An ISO 9001 : 2008 Organisation

Institute Of Health Sciences

COUNCIL OF ALTERNATIVE SYSTEMS OF MEDICINES

Incorporated with the Act. XXVI of 1961 of Government of West Bengal, based on
Central Govt of India Act.XXI of 1860 and Literary & Scientific institution Act. of 1854.
Established in 1985. Applicable to Advancement and promotion of Alternative Medical
Science of several States of India

An ISO 9001 : 2008 Organisation

105, Kanungo Park,

Kolkata - 700 084, India
Email: info@casm.in
Website: www.casm.in
Phone:(033)60503088,09836174664

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Statement of Philosophy
Council of Alternative Systems of Medicines (CASM) firmly believes that any one in the World to be
deserve the opportunity to receive the highest quality of health care, with the broadest range of care
options. In keeping with this set of beliefs.
CASM is organized to educate and develop health care professionals, including those already in
health care practice, to serve the public.
CASM envisions the creation of a health care system that is cost effective and meets the needs of our
society.
As an independent institution, the CASM primarily relies on private resources, along with available
government resources to offer programs which meet current and changing health care needs of
society.
The learning community of the Council seeks to cultivate a renewed sense of purpose and leadership
within each individual and to promote an enduring search for knowledge, influence and excellence in
human and medical service.
Those who matriculate are required to demonstrate a broad understanding and competency in
health care and maintain a commitment to intellectual development, medical practice, and
scholarship in complementary, alternative and integrative medicine.

Mission Statement
Council of Alternative Systems of Medicines (CASM) is a professional organisation and the only
institution of higher education in the India with a curriculum of integration of various medical
modalities . Its mission is to implement academic programs that integrate instruction, research, and
public service for integrative health care.
The Council is dedicated to bringing insight in encouraging individuals to take the initiative to employ
preventive measures to alleviate illness, suffering, premature death, and chronic degenerative
disease.
Council of Alternative Systems of Medicines incorporated with the Act XXVI of 1961,Govt. of
West Bengal, India to achieve the following objectives :
To distinguish different Alternative systems of Medicines according to its own philosophy.
To spread the systems of medicines as far as possible through the medicines which will
have no bad reaction and which are non poisonous.
To assess the qualities of different systems of medicines.
To stop the complexity and monopoly of the Medical treatment.
To make the treatment easily available to the mankind of all level.
To simplify the medical education and to help the poor derive its benefit.
To help the people of some education to make themselves independent after teaching
them these Alternative Systems of Medicines.
To help the nation too arrive at the goal that in the 20th Century Health will be for all.
Democratising higher education by taking alternative medical education to the doorsteps of
the students.
Providing access to high quality of education to all those who seek it, irrespective of age,
region, or formal qualifications.
Offering need-based academic programmes by giving professional and vocational
orientation to the courses.
Promoting and developing alternative medical education worldwide.

Education Strategy, Goals and Objectives

In line with its mission, CASM will:
1.Provide students with knowledge that is germane and necessary to their functioning as
competent, integrative, alternative health care professionals.
2.Provide training in clinical proceduresand diagonostic skills.
3.Evaluate its instructional and clinical experience programs using competency-based techniques.

CASM's goals are:

1.To increase the number of medical and health professionals knowledgeable and sufficiently
skilled to integrate alternative with conventional therapies in health care professional practice.
2.To provide students the knowledge and skills necessary for the successful practice of the
integrative health and medicine.
3.To prepare the students to participate fully in the health care profession by assuming leadership
roles, teaching, a conducting research.

CASM's objectives are that students will:

1.Acquire the necessary knowledge to diagnose conditions of patients through an integrative
interpretation of visible symptoms, biological data, and health assessments with standard medical
diagnostic procedures.
2.Acquire the necessary skills to use integrative protocols in their practices.
Acquire the knowledge and skills to recognize the need for emergency treatment, to use integrative
medical protocols in emergencies, and to decide when and ahere to refer patients to appropriate
specialists or facilities.
3.Acquire the skills to conduct integrative medical research and apply its findings.
4.Acquire the skills to implement integrative therapies and testaments as indicated.

