Forms the first component of the course—consisting of 11 essay assignments and 29 objective assignments. Submissions must strictly follow the schedule. Assignment marks count toward exam qualification.
A mandatory 15-day full-day practical session conducted at the Institute in Mumbai every year in December. Students must complete practical training within 3 years of enrollment to qualify for practical exams.
Students are required to make their own accommodation and travel arrangements in Mumbai during the 15-day practical training and examination period.
Tuition fees (Practicals only) must be paid on or before October 30th. Students have reading-room access to the Institute's library reference section during their stay (no home lending available).
| Exam Type | Duration / Requirement | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Theory Examination | 3 Hours | Held once a year in December. Syllabus matches the Resident Course. |
| Practical Examination | 2 Hours | Identification & property testing of gemstones using Institute instruments. |
| Crystallography & Viva | 1 Hour | Visual identification of crystal systems and gemstone properties. |
| Passing Criteria | Min. 70% Theory / 100% Practical | Score 90%+ in Theory & 100% in Practical for Distinction. |
| Re-Examination Fee | Rs. 1,000/- | Applies for unsuccessful candidates reapplying for the next examination cycle. |
Upon successful completion of Theory, Practical, and Viva examinations, students are awarded the prestigious Diploma in Gemmology – "D.G.".
| 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 Mumbai. Students are allowed to take up practical training and examinations within 3 years from the year of enrollment. |
| Tuition fees (Practicals only) | on or before 30th Oct. and Examination Fees |
| Library | Students are expected to utilize the Institute’s library facilities to support their studies. Please note that access is limited to the reference section for on-site reading, as we do not offer book lending or home-issue services. |
| 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. |
| 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 hour |
| 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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