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Gemmology is the study of gemstones (Diamonds, Coloured Stones and Pearls). Education in this field is available through specialised institutes like GIA.
GIA is the world's foremost authority in diamonds, coloured stones, and pearls. GIA exists to protect all purchasers of gemstones, by providing the education, laboratory services, research and instruments needed to accurately and objectively determine gemstone quality. For more info, see About GIA.
GIA started its education operations in India in 2004 and lab operations in 2008. It is located in Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai.
GIA has its education and lab services facility at Mumbai, and classrooms in New Delhi and Surat. Additionally, GIA routinely conducts various seminars in additional locations across India. Call us Toll Free at 1800 41 999 14 to get an appointment with a GIA Representative close to your location.
GIA offers its diploma courses in Mumbai, Surat and New Delhi. In addition, GIA also conducts seminars across various locations in India. Call us Toll Free at 1800 41 999 14 to get an appointment with a GIA Representative close to your location.
All trainers are duly qualified and trained as per GIA norm practice worldwide.
All Diploma and Lab classes offered by GIA in India are the same as those offered in the US. Same curriculum is taught for these classes at every GIA campus. However, each campus has a different class schedule and the number of students per class may vary from location to location.
GIA Carlsbad is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). GIA New York is accredited by the ACCSC as a branch of GIA Carlsbad. ACCSC's accreditation is institutional in nature and includes GIA on-campus education only. GIA's Online Education courses are accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). ACCSC and DEAC are listed by the U.S. Department of Education as nationally recognised accrediting agencies.
As a training partner of Gem and Jewellery Skill Sector Council of India (GJSCI), GIA has trained people from the industry under STAR scheme programme in 2013-14.
GIA in India offers courses in Diamond, Coloured Stones, Pearls, Jewellery Design and Merchandising.
Diploma Courses
Certificate Courses
Professional Development
Lab Classes
Lab Classes are short-duration practical-oriented programmes. Diamond Grading Lab Class, Gem Identification Lab Class, Colored Stone Grading Lab Class and Pearl Grading Lab Class are ideal for enhancing skills and to be proficient in respective areas.
Where do I get details on GIA courses?
Detailed course contents are available on our website at GIA Programmes
Call us Toll Free at 1800 41 999 14 or email eduindia@gia.edu
The applicant for GIA courses should have higher H.S.C. or equivalent to 10 + 2. Also, all courses are conducted in English language only. Hence, proficiency in the English language is required. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
There is no entrance exam. However, there are limited seats per class. The seats are allotted on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Please refer to the Education Catalogue for full details of GIA Academic Policies including GIA policies on Attendance, Dismissal, and Satisfactory Academic Progress.
GIA announces scholarships every year for students. Students can apply between 1 February - 31 March or 1 August - 30 September at GIA.edu/scholarships. For more information, please call us Toll Free at 1800 41 999 14 or email eduindia@gia.edu
GIA does not provide any loan facility.
Refund policies are applicable in case of cancellation of admission in a class. Please refer to application form for the refund policy.
In Delhi, all Lab Classes and Seminars are offered. We also offer the coveted Graduate Gemologist Diploma Program at the GIA classroom at IIGJ Campus at Jhandewalan, New Delhi.
In Surat, all Lab Classes and Seminars are offered. We also offer the coveted Graduate Diamonds Diploma Program at the GIA classroom at Swastik Universal, Dumas Road, Piplod, Surat.
GIA programmes are suitable for employees to enhance their skills. Call us Toll Free at 1800 41 999 14 to get an appointment with a GIA Representative close to your location.
GIA conducts classes at client's locations. Call us Toll Free at 1800 41 999 14 to get an appointment with a GIA Representative close to your location.
GIA Students Services team provides assistance to GIA Alumni in finding suitable industry placement. Interested companies from the gem and jewellery industry approach GIA with their requirements. The job description of desired candidates is circulated among Alumni. Interested Alumni can directly contact the hiring companies for suitable jobs on offer. Common enquiries are for diamond graders, gemmologists, jewellery designers and sales and marketing professionals.
GIA Placement Camps are a platform where recruiters and job-seekers from the gem and jewellery industry come together and communicate. GIA organises Placement Camps regularly. For more information, please call us Toll Free at 1800 41 999 14 or email eduindia@gia.edu
GIA does not offer job guarantee. GIA, however, organises Placement Camps regularly to bring together job-seekers and employers through the Student Services team. For more information, students and GIA Alumni can call us Toll Free at 1800 41 999 14 or email eduindia@gia.edu.
Anyone interested to pursue a career with GIA can reach out to the HR department at careersindia@gia.edu. The candidate will be contacted directly depending on requirement and suitability as per GIA's Employment Policy.
GIA student workrooms give Distance Education students affordable access to all the equipment and gemstones needed to complete the practical requirement of the Gem Identification course. This self-study room is also available to students who are preparing for the 20-stone final exam, taking a proctored exam, or simply practicing their grading and identification skills. Learn more about the Student Workroom here.