ICAS Body

The Indian Council of Astrological Sciences (ICAS), established in 1984 by the legendary astrologer Dr. B. V. Raman, is one of India’s foremost institutions dedicated to the study, teaching, and research of Vedic Astrology (Jyotisha) and allied sciences. Revered as the 20th-century Varahamihira, Dr. Raman played a pivotal role in presenting Jyotisha to the modern world through his translations of classical texts, scholarly books, and widely respected astrological predictions.

Under the honorary national leadership of Prof. (Dr.) A. B. Shukla, IAS (Retd.), ICAS has expanded into a nationwide network of over 60 chapters, offering systematic education in Jyotisha, Vastu, Palmistry, Nadi, and Nakshatra studies. Its structured courses, ranging from six months to two years, have trained thousands of students from diverse professional backgrounds, including civil servants, judges, doctors, engineers, scientists, professors, and chartered accountants.

ICAS conducts examinations twice each year and awards prestigious qualifications such as Jyotisha Praveena, Jyotisha Visharada, Vastu Acharya, Hasta Rekha Visharada, Nadi Visharada, Nakshatra Visharada, and the advanced research title, Jyotisha Bhushan.

Research and academic excellence remain central to ICAS’s mission. Eminent scholars, including Prof. (Dr.) A. B. Shukla and Late Justice S. N. Kapoor, have contributed significantly to astrological research, enriching the understanding of Vargas, Nakshatras, retrograde planets, and ancient scriptures. Committed to a scientific, disciplined, and research-oriented approach, ICAS continues to preserve India’s rich astrological heritage while fostering global recognition and encouraging meaningful contributions to the advancement of Jyotisha and allied disciplines.