All About Pearl Academy: Over 3 Decades of Excellence in Creative Education & Industry-Leading Placements

2 mins readUpdated on Feb 26, 2026 10:43 IST
Pearl Academy was established in 1993 and is one of India’s leading institutions for creative design education. It is famous for its strong industry connections, future-focused syllabus, and excellent career results. The institute operates under the Creative Arts Education Society (CAES). It has built a legacy of more than 3 decades.
Pearl Academy was established in 1993 and is one of India’s leading institutions for creative design education. It is famous for its strong industry connections, future-focused syllabus, and excellent career results. The institute operates under the Creative Arts Education Society (CAES). It has built a legacy of more than 3 decades in shaping professionals for the creative economy.
 
Pearl Academy has a huge range of UG ( BDes), PG (MBA), and certificate programmes in Fashion Design, Communication Design, Product Design, Interior Design, Textile Design, Fashion Communication, Fashion Styling, Film, Gaming and more. It offers BBA and MBA by its business division, The Pearl Academy School of Business in Fashion and Lifestyle Business Management, Global Luxury Brand Management, Advertising and Brand Management and Media and Entertainment Management.
 
From 2024, all degree programmes at Pearl Academy and Pearl Academy School of Business are awarded in affiliation with the Rajiv Gandhi National Institute of Youth Development (RGNIYD), which is a Government of India Institution of National Importance, on par with IITs, IIMs, NIDs, and AIIMS. This ensures that students receive UGC-recognised degrees with national credibility.
 
Key Highlights
• UG approved degrees awarded with affiliation with RGNIYD, a Government of India Institution of National Importance
• Exceptional placement results with a 99% placement rate and the highest package of ₹26 LPA (2025) 
• 700+ leading recruiters in fashion, design, media, luxury, and corporate sectors
• 15,000+ strong alumni network in top organisations in India and globally
• Ranked No.1 Private Fashion Design & Technology College in India by India Today, Outlook, and The Week for 10 years in a row
• Future-ready curriculum with 35% technology integration, covering AI, Machine Learning, AR/VR, Web 3.0, Metaverse, and sustainability
• Global exposure programmes in New York, Paris, London, and Milan, including student exchange, credit transfer, and semester-abroad programmes 
• Deep industry integration through strategic collaborations with FDCI, Tech Mahindra, Reliance Brands Ltd., MAC, EY India and leading international universities
• Only Indian institution on the Executive Council of IFFTI, contributing to global policy and dialogue in fashion education
• Strong on-ground, real-world learning exposure through live industry partnerships and projects with brands such as realme, Google Chromebook, Superdry India, and curated luxury exposure, including Hermès store visits, giving students first-hand industry experience
• Robust entrepreneurship ecosystem with startup incubation, mentorship, and venture support through initiatives like Runway
• Meaningful social impact initiatives such as Second Chance, empowering women inmates at Tihar Jail through fashion and design education
 
Infrastructure & Learning Environment
Pearl Academy provides state-of-the-art infrastructure, like advanced design labs, maker spaces, photography and film studios, gaming and XR labs, industry-standard software facilities, and Future AI Studio and Life Design Studio that enhance experiential and technology-led learning. The curriculum is designed to combine creative thinking, technology, and real-world exposure through live projects, seminars, workshops, and guest lectures by industry leaders.
 
 

Note: The views expressed in this article are of Pearl Academy, Mumbai and do not reflect/represent those of Shiksha.

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Answered a month ago

According to the MBA brochure of 2026 for the Pearl Academy, the highest package earned by the MBA students in the year 2025 stood at INR 26 LPA.

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The total tuition fees for the MDes in Interior Design at Pearl Academy Mumbai is INR 11.38 lakh. Candidates are charged the MDes tuition fees in four equal instalments of INR 2.84 lakh. Candidates can visit the official website of the institute to learn more about the MDes fees of other courses at

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Pearl Academy Mumbai application fees for UG and PG courses is INR 2000. For the Professional Certificate courses, it is 500. The application fees has to be paid at the time of filling the application form. 

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Pearl Academy Mumbai MBA eligibility is to complete graduation in any field from a recognised college/university. The final selection for the course is entrance-based. Students also need to appear for Personal Interview.

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Anupama Garg

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Yes, you can get admission in Pearl Academy Mumbai in absence of final results of your Class 12/ graduation exams. However, these will be provisional admissions only. Such students have to submit the results/ marksheets before the last date stated by the college.

 

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The Pearl Academy Mumbai MDes courses have a duration of two years only. During this entire period, candidates are required to complete the MDes syllabus alongside any internships required for the final evaluation for the course. 

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Yes, Pearl Academy Mumbai admissions are open. Interested students can apply online at the college's site. For offline process you can get the form from the college. You can submit the application form after filling it carefully. 

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Anangsha Aggarwal

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You can get admission in Pearl Academy, Mumbai by complete the admission process. This includes online/ offline application. Students have to appear for the in-house entrance test + PI round. Selected students need to pay the admission fees for admission confirmation.

 

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