B.Voc. in Jewellery Design and Gemology at Deogiri College

If you are looking at B.Voc. in Jewellery Design and Gemology, Deogiri College in Aurangabad runs it as a 3-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 150 seats a year.

At its core, the programme covers design thinking, drawing, materials and digital tools, built around a portfolio of studio projects.

Deogiri College is a other institute, founded in 1960. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Deogiri College — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Voc programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations, the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means design thinking, drawing, materials and digital tools, built around a portfolio of studio projects. Typical first jobs: designer roles in product, fashion, communication or UX. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask Deogiri College for the current semester-wise plan.

Deogiri College has not published a fee for B.Voc. in Jewellery Design and Gemology on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 3 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To be considered for B.Voc. in Jewellery Design and Gemology, you usually need Class 12 in any stream.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through UCEED, NID DAT and NIFT. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Deogiri College's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take UCEED, NID DAT and NIFT and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Deogiri College or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Deogiri College runs 4 B.Voc specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• B.Voc. in Education
• B.Voc. in Theator and Stage Craft
• B.Voc. in Multimedia and Animation

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Are you genuinely interested in design thinking? You will spend 3 years on it.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does Deogiri College compare with other colleges offering B.Voc in and around Aurangabad?