The Departments of studies

With a view of developing interdisciplinary studies, the council operates through Departments of
studies. Each Department is headed by a director who arranges to plan, supervise, develop and
organize its academic programs and courses in co-ordination with the department staff and the
different academic, administrative and service wings of the council. The emphasis is on providing a
wide choice of courses at different levels.

Academic Programs
The council offers programs leading to Diploma, Bachelor or Post-graduate. Most of these
programs have been developed after an initial survey of the demand for such studies. They are
launched with a view to fulfill the students need for:
certificate
improvement of skills
acquisition of professional qualifications
continuing education and professional development at work place
self-enrichment
diversification of knowledge,etc.

Instructional systems
The council fillows multi-media approach in imparting instruction to its learners. It comprises:
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Self instructional printed course material packages.

Assignments for assessments and feed back.
Supporting audio-video programs
Face-to-face interaction with academic councilors at Study Centers

Course Material
Learning materials are prepared for the course by teams of experts drawn from conventional
universities, medical institutions and professionals from all over the country and in-house faculty.
These materials are edited by the content experts, and language experts at CASM before they are
finally sent to the press. Printed course material is supplied to all students and their cost is
covered in the program fee.

The Scope of Academic Curriculum

The curriculum is structured to provide students the knowledge and skills required to (1) meet the
entry requirements of the professions of integrative health science, (2) diagnose the condition and
problems of patients through new and integrative methods; prescribe appropriate treatment/
activities and medications; and recommend proper health habits and nutrition essential to maintain
good health, and (3) conduct statistical and appropriate research to evaluate the effectiveness of
alternative and complementary health treatments.
The CASM curriculum is comprehensive. It contains course that provide each student a thorough
knowledge of complementary medicines and the skills to apply that Knowledge prescriptively in
the treatment of patients. The course content, grounded in Vis Mediatrix naturae, is ingrained in
the student through meticulous discussions and clarifications, and the practical skills are mastered
by rigorous and repetitive practices under expert supervision.
Additionally, the curriculum is structured for courses to be taken in a logical and sequential order,
This ensures that students complete subject matter prerequisite to pursuing an advanced level of
the subject.
Students are expected to prepare for classes, which are offered monthly in an intensive weekend
format. Instructors assign reading materials or exercises to perform before attending lectures,
experiments, or observations. On occasion students are required to prepare individual or group
presentations to enhance their learning and that of their classmates.
Comparative studies are a common mode of instruction. Learning from the practices, theories and
research of others is vital in the health professions.
Students are required to study and compare methods they are taught with those performed and/or
presented in medical health science literature. Group assignments help to make review an
analysis of previous instruction more meaningful.
The curriculum requires that each student practice various treatments in a clinical setting as
appropriate throughout the program. Experienced doctors and therapists supervise and guide the
students in the application and understanding of various health assessments and medical
techniques thus enabling students to become refined and skilled integrative medical and health
professionals.

Diploma Courses
Duration of Course : 2 Years
Eligibility : 10+/ Equivalent

Maximum Marks : 100 Marks

Passing Minimum : 40 Marks

Diploma in Alternative Medical Science (D.A.M.S.)

Year I
Subject
Code
D11
D12
D13
D14

Year II
Subject
Code

Subject
Anatomy
Physiology
Forensic and State Medicine &
Preventive & Social Medicine
Pathology

DA21
D22
D23
DA24

Subject
Materia Medica
Practice of Medicine
Gynae and Obstetrics
Philosophy of Alternative Medicine

Diploma in Acupuncture (D. Ac.)

Year I
Subject
Code
D11
D12
D13
D14

Year II
Subject
Code

Subject
Anatomy
Physiology
Forensic and State Medicine &
Preventive & Social Medicine
Pathology

DAC21
D22
D23
DAC24

Subject
Principles of Acupuncture
Practice of Medicine
Gynae and Obstetrics
Therapeutic Acupuncture

Diploma in Bach Flower Remedies (D.B.F.R.)

