Masters Diploma in Gemology at International Institute of Gemology

If you are looking at Masters Diploma in Gemology, International Institute of Gemology runs it as a 20-year, full-time postgraduate course. The total fee on record is ₹1.2 lakh – ₹2.3 lakh.

International Institute of Gemology is a other institute. This page brings together what is on record for this course at International Institute of Gemology — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to PGD programmes at International Institute of Gemology as a group.

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Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with International Institute of Gemology before you pay anything.

To be considered for Masters Diploma in Gemology, you usually need a bachelor's degree in a related subject.

Admission to this kind of course is usually on merit in the qualifying exam. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check International Institute of Gemology's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
3. Apply to International Institute of Gemology 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.

For Masters Diploma in Gemology specifically, the average salary on record is ₹3 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

International Institute of Gemology runs 4 PGD specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Masters Diploma in Diamond TM
• Masters in Gems & Jewellery
• Masters Diploma in Jewellery Professional

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

• Do the subjects of Masters Diploma in Gemology genuinely interest you? You will spend 20 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹1.2 lakh – ₹2.3 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• What do recent graduates of this course actually go on to do?
• How does International Institute of Gemology compare with other colleges offering PGD?