and participate in the Board’s yearly international conferences of which the convocation is an integral part. Outstanding students are also awarded medals and trophies at a glittering awards presentation ceremony, another unique feature of the Board’s conferences.

Preparing holistic practitioners is a serious responsibility and the Board maintains a culture that embodies its philosophy of a humane and holistic medical education.

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The Open International University For Alternative Medicines has played a pioneering role in imparting holistic health education in India through a variety of courses leading to the award of diploma, certificate of bachelor and post graduate degree certificates through regular classes and distance education programs.

The Indian Institute Of Alternative Medicines is the largest Open International Academy for joining and learning of courses on Alternative Medicines conducted by the Open International University For Alternative Medicines.