Year I
Subject
Code
D11
D12
D13
D14

Year II
Subject
Code

Subject
Anatomy
Physiology
Forensic and State Medicine &
Preventive & Social Medicine
Pathology

DF21
D22
D23
DF24

Subject
Materia Medica
Practice of Medicine
Gynae and Obstetrics
Pharmacy

Diploma in Yoga (Dip. Yoga.)

Year I
Subject
Code
D11
D12
D13
D14

Subject
Anatomy
Physiology
Forensic and State Medicine &
Preventive & Social Medicine
Pathology

Year II
Subject
Code
DY21
D22
D23
DY24

Subject
Therapeutic Yoga
Practice of Medicine
Gynae and Obstetrics
Yoga Philosophy

Diploma Courses
Duration of Course : 2 Years
Eligibility : 10+/ Equivalent

Maximum Marks : 100 Marks

Passing Minimum : 40 Marks

Diploma in Compound Homoeopathy Medical Science (D.C.H.M.S.)

Year I
Subject
Code
D11
D12
D13
D14

Year II
Subject
Code

Subject
Anatomy
Physiology
Forensic and State Medicine &
Preventive & Social Medicine
Pathology

DC21
D22
D23
DC24

Subject
Materia Medica
Practice of Medicine
Gynae and Obstetrics
Pharmacy

Diploma in Indo-Allopathy Medicine (D.I.A.M)

Year I
Subject
Code
D11
D12
D13
D14

Year II
Subject
Code

Subject
Anatomy
Physiology
Forensic and State Medicine &
Preventive & Social Medicine
Pathology

DI21
D22
D23
DI24

Subject
Materia Medica
Practice of Medicine
Gynae and Obstetrics
Pharmacy

Diploma in Physiotherapy (D.P.T.)

Year I
Subject
Code
D11
D12
D13
D14

Subject
Anatomy
Physiology
Forensic and State Medicine &
Preventive & Social Medicine
Pathology

Year II
Subject
Code
DP21
D22
D23
DP24

Subject
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Practice of Medicine
Gynae and Obstetrics
Electrotherapy, Actinotherapy and
Appliances

Diploma in Electro Homoeopathy Medicine (D.E.H.M.)

Year I
Subject
Code
D11
D12
D13
D14

Subject
Anatomy
Physiology
Forensic and State Medicine &
Preventive & Social Medicine
Pathology

Year II
Subject
Code
DE21
D22
D23
DE24

Subject
Materia Medica
Practice of Medicine
Gynae and Obstetrics
Pharmacy

Diploma Courses
Duration of Course : 2 Years
Eligibility : 10+/ Equivalent

Maximum Marks : 100 Marks

Passing Minimum : 40 Marks

Diploma in Holistic Health & Nutrition (D.H.H.N.)

Year I
Subject
Code
D11
D12
D13
D14

Year II

Subject
Anatomy
Physiology
Forensic and State Medicine &
Preventive & Social Medicine
Pathology

Subject
Code
DH21
D22
D23
DH24

Subject
Holistic Health & Nutrition
Practice of Medicine
Gynae and Obstetrics
Principles of Diet

Diploma in Dental Alternative Science (D.D.A.S.)

Year I
Subject
Code
D11
D12
D13
D14

Year II

Subject
Anatomy
Physiology
Forensic and State Medicine &
Preventive & Social Medicine
Pathology

Subject
Code
DD21
DD22
DD23
DD24

Subject
Oral Health & Hygiene
Orthodontics
Dental Materials
Dental Prosthetics

Diploma in Magnetic Healing Science (D.M.H.S.)

Year I
Subject
Code
D11
D12
D13
D14

Subject
Anatomy
Physiology
Forensic and State Medicine &
Preventive & Social Medicine
Pathology

Year II
Subject
Code
DM21
D22
D23
DM24

Subject
Fundamentals of Magneto Therapy
Practice of Medicine
Gynae and Obstetrics
Magneto Therapy Theory & Practice

BACHELOR COURSES
Duration of Course : 3 Years
Eligibility : 10+2/ Equivalent

Maximum Marks : 100 Marks

Passing Minimum : 40 Marks

Bachelor in Alternative System of Medicine ( B.A.S.M. )

Year I
Subject
Code
B11
B12
B13

Year II

Subject
Anatomy
Physiology
Forensic and State
Medicine & Preventive &
Social Medicine

