The Indian Institute of Astrology was established on 29th October, 1978 with certain aims and objectives, the chief of which is to extend proper eductaion in astrology so as to create educated and efficient astrologers for the benefit of common people. It is a great pride to announce that our educational programme which started in the year 1981 has been continuing till date. Many of our students are practising astrology professionally, others have taken it as a hobby and are doing research work. Our practising astrologers have already earned good name among their clients and have enhanced the fame of I.I.A.

The name, address and description of the constituents of the first Managing Committe were as follows:

1	Raman, Dr. B. V.	President	Bangalore
2	Devi, Smt. Anjali	Vice-President	Calcutta
3	Singh, Sri A.P.	General Secretary	Calcutta
4	Roy Chowdhury, Sri B.	Treasurer	Calcutta
5	Lahiri, Sri N.C.	Member	Calcutta
6	Ayer, Sri V.A.K.	Member	Bombay

and 54 others

Courses are taught by qualified professors through regular classes held in Kolkata. Correspondence Courses are available for the students who live at distant places. Academic Session for admission in all such courses start in January and July every year. Correspondence Courses are offered at any time of the year.

Examinations are conducted at regular intervals and the students are to qualify themselves in such examinations and thereafter Diplomas/Certificates are awarded.

Our Members live all over India and abroad. Our practising astrologers are well established and have earned name, fame and prosperity in Society.