AIG odffers courses in gemology , jewellery designing , diamonds , pearls , evaluation of jewellery , workshops which are held in the campus . We also offer distance course education for students who are unable to attend regular lectures .
What are the major differences between The Graduate Gemmologist Programme & The Gem Awareness Programme ?
The GGP is designed for individuals who want in depth , technical training in the field of gemmology . Offered on the campus , the programme emphasises the development and grading and identification skills for coloured gemstones . this programme is scientifically planned right from minning to market . ( See course coverage on pg 11 ) .
The GAP is designed for sales - oriented individuals who need essential product knowledge to sell or buy jewellery effectively . The course gemstones available on the Indian market .
( See course coverage on pg 12 ) .
How long does it
take to earn the A
Graduate Gemmologist Diploma ?
Approximately 3 months on campus programming .
How long does it
take to earn the Gem Awareness Certificate ?
Approximately 1 – ½ months on campus programme .
Can I
enrol a single course ?
Yes . You can enrol a single course and apply each course toward the eventual completion of your diploma requirements if you choose .
How effective are the audio visual tapes ?
They are powerful tool for those individuals who are doing the distance – course – education programme . It is a insight into the gem world which comes handy for study purposes .
Do I
have to go
to the AIG campus to
take my exams ?
Yes . It is compulsory to give exams on the AIG campus . Whether you are aspiring to complete the course or distance education course .
Where can I get instruments needed to complete The Distance Education Course ?
You may attend the students laboratory or purchase them .
What does a stand by status mean on campus pertaining to any of the above mentioned courses offered by the institute ?
It means you will be placed on a waiting list until 30 days prior to start of your programme , when we an confirm space availability .
Can you help me
in find housing in
Pune ?
Yes . Contact your office and get all information on this front .The tution fees does not include this facility . You have to pay seperately for the same . We take no responsibility towards any thing that happens outside the campus .
What are the deadlines for enrolling on the campus ?
A schedule has been provided for your convenience . While there is no specific deadlines for short courses , class size is limited so we encourage you to apply early . Your applications must be completed , including all required documents and fe in order to hold a reserved a seat . There is definite deadline for the 8 months course which may have been early mentioned in Comprehensive course details . Check the enrollment dates out for the same .
GRADUATE GEMMOLOGIST & JEWELLERY PROGRAMME
Duration : 40 weeks (800 instruction hrs)
Class Hours : Mon-Fri 12.30 - 4.30pm.
Course Commences on 16 th july (Mon)
Entrance Test on 28 th june .
Application and Prospectus is available for Rs 995 / - by cash or Demand Draft drawn in favour of
Aastha Institute Of Gemmology .
Last Date of filling Application forms is 20 th June .
Short Courses :
COLOURED STONES PROGRAMME
Duration : 12 weeks (150 instruction hrs)
Class Hours : Mon-Fri 10.30 - 12.30pm.
Course Begins on :
4 th June - 4 th September .
17 th
September - 21 st December
7 th Jan - 5 th April .
GEM AWARENESS PROGRAMME
Duration : 5 weeks (62 instruction hrs)
Class Hours : Mon-Fri 10.30 - 12.30pm.
Course Begins on :
4 th June - 4 th July
11 th July - 10 th
August
20 th August - 20 th September .
1 st October - 1 st November
19
th November - 19 th Decemebr
7 th January - 7 th February
18 th February -
18 th March
25 th March - 25 th April .
GRADUATE DIAMOND PROGRAMME
Class Hours : Mon-Fri 12.30 - 2.30pm.
Course Begins on :
16 th July - 17 th August
27
th August - 29 th September .
7 th October - 9 th
November
19 th November - 21 st Decemebr
7
th January - 8 th February
18 th February -
22 nd March
1 st April - 3 rd May
GRADUATE JEWELLERY DESIGN
PROGRAMME
Duration : 12 weeks (150 instruction hrs)
Class Hours : 11.00 - 2.30 pm.
Course Begins on :
4 th June - 18 th August
27
th August - 10 th November
19 th November - 31
th January
11 th February - 26 nd
April
GRADUATE PEARLS
Duration
: 1 week (7 1/2 instruction hrs)
Class Hours : 10.30 - 12.00pm.
Course Begins on :
11 th June - 15 th June
9 th
July - 13 th July
6 th August - 10 th August
10 th
September - 14 th September
8 th October -
12 st October
5 th November - 9 th Novemebr
10 th Decemebr - 14
th December
7 th January - 11 th January
4 th February - 8 th
February
4 th March - 8 th March
8 th April - 12 th April .
EVALUATION OF JEWELLERY CERTIFICATE
Class Hours : Mon - Fri . 11.00 - 12.00pm.
Course Begins on :
18 th June - 22 th June
2 th
July - 6 th July
13 th August - 17 th August
17 th
September - 21 th September
15 th October -
19 st October
19 th November - 23 th Novemebr
17 th Decemebr -
21 th December
14 th January - 18 th January
11 th February - 15 th
February
11 th March - 15 th March
15 th April - 19 th April .
WORKSHOP
Course Begins on :
4 th August - 5 th August
8 th
Decemebr - 9 th December
9 th March - 10 th March