Gemmology Course (Diploma in Gemmology D.G.)
Considering the heavy demand from the industry and general public, short term courses for identification of gemstones, treatments, as well as refresher courses in Gemmology, advance instrumentation courses etc. are introduced by the Institute. The courses are from 1 week to 1 month duration. Corporate training programme is also undertaken. For course details, contact course co-ordinator.
SYLLABUS GEMMOLOGY COURSE :
PRACTICALS :
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES :
RESIDENT PROGRAMME
| Duration | 3 1/2 Months |
| New Batch Commences | January, April, August every year |
| Timings | 10.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. |
| Tuition Fee | – |
| Examination Fee | – |
| Seminar Fee | – |
| Handbook, Certificate & Convocation charges |
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| Lab Deposit (Refundable) | – |
| Registration Fee | Students willing to register their names in advance for the Gemmology Course or any other courses conducted by the institute may pay the full fees in advance and confirm their admission. However, after registration, due to unavoidable circumstances, if any one wants to cancel the admission may inform the institute in writing, giving minimum of 20 days notice about their intention to cancel the admission and in such cases the full fees shall be refunded to the applicant.Whereas, it may please be noted that the fees shall not be refunded if the Institute is not informed about the cancellation of admission in writing 20 days prior to the commencement of the classes. After the commencement of the classes Fees shall not be refunded under any circumstances. |
| Minimum qualification | Matriculation or equivalent |
| Medium of Instruction | English |
| Home work | Theory and objective home work assignments are to be compulsorily completed as per the schedule. At least 2 hours of reading of relevant books and materials are expected per day. Home work assignment marks will be counted for qualifying in the examination. |
| Project work | Students have to complete a project to qualify for the examinations. |
| Seminar | Gemmological Institute organizes seminars of gemmological interest. Attendance at seminar is compulsory. |
| Journal | Students have to submit a completed journal to qualify for the examinations. |
| Attendance | 100% in practical and 80% attendance in theory is compulsory. |
| Laboratory | A sum of Rs. 1,000/- is charged to every student for the use of the Laboratory / Instruments. |
| Examination | Theory, Oral, Practical |
| Theory | 3 hours |
| Practical | 2 hours |
| Crystallography and Viva | 1 hour |
| Library | Student are expected to make use of the Library facility available at the Institute. A sum of Rs. 1,000/- is charged towards the Library fees. |
| Percentage of Passing | Minimum 70% in theory and oral examination; 100% in Practical examination; 90% and above in theory and 100% in practical qualify for a distinction. Home work assignment and weekly tests will also be taken into account. |
| Re-examination | Unsuccessful students wishing to re-appear for the next examination will have to pay the examination fee of Rs. 1,000/-. |
| Certificate | On successful completion of the course a Diploma in Gemmology. (D.G.) is awarded and such successful students can use the title “D.G.” (Diploma in Gemmology) after their name. |
| Boarding and Lodging | Students shall have to make their own arrangements for Boarding and lodging in Mumbai. |
SHORT TERM CERTIFICATE COURSE IN GEM IDENTIFICATION
Hands on Practical Approach with theory for clarity in concepts
SYLLABUS
- Need & introduction for Gemmology
- Visual Observation and Sight Identification of Gems
- Gem testing Instruments and their application
- Gemstone treatments and synthetics
- Rubies and red simulants
- Blue Sapphires and their simulants
- Yellow Sapphires and their simulants
- Emeralds and Green simulants
- Hessonite Garnet and Simulants
- Chrysoberyl Cat’s Eye and Simulants
- Mixed Identification
DIPLOMA IN GEMMOLOGY (D.G.) (Gemmology Correspondence Course) HOME STUDY PROGRAMME
| Duration | One Year |
| New Batch Commences | January, every year, however as special case students may be enrolled during the year. |
| Minimum Qualification | Matriculation or equivalent |
| Medium of Instruction | English |
| Home work Assignments | Home work assignments form the first part of the course – 11 essay assignments and 29 objective assignments which should be completed and submitted to the Institute as per schedules in the time table. Home work assignment marks will be counted for qualifying in the examination. |
| Practicals | Practical training forms the second part of the course. The practicals at the Institute will be for 15 days, full day sessions are held every day. The practicals and the examinations for the correspondence course are held only in the month of December every year. |
| Boarding and Lodging | Students shall have to make their own arrangements for boarding and lodging in Bombay. Students are allowed to take up practical training and examinations within 3 years from the year of enrollment. |
| Fees are to be paid in advance as per the following Schedule :- | |
| Tuition fees (Practicals only) | on or before 30th Oct. and Examination Fees |
| Library | Only the reference section of the Library will be made available to the students. No home issue of books will be made. |
| Syllabus | Syllabus is exactly the same as that of the residential course (see the Gemmology Resident Programme of the Institute) |
| Examinations | Theory, Oral and Practical Examinations will be held once in a year. Generally it will be held in the month of December every year. Without attending practical training at the Institute, students will not be allowed to appear for the practical examinations. |
| Library | Student are expected to make use of the Library facility available at the Institute. |
| Practical Examination | Using the Instruments at the Institute, students are expected to find out the properties of a gemstone and identify a given number of gemstones within a given time. In addition, visual identification of various gemstones, by its crystal system and other visual properties also form a part of the examination. |
| Theory Examination | 3 hours |
| Practical Examination | 2 hours |
| Crystallography and Viva | 1 hours |
| Percentage of Passing | Minimum 70% in Theory/Oral examination and 100% in practical examination; 90% and above in theory and 100% in practical qualify for a distinction. Home work assignments and weekly tests will also be taken into account. |
| Re-Examination | Unsuccessful students wishing to re-appear for the next examination will have to pay the examination fees of Rs. 1,000/-. |
| Certificate | On successful completion of all the above examinations the students (Gemmology Resident/Home study) will be awarded the Diploma in Gemmology – “D.G.”. |
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