Subject
Code

Subject

B21
B22
B23

Pathology
Practice of Medicine - I
Pharmacy

Year III
Subject
Code
BA31
B32
B33
BA34

Subject
Materia Medica
Gynae and Obstetrics
Practice of Medicine - II
Philosophy

Bachelor in Acupuncture ( B. Ac. )

Year I
Subject
Code
B11
B12
B13

Year II
Subject

Anatomy
Physiology
Forensic and State
Medicine & Preventive &
Social Medicine

Subject
Code
B21
B22
B23

Subject
Pathology
Practice of Medicine - I
Pharmacy

Year III
Subject
Code
BAC31
B32
B33
BAC34

Subject
Principles of Acupuncture
Gynae and Obstetrics
Practice of Medicine - II
Acupuncture Therapy &
Practice

Bachelor in Bach Flower Remedies ( B. B. F. R. )

Year I
Subject
Code
B11
B12
B13

Year II
Subject

Anatomy
Physiology
Forensic and State
Medicine & Preventive &
Social Medicine

Subject
Code
B21
B22
B23

Subject
Pathology
Practice of Medicine - I
Pharmacy

Year III
Subject
Code
BF31
B32
B33

Subject
Materia Medica
Gynae and Obstetrics
Practice of Medicine - II

Bachelor in Yoga & Natuaropathy ( B. Y. N. )

Year I
Subject
Code
B11
B12
B13

Year II
Subject

Anatomy
Physiology
Forensic and State
Medicine & Preventive &
Social Medicine

Subject
Code
B21
B22
B23

Subject
Pathology
Practice of Medicine - I
Pharmacy

Year III
Subject
Code
BY31
B32
BN33
BN34

Subject
Therapeutic Yoga
Gynae and Obstetrics
Naturopathy Theory &
Practice

BACHELOR COURSES
Duration of Course : 3 Years
Eligibility : 10+2/ Equivalent

Maximum Marks : 100 Marks

Passing Minimum : 40 Marks

Bachelor in Compound Homoeopathy Medical Science ( B. C. H. M.S.)

Year I
Subject
Code
B11
B12
B13

Year II
Subject
Code

Subject
Anatomy
Physiology
Forensic and State
Medicine & Preventive &
Social Medicine

B21
B22
B23

Year III

Subject

Subject
Code

Pathology
Practice of Medicine - I
Pharmacy

BC31
B32
B33
BC34

Subject
Materia Medica
Gynae and Obstetrics
Practice of Medicine - II
Philosophy

Bachelor in Indo-Allopathy Medicine ( B.I.A.M.)

Year I
Subject
Code
B11
B12
B13

Year II
Subject
Code

Subject
Anatomy
Physiology
Forensic and State
Medicine & Preventive &
Social Medicine

B21
B22
B23

Year III

Subject
Pathology
Practice of Medicine - I
Pharmacy

Subject
Code
BI31
B32
B33
BI34

Subject
Materia Medica
Gynae and Obstetrics
Practice of Medicine - II
Philosophy

Bachelor in Physiotherapy ( B.P.T.)

Year I
Subject
Code
B11
B12
B13

Year II
Subject

Anatomy
Physiology
Forensic and State
Medicine & Preventive &
Social Medicine

Subject
Code
B21
B22
B23

Year III

Subject
Pathology
Practice of Medicine - I
Pharmacy

Subject
Code
Bp31
B32
B33
BP34

Subject
Physical Therapy and
Rehabilitation
Gynae and Obstetrics
Practice of Medicine - II
Electrotherapy, Actinotherapy and
Appliances

Bachelor in Electro Homoeopathy Medicines ( B.E.H.M.)

Year I
Subject
Code
B11
B12
B13

Year II
Subject

Anatomy
Physiology
Forensic and State
Medicine & Preventive &
Social Medicine

Subject
Code
B21
B22
B23

Subject
Pathology
Practice of Medicine - I
Pharmacy

Year III
Subject
Code
BE31
B32
B33

Subject
Materia Medica
Gynae and Obstetrics
Practice of Medicine - II

BACHELOR COURSES
Duration of Course : 3 Years
Eligibility : 10+2/ Equivalent

Maximum Marks : 100 Marks

Passing Minimum : 40 Marks

Bachelor in Holistic Health & Nutrition ( B.H.H.N.)

