Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery

What Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery does

Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) is a government-affiliated specialised educational institution established in 1986 as the Jewellery Product Development Centre (JPDC) in Delhi and operating today as a subsidiary of the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), a statutory body under India's Ministry of Commerce & Industry. IIGJ delivers professional training across the gems and jewellery value chain through seven physical campuses in Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur, Varanasi, Udupi, Guwahati and Ratnagiri, plus an e-Learning platform offering synchronous and asynchronous delivery. Its portfolio spans 3-4 year undergraduate degrees (B.A. in Gems & Jewellery Design affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University; B.Des. in Jewellery Design affiliated with DSEU and Shri Vishwakarma Skills University), one-year post-graduate diplomas, multi-month diplomas, and over 30 short-duration professional certificates covering design (manual and CAD via Rhinoceros/Matrix), manufacturing, gemmology, diamond grading, and merchandising.

The institution generates revenue primarily through tuition fees for these academic programs, supplemented by corporate training contracts (e.g., Manohar Lal Jewellers, ORRA Retail Trainee Scheme) and government-sponsored skill development programs under the PM Vishwakarma Yojana administered through the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer across both online enquiry/application channels and offline campus visits, with no reseller or distributor network. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and follows an enquiry-based model with annual billing cadence for degree programs. Customers include aspiring jewellery professionals (10+2 or graduation-qualified students), working artisans and goldsmiths (Sunars) upskilling through PM Vishwakarma, currently employed industry professionals seeking specialisation, and university partner institutions integrating IIGJ content into their own degree frameworks.

IIGJ claims 100% placement support, an alumni base of 25,500+, and 10,000+ professionals trained at the Delhi campus alone over 38 years. Its competitive positioning rests on GJEPC's regulatory authority, government partnership access (MSDE, state governments of Maharashtra and Karnataka, NEHHDC), academic affiliations with multiple universities, and a placement pipeline into 50+ jewellery employers including Tanishq, CaratLane, Malabar Gold, Titan, KGK Group and Asian Star. The institute does not have disclosed revenue, external funding, M&A activity, or proprietary AI/ML technology; its differentiation is concentrated in regulatory standing, brand heritage, and the labour-market placement record that flows from GJEPC's industry relationships.

Name

Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery

Legal name

Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery

Website

https://iigj.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IIGJ is a government-affiliated educational institution operating seven campuses across India, delivering professional training in jewellery design, gemmology, CAD, manufacturing, and merchandising for India's gems and jewellery sector. It is governed by GJEPC under India's Ministry of Commerce & Industry.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai, Maharashtra

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Degree Program Tuition: Revenue generated from undergraduate degree programs (B.A. and B.Des.) spanning 3-4 years, affiliated with accredited universities including Savitribai Phule Pune University and Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU).
2. Diploma Program Fees: Post-graduate diploma and diploma programs (12-month to multi-year duration) covering jewellery design, gemmology, CAD, and manufacturing with tuition-based revenue model.
3. Professional Certificate Courses: Short-duration professional certificate programs (ranging from 4 days to 6 months) in specialised areas including diamond grading, CAD, gem identification, jewellery manufacturing, and merchandising.
4. Corporate and Government Training: Customised training programs for jewellery companies (e.g., Manohar Lal Jewellers) and government-sponsored skill development initiatives including PM Vishwakarma Yojana, generating revenue through institutional partnerships.

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Core offering

IIGJ is an educational institution providing jewellery-focused vocational and professional education across degree, post-graduate diploma, diploma, and professional certificate programs in jewellery design (manual and CAD), gemmology, diamond grading, jewellery manufacturing, merchandising, and retail management. It also delivers government-sponsored skilling programs (PM Vishwakarma Yojana), corporate training for jewellery companies, and an e-Learning platform with synchronous and asynchronous courses, all operated through 7 physical campuses across India.

Product overview

IIGJ (Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery) is an educational institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of programmes across degree, post-graduate diploma, diploma, and professional certificate levels. The institute provides jewellery design education (B.A., B.Des.), post-graduate diplomas in Jewellery Design & CAD, Jewellery Design & Management, and Jewellery Management, diploma programmes in Jewellery Design, Manufacturing, Gemmology, CAD, and Gem Identification, as well as over 30 professional certificate courses covering Jewellery Design (Manual and CAD), Manufacturing, Gemmology, Diamond Grading, Merchandising, and specialized topics. Additionally, IIGJ offers Gold Appraiser Training, Retail Sales Training, and Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma (PMV) Government skilling programmes. The e-Learning platform provides blended learning through synchronous and asynchronous modes. The institution operates 7 campuses across India (Mumbai, Delhi, Jaipur, Varanasi, Udupi, Guwahati, Ratnagiri) and has partnerships with DSEU and IIT Madras for degree and certification programmes.

