A brief introduction :
The “Institute of Alternative Medicines & Research” is the nations foremost organisation in the field of alternative medicines with thousands of members, practitioners and students spread across the length and breadth of the nation

True to its moto- “Natural forces within us are the true healers of disease”, the institute has brought the Alternative medicines to the attention of the masses and trained thousands of students in India and abroad through its various courses in the various disciplines of alternative medicines - such as acupressure, acupuncture, aroma therapy, biochemic medicines, reiki, naturopathy, yoga and many more. To further facilitate the study of alternative medicines & provide a high standard of educational programmes, the institute is affiliated to “The Open International University” - medicina alternativa ( global accreditation organisation based in sri lanka) and “Indian council of Alternative Medicines”- the council for the promotion and the development of the alternative systems of treatment. With students from all over the world and every region of India on its rolls, teh Institute has acquired a truely International character and profile and is presently actively engaged in further propagating holistic and natural therapies, through its various courses, to all corners of the globe. It offers diplomas/ Degrees/ Post Graduate programmes through regular classes and means of distance education in a number of alternative therapies such as acupressure, acupuncture, aroma therapy, biochemic medicines, electro homoeopathy, reiki, Naturopathy, Yoga and many more.

Apart from the regular workshops, seminars on different Alternative therapies conducted by it throughout the year, the event of the Annual World congress has cut itself out as the highlight and the msot awaited event of the institute. Students from overseas and nationwide come together to receive their degrees at a glittering award presentation ceremony which stands out to be the integral part of the Annual World Congress. Meritorious students and practitioners are acknowledged and awarded for their academic excellence and achievements in the field of alternative medicines at the very same occassion.

The “Institute of Alternative Medicines and Research” has reached elaborate heights and consolidated its position as an educational Institution par excellence under the supreme guidance of Mr. Jayanta Bhattacharjee, who has not only laid a foundation but has also created a hallmark of supremacy. Being situated at 189, D.H. Road; Thakurpukur- Calcutta it has successfully been able to spread and educate and establish its students as doctors in Alternative Medicines.



Affiliations:
The Institute of Alternative Medicines & Research (I.A.M.R.) is affiliated to the following prestigious body:

The Open Internation University for Complementary Medicines (Medicina Alternativa) established as per the world Health Organisation (W.H.O) Alma Ata, U.S.S.R. Declaration of 1962 (The international Multidisciplinary Scientific society on Alternative Medicines.) Recognised by: United Nations Peace University (Resolution no. 35/55/5/XII/80 and duly recognised by the Government of India on 3rd December, 1981.