Year I
Subject
Code
B11
B12
B13

Year II
Subject

Anatomy
Physiology
Forensic and State
Medicine & Preventive &
Social Medicine

Subject
Code
B21
B22
B23

Subject
Pathology
Practice of Medicine
Pharmacy

Year III
Subject
Code

Subject

BH31
B32
BH33

Holistic Health & Nutrition

Gynae and Obstetrics
Principles of Diet

Bachelor in Dental Alternative Science ( B.D.A.S)

Year I
Subject
Code
B11
B12
B13

Year II
Subject

Anatomy
Physiology
Forensic and State
Medicine & Preventive &
Social Medicine

Subject
Code
B21
B22
BD23

Subject
Pathology
Practice of Medicine - I
Oral Health & Hygiene

Year III
Subject
Code
BD31
BD32
BD33
BD34

Subject
Oral orthodontics
Dentistry & Radiology
Dental Materials
Dental Prosthetics

Bachelor in Magnetic Healing Science ( B.M.H.S.)

Year I
Subject
Code
B11
B12
B13

Year II
Subject

Anatomy
Physiology
Forensic and State
Medicine & Preventive &
Social Medicine

Subject
Code
B21
B22
B23

Subject
Pathology
Practice of Medicine - I
Pharmacy

Year III
Subject
Code
BM31
B32
B33
BM34

Subject
Principles of Magneto Therapy
Gynae and Obstetrics
Practice of Medicine - II
Magneto Therapy Theory and
Practice

Post Graduate Courses

Duration of Course : 2 Years
Eligibility : Graduate in relevant subject

Maximum Marks : 100 Marks

Passing Minimum : 50 Marks

Doctor of Medicine in Alternative Medicine (M. D.[A.M.])

Year I
Subject
Code
PG11
PG12
PG13

Year II
Subject
Code

Subject
Applied & Clinical Anatomy
Applied & Clinical Physiology
Applied Psychology

PG21
PG22
PG23

Subject
Philosophy of Alternative Medicine
Materia Medica
Alternative Systems of Medicines
Theory & Practice

Doctor of Medicine in Compound Homoeopathy (M. D.[C.H.])

Year I
Subject
Code
PG11
PG12
PG13

Year II

Subject
Applied & Clinical Anatomy
Applied & Clinical Physiology
Applied Psychology

Subject
Code

Subject

PGC21
PGC22
PGC23

Philosophy of Compound Homoeopathy

Materia Medica
Compound Homoeopathy Theory &
Practice

Doctor of Naturopathy (N. D.)

Year I
Subject
Code
PG11
PG12
PG13

Subject
Applied & Clinical Anatomy
Applied & Clinical Physiology
Applied Psychology

Year II
Subject
Code
PGN21
PGN22
PGN23

Subject
Philosophy of Naturopathy
Naturopathy Theory & Practice
Advance Naturopathy

Doctor of Medicine in Electro Homoeopathy (M.D.[E.H.])

Year I
Subject
Code
PG11
PG12
PG13

Subject
Applied & Clinical Anatomy
Applied & Clinical Physiology
Applied Psychology

Year II
Subject
Code

Subject

PGE21
PGE22
PGE23

Philosophy of Electro Homoeopathy

Electro Homoeopathy Theory & Practice
Advance Electro Homoeopathy

Doctor of Medicine in Indo - Allopathy (M.D.[I.A.])

Year I
Subject
Code
PG11
PG12
PG13

Subject
Applied & Clinical Anatomy
Applied & Clinical Physiology
Applied Psychology

Year II
Subject
Code
PGI21
PGI22
PGI23

Subject
Philosophy of Indo - Allopathy
Indo - Allopathy Theory & Practice
Advance Indo - Allopathy

COURSE FEES

COURSES

Year I

Year II

All Diploma Courses

Rs. 6400

Rs. 6000

All Bachelor Courses

Rs. 7400

Rs. 7000

All Post Graduate Courses

Rs. 9400

Rs. 9000

Year III

Rs. 7000

Research Programs
M. Phil(A.M.)

