Hi Riya! Your career option to became a gemologist is a good choice. To become a gemologist you need to study B. Sc in gemology or B. Des in jewellery design. Having one of the courses can make you a gemologist. Lets see what exactly a gemologist do and how to become a gemologist. 

What is gemologist? 

Gemologist are people who keenly studies the physical and chemical bonds of a gemstones and check its authenticity. The increasing use of gems in the commercial markets has took the identification, evaluation and processing of gemstones to a most demanding line these days. This course will help the candidate to handle and process the gems also identify gems, grade and assort  to designing those gems. 

Eligibility to study gemology

To become a gemologist you need to study B. Sc in gemology or B. Des in jewellery design. There are slightly deferred requirements for each courses. Here are the eligibility criteria for each-

• To study B. Sc in gemology you need to complete your 12th in science stream. And to study B. Des in jewellery design you need to complete you 10+2 examination from a recognized board in India. 
• Students must appear in entrance exams for their preferred college. 
• To study masters courses to become a gemologist, you need to complete the graduation degree with at least 55 percent marks from any recognized Institute or university. And have to sit for entrance exam if there any. 

Entrance exams to become a gemologist

1. National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Entrance Exam- in case you want to study B. Des in jewellery design from NIFT college. 
2. Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)- in case you want to study M. Sc or post graduation course in gemology. 
3. Aligarh Muslim University Entrance Examination- in case you want to study B. Sc in gemology. 
4. National Institute of Design Aptitude Test (NID DAT)- if you want to study B. Des and M. Des in jewellery design from NID college. 
5. GD Goenka Design Aptitude Test (GD Goenka DAT)- if you want to study B. Des, M. Des, B. Sc or M. Sc in jewellery design courses. 

Hope these information will help you!