Batch Starts: July 2026 | Limited Seats | Bengaluru
For the first time in India’s history, you can earn a full university-recognised undergraduate degree in Gems & Jewellery and IIG South is the official Training Partner making it happen.
A Historic Milestone in Jewellery Education
We are proud to announce that IIG South has been named the Official Training Partner for the B.Sc. in Gems & Jewellery programme, launched by APS College, affiliated with Dr Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University.
This landmark programme was inaugurated on December 20, 2025, by Prof. Ramesh B, Vice Chancellor of Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University, at Career Utsav, Palace Grounds, Bengaluru, a moment that signals a permanent shift in how India trains its jewellery professionals.
Why This Degree Changes Everything
For decades, gems and jewellery education in India meant short-term certificates and diplomas. Talented students had no pathway to a structured, credible, industry-recognised academic qualification. That changes now.
This is India’s first full-time, university-recognised undergraduate degree dedicated exclusively to Gems & Jewellery Design, built to produce graduates who have both the academic credentials employers respect and the hands-on skills the industry actually needs.
What IIG South Brings to This Programme
As the Official Training Partner, IIG South doesn’t just lend its name – we conceptualise, design, structure, and deliver the entire academic and training experience. APS College awards the degree; IIG South delivers the industry depth, curriculum quality, and professional training.
Here’s what that means for you as a student:
- Hands-on from Day One: Lab work, live workshops, and real industry exposure aren’t add-ons. They are the core of how you learn.
- Complete Subject Coverage: Design, gemology, diamond grading, manufacturing, and retail — every dimension of the industry in a single structured programme.
- Expert Mentorship: Direct, ongoing guidance from IIG South’s team of working industry professionals.
- Graduate Job-Ready: You won’t spend years figuring out how to enter the workforce. You’ll be ready before you walk out the door.
The IIG South Advantage: The Best of Both Worlds
Most programmes give you one or the other — academic theory or practical skills. We’ve built this degree to give you both.
The credibility of a university degree and the practical competency the jewellery industry demands, which in turn leads to a professional that the market has never seen before. This isn’t a short course with a certificate. It’s a three-year undergraduate degree that transforms you into a well-rounded jewellery professional with the creative skills, technical knowledge, and academic foundation to grow and lead in this industry.
Our Vision
At IIG South, we’re not simply launching a degree. We’re building the next generation of India’s jewellery industry leaders.
Our commitment is to:
- Nurture exceptional talent
- Raise professional standards across the industry
- Create graduates who are ready to lead in design studios, retail, manufacturing, gemology, and beyond.
This programme sets a new benchmark for structured jewellery education in India and we’re just getting started.
Batch Starts July 2026 — Enquire Now
Seats are limited for the inaugural batch. If you’re passionate about a career in gems and jewellery, this is your opportunity to be part of history.
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