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Products and services

• Degree Programs (B.A. and B.Des. in Jewellery Design) 3-4 year undergraduate degree programs in jewellery design affiliated with accredited universities (Savitribai Phule Pune University, Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU), Shri Vishwakarma Skills University). Provides experiential learning covering design principles, CAD, gemmology, and manufacturing techniques for aspiring jewellery professionals.
• Post Graduate Diploma Programs in Jewellery Design 12-month advanced programs including PG Diploma in Jewellery Design & CAD, PG Diploma in Jewellery Design & Management, and PG Diploma in Jewellery Management. Blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on training in manual design, CAD design, manufacturing techniques, merchandising strategies, and management skills for the jewellery industry.
• Diploma Programs in Jewellery Disciplines Multi-year diploma programs covering Jewellery Design, Jewellery Manufacturing, Jewellery Manufacturing & Production, Gemmology, CAD (Rhino/Matrix), and Gem Identification. Builds technical, design, creativity, and innovation skills including CAD-CAM technology used by the jewellery industry, plus a Master Gemmologist Program (IIGJ-MGP) for advanced expertise.
• Professional Certificate Courses in Jewellery Short-duration certificate programs (ranging from 4 days to 6 months / 20-540 hours) in specialised areas including Jewellery Design (Manual and CAD), CAD Rhinoceros and Matrix, Diamond Assorting & Valuation, Diamonds & Diamond Grading, Gem Identification & Grading, Navratna gemstones, Jewellery Manufacturing (Basic, Advanced, Precasting & Casting, Stone Setting), Gemstone Cutting & Polishing, Filing & Polishing, Metal Setting, Polishing & Finishing, Casting Machine Operation, Jewellery Merchandising, Procreate digital illustration, Styles of Jewellery Design, Model Making, and Industry Oriented Design.
• Professional Certificate - All About Diamonds A 4-day lab-based course covering diamond formation, grading basics, identification of natural and synthetic diamonds, and practical gemmological tool usage for students and jewellery professionals.
• Professional Certificate - All About Navratnas A 4-day lab-based course on astrological significance, identification techniques and cultural heritage of Navratna (nine gems) gemstones.
• Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma (PMV) Program Government-sponsored upskilling program for goldsmiths (Sunars) under PM Vishwakarma Yojana, combining traditional skills with modern technology. Provides certifications, toolkits, digital marketing knowledge, and access to collateral-free loans through IIGJ's role as GJEPC's designated training partner.
• Gold Appraiser Training Training program covering gold's properties, purity and valuation techniques including touchstone method, acid testing and electronic devices for gold quality assessment, for jewellery professionals and artisans.
• Retail Sales Training Training program focusing on technical knowledge and interpersonal skills for jewellery retail, including customer relationship management, for jewellery retail employees and managers.
• Corporate Training for Jewellery Companies Customised training programs for jewellery companies covering retail sales, jewellery manufacturing, gold appraisal, CAD and design upskilling. Delivered at corporate locations or IIGJ campuses, with the Retail Trainee Scheme collaboration with ORRA and engagement with Manohar Lal Jewellers as named examples.
• IIGJ e-Learning Platform Online education platform offering synchronous (live webinars) and asynchronous (self-paced modules) learning for jewellery design, manufacturing, merchandising, diamond grading, gemmology and other specializations, expanding reach beyond physical campuses.
• Lab Grown Diamond (LGD) Certification Programme with IIT Madras Joint certification and diploma programme with IIT Madras combining industry training with research for lab-grown diamond education, designed to advance LGD expertise in India.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% placement record for graduates with lifelong placement support
• +2 more outcomes

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and regional.

• IIT MadrascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026At VAIRAM 2026, Mr. Debasish Biswas, CEO, IIGJ and Prof. M.S. Ramachandra Rao, IIT Madras signed an LOI to introduce joint LGD (Lab Grown Diamond) certification and diploma programmes combining industry training with research. This partnership advances lab-grown diamond education in India.
• World Gold CouncilcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026World Gold Council sponsored the IIGJ Hackathon 2026 at IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026. IIGJ students from Mumbai, Delhi, and Jaipur flagship campuses created innovation-driven, tech-enabled wearable jewellery showcased at the WGC stall with industry leaders present.
• Poornima UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2025Poornima University and IIGJ Jaipur forged academic alliance to strengthen gems & jewellery education, expanding programme access for students in the Rajasthan region.
• Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 September 2024Shri Anil Sankhwal and Shri Debasish Biswas signed an MoU with DSEU to deliver a B.Des in Jewellery Design, strengthening industry-integrated, government-recognised jewellery education pathways in India. The partnership enables IIGJ Delhi students to earn a university-affiliated degree.
• Government of MaharashtraregionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 September 2024GJEPC signed MOU with Govt. of Maharashtra to open a Training and Skilling Centre in Ratnagiri with IIGJ as its Training Partner. The centre focuses on addressing the gems & jewellery industry's growing requirements for skilled workforce in the Konkan region.
• North-Eastern Handlooms and Handicrafts Development Corporation (NEHHDC)regionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 September 2024MoU exchange between NEHHDC and GJEPC for launching IIGJ Training & Skilling Center in Guwahati on 23rd September 2024. Primarily aimed at implementing the PM Vishwakarma (Sunar) initiative in the North-East, providing specialised training to local jewellery artisans.
• Karnataka Social Welfare DepartmentregionalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 August 2024GJEPC tied up with Karnataka Social Welfare Department for training students at IIGJ Udupi, expanding access to jewellery education for students from socially disadvantaged backgrounds in Karnataka.
• Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024GJEPC signed MOU with MSDE for PM Vishwakarma Yojana project with IIGJ as its Training Partner. IIGJ provides skilling programs for Goldsmith (Sonar) including basic and advanced training, certifications, toolkits, digital marketing knowledge, and collateral-free loans.
• Shri Vishwakarma Skills UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIGJ Jaipur's Bachelor's program received affiliation from Shri Vishwakarma Skills University, providing government-recognised academic credentials for jewellery design graduates.
• Savitribai Phule Pune UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIIGJ Mumbai's B.A. in Gems & Jewellery Design program is affiliated with Savitribai Phule Pune University, ensuring degree recognition and academic credibility.
• Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)coreOthersIIGJ is established and governed by GJEPC, a statutory body under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India. GJEPC provides institutional backing, industry connections, and strategic direction for all IIGJ operations across 7 campuses.

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