Rs. 23400

Ph. D.(A.M.)

Rs.17400

Rs.17400

D. Sc.(A.M.)

Rs. 21400

Rs. 21400

OTHER FEES
Examination Fees:
Diploma programs
Bachelor Programs
PG Programs

Rs. 500 Per Year

Rs. 800 Per Year
Rs.1000 Per Year

Fees for practicing Registration ( After Completion of the course)

Rs. 6400/-

Re-view charges for each answer paper

Rs. 600/-

Transfer fees ( one course to another course within 3 months)

Rs. 500/-

Duplicate Identity card

Rs. 300/-

Supplementary exam fees for each subject

Rs. 200/-

Duplicate Mark Sheet (in case of loss, damege etc.)

Rs. 500/-

Duplicate Certificate (in case of loss/damages)

Rs. 500/-

Fees for Clinical Training

Rs. 5000/-

Prospectus with Application Form

Rs. 500/-

All payments should be made by Demand Draft in Favour of

" INSTITUTE OF HEALTH SCIENCES" payable at KOLKATA

Types of Admission
Students can apply for either
i)
Academic Year Admission
ii)
Calendar Year Admission
i)

ACADEMIC YEAR ADMISSION

Students are admitted during June to December for all Undergraduate Courses / Post
Graduate Courses.

ii)

CALENDAR YEAR ADMISSION

Students are admitted during January to May for all Undergraduate Courses / Post
Graduate Courses.

Admission Procedure
1. Before taking admission, student should collect the ADMISSION FORM from the study center
or he/she can download the same from CASM website www.casm.in
2. Fill the admission form and submit it to the CASM study center.
* Before filling the Admission form student should go through the prospectus carefully and
admission form should be filled in by the students own hand writing in English.
* Name of the student and the address to which communication to be sent should be started in
capital letters. Student's residential address should be given for communication.
* No column of the admission form should be left blank.
* Admission will be given subject to the eligibility of the student.
3. While submitting the admission form at study center, student must carry one sets of xerox
copies of Original Certificates attested by a Gazetted Officer and self attested too along with the
relevant course fee for the first semester of first year ( as the case may be ) in the form of
Demand Draft or Cash.
4. Details of xerox copies of the Original Certificate to be carried are as follows :* 10th Marksheet / Certificate ( as evidence of Date of Birth )
* 10+2 Marksheet / Certificate
* Degree Marksheet / Certificate
* ID Proof
* Experience Certificate ( If required )
* 6 Passport size Photographs
( if any malpractice in providing the xerox copies of the original Certificates is found at the time
of admission or a later stage, admission will be cancelled ).
5. The Center Coordinator would verify the Admission Form, attested xerox copies of the Original
Certificates and Demand Draft.
6. The study Center coordinator would properly assemble all the documents and sent them in
good condition to CASM
7. On finding all the document and Demand Draft satisfactory CASM would issue the Enrollment
No. and the identity card .

Examination Center
Examination center will be fixed in one or more places in each region depending upon the
strength of the students. The examination center would be a nearby recognized school or college
in the vicinity of the study center, keeping in mind that student do not have to travel much for
appearing in the examination.

Rules & Regulations

1.Acceptance of form is at sole discretion Institute of Health Sciences.

2. Demand Draft for requisite fee must be sent in favour of "Institute of Health Sciences"
payable at Kolkata, Failing which application will not be entertained.
3. Fees once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances.
4. Change of address should be informed immediately to the institute.
5. Institute has made every effort ensure that the contents of study material are correct. However,
Institute accept on responsibility for any error, omissions or damage caused as an effect there of.
6. Partially filled form and forms without prescribed fees will be rejected.
7. Since all the courses are updated on regular basis, therefore syllabus of course is subject to
change without any prior notice.
8. Students who do not pay their installment fees will not be sent study material until dues are
cleared. They shall not be allowed to appear in examination.
9. Disputes, if any, subject to competent forum and courts of Kolkata Jurisdiction only.

Institute of Health Sciences

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India
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