Diploma in Diamond Processing Course is one year diploma level course through which students are trained in processing of diamond such as sorting, grading cutting and polishing. Skills that are taught by students include having knowledge about how to determine the weight, clarity, color and cut of diamonds in order to determine the quality of the diamonds as well as the cost of the diamonds. They do so from tutors who are industry players and are trained on the current diamond processing equipment. They include; diamond shape cutting, polishing, laser cut and the differences between various types of diamonds.
For admittance to Diploma in Diamond Processing, the candidate should be a pass in 10+2 examination with fifty percent marks. This is an exception to the normal admission standards because students are not required to sit for any entrance exam for this course. But still, there are a few institutes where the institutes themselves conduct the qualifying tests with the tests of basic aptitude, logical reasoning and language to ensure that the candidate is suitable for the diamond processing industry. Candidates who possess relevant engineering or science diploma can also directly seek admission into second year of the programme.
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Full Form | Diploma in Diamond Processing |
Duration | 6 months to 1 year |
Course Level | Undergraduate |
Eligibility | 10th grade pass |
Top Colleges | Indian Diamond Institute (IDI), Gemmological Institute of India (GII), International Gemological Institute (IGI), J K Diamonds Institute of Gems & Jewelry, GIA (Gemological Institute of America) |
Entrance Exam | Institute-specific entrance exams |